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Post by talkingheads on Mar 16, 2020 15:45:32 GMT
Surely they cannot justify risking Eileen Atkins' health on the basis of it being a sell out production. I thought all over 70s were to stay inside for weeks and months according to the last advice?
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Post by marob on Mar 16, 2020 16:16:01 GMT
The website has 8 cast members - the 4 main actors and their understudies. So I guess if Timothee Chalamet goes home or Eileen Atkins has to keep out if public then they're covered.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Mar 16, 2020 16:19:38 GMT
The website has 8 cast members - the 4 main actors and their understudies. So I guess if Timothee Chalamet goes home or Eileen Atkins has to keep out if public then they're covered. I doubt they'd go on with the production without its two stars. Putting on an understudy for a night or two is one thing, but they can't just replace high profile names like them with a bunch of unknowns and go on like that for the entire run.
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Post by happytobehere on Mar 16, 2020 19:13:13 GMT
Whilst I’m aware that technically I booked the show, not the stars, I would be devastated to not see Chalamet, and Atkins too. I know nothing about the show, I solely booked on the caliber of the actors.
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Mar 16, 2020 20:26:56 GMT
Yeah I know everyone says you book for the show and not the actors but I think it's disingenuous to suggest that when you pay premium prices for a show with A list celebrities that you aren't expecting to see them. If Jake Gyllenhaal wasn't in Sunday in the Park with George I'd still probably see it just because I love the show but I know nothing about this play and booked solely for the opportunity to see an actor I'm a fan of perform live and I wouldn't judge anyone for doing the same for any other show. No one is necessarily saying that their understudies are less talented or the show isn't worthy without them (although I don't think that applies in all cases - you'd be lying if you said you'd never seen a show that wasn't carried by a particular actor and it might not be as good without them) but you come into a play like this with a pre-existing relationship (obviously not a literal one just that you've seen them in something before and follow their career) a certain actor and you want to fulfill that by seeing them in particular.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Mar 16, 2020 22:23:29 GMT
IF this show opens, it will only be with Atkins and Chalamet. They won’t open it with an understudy in either role.
Let’s hope it goes ahead.
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Post by poster J on Mar 17, 2020 0:16:27 GMT
IF this show opens, it will only be with Atkins and Chalamet. They won’t open it with an understudy in either role. Let’s hope it goes ahead. They might not open with an understudy, but surely it's possible they could get another "star" to replace Atkins.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Mar 17, 2020 7:43:28 GMT
IF this show opens, it will only be with Atkins and Chalamet. They won’t open it with an understudy in either role. Let’s hope it goes ahead. They might not open with an understudy, but surely it's possible they could get another "star" to replace Atkins. They won’t have enough rehearsal time. The more I think about it, the more it seems inconceivable this will open at all. Eileen A is 84 and will have to go into months of self isolation. There’s no way she could do this play now.
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Post by poster J on Mar 17, 2020 9:09:01 GMT
They might not open with an understudy, but surely it's possible they could get another "star" to replace Atkins. They won’t have enough rehearsal time. The more I think about it, the more it seems inconceivable this will open at all. Eileen A is 84 and will have to go into months of self isolation. There’s no way she could do this play now. I wasn't necessarily thinking of it sticking to the same dates - it could potentially be postponed and they might still need to replace a quarantined Atkins.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Mar 17, 2020 16:00:48 GMT
They won’t have enough rehearsal time. The more I think about it, the more it seems inconceivable this will open at all. Eileen A is 84 and will have to go into months of self isolation. There’s no way she could do this play now. I wasn't necessarily thinking of it sticking to the same dates - it could potentially be postponed and they might still need to replace a quarantined Atkins. The chances of Chamalet being available with his film career anytime soon is pretty unlikely. But who knows what will happen. Let’s hope things turn out better than expected and this opens!!
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Mar 17, 2020 16:46:24 GMT
I wasn't necessarily thinking of it sticking to the same dates - it could potentially be postponed and they might still need to replace a quarantined Atkins. The chances of Chamalet being available with his film career anytime soon is pretty unlikely. But who knows what will happen. Let’s hope things turn out better than expected and this opens!! It's hard to know what'll happen though because film production is similarly delayed so where will everything pick up from once we get past the worst of all of this?
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Post by Xanderl on Mar 18, 2020 20:20:19 GMT
Email tonight confirming they are closing and 4000 miles is postponed, but they aim to reschedule and will honour people's bookings for the new dates. (very long email but that's the main gist!)
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Post by 42ndBlvd on Mar 18, 2020 21:00:55 GMT
Here at The Old Vic we promise to do everything possible to maintain some kind of meaningful connection with our audiences during this time and, with the help of our extraordinary staff, supporters and artists, I know that we’ll be back, as strong and feisty as ever, before too long. There’s a stunning poem, by Rumi, in the middle of 4000 Miles: ‘Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass, the world is too full to talk about’ Let’s all focus on coming through this separation with our togetherness intact. Even strengthened. Take care of yourselves and each other. Be creative. There’s going to be some great theatre on the other side. I’ll meet you there. Matthew Warchus
Artistic Director
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Post by happytobehere on Mar 18, 2020 21:27:33 GMT
Very glad they’re still hopeful it’s just a postponement rather than a cancellation, because I was really excited about seeing it. Definitely the right decision to close temporarily though.
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Post by n1david on May 13, 2020 9:17:26 GMT
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Post by happytobehere on May 14, 2020 15:56:50 GMT
I booked through TodayTix and got an email from them about a month ago (i’m very far behind on sorting out my tickets lol) saying this:
“We’re reaching out about your tickets for a show that may be impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. The Society of London Theatres has confirmed all theatres in London and across the UK are set to remain closed until 31 May, 2020.
If you have booked for a show which has now been cancelled, or becomes cancelled, there is no need for you to contact us. You will receive a special voucher code via email up to 10 days following your show’s performance date. This TodayTix voucher will be valued at 110% of your original purchase. This voucher code will be valid for one year.
Once it’s safe, theatres will reopen and the show will go on. There are so many people that make theatre going unforgettable — from the actors to the producers to the ushers and more — it truly takes a village to bring every show to life night after night.
As a TodayTix customer, we know you believe in the power of theatre as much as we do and we can’t wait to see you again when the curtains rise.
If you have any questions please visit our FAQ page.
Thanks for your patience. The TodayTix Guest Service Team”
I’m probably being dense, but does this mean that my ticket won’t be transferred or anything like that? Because I honestly would rather it was, instead of running the risk of not getting a ticket when this show returns.
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Post by Xanderl on May 15, 2020 12:05:07 GMT
I’m probably being dense, but does this mean that my ticket won’t be transferred or anything like that? Because I honestly would rather it was, instead of running the risk of not getting a ticket when this show returns. Yes, that's how I would read it. People that booked direct through the Old Vic are being transferred to new dates but this implies people who booked through agencies aren't. I'd drop them an email to check.
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Post by happytobehere on May 15, 2020 13:07:03 GMT
I’m probably being dense, but does this mean that my ticket won’t be transferred or anything like that? Because I honestly would rather it was, instead of running the risk of not getting a ticket when this show returns. Yes, that's how I would read it. People that booked direct through the Old Vic are being transferred to new dates but this implies people who booked through agencies aren't. I'd drop them an email to check. That’s a shame. It was such a stress trying to get a ticket for this in the first place! I’ll send them an email to check. Thanks!
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Post by rosencrantz on May 8, 2021 10:30:38 GMT
Does anyone know what's happening with this play?
I haven't heard anything regarding my booking. Is it worth hanging on to my ticket or should I try to get a refund?
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Post by ceebee on May 10, 2021 21:32:02 GMT
Does anyone know what's happening with this play? I haven't heard anything regarding my booking. Is it worth hanging on to my ticket or should I try to get a refund? From OV website: We are still working hard to reschedule 4000 Miles and, whilst there is no confirmed date for the run, it won’t play before Summer 2022. It is still very much our desire to bring this production to our stage. Your booking is safe and you do not need to take any action. We want to thank you for your patience.
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Post by Being Alive on May 10, 2021 21:54:44 GMT
Guess they are having to get Timothee and Eileen's schedules to line up.
Be glad to one day get to see it though!
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Post by Phantom of London on May 10, 2021 23:40:25 GMT
In the scheme of things Summer 2022 isn’t far away. Theatre was meant to be gone for only 3 weeks.
Is this the Mark Knopfler musical?
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Post by ceebee on May 11, 2021 7:10:41 GMT
In the scheme of things Summer 2022 isn’t far away. Theatre was meant to be gone for only 3 weeks. Is this the Mark Knopfler musical? No, that's "Local Hero", which the Old Vic has canned. If it gets produced, it won't be by them.
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Post by justsaying113 on Nov 15, 2021 21:09:21 GMT
Dame Eileen on the Jay Rayner podcast last week saying she's ready to do this ("well I've learnt it") but added "we'll see". She was also full of praise for Mr Chalamet.
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Post by alicechallice on Nov 16, 2021 1:54:07 GMT
Dame Eileen on the Jay Rayner podcast last week saying she's ready to do this ("well I've learnt it") but added "we'll see". She was also full of praise for Mr Chalamet. Now that Into the Woods isn’t happening, there’s a perfect gap for this to squeeze in between Chalamet finishing ‘Wonka’ and starting ‘Dune: Part Two’
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Post by youngoffender on May 3, 2022 13:21:28 GMT
Has anyone successfully claimed a refund for 4000 Miles tickets? There used be a page on the Old Vic site saying they were still trying to reschedule, but I can't find any more recent information. Given that Chalamet is so much in demand for film work, the 'moment' for this production seems to have passed and I don't believe it will ever happen with the original cast.
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Post by stevemar on May 3, 2022 20:57:55 GMT
Has anyone successfully claimed a refund for 4000 Miles tickets? There used be a page on the Old Vic site saying they were still trying to reschedule, but I can't find any more recent information. Given that Chalamet is so much in demand for film work, the 'moment' for this production seems to have passed and I don't believe it will ever happen with the original cast. Yes, I received my refund in 2020 when I decided not to hold on. Just contact the box office
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 3, 2022 22:04:24 GMT
Really hope this does see the light of day at some point. Fingers crossed
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Post by couldileaveyou on May 3, 2022 22:57:16 GMT
If Timothée Chalamet is still attached the Old Vic could probably refund all the tickets and sell them for twice as much tbh...
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