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Post by bnabound on Jan 4, 2018 12:47:39 GMT
I want to get tickets for this but I cannot bear the ticketmaster website I've just booked some tickets for July - if you use IE, it'll let you choose your seats and the process is a piece of cake. Now that all those wanting tickets have gotten them, there's no painful Ticketmaster experience involved and you can take your time (unlike January of last year when my blood pressure was through the roof from all the missed opportunities that TM destroyed for me). There is also always the choice of going to the theatre on the day - I believe they usually have returns.
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Post by TallPaul on Jan 4, 2018 14:32:57 GMT
How clever of you to type whilst simultaneously playing in goal for TheatreBoard FC. That's quite a skill.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2018 18:50:13 GMT
I've actually always found Eliza more interesting than Angelica. For as much as Angelica is touted as being smart and independent, she's the one that's constantly pining over Hamilton in the show (until The Reynolds Pamphlet) and that's pretty much the extent of her character, as well as loving her sister. Whereas Eliza gets to go from looking up to Angelica, to falling in love with Hamilton, to reassuring him during her pregnancy, to being a caring mother, to resenting Hamilton for cheating, to grieving her son, to forgiving Hamilton, to grieving Hamilton and then eventually at the end realizing her own worth and asking 'will they tell MY story?' I think it's a beautiful character arc as written (and Lin gave a lot of nuance to a woman that in real life was probably loyal to a fault) and there's a lot for an actress to work with, it's just that most of them don't take advantage and play it all one note.
I do agree that Burn was her best moment but even then I preferred the restrained anger that Phillipa used. And certainly she and Lin had plenty of chemistry. But I'm probably being unfair, as I say Phillipa's Eliza is one of my favourite performances in any medium ever.
Eliza should be wide eyed and giddy during Helpless but you can still act like a human being. No one actually smiles and squeals that much, it just looks ridiculous.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2018 20:06:10 GMT
I've just purchased tickets to Hamilton and received a confirmation email from Ticketmaster that stated a purchaser must be 18. I'm 17 and since the Hamilton website said that under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, I took this to mean those older could attend without an adult. However, Ticketmaster indicates this is not true. Does anyone know anything about this? Would I be refused entry at the door?
I could get them refunded but I've just told my friends - they're really excited and I don't want to let them down.
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Post by profquatermass on Jan 4, 2018 20:26:43 GMT
I've just purchased tickets to Hamilton and received a confirmation email from Ticketmaster that stated a purchaser must be 18. I'm 17 and since the Hamilton website said that under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, I took this to mean those older could attend without an adult. However, Ticketmaster indicates this is not true. Does anyone know anything about this? Would I be refused entry at the door? I could get them refunded but I've just told my friends - they're really excited and I don't want to let them down. Message Ticketmaster via the Hamilton bit of the website. They are very responsive to messages. Or contact the theatre.
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Post by ellie1981 on Jan 4, 2018 20:32:37 GMT
I wonder why they have that age rule. I know there’s a bit of bad language in the show, but if anything I’d say it should be for 14+, not 18.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2018 20:42:58 GMT
Thanks profquatermass , I'll do that. I'm actually seeing Hamilton next week (with parents, booked a year ago) so could ask the box office then. I've always found Ticketmaster very unhelpful in the past however (and have bought from them before despite not being 18). ellie1981 It's very irritating. I've attended theatre productions without an adult since I was fifteen and never had a problem before. If I can attend Angels in america I should be able to see Hamilton...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2018 20:55:04 GMT
Would I be refused entry at the door? If they tried, you'd have the statement on Hamilton's own website to wave at them. I suspect it's just a case of Ticketmaster not knowing their arse from their elbow. I'd be surprised if they turned you away.
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Post by bnabound on Jan 4, 2018 21:25:19 GMT
I've just purchased tickets to Hamilton and received a confirmation email from Ticketmaster that stated a purchaser must be 18. I'm 17 and since the Hamilton website said that under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, I took this to mean those older could attend without an adult. However, Ticketmaster indicates this is not true. Does anyone know anything about this? Would I be refused entry at the door? I could get them refunded but I've just told my friends - they're really excited and I don't want to let them down. Based purely on the process to let you in before the show (I've now gone through it three times), I sincerely doubt anyone will actually look at the date of birth on your passport/ID. When you're in the queue one person makes sure you have all your stuff with you, then you proceed to the next person who checks that the ID name and the name on the card and booking is the same and they wave you through to bag check and then just the card is needed to print the tickets. If you do look superyoung, maybe there's a chance that there could be a problem but I doubt it. Everything except the bag check and the ticket printing happens outside. It's dark, there's a long queue and they're trying to wave you through as quickly as possible - I don't think you'll have issues at all. Good luck!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2018 22:15:16 GMT
Thank you both for the reassurance; I really appreciate it. And I've just reread my earlier posts, apologies if I come across as an entitled brat: I'm hardly the most eloquent of people at the best times and I'm currently really rather annoyed I've screwed this up.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2018 23:01:06 GMT
With all those reviews its not going to win the Olivier Award or anything. And Rachel John having zero chance of getting an Olivier. (Sarcasm)
I was actually worried though if LMM would actually go down here as well as he did in America. LMM = Lin's Music
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2018 23:55:22 GMT
With all those reviews its not going to win the Olivier Award or anything. And Rachel John having zero chance of getting an Olivier. (Sarcasm)
I was actually worried though if LMM would actually go down here as well as he did in America. LMM = Lin's Music It will face competition From Follies 42ns Street Jamie Which are all likely to be nominated In multiple creative and acting categories I think Hamilton deserves Best new musical But some of the other shows Seem to have had stronger Choreography And set design and costumes
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 1:08:21 GMT
I think the most interesting thing with Hamilton with the Oliviers is how many acting performances get nominated. Considering there were 7 performers nominated for the Tonys, I would doubt it would repeat that many here. And does the same 7 roles deserve it here either?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 1:21:18 GMT
I think the most interesting thing with Hamilton with the Oliviers is how many acting performances get nominated. Considering there were 7 performers nominated for the Tonys, I would doubt it would repeat that many here. And does the same 7 roles deserve it here either? There are some excellent performances in Hamilton in London In terms of the vocal demands from the lyrics and diverse score It sort of makes others shows pale into the background Personally I think Jamael Giles Rachel And Obioma Deserve nods
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Post by poster J on Jan 5, 2018 1:26:19 GMT
I think the most interesting thing with Hamilton with the Oliviers is how many acting performances get nominated. Considering there were 7 performers nominated for the Tonys, I would doubt it would repeat that many here. And does the same 7 roles deserve it here either? I think it would be a real shame if Jamael Westman, Giles Terera and Rachel John didn't get nominated, as they are all phenomenal and the standout performances. I think Obioma Ugoala also deserves a nomination but am not convinced he'll get one. The rest of the cast are generally great, but not nomination-worthy in my opinion.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 1:34:54 GMT
“Not only does it pretend that black and white Americans existed on terms of equality in the 18th century, it has the temerity to invite black audiences to pay money to watch a false version of their own history.”
Interesting comment from an article in the Spectator
Although Americans are so starved of actual Culture
It’s little surprise they cling onto anything which has some semblance of history
Which gives them some sort of identity
I do agree that whilst Hamilton Is entertaining and slick
It’s held in unnecessarily high esteem
As Some Sort of political statement
Having been again 2nite
And seen the entire original cast WE on
The first 20 mins are quite boring and scattergun
The second half is quite quite excellent Like a Different show almost
And the last 20 mins are genius and moving and perfect and heartbreaking
The show waxes between astonishing And the pedestrian- there are a few terribly staged moments with naff choreography And some cringeworthy lyrics and music There are some bits that sound like Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Nothing wrong with that- just dated in an unfashionable way
In reality it probably means it pleases more people in the end As it’s so varied
But the whole WE cast can be very proud of themselves even with the flaws of the material
Audience EXCELLENT tonight
So well behaved and silent
I asked my guests how much they would fork out if they had paid for the show And what they think the show is “worth”
Answers ranged from £15 to £55
Not £200 though
And certainly not 800 dollars
Which is idiocy
My own pricing would be £65 for stalls prime
The seats are sh*tty hard cramped and cheap Squashed together
And we are all size zero
The refurb is a tacky disgrace
Nothing like the lavish seats in ROH stalls
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Post by stuart on Jan 5, 2018 7:34:05 GMT
“I asked my guests how much they would fork out if they had paid for the show And what they think the show is “worth” Answers ranged from £15 to £55 Not £200 though And certainly not 800 dollars Which is idiocy My own pricing would be £65 for stalls prime Isn’t the first rule of getting comps that you don’t mention that they were comps? Weren’t the Premium Stalls seats for Bend It Like Beckham more than £65?
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Post by kathryn on Jan 5, 2018 8:13:01 GMT
People who get comps all the time don’t know the price of tickets: shocking news.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 8:30:09 GMT
People who get comps all the time don’t know the price of tickets: shocking news. I suppose Just like people who get free NHS Healthcare Don’t really appreciate the value of it: Shocking news. In fact I paid for all my guests But they didn’t know the prices for The show
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Post by dizzieblonde on Jan 5, 2018 8:52:57 GMT
Ah the old 'British healthcare National Insurance payments are exactly the same as buying a west end musical ticket' argument!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 8:57:06 GMT
I think NHS in underfunded. I think the NHS needs more funding. I think the NHS is one of the greatest things that man created. nOT HAVING to be in major debt with a bill . Is what a civilised country provides. Universities should be free
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Post by singularsensation10 on Jan 5, 2018 9:07:26 GMT
I think NHS in underfunded. I think the NHS needs more funding. I think the NHS is one of the greatest things that man created. nOT HAVING to be in major debt with a bill . Is what a civilised country provides. Universities should be free But who pays? And if nobody pays why shouldn’t there be a bill? That sort of entitlement is exactly what brought this argument up in the first place - “people who get comps don’t know what their ticket is worth” Personally I think we should all pay - but I don’t think charging more than £80 for a theatre ticket for a show which runs to sold out houses 8 times a week is ok. I think it’s unjustifably greedy. I know it’s supply and demand and when a show is less popular they bring ticket prices down, but premium ALWAYS used to be £65-70. How did they hike that up to £90-200 with no warning? I refuse to pay £60 for a restricted view seat. Ludicrous.
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Post by alece10 on Jan 5, 2018 9:20:01 GMT
Interesting to read people's comments about how well behaved the audience are. I went to an early preview and commented on this as well. The only other place I know of well behaved audiences is the NT. Utter silence during the show but pop concert like ovation at the end of each song. The silence was wonderful but quite spooky. Guess I am do used to coughing, talking, ice clinking in glasses and sweet eating that this came as a pleasant shock.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 9:21:34 GMT
Medicine is a human right.
Theatre is not Even though I do think having reduced price tickets is always. good idea
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 9:36:14 GMT
Medicine is a human right.
Theatre is not Even though I do think having reduced price tickets is always. good idea It’s not a human right Actually We think it here As we allow people to sh*t on the NHS It isn’t a human right anywhere else in the world You have to pay Basic medical care Is not what people are using it for
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Post by dizzieblonde on Jan 5, 2018 9:37:18 GMT
Interesting to read people's comments about how well behaved the audience are. I went to an early preview and commented on this as well. The only other place I know of well behaved audiences is the NT. Utter silence during the show but pop concert like ovation at the end of each song. The silence was wonderful but quite spooky. Guess I am do used to coughing, talking, ice clinking in glasses and sweet eating that this came as a pleasant shock. This, more than almost anything else, is a good indicator of a great show! If you have over a thousand people completely transfixed for 2+ hours, to the point where they aren't fussing around with sweets, drinks etc, you certainly have a bonafide hit! It's something I didn't consciously notice at the time but, on reflection, it was a fantastically well-behaved and quiet audience.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 9:40:33 GMT
Interesting to read people's comments about how well behaved the audience are. I went to an early preview and commented on this as well. The only other place I know of well behaved audiences is the NT. Utter silence during the show but pop concert like ovation at the end of each song. The silence was wonderful but quite spooky. Guess I am do used to coughing, talking, ice clinking in glasses and sweet eating that this came as a pleasant shock. This, more than almost anything else, is a good indicator of a great show! If you have over a thousand people completely transfixed for 2+ hours, to the point where they aren't fussing around with sweets, drinks etc, you certainly have a bonafide hit! It's something I didn't consciously notice at the time but, on reflection, it was a fantastically well-behaved and quiet audience. One woman coughed next to me once Then quickly Had a cough sweet and said sorry
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 9:49:56 GMT
Medicine is a human right.
Theatre is not Even though I do think having reduced price tickets is always. good idea It’s not a human right Actually We think it here As we allow people to sh*t on the NHS As much as I hate to engage with the pub bore, I should point out Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Article 25.
(1) Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.
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Post by alece10 on Jan 5, 2018 9:58:48 GMT
Interesting to read people's comments about how well behaved the audience are. I went to an early preview and commented on this as well. The only other place I know of well behaved audiences is the NT. Utter silence during the show but pop concert like ovation at the end of each song. The silence was wonderful but quite spooky. Guess I am do used to coughing, talking, ice clinking in glasses and sweet eating that this came as a pleasant shock.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 10:01:19 GMT
It’s not a human right Actually We think it here As we allow people to sh*t on the NHS As much as I hate to engage with the pub bore, I should point out Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Article 25.
(1) Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.That doesn’t include Attending a&e for sore throat The NHS has failed to instill any boundaries And the universal declaration Doesn’t say it has to be provided free And I would argue the NHS Does not provide anywhere near “adequate” healthcare in any case But people prefer crappy things for free at the service Than think about paying more for something better They would much rather spend their Money enjoying themselves And pretend healthcare is a human right So someone else is dealing with it We all know what happens when we rely on state provided housing pensions or social care But we should really move this to another thread Would we rather crap care for Free Or good care And pay
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