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Post by showoff on Dec 15, 2021 23:08:02 GMT
I can't make it this week, and to my surprise and disappointment it's not being shown in my local cinemas beyond Thursday 16th. Really? That's a huge disappointment! I just read an article which said they were hoping to get more of an audience over the Christmas holidays, obviously not over here in the UK.
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Post by showoff on Dec 14, 2021 18:47:07 GMT
Please god don't let Jason Manford or Sheridan Smith anywhere near this. Speak for yourself. Sheridan would be brilliant. Lord, no, she really wouldn't.
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Post by showoff on Nov 15, 2021 12:36:29 GMT
Have fun guys, can't wait to hear about it!
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Post by showoff on Nov 14, 2021 12:07:46 GMT
Well, I couldn't make it to the Dress Rehearsal today but my friend went instead of me. She just called me to say thank you and she won't stop raving about Eddie Redmayne. According to her it's an absolutely wonderful production and deserves to be seen. She was in the front row and ended dancing on stage at some point. There's apparently quite a lot of interaction with the audience in Stalls and there's no place to hide. Her advice is to go for Dress Circle seats if not confortable with audience participation. To late for me though, already have a Stalls ticket! So we go through hoops to pass their covid rules and then they want interaction , couldn't make it up. After paying these prices most will be coming to see a show not be part of it. If a person says no they should be left to watch. I would presume that's exactly WHY they want such strict COVID rules, BECAUSE of this.
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Post by showoff on Nov 14, 2021 11:57:07 GMT
Hairspray, you have so many complaints about this show, probably best to admit it's not something for you and move on.
If you don't like so many aspects, you don't need to put yourself through such hell as to go to the show. It's not tailored to your wishes and desires, but their own, you could always put on a show that doesn't require testing and has no involvement with the audience. You can do whatever you want, as can they.
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Post by showoff on Nov 14, 2021 11:55:09 GMT
Honestly, I splurged on a table to be part of the show and thought it would include them being all around us.
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Post by showoff on Nov 13, 2021 22:57:04 GMT
Has anyone considered what you are supposed to do if (like many older people, including my Mum), you don’t have internet access, email or a mobile phone? There ARE still people who are not connected 24/7 - how do they get proof of a negative test? Wouldn't it be exactly the same as paperless tickets, which a lot of theatres have been doing since COVID?
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 22:08:20 GMT
Do you think you should be advising this? Morally, are you OK with this? So advising someone who is positive to go out and spread it to potentially vulnerable people who could die or get very sick and live with long COVID? You're OK with that? Hardly advertising, a tiny % of the population read this forum...i first saw it mentioned on a Wimbledon forum, so I'm not the only one thinking about it What does it matter how many people read the forum, you advise just one person who tests positive to go anyway and fake their results you're helping put people's lives at risk. Jesus.
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 21:38:14 GMT
For those complaining put the 'result' in as negative...it's all on trust anyway Do you think you should be advising this? Morally, are you OK with this? So advising someone who is positive to go out and spread it to potentially vulnerable people who could die or get very sick and live with long COVID? You're OK with that?
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 18:50:40 GMT
Again how does this differ from breaking your leg or getting a winter vomiting bug or any other disease? If you test positive and your only problem is losing the money you spend on a leisure activity you have got off lightly. Likelihood of those compared to testing positive is much lower. Its not an equal comparison Changing the rules, different theatres having different rules etc is just asking for chaos Already had friend say they'll just say they are exempt for masks at moulin rouge (don't condone that btw) Not really, you can easily catch norovirus or flu. If you're that worried, take extra precaution before going, double mask, stay away from people, social distance where you can and avoid unnecessary mixing in large groups. It's really not asking for chaos as they already said they were going to be checking vaccine passports etc, most people would apply common sense that they were really taking COIVD seriously and always know this was an option and it'll be the extreme minority who'll try to kick up a fuss. Ask to return your tickets if you're that set against a tiny test.
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 18:37:00 GMT
This sounds awful to say but I have my doubts that this 'friend' actually exists, no sane person would be considering legal action over theatre policy as you'd be out of pocket for a lot more than the ticket cost if the case is dismissed. Look up how many cases in this Area of law are about things of tiny value. I mean, if you want to waste a lot of money, knock yourself out, but then you can't complain about the small amount of money for the test. You can't have all the things.
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 18:26:13 GMT
Not a privileged point of view, just a sensible one. Since your alternative is apparently to let people go into a crowded place regardless of whether they have covid, just so they don't lose out on a train ticket??? Surely it's better to know that you have covid, so you can stay well away from other people, rather than continue in ignorance because at least that way you get to see Eddie Redmayne? Mocking the cost of a train ticket is showing your privilege. For a family of 4 that can easily be £100 or more And if that's the case why hasn't testing been mandatory since venues reopened. I say again, I get the logic but it has real world implications. Not everyone is like people on here who can drop everything and go theatre at drop of a hat and not everyone lives in London. But that still stands should someone test positive anyway or become symptomatic. What are you going to do, go with symptoms just so you don't miss out and lose the train money? Testing positive is the same as actually coming down with the symptoms, and you shouldn't be going either way.
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 18:23:25 GMT
Well of course they cannot go, but then the tickets will be transferred to a different day. Have I walked into the Twilight Zone or something? What problem can anyone have here? ATG were clearly strict about the virus when you booked. People had to have a negative test to go to Wimbledon, it was part of the privilege of being able to get back to doing things. The virus is spreading here, ATG are trying to stop it spreading due to their show. It's commendable. Stop saying they were. They wasn’t. There was no reference to mandatory testing when I booked - this is a change from a few weeks ago. I said they were strict, they were, I didn't say they asked for a test, but looking at what has happened these past two years, that was always an option when booking anything because the whole thing has been influx, and I would assume that they have something like that put into the conditions of sale (that they can ask for a test if cases at that time present to a certain level). Earlier you said you were fine with it, but your friend wasn't, the way you're arguing the case right now kind of suggests you are the one with the problem taking a test and your friend is a scapegoat.
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 18:15:27 GMT
If doing one free test stops people from booking, those people didn't really want to go anyway. Missing the point. It's not the test, it's the fact that they may not be able to go if they test positive and then lose money on what they have booked and planned. Well of course they cannot go, but then the tickets will be transferred to a different day. Have I walked into the Twilight Zone or something? What problem can anyone have here? ATG were clearly strict about the virus when you booked. People had to have a negative test to go to Wimbledon, it was part of the privilege of being able to get back to doing things. The virus is spreading here, ATG are trying to stop it spreading due to their show. It's commendable.
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 18:04:59 GMT
The thing is, you email early and people will forget. A few weeks is enough time and also, things are constantly changing with this virus and guidelines and everything, also case numbers. Then just send another one closer to the date. I really don't see your problem, you've had a few weeks notice, you can't take the test until a few days before, so you're not caught off guard. It's really no big deal.
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 17:47:27 GMT
I’ve not had anything off them, but then I’m not going until New Year, so maybe I will nearer the time. And that’s the issue. They should really email all ticket holders rather than doing it bit by bit. The press have made more of a fuss about masks being enforced at Moloun Rouge than this despite this being more unique and intrusive. The thing is, you email early and people will forget. A few weeks is enough time and also, things are constantly changing with this virus and guidelines and everything, also case numbers.
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 17:45:48 GMT
They'll probably still be free, at least through winter. Have you decided what you're going to do? Are you contacting a solicitor? It was reported in the press the Government was planing on scrapping them from January. The price of these tickets, I'm sure most will be able to afford a test. Also, you can't really be arguing the price if you're going to get a solicitor to argue against it, that'll cost a lot more.
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 17:06:23 GMT
I imagine is free testing is axed the show would have to change the rules or provide the testing itself. I don’t think it would be legal to expect an additional unexpected charge to have to be paid before entering. And they can’t use the excuse that people should stock up as they don’t inform ticket-holders of this requirement until two weeks or so before and it was not in place when most booked. They'll probably still be free, at least through winter. Have you decided what you're going to do? Are you contacting a solicitor?
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 16:31:13 GMT
Coming from the States and seeing the show a few times over the next couple weeks. I sent an email asking if someone really going to need 3 different tests in one week, the way my shows are spaced out and I got this response this morning - Hi Matt, For each performance of Cabaret you will need to provide us with a lateral flow test result a maximum of 48 hours prior to attending the venue. A test kit can be obtained free of charge from Boots or Superdrug pharmacies, of which there are several on The Strand, quite near the theatre. The result of the test can then be logged on the NHS service, even if you are not an NHS patient or UK resident. The NHS then send a text message or email to you, which can be shown on entry to the theatre. Thank you Chloe Freer Ticketing Assistant That's pretty clear then, you only need a valid one per each 48 hours, so if you're seeing them within that time you'll just need the one, but otherwise you'll need a new one.
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 12:55:33 GMT
Why would ordering a test make things risky for you? I don’t think they would like me taking one if they refused. But why would it be risky? Is this someone you are in a relationship with?
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 12:54:34 GMT
A couple of weeks is more than enough to prepare for a test, and when I booked they said admittance would only be with proof of vaccine etc, so the warning was there already how strict they would be, I remember someone on here making the joke of showing your papers at the door in Germany.
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 12:52:32 GMT
Why doesn't your friend consult a solicitor themselves? Sounds likea lot of hassle for you, if it were me I'd be taking a different friend.... They paid for it - the booking is in my name but they gave me all the money. So, if it's in your name buy them out and take someone else. Also, let them consult a solicitor themselves, they want to go w/o the test, it's on them to sort out their mess. Everyone else has to do it with no fuss. Honestly, a solicitor for something so minor!
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 12:46:42 GMT
Can you not just use your own ticket and let the other one go (or sell it to someone who is sensible enough to do the simple test)? Not able to I’m afraid. I can’t order a test for myself without it making things really riskyfor me. Why would ordering a test make things risky for you?
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 12:45:22 GMT
Excellent. I presume they will follow suit on the enforcement front for Cabaret as well. The email really is quite strongly worded and makes clear that if you don't produce proof of vaccination you could be denied entry without a refund. All extremely reassuring provided they do proceed to enforce it! Be interesting to see if it’s legal to change terms after booking (which is what Cabaret have done) and refuse a refund as a result. The person I am meant to be going to Cabaret with wants me to consult a solicitor over that as they refusing to take a test. Why doesn't your friend consult a solicitor themselves? Sounds likea lot of hassle for you, if it were me I'd be taking a different friend....
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 11:32:29 GMT
My god, the photos look AMAZING!
I cannot wait to see this!
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 11:31:30 GMT
I’ve heard from someone working on it that they are going to really enforce this, and are having many other producers etc keen to know how it works as they have wanted to do it, but haven’t been brave enough. Good for them I say. About time someone took a proper stand that is a clear sign that it’s a small price to pay for protecting the industry, and audiences. This is such good news, and kind of what I've been wanting from other theatres. I was shocked at previous ones where pretty much the whole audience were unmasked. This I like to see.
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Post by showoff on Oct 1, 2021 13:32:23 GMT
I thought the costumes were quite lovely, and there were a few audible gasps from some of the audience (especially the white dress).
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Post by showoff on Sept 30, 2021 12:22:42 GMT
All but sold out for the rest of Sutton’s dates. A handful left for this weekend at £225.00 🥺. Not surprising, I was there last night and it was a full house, absolutely packed.
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Post by showoff on Sept 1, 2021 12:20:57 GMT
Dawnstar (I have no idea if this tags you) I said I would update you about the seating. I was in the slips, absolutely the best seats, great view and we were so,so lucky that nobody had bought the rest of them, so we had the whole section to ourselves, nobody was near us and we could also stretch out a lot. I love anywhere where you can move the seat to your liking, especially now. I said I'd tell you about the mask situation too, as I know you're worried, and not great news on that part. Thankfully we were so far away from everyone there, but the majority didn't wear them, and a lot of people seemed to be wearing them and then removing them (possible peer pressure/conformity issues with this) even though the announcer did ask people to wear them before the show. I'm sorry it's not great news on that front, I thought I'd be honest so you could decide what to do about going here with all the information. I ended up booking yesterday for Thursday, as the Wednesday performances already had no slips setas left & I was worried if I left it any longer Thursday wouldn't either (don't want to go Friday or Saturday as the train home is likely to be busier those nights). I've booked at the end of the row of 6 seats & at the moment the next seat is empty, though I realise that may not be the case by tomorrow evening.
After seeing the almost entirely unmasked audience at Regent's Park on Sunday my hopes for much of the Sadler's Wells audience mask wearing are low. I can only hope that I'll be far away enough from the bulk of the audience that their germs won't get to me in sufficient quantites to get through my mask.
Nest to the slips, there's stools that were unoccupied too, if it's too close in the section you're in, you could move over to those stools if they're free to get far away from other people. Also, another option that I've taken, is to double mask, I've worn a KN95 under a multi layered fabric one and a surgical one under a fabric one too and it adds more protection for you. I hope you enjoy it! It's a purely feel good show.
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Post by showoff on Sept 1, 2021 7:04:48 GMT
I was here last night, just an utter joy of a show, pure entertainment and came away happy. The singing was a little lacking in some places, especially KC, his voice goes from weak to sometimes awful, but it really didn't matter overall. So funny, Faye was an absolute star and really nailed her part. It's feel good and fluffy and kind of what I'm in the mood for right now, we just had a lot of fun with it. A little boy came out trying to tap dance down the street, it was delightful! Dawnstar (I have no idea if this tags you) I said I would update you about the seating. I was in the slips, absolutely the best seats, great view and we were so,so lucky that nobody had bought the rest of them, so we had the whole section to ourselves, nobody was near us and we could also stretch out a lot. I love anywhere where you can move the seat to your liking, especially now. I said I'd tell you about the mask situation too, as I know you're worried, and not great news on that part. Thankfully we were so far away from everyone there, but the majority didn't wear them, and a lot of people seemed to be wearing them and then removing them (possible peer pressure/conformity issues with this) even though the announcer did ask people to wear them before the show. I'm sorry it's not great news on that front, I thought I'd be honest so you could decide what to do about going here with all the information.
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