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Post by drmaplewood on Jun 13, 2016 11:34:10 GMT
Got through straight away on Internet Explorer but was too late. So annoyed, what a stupid system with Chrome putting me in a 40 min queue.
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Post by drmaplewood on Jun 13, 2016 11:22:56 GMT
In a queue since 11:58. What browser are people using to get straight in?
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Post by drmaplewood on Jun 8, 2016 15:15:35 GMT
Just got a £10 ticket now for late in the run so there's still some about. Bloody slow website though.
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Post by drmaplewood on Jun 8, 2016 9:38:59 GMT
Anyone having any joy in the new sale?
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Post by drmaplewood on Jun 2, 2016 8:25:24 GMT
Looking forward to this, love the Arcola too. Still do Pay What You Can on Tuesdays, even for sold out shows, which is great.
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Post by drmaplewood on May 26, 2016 7:56:14 GMT
I made the trip to Oxford last night too, really really impressed. How warm was it in that theatre though? The usher dozed off!
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Post by drmaplewood on May 24, 2016 10:05:19 GMT
Any word on tickets?
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Post by drmaplewood on May 24, 2016 8:23:32 GMT
Saw this in a very sparsely attended Lyttelton last night (circle barely a third full, emptiest I’ve seen it ever).
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Post by drmaplewood on May 24, 2016 8:22:55 GMT
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Post by drmaplewood on May 4, 2016 9:14:48 GMT
I was there last night too and thought it was absolutely dreadful. Matthew Perry has no range whatsoever and reminded me of David Lynch in Twin Peaks whose character is deaf and therefore having to SHOUT EVERYTHING HE SAYS. When he does his monologue at the end, it has no power as it feel like he is barking at you. One or two lines made me titter but equating alcoholism with being a sex worker, the dreadful set, zero character development and an ending that could be seen from the interval were just appalling. Didn’t pay for this and would be demanding a refund if I did, the only reason I stayed past the interval (the 2nd half was mildly better but only mildly) was because I had taken a colleague along and it would have been rude to do so. This has no place in the west end.
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Post by drmaplewood on Apr 26, 2016 7:41:19 GMT
Cheers both - just seeing if I can fit two engagements in one night and with that info I can so hurray.
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Post by drmaplewood on Apr 25, 2016 18:33:34 GMT
Sorry to be that person, but is the 80 minutes running time accurate?
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Post by drmaplewood on Apr 21, 2016 12:02:20 GMT
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Post by drmaplewood on Apr 21, 2016 8:19:26 GMT
Well even a stopped clock tells the right time twice a day as I agree with Parsley and completely loved this and was pretty much absorbed from the start. Was dreading the lengthy first half but I was completely taken under its spell and the acting was just wonderful. Matthew Maher especially completely broke my heart in the second half.
We also had some minor excitement as a light bulb fell from the ceiling – I assume it wasn’t part of the play as the ushers looked concerned about it in the interval unless someone can tell me otherwise?
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Post by drmaplewood on Mar 31, 2016 13:24:24 GMT
Edit: tickets sold.
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Post by drmaplewood on Mar 29, 2016 11:58:34 GMT
Probably a plea for nothing but if anyone has a spare ticket for this do let me know!
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Post by drmaplewood on Mar 17, 2016 10:19:01 GMT
Enjoyed this (eventually, it took a while) and having completely written Chekhov off as “not my thing” previously, was glad to actually get something out of this. That creaky stage though! Has it been like that for the whole run?
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Post by drmaplewood on Mar 6, 2016 21:41:21 GMT
Glorious pettiness last night in (front row) Rabbit Hole at the Hampstead - gentleman behind me sneezed and man next to me loudly told him to be quiet. Actors clearly heard and were distracted for a couple of seconds. The Ssshher fled at the interval and never came back, a shame as the sneezer seemed well up for an argument. Oh, I noticed a very slight hiatus and wondered what had happened. Where were you sitting drm? It seems Parsley may have been there as well... badges, badges (not that I think Parsley would wear one!) I was front row centre!
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Post by drmaplewood on Mar 3, 2016 9:52:38 GMT
Glorious pettiness last night in (front row) Rabbit Hole at the Hampstead - gentleman behind me sneezed and man next to me loudly told him to be quiet. Actors clearly heard and were distracted for a couple of seconds. The Ssshher fled at the interval and never came back, a shame as the sneezer seemed well up for an argument.
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Post by drmaplewood on Feb 24, 2016 11:21:25 GMT
Just got a day seat for the matinee, £25 rather than £15 I was expecting though? Looking forward to it Hm maybe £15 was just for previews. Seems optimistic to raise the price by 66% when the reviews haven't been amazing.
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Post by drmaplewood on Feb 15, 2016 15:38:29 GMT
No problems for me I must say, got some for the 31st.
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Post by drmaplewood on Feb 15, 2016 11:22:04 GMT
Very little queue to speak of, only 3 people in front of me when I arrived just before 10.
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Post by drmaplewood on Feb 15, 2016 10:48:04 GMT
Enjoyed this, though Jemima Rooper playing a teenager when she’s in her mid-30s did prove vexing.
Got a day seat, £15 front row. Its good to be up close for this one so highly recommend it.
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Post by drmaplewood on Jan 28, 2016 14:09:31 GMT
Sad I missed the boat for tickets for this. If anyone hears of any spares etc...
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Post by drmaplewood on Jan 26, 2016 11:33:10 GMT
Individually wrapped sweets galore at Master Builder last night - people in front and behind me.
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Post by drmaplewood on Jan 26, 2016 11:20:26 GMT
No alas, back in Row W (and sat in front of who I assume was the stage manager, furiously taking notes)
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Post by drmaplewood on Jan 26, 2016 9:15:09 GMT
Was also there last night, started 5 mins late and 2nd intervall was 5 minutes longer than planned so probably 2 hrs 50 at the moment (though could be trimmed, and the intervals does make it feel like a long evening).
Saw the Almeida production in 2010 and hated it so much I told myself it would take something special to re-visit it again but very glad I did as it was much more enjoyable.
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Post by drmaplewood on Jan 25, 2016 13:57:38 GMT
I echo the arrangements in the venue were terrible - but loved the show. Thought all performances were great and left me with an unshakable disturbed feeling after.
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