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Post by altamont on Apr 25, 2018 11:21:43 GMT
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Post by altamont on Apr 25, 2018 7:22:43 GMT
Possibly - or maybe they’ll just like it
Edit - snap!
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Post by altamont on Apr 20, 2018 8:27:50 GMT
The comments on this on Twitter are remarkable - since yesterday evening -
"Entertained, provoked, and generally gobsmacked" "Really is quite something - you need to see it" "Genuinely stunned - brought tears to my eyes. Go and see it if you can" "Possibly the worst thing i have ever seen in the theatre"
And similar further back. Hardly anyone seems to have a neutral opinion on this one
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Post by altamont on Apr 8, 2018 13:48:42 GMT
And having seen the play, Leo Wringer's performance is perfectly fine
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Post by altamont on Apr 4, 2018 9:32:04 GMT
Similar for me - 30 minutes queuing but I got what I wanted - stalls front row for my chosen date. I really don't like the circle at the Donmar so was very pleased to be able to get stalls
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Post by altamont on Mar 31, 2018 7:38:05 GMT
A reminder - BBC2 this evening at 9.00
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Post by altamont on Mar 29, 2018 11:01:46 GMT
A little late to the party - but our first opera has just been booked - The Marriage of Figaro, The English Touring Opera, in Exeter in May. We've talked about it for years, finally taking the plunge.
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Post by altamont on Mar 21, 2018 11:07:13 GMT
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Post by altamont on Mar 20, 2018 9:41:16 GMT
Oddly enough The Country Wife is on in Chichester in the summer as well - different production though
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Post by altamont on Mar 14, 2018 16:28:36 GMT
A really interesting post, Caiaphas. I am one of the admin team on a forum with 50,000 members, maybe 200 or so are very regular posters. We too have our irritants, those who think the forum owes them special attention for their contributions and really hate it when they fall foul of the rules (basically not respecting other's viewpoints). One recently left after disagreeing with the way some of their posts were moderated - many regretted that member's departure, but quite a few have privately expressed relief.
I know moderating a forum like this is not easy - we ordinary members have no idea what goes on behind the scenes and very probably would be horrified if we knew. Apart from anything else, spam hardly ever (if ever) appears here - and that is quite an accomplishment.
I don't often post here - and if I do, it is factual matters rather than reviews (whats been announced, dates, casts etc). But I am very glad that so many do take their time to share their opinions. I don't like the "ignore" function - apart from anything else, I can't resist the urge to see what my "bete noires" are saying. But also because every poster, in my opinion, has something useful to say, even if they often hide that by what looks to me like attention-seeking.
I think we should all consider what we post - try and gauge the tone we are putting across and maybe give a second's thought before hitting the "reply" button"
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Post by altamont on Mar 2, 2018 16:25:40 GMT
Quick question about this please - have those who have given positive reviews so far been familar with the film? I am not, and just want to check that isn't a possible bar to fully appreciating the play. Many thanks i didn't know the film and really enjoyed the play (despite a few longeurs.) I wonder if it might be an advantage - I can see some of the reviews complain that it doesn't capture the magic of the film - whereas if you haven't seen the film you don't feel that loss. I think there is a lot to enjoy simply going to it as a play. There is nothing in the plotting or context, etc. that is too complex if you don't know the background - except possibly the odd Ismael section. Since we saw it, my husband keeps watching bits from the film (and sometimes tries to make me watch it too but so far I'm resisting ;-)) Thanks Foxa - yes, I picked that up from the reviews, that some of the negativity came from the reviewer comparing the play to their memories of the movie. As I have no real knowledge of the movie, that won't be an issue!
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Post by altamont on Mar 2, 2018 10:10:15 GMT
Quick question about this please - have those who have given positive reviews so far been familar with the film? I am not, and just want to check that isn't a possible bar to fully appreciating the play.
Many thanks
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Post by altamont on Mar 1, 2018 10:13:15 GMT
Joimed the queue at 8.20, number 3800 or so - got to the front at 9.15. The Lehman Trliogy seems very popular
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Post by altamont on Feb 26, 2018 20:08:49 GMT
2 hours 35 mins (inc interval) at the Tobacco Factory in Bristol at the moment (very good by the way)
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Post by altamont on Feb 25, 2018 8:40:00 GMT
Something I've wondered - what is the geographical spread of TheatreBoard members? How many of us are travelling distances to see most shows? We live in Wells, in Somerset, which mean that are our "local" theatres are in Bristol and Bath (still up to an hour's drive away), then we regularly travel to Stratford or Chichester (over two hours away), and we try to make trips to London include a Saturday Matinee, and Evening show, plus maybe an exhibition on Sunday morning with a Travelodge in between.
Thankfully we have the time and ability to do this - are there many others coming from the regions, or is the board primarily London-centric?
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Post by altamont on Feb 24, 2018 13:27:08 GMT
altamont, the critics were generally kind to PEOPLE coz they were scared not to be (Libby Purves gave it 5 stars if you please). Actual people - remember them LOL? - knew better. Ha! Oh well, we’ll see....
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Post by altamont on Feb 23, 2018 19:23:15 GMT
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Post by altamont on Feb 16, 2018 22:33:36 GMT
Btw, can you take bottles of water in? I did and no-one told me off
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Post by altamont on Feb 12, 2018 20:39:15 GMT
We're going to the Saturday matinee - first visit to The Bridge. I presume we'll go via London Bridge tube, but are there any recommendations for cheap food nearby? If not I'll do my usual and duck past the Japan Centre...or bring sandwiches and cake. We went to Cinq in Hays Galleria - very good and cheap pasta dishes and sandwiches www.cinqrestaurants.com/contact.htm
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Post by altamont on Feb 4, 2018 19:42:15 GMT
Sensational performance from Cranston - when he was off stage I felt things flagged a little.
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Post by altamont on Feb 4, 2018 19:37:49 GMT
We were also there yesterday afternoon - a little apprehensive about being in the pit (my wife and i average 59 years old) but it was fine - plenty of space and very easy to retreat to the wall for a rest. Highlight was being a matter of feet away from David Morrissey when he held up Caesar's bloodied coat at the funeral scene
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Post by altamont on Jan 31, 2018 19:40:17 GMT
I sadly have no knowledge or particular interest in Fred Astaire's recordings in London - but I am very gratified that someone does. Well done Tony!
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Post by altamont on Dec 29, 2017 19:23:12 GMT
Greg Hicks as Richard III earlier in the year was outstanding
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Post by altamont on Dec 22, 2017 16:09:29 GMT
bellboard27 - which box did you sit in, and how much action do you think you missed? I've booked a Royal Circle box, after seeing 2 seats come up last week, and am second guessing my decision, as they are side views, and I'm worried about losing part of the stage. Glad to hear there's lots of space in the box - they used to have 4 seats per box, so only being 2-seat boxes should make for a much more comfortable experience. We sat in Box B. This is further from the stage than Box A. To begin with FOH got confused and put us in Box C - directly opposite (same size and view). I can't see how one would get 4 seats in these 2 boxes - maybe it was the others that sat 4. Anyway, for 2 there is loads of room. The side of the set wall on the same side of the box is not really visible. Little happens there, but on a couple of occasions one character or another is on it. It is not much. To compensate, the box is at a great level for the stage - it is at a better height than the front stalls, but closer than the royal circle itself. You get nice close-ups of the actors (occasionally catching their eye). Also once the house is open and it is a bit crowded in the bars and other parts of front of house, the box is a nice private space. Further, Boxes A and B are great for escaping to the loo in the interval! I see Box A is slightly cheaper than Box B (and similar for C and D) for some dates in July - would you recommend B over A for the better view? Also, and I appreciate this might not be something you can answer, would the A and B side be preferable to the C and D side? From what you say, it does sound like B is a safe bet, but just wanted to know if you have any further thoughts. Many thanks.....
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Post by altamont on Dec 3, 2017 13:42:43 GMT
Both parts have two intervals. Thank you
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Post by altamont on Dec 3, 2017 12:02:24 GMT
How are the running times now looking? Part One (seen monday) came out about 10.40pm Part Two (seen thursday) came out about 10.10pm Personally didn't feel as long as that but that's me As each part is described as three plays, are there two intervals in each? Thanks...
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Post by altamont on Nov 30, 2017 15:40:34 GMT
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Post by altamont on Nov 15, 2017 19:13:17 GMT
I hear rumour that there is some audience participation in Quiz. Could anybody who has seen it tell me if there is, and if so, of what type? Thanks. From the Guardian review - The audience gets to play a form of pub quiz. We are reminded that ITV from the outset was built around game-shows such as Take Your Pick, Bullseye and The Price is Right, where the coveted prize was a vacuum cleaner. As in Privacy, Graham also – recalling one of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?’s famous lifelines – asks the audience, so that we twice get to vote on whether we think the Ingrams were guilty or innocent.
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Post by altamont on Nov 12, 2017 11:44:23 GMT
It's an Elvis Costello song, but I think it was the Nick Lowe cover they were playing. I can only echo the recent comments, a very enjoyable evening, and very clever the way things set up in the first half had their payoff in the second Not 100% sure I remember which version it was but I'm far too much of a music geek to not say that it's a Nick Lowe song made more famous by the Elvis Costello cover. Oops - what a schoolboy error! It was definitely Nick - I recognised his voice before i recognised the song
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Post by altamont on Nov 12, 2017 10:03:15 GMT
Bit of a long shot but does anyone know the name of the song that was played at the end, as in after the lights have gone up? It might be a different song each evening I suppose but it's been bugging me for a few days! Elvis Costello & The Attractions - (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding It's an Elvis Costello song, but I think it was the Nick Lowe cover they were playing. I can only echo the recent comments, a very enjoyable evening, and very clever the way things set up in the first half had their payoff in the second
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