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Post by mrnutz on Feb 14, 2024 10:22:59 GMT
They will likely have a musical over Christmas as they usually do though, right? Christmas '22 was Streetcar, so not necessarily. |
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Post by lynette on Feb 14, 2024 16:37:48 GMT
Roots and Look Back in Anger certainly good plays. Will they both be ‘dated’? Or will they get a new life? Answers on a postcard..
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Post by showtoones on Feb 14, 2024 16:43:24 GMT
They will likely have a musical over Christmas as they usually do though, right? Christmas '22 was Streetcar, so not necessarily. Wasn't Tammy Faye right before that? I guess that isn't considered Christmas, but it was the festive season. |
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Post by alicechallice on Feb 14, 2024 16:44:59 GMT
They will likely have a musical over Christmas as they usually do though, right? Christmas '22 was Streetcar, so not necessarily. You're confusing them with Sheffield Crucible, dear. |
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Post by alicechallice on Feb 14, 2024 16:55:46 GMT
Christmas '22 was Streetcar, so not necessarily. You're confusing them with Sheffield Crucible, dear. Sorry, I was meant to be quoting showtoones there. |
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Post by Jan on Feb 14, 2024 17:39:00 GMT
Roots and Look Back in Anger certainly good plays. Will they both be ‘dated’? Or will they get a new life? Answers on a postcard.. I think all of Osborne’s plays are in themselves not that relevant any more however several of them provide very good leading roles for actors so casting is the key to have a chance of succeeding with them. |
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Post by mrnutz on Feb 15, 2024 10:26:17 GMT
Christmas '22 was Streetcar, so not necessarily. Wasn't Tammy Faye right before that? I guess that isn't considered Christmas, but it was the festive season. That finished 3rd December, so I guess it depends how festive you were feeling in October and November! 😂 |
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Post by foxa on Feb 16, 2024 12:59:49 GMT
Signed on a little late for Friends booking,but all quick and straightforward. Booked for both Comeuppance and Alma Mater.
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Post by Dave B on Feb 19, 2024 12:20:25 GMT
Judging by the lack of a signficant queue, these have not set the world alight. Usual seats booked.
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Post by vickyg on Feb 19, 2024 12:25:19 GMT
Booked for Alma Mater as I will see anything with Lia Williams. Nothing else is calling me at the moment.
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Post by zahidf on Apr 22, 2024 13:37:24 GMT
Hours and the other plays onsale date announced
Patrons, Gold, Silver & Bronze Friends Tue 23 Apr 12pm
Almeida Friends Thu 25 Apr 12pm
General Public Tue 30 Apr 12pm
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Post by aspieandy on Apr 22, 2024 15:52:52 GMT
Alma Mater is written by an Aussie and based in a college - I'm guessing the college is not in Australia, although the subject is international so could presumably relocate with any production. On first glance it looks a lot like a telling of Kathleen Stock vs. Sussex Uni. Or, in more popular terms, Jo Rowling vs. gender fluidity. I guess the attraction here is to hear the arguments out loud and developed/challenged, rather than on screen or in print, or in a 20-second clip. Unherd > Stock > unherd.com/author/kathleen-stock/ << fwiw, I like her unfiltered, earnest manner. There used to be a lot of people like that. |
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Post by Dave B on Apr 30, 2024 11:20:59 GMT
Easy booking for the rest of the season today, 3 minutes in the queue. I assume everyone else got distracted by a sudden PWC previews.
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Post by Mark on May 8, 2024 22:51:40 GMT
Quite enjoyed The Comeuppance matinee today. It sometimes felt like there were too many issues being explored, and there’s a bit of a bizarre theme running through with asides to the audience (and doesn’t go where you expect it to), but all in all I enjoyed it and would say it is worth a watch.
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Post by patiently_waiting on May 10, 2024 13:52:40 GMT
Looking forward to The Years. I really loved the book.
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Post by zahidf on May 20, 2024 14:24:56 GMT
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Post by nash16 on May 20, 2024 18:22:54 GMT
I know these were announced months ago, but today’s casting news has reminded me how bizarre this programming is for the (inevitable) election during their runs.
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Post by ruperto on Jun 11, 2024 22:40:04 GMT
Just back from the first preview of Alma Mater. Apologies, this should probably get its own thread…
Anyway, I enjoyed this a lot - it was in very good shape for a first preview. There’s lots to chew on - set on a university campus, it starts as a clash between a college head who you would probably describe as a second- or third-wave feminist, and one of the students, a fourth-wave feminist and activist, following an incident involving another female student. Naturally, things soon spiral out of control: battle lines are drawn, and loyalties are tested…
Lia Williams plays the college head, and it’s a cracking part which I thought she really nailed. Though tbh everyone was good.
I was impressed with the writing - lots of good crunchy arguments, but also quite a few laughs.
It started at 7.35pm and was all done by 10.05pm, with an interval after about an hour or so.
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Post by Rory on Jun 11, 2024 22:52:27 GMT
Just back from the first preview of Alma Mater. Apologies, this should probably get its own thread… Anyway, I enjoyed this a lot - it was in very good shape for a first preview. There’s lots to chew on - set on a university campus, it starts as a clash between a college head who you would probably describe as a second- or third-wave feminist, and one of the students, a fourth-wave feminist and activist, following an incident involving another female student. Naturally, things soon spiral out of control: battle lines are drawn, and loyalties are tested… Lia Williams plays the college head, and it’s a cracking part which I thought she really nailed. Though tbh everyone was good. I was impressed with the writing - lots of good crunchy arguments, but also quite a few laughs. It started at 7.35pm and was all done by 10.05pm, with an interval after about an hour or so. Great, I'm seeing this next week. Looking forward to it! |
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Post by showgirl on Jun 12, 2024 2:46:21 GMT
Also pleased to read this as I've mysteriously booked for 2 dates - probably due to having to book stealthily at work & when another theatre booking season also went live within hours. I'll only go once but after seeing one mediocre play and one definite dud recently, I'm craving something worthwhile.
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Post by claireyfairy1 on Jun 12, 2024 9:01:10 GMT
Oh god I'm so relieved to read the updated summary. I didn't book it because it was far too vague and I'm not interested in certain subjects being laundered on stage. May now book it. Pleased to read it's good.
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Post by Jon on Sept 10, 2024 12:19:27 GMT
I've booked for seeing both Angry and Young plays on the same day which will be an interesting experience since it's two completely different plays rather than a two part play. Luckily there are good places to eat and browse in Islington
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Post by n1david on Sept 24, 2024 10:58:36 GMT
Public Service Announcement: TfL are resurfacing Upper St, Islington between 28 Oct and 25 Nov. During this time part of the road between Angel and Highbury & Islington will be closed overnight every night from 8pm until 6am the following morning. If you rely on a bus or a taxi to get you away from the Almeida, allow more time.
(And if you're calling for an Uber or being picked up, there are going to be nights when the Almeida is completely inaccessible by road after the show)
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Post by lynette on Sept 24, 2024 11:22:22 GMT
Public Service Announcement: TfL are resurfacing Upper St, Islington between 28 Oct and 25 Nov. During this time part of the road between Angel and Highbury & Islington will be closed overnight every night from 8pm until 6am the following morning. If you rely on a bus or a taxi to get you away from the Almeida, allow more time. (And if you're calling for an Uber or being picked up, there are going to be nights when the Almeida is completely inaccessible by road after the show) Thank you, v useful info |
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Post by parsley1 on Sept 25, 2024 18:32:44 GMT
Mega cack up tonight
Due to the scanning system “‘not working due to a technical issue”
Every single person has had to queue and have a printed ticket from the box office
Sounds like BS to me tbh
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