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Post by jamb0r on Jul 1, 2024 21:22:07 GMT
I also won the pay what you can lottery for this week. You can select your seats from the map, I got an aisle seat row D of the royal circle, regular price £90. You can select from a list how much you want to pay, minimum £1. When I got through to booking there were pairs of seats available dotted around all levels.
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Post by jm25 on Jul 1, 2024 22:14:35 GMT
I'm seeing this later in the week thanks to the Pay What You Can lottery. I'd completely forgotten I'd signed up but it was very easy to get tickets when the email came through last week. I've read the plot synopsis and it really doesn't sound like the kind of thing I'd usually go for, but for PWYC prices I figured it'll be well worth a punt. Just thought I'd put a reminder in here in case anyone's not aware of this scheme - or, like me, had forgotten. I believe they release tickets every Wednesday for the next week's performance. Do you get a choice of seats? Where are yours? Thanks! Loads of choice! I'm sure the seats were across all levels. I went for near the front of the stalls where the surrounding seats are all £90, so it's exceptional value. |
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Post by david on Jul 1, 2024 22:20:31 GMT
Well, that was an interesting night tonight. It was both a bizarre and thought provoking (exploring the issues of slavery, sex, power and trauma) in equal measure. Firstly, lining up outside the NC tonight, everyone was given a camera phone sticker to use. No problem as there are scenes of both partial and full nudity in this play (all tastefully done) which tonight ran at around 2hrs and 10 minutes straight through. Despite the length, I will say I thought it was well paced and I really couldn’t see a suitable point where you could stick an interval. Even though it only a second preview, I wouldn’t have known. No issues tonight.
Whilst there is a lot of satire in the writing and comedy moments, particularly in the first half the play when we are introduced to the 3 couples in 3 separate scenes set in and around a plantation. It is really in the second half when all the couples are in the therapy room and their individual relationships and the dynamics of being in a mixed race relationship are explored and broken down do we get to the more hard hitting part of the play where it becomes more interesting and thought provoking watching it. The set design from Clint Ramos consists mainly of a back wall of mirrors which smaller bits of set appear. I am guessing that this design was meant to represent the ability to take a good hard long look at each other both for each of the couples and as an audience in what we are watching on stage. Apologies for the vagueness, but I don’t really want to spoil it for others.
I certainly didn’t have any issues with the cast tonight. A strong cast here though it was the pairing of Fisayo Atkinade and James Cusati-Moyer which for me was the most interesting couple to explore and had some of the most emotional punch for me.
An interestingly response at cast bows - from my seat at the back of the Royal Circle (nothing of the set missed from my seat in row G), I could only see one or two folk on their feet (I certainly wasn’t one of them). Also not much audience feedback, good, bad on my way out. An interesting evening but this one wouldn’t make my end of year top 10 shows.
Rating - 3 ⭐️
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Post by tal on Jul 1, 2024 23:04:38 GMT
Well, that was an interesting night tonight. It was both a bizarre and thought provoking (exploring the issues of slavery, sex, power and trauma) in equal measure. Firstly, lining up outside the NC tonight, everyone was given a camera phone sticker to use. No problem as there are scenes of both partial and full nudity in this play (all tastefully done) which tonight ran at around 2hrs and 10 minutes straight through. Despite the length, I will say I thought it was well paced and I really couldn’t see a suitable point where you could stick an interval. Even though it only a second preview, I wouldn’t have known. No issues tonight. Whilst there is a lot of satire in the writing and comedy moments, particularly in the first half the play when we are introduced to the 3 couples in 3 separate scenes set in and around a plantation. It is really in the second half when all the couples are in the therapy room and their individual relationships and the dynamics of being in a mixed race relationship are explored and broken down do we get to the more hard hitting part of the play where it becomes more interesting and thought provoking watching it. The set design from Clint Ramos consists mainly of a back wall of mirrors which smaller bits of set appear. I am guessing that this design was meant to represent the ability to take a good hard long look at each other both for each of the couples and as an audience in what we are watching on stage. Apologies for the vagueness, but I don’t really want to spoil it for others. I certainly didn’t have any issues with the cast tonight. A strong cast here though it was the pairing of Fisayo Atkinade and James Cusati-Moyer which for me was the most interesting couple to explore and had some of the most emotional punch for me. An interestingly response at cast bows - from my seat at the back of the Royal Circle (nothing of the set missed from my seat in row G), I could only see one or two folk on their feet (I certainly wasn’t one of them). Also not much audience feedback, good, bad on my way out. An interesting evening but this one wouldn’t make my end of year top 10 shows. Rating - 3 ⭐️ I was also watching from the Royal Circle tonight! I thought it was phenomenal, though. Real characters dealing with complex topics in an open, not abstract way. I also didn’t get up at the end, but only because I was still processing (wink, wink) it - I still am! Definitely one of the best plays I’ve seen in a while. |
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Post by tal on Jul 1, 2024 23:06:19 GMT
5 stars for me (even though it was a long one and I was tired by the final act).
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Post by showgirl on Jul 2, 2024 3:07:25 GMT
What on earth is a "camera phone sticker", please, anyone? Never heard of these and if this a production at which audience members are actually encouraged to use their phones, that alone (leaving aside concerns, from what I've read about it so far, that I wouldn't understand what the play itself was doing) would deter me from booking. It's already bad enough having mobiles ring during performances despite umpteen pe-show warnings.
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Post by david on Jul 2, 2024 3:11:43 GMT
What on earth is a "camera phone sticker", please, anyone? Never heard of these and if this a production at which audience members are actually encouraged to use their phones, that alone (leaving aside concerns, from what I've read about it so far, that I wouldn't understand what the play itself was doing) would deter me from booking. It's already bad enough having mobiles ring during performances despite umpteen pe-show warnings. FOH give you a small sticker to cover the camera on your phone pre show. It is a deterrent to stop people recording scenes where cast are naked on stage. Thankfully nobody did any sneaky recording last night from where I was sat. |
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Post by showgirl on Jul 2, 2024 7:40:19 GMT
What on earth is a "camera phone sticker", please, anyone? Never heard of these and if this a production at which audience members are actually encouraged to use their phones, that alone (leaving aside concerns, from what I've read about it so far, that I wouldn't understand what the play itself was doing) would deter me from booking. It's already bad enough having mobiles ring during performances despite umpteen pe-show warnings. FOH give you a small sticker to cover the camera on your phone pre show. It is a deterrent to stop people recording scenes where cast are naked on stage. Thankfully nobody did any sneaky recording last night from where I was sat. Thank you for explaining david. So it sounds as though the venue IS either accepting or at least accommodating the use of mobiles. Hope they don't all give up and go down this route. |
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Jul 2, 2024 7:54:24 GMT
FOH give you a small sticker to cover the camera on your phone pre show. It is a deterrent to stop people recording scenes where cast are naked on stage. Thankfully nobody did any sneaky recording last night from where I was sat. Thank you for explaining david. So it sounds as though the venue IS either accepting or at least accommodating the use of mobiles. Hope they don't all give up and go down this route. How does that suggest they're accommodating the use of phones, surely it's the exact opposite? It's a more strict measure than just sending out ushers before the show with signs saying photography/filming is not allowed. |
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Post by drmaplewood on Jul 2, 2024 8:23:30 GMT
Yes its the opposite, its so people don't feel tempted to use their phone. They did the same for Daddy at the Almeida.
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Post by claireyfairy1 on Jul 2, 2024 8:29:53 GMT
Yeah sticker on the lens isn't a new idea, nor is it encouraging use of phones, it's reinforcing the message not to use them by asking people to cover them up.
I annoyingly double booked for this so I need to rebook, but after the Broadway Q&A video went viral a couple of years ago, I've been very keen to see it. I also really liked Daddy. Jeremy O'Harris is an interesting writer imo, he causes controversy with all audiences, which is no bad thing!
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Post by Rory on Jul 2, 2024 8:43:07 GMT
I can't wait for this! Seeing it later this month.
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Post by partytentdown on Jul 2, 2024 8:56:57 GMT
There is a £15 Today Tix offer today for this (although the £15 seats are basically on the roof)
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Post by happysooz2 on Jul 2, 2024 9:07:06 GMT
Yes its the opposite, its so people don't feel tempted to use their phone. They did the same for Daddy at the Almeida. And early days of Cabaret with ER and JB. Not sure if they still do. |
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Post by lolaluffneggle on Jul 2, 2024 9:45:51 GMT
Yes its the opposite, its so people don't feel tempted to use their phone. They did the same for Daddy at the Almeida. And early days of Cabaret with ER and JB. Not sure if they still do. They did in January, although not greatly enforced, because I assume 80% of people don’t put them on. |
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Post by thedrowsychaperone on Jul 2, 2024 13:00:29 GMT
Surprised to see no one talking about this? We're about 3 performances in, has anyone seen it yet? Can imagine it being VERY divisive with UK audiences. EDIT: I've just seen an old thread on this show got closed. Apologies BurlyBeaR I hadn't seen! |
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Post by blamerobots on Jul 2, 2024 13:06:33 GMT
Saw some interesting set being loaded in when I was out the other day so I really want to book it. Not to say I just want to see it because of the set!!
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Post by nash16 on Jul 2, 2024 14:03:11 GMT
There is a £15 Today Tix offer today for this (although the £15 seats are basically on the roof) Today Tix offers never fail to make me laugh 😂 When they scream “£15 Offer” and they’re above enter Ryanair fly. That isn’t an offer, Today Tix. It’s just a “Help this sell!” like they’ve done with Dolly. |
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Post by zahidf on Jul 2, 2024 14:19:39 GMT
whats the running time for this pls?
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Post by jackstage on Jul 2, 2024 14:31:36 GMT
whats the running time for this pls? I believe it should run at approximately 2 hours, no interval. |
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Post by dillan on Jul 2, 2024 14:35:25 GMT
There's also £25 day seats released on the official website.
Seeing this tomorrow and very excited!
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Post by zahidf on Jul 2, 2024 14:52:22 GMT
whats the running time for this pls? I believe it should run at approximately 2 hours, no interval. Thanks! |
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Post by aspieandy on Jul 2, 2024 16:32:49 GMT
Runs until 21st September.
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Post by jojo on Jul 2, 2024 17:05:28 GMT
There's going to be a TikTok Live Q&A with writer Jeremy O'Harris and a couple of designers and cast after tonight's performance, which I'm guessing people attending tonight can stay for. x.com/jeremyoharris/status/1808168340864606311Might find out more about the 'interesting set' blamerobots teased us with. Promo for it comes with bonus insight into this afternoon's pre-show rehearsal. (It says it will be at 9:40 for those wondering when the play is supposed to end.) |
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Post by Rory on Jul 2, 2024 17:07:25 GMT
Yes I read it was 2hrs 10 mins with no interval.
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