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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2016 18:03:25 GMT
Just found this
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Post by Someone in a tree on Sept 8, 2016 9:16:59 GMT
I saw the Savoy production and thought it really boring with a so so score...I think Tracie Bennett was the only saving grace. But hey we cant all like the same thing! I'm struggling with the different recordings on Spotify - I'm sure I'll love it when I see it |
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Post by schuttep on Sept 8, 2016 9:29:37 GMT
Does anyone remember the Menier when it was a chocolate factory? No but I saw an enamelled Menier chocolate advert in a Montmartre bistro in Paris earlier this year! |
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Post by mallardo on Sept 8, 2016 10:13:54 GMT
I wonder how much the tickets will be? 50 pound? They really need to realise that they are a small fringe venue still. Scarlett's legs alone are worth 50quid. I agree with the sentiment but given the time period of the show it's unlikely that she'll be showing much leg - except in the bedroom scene, and even then... |
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Post by blobble84 on Sept 13, 2016 23:19:14 GMT
For anyone wanting to snap up tickets, they went on sale at midnight.
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Post by talkstageytome on Sept 13, 2016 23:41:49 GMT
Oooh, thanks for the reminder! I just booked a ticket for myself for the Saturday 3rd 8pm performance. I've not seen a show at the Menier since Funny Girl last christmas. I'd forgotten how pricey the tickets can be. Exciting though!
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Post by CG on the loose on Sept 13, 2016 23:48:08 GMT
For anyone wanting to snap up tickets, they went on sale at midnight. Thanks for the heads-up, had completely forgotten today was 'on sale' day! Booked  |
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Post by showgirl on Sept 14, 2016 3:39:09 GMT
A midnight start is SO much better than the usual 10 am or even the NT's bizarre 8.30 am, as it means people are more likely to book at different times. However, at £35 for the cheapest ticket (previews/concessions), I am still not joining this party but waiting for the reviews and possible transfer. I forked out for Funny Girl and I do prefer to see productions at the original venue, but the prices for The Truth were ludicrous - and I then saw it in the West End for £10 - and have worsened since.
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Post by theinvisiblegirl on Sept 14, 2016 6:14:40 GMT
Just booked front row for 26th November. I would have preferred Laura Benati but I do love Scarlett.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2016 6:20:42 GMT
The prices for this are ridiculous! Half the seats are "premium" at £50, a handful on the side are "meal deals" at the same price, and the rest are £40... Think I'll leave this one for a bit; they don't look as if they've shifted that many yet anyway. Seems way too top-heavy on pricing, and- as others have mentioned- there have been excellent offers later on either at the Menier or when the show has transferred. (I saw Close To You for £10 at the Criterion, second row of the stalls...)
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Post by viserys on Sept 14, 2016 6:41:20 GMT
Since I saw the Broadway version only recently (well, the online streaming) and have no interest in Scarlett Strallen, I'm not in a rush to book either. Does anyone know when they will announce the rest of the cast? I may nudge myself to book depending on the other leads, but I agree that £40-50 is really steep for such a small theatre.
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Post by westendwendy on Sept 14, 2016 7:00:57 GMT
Tickets far too expensive. They need to get over themselves!!!
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Post by andrew on Sept 14, 2016 8:04:53 GMT
Too expensive, but I booked anyway.
I am part of the problem.
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Post by talkstageytome on Sept 14, 2016 8:33:53 GMT
I booked a preview, but at £35 it is the absolute most I ever spend on tickets. Wanted to go later really, but £40/50 is too much.
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Post by zak97 on Sept 14, 2016 9:04:28 GMT
I booked for January, and I agree the tickets are priced too highly. I booked for seeing the show as it interests me, but I really justified the price through going to see Scarlett. The fact that the prices are going to rise though is ridiculous. When Sheridan was at the Menier were the prices similar/higher?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2016 9:09:26 GMT
Aren't the prices the usual Menier prices though? They don't look much different to me.
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Post by Being Alive on Sept 14, 2016 9:10:31 GMT
Booked a £35 preview ticket for the 3rd December matinee (I'm seeing dreamgirls in the evening so thought why not!)
Don't really know much about it - apart from the fabulous reviews of the recent broadway revival and the LEGENDARY Vanilla Ice Cream. Scarlett was the first actress I ever saw on stage (as Mary P when I was9) so it is lovely to see her in something again at my favourite London venue
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Post by londonmzfitz on Sept 14, 2016 9:19:52 GMT
Friday 2nd December for me. Loved Scarlett Strallen in Candide, her Glitter And Be Gay was wonderful. Loved She Loves Me with Ruthie Henshall and John Gordon-Sinclair. Win Win.
Prices seem the same at Funny Girl to me.
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Post by talkstageytome on Sept 14, 2016 9:29:00 GMT
I think they're about the same, it just shocks me every time!  |
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Post by Mr Snow on Sept 14, 2016 10:03:49 GMT
With my basic understanding of economics I would expect tickets to a small venue with a good well rehearsed cast etc to be MORE expensive than for a larger venue?
As I age I prefer intimate venues for all forms of entertainment. You are 'closer' to the action than top price ina the stalls can ever get you.
Loved it at the Savoy where Ruthie Henshall (if memory serves) was amazing and love Scarlett so much I saw Candide twice.
Time to stop posting and get buying!
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Post by ali973 on Sept 14, 2016 10:08:06 GMT
Okie dokie, got mine! First preview! Because that's the only time I can see it since everything else is all slotted and booked up.
As usual I'd like to thank forum members for being my "alert button" for flagging the general ticket sales or else I wouldn't have known.
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Post by CG on the loose on Sept 14, 2016 10:30:10 GMT
Looks like front row (as the best non-premium option) is a popular choice!
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Post by PalelyLaura on Sept 14, 2016 10:37:00 GMT
Going to wait for the transfer (fingers crossed one happens) as I don't really want to splash out £35!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2016 10:47:45 GMT
This attitude on a so called "theatre forum" is actually quite funny
People moaning at having to pay £35
Too hilarious
How would people like it if THEY were employed on the cheapest possible terms?
Just about sums up the modern world
Everyone wants everything on the cheap
I take it not many of you will be coming to Der Rosenkavalier with Rennee Fleming at the ROH then?
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Post by ali973 on Sept 14, 2016 10:53:10 GMT
I have to agree with this. 35 seems quite reasonable, no? I obviously go for the deals and the day seats whenever available, because who doesn't want a bargain, but I also understand that my contribution creates further productions in the future and keeps this industry alive. Producers aren't "greedy" if their intension is to cover costs and heaven forbid, make profit.
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