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Post by Being Alive on Nov 30, 2016 9:37:11 GMT
Well the website is a shambles this morning. Front of the queue at 9am, selected my seats, and kept getting system errors. Tried different dates. Same thing.
So I'm now 812th in the queue with a wait time of over an hour. Not impressed.
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 30, 2016 10:01:54 GMT
Amen to that, souchyboyy. Was 180th at 9am, got to the front, got kicked to the back. Re-started in 2 different browsers. Got to the front in both 20 minutes later. Selected seats, wouldn't go to the basket (though from the other browser I knew the seats were not visible to anyone else). Kept going back and trying again. Eventually get "please wait" and then "system error" so, back again. Another "please wait" and... FINALLY... in the basket, logged in, paid and I have tickets in the next to back row of the stalls, yay. Sadly, they have got VERY wise on pricing. No cheap restricted view front stalls corners, and £80 gets you the next to back row in the dress circle, £65 the row behind that - if going in that area, I'd go for the row behind, same view, £15 cheaper but a bit less knee room. Still, not that impressed, could have been smoother. Yeah, this was a lot more difficult than Glenn in Sunset, which it shouldn't have been. Definitely shows its getting a new audience in to the ENO though! Booked for two shows - one at beginning and one at end of the run. Be interesting to see how they both improve as it goes on. Glad you got sorted Theatremonkey! |
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Post by RedRose on Nov 30, 2016 10:13:40 GMT
One of the rare occasions I want to see a musical not because of the cast. Was easier to get tickets this time after the shambles at the start with not getting to the basket. Agree with the pricing structure.
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 30, 2016 10:15:32 GMT
I've gone for C3 in the balcony for £13.75 for my trips - had it for my 2nd and 3rd Sunset trips. Bargain of a seat, legroom fine as you're on the end of a row too.
Agree that its a very unfair pricing structure. That performance when Jenkins is off might be when all the unhappy people go as they've only got Boe to put up with!
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Post by shady23 on Nov 30, 2016 10:57:47 GMT
Also booked one of the cheap seats this morning.
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Post by Flim Flam on Nov 30, 2016 12:28:18 GMT
Me too!
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Post by SamB (was badoerfan) on Nov 30, 2016 12:57:52 GMT
Just booked now, the same cheap seat in the balcony I saw Sunset from, as I know the restricted view is pretty much fine there. I went for the day Katherine Jenkins isn't on.
Didn't get held in a queue at all, for what it's worth, and there are plenty of tickets available at all price levels.
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Post by martin1965 on Nov 30, 2016 13:11:57 GMT
Booked for uppwr circle on 29/4😄
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2016 13:50:14 GMT
You're all idiots for paying actual money to see this tripe.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2016 14:16:40 GMT
And you're a rude person for thinking that was something that needed to be said. It's well acknowledged that many of us don't think this sounds like a good idea, but if people do think that what has been proposed is worth their time and money to experience for themselves, then it's entirely up to them and has nothing to do with their intellect. What a pointlessly unpleasant post.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2016 14:20:44 GMT
Indeed. It's one thing to express distaste at elements of the production (as many of us have done, politely) but it's still perfectly valid for people to go. We have many a fan of the actors I'm sure, and for them it's not pointless. Live and let see theatre and all.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Nov 30, 2016 14:30:00 GMT
Ah, for a dislike button ...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2016 15:23:58 GMT
You're all idiots for paying actual money to see this tripe. Goodness. I hope you're never near an Alfie Boe fan when a fire alarm goes off 'cos . . . . |
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Post by loureviews on Nov 30, 2016 18:07:22 GMT
I've never 'noped' so hard at a combination casting/show. In fairness I don't mind Boe as a singer and person from what I've seen of him but I wouldn't go out of my way to see him. Can't stand her or the musical itself though. I love the musical too much to see it mauled. Especially at those prices. |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 30, 2016 18:39:23 GMT
@anthonyhope posts are always delightful, I bet he's the funny one at parties
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 30, 2016 23:58:37 GMT
Nice to see people voting with their wallets and booking this, despite the naysayers. I bet quite a few of the naysayers end up going too, but shhhh on that eh!  |
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Post by d'James on Dec 1, 2016 0:01:23 GMT
I am tempted because I've wanted to see this for a while, and I loved Sunset Boulevard in the same venue. I just don't ever want to pay to see Alfie Boe.
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Post by wickedgrin on Dec 1, 2016 0:03:06 GMT
Oh yes, I'll probably go (secretly) just to hear the orchestra play that score. But just a cheap seat in the gods.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2016 8:49:24 GMT
I've never 'noped' so hard at a combination casting/show. In fairness I don't mind Boe as a singer and person from what I've seen of him but I wouldn't go out of my way to see him. Can't stand her or the musical itself though. I love the musical too much to see it mauled. Especially at those prices. Hey, I personally agree that I wouldn't pay that much money for this (personally I don't like the piece or KJ) my comment was directed at the fairly nasty comment above which called people idiots. It's perfectly reasonable to say 'I don't want to see it for x reasons' whatever those reasons are. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2016 9:33:08 GMT
I've never 'noped' so hard at a combination casting/show. In fairness I don't mind Boe as a singer and person from what I've seen of him but I wouldn't go out of my way to see him. Can't stand her or the musical itself though. I love the musical too much to see it mauled. Especially at those prices. Oh sorry, I replied thinking you'd quoted my other comment in this thread. Anyway both points still stand! (personally not a fan of the piece though it has some beautiful musical moments, so I fully appreciate your stance) |
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Post by BGLowe on Dec 2, 2016 21:16:28 GMT
Well, I booked. More because the person I go with is desperate to see it. Only booked 15 quid jobs in the gods though!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 13, 2016 14:19:25 GMT
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Post by wickedgrin on Dec 13, 2016 16:45:10 GMT
Yes, sorry we got a bit off topic there! It's a good job you are there BB to whip us into shape! Goodness knows what the punishment is for going off topic!?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 13, 2016 16:50:04 GMT
Yes, sorry we got a bit off topic there! It's a good job you are there BB to whip us into shape! Goodness knows what the punishment is for going off topic!? Let's hope you never have to find out! |
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Post by catqc on Dec 14, 2016 22:33:53 GMT
Sorry to be a bit behind (catching up on a 2 month absence) but am I the only one who has never heard of Katherine Jenkins? Who on earth is she?!
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