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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 19, 2017 20:25:28 GMT
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Post by showgirl on Mar 20, 2017 5:15:43 GMT
That configuration is used quite often. Last used for Travesties and also for The Color Purple. There are 2 further exits for emergencies so the venue would be able to empty quickly. Interesting; thank you, alece10. Whilst I don't go to everything at the MCF (and have moaned about the prices being the main reason), I probably do visit several times per year and have never seen this layout before; I have always entered the auditorium from the rhs and via a rather circuitous route so was temporarily thrown to enter from the left and to find the seating appear almost immediately on my right. I do think it would be worth their while to consider what a very long, frustrating process it is for patrons to enter and leave and if there were any alternative to having all the theatregoers traipse through the restaurant, and at a busy time, that would be helpful, too - but maybe there are no other options. However, at the very least they could make clear on the seating plan where the aisles are - and aren't! |
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Post by alece10 on Mar 20, 2017 7:13:00 GMT
That configuration is used quite often. Last used for Travesties and also for The Color Purple. There are 2 further exits for emergencies so the venue would be able to empty quickly. Interesting; thank you, alece10. Whilst I don't go to everything at the MCF (and have moaned about the prices being the main reason), I probably do visit several times per year and have never seen this layout before; I have always entered the auditorium from the rhs and via a rather circuitous route so was temporarily thrown to enter from the left and to find the seating appear almost immediately on my right. I do think it would be worth their while to consider what a very long, frustrating process it is for patrons to enter and leave and if there were any alternative to having all the theatregoers traipse through the restaurant, and at a busy time, that would be helpful, too - but maybe there are no other options. However, at the very least they could make clear on the seating plan where the aisles are - and aren't! Southgirl. You did enter the theatre exactly the same way as you normally do. There is just one entrance down the stairs. You were probably thrown by the layout thinking you had come in another way. But I have a feeling that when tickets went on sale the seating plan was different and the same as it was for She Loves Me which would explain the change to the aisle seats. Although don't quote me on this as my memory isn't what it was. |
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Post by CG on the loose on Mar 20, 2017 7:24:07 GMT
Spot on alece10 - I noticed the other day that the seating plan had been changed since booking first opened. Have also lost my aisle seat in the process but hey ho! |
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Post by showgirl on Mar 20, 2017 7:58:33 GMT
At least you are forewarned, CG on the loose! And I don't want to bore others and stray further off-topic and I know my memory isn't that reliable, either, but I could swear I have previously always entered the auditorium from the right, or maybe centrally from the rear. I'm also sure I attended a production where wandering round a corridor before entering was part of the set, but I can't remember which play or show this was for.
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Post by CG on the loose on Mar 20, 2017 8:21:46 GMT
Indeed - I am prepared and shall take my seat early! I always find it a little disconcerting when they've swivelled the whole auditorium on its axis! Love how flexible the space is though  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2017 8:55:37 GMT
At least you are forewarned, CG on the loose! And I don't want to bore others and stray further off-topic and I know my memory isn't that reliable, either, but I could swear I have previously always entered the auditorium from the right, or maybe centrally from the rear. I'm also sure I attended a production where wandering round a corridor before entering was part of the set, but I can't remember which play or show this was for. I think "Pippin" involved wandering through a corridor set up like a bedroom to get in to the auditorium. As others have said, only one door in but in some cases I think you then walk down a "temporary corridor" and enter the auditorium from another direction. The new food market and bar (Flat Iron Square) next to the Menier is pretty good, incidentally. |
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Post by showgirl on Mar 20, 2017 9:12:09 GMT
Thank you, xanderl - I did indeed see Pippin, so that must've been when the way in formed part of the set. And the flexibility of the space is clearly an advantage. I always hope to pop into Borough Market or any other food market near a venue, but there is rarely time, what with dashing from one theatre to the next.
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Post by alece10 on Mar 20, 2017 9:21:12 GMT
It's always the same entrance. Just different once inside depending on the seating. Sometimes right into the seats, sometimes curtained off passageway and if anyone remembers Assassins you had to skirt around a puddle oF mud and a dodgem car with Jamie Parker sitting in it to get to your seat.
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Post by jason71 on Mar 20, 2017 9:49:40 GMT
Can you get day seats at this venue?
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Post by alece10 on Mar 20, 2017 10:34:23 GMT
Can you get day seats at this venue? No only returns. You can queue from 6pm |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2017 10:51:37 GMT
I hear that for Lettice and Lovage you will go down the stairs as usual but then be directed to climb a narrow vertical diving ladder to reach a platform from which you will be required to abseil into the auditorium.
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Post by alece10 on Mar 20, 2017 15:00:55 GMT
I hear that for Lettice and Lovage you will go down the stairs as usual but then be directed to climb a narrow vertical diving ladder to reach a platform from which you will be required to abseil into the auditorium. And bring swimwear as you land into a paddling pool. |
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Post by Dawnstar on Mar 20, 2017 19:48:39 GMT
I can't now recall the earlier version (Less Than Kind and which I saw at Jermyn Street Theatre) with which to compare it. I didn't realise this is a different version of Less Than Kind. Suddenly interested in seeing it, having seen Less Than Kind on tour 5 years ago. Just had a look at the Menier website & found a single seat in the front row for 8th April matinee, which is my next free London show slot. Perfect. Well, apart from the Menier's rather killing ticket prices! |
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Post by showgirl on Mar 21, 2017 4:14:20 GMT
I've seen 2 5-star reviews within minutes of logging on this morning; does a transfer beckon or is it already in the pipeline?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2017 7:24:24 GMT
Michael Billington's review - www.theguardian.com/stage/2017/mar/21/love-in-idleness-review-terence-rattigan-menier-trevor-nunn - confirms that Trevor Nunn has done a cut-and-shut of the two versions, shoving the final act of Less than Kind onto the first two acts of Love in Idleness. Which seems like a weird thing to do as it's hard to reconcile the lovable avuncular version of Sir John with what he does to Michael with his ex-wife Bit annoying as my main reason to pay Menier prices to see this was to be able to compare the two versions of the play. Maybe this is made clear in the programme? Didn't buy one. |
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Post by RedRose on Mar 21, 2017 12:14:10 GMT
Michael Billington's review - www.theguardian.com/stage/2017/mar/21/love-in-idleness-review-terence-rattigan-menier-trevor-nunn - confirms that Trevor Nunn has don Bit annoying as my e a cut-and-shut of the two versions, shoving the final act of Less than Kind onto the first two acts of Love in Idleness. Which seems like a weird thing to do main reason to pay Menier prices to see this was to be able to compare the two versions of the play. Maybe this is made clear in the programme? Didn't buy one. I think it is similarly explained in the programme.
Why do you think so? I think it's no problem at all in which way it is presented and Anthony Head makes this character believable and he is still very likeable {Spoiler - click to view}
even though with the seemingly twist concerning his character - he is not an innocent character in the first place, but certainly not that bad character her son thinks he is - it's easy to forgive him what he has done because her son is such a selfish brat and it is a kind of revenge he can bear. |
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Post by PalelyLaura on Mar 21, 2017 16:47:11 GMT
I personally didn't find the blending of the two plays a problem from a coherence point of view, but as, like xanderl, I booked in order to compare Love in Idleness with Less Than Kind, I'm a bit annoyed with it.
Having said that, I really enjoyed it, and particularly thought Eve Best was wonderful, so I can live with it.
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Post by showgirl on Mar 21, 2017 19:18:27 GMT
A rather frivolous point but several reviews have raved about Edward Bluemel and some have even called him handsome, yet I thought he looked quite weird and definitely not attractive.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2017 22:02:29 GMT
Maybe "handsome" refers to his period look?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2017 22:24:04 GMT
A rather frivolous point but several reviews have raved about Edward Bluemel and some have even called him handsome, yet I thought he looked quite weird and definitely not attractive. Others on this forum have previously complained About comments on the appearance of actors |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2017 22:26:10 GMT
Please take a look at our rules, particularly number 3 and avoid insulting named performers.
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Post by CG on the loose on Mar 22, 2017 0:25:42 GMT
A rather frivolous point but several reviews have raved about Edward Bluemel and some have even called him handsome, yet I thought he looked quite weird and definitely not attractive. Discovered the other day he went to my old school... a couple *cough* of years after I left ;-) |
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Post by orchidman on Mar 22, 2017 0:30:47 GMT
I have a spare ticket for Love in Idleness next Thursday 23rd, due to a friend being unable to come. It's seat C3 and cost £32.50, if anyone is interested. I'd be happy to pay that if it's still going, probably unlikely at this stage though, I imagine. |
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Post by showgirl on Mar 22, 2017 4:26:05 GMT
A rather frivolous point but several reviews have raved about Edward Bluemel and some have even called him handsome, yet I thought he looked quite weird and definitely not attractive. Others on this forum have previously complained About comments on the appearance of actors Indeed. Which was why, as ever, I made it clear that this was my personal opinion and moreover that I was not introducing the topic but referring to remarks made by bloggers and reviewers. Furthermore, whilst that wouldn't excuse any genuinely unacceptable attacks on performers' personal appearance, my post was mild compared to others elsewhere on this board, which (again, imo), do border on the inappropriate. |
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