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Post by popcultureboy on Sept 27, 2017 23:12:05 GMT
That sounds like the worst thing ever. |
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Post by partytentdown on Oct 2, 2017 18:46:22 GMT
Need to talk to someone about this!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2017 20:27:16 GMT
That sounds like the worst thing ever. And not in the least bit pretentious...  |
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Post by Peroni on Oct 4, 2017 15:55:53 GMT
I went yesterday and enjoyed it, but I was expecting more. I think the Guardian review was on point. I felt Sleep no More was definitely more engaging, well-tailored and intense, but I can see other experiences in a similar format than Kabeiroi being produced in the future in which they take the concept to its fullest. I'm exhausted from all the walking, but at the same time looking forward to their next production!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2017 12:28:57 GMT
I’m assuming the lack of feedback is more due to the fact that so few from here were “lucky” enough to secure tickets, rather than a desire to keep the experience a total secret... Two friends went recently. OMG! I would have sh*t myself very early on in the afternoon, probably standing right in the middle of the British Museum... Without spoiling it for anyone, from what I’ve been told, it is definitely NOT for the easily unnerved by any stretch of the imagination. And rushing around London, in addition to being asked to enter strange spaces in your pair and then completely alone, all the time wondering if you’re going to be approached, accosted, taken off or worse(!) is NOT my idea of a fun way to spend an afternoon.  |
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Post by lynette on Oct 26, 2017 13:25:17 GMT
I’m laughing at the toppping up the Oyster card. I’m a freebie on the tube now., so a cheapie for me but honestly not my bag.
The whole thing sounds like my son's stag event, ten years ago, which was an adventure around London like a spy drama using all his pals and some people especially asked to help out whom he didn’t know. He was driven and guided and instructed around. At one point the police became concerned and interupted the flow, on one of the bridges I think. He was passed a message by a complete stranger in the National Gallery. And so on until all participants met up for dinner in a pub in north London where he was shown a video of his future mother in law saying he had passed the test. I wasn’t there of course and details were suppressed I think!! But by all accounts it was sensational. It was written and produced by his friend, John Finnemore 😉
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2017 13:58:39 GMT
I'm more impressed by the fact your son is friends with John Finnemore lynette one of my comedy/writing heros! But also if you're going to do a stag do I'd much rather that than getting drunk in 'Spoons! Out of general curiosity I hope once the Punchdrunk show is closed a few participants share teh experience, would be good to know what went on! |
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Post by andromedadench on Oct 26, 2017 21:36:44 GMT
Did this today. Don't wanf to spoil it for anyone so no details. It's not Punchdrunk's best work but it's a great concept and we had a good time. We finished after about 4.5 hours - I think they have cut it down a bit during the first few previews. There is a lot of walking and some running. And some very typical Punchdrunk touches. Also, it's definitely not for anyone who isn't up for interacting with performers. I thought there was nothing I wouldn't do to experience a theatre show that sounds interesting enough, but I just realised there is. My life has a strict no running policy. On the other hand, a show that pisses off at least one bratty critic, gets instant 5 stars from me. Thank you, Punchdrunk. |
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