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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2016 21:05:47 GMT
There's a carpet? Spoiler! Actually, I'm still amazed at skill of whoever flew that helicopter around the Prince Edward Theatre night after night without hitting anything or anyone! That was amazing! So clever! Where did they store everything?! Still don't know how they did the helicopter |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2016 7:10:26 GMT
It's really not necessary to try and make smart comments which take mine out of context. No, nobody is shocked that there is a flying carpet in Aladdin. That wasn't the point being made. It is just the opinion of some that we would rather not know how the flying is achieved. But now it would appear that, in the spirit of good will, some posters' opinions are mocked.
Hm. Cheers.
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Post by bellboard27 on Jun 2, 2016 7:30:38 GMT
It's really not necessary to try and make smart comments which take mine out of context. No, nobody is shocked that there is a flying carpet in Aladdin. That wasn't the point being made. It is just the opinion of some that we would rather not know how the flying is achieved. But now it would appear that, in the spirit of good will, some posters' opinions are mocked. Hm. Cheers. Calm down. No one is mocking you. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2016 7:49:16 GMT
There's a carpet? Spoiler!Actually, I'm still amazed at skill of whoever flew that helicopter around the Prince Edward Theatre night after night without hitting anything or anyone! You're right. No-one. It's really not necessary to try and make smart comments which take mine out of context. No, nobody is shocked that there is a flying carpet in Aladdin. That wasn't the point being made. It is just the opinion of some that we would rather not know how the flying is achieved. But now it would appear that, in the spirit of good will, some posters' opinions are mocked. Hm. Cheers. No one is mocking you. Oh jee, thanks I shall. |
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Post by bellboard27 on Jun 2, 2016 7:58:11 GMT
Glad that's sorted.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2016 8:37:15 GMT
The fact that you were so quick to defend your actions proves that you recognise my post may reflect your own actions. Which is enough for me. Apology accepted.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2016 11:36:27 GMT
saw this last night. and i am disappointed in myself more than anyone else. some moments were wonderful the opening for example and Friend like me, prince Ali and generally anything with the genie. The carpet is indeed very clever as i just could not see how it was done at all or work it out. but overall i left the Theatre feeling just a bit underwhelmed. i do however think it's wonderful for children and will and should run for a very long time. the stage seemed a lot smaller.
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Post by westendcub on Jun 2, 2016 21:31:42 GMT
Absolutely charmed by 'Aladdin' this evening, bit of a childhood dream to see this fully imagined on stage after being taken as a treat to see the film at Odeon Leicester Square which opened with a show & a trip to DisneyWorld in my youth & boy it didn't disappoint!
I love that it's essentially 'Aladdin' but it's own identity on its stage translation - I thought I'd miss no 'Abu' but I loved the friends element in its place!
The ensemble dance numbers are pure joy & I don't think I stopped grinning from start to finish, oh and I laughed!!
I knew from 'In the Heights' that Jade had star potential and she shone tonight!
Absolutely loved 'Genie', I have nothing to compare him to so he's my original stage 'Genie' - I got a lump in my throat in Act 1 when he talked about being free!
Loved the magic carpet effect & 'Friend like me' was genius (loved 'B&TB' reference).
I admit I'm not being critical but it charmed me & I loved it, I can't even critic 'bad behaviour in the audience' (it was a 'Full House' too) & all lovely audience people (well around me in row C30 stalls) kids all well behaved & entranced throughout (was sheer relief as its righty a family show so of course kids are going to be there!).
No sound issues for me, ok I can give one critic but the 'Whole New World reprise' in the finale is drowned out by the ensemble that you can't hear 'Aladdin' & 'Jasmine' sing their final moment!!
Needless to say I loved it!!!
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jun 2, 2016 21:34:19 GMT
It appears to be heavily sold out at the moment which is good.. Possibly seeing it again next week and looking forward to it, was definitely better here than on Broadway
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Post by westendcub on Jun 2, 2016 21:56:11 GMT
Oh I'm very grateful (to you guys) for the tip off about the special preview rate...I dread to think what my £49.50 seat will actually be once its premiered!
Oh and it's only under a week in and wouldn't have a clue it was a preview performance..very polished already!!
Looked forward to hearing thoughts of this, it's going to be running a good while I reckon!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2016 4:32:16 GMT
Yeah I looked up how much my seat is going to be after previews and it's £127. As much as I loved the show (like you I found it a joy from beginning to end) not sure I'd pay that
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jun 3, 2016 6:38:37 GMT
Can't believe anyone would be so stupid as to pay that. Especially anyone with kids!
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Post by viserys on Jun 3, 2016 6:58:49 GMT
Yeah I looked up how much my seat is going to be after previews and it's £127. As much as I loved the show (like you I found it a joy from beginning to end) not sure I'd pay that Where do you see these prices? I looked at the Delfont Mackintosh website and the worst I see is premium at £99.75? Though, yes, I'm also slightly pleased to see that my £49.50 preview rate-seat will be £74.75 later, makes a £50 saving for the two of us. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2016 7:33:52 GMT
Delfont, actually I think it was Disney official site thinking about it. They seem to now have their own allocation. That's the price row f stalls when I checked yesterday
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2016 7:39:10 GMT
Just double checked. Yep the centre row f seats I had via delfont are now part of Disney allocation (you have two options to book now on the official website) and the Disney allocation (still select your own seat) is £127.25 each
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jun 3, 2016 21:01:27 GMT
Disney tickets shows exactly the same availability as DM to me....
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Post by lou on Jun 3, 2016 22:21:18 GMT
I believe the new booking period prices are a lot higher than the original booking period (excluding preview prices). I had a preview ticket that I had to swap and my seat had turned into a premium one which was over £100 in February and around £80 in November.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Jun 4, 2016 0:25:52 GMT
Saw this tonight. Visually utterly spectacular - costumes glittered, colour everywhere. The set is extraordinary, the inside of the cave, the incredible flying carpet and the sparkling stars. A feast for the eyes, I tell ya!
So that is the good. Genie was terrific, as was Dean John-Wilsons Aladdin. Still previews so the cast are doing really very well.
But.
It takes a long time to build the story, it's a slight piece anyway, filling it with dance emphasis that. 1st act dragged.
But it looks blooming wonderful.
Ushers out in force around the stalls, esp in the flying carpet scene (watching out for filming?).
Loge 6 you miss a bit of the action (not enough to stop me loving those seats). Anyone in Loge 1 or 6 be advised to go to the loo in the interval (not a show spoiler).
Adding, curtain call, final bow to Aladdin rather than Genie, but the huge roar from the crowd was for the Genie, felt a bit odd.
Must rest eyes from the sparkle onslaught ....
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2016 5:27:35 GMT
That must be it then as I checked a date in the new booking period
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2016 8:42:38 GMT
Restricted views for how much??! Total daylight robbery...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2016 8:51:06 GMT
I suspect they are going after the American tourist dollar and those prices are in line with broadway so what Americans would expect to pay.
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Post by theatremadhatter on Jun 4, 2016 11:03:20 GMT
Saw this last night and absolutely loved it. I mean let's face it as much as they've tried to detract from it, the show can't help having a Panto feel about it. But I don't think that's a negative now I've seen it, I love a good Panto as does most of the country and this is a Panto on steroids. There are some truly spectacular moments including Friend Like Me & The Magic Carpet (honestly couldn't see how it was done).
I know they are still in previews and are still finding moments but for me, as someone else said on here, this is a show of the sidekicks. The three friends & Iago really stood out for me. I for one didn't miss Abu or Jasmine's tiger and really liked how they thought let's keep it human, Lion King fufilled bringing animals to life so let's just stick to real people. Also I think it's funny seeing so many people online talk about how Abu has been replaced by three friends when in fact the three friends were replaced by Abu. Great to have them back in as we get to have Howard Ashmans brilliant Babkak, Omar, Aladdin, Kassim & High Adventure (definitely my fave song) reinstated.
I loved the commeradery & comedy between Babkak, Omar, Aladdin & Kassim but felt when Aladdin is on his own & with Jasmine he's pretty arrogant and cocky. I think Dean is a talented performer no doubt (maybe loves himself a little too much after seeing him at stage door) and I think a lot of it is in the writing but I found myself liking Aladdin the least. Trevor's Genie is stand out amazing, how he survives Friend Like Me I'll never know it is one of the most hectic spectacular full out numbers I've seen. The audience applauded for literally 3mins! Jade is beautiful as Jasmine you don't feel like she's featured much but in her song and A Whole New World she's stunning. As I said the carpet is magical, I would have loved for it to fly out into the audience but as it was it was still brilliant.
Then came High Adventure definitely my favourite moment. I think it's because it comes out of nowhere, you've had all the big production numbers you've had in the film and then this song comes along full of really funny moments, big swashbuckling orchestrations, amazing vocals from the three guys (it's really high) and a big sword fight! Just brilliant.
I only had a couple of gripes, I felt that Jafar and Iago were let down by always having to perform in a front cloth scenario. I would have loved for them to have a set to work with. That coupled with Jafar's performance were what made it feel Panto the most. I would have liked Aladdin to have been written better and I felt the ending was so rushed. Jafar getting the lamp and being overcome to the end is all done in like the last 5min.
Other than that though I think it's worth every penny, you can see where your ticket money is going it's definitely on lavish costumes, props and set pieces. I hate paying £60+ for a bare stage with 4 actor muso's. It's a fun night out with huge production numbers that you won't see elsewhere in the west end. It's definitely worth a watch and I'll be going back again once it's settled in.
4.5 stars from me!
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Post by kenneth on Jun 4, 2016 11:07:16 GMT
I suspect they are going after the American tourist dollar and those prices are in line with broadway so what Americans would expect to pay. I bet they aren't paying the cast the equivalent of what their Broadway counterparts are getting. If seat prices are skyrocketing then I would love to see the people who work on the show benefit, not just the Producers. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2016 11:21:17 GMT
I suspect they are going after the American tourist dollar and those prices are in line with broadway so what Americans would expect to pay. I bet they aren't paying the cast the equivalent of what their Broadway counterparts are getting. If seat prices are skyrocketing then I would love to see the people who work on the show benefit, not just the Producers. The investors will CERTAINLY be pleased 0) |
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Post by Ade on Jun 4, 2016 13:43:39 GMT
Off to see this tonight. Looking forward to it even more following the good reports on here.
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