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Post by jamb0r on May 22, 2018 8:18:18 GMT
It looks like they've put 9 seats from stalls row A on sale online for £10 for most performances in the next week. Maybe they've not selling very well as day seats so now offering them up online?
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Post by dani on May 22, 2018 8:37:42 GMT
think the play has ambitions to say something profound about art, and it doesn't achieve that That's true, beyond using him to blast the pretentions of other artists. He was specific rather than general, except regarding cubism. Maybe the start of thought rather than true meditation, I can see that. I guess because I was expecting a focus on Rothko, it didn't bother me, but I do really see that argument for sure dani . My friend said "Oh well, it's a bioplay, what did you expect?" But it's not a bioplay, really, because the only other character besides Rothko is one that John Logan has made up. That suggests, to me, an intention to create a kind of Socratic dialogue. It works, up to a point, but I still think the play has exaggerated delusions of intellectual seriousness. |
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Post by Stephen on May 22, 2018 9:01:00 GMT
Had a lovely time seeing Red last night. Something quite different I thought. Lovely set and sound design. All very beautiful while still having dark undertones.
Alfred Molina is incredible as Rothko and I'd imagine has been a great mentor to younger Alfred Enoch who, after taking a little while to settle in, plays the young artist/employee with great innocence and tenderness.
It's entertaining and fast paced enough at 90 minutes to only just begin noticing how uncomfortable the stalls seats at the Wyndhams are. (I'm sure they're not so bad at the Noel Coward) The theatre also seemed fairly full which is always lovely.
I'm interested to find out how the play would work at the Donmar being really inside the Bowery Studio with audiences perhaps even getting some Red on them. Did anyone experience it there and here? If so I'd be interested to hear of the differences in the use of the space.
4* from me.
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Post by Mark on May 22, 2018 9:04:54 GMT
I saw it at the Donmar when I was only just starting to get into my plays (looking back I saw Jerusalem the same day!). I remember it being excellent and it was no surprise it went to New York and had a successful run.
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Post by Stephen on May 22, 2018 10:59:14 GMT
just begin noticing how uncomfortable the stalls seats at the Wyndhams are I am hoping that one thing they will do during the refurbishment closure this summer is replace or re-pad those seats. Lovely colour, shape and brilliant legroom (Row N) but just uncomfortable! That would be great. |
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2018 11:27:58 GMT
It would be interesting to see this in a double-billing with Art. I don’t think Art would stand the comparison TBH |
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Post by drmaplewood on May 23, 2018 20:02:44 GMT
Front row stalls for all performances until next Tuesday are currently £10 FYI
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Post by Marwood on May 26, 2018 18:49:21 GMT
Everyone evacuated after 10 minutes tonight, currently standing outside while the fire brigade investigate - all very ‘exciting ‘
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Post by bellboard27 on May 26, 2018 21:23:15 GMT
That was great. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
The fire alarm and visitation of the fire brigade was followed by “technical” issues which seemed to be about raising the safety curtain. On resumption we started from the beginning. Just over 50 minutes late (some did leave a bit before the end).
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Post by Marwood on May 26, 2018 21:27:40 GMT
Ushers were telling us there were problems backstage which set the alarm off - the curtain was the icing on the cake. I didn’t really take to this I’m afraid, all well acted but the whole thing just seemed a bit pointless- only paid £10 so wasn’t tempted to hang around to give the firemen something proper to investigate.
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Post by showgirl on May 26, 2018 22:34:05 GMT
I was there tonight, too - couldn't resist row N of the stalls for £10! That said, not a great night what with the evacuation as I'd been looking forward to an earlier finish than usual but the delay added nearly an hour and I was struggling to stay awake by the time the play re-started and did miss a bit though think I managed to catch most of it.
Glad to have had the chance to see this and the discussion about the meaning of art was interesting, but not a play or production for my mental "Best Of Year" list and I doubt it'll stay in my mind for long. However, Wyndhams is a pleasantly cosy auditorium with quite a curve to the stalls so even the rear rows don't feel too far from the stage.
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Post by Snciole on May 26, 2018 23:31:06 GMT
I missed lots of you. I was row B. I really liked this and found Molina as Rothko deeply moving as a man who couldn't accept he wasn't part of the new exciting art scene and had been accepted, reluctantly, into mainstream society. His line to Enoch's character to make something new was a lovely sentiment for all artists whatever their craft. Keep doing what you do but someone younger and maybe sexier might come along and donut better.
Fire alarm was exciting too, Molina and Enoch really handled it well.
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Post by Marwood on May 27, 2018 13:06:40 GMT
I missed lots of you. I was row B. I really liked this and found Molina as Rothko deeply moving as a man who couldn't accept he wasn't part of the new exciting art scene and had been accepted, reluctantly, into mainstream society. His line to Enoch's character to make something new was a lovely sentiment for all artists whatever their craft. Keep doing what you do but someone younger and maybe sexier might come along and donut better. Fire alarm was exciting too, Molina and Enoch really handled it well. 😮: where were you sat? I was in B16, hope I haven’t given you reasons to post in the bad behaviour thread... |
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Post by Snciole on May 27, 2018 13:37:26 GMT
Ha! I was B9! The whole row was a pleasure, I was sat in front of a man talking about why he voted Leave which made me angry.
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Post by barelyathletic on May 30, 2018 11:12:32 GMT
Oh dear! I seem to be the only one who thought this a case of 'the Emperor's new clothes'. A level Art and Design theories, pasted over a wafer-thin drama. The set was suitably 'arty' (every detail thought about in a carefully designed way), the lighting was gorgeous and the performances a prime example of showboating. Not exactly boring, all just a bit self-indulgent. Shallow and eminently forgettable. Glad I only paid £10 for it.
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Post by talkingheads on Jun 23, 2018 10:00:32 GMT
Just had a look to see if there were any £10 tickets left. When it says 'Restricted View' for row B (the seats either being 5 or 25 upwards), how restricted is the view? I'm not massively into art but would love to see Molina.
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Post by talkingheads on Jun 24, 2018 12:01:23 GMT
Do you mean upper circle or balcony? From the upper circle it is the curve of the circle that takes away the front corner of the stage. From the balcony, you can add a rail through your view to that. Either way, it won't matter much as the thing is played mostly centre and centre upstage anyway, so for £10 you can't really go wrong. Probably if you choose balcony you could get moved down anyway. Sorry, yes should have specified. Actually it's Row B in the stalls. It's why I asked, seemed too good to be true! |
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Post by samuelwhiskers on Jun 24, 2018 14:15:17 GMT
I sat in stalls B25, perfectly fine view. You might have to look to the side slightly rather than facing the stage straight. I was aware of missing anything.
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Post by talkingheads on Jun 24, 2018 14:18:16 GMT
I sat in stalls B25, perfectly fine view. You might have to look to the side slightly rather than facing the stage straight. I was aware of missing anything. Brilliant, thank you, I shall get that booked! |
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Post by andrew on Jun 29, 2018 20:05:52 GMT
This may be a really stupid question, but do you think there are chances of this extending its run? I am moving to London in September and I would really like to see it (and Killer Joe as well)...
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Post by Rory on Jun 29, 2018 20:31:04 GMT
This may be a really stupid question, but do you think there are chances of this extending its run? I am moving to London in September and I would really like to see it (and Killer Joe as well)... It's very unlikely, unfortunately. The theatre is closing for two months for refurbishment after Red closes on 28th July and then a new production opens in October. |
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Post by andrew on Jun 29, 2018 20:56:39 GMT
This may be a really stupid question, but do you think there are chances of this extending its run? I am moving to London in September and I would really like to see it (and Killer Joe as well)... It's very unlikely, unfortunately. The theatre is closing for two months for refurbishment after Red closes on 28th July and then a new production opens in October. Oh I see... thank you so much for the answer! |
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Post by demelza on Jul 9, 2018 21:01:31 GMT
Has anyone tried dayseating this? Thinking about trying my luck on saturday but not sure how early I should get there
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Post by Mark on Jul 9, 2018 21:10:37 GMT
Has anyone tried dayseating this? Thinking about trying my luck on saturday but not sure how early I should get there I think you’ll be fine to get there for 9:30. I got my dayseats at around midday but that was midweek |
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Post by bordeaux on Jul 10, 2018 6:22:34 GMT
It's odd. There seem to be tons of seats available on Ticketmaster, but it doesn't seem to be available at the half-price booth at Leicester Square. Will I be able to just turn up at the Thursday matinee and get a ticket? Are there any other offers?
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