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Post by enh2 on Aug 10, 2021 18:23:14 GMT
Anyone know why tickets aren’t available for the show in the grand circle for quite a few of the September and October performances?
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Post by fiyero on Aug 10, 2021 18:26:19 GMT
Anyone know why tickets aren’t available for the show in the grand circle for quite a few of the September and October performances? Don’t want to move people down if sales are poor? |
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Post by enh2 on Aug 10, 2021 18:59:45 GMT
Anyone know why tickets aren’t available for the show in the grand circle for quite a few of the September and October performances? Don’t want to move people down if sales are poor? Its weird because from November the grand circle is available for all performances?? |
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Post by ruby on Aug 14, 2021 10:46:49 GMT
Saw this last night as a last minute replacement for Anything Goes.
Really enjoyed it. First time seeing Charlie Stemp as Bert (went pre-Covid but he was off),and he was absolutely brilliant, such a delight to watch. Sat next to a lovely young couple who'd only been dating for a short time, the woman wasn't sure about musicals beforehand, but had a fantastic night.
We got there just after 7pm and the queue outside the theatre was massive. I overheard one of the security staff telling people just to get their tickets ready, and they would be spot checking the Covid certificates. When we got to the door they just scanned the tickets. The queue did move very quickly. There were a lot of people wearing masks in the foyer and bar area but pretty much everyone removed them when seated in the theatre.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2021 13:37:25 GMT
Is it like the touring Australian production set. Also I am shocked that Matt Lee did not become Bert on West End. As he did it on tour He really was amazing
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2021 22:20:50 GMT
Saw this last night as a last minute replacement for Anything Goes. Really enjoyed it. First time seeing Charlie Stemp as Bert (went pre-Covid but he was off),and he was absolutely brilliant, such a delight to watch. Sat next to a lovely young couple who'd only been dating for a short time, the woman wasn't sure about musicals beforehand, but had a fantastic night. We got there just after 7pm and the queue outside the theatre was massive. I overheard one of the security staff telling people just to get their tickets ready, and they would be spot checking the Covid certificates. When we got to the door they just scanned the tickets. The queue did move very quickly. There were a lot of people wearing masks in the foyer and bar area but pretty much everyone removed them when seated in the theatre. Wait, I’m confused. What’s the COVID certificate they’re checking? I’m off to the theatre this week for the first time since before the pandemic and this is the first I’ve heard about this regarding theatre entry. |
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Post by fiyerorocher on Aug 14, 2021 22:27:28 GMT
Saw this last night as a last minute replacement for Anything Goes. Really enjoyed it. First time seeing Charlie Stemp as Bert (went pre-Covid but he was off),and he was absolutely brilliant, such a delight to watch. Sat next to a lovely young couple who'd only been dating for a short time, the woman wasn't sure about musicals beforehand, but had a fantastic night. We got there just after 7pm and the queue outside the theatre was massive. I overheard one of the security staff telling people just to get their tickets ready, and they would be spot checking the Covid certificates. When we got to the door they just scanned the tickets. The queue did move very quickly. There were a lot of people wearing masks in the foyer and bar area but pretty much everyone removed them when seated in the theatre. Wait, I’m confused. What’s the COVID certificate they’re checking? I’m off to the theatre this week for the first time since before the pandemic and this is the first I’ve heard about this regarding theatre entry. Many theatres are now requiring either proof of double vaccination or a negative lateral flow test as a condition of entry. You can find the DMT (who run the Prince Edward) rules here: help.delfontmackintosh.co.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/4403730047762-Proof-of-Vaccination-or-Negative-Test |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2021 8:07:18 GMT
Wait, I’m confused. What’s the COVID certificate they’re checking? I’m off to the theatre this week for the first time since before the pandemic and this is the first I’ve heard about this regarding theatre entry. Many theatres are now requiring either proof of double vaccination or a negative lateral flow test as a condition of entry. You can find the DMT (who run the Prince Edward) rules here: help.delfontmackintosh.co.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/4403730047762-Proof-of-Vaccination-or-Negative-TestI had no idea! Thank you for letting me know. |
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Post by djp on Aug 15, 2021 22:12:05 GMT
Saw this last night as a last minute replacement for Anything Goes. Really enjoyed it. First time seeing Charlie Stemp as Bert (went pre-Covid but he was off),and he was absolutely brilliant, such a delight to watch. Sat next to a lovely young couple who'd only been dating for a short time, the woman wasn't sure about musicals beforehand, but had a fantastic night. We got there just after 7pm and the queue outside the theatre was massive. I overheard one of the security staff telling people just to get their tickets ready, and they would be spot checking the Covid certificates. When we got to the door they just scanned the tickets. The queue did move very quickly. There were a lot of people wearing masks in the foyer and bar area but pretty much everyone removed them when seated in the theatre. Wait, I’m confused. What’s the COVID certificate they’re checking? I’m off to the theatre this week for the first time since before the pandemic and this is the first I’ve heard about this regarding theatre entry. The NHS provides a covid vaccination certificate showing vaccination status or recent test results in a mobile phone form or for vaccinations on a paper form with security features.Some places are demanding one or the other. Google nhs covid certificate ? Makes sense as that reduces the chances of sitting next to a covid carrier for 3 hours , but doesn't remove it, and the kids watching Mary Poppins won't be vaccinated or tested. This comes back in later for large public ventures, - not clear about whether it will for theatres - which is odd as its not compulsory for bigger events now as they wanted to give everyone the chance to get vaccinated.
Bottom line is the theatre may have asked for it, may or not be enforcing it and it may all change later in the year.
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Post by enh2 on Aug 17, 2021 7:54:03 GMT
Are there any plans to tour Mary Poppins?? Would love to see it on the road again!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2021 10:31:30 GMT
Can Liz Robertson still sing? No shade but the last time I heard her sing was on the 1998 Hey Mr Producer DVD and she is awful on that. Miss Andrew is a fairly demanding sing - is she hitting all the notes?
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Post by maggiem on Aug 17, 2021 12:35:12 GMT
Can Liz Robertson still sing? No shade but the last time I heard her sing was on the 1998 Hey Mr Producer DVD and she is awful on that. Miss Andrew is a fairly demanding sing - is she hitting all the notes? Yes she is. I was at the opening night on 7th August and I couldn't hear a bum note. she got a big cheer at the curtain call too. |
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Post by Being Alive on Aug 17, 2021 12:35:59 GMT
Can Liz Robertson still sing? No shade but the last time I heard her sing was on the 1998 Hey Mr Producer DVD and she is awful on that. Miss Andrew is a fairly demanding sing - is she hitting all the notes? Absolutely can - a vast improvement on Claire Moore too! |
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Post by scarpia on Aug 18, 2021 9:47:09 GMT
Can Liz Robertson still sing? No shade but the last time I heard her sing was on the 1998 Hey Mr Producer DVD and she is awful on that. Miss Andrew is a fairly demanding sing - is she hitting all the notes? Absolutely can - a vast improvement on Claire Moore too! I was rather confused by what was going on with Claire Moore's vocals last year in the role. Was she directed to sing it like that? Given her background I thought she would have been able to achieve the vocal acrobatics of Rosie Ashe (who hasn't been bettered in that role yet, IMHO). |
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Post by Being Alive on Aug 18, 2021 9:50:23 GMT
Absolutely agree - we know Claire can sing it exactly as Rosie did, and yet there was some weird thing going on when she played the part.
And yup - we haven't had anyone nearly as good as Rosie Ashe!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2021 11:02:57 GMT
Rosie Ashe was terrifying, no one has committed to that part the way she did, 100%
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Post by appoul on Aug 28, 2021 18:22:25 GMT
I wonder why they don't sell merchandise on the show website...
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Post by MusicalTalk on Aug 28, 2021 18:36:41 GMT
I wonder why they don't sell merchandise on the show website... My guess is they want people to see the show. |
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Post by enh2 on Aug 28, 2021 19:30:47 GMT
I wonder why they don't sell merchandise on the show website... Would love it if they did - such an amazing experience. Hope it tours again once it’s left London. |
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Post by sprampster on Aug 28, 2021 21:45:53 GMT
Anyone know why tickets aren’t available for the show in the grand circle for quite a few of the September and October performances? It’s tradition by Disney Theatrical when schools go back they take the top level off sale they have been doing the same at The Lion King for years .Shame as they could actually give something back and do school deals or incentives |
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Post by FairyGodmother on Aug 29, 2021 0:20:58 GMT
I wonder why they don't sell merchandise on the show website... Would love it if they did - such an amazing experience. Hope it tours again once it’s left London. I wish they did too. They had a "Practically Perfect in Every Way" apron when I saw the tour in 2016 (  ) and I still regret a little bit that I didn't buy one. My Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious bag is still going strong though! |
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Post by critchyboy on Aug 29, 2021 19:29:32 GMT
Had a good time on Friday learning (very slowly) some of the choreography to Supercalifragilisticexpialidocus Thanks to Kids Week in Leicester Square!!! Middle son enjoyed it too and I don’t think I embarrassed him too much!!!!!
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Post by wardrobemistress76 on Aug 30, 2021 12:18:31 GMT
Saw this last week. I love this show. It means the absolute world to me.
However, Zizi’s voice is just so utterly ghastly. It genuinely makes me feel so uncomfortable.
There is no denying her acting, dancing and commitment to her role, but her tone makes me … I don’t know.
I just felt so uncomfortable any time she started to sing.
She ruined the show for me.
Not a patch on her sister Scarlett.
And Charlie Stemp …. What exactly is the big deal? He exaggerates every single word he sings. Sounds as though he has marbles in his mouth!
Probably the worst Mary Poppins cast I have ever seen, and that makes me sad.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2021 14:42:27 GMT
Saw this last week. I love this show. It means the absolute world to me. However, Zizi’s voice is just so utterly ghastly. It genuinely makes me feel so uncomfortable. There is no denying her acting, dancing and commitment to her role, but her tone makes me … I don’t know. I just felt so uncomfortable any time she started to sing. She ruined the show for me. Not a patch on her sister Scarlett. And Charlie Stemp …. What exactly is the big deal? He exaggerates every single word he sings. Sounds as though he has marbles in his mouth! Probably the worst Mary Poppins cast I have ever seen, and that makes me sad. I felt exactly the same as you about zizi when I saw her on the tour. |
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Post by dippy on Aug 30, 2021 16:05:09 GMT
Add me to the feeling the same club, but I didn't really like Scarlett's Mary either. I still have vague memories of Laura Michelle Kelly who was wonderful and I remember liking Lisa O'Hare.
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) and I still regret a little bit that I didn't buy one.
