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Post by barrowside on Jan 5, 2019 11:12:26 GMT
Dublin really loves this show. Terrific atmosphere and energy at The Abbey. Very long standing ovation last night.
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Post by stagey on Jan 5, 2019 17:15:23 GMT
Think I’ll dayseat for this - will be good to see something different
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Post by liv22 on Jan 13, 2019 11:27:14 GMT
I listened to the cast recording for the first time last week, and I fell in love with it. I must have listened to 'Something's Missing' hundreds of times already. So now I've booked for the first Wednesday matinee of previews at the Phoenix (only £12 for row E of the Grand which is great for my bank balance come middle of January ha) so I'm very excited to see it on stage!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2019 12:32:17 GMT
Just arrived in Dublin and what's the first thing I see at the airport? A huge CFA poster! #iamhere
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2019 22:14:47 GMT
Just got back from seeing this. Crying all the way to my hotel room.
How do I start? Oh my God. This is sensational, stunning. I just witnessed perfection. This is the show you all need to get tickets for! Make this show your number one priority!!! I'm serious.
From the first drum beat chills were running through my entire body. I have been listening to the BCR a lot, but seeing this, live on stage, it's something else. The choreography, the little details, every little move the actors do, the lighting.
What a cast, guys, WHAT A CAST!! Rachel Tucker, Harry Morrison, Emma Salvo, David Shannon, Cat Simmons, Jonathan Andrew Hume... And everyone else really, but those six were the standouts.
And what an audience. We were roaring after "Welcome to the Rock". And I must say the bar scene song wasn't one of my faves, but seeing it on stage totally changed my mind. It's spectacular. We all went crazy in the audience. "Something's Missing" destroyed me. I knew what was coming but I bursted into tears. Not a dry eye in the auditorium. And that finale, omg, instant standing ovation from everyone.
The theatre is lovely. I was in F11 and had a great view. Now, I don't get why there's no security at all at the door, or someone asking to see the tickets before you go in. One drunk guy was in the foyer bothering everyone and asking for money. I felt really uncomfortable.
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Post by Rory on Jan 16, 2019 22:42:05 GMT
Seeing it Saturday night. Can't wait!
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Post by wickedgrin on Jan 17, 2019 0:01:42 GMT
Well on the basis of that review @eldermillan I have booked for a performance early in the run at the Phoenix. I will be going into this totally blind as I have not listened to the cast recording. Front side stalls seat for £45 - not too bad I thought given the ludicrous prices in the WE at the moment. The seat next to me is £65 and seats further towards the centre on the same row are £95!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2019 0:03:23 GMT
Well on the basis of that review @eldermillan I have booked for a performance early in the run at the Phoenix. I will be going into this totally blind as I have not listened to the cast recording. Front side stalls seat for £45 - not too bad I thought given the ludicrous prices in the WE at the moment. You won't regret it! |
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Post by wickedgrin on Jan 17, 2019 0:05:15 GMT
I will post my thoughts on here naturally!
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Post by QueerTheatre on Jan 17, 2019 10:10:24 GMT
Are there any offers on this yet? it doesn't appear to be selling that well yet
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Post by Being Alive on Jan 17, 2019 12:03:10 GMT
Are there any offers on this yet? it doesn't appear to be selling that well yet No offers till after Press Night from what I've been told. |
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Post by QueerTheatre on Jan 17, 2019 12:16:09 GMT
hmmm... that seems like bad marketing. They need to get offers in early to fill the previews, because hopefully they wont need them after press night!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2019 12:21:02 GMT
I think because of the audience response from Dublin, they are holding off offers because thet expect to get great reviews and word of mouth.
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Post by QueerTheatre on Jan 17, 2019 12:57:02 GMT
Thats totally fair.... but it takes a while for that to happen. At the very least i'd have offers for the first week out by now, but what do i know (a lot, this is my job!)
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Post by QueerTheatre on Jan 17, 2019 12:57:46 GMT
(to clarify that was meant to sound shady towards the marketing agency & producers, rather than you @danielhohnson14)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2019 12:59:47 GMT
(to clarify that was meant to sound shady towards the marketing agency & producers, rather than you @danielhohnson14) Don't worry haha, I didn't read it as shady toward me. But I do agree, buzz takes a while to build, especially for a show like this where the general public don't know this show at all, whilst theatre fans do.  |
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Post by dgjbear on Jan 17, 2019 14:06:11 GMT
I am looking forward to seeing this next month more than I was Hamilton this time last year. I love the OBC recording more than most I've heard in the last 5 years. I hope it lives up to my expectations, but nice to read some good feedback here.
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Post by jamb0r on Jan 17, 2019 14:09:06 GMT
There was a huge sale on TodayTix around Black Friday for the first few weeks of previews. I picked up some front row upper circle tickets for £15, and it looked like most dates included in the offer were selling pretty well as the cheaper seats were disappearing.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2019 14:16:46 GMT
There was a huge sale on TodayTix around Black Friday for the first few weeks of previews. I picked up some front row upper circle tickets for £15, and it looked like most dates included in the offer were selling pretty well as the cheaper seats were disappearing. I brought my ticket in the same sale and I agree, it seemed at least the cheaper tickets sold very well by the end of the sale, which I'm thrilled about. What will be the real tester, and something that will keep this show thriving, and maybe some who have already seen it can give more opinion on this, but will it get repeat viewers and a fanbase? Because Rachel will bring her fans for sure, but is the show itself the type of show that will get the fanbase coming again and again? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2019 16:14:52 GMT
There was a huge sale on TodayTix around Black Friday for the first few weeks of previews. I picked up some front row upper circle tickets for £15, and it looked like most dates included in the offer were selling pretty well as the cheaper seats were disappearing. I brought my ticket in the same sale and I agree, it seemed at least the cheaper tickets sold very well by the end of the sale, which I'm thrilled about. What will be the real tester, and something that will keep this show thriving, and maybe some who have already seen it can give more opinion on this, but will it get repeat viewers and a fanbase? Because Rachel will bring her fans for sure, but is the show itself the type of show that will get the fanbase coming again and again? Obviously I can only speak for myself, but I’ve booked my second and third trips already. With a bit of luck this can certainly have mass appeal but I think will take some time to grow like Broadway. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2019 17:11:54 GMT
Are there any offers on this yet? it doesn't appear to be selling that well yet I booked in Get Into London Theatre (or whatever it's called now). Got top price stalls for 40 quid. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2019 17:49:47 GMT
In the spirit of the show I'm going to buy a cheap ticket to another show and hope I get diverted to the Phoenix.
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Post by wickedgrin on Jan 17, 2019 18:09:07 GMT
This is definitely going to need brilliant reviews and more importantly good word of mouth to be a hit. Although the Phoenix isn't a large theatre for a musical with just 1000 seats. So not a large theatre to fill.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2019 18:16:42 GMT
This is definitely going to need brilliant reviews and more importantly good word of mouth to be a hit. Although the Phoenix isn't a large theatre for a musical with just 1000 seats. So not a large theatre to fill. Tell that to The Girls or Bend It Like Beckham... or Sophie Louise-Dann. 😂 |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2019 15:55:54 GMT
I didn't even realise this trailer was of the Dublin/London cast until I recognised Rachel! How exciting! |
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