|
|
Post by FrontroverPaul on Sept 11, 2019 12:58:02 GMT
Thanks, I also got that email and will be booking a matinee ticket next Wednesday.
That is incidentally the highest ticket price for an amateur show I have ever encountered. Most are between £12 and £18 and the most I've ever paid was about £28 at Bristol Hippodrome.
|
|
5,142 posts
|
Post by TallPaul on Sept 11, 2019 13:42:15 GMT
That is incidentally the highest ticket price for an amateur show I have ever encountered. Most are between £12 and £18 and the most I've ever paid was about £28 at Bristol Hippodrome. Yes it does seem high, even for a society with a reputation as good as LAOS'. The top price for an upcoming local production of Shrek is £27. Of course what we don't know is how much Leeds Grand charge to hire the theatre. I couldn't quite remember where I'd read it, but after a bit of searching, I've found this line in the annual accounts, which relates to the agreement between Leeds Grand and Opera North: " The weekly licence fee from 2010/11 was £30,300, rising in line with RPI each year." So it's probably closer to £40,000 per week now! |
|
|
|
Post by FrontroverPaul on Sept 11, 2019 15:57:07 GMT
An amateur My Fair Lady ran for exactly the same number of performances at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury near me earlier this year and I think I paid £25 there for front row stalls. That's a fairly prestigious and upmarket venue where touring shows can be priced up to £65.
I'd still book this MFL at Leeds even if it also cost £65 but I do think that amateur show tickets should not exceed £30.
(I like theatres that sell front row stalls seats at the lowest band price as a policy even though there's no restriction on the view. New Wolsey in Ipswich a prime example, £10 usually even for one off gigs.)
|
|
|
|
Post by FrontroverPaul on Sept 21, 2019 21:51:02 GMT
Flora The Red Menace at the Regis Centre Bognor Regis from November 21-23. University Of Chichester production. I'd never heard of that one. Booked .
{Curtains, the previous week,same group/same theatre, is also a rare choice for an amateur / student show but a professional production is touring from next month onwards}
|
|
4,961 posts
|
Post by Someone in a tree on Sept 24, 2019 11:37:54 GMT
Flora The Red Menace at the Regis Centre Bognor Regis from November 21-23. University Of Chichester production. I'd never heard of that one. Booked . {Curtains, the previous week,same group/same theatre, is also a rare choice for an amateur / student show but a professional production is touring from next month onwards} I love the score to Flora |
|
|
|
Post by partytentdown on Sept 24, 2019 11:57:20 GMT
Sedos in London have announced their shows for 2020, I'm a bit disappointed in the musicals this time round but they do have 'Working' which I enjoyed at the Southwark Playhouse.
|
|
2,416 posts
|
Post by robertb213 on Sept 24, 2019 12:37:52 GMT
Sedos in London have announced their shows for 2020, I'm a bit disappointed in the musicals this time round but they do have 'Working' which I enjoyed at the Southwark Playhouse. Thank you - I'll be booking for Musical Of Musicals: The Musical and The Mystery Of Edwin Drood 😀 |
|
|
|
Post by xanady on Sept 24, 2019 21:33:51 GMT
Flora was Kander/Ebbs first collaboration and has never played the WE as far as I know... think Liza Minnelli played it on Broadway from memory ?
|
|
8,103 posts
|
Post by alece10 on Sept 25, 2019 9:52:25 GMT
Flora was Kander/Ebbs first collaboration and has never played the WE as far as I know... think Liza Minnelli played it on Broadway from memory ? You are correct. |
|
632 posts
|
Post by jek on Sept 26, 2019 7:57:56 GMT
I saw Flora the Red Menace at the Orange Tree Theatre Theatre in Richmond in, I am surprised to find out, 1994 (I thought it was a couple of years later than that). I don't recognise any of the names involved: Elizabeth Mansfield, Dale Rapley, Christopher Staines (others with more theatre knowledge might). I do remember it being a good night out - possibly because it was a score that I already knew and loved, with a theme that I had a particular interest in (just like Harold Rome's Pins and Needles). I've always wondered why 'A Quiet Thing' isn't a better known song - particularly as it seems perfect for those moments we've all had when a success turns out not to require trumpets but quiet reflection. There is a lovely Liza Minelli rendition on youtube.
|
|
2,416 posts
|
Post by robertb213 on Sept 26, 2019 18:13:59 GMT
|
|
|
|
Post by FrontroverPaul on Oct 28, 2019 0:40:22 GMT
( Could the title of this thread be amended to read .... 2019-2020 ?)
Adventures Of Tom Sawyer - the Musical at King Alfred Phoenix Theatre, London NW11 20-23 February 2020. Not on sale yet.
|
|
19,670 posts
|
Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 28, 2019 12:27:16 GMT
( Could the title of this thread be amended to read .... 2019-2020 ?) Done |
|
|
|
Post by Mr Snow on Oct 29, 2019 9:59:53 GMT
( Could the title of this thread be amended to read .... 2019-2020 ?) Adventures Of Tom Sawyer - the Musical at King Alfred Phoenix Theatre, London NW11 20-23 February 2020. Not on sale yet. Truly qualifies as rare. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Tom_Sawyer_(musical)Thanks Keep them coming.... |
|
|
|
Post by FrontroverPaul on Nov 6, 2019 10:40:28 GMT
Not that rare as I think it was on in London a few years ago but not often chosen by amateur companies
The Secret Garden is at Theatre Royal Windsor from Monday 18-Saturday 23 November including Thursday and Saturday matinees.
Very unusual to schedule 8 performances of an amateur musical, most run for only 4 or 5, wishing the company a successful week.
|
|
|
|
Post by FrontroverPaul on Dec 5, 2019 22:14:19 GMT
( Could the title of this thread be amended to read .... 2019-2020 ?) Adventures Of Tom Sawyer - the Musical at King Alfred Phoenix Theatre, London NW11 20-23 February 2020. Not on sale yet. Truly qualifies as rare. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Tom_Sawyer_(musical)Thanks Keep them coming.... This show is now on sale via Ticket Source. Any other suggestions for the more obscure musicals being performed as amateur productions in 2020 most welcome. |
|
|
|
Post by FrontroverPaul on Dec 6, 2019 0:40:18 GMT
Here's a rare one I think which I've just found myself and booked.
The Matchgirls is at the Thameside Theatre Grays Essex from 13 -15 February.
A brave choice but probably a hard sell. I'd never heard of it.
|
|
|
|
Post by FrontroverPaul on Dec 8, 2019 18:50:05 GMT
Cry Baby is on at the Curve Leicester Studio from Thursday 26 March - Saturday 28 March at 7pm . No matinees and it's one I really want to see so got a ticket.
I'll need to catch the train back to London at 9.52 pm. which is slightly risky but from viewing on You Tube I think Cry Baby is about 2 hours 20 minutes including an interval.
|
|
511 posts
|
Post by Deal J on Dec 9, 2019 13:14:25 GMT
Cry Baby is on at the Curve Leicester Studio from Thursday 26 March - Saturday 28 March at 7pm . No matinees and it's one I really want to see so got a ticket. I'll need to catch the train back to London at 9.52 pm. which is slightly risky but from viewing on You Tube I think Cry Baby is about 2 hours 20 minutes including an interval. Ooh that's a good spot... I love the original movie but haven't seen the musical version. This could be my chance! |
|
|
|
Post by FrontroverPaul on Dec 13, 2019 2:34:59 GMT
Billy, The Billy Liar Musical is on at the Concordia Theatre, Hinckley from Monday 17 - Saturday 22 February at 7.30pm. No matinees unfortunately.
|
|
|
|
Post by FrontroverPaul on Dec 30, 2019 20:17:58 GMT
It Shoulda Been You is at Hampton Hill Theatre from Tuesday 24 - Saturday 28 March, performed by Bros Theatre company.
The same group has scheduled Cry Baby at this venue from 27 -31 October.
|
|
4,961 posts
|
Post by Someone in a tree on Dec 30, 2019 21:13:17 GMT
It Shoulda Been You is at Hampton Hill Theatre from Tuesday 24 - Saturday 28 March, performed by Bros Theatre company. The same group has scheduled Cry Baby at this venue from 27 -31 October. It's great to see Matt and Luke are back together again... 😉 |
|
632 posts
|
Post by jek on Dec 30, 2019 22:55:23 GMT
|
|
|
|
Post by FrontroverPaul on Jan 9, 2020 0:43:28 GMT
I'm not sure whether this is an amateur production but the £18 ticket price suggests it probably is. It's certainly a rare one.
"Red. The Red Riding Hood Musical" is at the Brookside Theatre, Romford from Wed 26 - Sat 29 February.
I think it may only have been performed in Ireland.
|
|
4,961 posts
|
Post by Someone in a tree on Jan 14, 2020 13:15:30 GMT
|
|
