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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2019 11:22:56 GMT
Soon be one on every highstreet just like Pret It has got a little bit ridiculous now, hasn't it? I mean, fair play to them and all that but their productions are all very similar and, as someone else said in the thread, 'samey' and I'm confident that there are better plays currently in smaller venues which could transfer to the Vaudeville and promote new writing and talent rather than give Mischief a long tenancy to do exactly the same thing over and over and over again. |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jan 26, 2019 12:21:26 GMT
Soon be one on every highstreet just like Pret It has got a little bit ridiculous now, hasn't it? I mean, fair play to them and all that but their productions are all very similar and, as someone else said in the thread, 'samey' and I'm confident that there are better plays currently in smaller venues which could transfer to the Vaudeville and promote new writing and talent rather than give Mischief a long tenancy to do exactly the same thing over and over and over again. The two I have seen are not encouraging me to see more, although I'm not a big play fan. Taking over all these theatres reminds me of the 80'and 90's when Lloyd Webber had 6 shows in Wendy's end |
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Post by Rory on Jan 26, 2019 12:32:26 GMT
After a year of Oscar Wilde, more safe programming from Nimax who have very few theatres which aren't housing long runners as it is (although after reading reports from the Sundance film festival, I suspect the demise of Thriller might not be far off).
Personally, not loving the idea that Mischief shows will be in three West End theatres simultaneously.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2019 15:05:36 GMT
After a year of Oscar Wilde, more safe programming from Nimax who have very few theatres which aren't housing long runners as it is (although after reading reports from the Sundance film festival, I suspect the demise of Thriller might not be far off). Personally, not loving the idea that Mischief shows will be in three West End theatres simultaneously. I don't imagine we will see three Mischief shows for long. Comedy About a Bank Robbery always has offers, I do wonder if that will be the one we see go first. Which would be a shame as I loved it! It's just crazy to me the success these guys have had, it's amazing. Play That Goes Wrong has been running at the Duchess since September 2014 and Comedy About a Bank Robbery has been at the Criterion since March 2016, as well as two runs of Peter Pan Goes Wrong in 2015 and 2016 at the Apollo and Mischief Move Night at the Arts in 2017 to name the major productions. It's just amazing. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2019 15:29:16 GMT
I'd rather see TPTGW go, if one of them has to.
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Post by perfectspy on Jan 26, 2019 15:35:53 GMT
I don't know why, but I see the Vaudeville as a really boring theatre in the West End. I rarely see anything there I have any desire to see. Did you not see True West? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2019 15:40:53 GMT
I don't know why, but I see the Vaudeville as a really boring theatre in the West End. I rarely see anything there I have any desire to see. Did you not see True West? No I haven't, though that is the only thing I've been vaguely enthused to see, because of Kit. The only show I've ever seen there was Forbidden Broadway, which was years ago now! |
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Post by TallPaul on Jan 26, 2019 15:51:48 GMT
Performances of Bank Robbery will soon be taking a short break while refurbishment work takes place at the Criterion.
Unless it's ultra-urgent, and can't be delayed, it does suggest that both the theatre and Mischief think it will run for a while longer yet, otherwise it would surely be scheduled between productions.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2019 16:04:53 GMT
I'd rather see TPTGW go, if one of them has to. I'd rather see Bank Robbery go. That said, everyone I know who's seen both finds the first one they saw to be the better of the two! |
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Post by Dawnstar on Jan 26, 2019 19:09:55 GMT
I'd rather see TPTGW go, if one of them has to. So would I. However as it's consistently easier to get last minute tickets for TCAABR than than TPTGW I'd expect the former to close before the latter. @posterj I saw TPTGW first - back when it was a 1-acter - but it's my least favourite of the three scripted shows. I still enjoy it, just not as much as the other two. |
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Post by Jon on Jan 26, 2019 19:13:40 GMT
Performances of Bank Robbery will soon be taking a short break while refurbishment work takes place at the Criterion. Unless it's ultra-urgent, and can't be delayed, it does suggest that both the theatre and Mischief think it will run for a while longer yet, otherwise it would surely be scheduled between productions. I would guess the Criterion isn’t exactly the most sought after theatre so Bank Robbery probably is safe for a while. I agree it’ll likely close before Goes Wrong. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2019 20:49:12 GMT
For me, each piece loses its sparkle slightly once the original team move on. Henry Shields et al really sell the shows for me with their charisma.
I’d imagine that one of the other two shows in the residency will be Magic Goes Wrong, and I can’t wait!
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Post by Dawnstar on Jan 26, 2019 23:50:31 GMT
For me, each piece loses its sparkle slightly once the original team move on. Henry Shields et al really sell the shows for me with their charisma. I'd agree that as a team the original cast for each show were unbeatable, especially in terms of physicality as the moves were created for their bodies. However I have seen some replacements who I would say have been just as good on an individual basis. |
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Post by stuart on Jan 27, 2019 22:15:07 GMT
I think The Play That Goes Wrong will be on the West End for many many years to come. The Duchess is a small theatre and is likely to find another guaranteed long runner in the immediate future.
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Post by dippy on Jan 27, 2019 23:19:43 GMT
That said, everyone I know who's seen both finds the first one they saw to be the better of the two! Then I suppose I'd better not give a second one a chance even though I sometimes think I am tempted to see the other. |
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Post by freckles on Jan 28, 2019 10:24:49 GMT
Did anyone manage to get the £10 off preview seats mentioned above to work?
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Post by londonmzfitz on Jan 28, 2019 10:40:10 GMT
Yes, Friday afternoon it worked for me... Hope it's not a faux pas to post this link from my email offers here - mischieftheatreoffer.ticketswitch.com/city/2957-london/PBP8-groan-ups/ BUT BUT BUT it says must be booked before 11am TODAY 28.01.19 Save £10 on all price bands for the first 10 performances only*. Offer valid on below performance dates: 20th, 22nd, 24th – 27th, 29th September &1st October (excluding Saturday) *Must be booked by 11am on Monday 28th January |
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Post by galinda on Jan 28, 2019 11:30:30 GMT
She's not commented on Twitter either ... Weeping into her bank account ...? I think that Mischief has enough fans nowadays to be over-excited on Twitter without me needing to join in. (Actually, if you look at my Tweets & Replies rather than just Tweets I have made a number of comments.) In terms of ticket booking, as Nimax evidently doesn't consider me worthy of getting the previews £10 offer that other people have mentioned - despite the number of seats I've booked with them over the last few years - I am holding off until Monday when more of tickets are supposed to go onsale in the hope that there may be stalls seats available at less than £52.50, as I cannot currently afford to make repeat bookings at that price. Where did you read more tickets would be released today? |
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Post by Dawnstar on Jan 28, 2019 15:25:38 GMT
Where did you read more tickets would be released today?
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Post by lynette on Jan 28, 2019 21:21:43 GMT
When I booked by phone, the assistant gave me the impression I was the first person to book and could take my pick of the Theatre. I was booking for early October.
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Post by Dawnstar on Jan 28, 2019 21:49:28 GMT
On Friday I looked through ticket availabilty for a number of dates throughout the run and took a screenshot of the "typical" availability. So it looks like there are a lot of seats that haven't been made available to book yet. Presumably some will be for reserved agencies and perhaps others will be released later.
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Post by gemmiejewel on Feb 5, 2019 23:21:59 GMT
On Friday I looked through ticket availabilty for a number of dates throughout the run and took a screenshot of the "typical" availability. So it looks like there are a lot of seats that haven't been made available to book yet. Presumably some will be for reserved agencies and perhaps others will be released later. It looked the same for me when I was thinking of making the trip from Wales but life has thwarted me and I can only hope for a tour. In relation to a few comments I’ve seen I never normally respond (just lurk) but personally I think comedy on the west end is a good things in these uncertain times and if it’s provided by the same group then good on em. Having a laugh for two hours is a brilliant stress reliever. At least for me anyway. Hope that doesn’t sound too preachy! |
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Post by pianowithsam on Sept 20, 2019 15:27:15 GMT
Anyone going tonight, or in close proximity to the start of the run?
Looking forward to hearing reviews as questioning whether to book or not.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Sept 20, 2019 16:28:08 GMT
Anyone going tonight, or in close proximity to the start of the run? Looking forward to hearing reviews as questioning whether to book or not. I'm there tonight, as is Dawnstar (naturally!) |
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Post by danielwhit on Sept 20, 2019 17:23:41 GMT
I'm also in, dress circle.
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