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Post by v2david on Nov 26, 2021 1:03:22 GMT
When they said after 20 minutes they’re re-opening the bars, I left. Early start in the morning. Just curious did they say what happened? It seems to happen over and over (not for 30 minutes...), so peculiar that this has not been fixed yet. Also considering that many will need to factor in train timetables and the like, the time when it finishes should not be a lottery...
My show went off flawlessly tonight. But this is a highly technical masterpiece. It really is amazing how it is all put together so seamlessly. It isn't shocking if they have had a few hiccups along the way. That being said, it is all worth it!! Go see this!! It is an amazing spectacle!!
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Post by G on Nov 26, 2021 19:30:26 GMT
Just curious did they say what happened? It seems to happen over and over (not for 30 minutes...), so peculiar that this has not been fixed yet. Also considering that many will need to factor in train timetables and the like, the time when it finishes should not be a lottery...
My show went off flawlessly tonight. But this is a highly technical masterpiece. It really is amazing how it is all put together so seamlessly. It isn't shocking if they have had a few hiccups along the way. That being said, it is all worth it!! Go see this!! It is an amazing spectacle!!
Agree, I've seen it and loved it and luckily have no commute issues! Surely the hiccups will be fixed along the way. I've been a commuter for a long time (back in Italy where I'm from) so was also emphatizing with those concerned with the timetables. Most likely the longer delays are the exception and will occur less and less often. |
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Post by eua78 on Nov 27, 2021 13:18:31 GMT
Anyone know if this has a life after west end ? I'd love to see it but cant make the time during its current run, any rumours of a UK tour etc I can't imagine this will tour. It is too technical of a show. And if it did tour, it would have to lose a ton of it's effects. If anything, it would have to move to another theater for a lengthy stay. Broadway perhaps? This is a special show though. Catch it now while you can! Might try for rush tickets sometime next year, I only go the theatre every few months so I'm hoping it'll extend into the summer as I'm already in London for a few days in July  |
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Post by robertb213 on Nov 27, 2021 19:43:16 GMT
I'm hoping to get Rush for this tomorrow before Love Story in the evening 🤞
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Post by gillian on Nov 27, 2021 22:10:59 GMT
At the matinee today we had a show stop. It was the most endearing show stop I have ever experienced. Richard's tail became stuck in the frame of the boat and he needed to be released. He remained in character the entire time, apologetically looking at the audience, shrugging and being embarrassed. The most amazing improv puppetry. Incredible show.
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Post by robertb213 on Nov 28, 2021 11:59:11 GMT
Rush success for this afternoon! Can't wait 🐯
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Post by Stephen on Nov 28, 2021 20:56:13 GMT
Just booked my ticket on the Today Tix Black Friday deal. £50 for the end of Row L in the stalls seems like pretty good value for this given the alterations to the theatre. Reading all of the great reviews here and in the press has made me very excited for this!
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Post by robertb213 on Nov 28, 2021 21:07:32 GMT
Managed to get C25 in the Rush for today's matinee, which is the end of the third row. A great seat for the tall as there's nothing behind you so you don't need to slump down, and sitting up also means you can see the stage-floor projections as well.
Quite simply, it's brilliant. So much more than just the film on stage, it's thrilling, poignant, inventive, magical....honestly one of the best
pieces of theatre I've ever seen (and I'm on 700-odd).
The puppetry is stunning, it's beautifully choreographed, and Hiran is just spectacular as Pi. It's an incredibly authentic performance, powerful, at times funny, physically demanding, and he gives his all.
I'm sure the view is fantastic from the circle but equally it felt amazing to be so close to the action, you really feel part of it. The front row ducked a few times as the various animals got a bit playful and fish and turtles swam over their heads. I even had the tiger passing by my shoulder at one point.
No technical hiccups or stops either, the whole thing ran smoothly which is some feat given all of the technical skills on show.
Literally the only weak link is that Mr Okamoto can't act. At all. He's dreadful. But he's one small weak link in an otherwise epic production.
Loved it. Can't stop thinking about it. Amazing.
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Post by Rory on Nov 28, 2021 21:23:13 GMT
I saw it on Thursday and loved it too. Hiran Abeysekera is superb as Pi. It's pure stage magic.
There was one bit which made the whole audience gasp. So so clever. The lighting, puppetry and design all conjure up sense of place so vividly.
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Post by Lemansky on Nov 29, 2021 10:37:35 GMT
We were there on the 24th with the long show stop. It stopped with about 40 mins of the show left so we were very close to the end! I was sure it wasn't longer than 25 minutes as we were at the tube station by 10.30. I think everyone who was able to stay was incredibly glad they managed to get it restarted so we could see the end.
As far as we could tell it was an issue with the boat, maybe not coming fully up out of the ground and perhaps the revolve. When the scene started just before the stop the boat was facing front on - when they restarted it after the fix it was side on, so something must have happened for it not to be in the right place. they checked it over a lot during the stop and made sure it was turning properly. The bar re-opening was towards the end of the break - the people sitting next to me decided to go and get drinks but were asked to go back to their seats as they were about to start the show again.
I loved it so much and was so glad we got to see it, our tickets had been rescheduled at least 4 times since I booked them. It's just wonderful.
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 29, 2021 11:35:04 GMT
robertb213 it appears we were sat next to each other yesterday afternoon! Put me in the camp of having liked it but not loved it. Great central performance, largely good supporting cast, great puppetry and a nice design, but it left me a little bit...cold? There's real emotion in there but I found a lot of act 1 to be style over substance. I also unfavourably compared it to War Horse, which I have to admit I did prefer (I never forgot the puppets were puppets in this, whereas I did in War Horse if that makes sense?) I thought the seat was a touch too close too (ok room for a tall person but I did struggle with seeing the floor projections - I'd opt for Dress Circle if I had the choice). Probably 4 stars for me. Good but not brilliant.
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Post by robertb213 on Nov 29, 2021 11:58:59 GMT
Being Alive Haha, small world! This is where board members need badges 🤣 That's an interesting comparison to War Horse actually. The puppetry in that was mindblowing but otherwise it left me stone cold, whereas I was engrossed in The Life Of Pi from start to finish. I may be slightly biased towards anything with a tiger in it, to be fair 🐯
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Post by londonpostie on Nov 29, 2021 13:26:57 GMT
Managed to get C25 in the Rush for today's matinee, which is the end of the third row. A great seat for the tall as there's nothing behind you so you don't need to slump down, and sitting up also means you can see the stage-floor projections as well.
I took a Black Friday deal (to spend vouchers) but it was Stalls front row and I'd read how upstairs might be the better view.
Going to the matinee on Wednesday. I'm guessing now that being so close will have its own charm?
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Post by robertb213 on Nov 29, 2021 15:09:43 GMT
I think both levels will offer different experiences - the circle will allow you to take it all in and should feel very cinematic (I'd definitely sit there next time to compare), but there was a certain thrill to being so close to the puppetry. The people in the front row near me certainly loved it. I would say the ends of the front row may be better than central, just because of some scenery which may partially obscure the view briefly at times, but it's certainly an enjoyable and immersive way to experience the show 😁
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Post by nottobe on Nov 29, 2021 16:48:56 GMT
I am looking at matinee on 16th December and was wondering if there are any deals for it, the cheap tickets don't seem to be the best and on the higher end of my budget.
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Post by edi on Nov 29, 2021 22:52:07 GMT
From row D in stalls I could see the floor perfectly well, they did a good job with elevating the auditorium.
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Post by robertb213 on Nov 29, 2021 23:51:33 GMT
I am looking at matinee on 16th December and was wondering if there are any deals for it, the cheap tickets don't seem to be the best and on the higher end of my budget. No deals that I've seen but keep an eye on how it's selling, if there's still decent seats the day before you go, chances are you'll be able to get a £25 Rush seat on TodayTix at 10am on the morning of the 16th 😀 |
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Post by Stephen on Nov 30, 2021 1:05:01 GMT
I booked a Black Friday deal in December for a rear stalls seat (Far right of Row L) I got it for £50 down from £60 on the DMT site. My friends tried to book today and it seems that dynamic pricing has kicked in and the seat is now £47.50 on DMT! Still, for this show, it seems like fair value to me.
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Post by v2david on Dec 1, 2021 20:34:55 GMT
Literally the only weak link is that Mr Okamoto can't act. At all. He's dreadful. But he's one small weak link in an otherwise epic production. Loved it. Can't stop thinking about it. Amazing. I honestly liked his acting. In fact, I thought all of the acting was great. I am curious why you didn't like his performance? I thought it was spot on. |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Dec 1, 2021 22:13:27 GMT
I thought this was great. I loved the book and so I have the classic "it's not as good as..." but regardless I totally recommend.
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Post by robertb213 on Dec 1, 2021 22:23:56 GMT
Literally the only weak link is that Mr Okamoto can't act. At all. He's dreadful. But he's one small weak link in an otherwise epic production. Loved it. Can't stop thinking about it. Amazing. I honestly liked his acting. In fact, I thought all of the acting was great. I am curious why you didn't like his performance? I thought it was spot on. He delivered every line really slowly and over-emphasised every word, he honestly felt like he'd been roped in from a local Am-Dram group! |
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Post by edi on Dec 2, 2021 8:02:08 GMT
I honestly liked his acting. In fact, I thought all of the acting was great. I am curious why you didn't like his performance? I thought it was spot on. He delivered every line really slowly and over-emphasised every word, he honestly felt like he'd been roped in from a local Am-Dram group! I felt the same way for all hospital scenes. For some reason they felt like acting |
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Post by londonpostie on Dec 2, 2021 8:20:47 GMT
Full standing ovation from what I could see at the matinee yeasterday. What a beautiful theatre the Wyndham's is! 100 short of the 760 capacity for that performance. Woman next to me was a walk up, didn't like to ask what she paid.
I moved at the interval from the very front row to end of third, allowing me to slightly stroke Mr Richard Parker as he came past.
Not especially my thing but clearly has very broad appeal - it's gonna run and run ..
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Post by barelyathletic on Dec 2, 2021 16:10:21 GMT
Saw this last night from the circle. Great seats and a great view. Wyndhams really is one of my favourite West End theatres. Life of Pi is as visually arresting as you would expect. The puppetry is really good but, will anything impress as much as the first time one saw Joey in War Horse? Possibly not. Having said that Richard Parker seemed to become more real as the show went on (and there is a splendidly surreal scene with him that's not in the book or the film as far as I remember). Hiran Abeysekera holds the stage throughout as Pi, doing an admirable job of driving the story on with a great deal of charm. But, the script is a bit anemic once you strip away the design element, and I left without feeling particularly emotionally involved. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would heartily recommend it as a show but it didn't quite blow me away as much as I'd expected after waiting all this time. Four stars.
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Post by jojo on Dec 2, 2021 18:16:12 GMT
I love the sound of this, and it sounds like something that's definitely worth seeing in person in a theatre. Just what the theatre world needs right now. I hope they are rewarded with good ticket sales.
I too am in the "I've read the book, ..." club, but thankfully I have a terrible memory so can't remember an awful lot of the plot, but do know I enjoyed it, so will come to this expecting to enjoy it, but not too distracted by changes.
I do have very strong, positive memories of War Horse and how quickly the horses felt real, and how emotionally attached I became to them (and the humans). It will be tough to match that, but my shoddy memory does remember enough from the book to know the plot and characters are all very different, so I should be able to stay in the moment if the show is as good as I've heard.
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