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Post by indis on May 25, 2017 13:43:15 GMT
thanks 🙂
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Post by wickedgrin on May 25, 2017 13:43:49 GMT
It wouldn't be for me but then I like to be close to the action. You would get a full clear view and at a cheap price value for money. Today Tix seem to have rush tickets virtually all the time and I have been offered some excellent stalls seats for £25.
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2017 21:39:15 GMT
Got 15 pound tickets for this for early September row A23-24 but unfortunately didn't look at the Monkey's page beforehand. Now I see that A24 is described as limited legroom and that A23 isn't much better. Are they really that bad? Any personal experience would be gratefullly noted.
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Post by cheesy116 on May 27, 2017 22:00:30 GMT
Got 15 pound tickets for this for early September row A23-24 but unfortunately didn't look at the Monkey's page beforehand. Now I see that A24 is described as limited legroom and that A23 isn't much better. Are they really that bad? Any personal experience would be gratefullly noted. I have sat in A24 before, albeit not while watching 42nd Street, and I found it adequate leg room for myself and I am 5ft5. |
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Post by theatre-turtle on May 27, 2017 22:01:07 GMT
Got 15 pound tickets for this for early September row A23-24 but unfortunately didn't look at the Monkey's page beforehand. Now I see that A24 is described as limited legroom and that A23 isn't much better. Are they really that bad? Any personal experience would be gratefullly noted. 24 is a squeeze and quite a bit tighter, but 23 is fine (only marginally tighter than 22) - I've sat in 23 and I'm 5 f 10, with no problems. |
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Post by CG on the loose on May 28, 2017 7:28:14 GMT
Got 15 pound tickets for this for early September row A23-24 but unfortunately didn't look at the Monkey's page beforehand. Now I see that A24 is described as limited legroom and that A23 isn't much better. Are they really that bad? Any personal experience would be gratefullly noted. I posted a photo upthread (link below) of the equivalent seats on the other side A0-1 which should give you some idea. I'd happily sit in A1 (A23) and have booked it for two shows later in the run, but would hesitate re A0. theatreboard.co.uk/post/112550 |
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Post by danb on May 28, 2017 8:09:59 GMT
Me and my 6'4" frame are having palpatations just looking at this seat. I once sat in the side stalls at the Palladium where the curve of the seats is so tight I had to go & bother the box office for a swap...
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2017 5:40:51 GMT
Thanks so much for the feedback - I feel I can relax between now and September now. Seriously though a great help.
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Post by Pennywise57 on May 30, 2017 17:38:42 GMT
I saw the matinée of this on the 20th. What to say. I don't think there's sufficient words in the English language to adequately describe how much joy I felt while watching this!! Phenomenal, just utterly phenomenal from start to finish. I was grinning like some deranged Cheshire Cat most of the way through the show. Yes there's not much story going on but what is there is more than serviceable, and honestly when every other aspect of this show is that gobsmackingly good, I don't care one jot. One of the best things I've seen in my 4 years of theatre-going. Thank you all for being so positive about 42nd Street here as I wasn't remotely interested in seeing this before I read this thread. Believe the hype here, JUST GO!!!
I'm back down in London in October to see Dreamgirls, so will definitely be seeing 42nd Street again while I'm there. I'm just hoping it'll still be open then, judging by what some people have been saying here, it may not be. Surely a show this good wont close anytime soon?! Surely?!?
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Post by singularsensation10 on May 31, 2017 19:30:18 GMT
Saw the show for the second time today, first time with Sheena Easton. I'm just going to go out there and say it - does she realise this isn't pantomime? Show still as fantastic and spectacular as ever, just didn't adore Sheena!
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2017 19:38:08 GMT
I'm surprised how many people didn't like Sheena, I thought she was fabulous!
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Post by vabbian on May 31, 2017 19:48:49 GMT
Also saw again today -in the interval now.
Dare I say this may be my favourite show in the West end right now?
Has such a grandeur to it, love love love!!
On a side note, tonight seems to be packed. All levels are open
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Post by vabbian on May 31, 2017 19:58:23 GMT
Also at £2.50 for a bottle of water
I'm pretty sure I need to take out a mortgage for that
Ahhhhhh the good old days when I used to live in China
10p a bottle...
Pretty sure I would sooner die than pay £2.50
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 31, 2017 21:09:18 GMT
Me too. I saw it with the understudy and she wasn't a patch on Sheena. I'd love them to record this cast, I suspect they won't though. I'm surprised how many people didn't like Sheena, I thought she was fabulous! |
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2017 21:10:02 GMT
Me too. I saw it with the understudy and she wasn't a patch on Sheena. I'd love them to record this cast, I suspect they won't though. I'm surprised how many people didn't like Sheena, I thought she was fabulous! They may |
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 31, 2017 21:11:09 GMT
They have to! Me too. I saw it with the understudy and she wasn't a patch on Sheena. I'd love them to record this cast, I suspect they won't though. They may |
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Post by theatre-turtle on May 31, 2017 21:27:07 GMT
I'm surprised how many people didn't like Sheena, I thought she was fabulous! I thought she was spot on, as was Clare Halse. Tom Lister pretty great as well. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 31, 2017 21:28:37 GMT
And Jasna Ivir.. camp as Xmas
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2017 21:31:56 GMT
Other than Christopher Howell I loved the cast. But there is something about him I just find consistently annoying and unfunny. It was evident especially in this. But he does ok I guess.
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Post by showgirl on Jun 1, 2017 3:44:35 GMT
Saw the matinee yesterday and when I read the post about Sheena Easton, I thought "Ah! Is that who it was?" Since I didn't know any cast names in advance and am always quite happy about that as it enables me to focus on the show. Never having seen it before I found it quite enjoyable if slightly too long for its very simple and obvious plot. Perfectly pleasant but not of the order of other musicals which, whilst equally corny, have somehow engaged me more emotionally, e.g. The Bodyguard and Miss Saigon. But clearly a very popular outing for a wide range of theatre-goers, frequent and occasional, and good to see a show doing so well.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 1, 2017 10:33:31 GMT
Also at £2.50 for a bottle of water I'm pretty sure I need to take out a mortgage for that Ahhhhhh the good old days when I used to live in China 10p a bottle...Pretty sure I would sooner die than pay £2.50 Remember that scene in Slumdog Millionnaire when they're filling up bottles from a filthy tap and selling them to tourists? 😬 Seeing the show on saturday. Finally! Can't wait 😊 |
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Post by vabbian on Jun 1, 2017 10:39:51 GMT
Also at £2.50 for a bottle of water I'm pretty sure I need to take out a mortgage for that Ahhhhhh the good old days when I used to live in China 10p a bottle...Pretty sure I would sooner die than pay £2.50 Remember that scene in Slumdog Millionnaire when they're filling up bottles from a filthy tap and selling them to tourists? 😬 Seeing the show on saturday. Finally! Can't wait 😊 Ah No in supermarket and small shops it's that price as well!
Actually if you try buy water from a street vendor
as a foreigner they will try charge you £1!
Still not a lot but compared to 10p...
Luckily I can haggle in Chinese hehe |
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Post by showbizkid on Jun 1, 2017 13:21:17 GMT
Saw last night. Friend said the tap was CLICK TRACKED? Omg.... Is this TRUE?  |
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Post by alece10 on Jun 1, 2017 13:34:45 GMT
Saw last night. Friend said the tap was CLICK TRACKED? Omg.... Is this TRUE? I think that any forum member who has sat in the front row to see this show, which is basically all of us, will confirm it's not click tracked. |
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Post by showbizkid on Jun 1, 2017 13:41:11 GMT
Saw last night. Friend said the tap was CLICK TRACKED? Omg.... Is this TRUE? I think that any forum member who has sat in the front row to see this show, which is basically all of us, will confirm it's not click tracked. That's the whole point. We were front row balcony and as it was my second time I noticed the tap sound was exactly the same level. How would they microphone the feet? Hm... Surely the sound wouldn't carry? |
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