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Post by max on Sept 13, 2021 16:01:43 GMT
max Watching a bootleg, recorded way up in the gods, in portraite mode, trying to see past someone's head, really isnt the best way to see the show or have a really informed opinion in how a show looks or feels. Fair - I almost said the same in my own post, but it was getting a bit long. Forgive me, but I'm scarred by the IKEA shower curtain reference in The Lion King, so very sneak(y) preview of a portrait mode bootleg was my equivalent of watching something through my fingers and hoping to like it after all. Disney don't make me very fair tbh and I kind of blame them lol. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 13, 2021 16:04:42 GMT
I saw it on Thursday for the second time and enjoyed very much. Both leading ladies are truly excellent. Pity about some people's behaviour. A family from hell was sitting fortunately not too close to me, but even so I could hear them chatting, passing sweets, opening cans of drinks and so on all the time through Act 1. Somebody must have told them to stop and then the mother shouted 'You cannot tell me if I can or cannot talk, I will talk as much as I like' or something similar. At the interval, two managers went to talk to them and there was a heated debate. At least 10 people around them were moved to house seats, at least that's what one couple said they were offered. The family was allowed to stay but they were quiet during Act 2. This annoys me. The people causing the problem should have been moved, out of the door with a full refund if that was deemed necessary to get their sorry backsides out of the place. Why were the people who were behaving properly the ones to be inconvenienced and moved from the seats they chose? It’s because it’s the easiest way, the path of least resistance for the theatre which does nothing but reinforce the belief that you can do what you like in the theatre and if anyone doesn’t like it THEY’LL have to move. it makes me puke 🤮 |
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Post by max on Sept 13, 2021 16:07:01 GMT
I saw it on Thursday for the second time and enjoyed very much. Both leading ladies are truly excellent. Pity about some people's behaviour. A family from hell was sitting fortunately not too close to me, but even so I could hear them chatting, passing sweets, opening cans of drinks and so on all the time through Act 1. Somebody must have told them to stop and then the mother shouted 'You cannot tell me if I can or cannot talk, I will talk as much as I like' or something similar. At the interval, two managers went to talk to them and there was a heated debate. At least 10 people around them were moved to house seats, at least that's what one couple said they were offered. The family was allowed to stay but they were quiet during Act 2. This is a real shame. Guess it's for the bad behaviour thread in more detail, but it's sad when the balance of 'probably not a regular theatre goer' (a great thing) and 'being an antisocial prat' doesn't turn out well. Customers' Charter? Sounds so patronising, but...some people really don't know how to behave. It's not the bus! And I tut on buses too... |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2021 17:32:50 GMT
max Watching a bootleg, recorded way up in the gods, in portraite mode, trying to see past someone's head, really isnt the best way to see the show or have a really informed opinion in how a show looks or feels. Fair - I almost said the same in my own post, but it was getting a bit long. Forgive me, but I'm scarred by the IKEA shower curtain reference in The Lion King, so very sneak(y) preview of a portrait mode bootleg was my equivalent of watching something through my fingers and hoping to like it after all. Disney don't make me very fair tbh and I kind of blame them lol. Dont get me wrong, i love watching those slime tutorials too, but it wasnt even a good one! Haha |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2021 17:35:52 GMT
The crystal curtains used in the Ice Palace are NOT cloths. There is a gauze that flies in downstage which then reveals the beaded curtain extravaganza (?) that is Elsas gaff. [b Cloths/gauze. It's all bits of fabric flying in and out |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2021 18:23:55 GMT
The crystal curtains used in the Ice Palace are NOT cloths. There is a gauze that flies in downstage which then reveals the beaded curtain extravaganza (?) that is Elsas gaff. [b Cloths/gauze. It's all bits of fabric flying in and out Cloths are normally opaque and have some kind of design on them. Gauzes are thinner. When the scene behind is lit, the audience can see through them. If I'm remembering correctly, cloths were used a lot in Aladdin in order to move the scenery around behind it. Also, what is this IKEA shower curtain that keeps being mentioned? I don't remember anything of that nature in the show. |
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Post by max on Sept 13, 2021 20:54:40 GMT
"Also, what is this IKEA shower curtain that keeps being mentioned? I don't remember anything of that nature in the show." This was a reference to 'The Lion King' not 'Frozen'. I don't know if there are ad libs in 'The Lion King' or fixed script, but when I saw it many years ago, the fantastic opening gathering of the animals was followed by a downstage curtain drop - presumably to get the animals offstage/change scene. Out front, some rodent or other described the curtain as looking like an IKEA shower curtain. |
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Post by ceebee on Sept 13, 2021 21:44:07 GMT
Maybe it was the mums around me - perhaps others were different, but those immediately around me in the stalls were stuffing their faces and sending messages/filming mid-show. Should stick to their local Odeon. And the ‘wot, no dads’ comment? Just cheap remark. Hardly - anybody could have looked at me said said "wot no mums". It was an observation that there were many mums and children - that's all. Try to avoid overanalysing my comments just because you disagree with my view - it's a discussion forum. |
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Post by ntherooh on Sept 15, 2021 10:16:03 GMT
Hi everyone, Im a new member here and am planning a trip to London next week to see some shows again! I've got one question about rush tickets (if that's the right term). I want to see Frozen, but am thinking to wait until the day of for the lowest prices. Can anyone tell me how this works? Should I just go to the website for the lowest rates? Or is calling the box office a better plan? Any tips would be helpful! Oh, and one more question. How are the boxes at the Drury Lane? I think I would be more comfortable sitting with just my dad in a box in this climate, than sitting in the middle of the auditorium. But if the view is too bad, I might reconsider.  |
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Post by amp09 on Sept 15, 2021 10:28:49 GMT
Hi everyone, Im a new member here and am planning a trip to London next week to see some shows again! I've got one question about rush tickets (if that's the right term). I want to see Frozen, but am thinking to wait until the day of for the lowest prices. Can anyone tell me how this works? Should I just go to the website for the lowest rates? Or is calling the box office a better plan? Any tips would be helpful! Oh, and one more question. How are the boxes at the Drury Lane? I think I would be more comfortable sitting with just my dad in a box in this climate, than sitting in the middle of the auditorium. But if the view is too bad, I might reconsider. Welcome! You could hold off an try for Disney Day Seats - released at 10am each day. www.disneytickets.co.uk/disney-day-seats-ticketsI managed to pick up a brilliant mid stalls seat for this evenings show for £20! Dynamic pricing is used here so the closer to the date you get and including on the day, if there’s still good availability, you’ll find the prices get knocked down a level or so. Although if you’re wanting a box, you’re limiting yourself and best not to follow above advice or wait until the day as you may end up disappointed. |
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Post by danb on Sept 15, 2021 11:59:03 GMT
I think we were in Box L on Sunday. It was on the level of the Grand Circle, we could see fine but not comfortably. I’d probably go for two end aisle seats over a 2 person box if I had the time over. Enjoy, it’s a fab show.
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Post by ntherooh on Sept 15, 2021 12:38:20 GMT
Thanks guys! Helps a lot! I did not know about the Disney Day Seats. That sounds perfect for me! Is it like a lottery with a high chance not to get one? Or do they release all seats left for that day?
I think (if I get a chance to pick) to not opt for a box seat then. I do want to try to get the best view possible haha.
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Post by danb on Sept 15, 2021 13:56:02 GMT
The sound wasn’t great either. I was pleased not to be squashed up against someone else in the grand circle but I think when I see it again I want to be blasted with sound and maybe even get snowed on.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 15, 2021 15:41:16 GMT
I was reading a Facebook thread started by a man who wanted advice on whether he should take his 3 year old to the show. I would have thought if you even have to ask that question the answer is probably “no”, especially when the theatre’s guidance is 6+ but that’s not enough it seems.
So several people responded to say no, she’s too young. However an equal number if not more were full of advice and suggested compromises to allow this to happen.
“my granddaughter saw Les Mis at 2 and was fine, shes been a MT fan ever since”
”mine can sit through both films at home without a sound”
”tell her before what’s going to happen and that it’s dark and no talking”
”have a back up strategy so you can get out of your seats and into the aisle easily for her to stretch and move”.
As a result of these people telling him exactly what he wanted to hear the chap has decided to ignore all of the very sensible advice to the contrary and take her. Bear in mind that the child has never even sat through a film in a cinema yet “because of covid”.
I suppose I can try to get my head around how as a parent you want to do your absolute best for your children and to make them the happiest they can be. But really? Will a 3 year old even appreciate what they’re seeing and what are the odds that she will understandably get bored/tired/hungry or frightened and cause disruption to others and a load of stress to her dad.
I don’t get it 😕
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Post by alece10 on Sept 15, 2021 15:43:06 GMT
And the cost. There is no discount for kids.
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Post by amp09 on Sept 15, 2021 17:17:26 GMT
Thanks guys! Helps a lot! I did not know about the Disney Day Seats. That sounds perfect for me! Is it like a lottery with a high chance not to get one? Or do they release all seats left for that day? I think (if I get a chance to pick) to not opt for a box seat then. I do want to try to get the best view possible haha. I got my seat instantly at 10am this morning. I don’t think it’s very popular at the moment as most people don’t know about it unlike TodayTix Rush tickets. It did then say ‘sold out’ but I kept checking in out of interest and it would offer more seats every 20 minutes or so, so best to keep checking until they release more. I guess it depends on what is remaining for the performance you want. Luck of the draw on these things. Always good to have a back up. I’ve managed to see everything I’ve wanted to see at some point through the various offers and haven’t paid full price for anything since theatre returned. |
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Post by andrew07 on Sept 15, 2021 18:39:57 GMT
Evening all,
bit of a newbie question. taking my two daughters to this at the same time as taking in the wider sights of London. I have never been to Drury lane and i'm a relative novice when it comes to theatres overall. The question i have is what seats for children are best (obvious variables like height). they're 7 and 6. im comfortable paying for better seats. Was thinking the Royal Circle but welcome any suggestions to the contrary.
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Post by danb on Sept 15, 2021 19:26:29 GMT
They have many many booster seats available. I would choose a tiered area rather than the stalls for the best view for them, although the grand circle isn’t too shabby either for a whole picture. Enjoy.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2021 19:28:34 GMT
Evening all, bit of a newbie question. taking my two daughters to this at the same time as taking in the wider sights of London. I have never been to Drury lane and i'm a relative novice when it comes to theatres overall. The question i have is what seats for children are best (obvious variables like height). they're 7 and 6. im comfortable paying for better seats. Was thinking the Royal Circle but welcome any suggestions to the contrary. I cant speak for the Royal Circle, but in the Stalls, ushers were handing out booster seats to anyone who might want or need them. I was sat in Row P and the view and sound were excellent from there (without a booster seat!) |
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Post by alece10 on Sept 15, 2021 19:37:35 GMT
Agree about the booster seats. They have loads of them for the kids. When I went loads of kids in the stalls and they all seemed to be able to see with no problems.
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Post by david on Sept 15, 2021 19:51:54 GMT
Booked a ticket for next month in the Royal Circle a few days ago.Nice and easy except it’s for the wrong Sunday matinee! ☹️Tried the customer service number on the website to try and get it changed. Unfortunately no one seems to be answering the phones and I get stuck listening to the music. Has anyone managed to get through to the customer service team? I’ve sent emails but no joy. It’s probably going to be a case of keep trying via phone as I won’t be in London beforehand to get to the box office.
If nothing else, it’s taught me always check the booking details before pressing the buy button!
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Post by alece10 on Sept 15, 2021 20:26:20 GMT
Booked a ticket for next month in the Royal Circle a few days ago.Nice and easy except it’s for the wrong Sunday matinee! ☹️Tried the customer service number on the website to try and get it changed. Unfortunately no one seems to be answering the phones and I get stuck listening to the music. Has anyone managed to get through to the customer service team? I’ve sent emails but no joy. It’s probably going to be a case of keep trying via phone as I won’t be in London beforehand to get to the box office. If nothing else, it’s taught me always check the booking details before pressing the buy button! LW Theatre customer services are not good at replying to e mails. I've been contacting them for a few months now about a couple of things and apart from automated replies saying how busy they are I've had no response from an actual person. I don't think they are contactable by phone either at the moment. |
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Post by danb on Sept 15, 2021 20:40:46 GMT
Email LW theatres. I have been really impressed with their fantastic customer service recently.
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Post by squidward on Sept 16, 2021 0:35:30 GMT
Well, this is a tricky one to review.
Many things to like about it, but as per the movie, the story/book is still weak.
Act one really took a while to get going. The little Elsa and Ana were great, but for me, the show didn’t really kick into gear until ‘Love is an open door’.
Surprisingly given Robert Lopez’s hit rate with his other musicals, this one has very few memorable tunes in addition to the well known ones.
The cast were uniformly excellent and whoever played the Reindeer did a fantastic job of really bringing it to life.
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Hygge’, the opening song to Act 2 didn’t work for me at all. It felt totally random/ unfunny and I think ‘Fixer Upper’ would have made a much better act opener.
Once the mob were on the hunt for Elsa, it had an distinct similarity to Wicked and thinking about it, the whole show does really.
I would like to have seen some more inventive choreography, especially from the ensemble. That aspect felt very bland to me.
All that said, I did enjoy the show but I didn’t love it. We had a constant buzz of children talking throughout and I even saw a woman with a babe in arms.
Hard to work out why anybody would want to do that.
I’m certain the show will do well and it definitely leaves you with a feelgood ,warm hearted skip in your step when you leave, but with all the sparkly effects et al, it just didn’t have the magic I was hoping for sadly.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2021 2:53:13 GMT
I was reading a Facebook thread started by a man who wanted advice on whether he should take his 3 year old to the show. I would have thought if you even have to ask that question the answer is probably “no”, especially when the theatre’s guidance is 6+ but that’s not enough it seems. So several people responded to say no, she’s too young. However an equal number if not more were full of advice and suggested compromises to allow this to happen. “my granddaughter saw Les Mis at 2 and was fine, shes been a MT fan ever since” ”mine can sit through both films at home without a sound” ”tell her before what’s going to happen and that it’s dark and no talking” ”have a back up strategy so you can get out of your seats and into the aisle easily for her to stretch and move”. As a result of these people telling him exactly what he wanted to hear the chap has decided to ignore all of the very sensible advice to the contrary and take her. Bear in mind that the child has never even sat through a film in a cinema yet “because of covid”. I suppose I can try to get my head around how as a parent you want to do your absolute best for your children and to make them the happiest they can be. But really? Will a 3 year old even appreciate what they’re seeing and what are the odds that she will understandably get bored/tired/hungry or frightened and cause disruption to others and a load of stress to her dad. I don’t get it 😕 Because everyone is different |
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