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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2021 7:59:39 GMT
Could someone who has been tell me how thorough the Covid pass/LFT checking is here? I’m nervous about getting back to the theatre but I would love to see this. The sheer number of children in attendance make this a Covid hot spot, but are they checking LFTs and passes and refusing entry to people without them? They aren't checking them. 🙀 |
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Post by Sam on Oct 15, 2021 8:58:20 GMT
In the last few months I've seen Hairspray, Frozen, The Lion King, and South Pacific. Only Lion King checked covid passes/tests.
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Post by cezbear on Oct 15, 2021 8:59:56 GMT
I'll add to that list - Hamilton & Cinderella aren't checking either.
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Post by fiyerorocher on Oct 15, 2021 9:00:16 GMT
They aren't checking them. 🙀 Like most West End theatres right now, they ask you to bring proof of negative test or double vax but then, as Mark said, never actually check. In theory this means everyone should have one, but from working in a place where we DO check, a lot of people apparently can't read websites or emails... We probably turned away 5 people per show who came with nothing at all, more if it was a kids' show and there were lots of children, as they weren't vaccinated. |
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Post by cezbear on Oct 15, 2021 9:03:48 GMT
Like most West End theatres right now, they ask you to bring proof of negative test or double vax but then, as Mark said, never actually check. In theory this means everyone should have one, but from working in a place where we DO check, a lot of people apparently can't read websites or emails... We probably turned away 5 people per show who came with nothing at all, more if it was a kids' show and there were lots of children, as they weren't vaccinated. I was just thinking, perhaps the 'threat' of emails saying you must have the proof is enough, as everyone will turn up assuming they will be checked. But I guess you just proved me wrong on that one! |
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Post by princeton on Oct 15, 2021 9:23:01 GMT
They were asking to see covid passports/LFT results at Frozen earlier this week - first check before they even let you in the theatre (before bag and ticket check). May have been a random performance, or we may have been randomly selected, though they did seem to be asking everyone, and I don't know what happened if you didn't have any proof. Was the first time in about 20 theatre visits since social distancing was lifted that I've been asked to show proof of testing or vaccination.
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Post by alece10 on Oct 15, 2021 10:55:31 GMT
They were asking to see covid passports/LFT results at Frozen earlier this week - first check before they even let you in the theatre (before bag and ticket check). May have been a random performance, or we may have been randomly selected, though they did seem to be asking everyone, and I don't know what happened if you didn't have any proof. Was the first time in about 20 theatre visits since social distancing was lifted that I've been asked to show proof of testing or vaccination. I think it could be random as I've been to Frozen twice and neither time was asked. In fact, I've only been asked to show proof once and that was when theatres first reopened. Probably cos I looked old and knackered and they just presume I've had my 2 doses rather than a youngster who might not have had their 2nd one yet. |
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Post by princeton on Oct 15, 2021 11:49:51 GMT
a youngster who might not have had their 2nd one yet I definitely don't fall into that category being only a handful of years away from getting my free travel card! |
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Post by SuttonPeron on Oct 15, 2021 12:19:27 GMT
I'll add to that list - Hamilton & Cinderella aren't checking either. They definetly checked mine last week in Cinderella |
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Post by cricketfan on Oct 15, 2021 12:21:16 GMT
I have been several times to Frozen (I have my reasons:-) I was asked to show the Covid pass once so far at the theatre front door, and once the (much younger) lady in front of me in the queue was asked though I was not (maybe because the very friendly FoH chap saw me fumbling with my phone to get the Covid pass ready - who knows), but the remaining times I have not been asked.
My wife has been more, and has definitely been asked once when I was not with her.
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 15, 2021 12:22:45 GMT
ATG seem to be the ones who (at every venue) are checking. Otherwise its quite hit and miss
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Post by danb on Oct 15, 2021 13:47:37 GMT
Yes, atg have checked mine every time, every venue.
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Post by alison on Oct 15, 2021 15:47:50 GMT
Yep, I've been checked every time at every ATG venue I've been to, including on tour. I've also been to Frozen twice - checked the first time, not the second. Tbf, the second time they didn't even check my bag as I was trying to get to the box office to buy a ticket for Danielle's Elsa debut last minute.
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Post by Peter on Oct 15, 2021 17:17:48 GMT
My pass was checked at Frozen, Come from away, Prince of Egypt, Cinderella, and Back to Future - and at the last one FOH had stopped a couple who didn’t have them and were explaining that the requirement would have been spelt out when they had bought the tickets, I didn’t see whether they were eventually let in or not. Frozen was easily the worst for mask wearing for what it’s worth…
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Post by latefortheoverture on Oct 16, 2021 9:03:55 GMT
Tried to get some day seats for this, and they went in a flash. No surprise.
Does anyone know if they release anymore before the midday cut off??
Thanks
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Post by alece10 on Oct 16, 2021 10:24:46 GMT
Tried to get some day seats for this, and they went in a flash. No surprise. Does anyone know if they release anymore before the midday cut off?? Thanks They can release more up until 12 noon if available. Weekends harder to get than midweek. Have a look at the seating plan on LW Theatres and that will give you an idea if there are lots of seats left to sell. |
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Post by latefortheoverture on Oct 16, 2021 10:41:22 GMT
Tried to get some day seats for this, and they went in a flash. No surprise. Does anyone know if they release anymore before the midday cut off?? Thanks They can release more up until 12 noon if available. Weekends harder to get than midweek. Have a look at the seating plan on LW Theatres and that will give you an idea if there are lots of seats left to sell. I kept checking and quite a lot of singles got released. Check again around 11:15 and got two amazing slip seats, called my aunt who they’re both for and she said she couldn’t make it now as her daughters are taking her out. She asked me to try again for her Thursday 🙃 Was very tempted to get them for myself, but I’m working today and tomorrow and don’t want to make myself tired. Will catch it before Xmas I’m sure. |
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Post by alece10 on Oct 16, 2021 11:08:28 GMT
They can release more up until 12 noon if available. Weekends harder to get than midweek. Have a look at the seating plan on LW Theatres and that will give you an idea if there are lots of seats left to sell. I kept checking and quite a lot of singles got released. Check again around 11:15 and got two amazing slip seats, called my aunt who they’re both for and she said she couldn’t make it now as her daughters are taking her out. She asked me to try again for her Thursday 🙃 Was very tempted to get them for myself, but I’m working today and tomorrow and don’t want to make myself tired. Will catch it before Xmas I’m sure. You probably stand a good chance on a Thursday. I got a great stalls seat last Wednesday when it's a bit quieter. Not sure when half term is but that week might be harder. |
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Post by TallPaul on Oct 16, 2021 11:53:22 GMT
Half term is next week for some schools, and the week after for others.
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Post by latefortheoverture on Oct 16, 2021 12:32:01 GMT
Judging by the seat plan there’s plenty of seats, and dynamic pricing in full flow. Some £40 seats which are £90 this weekend.
From today’s experiences I’d say it worth just keep refreshing as loads kept coming up, then going to sold out and vice versa.
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Post by david on Oct 17, 2021 15:07:12 GMT
Well, that was a lot of fun at the show this afternoon. Getting there early gave me plenty of time to have a nosey around at the refurbished theatre while it was empty and what a great job ALW has done with it. I did spot two videos near the restaurant area which showed how all the work done and was an interesting watch.
For the show itself, we had Danielle Fiamanya on as Elsa and what a star she is. That voice was just gorgeous and in her two big numbers (Let it Go and Monster) were worth the ticket price alone. If you are lucky enough to see her in this role, you will not be disappointed. Based on todays viewing, Danielle is someone who I’ll be looking out for in the future.
The other cast were superb and I couldn’t fault them.
I’m a big fan of a good light show and video screen in shows and for this show, there was certainly plenty to keep me entertained. The whole let it go sequence was stunning and a great Act 1 closing number.
On the whole, nice sets (a big Improvement on the Aladdin sets), though I thought maybe the ice bridge was a bit of a let down. I was maybe hoping for something a bit more than what we got.
A great score and the orchestra sounded great today.
In terms of the audience, it wasn’t great to be honest with plenty of chatter between songs, though I’m just glad the parents did keep some control over their kids so I could at least watch the show without too many distractions.
Overall, a nice afternoon of theatre.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Oct 17, 2021 16:53:41 GMT
I'm keeping my eye out for when Sam is on holiday or got scheduled days off because I really want to see Danielle in the role.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2021 20:01:05 GMT
I'm keeping my eye out for when Sam is on holiday or got scheduled days off because I really want to see Danielle in the role. She did the matinee today. |
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Post by HereForTheatre on Oct 18, 2021 9:33:22 GMT
I'm keeping my eye out for when Sam is on holiday or got scheduled days off because I really want to see Danielle in the role. She did the matinee today. Yeh but that's not a regular scheduled performance is it? I understand she is just a cover rather than alternate with set performances each week? |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2021 9:55:15 GMT
She did the matinee today. Yeh but that's not a regular scheduled performance is it? I understand she is just a cover rather than alternate with set performances each week? ah, I see. Sorry, I thought I was being helpful. |
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