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Post by londonmzfitz on Jan 15, 2016 17:03:57 GMT
Free tickets Monday 18.01.16 www.standard.co.uk/esrewards/turn-blue-monday-red-and-sparkly-with-kinky-boots-a3155341.htmlFill in the form, turn up on Monday, get free tickets. Of course, could be nosebleeds ... Terms & Conditions: To claim up to two tickets per person, patrons must complete the form above. Tickets are valid for Monday 18 January 2016, 7.30pm performance only. Tickets must be claimed in person from the Adelphi Theatre, WC2R 0NS, on Monday 18 January only. The box office will open at 10:30am and tickets will be available until all 500 tickets have been claimed or until 7pm that evening. Patrons joining the queue will be allocated a numbered wristband to confirm their place in line and ticket requests will be processed strictly in that order. Seating in the theatre will be allocated by the box office and no alternatives will be offered. There is no cash alternative. Promoter: Kinky Boots (KB Theatre Ltd.) legacy.dmg-media.co.uk/es/web-downloads/kinkyboots_PDF-download.pdf - Need to download the pdf (copy and paste link) and print, don't think it will be in the newspaper. Killian is off on Monday (back on the 20th, I believe). |
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Post by Michael on Jan 15, 2016 17:23:28 GMT
So no dayseats next Monday?
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Post by Steffi on Jan 15, 2016 17:25:44 GMT
I'm actually in London on Monday but already booked to see In the Heights. Otherwise I'd have tried for a free ticket just to see Paul Ayres as Charlie.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Jan 15, 2016 17:30:04 GMT
Dayseats on Monday - where you pay to sit, rather than queue for freebies -?- dunno how they are going to work that one out. I had an Evening Standard email promo through yesterday (Thursday), was surprised it hadn't been posted before.
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Post by Michael on Jan 15, 2016 17:34:13 GMT
Dayseats on Monday - where you pay to sit, rather than queue for freebies -?- dunno how they are going to work that one out. I had an Evening Standard email promo through yesterday (Thursday), was surprised it hadn't been posted before. Someone not aware of this promo and just queuing up for regular dayseats might be slightly surprised by the sheer number of people there... |
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Post by canadianturtle on Jan 16, 2016 11:03:05 GMT
My friend mentioned she might go down for this Monday morning. From when these kind of offers have previously been put on, any idea how early one should queue to be in the first 500? I remember I walked passed the one for The Lion King last year around 7.30am and all tickets were already gone (they were handing out wristbands so knew when they hit their limit, which I think was 1000).
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 22, 2016 23:16:14 GMT
Just back from tonight's.
Ok, why didn't anyone tell me how fabulous this was? I've never seen the film, not really paid much attention to it, had no idea what to expect.
I LOVED it!
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Post by Ade on Jan 23, 2016 0:03:29 GMT
Just back from tonight's. Ok, why didn't anyone tell me how fabulous this was? I've never seen the film, not really paid much attention to it, had no idea what to expect. I LOVED it! Glad to hear it. This really is one of my favourite shows at the minute. I could just keep going back. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 23, 2016 0:27:55 GMT
There was a joyousness to it that was very infectious. A bit like Priscilla has when it's done well. Stand out bits for me were Not My Fathers Son, the finale of Act 1 with the conveyor belt.... In heels! And Lola's Hold Me In Your Heart. My first experience of Killian Donnelly, you wouldn't think that voice was going to come out of that man would you? Matt Henry also brilliant.... Has he ever done Frank in Rocky Horror? He'd be good.
The actress who plays the factory girl who falls in love with Charlie was brilliant too. Great physical comedy there.
Would Marcus Collins have been in the cast tonight? The only one I could think might be him was the drag queen who comperes the boxing match.
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Post by d'James on Jan 23, 2016 0:44:28 GMT
I really like it!!
Gonna see it again soon. My favourite musical and score in over five years.
My profile pic is a tribute. Got more appropriate boots, but they are elsewhere at the mo.
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Post by Ade on Jan 23, 2016 7:42:49 GMT
Would Marcus Collins have been in the cast tonight? The only one I could think might be him was the drag queen who comperes the boxing match. [ That's the one. |
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Post by theatremiss on Jan 31, 2016 1:43:10 GMT
Saw this again at Sat matinee. Callum Francis on as Lola.....OMG he knocked it out of the park. Much, much better than Matt Henry. Some lovely touches and excellent comic timing. He had a fabulous rapport with Killian and came across as far more feminine, I often found Henry to be very spikey at times. It will be a while before he takes the reigns again, I think a couple of days in March and 2 weeks in May. I for one will be returning to see him. I didn't buy a program tonight as I have one somewhere from last time, but what has Callum been in before, anyone know?
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Post by barricadegirl86 on Jan 31, 2016 8:32:10 GMT
Saw this again at Sat matinee. Callum Francis on as Lola.....OMG he knocked it out of the park. Much, much better than Matt Henry. Some lovely touches and excellent comic timing. He had a fabulous rapport with Killian and came across as far more feminine, I often found Henry to be very spikey at times. It will be a while before he takes the reigns again, I think a couple of days in March and 2 weeks in May. I for one will be returning to see him. I didn't buy a program tonight as I have one somewhere from last time, but what has Callum been in before, anyone know? I think he understudied John in Miss Saigon recently. |
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Post by showgirl on Jan 31, 2016 9:14:44 GMT
Saw this for the first time yesterday evening so had no idea, until checking afterwards, whom I'd seen - but Callum Francis was absolutely amazing; I just can't imagine anyone else owning the part + dominating the stage in the same way. Seems I was lucky as he was only doing a week or two in this role.
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Post by theatregeek on Feb 1, 2016 16:53:13 GMT
Does anyone know what the cast was last Friday evening?
I went at the last minute and loved it! I was intrigued as to who I was watching though! Blush
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Post by stuart on Feb 1, 2016 18:37:37 GMT
I'm in Watford on business tomorrow night and seriously considering a trip into London to see this. What do you think the chances are of picking up a cheap ticket before curtain?
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Post by showtoones on Feb 1, 2016 20:38:44 GMT
Callum was on all last week(Jan 25-30) as Matt Henry was on holiday. You probably saw him (or Marcus Collins) but I don't think Marcus has gone on yet, and you'd know it was Marcus as he has leopard spots tattooed
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Post by grannyjx6 on Feb 2, 2016 19:52:42 GMT
I've booked to see it in March but Killian isn't on for my date. Has anyone seen his understudy?
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Post by Steffi on Feb 2, 2016 20:37:04 GMT
I've booked to see it in March but Killian isn't on for my date. Has anyone seen his understudy? I'm going in March especially to see Paul Ayres as Charlie. He was great in all the other shows I've seen him in. Looking forward to his take on the role. |
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Post by Stasia on Feb 3, 2016 6:49:41 GMT
I've booked to see it in March but Killian isn't on for my date. Has anyone seen his understudy? I'm going in March especially to see Paul Ayres as Charlie. He was great in all the other shows I've seen him in. Looking forward to his take on the role. Can't wait to see Paul, liked him in RENT back in 2013. And Killian is so not my cup of tea that I really need to see a different take on the role (and a different facial expression!) |
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Post by anita on Feb 3, 2016 10:33:14 GMT
Paul Ayres was Charlie when I went for free with The Standard. Never seen Killan so can't compare but Paul was great.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 3, 2016 10:50:12 GMT
Callum was on all last week(Jan 25-30) as Matt Henry was on holiday. You probably saw him (or Marcus Collins) but I don't think Marcus has gone on yet, and you'd know it was Marcus as he has leopard spots tattooed I think Marcus is 3rd cover. I remember either Matt or Callum tweeting the order and it was someone else before Marcus. Arun Blair-Mangat. |
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Post by theatregeek on Feb 3, 2016 14:19:33 GMT
Callum was on all last week(Jan 25-30) as Matt Henry was on holiday. You probably saw him (or Marcus Collins) but I don't think Marcus has gone on yet, and you'd know it was Marcus as he has leopard spots tattooed Thanks! Callum was good and I have no complaints, but obviously a cover/standby or whatever they call them all. Just a couple of lines tripped over etc. But I'd be happy to watch him again! |
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Post by barricadegirl86 on Feb 3, 2016 19:11:34 GMT
Saw this last night and thought it was great. Think there was a cover on for Lauren but Killian and Matt were both there. Callum was an angel (not sure if he usually is; my friend thought not) but I think he really stood out - he looks so feminine! All the angels were fantastic. Marcus Collins was quite a bit shorter than the others though. It's a real feel-good show. Everyone I know who's seen it has loved it (so far) and they have quite different theatre tastes.
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Post by liverpool54321 on Feb 6, 2016 20:01:16 GMT
Saw the matinee today. Had picked date when main cast members due to be present and no one disappointed on the day. Really enjoyed the show on so many different levels. The choreography, music, singing, humour and human touch all came through. Matt Henry stood out for me. Despite his music career side being managed by a friend I had never heard him before but thought he had a great soulful voice, and played the role of Lola perfectly. Also really enjoyed Amy Lennox as Lauren, especially her rendition of Charlie. Might have to go again.
Slight aside, amazed how many transvestites were in the audience. Clearly seen as a great opportunity to get that best frock on and come out and party.
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