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Post by n1david on Apr 22, 2016 6:43:48 GMT
with Mark Gatiss and Ian Hallard
Park Theatre, Sep28-Oct30
Last saw this at the Kings Head umpteen years ago. Not a fan of the play but like the Park and loved Ian Hallard's Electric Bear - and will be interesting to see him play against his husband....
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2016 8:19:43 GMT
Oh really? this is like several theatrical dreams come true for me. I love that play. I love those two.
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Post by trapdoor on Apr 22, 2016 9:08:24 GMT
What is what that awful artwork though? Hmm...let's stage a gay play, let's put one of the Village People on the poster.
Good casting mind, but surprised they're doing this.
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Post by littlesally on Apr 22, 2016 9:59:25 GMT
Any idea when tickets go on sale.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2016 10:04:50 GMT
Their twitter just said in the next few days. So I'd guess Monday.
Artwork is awful though...
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Post by wickedgrin on Apr 22, 2016 10:17:58 GMT
It was a sensational play at the time. The first play to depict real gay men on stage. Just jaw dropping! It contains the classic line " So... who do you have to f*** to get a drink round here?" But now, even played in period, it is stragely dated and a museum piece and I don't really see the need for a revival.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2016 10:22:06 GMT
I think it's an interesting piece to revive for those reasons- as a historical piece and a marker of how things are/aren't different in both the 'real world' and drama. As you say it's the first play to really depict real gay men in an extensive/meaningful way, and that's worth revisiting.
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Post by n1david on Apr 22, 2016 16:52:38 GMT
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Post by Deal J on Apr 22, 2016 18:55:31 GMT
What is what that awful artwork though? Hmm...let's stage a gay play, let's put one of the Village People on the poster. Good casting mind, but surprised they're doing this. If I remember correctly there's a stripper dressed as a cowboy in the play. It's still an awful poster, but at least there's some relevance! |
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Post by n1david on Apr 23, 2016 16:29:41 GMT
Booking opens May 3rd
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 9:21:26 GMT
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Post by Snciole on Apr 25, 2016 9:38:23 GMT
Booking opens for Friends today, the rest of us have to wait until 3 May.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 10:43:32 GMT
Booking opens for Friends today, the rest of us have to wait until 3 May. The web-site let me buy tickets. I have been there once before, maybe previous patrons are considered "Friends". It's worth a shot is you have been. |
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Post by Snciole on Apr 25, 2016 10:54:22 GMT
You are far prettier than me as well, FRD! I know who I would want in my audience  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 10:55:40 GMT
Their twitter just said in the next few days. So I'd guess Monday. Artwork is awful though... Oh I don't know. It's a rather nice chest. |
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Post by Snciole on Apr 25, 2016 10:56:43 GMT
Booking opens for Friends today, the rest of us have to wait until 3 May. The web-site let me buy tickets. I have been there once before, maybe previous patrons are considered "Friends". It's worth a shot is you have been. Yep, definitely hates me! My bank balance is slightly relieved though. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 11:18:47 GMT
The web-site let me buy tickets. I have been there once before, maybe previous patrons are considered "Friends". It's worth a shot is you have been. Yep, definitely hates me! My bank balance is slightly relieved though. Aww, how could anyone hate you? |
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Post by n1david on Apr 25, 2016 11:37:42 GMT
Booking opens for Friends today, the rest of us have to wait until 3 May. The web-site let me buy tickets. I have been there once before, maybe previous patrons are considered "Friends". It's worth a shot is you have been. Thanks for the pointer. Yes, I was able to book as well. Previous visitor but not a friend. Definitely a mistake as they are still tweeting to not miss out when booking opens 3 May... |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 6, 2016 20:59:35 GMT
 Starring Mark Gatiss Wednesday 28 September – Sunday 30 October 2016. Performances are Tuesday – Sunday at 1930 and on Saturday Sunday at 1500 Previews £18.50, Full £29.50/£20.00 Tickets are available from parktheatre.co.uk and on 020 7870 6876 And if you have a North London postcode, discounts are available on Tuesdays – check parktheatre.co.uk for more information. The Lowry, Salford Thursday 3 November – Sunday 6 November 2016 Book your tickets at thelowry.com and on 0843 208 6000 Theatre Royal, Brighton Tuesday 8 November – Sat 12 November 2016 Book your tickets at atgticket.com and on 0844 871 7650 West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds Monday 14 November – Saturday 19 November 2016 Book your tickets at wyp.org.uk and on 0113 213 7700 |
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2016 8:28:29 GMT
Managed to book this the day public booking opened though trying to use their teeny tiny seating map on my phone was a challenge...I've booked front row I don't know whether I will regret this!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2016 15:25:39 GMT
James Holmes (Miranda) has joined this. I noticed they were at Pride a few weeks ago - lots of hot boys with their shirts off….they really know who they're appealing to!
I don't know the play but it's a great cast for the Park!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2016 16:24:10 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2016 12:05:13 GMT
Anyone else booked for this? I've never been to the Park before so I'm quite excited!
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Post by jgblunners on Aug 31, 2016 12:12:23 GMT
Not booked yet but will definitely be going. Recently went to the smaller space in Park Theatre, but not visited the space this will be in yet. The theatre is rather nice, quaint cafe/bar feel to the foyer.
Nice to see two relatively famous plays with LGBT themes revived within 6 months of each other (with Angels at the National). Always wanted to see them so very excited!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2016 13:12:26 GMT
Oh by jiminy yes, I've booked! There's a few hotties in it and I'm hoping for a touch of nudity too. Or a touch AND nudity. Either or. Happy either way.
The Park Theatre is quite nice. Have seen a few things there, most recently 'The Trial of Jane Fonda'. There's a touch of the Donmar Warehouse about it.
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