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Post by leanne23 on Jan 11, 2022 16:13:50 GMT
I’ve just returned two tickets for tonight if anyone is trying Did you get a refund on your returned ticket? I have a ticket for Saturday Matinee that I can no longer use and wondered if I could get my measly tenner back! |
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Post by Forrest on Jan 13, 2022 7:28:22 GMT
Did you get a refund on your returned ticket? I have a ticket for Saturday Matinee that I can no longer use and wondered if I could get my measly tenner back! You can! They will automatically issue you with credit, but will advise that if you wish a refund instead you need to call the box office and they will sort it out. |
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Post by wingfield on Jan 13, 2022 19:45:00 GMT
Just noticed a new (?) performance on Tuesday 25th Jan, 7:30pm which is onsale on the website with good availability for those still looking for tickets!
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Post by amp09 on Jan 14, 2022 0:23:40 GMT
Adored this tonight. I was very lucky to grab a £10 ticket 2 days ago when some returns must’ve been put back on sale. I was amazed at how good my view was for such a cheap price.
Had a show stop due to Stuart Thompson taking ill towards the end of Act 1 (hope he’s okay), so was a rather late finish at 22:30.
Kit (Otto) covered Moritz, Taylor (Frank) covered Otto and Thomas (swing) covered Frank. Luckily it was a captioned performance so was able to quickly tell who’s swapped to which part.
Annoyingly one of the band had a constant cough that was very audible in the circle and probably in the stalls too.
Laurie Kynaston was a stand out. Keeping everything crossed for a transfer or at least the chance to go again before it closes. Couldn’t fault it, 5 stars from me.
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Post by pochard on Jan 14, 2022 10:40:25 GMT
Adored this tonight. I was very lucky to grab a £10 ticket 2 days ago when some returns must’ve been put back on sale. I was amazed at how good my view was for such a cheap price. Had a show stop due to Stuart Thompson taking ill towards the end of Act 1 (hope he’s okay), so was a rather late finish at 22:30. Kit (Otto) covered Moritz, Taylor (Frank) covered Otto and Thomas (swing) covered Frank. Luckily it was a captioned performance so was able to quickly tell who’s swapped to which part. Annoyingly one of the band had a constant cough that was very audible in the circle and probably in the stalls too. Laurie Kynaston was a stand out. Keeping everything crossed for a transfer or at least the chance to go again before it closes. Couldn’t fault it, 5 stars from me. Totally agree with this. I had never seen Spring Awakening before, wasn't entirely sure it would be "my thing" (which is generally Sondheim on a loop) and my daughter confessed she was slightly dreading watching it with her mum due to the themes involved but we emerged unscathed and I loved it. I also thought Laurie Kynaston was fantastic, and both D and I agreed that Stuart Thompson had looked quite peaky, but we thought that was just the role. Didn't realise it was a band member coughing, could definitely hear from the stalls. There was an audience Q&A afterwards, but late end and a school night meant we couldn't stay, which was a real shame - would have liked to learn more about it. |
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Post by Mark on Jan 14, 2022 15:55:12 GMT
Some additional performance now on sale - 25th Jan evening (already very limited) and 26th Jan Matinee (good availability).
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Post by amp09 on Jan 14, 2022 17:01:39 GMT
Adored this tonight. I was very lucky to grab a £10 ticket 2 days ago when some returns must’ve been put back on sale. I was amazed at how good my view was for such a cheap price. Had a show stop due to Stuart Thompson taking ill towards the end of Act 1 (hope he’s okay), so was a rather late finish at 22:30. Kit (Otto) covered Moritz, Taylor (Frank) covered Otto and Thomas (swing) covered Frank. Luckily it was a captioned performance so was able to quickly tell who’s swapped to which part. Annoyingly one of the band had a constant cough that was very audible in the circle and probably in the stalls too. Laurie Kynaston was a stand out. Keeping everything crossed for a transfer or at least the chance to go again before it closes. Couldn’t fault it, 5 stars from me. Totally agree with this. I had never seen Spring Awakening before, wasn't entirely sure it would be "my thing" (which is generally Sondheim on a loop) and my daughter confessed she was slightly dreading watching it with her mum due to the themes involved but we emerged unscathed and I loved it. I also thought Laurie Kynaston was fantastic, and both D and I agreed that Stuart Thompson had looked quite peaky, but we thought that was just the role. Didn't realise it was a band member coughing, could definitely hear from the stalls. There was an audience Q&A afterwards, but late end and a school night meant we couldn't stay, which was a real shame - would have liked to learn more about it. Oh really? That wasn’t very well advertised. Would’ve liked to have stayed for it as my train home wasn’t until 2330 so was just mulling around the station for an hour and could’ve stayed. |
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Jan 15, 2022 23:23:48 GMT
I was there this evening (it was originally meant to be the final performance before they extended by a week!) WOW. Blown away. Especially by the lighting/set design. Really hope this gets picked up! Nathan Armarkwei Laryea was the main stand out for me (Hanschen) found them so funny. I absolutely loved Totally f***ed - the choreography was absolute genius and the atmosphere incredible. Rupert Goold was in this evening and he was visibly moved. What a way to kick off my theatre going of 2022! If you CAN get a ticket - do.
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Post by stevej678 on Jan 16, 2022 9:38:26 GMT
I was there this evening (it was originally meant to be the final performance before they extended by a week!) Next Saturday is what should have been the last night. It extended from 22 January to 29. Can't wait to see it in its final week! |
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Jan 16, 2022 14:19:58 GMT
I was there this evening (it was originally meant to be the final performance before they extended by a week!) Next Saturday is what should have been the last night. It extended from 22 January to 29. Can't wait to see it in its final week! I clearly have no concept of time! Glad you get to see it :-) |
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Post by andrew on Jan 16, 2022 19:25:33 GMT
I really enjoyed myself. I saw this on tour whenever that was (a decade ago??) and had a good time but wasn’t overwhelmed at the time.
Some negatives.
I didn’t much care for “the bitch of living” last night which ended up feeling a bit corny, and didn’t feel as authentic or as tight as it could have. Watching a clip from the broadway production, I feel that was a better interpretation. The sort of ultra macho stomping around and being led everywhere by their penises is an angle I understand the origin of, but particularly as an early-ish number really put me off. Compare that to the opening of the female cast members singing “Mama who bore me” which was excellent, more subtle, more real.
I totally agree about the negative reaction to the changed “Bitch of living” ending, which is quite deflating after what’s obviously a very exciting song. I think this COULD be effective, but only if you stage it so that the audience cannot applaud. The point of having it peter out (that their shouting and rebelling makes absolutely no difference to their predicament and the outcome, the adults are in charge, children have no respect or power in this society, I’m guessing) is sort of lost when you then have the audience clapping and screaming for two minutes afterwards. Imagine if the next scene suddenly slammed in, that disappointing and unfulfilled ending would linger with you and underline the hopelessness of their situation.
I also ended up feeling quite strongly about the scene later in act 2 between Ernst and Hanschen. I get that it’s sort of alluded to in “the bitch of living” but having their romance blossom at this late stage felt a bit unearned, and a little bit like paying lip service to the concept of homosexuality in teenagers. I’m not sure how that scene served the story, and whilst I would have been keen to see these two actors play out the issues of unknown and confusing feelings towards your own sex in a time when that was presumably verboten, I felt like it needed a bit more development to actually mean anything. Even a quick dialogue scene of sexual tension or something earlier on.
But my god, you forget how beautiful some of that music is, how wonderful those songs play around the dialogue and the action, and Goold has weaved it very well other than the bits above. The cast is outstanding, the three leads, the parents… Laurie Kynaston is an absolute star. The natural and varying accents of the cast were such a treat to listen to in comparison with the middle class south eastern blandness we normally get subjected to. The set and lighting was fun, well designed and utilised. a brilliant production of a good show. I thought the costumes were a bit much, I don’t know why but I got real Shiz University vibes which I don’t think was the aim, but that’s just my taste.
The intimacy of the Almeida really helps, I wonder how this will play when it transfers somewhere larger and more impersonal. Definitely glad I saw it as it is now, and everyone should be getting a ticket to this.
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Post by stevemar on Jan 17, 2022 22:47:50 GMT
Saw this on Saturday night (same night as Burgundy from above). The storyline is surprisingly weak and seems a bit cliched now (the worst case scenario at each turn). I’ve never seen this before, but had tried to listen to the soundtrack before, which didn’t make much impression without knowledge of the storyline or context.
But, wow, what a production - energy, hugely talented cast and really an ensemble piece, wonderful lighting and direction. Rupert Goold really knows how to get the best from the actors, a privilege to watch this from the front row. Personally, the songs aren’t instantly memorable for me, but make such an impact in this production. An easy 5 stars and booked again.
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Jan 18, 2022 0:33:32 GMT
^ andrew the part about the costumes were very SHIZ! I'd only ever seen it once at college where a board member was a part of the cast ;-) - but didn't really appreciate the story / or was invested. It's always different seeing shows in a professional setting; I really appreciate how the ensemble worked together. Having seen Cabaret in November (last show I saw!) ... bearing in mind I had never watched the film/stage show...I actually preferred Spring Awakening. Glad you had an awesome time stevemar! On a side note : they do lovely coffee at the Almeida! |
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Post by happytobehere on Jan 19, 2022 12:06:30 GMT
Slightly off topic I guess but does anyone know of anything nearby the Almeida I can go to and kill time before the show starts? Even just a small park would work.
I’m thinking of getting there quite early to avoid being on the tube during rush hour.
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Post by alex90 on Jan 19, 2022 12:35:29 GMT
Quite a few tickets for the matinee today have popped up on the Almeida website for anyone looking to catch this before it closes.
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Post by danb on Jan 19, 2022 13:14:50 GMT
Slightly off topic I guess but does anyone know of anything nearby the Almeida I can go to and kill time before the show starts? Even just a small park would work. I’m thinking of getting there quite early to avoid being on the tube during rush hour. Nope! The odd hipsterish restaurant and a couple of pubs was all we passed from tube to theatre. This was from H&I. If you come from the other end there could have been a myriad(sic) of treats that we missed. |
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Post by n1david on Jan 19, 2022 15:36:22 GMT
Slightly off topic I guess but does anyone know of anything nearby the Almeida I can go to and kill time before the show starts? Even just a small park would work. I’m thinking of getting there quite early to avoid being on the tube during rush hour. There's a small park just round the corner from the Almeida, Battishill Gardens. Walk past the Almeida Theatre from Upper Street, take the first right and you'll see a little park with benches on your left. If you walk through the back corner of that park (as if you were heading back towards Almeida St), you can see a frieze that used to be in the Hall of Commerce but was saved and rebuilt here. Alternatively, if you walk straight down Almeida Stand through Almeida Passage, the "hole in the wall", that will take you into Milner Square. Both it, and its posher neighbour Gibson Square off to the left, are worth a look as they're architecturally rather nice. There are benches in the middle of Gibson Square but not, I think, in Milner Square. |
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Post by Mark on Jan 19, 2022 17:33:32 GMT
Second viewing today - just brilliant. Took my parents and they both loved it too. If you haven’t made it yet and can get a ticket - run dont walk! That said it would be a real shame if this didn’t have a future life.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 19, 2022 19:20:13 GMT
Transfer discussions have started…
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Post by nottobe on Jan 19, 2022 20:03:31 GMT
Could Criteron be a good option? With Pride and prejudice closing it would be free soon for immediate transfer.
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Post by digne on Jan 19, 2022 22:03:34 GMT
I finally managed to see the matinee today after having to miss a first date and then having the second cancelled before Christmas - I'm so glad I went because I really enjoyed it! It was another show I hadn't listened to before going to see it, and while I wouldn't say that the score itself is something I'm going to listen to a lot, it was thoroughly engaging and had all the emotional depth I was missing at Bonnie & Clyde.
I read the play back in school a long time ago, and while I can't compare this production to others, I found myself really touched today by how much affection this staging had for the hardships of puberty, despite the tragedy of it all.
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Post by happytobehere on Jan 19, 2022 23:07:02 GMT
Saw this tonight. I don’t have anything to add that hasn’t already been said. Flawless theatre. Thank god there’s talk of transfer because I *need* to see this again.
Also I wanted to leave with all of Melchior and Moritz’s wardrobes - such stylish costumes.
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Jan 19, 2022 23:51:31 GMT
Transfer discussions have started… Funny thought they’d have been locked in place the moment the reviews came in |
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Post by Oleanna on Jan 20, 2022 0:32:26 GMT
Transfer discussions have started… Thrilled to hear this, though those of us who were around the first time will be somewhat trepidatious about this transferring successfully. |
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Post by crowblack on Jan 20, 2022 9:06:53 GMT
Transfer discussions have started… Funny thought they’d have been locked in place the moment the reviews came in There was no streaming offered, unlike Macbeth and despite there being a covid spike that threatened the run, so maybe this was the expectation. I was hoping the Almeida was going to continue with a streaming option as the Young Vic seems to be, given how much greater audience access it gives (disabled people, old people, non-Londoners, those on low income, parents of young children etc.), but maybe they're not, which is a real shame if so. |
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