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Post by xanady on Apr 7, 2020 17:23:59 GMT
Within the space of two minutes,I have just read that the wonderful Artrix in Bromsgrove is closing down and that theatremonkey has left the board! I am absolutely gutted on both counts.
Thank you,theatremonkey for your brilliance! Your encyclopaedic knowledge of the WE is totally unsurpassed anywhere.I always check your site for theatre seating information and when my family go on our trips from Brum to the WE I always take your book with me as a valuable reference.Sir,you are a legend!
Thank you for your hard work as a mod,for being one of the founding fathers of the site,for your brilliantly witty posts which often made me laugh out loud,your readiness to help with individual queries at all times and for your kindness and generosity of spirit.
So long,farewell,auf wiedershen,goodbye.....and sincere thanks.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Apr 7, 2020 17:37:04 GMT
Gutted to hear the wonderful TM has left. Anything we can do to tempt you back?
Xx
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Post by ptwest on Apr 7, 2020 17:52:31 GMT
Totally echo all that is said in the original post. Thank you and farewell!
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Post by intoanewlife on Apr 7, 2020 18:07:05 GMT
Very sad news, I hope he's ok. A wonderful member with a great sense of humour. He will be greatly missed.
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Post by fiyero on Apr 7, 2020 19:04:38 GMT
It always felt like a badge of honour when the Theatre Monkey liked one of my posts. (no offence to the other admins!)
This is a hard time for all of us theatre lovers, I can't wait until normal service is resumed.
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Post by Rory on Apr 7, 2020 19:18:55 GMT
Oh no, I didn't realise this. Sad news indeed
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Post by kathryn on Apr 7, 2020 19:27:32 GMT
Farewell TheatreMonkey!!
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Post by CG on the loose on Apr 7, 2020 19:39:42 GMT
I echo all that's been said above, sad day. Thank you TM, and fare well in all things.
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Post by partytentdown on Apr 7, 2020 20:44:49 GMT
I hope he's ok and not poorly, can admins confirm?
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Post by david on Apr 7, 2020 21:19:46 GMT
Thanks for all your advice and witty posts over the years. Theatremonkey.com will always be the site to go to for all theatre related enquires and info for those ticket deals. All the best for the future and best wishes in your future projects. You will be greatly missed from this board.
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Post by adrianics on Apr 7, 2020 21:43:30 GMT
TM is an invaluable resource for anyone with even a passing interest in theatre, and has saved me incalculable amounts of money over the years. It taught me, if nothing else, to stop being obsessed with the premium seats and learn to love a true bargain.
As a forum member, they were always very friendly, helpful and gregarious. A true Theatreforum legend. I don't know the Monkey in real life but I wish them all the best and hope they're as okay as they can be x
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2020 22:16:24 GMT
What a shock - I was smiling from a TM like of one of my posts just yesterday!
This all seems so sudden but I'm sure there is a good reason behind it, though I wish it weren't happening. All I can say is thank you TM, I will continue using your site and promoting it to everyone I know!
Such a shame that all TM's posts have been deleted - I presume that was the monkey's choice, but sad nonetheless that we don't have their wonderfully witty contributions to look back on.
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Post by theatreian on Apr 7, 2020 22:18:49 GMT
I echo the above posts. Best wishes and for whatever reason you have left , hope all goes well.
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Post by londonpostie on Apr 7, 2020 23:00:27 GMT
This is very sad news. I've never felt so attached to something so hairy .. As we all know, Mr Monkey has the keenest theatrical judgement and a hugely generous nature, both will be hugely missed hereabouts. I hope it's not a binary decision and that the board will continue to enjoy at least occasional contributions. Whatever you decide, things really won't be the same; thank you for so much  |
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Post by Polly1 on Apr 7, 2020 23:14:52 GMT
Really really sad to read this, especially with no reason given. Hope there hasn't been a falling out. Hope he is well but the board won't be the same. Take care, TM.
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Post by showgirl on Apr 8, 2020 3:41:05 GMT
Nothing to add to what others have said above but I echo all the positives. And though this isn't actually the worst thing happening at present, to me it feels closer to home than anything else due to what the unique and irreplaceable theatremonkey means to us here.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2020 3:47:25 GMT
I hope he's ok and not poorly, can admins confirm? To the best of our knowledge he's OK. |
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Post by ilovewemusicals on Apr 8, 2020 5:32:01 GMT
The TheatreMonkey website also appears to be offline but he is still on Twitter and was last active 12 hours ago
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Post by Latecomer on Apr 8, 2020 5:35:57 GMT
We will miss you theatremonkey. Sending best wishes and support x
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Post by alece10 on Apr 8, 2020 6:16:02 GMT
So sorry to hear the news. You were a great mod and I loved your posts, humour and support.
Your website is a must go to for me and I never book anything without having the relevant page open to check on best seats.
I wish you all the best and hopefully see you return in the not too distant future.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2020 6:57:56 GMT
Can only echo what everyone else has said.
The wonderful Monkey - you will be greatly missed! All the best :-)
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Post by bengal73 on Apr 8, 2020 7:20:21 GMT
Sorry to see you go monkey
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Post by stevej678 on Apr 8, 2020 7:34:16 GMT
He's the King of the Swingers here The TheatreBoard VIP He made us top and now he's stopped A very sad sight to see Like all monkeys he's bananas His posts are always full of wit We all log on to TM.com And know exactly where to sit So all the best to you, Monkey Who'll keep Burly in check now you're gone? Thanks for all you do for theatre fans I hope some day, once again, you'll log on.  |
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Post by horton on Apr 8, 2020 8:14:23 GMT
The theatre world is a poorer place without a monkey in it
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Post by showoff on Apr 8, 2020 10:02:27 GMT
Oh no. This is really sad news. I hope nothing is wrong.
I agree with so many posts, I never book to see any show without the TM pages open, and I'm so relieved I'm not the only one who felt a little jolt of joy to read TM had liked one of my posts.
When I joined here, I was surprised and so happy to see THE Theatre Monkey as a mod on here and posting and everything. I had used the website for so many years, it was like having contact with a real life celebrity!
Thank you for everything, but I do hope this isn't the end of TM posting here.
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