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Post by vickyg on Jun 2, 2021 15:03:13 GMT
Just seen that the streamed show is going to be on The Shows Must Go On YouTube channel for free and then available for 7 days. Is this the exact show that people have spent money on trains, hotels and tickets for, streamed at exactly the same time for free, without telling people when booking that this would happen? That seems not quite right to me... |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2021 15:26:21 GMT
Just seen that the streamed show is going to be on The Shows Must Go On YouTube channel for free and then available for 7 days. Is this the exact show that people have spent money on trains, hotels and tickets for, streamed at exactly the same time for free, without telling people when booking that this would happen? That seems not quite right to me... Agreed. I don't mean to be a grump about it, but I've spent money on this. A donation should be compulsory to view the livestream in my opinion. |
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Post by southstreet on Jun 2, 2021 15:35:34 GMT
Is this the exact show that people have spent money on trains, hotels and tickets for, streamed at exactly the same time for free, without telling people when booking that this would happen? That seems not quite right to me... Agreed. I don't mean to be a grump about it, but I've spent money on this. A donation should be compulsory to view the livestream in my opinion. Not going to lie, I was really peeved when I heard about the free live stream as well, seeing that I forked out £60 for a ticket. But then I am super tired of streamed theatre, so am glad I'll get to see it in person. Therefore I am kinda over it by now.... well, almost, still a little peeved. LOL |
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Post by fiyero on Jun 2, 2021 15:58:40 GMT
It’s a tricky one. The point is to promote that theatre is back. Due to the rescheduling of this and other things I’m going twice and will watch the stream too I’m sure, though not live as I’m out (I’ve got rather busy recently!!)
As long as the Sunday paying audience still get a full show and no camera distractions then I think it is a great thing. A lot of concerts are filmed.
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Post by alece10 on Jun 2, 2021 16:12:49 GMT
Agree its a difficult one. For me nothing beats actually being there and as its been postponed a couple of times I am really looking forward to it. But I can understand people might be travelling a long way and now could just watch it from home.
I get the feeling that the live stream was only recently planned and probably most of us booked well over a year ago so there was no option then.
You can't beat the atmosphere of a live audience. I have watched a couple of things streamed and was disappointed as could not feel the atmosphere.
Maybe they thought by streaming it would give a lot more people the opportunity to see it and I believe you will be given the chance to donate during the streamed performance. And as the proceeds are going to charity to support the arts it will bring in some more money.
I'm more than happy to support a great cause.
Even though I will be there on Saturday I will still watch the stream to relive the evening again.
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Post by ruby on Jun 2, 2021 16:14:34 GMT
Really looking forward to this on Sat! Just booked a table at the yummy Lebanese restaurant pre-show as well
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 2, 2021 16:15:15 GMT
Freebie! Yay!!
I’d be mega annoyed if id paid for it though 😡
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Post by kathryn on Jun 2, 2021 21:36:40 GMT
I’m going tomorrow evening and have decided not to be cross about the livestream thingy because really I want to be back in a proper theatre.
Am staying the night in town and heading off to Bath for a mini-break on Friday.
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Post by fiyero on Jun 2, 2021 21:52:16 GMT
I’m going tomorrow evening and have decided not to be cross about the livestream thingy because really I want to be back in a proper theatre. Am staying the night in town and heading off to Bath for a mini-break on Friday. I was there tonight, in the front row. A YouTube video wouldn't have been the same. While we were still socially distanced being in a crowd there for the same purpose increased everything. I also love that they are doing the stream, it makes it accessible for those who couldn't travel, or get tickets, or afford it otherwise. I'm lucky enough to be going again and will be in the upper circle so get a totally different view (I might see some feet!) |
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Post by LaLuPone on Jun 2, 2021 22:38:53 GMT
I’m going tomorrow evening and have decided not to be cross about the livestream thingy because really I want to be back in a proper theatre. Am staying the night in town and heading off to Bath for a mini-break on Friday. I was there tonight, in the front row. A YouTube video wouldn't have been the same. While we were still socially distanced being in a crowd there for the same purpose increased everything. I also love that they are doing the stream, it makes it accessible for those who couldn't travel, or get tickets, or afford it otherwise. I'm lucky enough to be going again and will be in the upper circle so get a totally different view (I might see some feet!) Could we get a full setlist please if you can remember? |
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Post by vickyg on Jun 3, 2021 8:33:36 GMT
Agree its a difficult one. For me nothing beats actually being there and as its been postponed a couple of times I am really looking forward to it. But I can understand people might be travelling a long way and now could just watch it from home. I get the feeling that the live stream was only recently planned and probably most of us booked well over a year ago so there was no option then. You can't beat the atmosphere of a live audience. I have watched a couple of things streamed and was disappointed as could not feel the atmosphere. Maybe they thought by streaming it would give a lot more people the opportunity to see it and I believe you will be given the chance to donate during the streamed performance. And as the proceeds are going to charity to support the arts it will bring in some more money. I'm more than happy to support a great cause. Even though I will be there on Saturday I will still watch the stream to relive the evening again. So I've slept on it, and am really trying to be gracious but I'm peeved. Of course I agree that there's a difference to being in the theatre and watching online but there's also an enormous difference between being able to watch online vs not getting to see it at all. It should either be that everyone pays or no one does. I also think that people should have been told this was happening at the time they booked as we have booked under the apprehension that paying money would be the only way to see it. I think it's reasonable to assume that if it was recorded to go online this wouldn't happen for at least few months not at exactly the same time that people are watching live in the theatre. It's actually really poor. Imo people here are likely to be more egalitarian about access to the arts as we realise its importance in our own lives, but a family who has spent a couple of hundred £ on tickets for a random great night out might not feel so charitable. |
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Post by danb on Jun 3, 2021 9:17:44 GMT
The have announced today that it is £22.50 to stream, not free.
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Post by fiyero on Jun 3, 2021 9:24:49 GMT
I was there tonight, in the front row. A YouTube video wouldn't have been the same. While we were still socially distanced being in a crowd there for the same purpose increased everything. I also love that they are doing the stream, it makes it accessible for those who couldn't travel, or get tickets, or afford it otherwise. I'm lucky enough to be going again and will be in the upper circle so get a totally different view (I might see some feet!) Could we get a full setlist please if you can remember? Hope this works: |
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Post by Mark on Jun 3, 2021 9:26:39 GMT
The have announced today that it is £22.50 to stream, not free. Can you link to this? Disappointing if true after they announced it would be free last week. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 3, 2021 9:53:25 GMT
Nothing on The Shows Must Go On youtube channel has been chargeable to date has it? It’s all been voluntary donations. That’s a very fast change of plan abd not very much time to get ticket sales up and running.
I smell a cock up!
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Post by danb on Jun 3, 2021 10:11:08 GMT
I can’t find it again now. It’ll only have been on fb, twitter or instagram. I wouldn’t mind paying for it tbh.
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Post by alece10 on Jun 3, 2021 10:47:33 GMT
Agree its a difficult one. For me nothing beats actually being there and as its been postponed a couple of times I am really looking forward to it. But I can understand people might be travelling a long way and now could just watch it from home. I get the feeling that the live stream was only recently planned and probably most of us booked well over a year ago so there was no option then. You can't beat the atmosphere of a live audience. I have watched a couple of things streamed and was disappointed as could not feel the atmosphere. Maybe they thought by streaming it would give a lot more people the opportunity to see it and I believe you will be given the chance to donate during the streamed performance. And as the proceeds are going to charity to support the arts it will bring in some more money. I'm more than happy to support a great cause. Even though I will be there on Saturday I will still watch the stream to relive the evening again. So I've slept on it, and am really trying to be gracious but I'm peeved. Of course I agree that there's a difference to being in the theatre and watching online but there's also an enormous difference between being able to watch online vs not getting to see it at all. It should either be that everyone pays or no one does. I also think that people should have been told this was happening at the time they booked as we have booked under the apprehension that paying money would be the only way to see it. I think it's reasonable to assume that if it was recorded to go online this wouldn't happen for at least few months not at exactly the same time that people are watching live in the theatre. It's actually really poor. Imo people here are likely to be more egalitarian about access to the arts as we realise its importance in our own lives, but a family who has spent a couple of hundred £ on tickets for a random great night out might not feel so charitable. It would be a sad world if we all thought the same but I stand by my view and, to me, buying a ticket is a charitable donation to a good cause which I am more than happy about. Especially considering all the money I saved last year. The added bonus is to actually be there and watching a live show and I'm going to have a wonderful evening. |
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Post by alece10 on Jun 3, 2021 10:57:24 GMT
The have announced today that it is £22.50 to stream, not free. I'm pretty sure the YouTube video I posted on here said it was free so it seems strange that they have changed that. It did say that you could make a donation. |
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Post by danb on Jun 3, 2021 11:22:56 GMT
The have announced today that it is £22.50 to stream, not free. I'm pretty sure the YouTube video I posted on here said it was free so it seems strange that they have changed that. It did say that you could make a donation. Yes, it says watch for free. Maybe I dreamt the £22.50 thing? |
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Post by 42ndBlvd on Jun 3, 2021 11:40:44 GMT
I'm pretty sure the YouTube video I posted on here said it was free so it seems strange that they have changed that. It did say that you could make a donation. Yes, it says watch for free. Maybe I dreamt the £22.50 thing? It's being live streamed on YouTube for free - Sunday 6th June at 7pm |
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Post by dip on Jun 3, 2021 12:14:14 GMT
A livestream has absolutely no effect on my ability to enjoy the show. I go to festivals all the time that are being livestreamed to people at home and I know where I'd rather be.
The whole event is a taster for what the West End has on offer, and the more people that can see it, the better imo.
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Post by alece10 on Jun 3, 2021 12:26:39 GMT
I'm pretty sure the YouTube video I posted on here said it was free so it seems strange that they have changed that. It did say that you could make a donation. Yes, it says watch for free. Maybe I dreamt the £22.50 thing? Maybe in your subconscious thats the amount you will donate if you watch the stream. 😀 |
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Post by danb on Jun 3, 2021 14:01:21 GMT
On the Theatre Support Fund ad for TSMGO on facebook it is advertising the concert being streamed in the same place as the concerts, so I think the cheapest tix to attend the concerts must have been that price hence my confusion. I do however think they should be charging for the stream as it’s meant to be raising vital funds. There are still plenty of struggling artists ss a result of the pandemic.
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Post by mrnutz on Jun 3, 2021 15:48:17 GMT
I was there last night (loved it!) - there are quite a few video inserts with pandemic stories from performers and crew with requests to donate a la Comic Relief so I assume they are relying on the streamers to be generous with their donations.
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Post by kathryn on Jun 3, 2021 17:55:41 GMT
Oooh it’s nice to be sat in a theatre again! Even socially-distanced it feels buzzy!
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