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Post by hairspray57 on Nov 12, 2021 12:39:53 GMT
Still no nearer to getting the person I’m going with to agree to a test. Fair chance I am going to miss out and have to try and get a solo late in the run somehow. Can you not just use your own ticket and let the other one go (or sell it to someone who is sensible enough to do the simple test)? Not able to I’m afraid. I can’t order a test for myself without it making things really riskyfor me. |
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Post by hairspray57 on Nov 12, 2021 12:44:41 GMT
I bet you there are plenty of empty seats next week as loads of people will not have noticed the testing requirement on an email.
And why are they not emailing all ticket holders to give them more time to prepare. Instead of doing it only a couple of weeks before the show.
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 12:46:42 GMT
Can you not just use your own ticket and let the other one go (or sell it to someone who is sensible enough to do the simple test)? Not able to I’m afraid. I can’t order a test for myself without it making things really riskyfor me. Why would ordering a test make things risky for you? |
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Post by hairspray57 on Nov 12, 2021 12:47:09 GMT
Not able to I’m afraid. I can’t order a test for myself without it making things really riskyfor me. Why would ordering a test make things risky for you? I don’t think they would like me taking one if they refused. |
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 12:54:34 GMT
A couple of weeks is more than enough to prepare for a test, and when I booked they said admittance would only be with proof of vaccine etc, so the warning was there already how strict they would be, I remember someone on here making the joke of showing your papers at the door in Germany.
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 12:55:33 GMT
Why would ordering a test make things risky for you? I don’t think they would like me taking one if they refused. But why would it be risky? Is this someone you are in a relationship with? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2021 13:06:41 GMT
Why would ordering a test make things risky for you? I don’t think they would like me taking one if they refused. It's your life, not theirs. And frankly if they are willing to be so stubborn they risk your own health like this, and/or are trying to exert that much control over you, then I would be getting far away from them as soon as possible if you can and cutting them off. I entirely appreciate it isn't always that simple, but these last few posts are alarming. |
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Post by partytentdown on Nov 12, 2021 13:15:42 GMT
Go to a chemist. Pick up a free test. Do it in the loos at work or in the shopping centre. Wait 15 mins. You're done, nobody will ever know (if for whatever reason they can't).
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Post by mattnyc on Nov 12, 2021 16:23:19 GMT
Coming from the States and seeing the show a few times over the next couple weeks. I sent an email asking if someone really going to need 3 different tests in one week, the way my shows are spaced out and I got this response this morning -
Hi Matt,
For each performance of Cabaret you will need to provide us with a lateral flow test result a maximum of 48 hours prior to attending the venue. A test kit can be obtained free of charge from Boots or Superdrug pharmacies, of which there are several on The Strand, quite near the theatre. The result of the test can then be logged on the NHS service, even if you are not an NHS patient or UK resident. The NHS then send a text message or email to you, which can be shown on entry to the theatre.
Thank you
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 16:31:13 GMT
Coming from the States and seeing the show a few times over the next couple weeks. I sent an email asking if someone really going to need 3 different tests in one week, the way my shows are spaced out and I got this response this morning - Hi Matt, For each performance of Cabaret you will need to provide us with a lateral flow test result a maximum of 48 hours prior to attending the venue. A test kit can be obtained free of charge from Boots or Superdrug pharmacies, of which there are several on The Strand, quite near the theatre. The result of the test can then be logged on the NHS service, even if you are not an NHS patient or UK resident. The NHS then send a text message or email to you, which can be shown on entry to the theatre. Thank you Chloe Freer Ticketing Assistant That's pretty clear then, you only need a valid one per each 48 hours, so if you're seeing them within that time you'll just need the one, but otherwise you'll need a new one. |
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Post by barrowside on Nov 12, 2021 16:32:53 GMT
Thanks Matt. That response actually clarifies what we need to do as we are coming from Ireland and were worried about being able to use the NHS service as we are not UK residents. We're not coming until January so things may have changed by then.
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Post by wick3 on Nov 12, 2021 16:43:31 GMT
Thank you mattnyc! I'm travelling to London from NYC on Sunday and will be watching Cabaret next week. I was hoping I could use the lateral flow test I'll be taking upon arrival at LHR that fulfills the day 2 covid test requirement. Since NHS tests are free even for non-UK residents, I'll just go to a pharmacy like Boots and obtain a free test there. I hope everything works out.
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Post by hairspray57 on Nov 12, 2021 16:43:42 GMT
I imagine is free testing is axed the show would have to change the rules or provide the testing itself. I don’t think it would be legal to expect an additional unexpected charge to have to be paid before entering. And they can’t use the excuse that people should stock up as they don’t inform ticket-holders of this requirement until two weeks or so before and it was not in place when most booked.
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Post by mattnyc on Nov 12, 2021 16:44:29 GMT
I’m glad that helped you. I was worried about the NHS thing as well. For me, I’ll need three different tests just the way it’s spaced out. But it is what it is, I suppose.
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Post by TallPaul on Nov 12, 2021 17:03:43 GMT
To avoid any problems, it may be worthwhile spending a few minutes reading the relevant section of the Boots website, and pre-registering an NHS log-in. www.boots.com/services/covid-19-testing/nhs-lateral-flowNB: Boots also provide private LFTs, for a fee, though I'm sure they won't try to push anyone down that route. |
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 17:06:23 GMT
I imagine is free testing is axed the show would have to change the rules or provide the testing itself. I don’t think it would be legal to expect an additional unexpected charge to have to be paid before entering. And they can’t use the excuse that people should stock up as they don’t inform ticket-holders of this requirement until two weeks or so before and it was not in place when most booked. They'll probably still be free, at least through winter. Have you decided what you're going to do? Are you contacting a solicitor? |
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Post by hairspray57 on Nov 12, 2021 17:08:50 GMT
I imagine is free testing is axed the show would have to change the rules or provide the testing itself. I don’t think it would be legal to expect an additional unexpected charge to have to be paid before entering. And they can’t use the excuse that people should stock up as they don’t inform ticket-holders of this requirement until two weeks or so before and it was not in place when most booked. They'll probably still be free, at least through winter. Have you decided what you're going to do? Are you contacting a solicitor? It was reported in the press the Government was planing on scrapping them from January. |
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Post by alece10 on Nov 12, 2021 17:09:41 GMT
I was going to say you need to check with Boots as I remember being in the queue a couple of weeks ago in Boots and a woman was having an argument with staff because she didn't have a code and they wouldn't let her have any.
Also hats off to ATG. I just had a text from them with a link which explains the process. So that's 2 e mails and a text. Don't think anyone can now turn up and say they didn't know.
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Post by mattnyc on Nov 12, 2021 17:14:42 GMT
Also wanted to add that I schedule my testing through DocTap (easy for me to do before coming in) usually and they said that would be fine, so it seems it’s not only NHS emails they’ll accept.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2021 17:22:08 GMT
Are these tests different to the ones you get through the post at home?
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Post by mattnyc on Nov 12, 2021 17:30:49 GMT
The ones i schedule through DocTap are actual appointments where they’ll do it for you. Personally, Even though these cost money I prefer that. I can’t do the tonsil swab by myself - just not something physically I can ever “get right”.
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Post by marob on Nov 12, 2021 17:39:30 GMT
Also hats off to ATG. I just had a text from them with a link which explains the process. So that's 2 e mails and a text. Don't think anyone can now turn up and say they didn't know. I’ve not had anything off them, but then I’m not going until New Year, so maybe I will nearer the time. |
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Post by hairspray57 on Nov 12, 2021 17:41:35 GMT
Also hats off to ATG. I just had a text from them with a link which explains the process. So that's 2 e mails and a text. Don't think anyone can now turn up and say they didn't know. I’ve not had anything off them, but then I’m not going until New Year, so maybe I will nearer the time. And that’s the issue. They should really email all ticket holders rather than doing it bit by bit. The press have made more of a fuss about masks being enforced at Moloun Rouge than this despite this being more unique and intrusive. |
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 17:45:48 GMT
They'll probably still be free, at least through winter. Have you decided what you're going to do? Are you contacting a solicitor? It was reported in the press the Government was planing on scrapping them from January. The price of these tickets, I'm sure most will be able to afford a test. Also, you can't really be arguing the price if you're going to get a solicitor to argue against it, that'll cost a lot more. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2021 17:46:52 GMT
Do they refund if you are your party tests positive?
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