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Post by theoracle on Oct 10, 2021 20:36:47 GMT
Interesting cast still hasn’t been announced for this. Chorus Line, The Wiz and Spring Awakening all have announced casts but not this yet. Hopefully we’ll get some news this week. Just got my tickets for my first time in Sheffield.
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 10, 2021 21:24:26 GMT
Baz announced the cast for Kiss Me Kate and Showboat so I'd expect something on a Thursday
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Post by theoracle on Oct 25, 2021 11:06:30 GMT
Just saw on Molly Lynch's story that she's in Sheffield. Nothing confirmed yet still but this would be lovely if she's involved
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Post by stevej678 on Nov 1, 2021 9:35:18 GMT
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 1, 2021 9:54:49 GMT
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Post by welcome2hollywood on Nov 1, 2021 10:33:28 GMT
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 1, 2021 11:08:57 GMT
Alex Young as Amalia im SO IN FOR
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Post by TallPaul on Nov 1, 2021 11:18:09 GMT
Everyone wants to work at the world-famous Crucible Theatre. Everyone!
As Samantha Womack herself said when interviewed on the wireless, "Sheffield at Christmas looks just like New York."
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Post by shady23 on Nov 1, 2021 12:27:35 GMT
I've been to a few of the Sheffield Christmas productions over the years and they have always been fantastic.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 1, 2021 14:43:06 GMT
Everyone wants to work at the world-famous Crucible Theatre. Everyone! As Samantha Womack herself said when interviewed on the wireless, "Sheffield at Christmas looks just like New York." I don’t know what parts of New York Ms Womack has been frequenting then! |
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Post by TallPaul on Nov 1, 2021 15:01:48 GMT
Everyone wants to work at the world-famous Crucible Theatre. Everyone! As Samantha Womack herself said when interviewed on the wireless, "Sheffield at Christmas looks just like New York." I don’t know what parts of New York Ms Womack has been frequenting then! I did find myself smiling at the time, but it was kind of her to say it. There's no point going on local radio to sell tickets, and then being honest! |
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Post by alece10 on Nov 1, 2021 15:43:36 GMT
Love the show, love the cast so I'm there.
A long journey for me but it will be worth it and guess it will have to involve an overnight stay.
Anyone know if you can do a matinee and go from London and back in a day?
Is the theatre near the station?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 1, 2021 15:47:15 GMT
Love the show, love the cast so I'm there. A long journey for me but it will be worth it and guess it will have to involve an overnight stay. Anyone know if you can do a matinee and go from London and back in a day? Is the theatre near the station? About 10 mins walk although it’s up a bit of a hill. Yes you could do it in a day, it can be a long day by the time you’ve built in time for contingency, possible train delays etc though. |
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Nov 1, 2021 16:04:33 GMT
Love the show, love the cast so I'm there. A long journey for me but it will be worth it and guess it will have to involve an overnight stay. Anyone know if you can do a matinee and go from London and back in a day? Is the theatre near the station? Easy to do a matinee from London as a day trip, train takes about two hours each way so as an example London St Pancras 11.02 arrive Sheffield 12.59, return 18.00 back 20.07. Crucible is about 10 minutes walk from Sheffield station. Advance tickets between London and Sheffield start from about £19 though their availability greatly reduced over the Christmas period and into January. On the day without a railcard it's a hefty £84 return. I'm seeing a Saturday matinee in January and am travelling by National Express because the current train price on that day is £84 return or £56 with railcard. My journey will be Victoria Coach Station depart 9.00, arrive Sheffield Coach Station 12.40pm, then Sheffield Coach Station 6.30pm arrive London Victoria 10.20pm total cost £9.80 return. I prefer to travel by train but when it's £10 or £56 there's no way I'm paying an extra £46. Higher coach fares in December though. Coach station is slightly closer to the Crucible than the railway station. There's availability at the central Sheffield Travelodge at around £30 per room during She Loves Me |
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Post by alece10 on Nov 1, 2021 16:41:51 GMT
Thanks for the info. Looks like a long day so might stay over as suggested.
I've got a railcard so can get a third off fares which will bring the price down.
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Post by TallPaul on Nov 1, 2021 17:24:58 GMT
It's always worth checking fares between King's Cross and Doncaster.
For example, on Saturday 18 December it's currently possible to book a return for £33.90. Then a return between Doncaster and Sheffield can be as low as £4.
If the connections work, the journey time isn't actually that much longer.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 1, 2021 19:56:55 GMT
With the added bonus of the chance to stop off at Donny Market from some cut price French Fancies.
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Post by alece10 on Nov 2, 2021 18:08:55 GMT
Anyone who is familiar with the theatre able to offer seating advice?
I'm wondering about what legroom is like.
Thanks in advance.
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Post by ptwest on Nov 2, 2021 18:23:39 GMT
Anyone who is familiar with the theatre able to offer seating advice? I'm wondering about what legroom is like. Thanks in advance. I usually find legroom ok, I am just over 6’ 5” tall so this is very important. It is not “stretch out” room but you don’t feel too crammed in. Also because the rake is so steep from all seats your knees are not going to be up against the back of the seat in front. My seat of choice is generally h43 -on an aisle, nobody behind to grumble about the view being blocked (although it’s less of an issue in this theatre) and a quick exit at the end. But most importantly it’s a great central view. I try to avoid the corner seats as the two adjacent seats can be at an awkward angle with each other, difficult when like me you take up a lot of room or need comfort. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 2, 2021 18:34:16 GMT
It’s built like a bowl, with moderately steep sides. There’s no segmentation between front and rear, no stalls or circle just one continuous tier. t I always go for an aisle just because I don’t like being hemmed in, there are plenty of them so take your pick. It’s a huge and very deep thrust and they stage shows almost like they were in the round. That said I’d avoid the extreme edges (band D) and unless you’re on a budget and need to only pay £22 for a C I’d go band A or B. Top price is only £40 even at weekends. This is the North! Legroom is the same throughout, unless you’re on the front row where depending on how they build the stage you might have a huge gap or a bit less. I’ve never had insufficient legroom on the front row and the stage is always low. The back few rows are not on sale but even if they were this theatres built in such a way that you never really feel distant. The back of the auditorium might go on sale later if it sells well, if they don’t need the seats it will be curtained off.
It’s a beautiful theatre, built for people to be able to see.
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Post by properjob on Nov 2, 2021 18:34:52 GMT
If people are staying over and want to take in two shows, the panto at the Lyceum over the road from the Crucible tends to be the best in the area (in my opinion).
Edited to add the legroom in the Lyceum gets worse the higher you go in the theatre.
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Post by alece10 on Nov 2, 2021 18:39:45 GMT
Thanks for the advice both of you. Sounds like the seating and layout is similar to Chichester.
I'll definitely be going for the best seats and at £40 that's a complete bargain.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 2, 2021 18:41:06 GMT
If people are staying over and want to take in two shows, the panto at the Lyceum over the road from the Crucible tends to be the best in the area (in my opinion). Or get over to Manchester in under an hour by train. The Wiz is on at the Hope Mill. |
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Post by TallPaul on Nov 2, 2021 19:03:08 GMT
Under an hour, BurlyBeaR? 😉 If steps are an issue, alece10, it's worth noting that you'll enter the Crucible auditorium about 2/3 of the way back. With few exceptions, you'll have to either walk down steps to your seat, or up steps. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 13, 2021 22:54:15 GMT
Who’s our first punter?
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