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Post by Being Alive on Oct 11, 2023 22:12:44 GMT
Oh I just meant I could probably guess who was savvy and on things like seat filler websites, and those that werent - not who was rich and who wasn't!
Fair amount of industry faces I recognised in tonight too
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Post by Mark on Oct 12, 2023 10:11:34 GMT
Went again last night. Charlie’s Olivier to lose if I’m honest. The way he dances, mesmerising. And Carly Anderson is the perfect partner. Really great reaction from everyone in the audience last night.
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Post by theatrekiwi on Oct 16, 2023 14:36:57 GMT
Did anyone receive the lottery link today?
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Post by dippy on Oct 16, 2023 16:24:11 GMT
The last time I got one was the 25th of September having signed up to 4 weeks worth on the 23rd of September.
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Post by sophia on Oct 16, 2023 16:50:57 GMT
Did anyone receive the lottery link today? I didn’t get one last Monday so I emailed them and was able to book lottery tickets on the phone. |
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Post by alece10 on Oct 17, 2023 13:38:11 GMT
I caught one of Jack Wilcox's performances last night and he is very good indeed. He is more matinee idol than cheeky chappie which Charlie is. His vocals were excellent and his dancing great however Charlie really can't be beaten on the dancing front.
If you didn't know who Charlie Stemp was then you wouldn't be disappointed not seeing him.
The only other cast change was the couple playing the English comedy role. They weren't anywhere near as good as the other couple.
Not full last night with quite a few empty seats. I noticed a few people moved from the far side dress circle further in just before the show started but an usher came and made them all move back which I thought was a bit petty.
I think another Charlie show is due before Christmas for me and probably try and book for the last night.
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Post by ladidah on Oct 17, 2023 14:09:41 GMT
The ushers there are very moany - someone moved about 30mins in and the dress circle was very empty and they ran over to shout at them!
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Post by capybara on Oct 17, 2023 14:13:06 GMT
The ushers there are very moany - someone moved about 30mins in and the dress circle was very empty and they ran over to shout at them! Better than being hands off! And to be fair, I’d always wait until the interval to do that. |
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Post by alece10 on Oct 17, 2023 14:30:43 GMT
The ushers there are very moany - someone moved about 30mins in and the dress circle was very empty and they ran over to shout at them! Better than being hands off! And to be fair, I’d always wait until the interval to do that. I was expecting them to move in the interval but the usher must have put the fear of God in them as the all stayed in their original seats for the 2nd act. |
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Post by SuttonPeron on Oct 17, 2023 14:47:55 GMT
Unless there´s a boss around which I doubt, utterly ridiculous. Surely they´d do the same if they weren´t working.
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Post by justafan on Oct 17, 2023 20:26:51 GMT
I caught one of Jack Wilcox's performances last night and he is very good indeed. He is more matinee idol than cheeky chappie which Charlie is. His vocals were excellent and his dancing great however Charlie really can't be beaten on the dancing front. If you didn't know who Charlie Stemp was then you wouldn't be disappointed not seeing him. The only other cast change was the couple playing the English comedy role. They weren't anywhere near as good as the other couple. Not full last night with quite a few empty seats. I noticed a few people moved from the far side dress circle further in just before the show started but an usher came and made them all move back which I thought was a bit petty. I think another Charlie show is due before Christmas for me and probably try and book for the last night. I think Jack Wilcox makes an excellent Bobby - not seen him as Bela but must be quite a feat being the standby/cover for both roles especially in the mirror scene - the concentration for the timing must be huge - kudos to him |
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Post by christya on Oct 18, 2023 21:35:07 GMT
Finally caught the show tonight - Jack, not Charlie. I loved it overall and he was a great Bobby, but I can’t help being a bit disappointed as I did want to see Charlie and I’m not sure if I’ll get the chance now. That said, there’s nothing whatsoever to fault in Jack’s performance and if I hadn’t known any different I’d never have realised he wasn’t the regular lead. Very charming onstage - the matinee idol thing is spot on. I’d like to see him in other roles sometime.
I was surprised how much of this show I recognised and remembered from the 1994 (or thereabouts) tour. Lots of the same choreography, which is to be expected I suppose! I think this could do well on tour again.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 18, 2023 22:18:58 GMT
Finally caught the show tonight - Jack, not Charlie. I loved it overall and he was a great Bobby, but I can’t help being a bit disappointed as I did want to see Charlie and I’m not sure if I’ll get the chance now. That said, there’s nothing whatsoever to fault in Jack’s performance and if I hadn’t known any different I’d never have realised he wasn’t the regular lead. Very charming onstage - the matinee idol thing is spot on. I’d like to see him in other roles sometime. I was surprised how much of this show I recognised and remembered from the 1994 (or thereabouts) tour. Lots of the same choreography, which is to be expected I suppose! I think this could do well on tour again. Small problem- NOTHING does well on your anymore. It’s a dying market sadly. |
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Post by theatrefan62 on Oct 19, 2023 5:55:16 GMT
'Nothing' does well on tour? Really?! 🙄
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Post by ntherooh on Oct 19, 2023 8:40:25 GMT
Does Charlie do matinees? Also, does anyone know where to get the best discounted tickets? I have heard people talk about great deals, but I'm not that clever in that area.
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 19, 2023 12:21:59 GMT
'Nothing' does well on tour? Really?! 🙄 Hamilton, Les Mis or Disney are doing fine. Otherwise stuff really isn't doing all that well on tour these days... |
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Post by alece10 on Oct 19, 2023 12:37:03 GMT
Does Charlie do matinees? Also, does anyone know where to get the best discounted tickets? I have heard people talk about great deals, but I'm not that clever in that area. The days he is off are advertised on the LW Theatre website. As far as I know he does all performances unless he has holiday booked as he did on Monday and Tuesday just gone. As for offers I see lots on Facebook. Also try theatremonkey website as he lists offers for shows. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 19, 2023 19:08:29 GMT
Hamilton is a unique show that will probably sell out on the road. Everything else isn’t selling as well as it would have years ago. It’s just a fact that the touring market is on its last legs.
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Post by theatrefan62 on Oct 19, 2023 19:17:19 GMT
May as well close all local theatres now then! 🤦♂️
Things not selling as well as before (unsurprising considering the current challenging times) and the entire touring circuit being on its last legs are two very different things.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 19, 2023 20:26:51 GMT
May as well close all local theatres now then! 🤦♂️ Things not selling as well as before (unsurprising considering the current challenging times) and the entire touring circuit being on its last legs are two very different things. It’s one and the same thing. Bad sales- half empty theatres. |
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Post by apubleed on Oct 19, 2023 20:41:54 GMT
I'm impressed that Crazy For You has managed to stay open this long. I still wonder if they might close a little early though.
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Post by Rory on Oct 19, 2023 20:58:45 GMT
Hamilton is a unique show that will probably sell out on the road. Everything else isn’t selling as well as it would have years ago. It’s just a fact that the touring market is on its last legs. Personally speaking, I now see far, far fewer shows in my local regional theatre than I would have years ago. This is because I have a finite amount to spend per year on theatre, and I prioritise the West End over touring stuff. If the West End was a bit more reasonable in terms of cost, I would have more to spend on touring shows closer to home. |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Oct 19, 2023 22:37:46 GMT
I'm impressed that Crazy For You has managed to stay open this long. I still wonder if they might close a little early though. At this point I doubt it, but producers are bleeding money over it |
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Post by A.Ham on Oct 20, 2023 7:14:36 GMT
I'm impressed that Crazy For You has managed to stay open this long. I still wonder if they might close a little early though. At this point I doubt it, but producers are bleeding money over it I very much hope they have a boost in the show’s final month across the Christmas period. I know the story’s not Christmas-related but it does have that feel-good holiday show appeal. |
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Post by BVM on Oct 20, 2023 9:42:20 GMT
Finally caught the show tonight - Jack, not Charlie. I loved it overall and he was a great Bobby, but I can’t help being a bit disappointed as I did want to see Charlie and I’m not sure if I’ll get the chance now. That said, there’s nothing whatsoever to fault in Jack’s performance and if I hadn’t known any different I’d never have realised he wasn’t the regular lead. Very charming onstage - the matinee idol thing is spot on. I’d like to see him in other roles sometime. I was surprised how much of this show I recognised and remembered from the 1994 (or thereabouts) tour. Lots of the same choreography, which is to be expected I suppose! I think this could do well on tour again. Small problem- NOTHING does well on your anymore. It’s a dying market sadly. “NOTHING” in capitals?! This is in fact not true. |
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