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Post by d'James on Jul 29, 2016 12:58:19 GMT
Neither did I. Oh well, always next week. I'm going to try to get tickets for the new booking period on Thursday too. Was quite a relief actually, really. Next week is pretty packed. I would've fit it in somehow if I'd won. |
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Post by stuart on Jul 29, 2016 16:39:48 GMT
Imagine if they opened another production in another theatre on the West End due to demand. That WOULD be a first!!! I'm still surprised they didn't put Part 1 and Part 2 in different theatres. Would've allowed them to run 8 performances a week of both shows. Imagine this might happen further down the line. |
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Post by firefingers on Jul 29, 2016 16:49:32 GMT
Imagine if they opened another production in another theatre on the West End due to demand. That WOULD be a first!!! I'm still surprised they didn't put Part 1 and Part 2 in different theatres. Would've allowed them to run 8 performances a week of both shows. Imagine this might happen further down the line. They'll want the same cast for each ticket pair. Though they could have two full companies alternate buildings. The dressing rooms would be a right mess mind. Would probably be worth purpose building a new theatre with two auditoriums, buy shared Front of House space. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2016 18:26:40 GMT
What would be the point of having two presentations of the show? It would double the cost but it wouldn't double the demand, and although they'd make twice as much per year they'd exhaust the potential audience in a shorter number of years.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2016 19:31:10 GMT
There would be backlash if they took up two theatres.
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Post by theatrefreak on Jul 29, 2016 20:47:34 GMT
Quick question (& apologies if it's been asked elsewhere in the 40-page thread, which I've mostly read, but not entirely):
If I haven't read the books (or more accurately, read only the 1st two or three, and nearly 20 years ago at that),
but if I have seen all the movies and know them very well,
will I be able to follow and pretty much get everything there is to get out of the play?
In other words, I'm obviously very familiar with the world
and know all the stories of Years 1 to 7 as they're expressed <in the films> -
but without spoiling anything (except maybe which specific chapters to possibly revisit in the novels)
is there any additional material from he books that was CUT from the films for time,
but which is relevant to understanding the totality of the "Cursed Child" experience?
Thanks very much in advance for any guidance and opinions.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2016 21:18:22 GMT
I reckon you're fine. What they do build on is major plot points, rather than minor ones that would only have existed in the books, and it is largely its own self-contained story, so if you're good with the films, I don't see why you wouldn't be okay with the plays.  |
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Post by Jon on Jul 30, 2016 0:21:47 GMT
There was an interview with Colin Callender who's producing Cursed Child with Sonia Friedman on Deadline and he ruled out any live broadcast of Cursed Child. I do think that it was unlikely because Warner Bros has the screen rights to Potter and likely wants to make a film adaptation of this in the next decade.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 30, 2016 9:59:25 GMT
Can i ask....do you have to be a massive Harry Potter fan to see this? As in know all teh history, read the books, seen the films ect? I've never read the books, only seen a couple of the films and only really have a basic understanding. Will it go completely over my head or will it work as a stand alone piece?
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Post by westendwendy on Jul 30, 2016 10:05:10 GMT
Can i ask....do you have to be a massive Harry Potter fan to see this? As in know all teh history, read the books, seen the films ect? I've never read the books, only seen a couple of the films and only really have a basic understanding. Will it go completely over my head or will it work as a stand alone piece? No you don't have to be a potter head. I only read and saw the first three books and films. Certainly no fan - but wow the play blew me away. It's one of the most magical experiences of my life. |
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Post by addictedtotheatre on Jul 30, 2016 10:05:45 GMT
Going to try for the next booking period this week.
QUESTION: which of the two booking agencies are my most likely to have a good booking experience (ie can easily select seats, can cope with huge demand on their servers)? I've had awful times with ATG in the past. Assistance appreciated.
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Post by lou105 on Jul 30, 2016 11:15:21 GMT
Going to try for the next booking period this week. QUESTION: which of the two booking agencies are my most likely to have a good booking experience (ie can easily select seats, can cope with huge demand on their servers)? I've had awful times with ATG in the past. Assistance appreciated. I used ATG last time. Maybe someone can confirm if the other site was the same. Im not sure there would be any difference because everything was on the Harry potter themed pages, not normal ATG branding. You joined a pre queue and then went forward with a randomly generated queue number. I had three devices open and the numbers were very different. You were asked which dates you wanted and which price bracket, and then offered seats. There was no choice of section of the theatre, let alone seats. I was fortunate that I was happy to accept the seats offered and payment went through fairly smoothly. I didn't dare put them in a basket and try to see what else was offered. I considered myself very lucky. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2016 11:52:21 GMT
Having booked through both sites, I found ATG a little more user friendly, but I don't think there's a great deal in it tbh.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2016 18:10:59 GMT
Why are they only releasing less than 1/5 of the total numbers of tickets for the new booking period?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2016 22:37:28 GMT
Are they? I know they are saying there will be a number of seats below a certain price, but so far as I know the whole house will be on sale. 300 seats per show for sale |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2016 23:01:52 GMT
Woe, woe and thrice woe. I've realised I'm in a 2-hour training session when the new batch of tickets goes on sale. And I'm the one doing the teaching, so no chance of keeping half an eye on any wizards marching through a waiting room... Anyone know a spell for being in two places at once?
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Post by d'James on Jul 30, 2016 23:09:57 GMT
Woe, woe and thrice woe. I've realised I'm in a 2-hour training session when the new batch of tickets goes on sale. And I'm the one doing the teaching, so no chance of keeping half an eye on any wizards marching through a waiting room... Anyone know a spell for being in two places at once? Time-turner? |
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Post by Jon on Jul 30, 2016 23:57:41 GMT
So the script is released tonight and Pottermania begins again around the world. Will be interesting to see how the audience relationship with the show changes, because one of my favourite parts of seeing the show during previews was the audience reaction - such a wonderful experience to discover collectively 'what happened next'. I was at the first preview and have never experienced a buzz of excitement or nervous tension for the unknown at the theatre before. I'm rather disappointed the script is being released so soon because I can't convey enough how much this should be seen rather than read. But it is incredibly unfair on fans around the world to miss out on finding out too, so fair is fair I suppose. Having seen the play, I agree that reading it won't have the same effect as seeing unfold on stage but short of a live broadcast which is unlikely to happen or a movie which is more likely but at least a decade away, the script is the next best thing for fans who won't be able to see the show wherever it is in the world. After seeing the play a few weeks ago, I struggled to see how it could be adapted into a film because it's a very theatrical piece and there are aspects that would need to changed for a film adaptation. |
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Post by mtchairs on Jul 31, 2016 2:51:48 GMT
Got my copy of the book this morning for AUD 15.00 and now I have to stop myself reading it and avoid any spoilers until my trip to London in November when I see the plays. Wish me luck!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2016 9:20:47 GMT
After seeing the play a few weeks ago, I struggled to see how it could be adapted into a film because it's a very theatrical piece and there are aspects that would need to changed for a film adaptation. Adaptation always involves change! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2016 10:30:41 GMT
So the script is released tonight and Pottermania begins again around the world. Will be interesting to see how the audience relationship with the show changes, because one of my favourite parts of seeing the show during previews was the audience reaction - such a wonderful experience to discover collectively 'what happened next'. I was at the first preview and have never experienced a buzz of excitement or nervous tension for the unknown at the theatre before. I'm rather disappointed the script is being released so soon because I can't convey enough how much this should be seen rather than read. But it is incredibly unfair on fans around the world to miss out on finding out too, so fair is fair I suppose. Could not agree more. I was also at the first preview and the excitement was palpable. It was a real treat being part of the first audience to see it and find out the story. Releasing the script won't diminish demand and they don't have to worry about sales, but it won't pack the same punch seeing it after having read it. If you have tickets, I URGE you not to read the script. |
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Post by CBP1 on Jul 31, 2016 11:03:51 GMT
Just wanted to add my voice to the words of caution above - if there is any chance of you seeing the play soon DO NOT READ it first! It's such a visual piece and I'm sure it will lose something in written word alone.
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Post by Rozzi Rainbow on Jul 31, 2016 20:12:11 GMT
I haven't been able to get tickets yet (I did join the returns queue on Thursday but it went nowhere so I left so I was able to see another show instead) so I was really pleased to read the script today. I was first in the queue for the book shop opening this morning (they weren't allowed to open at midnight) and have spent all day reading it - I haven't been able to read a book that quickly for ages. WOW!!! It really is amazing. It's everything I hoped for and more, the story is brilliant, and there are some lovely touching lines. One line in particular in act 3 brought a tear to my eye, and I was a blubbing mess by the end, I can only imagine that being worse on stage if ever I'm lucky enough to get tickets. I can understand people who already have tickets wanting to wait to see it without knowing anything, but I don't know if/when that might happen for me (I'm going to try on Thursday, and also some Friday Forties but think I'll be lucky to get anything) so I'm just pleased I've been able to enjoy a new Harry Potter story after all this time. I'm now even more jealous (not that I wasn't already) of people who have been/have tickets!!!
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Post by danielwhit on Jul 31, 2016 22:26:30 GMT
So the script is released tonight and Pottermania begins again around the world. Will be interesting to see how the audience relationship with the show changes, because one of my favourite parts of seeing the show during previews was the audience reaction - such a wonderful experience to discover collectively 'what happened next'. I was at the first preview and have never experienced a buzz of excitement or nervous tension for the unknown at the theatre before. I'm rather disappointed the script is being released so soon because I can't convey enough how much this should be seen rather than read. But it is incredibly unfair on fans around the world to miss out on finding out too, so fair is fair I suppose. Could not agree more. I was also at the first preview and the excitement was palpable. It was a real treat being part of the first audience to see it and find out the story. Releasing the script won't diminish demand and they don't have to worry about sales, but it won't pack the same punch seeing it after having read it. If you have tickets, I URGE you not to read the script. Agreed - there was definitely something special about seeing the next chapter for these characters in person with that many other people around who also had no idea what was coming. I'm sure it will still surprise many, but I suspect the audience reactions of gasping etc will be muted from next week onwards with so many people having read the script. I also wonder if people will react to certain characters differently, given what happens later etc.. We'll see |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2016 7:46:02 GMT
Just be aware everyone, the plot has now been put on the play's Wikipedia page, so be aware when viewing! I saw the first sentence and came off it haha.
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