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Post by capybara on Jan 3, 2024 23:23:33 GMT
How easy, or not, is getting rush tickets for this? And if so, where are the tickets generally situated in the theatre?
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Post by david on Jan 3, 2024 23:37:33 GMT
How easy, or not, is getting rush tickets for this? And if so, where are the tickets generally situated in the theatre? I got a rush ticket yesterday without any bother. I did some trial runs before yesterday and tickets I got sat me both in the stalls and royal circle over the different test runs capybara . I got stalls H8 yesterday for my visit. |
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Post by capybara on Jan 5, 2024 0:33:14 GMT
Managed to get a rush ticket in Row N of the stalls this afternoon.
Very enjoyable play with some stellar performances. Flynn, Gatiss and Middleton were all superb in their portrayals.
Four stars.
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Post by bordeaux on Jan 5, 2024 16:00:01 GMT
This was my third National production in a two-day trip and rounded off the visit wonderfully - though 20 minutes in I was in the sceptical camp as it does take a while to get going. But, as many have said it's witty, moving, fascinating on Hamlet and the era and on the two main actors. I confess I had tears in my eyes at the end, especially when (like in a film) the 'what happened to the characters next' bits pop up. I'm glad Norris is enjoying a successful last two years.
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Post by ceebee on Jan 6, 2024 20:05:37 GMT
Thoroughly enjoyed this today - four stars from me with three excellent leads. Very moving ending and apt location for this play. Jack Thorne is a genius.
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Post by Rory on Jan 9, 2024 11:09:00 GMT
NT Live 21st March
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Post by threeletteracronym on Jan 9, 2024 13:03:20 GMT
Really pleased about this as did not fancy a London trip. Love NT Live (it's not the same as actual live, obviously, but if the alternative is not seeing something at all, then it's bloody brilliant). |
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Post by amyja89 on Jan 17, 2024 17:48:00 GMT
Has anyone had any luck with rush tickets on the TodayTix app for this? Have been religiously trying at 10am on the dot and no luck so far!
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Post by Mark on Jan 17, 2024 18:05:46 GMT
Has anyone had any luck with rush tickets on the TodayTix app for this? Have been religiously trying at 10am on the dot and no luck so far! Managed to get one for my dad for Saturday matinee. It was in the grand circle row e |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Jan 17, 2024 18:09:20 GMT
It's also on TKTS at the price of two rush tickets
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Post by Dr Tom on Jan 18, 2024 20:29:17 GMT
I saw this earlier in the week, Rush ticket right at 10am and was in Row F of the Dress Circle. I have tried before and not been successful, so this does seem to be selling well. A very clear view and everything was audible. I do prefer nearer the front, but this is fine.
I thought this was an excellent play. We did have a show stop about half an hour in, which delayed things, and there were definitely people eyeing the exit (and checking watches) near the end. Not much to add to the previous reviews, but I can certainly see this making a return in the future.
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Post by bee on Feb 11, 2024 18:58:27 GMT
Saw this yesterday. Thought it was marvellous, really quite exhilarating at times.
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Post by colelarson on Feb 12, 2024 14:22:52 GMT
Saw this Saturday evening and it was a real masterclass in acting, the story was really interesting and absorbing. An excellent script by Jack Thorne and great direction by Sam Mendes.
Johnny Flynn does so well with the Burton voice and mannerisms, as soon as you see him in the opening moments you know instantly who is Burton!
Mark Gatiss and Tuppence Middleton are also superb and in fact mesmerizing performances by all in the cast, very glad I got to see it as I couldn't get a Ticket at the National, a riveting play that should be up for all the awards!
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Post by amyja89 on Feb 15, 2024 1:21:04 GMT
Wow, I did not expect to be as moved by this as I was.
I'm the first to admit that I'm no Shakespeare connoisseur, and some of the more extended rehearsal passages did go over my head a little bit, but holy hell those final five minutes or so are some of the most striking I've seen on the stage.
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Post by solotheatregoer on Feb 15, 2024 17:05:40 GMT
Oh wow this was incredible. I was in two minds about booking this but what a masterclass it turned out to be. Stunning performances from the entire cast. Was front row and what an experience to see this close up. Johnny Flynn is incredible in this.
Easy five stars.
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Post by aspieandy on Feb 19, 2024 15:27:19 GMT
Decided to take a second look at this now it's at peak original production. This WE transfer ends in 4 weeks.
The Delfont Mac site wanted £20 for the Gods, reasonable availability at all price points with no booking fee. Rude to say no, imo.
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Post by chicagocomedian on Feb 19, 2024 22:22:24 GMT
How bad are the partial view seats with the safety rail in the way?
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Post by mattnyc on Feb 19, 2024 22:59:03 GMT
How bad are the partial view seats with the safety rail in the way? I sat there a few years ago and it wasn’t the worst I’d ever been in. More annoying when action was downstage but wasn’t angry about it for the price (at least for the seat I was in). |
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Post by aspieandy on Feb 19, 2024 23:30:21 GMT
How bad are the partial view seats with the safety rail in the way?
Pick a seat, check the view here:
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Post by chicagocomedian on Feb 20, 2024 0:28:52 GMT
Do they do day of rush or am I better off just getting a cheaper ticket?
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Post by couldileaveyou on Feb 20, 2024 11:09:43 GMT
Do they do day of rush or am I better off just getting a cheaper ticket? Yeah they have a rust although it sells fairly quickly. |
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Post by moelhywel on Feb 26, 2024 14:38:13 GMT
I have just posted a ticket for sale for the evening performance on Wednesday.
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Post by aspieandy on Feb 29, 2024 22:36:31 GMT
Having first seen this in early May, I went back for another look as it finishes - in 3-weeks or so - the West End run. It is the personification of that genre many feared was mislaid; the National Theatre doing National Theatre things. Everything rattles along; high standards abound. Now at peak, humour lines are triggered to perfection, smaller arcs resolving within larger resolving arcs - like nested mechanical watch wheels, the reveals staggered beautifully and everyone bang on cue to the fraction. Polished af. Also, memory is strange but I thought much was teased out better - has the irrepressible Gatiss been nibbling ..
National Portrait Gallery beforehand. Civilised way to spend a damp afternoon in town. Almost full house, plenty standing at the end, many a little watery. If I spend a better £20 this year I'll be pleased. |
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Post by yorkshirecioffi on Mar 2, 2024 12:32:33 GMT
Found it one of the most satisfying plays I've seen in a while. Great writing, direction and two fantastic performances in Gatiss and Flynn. Properly squirming in my seat at some of the accurate rehearsal room tensions created, and tearing up at the genuine emotional challenges of 'putting on a play' and navigating a career in theatre. Loved it, and have been recommending the forthcoming screening to friends.
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Post by ladidah on Mar 7, 2024 10:13:10 GMT
Just got a rush ticket to see this, not my usual thing but it's got such good reviews and looks interesting.
Is it best to go in blind, or research the story/plot?
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