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Post by crowblack on Nov 23, 2017 19:13:36 GMT
I don't know how to paste them, but I noticed a few audience interval photos of the stage on Twitter, which are worth looking at if you're booking and wondering about the seating arrangements.
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Post by paddy72 on Nov 23, 2017 22:30:00 GMT
If you are expecting the sort of show like Scrooge or any of the film productions that have been attempted then be warned that this is not what you'll get. This is way out of their league. It's the most moving experience that you'll see this Christmas. Yes there are bells and heart rendering renditions of proper carols and free mince pies. And yes it really does snow. But more than this is a tale you thought you knew but suddenly discover you never did. The story is weirdly truer to the novel despite taking huge liberties with its telling. It really goes hard on the moral and that is probably why it feels so much closer to Dickens original telling. It is also why I felt so emotionally bound up in the whole night. The nearer it gets to the holiday the more wonderful it will be I'm sure. I'm booking to see it again. Beautiful. Wonderful. Unforgettable. Matthew Wharcus is us is a true genius.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Nov 23, 2017 23:42:18 GMT
Saw this tonight with three mid-twenties friends of my kid. Universally loved, the staging is worked so well, the beautiful lighting, the magical elements (no spoilers from me), the audience interaction. Deserves to be a huge hit. Great cast working so well, adored the bells,
Going to see it again. It's in the GILT offers at £20 for the Lillian Bayliss and £40 for D/C, stalls (keep getting row Q) stage stalls (row m or p). Those stage stalls -I was M 52, absolutely great view! Loved my mince pie (sponsored by Waitrose). Again, really admire the staging.
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Post by bordeaux on Nov 24, 2017 11:41:39 GMT
Saw this tonight with three mid-twenties friends of my kid. Universally loved, the staging is worked so well, the beautiful lighting, the magical elements (no spoilers from me), the audience interaction. Deserves to be a huge hit. Great cast working so well, adored the bells, Going to see it again. It's in the GILT offers at £20 for the Lillian Bayliss and £40 for D/C, stalls (keep getting row Q) stage stalls (row m or p). Those stage stalls -I was M 52, absolutely great view! Loved my mince pie (sponsored by Waitrose). Again, really admire the staging. Great to hear, thanks. What are GILT offers? |
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Post by londonmzfitz on Nov 24, 2017 12:02:39 GMT
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Post by bordeaux on Nov 24, 2017 15:57:39 GMT
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Post by bellboard27 on Nov 24, 2017 19:20:13 GMT
Really pleased at the positive comments. I’ve saved this up to the Friday before Christmas so should feel especially festive by then!
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 24, 2017 20:06:22 GMT
So looking forward to this- seeing it tomorrow night . everyone I know who has been so far has absolutely raved about it.
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Post by harrie on Nov 25, 2017 18:51:30 GMT
Saw the matinee today and absolutely loved it. Magical, emotional and lots of fun! Perfect use of music and very atmospheric use of lighting. Wonderful!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2017 8:35:57 GMT
Went to see this following the rave reviews here and it is indeed excellent!
Sat on the stage stalls seats, on the aisle at the side - view was excellent from here. Paid £21 last night, not sure how much these seats are after previews.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 26, 2017 13:21:20 GMT
Absolutely adored this. What a magical surprise it was.
It’s unlike any version I’ve ever seen- SO moving. I cried 3 times and found it overwhelming. The scene near the end with Scrooge and the old love of his life was perhaps the most moving thing I’ve seen all year. Absolutely beautiful.
Wonderful staging- simple and boldly theatrical. Fabulous (and new?) use of the full Old Vic space. I’ve certainly never seen that configuration there before.
Rhys Ifans is stunning. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him on the Olivier Award list for this.
Gorgeous music too.
Can I go again please?
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Post by Jon on Nov 26, 2017 16:34:48 GMT
Absolutely adored this. What a magical surprise it was. It’s unlike any version I’ve ever seen- SO moving. I cried 3 times and found it overwhelming. The scene near the end with Scrooge and the old love of his life was perhaps the most moving thing I’ve seen all year. Absolutely beautiful. Wonderful staging- simple and boldly theatrical. Fabulous (and new?) use of the full Old Vic space. I’ve certainly never seen that configuration there before. Rhys Ifans is stunning. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him on the Olivier Award list for this. Gorgeous music too. Can I go again please? I wouldn't be surprised if it has a future life, maybe a West End run next Christmas or just a return visit to the Old Vic. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 26, 2017 17:03:36 GMT
Absolutely adored this. What a magical surprise it was. It’s unlike any version I’ve ever seen- SO moving. I cried 3 times and found it overwhelming. The scene near the end with Scrooge and the old love of his life was perhaps the most moving thing I’ve seen all year. Absolutely beautiful. Wonderful staging- simple and boldly theatrical. Fabulous (and new?) use of the full Old Vic space. I’ve certainly never seen that configuration there before. Rhys Ifans is stunning. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him on the Olivier Award list for this. Gorgeous music too. Can I go again please? I wouldn't be surprised if it has a future life, maybe a West End run next Christmas or just a return visit to the Old Vic. I doubt any theatre other than the Old Vic could take that staging.. it’s the only theatre with such a deep horse shoe shaped circle. I think once reviews come out, people will fighting for tickets |
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Post by NeilVHughes on Nov 26, 2017 17:21:06 GMT
Cannot remember a play having such a positive reaction during previews both on here and Twitter.
Taken the plunge and booked a ticket for the Thursday before Christmas.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 26, 2017 17:41:40 GMT
Saw it a few days ago and loved it. The first act, in particular, was unbearably moving. Loved loved LOVED the cast, it's a magnificent production, I hope to see it again.
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Post by Theo on Nov 27, 2017 14:29:38 GMT
I had one free evening slot available for last week and very pleased to have booked for this one ! Managed to score one of the single seats left in the front stalls section which had been reduced to £55. And what a glorious production this is. I enjoyed it very much and found it both very moving and at times funny. The design was brilliant yet very simple. The final encore had me in tears. I loved being covered in the snow as opposed to the ladies who were sitting next to me, worrying more about their hairdos and posh clothes.
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Post by crowblack on Nov 27, 2017 15:08:11 GMT
More £5 tickets just released, codeword SCROOGE for tonight and tomorrow - I'd go again if I lived in London!
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Post by ceebee on Nov 27, 2017 17:43:29 GMT
I'm seeing this tonight - so excited after all the positive word of mouth on here. I'll report back.
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Post by ceebee on Nov 27, 2017 20:41:51 GMT
Half time. I concur with all that's been said before. Magical, dark, beautiful, heart breaking. Ifans is a revelation - awards beckon.
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Post by ceebee on Nov 27, 2017 21:51:50 GMT
Go see. Joyous, brilliant, beautiful, heartwrenching, funny, sad. Book asap. Thats all.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2017 22:00:02 GMT
More £5 tickets just released, codeword SCROOGE for tonight and tomorrow - I'd go again if I lived in London! Judging from the run of positive comments about it one here (my turn next week, and so looking forward to it!) you’d have to be a right meanie to let these £5 tickets go...  |
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Post by wickedgrin on Nov 27, 2017 23:19:49 GMT
Booked for tomorrow (Tues) evening on the strength of the favourable comments on here. I hope you haven't all led me astray...although I wouldn't mind being led astray by some of you!!!
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Post by David J on Nov 27, 2017 23:45:06 GMT
Booked for tomorrow (Tues) evening on the strength of the favourable comments on here. I hope you haven't all led me astray...although I wouldn't mind being led astray by some of you!!! Me too! Meet up at the theatre? |
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Post by ceebee on Nov 27, 2017 23:45:13 GMT
£5 is an absolute steal with the promo code offer - I paid £30 for my ticket tonight and plan to book again, because (a) once isn't enough and (b) this show is worth every single penny of a full price ticket. A Christmas Carol has been an unexpected highlight of the year for me.
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Post by callum on Nov 28, 2017 0:03:44 GMT
Saw it Saturday night and thought it was fabulous. A tip-top production. Really, just go. Heartfelt, moving, beautiful and really brings Dickens' message to life so brilliantly. I would recommend to everybody with a pulse. I also paid £5 and sat in M40. I didn't know from the seating plan whether this single seat was totally on its own, or how it would work with the set. It turns out there are two seats next to where the actors enter/exit the stage, with the seat closest to these stairs (and next to me) being occupied by an usher/box office staff. Don't know if this just during previews or will be throughout the run. Can't imagine why Joe Public couldn't sit there. I was sat extremely close to the stage and at first thought Tiny Tim must have only been about four-years-old, but then I realised that he was an older child, perhaps with some sort of dwarfism. I have a relative that is 2 and a half years old, and I would say he was not much taller than her. I tried checking online but not much information, can someone confirm this for me? Obviously there are other Tims too. I thought he was a cracking young actor that gave a brilliant performance - he even moved my heart of stone to shed a tear at the end! |
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