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Post by stevemar on Dec 29, 2017 11:36:37 GMT
Thanks again to Crowblack for posting the code for the previews. £5 was the best bargain ever.
I really enjoyed the show - the reconfigured Old Vic was far more effective than the usual proscenium staging. The "joyous" bits were very well done, and very much in the tradition of getting the audience involved. It was certainly very snowy in the stage seats! Lovely bell ringing, decent (not outstanding) acting.
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Post by liverpool54321 on Dec 29, 2017 15:44:56 GMT
We saw this just before Christmas and it will be one of our hilights of the year. We sat in row M adjacent to the main walkway area. Initially I thought we would struggle with sight lines but with the clever way they have angled the seats so always looking upwards we had a fantastic view of everything going on. Loved the free mince pies and the being snowed upon. And the wife got the added bonus of Rhys shaking her hand during his "happy" transformation.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2017 16:29:22 GMT
I left this at the interval
Nothing in it for me
Worse than panto
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Post by theatrelover123 on Dec 29, 2017 19:29:15 GMT
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Post by liverpool54321 on Dec 29, 2017 19:47:07 GMT
Oh no it isn't I left this at the interval Nothing in it for me Worse than panto |
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Post by Jon on Dec 29, 2017 20:43:31 GMT
Parsley will be visited by three Ghosts next Christmas!
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Post by NeilVHughes on Dec 30, 2017 9:31:00 GMT
Not sure whether to own up to agreeing with Parsley on this. (not the panto bit)
Saw it before Christmas on the glowing reviews here, wanted to love it, left me rather cold. (not due to the blizzard)
Rhys Ifans was brilliant, found the updated backstory, forced jollity and the underplayed transition underwhelming. Rhys Ifans in a Muppets Christmas Carol (staged) would be close to perfection.
Unsure what to make of the Old Vic at the moment, not interested in any of the 2018 season and the plays will need great reviews to pique my interest.
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Post by rockinrobin on Dec 31, 2017 11:43:56 GMT
I was seated between two middle-aged men yesterday and they must have suffered from severe conjunctivitis - both of them were sobbing in the 2nd act. And so was I, actually. A virus, I'm sure...
Seriously though, I loved it. It's Christmassy, it's heartwarming, there are lanterns, there are bells, there are sprouts, there's snow, there's a lovely child, what else could you need?
And then there's Rhys Ifans. It was the first time I've ever seen him on stage and I was impressed with his charisma. I even went to the stage door (which I do very rarely because I never know what to say and eventually I just stare with a silly/disturbing grin) - what a charming man he is. And how tall. And he wished me a happy new year. Oh. I'll stop now. Off to watch "The Boat That Rocked".
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Post by kathryn on Jan 6, 2018 18:49:13 GMT
I utterly loved this! It had me in floods of tears. What a treat. So glad I decided to see it after reading everyone’s comments here.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2018 18:55:16 GMT
^ It is a treat, isn’t it? (And poor parsley left at the interval...  ) I really hope it returns in December, as I’d love to see it again! |
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Post by TallPaul on Jan 8, 2018 14:11:27 GMT
With over a week left to run, the Evening Standard reported last week that the audience collection has already raised £70,000 for Field Lane.
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Post by romeo94 on Jan 14, 2018 11:36:54 GMT
Not sure whether to catch this in its last week. Am I right in thinking only TodayTix/GILT for a discount?
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Post by andrew on Jan 15, 2018 10:04:13 GMT
Not sure whether to catch this in its last week. Am I right in thinking only TodayTix/GILT for a discount? I've heard the box office is selling basically all seating for £30 as day seats. TodayTix is reducing a lot of good seats to the same price, haven't looked at GILT but would presume similar. On the strength of the TB reviews I'll grab a ticket and head to this tonight - feel free to join! |
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Post by andrew on Jan 15, 2018 23:46:54 GMT
Just wanted to pop back and say it was a solid five stars. Bearing in mind I knew the story, I surprisingly was really touched, and had a proper cry. Really beautifully done in all parts, and the snowing was great. This should come back every year.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Jan 20, 2018 22:49:23 GMT
Last night, my second time back after my preview visit. I think I loved it even more if that's at all possible. Tiny Tim we had Lenny Rush, the little person, and you could hear hearts breaking. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. The exchange between Tiny Tim and Ebeneezer at the end was glorious. Sobbed buckets.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 21, 2018 21:19:28 GMT
Dear Parsley is firmly in the minority here in not loving this... all is right in the world!
Well, maybe not.
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Post by lonlad on Jan 21, 2018 22:38:37 GMT
One of the real surprises of the season and a glory on every level -- also one of the very best things Warchus has ever done. Yes yes yes bring it back annually ! We need it, trust me, in these grim, grey times.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2018 11:07:22 GMT
The Old Vic have just announced on Twitter they'll be bringing it back for Christmas 2018. Good news for the fans and those who missed out!  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2018 11:07:47 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2018 11:08:41 GMT
The Old Vic have just announced on Twitter they'll be bringing it back for Christmas 2018. Good news for the fans and those who missed out! Ahhh, you beat me to it Baemax! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2018 11:14:25 GMT
The Old Vic have just announced on Twitter they'll be bringing it back for Christmas 2018. Good news for the fans and those who missed out! Ahhh, you beat me to it Baemax! You snooze, you lose!  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2018 11:16:02 GMT
Ahhh, you beat me to it Baemax! You snooze, you lose! B'ahhh Humbug! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2018 18:16:51 GMT
So excited! I caught onto last year’s hype far too late and by the time I wanted to see it I was too late (Christmas activities don’t sit well with me in January).
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Post by n1david on Mar 29, 2018 0:14:17 GMT
I’m in, as long as Rhys Ifans isn’t back (which seems unlikely right now)
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Post by andrew on Mar 29, 2018 2:24:46 GMT
So excited! I caught onto last year’s hype far too late and by the time I wanted to see it I was too late (Christmas activities don’t sit well with me in January). Meh - I went early January and loved it so much, perhaps the best thing I saw that month. Never let convention deter you from a good thing!
Normally I wouldn't be best pleased with a theatre like the Old Vic recycling a seasonal show but this was so flipping good I'm going to allow it. I'm going to go and take people with me and share the magic.
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