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Post by danb on Aug 25, 2021 5:13:47 GMT
I haven’t asked the theatre/delfont site yet but thought there might be advice here. Has anyone exchanged tickets to another date for Hamilton? Not sure on the policy or how accommodating they are? Yes; several times. There is a small fee (like £3 or something) but yes absolutely. Their mission has always been to keep tickets out of the touts hands. |
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Post by anthony40 on Aug 26, 2021 17:56:57 GMT
I seem to recall that when Disney paid all that money to have Hamilton streamed online on Disney + that there was the intention of this being realised on DVD.
Does anyone know if this is still happening? And if so, when?
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Post by ronnette on Sept 4, 2021 22:26:44 GMT
I was at the matinee today. It was my 10th visit to the show.
Karl and Simon were fantastic. I’ve seen many iterations of the male leads and this was my favourite by far I think.
I still got goosebumps.
I still cried.
By god it deserved its standing ovation.
It’s still looking good and fresh. Special shout the OG Kelly, absolutely bossing the choreo. Love that woman.
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Post by shady23 on Sept 5, 2021 17:49:49 GMT
I've entered the Today Tix lottery for the first time, for the week after next.
Anyone have any idea if there is a set time each week the winners are revealed? I know you have a short window of an hour to claim your tickets if you win.
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Post by shady23 on Sept 5, 2021 17:50:50 GMT
I seem to recall that when Disney paid all that money to have Hamilton streamed online on Disney + that there was the intention of this being realised on DVD. Does anyone know if this is still happening? And if so, when? I am not sure whether DVDs sell enough copies these days to merit a release, sadly. |
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Post by Mark on Sept 5, 2021 20:49:19 GMT
I've entered the Today Tix lottery for the first time, for the week after next. Anyone have any idea if there is a set time each week the winners are revealed? I know you have a short window of an hour to claim your tickets if you win. I’ve always had my rejection emails at 1pm on a Thursday. |
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Post by danb on Oct 16, 2021 18:09:43 GMT
Cover-tastic today. Don’t know if Trevor is doing the Magic concert tomorrow so gets today off, but there were several covers on, depleting and meaning that the male ensemble didn’t shine quite as bright as normal. They have always been the tightest ensemble in the W/E before but bar one lad who was up to par, the rest were just a bit slack. Thankfully the ladies made up for it (Kelly Downing always reliably sharp and on point). Loved the new Angelica, and Karl Queensborough makes a great Hamilton. A full house today who literally roared after every song…so great to hear such enthusiasm, and loved my box experience. Fancy still being able to walk after 3 hours at the Victoria Palace? Its a Christmas miracle!!!
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Post by theatrescribe on Oct 23, 2021 18:11:18 GMT
Saw this for the first time today after picking up £10 TodayTix front row lottery tickets - incredible value and it was amazing to be close to the action.
I thought the show was absolutely superb - and made me fall in love with theatre again after the pandemic. Wonderful choreography, great lyrics and a respectful audience - couldn’t hear a pin drop during the action and a total ovation at the end.
Karl Greensborough superb in titular role and we had Jay Perry on as Burr - I thought he was brilliant and I had no idea he was understudy until I checked website afterwards - I was sure that he was a principal. I found Waylon Jacobs a bit lacking in diction as Lafayette/Jefferson and found myself straining to hear a lot more.
Matthew Caputo really caught my eye in the ensemble - really charismatic with brilliant movement - looked like a star of the future
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Post by swill on Oct 27, 2021 9:24:10 GMT
I watched Hamilton last night and obviously the cast has some significant illness or holiday as 5 principle characters were understudied/alternates. The characters out were Hamilton, Burr, Angelica, Washington and King George.
I don’t know if Tuesday night is the normal alternate night. We had Nuno Queimodo as Hamilton who was excellent and was filled with emotion making Hamilton seem lifelike unlike some portrayals. Jay Perry as Burr was the star of the night and he was perfect for the role with Lydia Frazer as Angelica taking one song to warm up then smashed Satisfied and the rest of the score. Also Aaron Lee Lambert has the perfect amount of gravitas and emotion. Peter Houston, second cover King George was struggling with the top note last night but picked up in the second note.
The audience around me seemed to agree that Sharon Rose as Eliza, like the majority of the cast was much better in Act 2 than Act 1. The ensemble works fire during the performance and stole moments frequently. The lyrics and lighting is really where the performance shines as there were some small sound and conductorial issues throughout. Also Emile Ruddock as Madison/Mulligan was absolutely fantastic with the other members of the ‘gang’ also being emotion filled and excellent showing contrast between their characters.
But the performance was still definitely 5 stars and special commendation to the cast with 5 understudies it must be an interesting experience.
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Post by kristyna on Nov 11, 2021 13:38:42 GMT
Hello Hamilton fans or perhaps Hamilton antagonists!  I would like to ask you a big favour. I am a student of Arts from the Czech Republic, and I am writing my MA thesis about the Hamilton phenomenon. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic I could not go to study in the United States and finish my research there. So, I created this questionnaire, and I am trying to finish it from home. Would you mind helping me and fill in what you think about the show and what does it mean for you? It takes approximately 15 minutes, and it is completely anonymous. It would honestly help me a lot. If you liked it, I would be grateful if you share it with your friends as well. Thank you kindly for helping me to finish my MA degree in Prague. The link: forms.gle/YEYTCPz5Ewpj6rzp8Take care! Best wishes and “that's an order from your commander,” Kristýna. |
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Post by geeky101 on Nov 14, 2021 20:08:25 GMT
Bit of drama this afternoon that I was there to witness. Poor Simon-Anthony Rhoden hopped off stage during the final chorus of Wait For It; it looked like something in either his knee or ankle had popped. Hope he’s okay.
The show seems in great shape on the whole… of the newest additions, Ava Brennan and Trevor Dion Nicholas are definitely the standouts. Sharon Rose’s Eliza really grows through Act 2.
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Post by partytentdown on Nov 15, 2021 16:14:30 GMT
Bit of drama this afternoon that I was there to witness. Poor Simon-Anthony Rhoden hopped off stage during the final chorus of Wait For It; it looked like something in either his knee or ankle had popped. Hope he’s okay. The show seems in great shape on the whole… of the newest additions, Ava Brennan and Trevor Dion Nicholas are definitely the standouts. Sharon Rose’s Eliza really grows through Act 2. Must have been serious as he's posted that he's been advised to take some time off to recover. |
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Post by Mark on Nov 19, 2021 16:17:15 GMT
My dad won the lottery for next Sunday - Two tickets in the front row stalls for a tenner each.
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Post by geeky101 on Dec 7, 2021 13:57:42 GMT
Giles Terera is back to play Burr through the start of February (aside from Thursdays, when Jay Perry will be on) to cover given Simon-Anthony Rhoden's injury. I never managed to catch him first time round, so might just be worth a return visit!
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Post by fiyero on Dec 7, 2021 15:06:42 GMT
Giles Terera is back to play Burr through the start of February (aside from Thursdays, when Jay Perry will be on) to cover given Simon-Anthony Rhoden's injury. I never managed to catch him first time round, so might just be worth a return visit! I saw this and went to book a ticket and then remembered I am going in January  |
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Post by apwl on Dec 7, 2021 17:59:42 GMT
I might have to book return visit. I had the 3rd cover for Burr and he felt like the weak link especially with that particular role. He did warm up through out though.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2021 19:10:14 GMT
Cancelled tonight - must have had some very late in the day Covid issues as only just announced!
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Post by lolalou on Dec 15, 2021 22:39:02 GMT
Cancelled tonight - must have had some very late in the day Covid issues as only just announced! What I don’t get with Hamilton and the huge list of other musicals closed tonight due to Covid us how can they announce opening the following day? Wouldn’t the other cast members be close contacts and have to wait for PCRs? |
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Post by inthenose on Dec 15, 2021 23:02:32 GMT
Cancelled tonight - must have had some very late in the day Covid issues as only just announced! What I don’t get with Hamilton and the huge list of other musicals closed tonight due to Covid us how can they announce opening the following day? Wouldn’t the other cast members be close contacts and have to wait for PCRs? Much better to wait, from their (business) point of view. If it CAN go ahead, great - no need to refund a full house. They don't want to cancel now only for tests to come back negative, having lost all that lovely revenue for no reason. Customer service is pretty low on commercial theatre's list of priorities. If they have to cancel at the last minute again, "that's just the way it is, in a pandemic". |
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Post by firefingers on Dec 15, 2021 23:11:20 GMT
Cancelled tonight - must have had some very late in the day Covid issues as only just announced! What I don’t get with Hamilton and the huge list of other musicals closed tonight due to Covid us how can they announce opening the following day? Wouldn’t the other cast members be close contacts and have to wait for PCRs? I think rules are currently you have to lateral flow for seven days if you are a close contact, which I'm fairly sure all theatre shows are doing anyway. I suspect the cancellations are to allow a safety buffer to catch any other cast members, but also to rehearse in covers who may not have been been intended to go on for the missing role, or how to "cut" the show and combine parts to make it work. |
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Post by fiyerorocher on Dec 15, 2021 23:21:35 GMT
Or they're desperately calling up anyone who has ever been in the show :')
It could also be that some cast members are ill (but not with Covid)/on holiday, and they could easily be back tomorrow to fill an empty space that led to the cancellation.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 16, 2021 22:52:49 GMT
Friday night cancelled. Watch for announcements re Saturday and beyond.
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Post by ronnette on Jan 5, 2022 17:06:23 GMT
Giles is back as Burr from tonight til 30th Jan.
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Post by theatrefan77 on Jan 5, 2022 17:41:49 GMT
I thought he was already back! So his original 6 week run has been reduced to just 3 and a half?
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Post by anthony on Jan 6, 2022 22:50:30 GMT
Won the lottery! Hopefully it won't be cancelled...
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