23 Feb 2017, 15:58 | #476 |
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Has anyone noticed tickets for the London show seem rather expensive compared to other shows. Tickets between £15-250 compared to Les Mis £12.50-£127
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23 Feb 2017, 16:05 | #477 | |
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To be fair the musical looks pretty good from what I have heard and seen on photos. It could only work if they indeed went all out and it looks like they did. Hope to catch it but pricey it sure is.... (London at least) Just saw most expensive seats for Lion King are now £142 for Saturdays in a few weeks. Musical prices sure have increased, so maybe it is just in line. But still since Bat is so new... wow. But if they can sell them then I guess it is justified. For anyone wanting to take family to Lion King and best seats, now a week's holiday might be cheaper... Jeez. Last edited by AndrewG; 23 Feb 2017 at 16:13. |
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23 Feb 2017, 17:13 | #478 | |
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Other than that...it is still a show in a theatre so the prices were always going to be at least in line with other top productions. And London is London. We were going to see the Lion King when it toured and tickets up here were £65 for second tier seats in the dress circle (we didn't get to see it as my wife went into labour an hour before it started a week early after joking for months that if she had it during the show I was going to Simba it with the baby on the balcony) So London tickets are always over inflated anyway, but, so is everything else down there. |
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23 Feb 2017, 17:44 | #479 | |
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Furthermore the best advanced ticket prices for the front stalls area seems to be around £77 In 2011 I paid £105 for two tickets, in 2013 it was £120. So now you can't really go for much less than £154 for two people if you want to sit near the front at least (and these are not what the venue thinks are the very best seats btw). It's quite an increase and I'm guessing those front middle area tickets are going straight to resellers now. Shame. I hope resellers are not getting their hands on tons of Bat tickets, but it wouldn't surprise me. |
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23 Feb 2017, 21:12 | #480 |
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I might have booked a LDN matinee ticket for the 20th July
Because, y'know.. |
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24 Feb 2017, 10:34 | #482 | |
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At these prices a more professional approach can be expected in my opinion. |
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25 Feb 2017, 13:02 | #483 |
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I'm going to Manchester tonight. Will report back tomorrow with a honest review.
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25 Feb 2017, 21:17 | #484 |
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I went to the matinee today. I was totally blown away. I don't think I blinked the entire first act, and the second act I blinked only when I was trying to rid myself of the tears that were welling up.
I was a bit disappointed that Andrew Polec was replaced by his understudy, but Benjamin Purkiss did an amazing job (and he is just so adorable!). There was so much to take in - the story, the music, the incredible staging. I feel like I need to see it at least three more times before I could really review it properly. It is like when I'm editing a book for a client - I read it through and correct any minor errors, and then the second and third read-throughs really analyze the story piece by piece. What I will say is that this was one million times better than anything produced on stage before. I didn't want it to end. I wanted to stay there and become a part of that world. I'm seriously considering running away with the show. I hope to make it back a few more times - just had a look at tickets and most shows are down to single seats, though, and I want to take as many friends as I can. Definitely not to be missed. |
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25 Feb 2017, 23:13 | #485 | |
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25 Feb 2017, 23:20 | #486 |
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The programme booklet also lists a second understudy for this role - don't have the book in front of me and can't remember the actor's name.
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26 Feb 2017, 10:42 | #487 |
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MANCHESTER 25TH FEBRUARY 7.30PM REVIEW
As promised I thought I would scribble a few notes about my experience last night..... Firstly I must add I'm not a regular on the musical scene so I didn't really know what to expect. The Opera House in all honesty is a bit of a dump....I'm sure it was nice 50 years ago but it is in urgent need of a lick of paint and being brought into the 21st century. It was a packed house and the crowd were all ages from 16-75 - a really nice mix of people. I was disappointed that Andrew Polec was replaced by Benjamin Purkiss. Apparently this has happened a few times. I overheard somebody saying there was "problems with Andrew" - not sure if that is illness or something else? Benjamin Purkiss and Christina Bennington gave solid performances -it is obvious they were very musically drilled. They both lacked the high notes Christina especially on Heaven Can Wait but on the whole they gave good performances. I would have liked both characters to be a bit more "rugged"....maybe that's what Andrew brings to the show. Benjamin Purkiss is almost too good looking - I bet he is copping off with every female member of the show! The real stars of the show was Rob Fowler and Sharon Sexton who gave unbelievable vocal and acting performances. Truly phenomenal especially Rob Fowler. Also of note was Danielle Steers who gave an incredible performance of 2 out of 3. Of the show itself it had a great set, great props and the music was fantastic. The songs that I don't always like Meat singing such as Objects, 2outof3, Crying out of Loud seemed perfect for the musical genre. I even enjoyed Who needs the Young (Rob Fowler sang it so much better than Meat!). The main things thatthe producers need to work on prior to the official opening is the dancing which at times seemed like the local drama school and the attempted comedy....which I didn't find funny at all (nor did the majority of the audience). I was critical of the show charging £65 for previews, however after seeing the show and approx 25 cast members plus orchestra I can see why they charge so much. I will admit I got that wrong. Overall it was a great night bringing Steinman music to life. Few things to work on but hoping it ill be a long term success. |
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I saw the show on Thursday 23rd Feb, Amazing show! Does anybody know the relevance of 'Modern Girl' Being played at the close of the show? I thought its possibly a nod to Meat Loaf but wondered why this song?
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26 Feb 2017, 14:13 | #489 | |
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I wouldn't really call the comedy "comedy" but more like quirky, clever lines - but perhaps seeing it from a US background some of it made more sense? I can't remember the exact line, but the one where "home" was in the reply is one example. I was actually impressed with the Opera House. The seats were nice and plush - we were in Row H in the stalls so had extra legroom – and the carpet in the theatre looked relatively new - well, within the past few years at least - in comparison to the pub-like carpeting on the stairs, etc. We saw Cats last year, but I don't remember being as impressed - it seemed like something was different this time around. Oh and Ben was definitely an insta-crush for my 13-year-old daughter ... lol |
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27 Feb 2017, 20:13 | #490 |
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Could someone give my, some advice on booking tickets for bat out of hell musical.i looked to book for the balcony. Date Saturday matinee 2.30 on 8 July but it seems there only handful tickets left.so I didn't know if they hold them back. And release more tickets as the date become nearer.
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28 Feb 2017, 10:14 | #491 |
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It's selling well in London now Greg. There's a few different places selling tickets I think so it maybe that you'll find better seats on ticketmaster etc? I book through ATGtickets.com
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28 Feb 2017, 10:18 | #492 |
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Went again last night - Ben Purkiss was good, not as intense as Andrew IMO, some songs seem a little too big for him but I think he looks right and he's romantic in the correct way. When he sings in his higher register it's beautiful but he's much more Musical Theatre than Rock and Roll.
Got to have a closer look at the stage, the set is phenomenal and the bedroom set is so steep! Could hardly stand, don't know how they do it!! Second time, the dance has is starting to work - TOOK THE WORDS choreography is amazing now! The show is really tightening up, there was much less waiting for intros into songs than on the opening night too. I love the show, I knew I would. It's amazing to watch it grow. In again on Thursday :P |
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Also, Greg, on the ticket front, I know they did block off a lot of later seats for Manchester until the earlier shows were selling more, but as has been said I think London is doing well. There are always a few seats end up appearing close to the time, but in general I think what is there is what is there. |
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28 Feb 2017, 13:02 | #495 |
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I'm there tommorrow night front row, so excited. I dont mind seeing Ben or Andrew with their tops off but since I've followed this since last July feel like I really wanna see Andrew
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28 Feb 2017, 13:37 | #496 |
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Who is going for the London opening night? Big meet up??
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28 Feb 2017, 18:22 | #497 |
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Do we know why Andrew Polec is missing so many shows? Is it due to illness or something else?
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But apart from the development of the choreography and the show generally making more sense to me, I didn't notice any major changes... I think the songs were in the same order etc What was the plan? I'd love to know. DM if better please? :) Thanks, Ant |
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Im so excited now
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