Free Theatre/Concert Tickets Discussion Thread

[Diane65]

Yes, it was cheesey, cliched and corney but the cast had an energy to them to lift the show. Even Shane Ward was good in it and I'm no fan of him too.

That sounds perfect to me and Shane Ward is a fabulous Mancunian

[dovetail]

Yeah I can only do specific dates next month as she is visiting from the Netherlands

I know they have day seats for £25 each which I assume is that, but those first two rows are very close to the stage and you have to look up. I was sitting third row last week and that was great, but not sure if I want to risk being closer... They might include the third row too though (as the first three rows all have the odd numbering of AA, BB, CC) so I'll have to ask them, thanks

If you go for the day seats, I can highly recommend the two seats at the end of row BB on the left (mine was BB26). No-one in front, tons of legroom plus actors rushing past to go up the stairs to the stage every so often! Plus you get showered with confetti, dollar bills and have a "Save the Strip" flyer thrust in your hands. They are very fun seats...

Ohh thanks! I was sitting in the seat behind that, CC 19, and I loved how we got the glitter/actors/save the strip posters and dollar bills But what about the view? Did you have any restrcted view? Or did you have to look up much? Thanks!!

I thought they were great. It's so close that you'll feel like part of the action but not too close like AA where you're just looking up the actors' noses and their feet are cut off! The only drawback is that the view from the seats is at an angle and sometimes you're looking at the actor's back but it doesn't happen very often. I did think that being a few rows further back and towards the middle might offer a better view of the whole spectacle but if I were p*ying, I'd rather p*y much less and sit where we were!

[valda]

I am on the Showpairs mailing list and they send out 241 vouchers. They have been quiet recently but every now and again there is a flurry of vouchers arriving.

I would also look at http://www.lovetheatre.com/2for1/ticket_offers It includes WWRY.

Thanks so much for that link Cliveas, that is WWRY sorted They show seat numbers which is excellent.

As for Showpairs, I was reading about it more and it seems to be for companies? Does it require a certain amount of tickets booked? And those 2-for-1 vouchers are those only for the show listed on their website (there's not that many of them)? Thanks!

YOu should see how many people you know that want to go and get a group booking maybe at some stage

[cliveas]

I am on the Showpairs mailing list and they send out 241 vouchers. They have been quiet recently but every now and again there is a flurry of vouchers arriving.

I would also look at http://www.lovetheatre.com/2for1/ticket_offers It includes WWRY.

Thanks so much for that link Cliveas, that is WWRY sorted They show seat numbers which is excellent.

As for Showpairs, I was reading about it more and it seems to be for companies? Does it require a certain amount of tickets booked? And those 2-for-1 vouchers are those only for the show listed on their website (there's not that many of them)? Thanks!

Showpairs is for companies, clubs etc. The idea being that you register with them and you receive the vouchers for your employees /customers /members etc. For example some places have stands in reception with them there. It's not really for individuals, but individuals can take a voucher and then book just one pair, they don't all have to go together in a group. I have organised theatre trips for years and so put the name of the group that I did that for at the time (it's now defunct), but my home address. I believe the organisation is supposed to have 20+ members. So for example you could put FMUK as the organisation and your address, the idea being that you would make the vouchers available to other members. It wouldn't seem a very good idea for lots of people to do this quoting the same organisation though! You could also do it for the company you work for, I can't see any company minding as there is absolutely no cost involved.

As I said they have been quiet recently and I believe the vouchers are probably roughly for the same shows as the website, although the validity might vary.

[cliveas]

I am on the Showpairs mailing list and they send out 241 vouchers. They have been quiet recently but every now and again there is a flurry of vouchers arriving.

I would also look at http://www.lovetheatre.com/2for1/ticket_offers It includes WWRY.

Thanks so much for that link Cliveas, that is WWRY sorted They show seat numbers which is excellent.

As for Showpairs, I was reading about it more and it seems to be for companies? Does it require a certain amount of tickets booked? And those 2-for-1 vouchers are those only for the show listed on their website (there's not that many of them)? Thanks!

YOu should see how many people you know that want to go and get a group booking maybe at some stage

If you do book for a group of 8 or more Lovetheatre can sometimes have some pretty good group rates. It does vary considerably from show to show though.

[canadian_turtle]

I am not going to make any group bookings when my mother is only visiting for a very short time; rather spent it together and also not be dependant on other people's availability. I do however appreciate all the advice you guys have given me on this thread - you're an awesome bunch!

[Rainey]

Rock of Ages London (Facebook)
Good morning ROADIES! We're planning to raise the roof on HMV Oxford St London this Friday from 1.30pm. Come down and show us some love!

Rock of Ages the Musical HMV Oxford StreetRock Of Ages -
www.rockofagesmusical.co.uk
OK, so it’s official. Rock of Ages the Musical IS FACE MELTINGLY AWESOME!!!But, if your still making your mind up you need to get yourself HMV Oxford Street on Friday 16th September at 1.30pm to see lead cast members performing a few select numbers.

[Beate]

Normal people WORK at that time.

[Rainey]

Am I not normal doing shift work then......probably not!

[canadian_turtle]

I posted that somewhere on the forum last week. Gutted it's at such an awkward time as I have become slightly obsessed with the show and I think this would be fun