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Re: Free Theatre/Concert Tickets Discussion Thread

#621 Post by Beate » Thu Dec 09, 2010 8:06 am

Really? I loved the Rat Pack. Gave it to OH for Christmas one year, we both went, it was great. I guess we are all different. I love Barbra Streisand too.
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#622 Post by pcRock » Thu Dec 09, 2010 8:10 am

Beate wrote:Really? I loved the Rat Pack. Gave it to OH for Christmas one year, we both went, it was great. I guess we are all different. I love Barbra Streisand too.
Frank Sinatra's music is not my cup of tea, Beate. My bf even fell asleep during the first half. :D

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#623 Post by 5rannoch » Fri Dec 10, 2010 11:02 am

I went to see Barbra and Frank last night. I am not really a Barbra fan and have to admit to not even recognising some of the songs that she sang. I do like Frank though. Overall it was a good evening and worth the journey in to see it.

The theatre was less than half full though and it attracts an audience well into their 70ies - it even made me feel young!! But there was a little boy aged around 4 there - he was a good as gold and really seemed to enjoy the show!!

I thought that Sebastian Anzaldo made a good Frank Sinatra, but I am was irritated by Sharon Owens as Barbra Streisand. I found her mannerism and giggles annoying - but then Barbra might be equally annoying - knowing very little about her, it was rather difficult to tell.
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#624 Post by superhero » Sun Dec 12, 2010 1:44 am

I went to see Barbara and Frank as well a few days ago. It was just weird sitting in a theatre watching 2 impersonators pretty much playing it straight, singing a string of their hit songs. Even the gags were apparently copied from their concerts like the Barbara Streisand ones in Las Vegas, asking couples how many years they've been together. We had a couple who've been together for 51 years! They also got people to shut out their films, but no one shouted Little Fockers!
It was a very easy viewing and easy listening, but it's more suited to like being a part of a cabaret show, rather than a full sit down performance in a theatre for over 2 hours. Then again, I've never seen anything that good at the New Player's theatre.
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Re: Free Theatre/Concert Tickets Discussion Thread

#625 Post by jessdance » Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:52 am

Hi All

Does anyone know of any offers for any good shows on at the moment in london.

My cousin will be staying over in london on thursday with her partner as their xmas present to each other. Both as with everyone at the moment money is very tight this year.

Thanks
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#626 Post by valda » Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:55 am

jessdance wrote:Hi All

Does anyone know of any offers for any good shows on at the moment in london.

My cousin will be staying over in london on thursday with her partner as their xmas present to each other. Both as with everyone at the moment money is very tight this year.

Thanks
Jess :xmas:
there's always the cut price theatre ticket booth for tickets on the day. Its in Leicester Square donw by the little Odeon. Don't go to any of these other tickets places though

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Re: Free Theatre/Concert Tickets Discussion Thread

#627 Post by superhero » Tue Dec 14, 2010 11:01 am

It's harder at this time of the year, as it's their peak season

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Re: Free Theatre/Concert Tickets Discussion Thread

#628 Post by jessdance » Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:35 pm

valda wrote:
jessdance wrote:Hi All

Does anyone know of any offers for any good shows on at the moment in london.

My cousin will be staying over in london on thursday with her partner as their xmas present to each other. Both as with everyone at the moment money is very tight this year.

Thanks
Jess :xmas:
there's always the cut price theatre ticket booth for tickets on the day. Its in Leicester Square donw by the little Odeon. Don't go to any of these other tickets places though

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o/ Thanks I will let her know, Hopefully there may be some left when she gets there. :cross:

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#629 Post by prettyxcool » Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:40 pm

Here's the website for them. You can check daily what they have on offer too.

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Re: Free Theatre/Concert Tickets Discussion Thread

#630 Post by prettyxcool » Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:41 pm

oh, and lastminute does theatre deals from £10.

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