Free Theatre/Concert Tickets Discussion Thread

[canadian_turtle]

I remember it being quite short, under 2 hours?

[canadian_turtle]

I got front row upper circle, it was the best I could find and afford, hope they will give us a good enough view.

I had middle of upper circle which was absolutely fine (specially compared to say the Palace Theatre and Theatre Royal Drury Lane where the Upper Circles are just dreadful)

[Octopus]

I remember it being quite short, under 2 hours?

Thanks!
Not looking to swap, finally... but I might host a band home that night so I want to make sure I won't be home too late :/

[Rainey]

I have seen the reviews on here that the Vocal Orchestra is entertaining, but it's only an hour, to those that have seen it, would you have made a special trip into London for it, or only do it as part of something else?

[tilly]

I would have something else planned that day too just cause I know travel is expensive.

[Octopus]

Come ôôôôôn people, I'm sure someone wants to swap their King's Speech tickets

[jojojoanne]

I have seen the reviews on here that the Vocal Orchestra is entertaining, but it's only an hour, to those that have seen it, would you have made a special trip into London for it, or only do it as part of something else?

I definitely would recommend going. And its very family-friendly. I'm only a bus ride away, so it's no trouble for me at all. There's plenty else to do at the Southbank though. If the weather is rainy, there's an arcade. The last time I went, there were bumper cars and bowling, as well as all the usual machines. There's a McDonalds!! I'm not sure if you can sit down in there though. There's Sealife (expensive though). There was also a nice swing park. The London Eye (again, expensive). You have the 'street acts' which the kids usually like. In the actual 'Udderbelly' area, you can get alcohol as well as a cup of tea (£2 for a black tea though!!). They were also selling 'cups' of chips. It's freeeeezing inside the venue tho, for some reason, so if you're taking the kids, make sure they're wrapped up!!! You exchange the SFF ticket at the ticket office, which is just next to the Udderbelly. I think I've covered everything!!

[jojojoanne]

I also went to see 'comedy in the dark', which I enjoyed. A bit strange, I grant you, but you sort of get used to it!! The host introduces the show and is seen for about 5 minutes, before ALL the lights go out and you're sitting there in total darkness!! Four acts, including the host. All were funny (one was a bit tooooo posh for me!!) You literally only see them for 10 seconds before and after their act. The ticket office told me, if the comedy shows start at 7pm, it's over-16s. A show starting at 9pm is for over-18s only.

[Rainey]

Thank you, I think I will probably make the effort and go, fingers x for a nice dry day so we can doing something else that's cheap/free!

[raj101]

I have seen the reviews on here that the Vocal Orchestra is entertaining, but it's only an hour, to those that have seen it, would you have made a special trip into London for it, or only do it as part of something else?

I definitely would recommend going. And its very family-friendly. I'm only a bus ride away, so it's no trouble for me at all. There's plenty else to do at the Southbank though. If the weather is rainy, there's an arcade. The last time I went, there were bumper cars and bowling, as well as all the usual machines. There's a McDonalds!! I'm not sure if you can sit down in there though. There's Sealife (expensive though). There was also a nice swing park. The London Eye (again, expensive). You have the 'street acts' which the kids usually like. In the actual 'Udderbelly' area, you can get alcohol as well as a cup of tea (£2 for a black tea though!!). They were also selling 'cups' of chips. It's freeeeezing inside the venue tho, for some reason, so if you're taking the kids, make sure they're wrapped up!!! You exchange the SFF ticket at the ticket office, which is just next to the Udderbelly. I think I've covered everything!!

if its raining you might also be able to nip into the National Theatre next door for a little gig ! -
http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/1821/ ... music.html