Shows in London
 

Going to London next week I heard the show My one and Only was good any one seen it also where do you get the half price tickets<BR>and do they include matinees any web sights for the shows would be help ful<BR> Thanks

the 1/2 price TKTS booth is on the south side of Leicester Square. Do not go to the "half price" ticket agencies located just outside the Leicester Sq tube station. Instead, walk into the square proper and look for the free standing kiosk. They have tickets for matinees and evening preformances. The matinees are posted on one board and the evening shows are on a different board. The ticket windows are separate too - so be sure to get in either the matinee or evening ticket queue. You can't buy matinee tix from the evening window and vise versa.

Thanks for the information will look for the standing Kiosk Cant wait

I heartily recommend the TKTS booth as well. <BR><BR>Also, a few months ago in London I saw the funniest play I have ever seen. We laughed so hard we both were crying. The play was called "Caught in the Net" at Vaudeville Theatre. I would love to see it again. It was too much (in a good way!) If it's still playing, PLEASE go see it!

Funny you should mention "Caught in the Net", Thia. I once played the lead in "Run for Your Wife" the show which "Caught in the Net" is the sequel to. I will be in London with my director from that production. She and I both wanted to see this new show. I called the theatre as we arrive in London on the closing day of that show -- June 29. The man in the box office actually talked me out of buying tickets. The show may close early due to lack of sales. Also, all three leads have left the show, and no one knows who will be playing their roles if the show is still running on June 29. He suggested I call back about a week before we got there and see what is happening and he assured me there would be no problem getting tickets if it is still playing. <BR><BR>By the way, can you imagine such a suggestion coming from someone in a box office in New York? I continue to "love" those Londoners for their honesty and helpfulness.

Patrick, how interesting. But what a shame. I have the program from the play in front of me. Eric Sykes (Dad), Robert Daws (John Smith), Robert Duncan (Stanley Gardner), Carol Hawkins (Mary Smith), Helen Gill (Barbara Smith), William Harry (teenager Gavin Smith) and Beccy Armory (teenager Vicki Smith) were all fantastic in their roles! The program lists four understudies, but I can't imagine anyone else in those roles.<BR><BR> Where did you act in Run For Your Wife? I'd love to see that! Can you summarize the story for me? <BR><BR>Everyone was practically "on the floor" during this play, and I truly have never laughed so hard in my life. It's a shame you can't see the play as I saw it. Oh well. <BR><BR>I agree with your comment about Londoners. They're truthful...and a hoot! Enjoy your trip!

For a short time Ray Cooney, the playwright was replacing Eric Sykes, but he no longer is. By the time we get there, Eric Sykes, Robert Daws, and Robert Duncan will all be gone from the cast. <BR>I once saw the original Run For Your Wife in London. Ray Cooney was playing the lead. A door came off during the show, and they adlibed about 10 minutes over the whole thing. It was a really funny show.<BR>I did it in community theatre in Naples, Florida -- a far cry from the original London production!! But a tremendous amount of fun.<BR>Run For your Wife begins with John Smith coming home from the hospital, after an accident in his taxi. He's dazed and while at the hospital he gave the wrong address to them. It seems that he's been leading a double life with two wives -- one in Streatham and one in Wimbledon. The set is in two halves -- the two apartments, and he goes crazy trying to keep his stories straight as he is followed by a detective going from one apartment and wife to the other.

Thanks for the run-down! That scenario sounds pretty funny too. <BR><BR>Have a good trip. I'm sure you'll find something else enjoyable to see. Wish I could suggest something else, but Caught on the Net is the only show I saw in London.

I read very good reviews of My Fair Lady in Time Out London... seems its a quality show and very well done. Also, apparently, the 80's musical Taboo (Boy George's musical)is a hit. Check out Time Out's website for more details.

www.officiallondontheater.co.uk<BR><BR>has synopsis of almost every play and ticket availability, so you can plan ahead. I've never had any luck at the 1/2 price booth for really new popular shows, but if you want something that has been running awhile, you may luck out.<BR><BR>

How far ahead one can buy the 1/2 ticket from TKTS booth? Only for the same day shows or several days ahead? Thanks.

Only for the same day. And note that there are two separate lines for matinees and for evening performances. If there are two of you, you can each get in a line and get tickets for two shows. Shows available that day are posted on signposts at the front of the booth. Separate postings for matinees and evenings.

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