Theatre

[backwoodsman]

Going to Ronnie Scott's in a week's time, then to La Traviata at the Royal Opera House the week after. With Harry Hill at the Greenwich comedy festival in between. Grand fun all round...

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Last night me and the Mrs went to see Kiss Me Kate (the Cole Porter musical around Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew) at The Barbican Theatre. Great fun…great jazz infused music, and great dancing (what my Mrs really enjoys). We had great seats, though looks like most seats give a great viewing experience.

 

[Rlburnside]

Going to Ronnie Scott's in a week's time, then to La Traviata at the Royal Opera House the week after. With Harry Hill at the Greenwich comedy festival in between. Grand fun all round...

What did you think of Ronnie Scott’s and who did you see?

 

[backwoodsman]

What did you think of Ronnie Scott’s and who did you see?

Not been beefore so had no real idea what to expect - so was very pleasantly surprised. I think we had (give or take) the best seats in the house - corner table for two in the premium seats. (Most tables seemed to mean at least one person had to to turn round to see the stage).

We specifically went one of their 'Blues Explosion' nights. Band were exceptional - and all individually brilliant, especially the guitarist, the bassist and the sax player. Vocalists were Acantha Lang, who I enjoyed immensely, and Sarah Jane Morris, a bit less so, but she did knock out a couple of great Janis Joplin numbers.

I'd defo go again.

 

[BrianM]

Going to see Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tomorrow night

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Going to see Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tomorrow night

We saw this when it was in Newcastle. Wonderful evening, full of happiness. The only weak spot for me was the Child Catcher. We had an Eastenders actress and she just wasn't scary. That character / actor changes so hopefully you have someone different. Otherwise, look forward to it and enjoy, it was a real pleasure.

 

[BrianM]

We saw this when it was in Newcastle. Wonderful evening, full of happiness. The only weak spot for me was the Child Catcher. We had an Eastenders actress and she just wasn't scary. That character / actor changes so hopefully you have someone different. Otherwise, look forward to it and enjoy, it was a real pleasure.

Elaine C Smith is playing the Child Catcher!!

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Elaine C Smith is playing the Child Catcher!!

Excellent, you stand a chance then . The one we saw was the weak link in the production. The rest of the cast, Caractus, Truly, the kids etc were all brilliant.

 

[Rlburnside]

Not been beefore so had no real idea what to expect - so was very pleasantly surprised. I think we had (give or take) the best seats in the house - corner table for two in the premium seats. (Most tables seemed to mean at least one person had to to turn round to see the stage).

We specifically went one of their 'Blues Explosion' nights. Band were exceptional - and all individually brilliant, especially the guitarist, the bassist and the sax player. Vocalists were Acantha Lang, who I enjoyed immensely, and Sarah Jane Morris, a bit less so, but she did knock out a couple of great Janis Joplin numbers.

I'd defo go again.

Yes we saw Blues Explosion nights brilliant band and great venue, only downside was we were seated between bar and stage although it was a great view it was a small table for four and the couple had a meal.

Next time I go I would make sure I book the seats you had.

 

[backwoodsman]

Yes we saw Blues Explosion nights brilliant band and great venue, only downside was we were seated between bar and stage although it was a great view it was a small table for four and the couple had a meal.

Next time I go I would make sure I book the seats you had.

Think we were lucky. Am pretty sure the table we were on would have had three/four people on it under different circumstances.