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To ask what theatre productions you’re attending or wish to attend?

210 replies

AllaMova · 07/03/2026 12:45

I have Phantom of the Opera and Pride: The Musical booked, which are within the next few weeks.

I’ll also buy tickets for Operation Mincemeat and Owain and Henry soon, which are later on in the year.

What about you?

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JustSawJohnny · 12/03/2026 19:13

MillicentMargaretAmanda · 07/03/2026 14:02

Legally Blonde, Allegra, High Society, I'm Sorry Prime Minister, Single White Female and Jersey Boys all already booked. I need to get Jack and Sarah at the Mill at Sonning booked, and I want to see Operation Mincemeat and Avenue Q as definites among others.

Avenue Q is so funny!

JustSawJohnny · 12/03/2026 19:12

ohyesido · 07/03/2026 13:32

I always wanted to see 2.22 but never got around to it

It's still touring and tickets are available.x.

JustSawJohnny · 12/03/2026 19:07

Took DS to see Stranger Things: The First Shadow last weekend.

BRILLIANT!

Thinking about taking him to see The Hunger Games show but have heard mixed reviews - Anyone seen it?

snowymarbles · 12/03/2026 19:06

I was 128k in the queue for Hamiltion. I moved 63k in about 3 hours. I only managed to get in the top
of the queue once I had taken a 2 hour flight about 4.30ish uk time. Unfortunately everything left was £175 plus which was out of budget.

DrLevy · 12/03/2026 18:49

BoredZelda · 12/03/2026 18:45

Access pricing? As in accessible tickets? I called the phone line and got mine. It took a good few attempts to get past the ‘sorry we’re too busy’ message, but eventually got in the queue and then was on hold for about an hour and a half.

Yes, not able to call them sadly, have my tickets now anyway so too late even if I could. It’s good to know they are still offering them though, even if you can’t get them online as usual.

BoredZelda · 12/03/2026 18:45

DrLevy · 12/03/2026 18:05

For mine yesterday with DMT+ presale but they didn’t have any access pricing, really disappointed in DMT for this tbh.

Access pricing? As in accessible tickets? I called the phone line and got mine. It took a good few attempts to get past the ‘sorry we’re too busy’ message, but eventually got in the queue and then was on hold for about an hour and a half.

BoredZelda · 12/03/2026 18:42

I got my Hamilton tickets today! So excited!

Ilovelurchers · 12/03/2026 18:21

Taking my teenager to see Hamilton for her birthday (she loves musical theatre).

And have a few trips coming up with work. (I teach in an area of high deprivation and try my hardest to get reduced rate tickets to take the kids to see things, as for most of our families, a family trip to the theatre is sadly an impossible dream). Seeing Jekyll and Hyde in Birmingham, Blood Brothers in Lichfield, and Midsummer Night's Dream in Stratford....

bruffin · 12/03/2026 18:13

Globules · 12/03/2026 17:38

Were those of you who were trying to get Leslie Hamilton tickets today successful?

I was.

I cannot wait!

I think my dd got some , she asked if wanted to go, but got a lot on so said no.
Dd goes to theatre 2 or 3 times a week!

DrLevy · 12/03/2026 18:05

Globules · 12/03/2026 17:38

Were those of you who were trying to get Leslie Hamilton tickets today successful?

I was.

I cannot wait!

For mine yesterday with DMT+ presale but they didn’t have any access pricing, really disappointed in DMT for this tbh.

Globules · 12/03/2026 17:38

Were those of you who were trying to get Leslie Hamilton tickets today successful?

I was.

I cannot wait!

chillyputsomesockson · 11/03/2026 11:22

Kendrickspenguin · 11/03/2026 10:47

We have seen "Punch". "The Play That Goes Wrong", "Road", "An Inspector Calls and "Animal Farm" in the last few months. We are going to see "Hamlet" next week.
I love going to the theatre.

Where did you see an inspector calls please? My friend was looking to take her kids as it’s studied at GCSE but couldn’t find it on this year?

Kendrickspenguin · 11/03/2026 10:47

We have seen "Punch". "The Play That Goes Wrong", "Road", "An Inspector Calls and "Animal Farm" in the last few months. We are going to see "Hamlet" next week.
I love going to the theatre.

snowymarbles · 11/03/2026 10:42

NoLuckDuck · 09/03/2026 23:24

Our local drama group just did a twist on an Agatha Christie mystery. It was absolutely excellent.

Saw To Kill a Mockingbird last week and it was incredible. Best stage play I’ve seen in years - wonderful adaptation, beautifully acted and staged.

I saw that last summer I think it was and really enjoyed it.

PurpleThistle7 · 11/03/2026 10:23

Love this thread! And fun to see who lives near me as I recognise the timings ;-)

I'm in Scotland so I wait for things to come up here. My daughter is a dancer and loves a musical so we go to as much as we can.

Local theatre company doing Footloose next month, Red Shoes in April, Starstruck (Scottish ballet) in May, Ballet Black in June, Six in September, Sylvia (suffragette musical! Could not be more excited) and Legally Blonde in October. Looking at Billy Elliot and a few more things... and must mention Mythos ragnarok (a wrestling viking show) which is the only show my son has ever liked and comes to Edinburgh Fringe each year. Going twice again this year for his 5th and 6th times lol.

Matthew Bourne never disappoints so that should be fun!

AllaMova · 11/03/2026 10:02

Globules · 11/03/2026 06:18

Is this Ncuti?

I saw it with Ollie Alexander & Stephen Fry. It was amazing - and not quite like any other version of TIOBE I'd seen before!

Thanks for the pointer.

Edited

Yes it is! You’re welcome

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Globules · 11/03/2026 06:18

AllaMova · 10/03/2026 10:59

The NT are doing a free YouTube premiere of The Importance of Being Earnest. If anyone else is interested. I’m looking forward to it. It premieres on the 12th of March at 7pm.

Watching it theatre at home certainly isn’t as the same as attending the real deal, but it’s better than nothing!

https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/national-theatre-to-stream-the-importance-of-being-earnest-for-free_1712749/

Is this Ncuti?

I saw it with Ollie Alexander & Stephen Fry. It was amazing - and not quite like any other version of TIOBE I'd seen before!

Thanks for the pointer.

Theatremama · 10/03/2026 19:06

AllaMova · 10/03/2026 00:27

What did you think about Back to the Future?

We really enjoyed it, special effects were great, one DC didn’t enjoy it as it was too much sensory stimulation and they became very overwhelmed.

ImImmortalNowBabyDoll · 10/03/2026 11:32

We go to the local amateur theatre (where we also act) regularly- the next one will be Underdog: The Other Other Bronte because my husband is in the ensemble.

We're also going to see the touring production of Matilda soon.

MrsKateColumbo · 10/03/2026 11:01

Our Town which is on in Kingston,

Want to take DC to lion king too

AllaMova · 10/03/2026 10:59

PatienceOfEngels · 10/03/2026 07:13

I am so jealous reading everyone's plans! We don't live in the UK and I try to go to the theatre when we're over. In the last year I've seen The Lion King (rewatch for me but 1st time for the kids), Back to the Future musical, My Neighbour Totoro, Stranger Things The First Shadow, Witness for the Prosecution and Born with Teeth (Ncuti Gatwa) in London. Over here have seen a tonne of non-English or non-verbal stuff either with the kids or friends, and online through NTatHome and DigitalTheatre+.

But currently our UK trips are on hold while we wait for our British passports (caught up in dual national requirements) so will probably miss the RSC doing Hamlet next month. Had been hoping to take kids to Hercules (may rebook for the summer) and have tickets for Mean Girls on tour.

To tide me over am going to make the most of my NTatHome subscription. Looking forward to Inter Alia and Ballet Shoes and waiting for The Importance of Being Earnest.

The NT are doing a free YouTube premiere of The Importance of Being Earnest. If anyone else is interested. I’m looking forward to it. It premieres on the 12th of March at 7pm.

Watching it theatre at home certainly isn’t as the same as attending the real deal, but it’s better than nothing!

https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/national-theatre-to-stream-the-importance-of-being-earnest-for-free_1712749/

National Theatre to stream The Importance of Being Earnest for free

Max Webster’s production was first seen in 2024

https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/national-theatre-to-stream-the-importance-of-being-earnest-for-free_1712749/

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PatienceOfEngels · 10/03/2026 07:13

I am so jealous reading everyone's plans! We don't live in the UK and I try to go to the theatre when we're over. In the last year I've seen The Lion King (rewatch for me but 1st time for the kids), Back to the Future musical, My Neighbour Totoro, Stranger Things The First Shadow, Witness for the Prosecution and Born with Teeth (Ncuti Gatwa) in London. Over here have seen a tonne of non-English or non-verbal stuff either with the kids or friends, and online through NTatHome and DigitalTheatre+.

But currently our UK trips are on hold while we wait for our British passports (caught up in dual national requirements) so will probably miss the RSC doing Hamlet next month. Had been hoping to take kids to Hercules (may rebook for the summer) and have tickets for Mean Girls on tour.

To tide me over am going to make the most of my NTatHome subscription. Looking forward to Inter Alia and Ballet Shoes and waiting for The Importance of Being Earnest.

Globules · 10/03/2026 06:55

AllaMova · 10/03/2026 00:27

What did you think about Back to the Future?

I love the film and I loved the musical.

I didn't know any of the songs before I went.

It's got a real energy to it as a production. Definitely worth a watch.

DonttouchthatLarry · 10/03/2026 00:42

Wipeywipey · 07/03/2026 14:18

I really wanted to see Prima Facie as the book was amazing and I love Jodie Comer. Tickets on the only day we could go were £95 each though and all booked out way in advance. We've been to the West End cheaper!

Wow - I have tickets for Saturday at Birmingham Rep which should have been £45 but I got them for £38 as a ‘Friend’. I expected it to be more and would have paid it as I missed out the first time round.

After that I have Come From Away (amateur), The Greatest Showman, Les Mis concert, Sweeney Todd, Legally Blonde, and The Mousetrap.

AllaMova · 10/03/2026 00:27

Theatremama · 09/03/2026 23:08

We’ve seen Back To The Future and Legally Blonde this year. We have tickets to see Waitress, Mean Girls, Mrs Doubtfire and Paddington. Love a night out at the theatre 😊.

What did you think about Back to the Future?

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