Why no theatre, films, radio?
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replied on 18/12/2017 11:41
Posted on 18/12/2017 10:59 by DavidKlyneI suspect because TV is nationwide whereas the other things mentioned tend to be more local. If I go to Glyndebourne to watch an opera the possibility that a post on here about that opera is not really going to help anyone else because the event is over. On the other hand if I mention a TV programme it's more than possible others can see it on catch up. I am sure there are lots of people on here that go to live theatre, ballet, opera and other such performances but they are all in the moment if you see what I mean? The exception might be a long running West End performance of a Play or Musical where the opportunity exists for others to see that performance and I think we have had such posts. Anyone, of course, can start a thread on the subjects you mention but I suspect TV is more immediate?
David
Rocky 2 buckets replied on 18/12/2017 11:56
Posted on 18/12/2017 10:17 byNot if you listen to Radio 4 - my default radio setting. Operas sung in "foreign" usually have helpful surtitles. In Wales, the surtitles are often in Welsh!
Off to Stratford this week to see 2 plays.
I gather that Matthew Bourne's Cinderella is being screened on TV over Christmas, but I have booked to see it in Cardiff next April, so I'll probably wait.
What puts me off about cinema are the slurpings, guzzlings, gulpings and sweet paper rustlings which seem to be an essential accompaniment to the sound track. Went on Saturday to see a film. You have a point - probably better to wait until we can watch on TV.
replied on 18/12/2017 12:14
Posted on 18/12/2017 11:56 by Rocky 2 bucketsDon’t Ballet & Opera devotees ‘slurp, guzzle, gulp & rustle during the shows?🤔
brue replied on 18/12/2017 12:17
Posted on 18/12/2017 12:17
The entertainment section is quite mixed, I sometimes post about theatre visits in the general chat social section, same as others. I'm afraid it's low brow for us over Christmas, Cinderella beckons....
Will be booking the Theatre on the Lake at Keswick in January for a visit later in the year. Always got something on the go. 
The two Churchill films are on our list too.
Takethedogalong replied on 18/12/2017 14:56
Posted on 18/12/2017 14:56
The Minack Theatre in Cornwall is a brilliant experience. The 'stars' out at sea are often a bit of an audience distraction though!
ENO did a wonderful Summer evening performance of Opera favourites in partnership with English Heritage a few years ago, using some of the properties as a natural stage, we found this a lovely change from being inside.
Rocky 2 buckets replied on 18/12/2017 15:20
Takethedogalong replied on 18/12/2017 15:30
Posted on 18/12/2017 15:30
There are regular reports of Theatre actors losing it with numpties who haven't switched their phones onto silent mode, must be so annoying for them as they concentrate, as well as audience. Some folks have strange ideas about behaviour in certain circumstances.
moulesy replied on 18/12/2017 15:33
Posted on 17/12/2017 23:58 byWhy are the threads under this heading almost always about TV programmes? Is anyone keen on live theatre - plays / ballets / opera? Films? Or even radio?
Posted on 18/12/2017 15:33
I do try to post if we're going to the cinema or the theatre in Bristol. I guess there are less replies than on TV because it depends to some extent on other folk having seen the same films/shows or going to see them in the near future. Whereas TV programmes are more immediately accessible to more folk. (Does that make sense? We've had visitors over the weekend so the wine/beer consumption has been considerably higher than normal! 
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We've got tickets for the Carol King musical - Beautiful - and for the new production of Miss Saigon at the Hippodrome later in the year.
Like TtDA, we try to get to The Minack once a year and have seen some great shows there - last couple have been Spamalot and The Producers and we saw Fishermen's Friends there a couple of years back.
moulesy replied on 18/12/2017 15:36
Posted on 18/12/2017 15:30 by TakethedogalongThere are regular reports of Theatre actors losing it with numpties who haven't switched their phones onto silent mode, must be so annoying for them as they concentrate, as well as audience. Some folks have strange ideas about behaviour in certain circumstances.
Posted on 18/12/2017 15:36
It does annoy me at live shows when folk can't seem to keep quiet, or not eat or drink for an hour or so during each half of a show - but that doesn't annoy me half as much as the ones who just have to get their mobile phones out within seconds of the interval starting! 
DavidKlyne replied on 18/12/2017 15:37
Posted on 18/12/2017 11:56 by Rocky 2 bucketsDon’t Ballet & Opera devotees ‘slurp, guzzle, gulp & rustle during the shows?🤔
Posted on 18/12/2017 15:37
Never ever seen that. Mind you live theatres tend not to sell the junk usually associated with our Americanise cinema chains. Always amuses me that when you go to see a film they are very keen for everyone to turn off their mobile phones but are perfectly happy to sell noisy food!!! What happened to the days when you purchased a box of Maltesers, a Kiora Orange Drink at the same time as your tickets and maybe an ice cream in the intermission?
David