The Importance of Being Earnest
Becki has been telling me how good The Importance of Being Earnest is at Greenwich Theatre - and she's shocked by how few people are in the audience when it's so very good.
She says:
"It is a fantastic production with wonderfully engaging characters and great sets! I can almost quote the play by heart because it is one of my favorite plays, but I still laughed at the same jokes because the actors and actresses were so engaging. "
I guess I'm partly to blame - I had season tickets last season and went to see practically everything, whether I liked the look of it or not. I ended up seeing several things I really enjoyed that I wouldn't have seen otherwise and it was such a cheap way of going that I could slip out during the interval if I wasn't enjoying it (which I confess I did on one show - and would have done on another if it had had an interval.) Thing was, I just didn't fancy most of what was on this time so didn't bother. Perhaps I wasn't alone if seats are empty.
After Becki's raving, though, I really meant to go last night. Sadly, Life got in the way and I didn't make it. But it sounds very good indeed. So - if you're stuck for something to do tonight or tomorrow (it's only on till Saturday) get tickets here. Let me know what you think.
I'll get another season ticket next time, whatever's scheduled - otherwise I just won't get around to going and, thinking about it, I've missed going to the theatre recently. I just hope there's more on that I want to see...
She says:
"It is a fantastic production with wonderfully engaging characters and great sets! I can almost quote the play by heart because it is one of my favorite plays, but I still laughed at the same jokes because the actors and actresses were so engaging. "
I guess I'm partly to blame - I had season tickets last season and went to see practically everything, whether I liked the look of it or not. I ended up seeing several things I really enjoyed that I wouldn't have seen otherwise and it was such a cheap way of going that I could slip out during the interval if I wasn't enjoying it (which I confess I did on one show - and would have done on another if it had had an interval.) Thing was, I just didn't fancy most of what was on this time so didn't bother. Perhaps I wasn't alone if seats are empty.
After Becki's raving, though, I really meant to go last night. Sadly, Life got in the way and I didn't make it. But it sounds very good indeed. So - if you're stuck for something to do tonight or tomorrow (it's only on till Saturday) get tickets here. Let me know what you think.
I'll get another season ticket next time, whatever's scheduled - otherwise I just won't get around to going and, thinking about it, I've missed going to the theatre recently. I just hope there's more on that I want to see...
Labels: Art
posted by The Greenwich Phantom at
09:11
5 Comments:
At a guess, I would say it's half-empty due to the timing of the production. It's really bad luck to be showing Earnest at Greenwich Theatre at the same time as the higher-profile Vaudeville is putting it on, starring Penelope Keith and directed by Peter Gill. Especially since the tickets for the Vaudeville are cheaper through LastMinute.
However, like you, I had a season ticket last year and didn't bother for this year, not seeing enough on the programme that I was interested in. Maybe next season!
Thanks for the tip off!. I've just booked my ticket for tonight's performance, although no one else that I asked fancied it, so it'll just be me. Once I get past the self-pity I'll report back.
please do!
We went this evening and I loved it. Was really impressed, especially with the two male leads who were both really funny. Watching the library take shape was really quite cool too.
We got our tickets at last minute and it was well worth it. Draught beers might be a good addition though. But no other complaints.
We went to see it last night on the strength of this revue. It was really good. Who needs 'up town' theatre when you have the convenience and professionalism of local entertainment.
I'm already planning my return.
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