Cinnamon Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 My Hubby is MAD on Mamma Mia - he totally loves it, which for a 6'2" hairy builder,is pretty unusual Anyhow,after coming home from work last night & finding him watching it again,I thought I might take him to town to see it on stage,for his birthday next month. Just wondered if anyone had been,what they thought of it,& if they had any tips on where to sit in the theatre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mags Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 I saw it quite a few years ago before the film came out. Loved it and I am not a Abba fan mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 My in-laws saw it a few months ago and loved it. They were in the stalls in the centre and had a good view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figarogir1 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 I have seen it twice. At first I thought it wasnt as good as the film but by the end it has grabbed you The first time I was in the dress circle where you get a really good veiw of the whole stage but the second time I was in the stalls where there is more of an atmosphere. So it depends on what you want. My Oh and teenage boys love it too so it isnt that unusual it is just that none of them will admit it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenewchick Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Yes, we saw it in London when it first came out it was brilliant! My husband also loves it and wants to go back and see it again! Get thoses tickets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Me! Me! Me!!!! Loved it, fantastic - really, you have to go!! Nothing negative, love smallish theatre so you miss nothing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Ive seen it really enjoyed it, would highly recommend it. we saw it at Newcastle Arena - so it wasnt like a "normal" theatre - so cant really help in the position of seating. but I dont think it would make a difference where you sat go on - get tickets - you will love it cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I saw in Cardiff in December with my parents. They bought the tickets for my birthday so got good seats, we were about 10 rows from the front. Is a really good night out, is a bit different from the film, bit weird in places, but a good laugh. I'm not all that bothered about the film, but I really enjoyed it. You know the music's going to be good anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacake Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 it's great, we took the children (10 and 12) last summer, we sat in the dress circle, great views, the tickets aren't cheap, but we found out it was cheaper to buy them direct from the theatre than it was to go through a booking agent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 We saw it last year in London and we were in the dress circle. Fabulous show, we (me & hubby) were up and dancing Thoroughly recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Seen it twice in London. Brilliant! I always like to sit at the front of the dress circle if poss. Sat at the front of the stalls once and found myself looking up the cast's noses! Also the woman next to me decided to open and eat a packet of cheese and onion crisps during a very quiet part of the show! Some people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelk Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 we saw it in Bristol some time ago - absolutely brilliant, he would love it. Can't remember where we sat, but the roof leaked and we had to have our hoods up all through the show!!!! (Did get some free tickets though so all was well) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 Tickets now booked - second row from front of the Circle,in the middle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Tickets now booked - second row from front of the Circle,in the middle Fantastic, well done, you'll both have a great time. The audience atmosphere is brilliant, everyone seems to enjoy it whether Abba fans or not, you'll come out smiling and singing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 Quick update....we are going to see this tomorrow I have also booked a Duck Tour for earlier in the day,as my husband is really unto amphibious vehicles and has even got a self built one in the garage. We have a full day planned and will report back about the show shortly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 We've done both, you'll have a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 We went yesterday & had a wonderful time. Our seats were just perfect,& we had an amazing view - the whole production was so slick & well thought out that it was a joy to watch. Inevitably I blubbed big time through 'Slipping through my fingers' (it is so sad for me,as it makes me think of my eldest who is leaving to go to Uni soon ) We also did the 'Duck Tour', which is, IMHO,the best fun Our tour guide was hilarious,& ...... get this.....we saw Prince Charles in his flashy car while on the tour Both activities are highly recommended. Priscilla next!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 So glad you enjoyed it all and to get to see old Charlie too I love the duck tour too - I actually learnt quite a bit about London and our guide was funny too. Priscilla is absolutely brilliant. We had such a laugh when we saw it. Next to us were some Italians who were singing along in a lovely accent. In front of us were a group of German men who sat there stone faced almost during the first half (they actually looked like a shot putting team) but in the second half even they started singing and jigging along. We couldn't stop smiling afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 Well,Priscilla is my favourite ever movie,so I figure it will be a great show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Priscilla is fantabulous!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 We bought the film after seeing the show and IMO the show is much, much better. The costumes/make up were just jaw dropping. Its one I could definitely go and see again. We saw Wicked last week and I'd be quite happy never to see that again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 Wicked doesn't appeal to me either,I am afraid. I have been looking into Tickets for Priscilla,but you can't book your actual seat,they just allocate the bast available in the price catagory you have choosen. I get real panicky if I am not by an aisle,so I am not sure how to proceed really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Perhaps if you hired a wheelchair you could get an aisle seat? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Glad you enjoyed, MM is on my list to see. We're off to see Priscilla next weekend - can't wait! If you book via the box office and explain about wanting an aisle seat they will probably be much more helpful (and cheaper) than a ticket agency - I've always found box office staff in most theatres really helpful. Failing that consult Theatremonkey for a seating plan (search by show or venue) to see the location of the seats that the ticket agency/box office are offering you. I never book any tickets without consulting the Monkey and he has never let me down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 You could try DiscountTheatre.com - you can see your seat numbers before you book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
