I am so glad that you are emerging more from your hidey hole. Good therapy. I haven't listened/watched Eric's videos yet.
Back in the UK, I went to the theatre (broadest sense) at least once a week. (I lived within 20 miles of three cities). Many weeks I went to see live performances 2 or 3 times.
I so love the term “hidey hole.” Some of my favorite people have used it throughout my life. As for your theatre attendance, I can only aspire to go to that many shows. I wish most live theatre wasn’t so expensive these days. As for Eric, he’s hilarious…and his show is reasonably priced too. So excited for tonight’s show!!! Cheers, Uncle Ray!
Living in the "provinces" and going to theatre wasn't as expensive as in London's West End or Broadway. Some performances were at Art Centres, Universities or Repertory theatres so less expensive. Even in London, one of my friends was a theatre manager and could give me a complementary single seat.
I love small venues and free tickets. Love knowing a few people in the biz who can sometimes get me in. Need to reconnect with a few of those fine folks. Cheers!
A clear difference between the US and the UK is that many theatres and companies, too, in the UK are government subsidised and can a) survive and b) have lower prices.
Capitalism is alive and unchecked here in the United States of Greed. Until Chump took over the White House last year, there was at least some government grants and subsidies. I believe the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is a thing of the past. As is most of the funding behind our Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Sad how one man (and his cult members) have done so much damage to art and culture in so little time. Fugh. Fugh. Fugh.
Oooo Matron, now Clint remember to enjoy loosing your cherry around this time 😝 Now me, I'm not a culture vulture by any means but have been enticed by C&C, my good friends, to accompany them to a local theatre company at Hope Mill Theatre in Ancoats, Manchester. It's a small venue in a converted old textile mill. It's a very 🌈 friendly theatre and regularly put on 🌈 themed productions. Manchester has plenty of main stream theatres and concert venues as well as plenty of other local arts theatres and venues. The internationally renowned The Halle orchestra at the Bridgewater Hall is 5⭐ The Halle did(?) a summer evening 'picnic by the lake' at Tatton Hall a country estate. Take your own picnic and the Halle brings the music and it finishes with a firework extravaganza. I don't know if it's still held post Covid. So Cheers DougT 🏴🇬🇧
This cherry pop I’ll enjoy for sure, Doug. Thanks for the friendly reminder. lol As for your theatre escapades, the venue and the orchestra sound amazing. Thanks for sharing and caring! Cheers….
Clint, I haven't been to live theater or opera or traveled, as well, since COVID. I blame it not only on COVID but also on my age and while I am somewhat sprite, getting out there takes its toll! I will travel again, I just don't have to decide today! Fondly, Michael
We do what we can do, when we wanna do it, as you well know, dear Michael. If you were in town, I’d offer to get you out and about. The more the merrier, Mary! Well, within reason. :-p
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I am so glad that you are emerging more from your hidey hole. Good therapy. I haven't listened/watched Eric's videos yet.
Back in the UK, I went to the theatre (broadest sense) at least once a week. (I lived within 20 miles of three cities). Many weeks I went to see live performances 2 or 3 times.
I so love the term “hidey hole.” Some of my favorite people have used it throughout my life. As for your theatre attendance, I can only aspire to go to that many shows. I wish most live theatre wasn’t so expensive these days. As for Eric, he’s hilarious…and his show is reasonably priced too. So excited for tonight’s show!!! Cheers, Uncle Ray!
Living in the "provinces" and going to theatre wasn't as expensive as in London's West End or Broadway. Some performances were at Art Centres, Universities or Repertory theatres so less expensive. Even in London, one of my friends was a theatre manager and could give me a complementary single seat.
I love small venues and free tickets. Love knowing a few people in the biz who can sometimes get me in. Need to reconnect with a few of those fine folks. Cheers!
A clear difference between the US and the UK is that many theatres and companies, too, in the UK are government subsidised and can a) survive and b) have lower prices.
Capitalism is alive and unchecked here in the United States of Greed. Until Chump took over the White House last year, there was at least some government grants and subsidies. I believe the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is a thing of the past. As is most of the funding behind our Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Sad how one man (and his cult members) have done so much damage to art and culture in so little time. Fugh. Fugh. Fugh.
I wouldn't want to live in the US and I don't wish to visit again. I am far far left of the US.
I see Flumps death.
Oooo Matron, now Clint remember to enjoy loosing your cherry around this time 😝 Now me, I'm not a culture vulture by any means but have been enticed by C&C, my good friends, to accompany them to a local theatre company at Hope Mill Theatre in Ancoats, Manchester. It's a small venue in a converted old textile mill. It's a very 🌈 friendly theatre and regularly put on 🌈 themed productions. Manchester has plenty of main stream theatres and concert venues as well as plenty of other local arts theatres and venues. The internationally renowned The Halle orchestra at the Bridgewater Hall is 5⭐ The Halle did(?) a summer evening 'picnic by the lake' at Tatton Hall a country estate. Take your own picnic and the Halle brings the music and it finishes with a firework extravaganza. I don't know if it's still held post Covid. So Cheers DougT 🏴🇬🇧
This cherry pop I’ll enjoy for sure, Doug. Thanks for the friendly reminder. lol As for your theatre escapades, the venue and the orchestra sound amazing. Thanks for sharing and caring! Cheers….
Cheers for the👍 like Ray
Clint, I haven't been to live theater or opera or traveled, as well, since COVID. I blame it not only on COVID but also on my age and while I am somewhat sprite, getting out there takes its toll! I will travel again, I just don't have to decide today! Fondly, Michael
We do what we can do, when we wanna do it, as you well know, dear Michael. If you were in town, I’d offer to get you out and about. The more the merrier, Mary! Well, within reason. :-p
Clint, I appreciate you! Fondly, Michae