[Lynette]

Sorry can't find the original thread or comment on this, was in another subject I think. But booking now open from Wiltons and from next week from The National Theatre who have an offer I think of first 20 tix going cheaper. There are two shows a night.

[AnnieInTheStalls]

I can't decide whether this sounds horrible or inspirational. Has anyone been to Wiltons? It sounds very atmospheric.

[Lynette]

Wiltons is amazing - very, very atmospheric. You can sense its history. It's tucked inthe middle of an area which is very historic , for example it is quite near the famous Cable Street but this area was also bombed to bits and rebuilt with social housing so has lost a bit of character. You go down an alley to the front door. There's a bar area which also serves food - you can reserve a table but there is usually room - and it's non reserved seating . You sit on chairs which are not very comfortable actually so take a cushion if you have back problems Inside the architecture is unusual with a gallery held up by barley sugar pillars and a platform type stage which they play around with and change but expect this will be plain for The Waste land. The acoustic is excellent. I have seen a lot of stuff there, notably the South African Miracle plays and the sound was terrific; the place is made for good sound. The walls are peeling and by all accounts the building is safe but in need of major work. Do go, you'll love it. And yes, they do hire out for weddings!

[Weez]

Wilton's is GORGEOUS. It's worth it just for the building, honestly!

[Jan Brock]

The acoustic is excellent.

Actually people who attend music/opera events there say the exact opposite - it is a known problem of the venue, I was just reading a review of something there that said exactly that. It is worth a visit, the trust who owns it do their best to keep it in a dilapidated and derelict state because they know this is what brings punters like us ("atmosphere" seekers) in.

Fiona Shaw is suffering from Katie Mitchell syndrome - she is a right old misery guts when it comes to the work she chooses. Actually she is an excellent light comedienne but we don't get much chance to see it - maybe in "London Assurance" we will.

[Lynette]

Yes, they should keep the dilapidation effect as it were but actually the underlying structure needs some attention and I don't think grants etc are forthcoming. Hence it is not open all the time or more often but only for a certain time each year. I'm not an expert on acoustic but I've always found it excellent.

[Jan Brock]

Yes, they should keep the dilapidation effect as it were but actually the underlying structure needs some attention and I don't think grants etc are forthcoming. Hence it is not open all the time or more often but only for a certain time each year. I'm not an expert on acoustic but I've always found it excellent.

I've found it OK too, but I've only ever sat front stalls (I think the Circle is too unstable to use currently). The capacity used to be 1500 (400 now) - must have been quite something.

[Alexandra]

Why is the National selling tickets to this and to Endgame?

[Duncan]

Anyone who wants to book their tickets online now can do so via Ticketweb:

http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb...p;month=01.2010

[Latecomer]

Thought about this but decided it was a long way to go for one poem. Will listen to this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tqK5zQlCDQ
instead!
Hope you enjoy!