National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS

[orlikethecolorpurple]

Previews begin tomorrow at St. Ann's Warehouse - anyone seeing it soon? I've heard nothing but raves about Denise Gough's performance. 

[Dusoleilcanwhistle]

Had the chance to see it in London and highly recommend it! Denise Gough is mind-bogglingly brilliant. It is a very intriguing play with a unique tone and it feels like a perfect fit for St. Ann's in the US. 

[Just_John]

The buzz this had in London has only compared to August Osage County in NY in recent years.  I'm so excited to see it.  

[little_sally]

I'll be there next Saturday and I'm very excited.

[BJR]

Seeing it Saturday. Walking in knowing very little. But excited to hear the buzz!

[dave1606]

I will be there tonight and am really looking forward to it!

[RippedMan]

Going on Monday! Really excited! Saw her in Angles in London and thought she was fantastic. Love the unique design as well! 

[dave1606]

I saw this last night and think its one of the best things of the fall, perhaps the whole season. Denise Gough is giving an incredible performance and I can see why she won the Olivier for this. 

Many people will talk about the staging but the script which is a mix of biting, dark humor and and real raw emotion really worked for me. The staging has some really brilliant moments and fits perfectly at St. Anns.

And again Denise Gough. I'm so glad that she has been able to come over with this show and Angels in America. Its a meaty, role, a part in which she never leaves the stage for 2 and a half hours. She is fantastic and I truly cannot wait to see her in Angels next year. Get yourself to St. Ann's because for $39 you can see a show that is far better than most of what will be on Broadway this fall. 

[TheSassySam]

Any hopes for an extension? It seems like such a short run! 

[Fordham2015]

It just extended two weeks

http://www.playbill.com/article/people-places-things-extends-off-broadway

[nycward]

Has this show been on TDF or are there any discounts available?

[AC126748]

I'm seeing this in a few weeks. First time I've been to St. Ann's in a while. Practical question: about how long does it take to get there from midtown Manhattan, and what's the best public transit route on a Saturday (matinee).

Thanks!

[raddersons]

For those asking, I do not see it on TDF... and I don't think it will be there, it's got a bit of buzz surrounding it and people are willing to sell full price.

There is the TodayTix rush... LOL good luck with that.

[dave1606]

F train to York street is the best. But you have to be careful on the weekends and watch service changes as there's always something changed then. I imagine it would take around 45 minutes from say Bryan Park.  It took me exactly 30 minutes from 23rd st. Vinegar Hill house is really good for food before or after!

[nycward]

raddersons said: "For those asking, I do not see it on TDF... and I don't think it will be there, it's got a bit of buzz surrounding it and people are willing to sell full price.

There is the TodayTix rush... LOL good luck with that."

 

I think you're right so I bought full price tickets. St. Ann's is really very well priced with everything. My tix for a Friday night were $61. The online service fee is only $3 per ticket. I've seen a number of shows there over the years and they were always worth while and a fun excursion to Dumbo. Looking forward to this.

 

[RippedMan]

Thanks to St. Anne's the whole Dumbo area has just grown so much. You can take the F to York, the 2/3 to Clark Street, or the AC to Brooklyn Bridge. There's a ton of little places to walk around and explore, and of course the views of Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge Park are gorgeous. 

[mariel9]

Any suggestions about seating? Is there an open aisle in front of Row D? Or is the leg room generally OK?

[RippedMan]

Never had an issue and I'm 6'2" - they're usually on risers since the seating changes per show, so it's normally fine. 

[poisonivy2]

Saw it this afternoon. Very glad I saw it although I wouldn't sit through it again. Definitely extremely intense and harrowing.

http://poisonivywalloftext.blogspot.com/2017/11/people-places-and-things-when-12-step.html

[VernonGersch]

is it wishful thinking that national theatre & st anne's would ever mount this in LA?

 

 

[bwayphreak234]

WOW. What a harrowing, powerful, and moving piece of theatre. Denise Gough is giving an out of this world performance. The play itself is so incredibly strong and it is a very accurate and true depiction of addiction. The direction, staging, and design are incredibly unique and extremely effective. I really can't say enough positive things about this play. Go see it.

[sondmon]

Any recommendations on where to sit for this? Should I avoid the first few rows? Which side of the stage is better? Thanks 

[poisonivy2]

sondmon said: "Any recommendations on where to sit for this? Should I avoid the first few rows? Which side of the stage is better? Thanks"

I was sitting in row M in the back and the view was fine. Either side is good -- the opposite side really looks like a mirror. But I think this is such an immersive production that I wished I could have been closer. I think if you can find front row seats I'd take them.

[luvtheEmcee]

I sat in the second row and have absolutely zero regrets about it. I feel lucky to have gotten to see Denise Gough act from up that close. I think if you can find a seat on the side of the stage that's the bottom of the seating chart, those might be a little bit better. The other side seemed to be treated a little bit more like the back of the stage in terms of where the actors were facing at times. 

[RippedMan]

I was 3 rows from the front and I had a great view. Never obstructed, etc. I loved the show.