National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS

[orlikethecolorpurple]

National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS#1

Posted: 10/19/17 at 12:20am

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

[Dusoleilcanwhistle]

National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS#2

Posted: 10/19/17 at 1:12am

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]

National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS#3

Posted: 10/19/17 at 1:18am

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.  

Updated On: 10/19/17 at 01:18 AM

[little_sally]

National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS#4

Posted: 10/19/17 at 9:04am

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

A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.

[BJR]

National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS#5

Posted: 10/19/17 at 10:08am

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

[dave1606]

National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS#6

Posted: 10/19/17 at 10:20am

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

[RippedMan]

National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS#7

Posted: 10/19/17 at 10:32am

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

[dave1606]

National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS#8

Posted: 10/20/17 at 12:57pm

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]

National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS#9

Posted: 10/20/17 at 1:01pm

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

[Fordham2015]

National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS#10

Posted: 10/20/17 at 1:36pm

It just extended two weeks

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

[nycward]

National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS#11

Posted: 10/20/17 at 2:20pm

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

[AC126748]

National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS#12

Posted: 10/20/17 at 5:30pm

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!

"You travel alone because other people are only there to remind you how much that hook hurts that we all bit down on. Wait for that one day we can bite free and get back out there in space where we belong, sail back over water, over skies, into space, the hook finally out of our mouths and we wander back out there in space spawning to other planets never to return hurrah to earth and we'll look back and can't even see these lives here anymore. Only the taste of blood to remind us we ever existed. The earth is small. We're gone. We're dead. We're safe." -John Guare, Landscape of the Body

[raddersons]

National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS#13

Posted: 10/20/17 at 5:41pm

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]

National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS#14

Posted: 10/20/17 at 5:43pm

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]

National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS#15

Posted: 10/20/17 at 6:06pm

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]

National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS#16

Posted: 10/20/17 at 6:33pm

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]

National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS#17

Posted: 10/20/17 at 6:41pm

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

[RippedMan]

National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS#18

Posted: 10/20/17 at 9:35pm

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]

National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS#19

Posted: 11/4/17 at 7:41pm

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]

National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS#20

Posted: 11/5/17 at 2:01am

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

 

 

[bwayphreak234]

National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS#21

Posted: 11/5/17 at 7:57pm

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.

"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "

[sondmon]

National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS#22

Posted: 11/5/17 at 9:01pm

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

[poisonivy2]

National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS#23

Posted: 11/5/17 at 9:06pm

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]

National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS#24

Posted: 11/27/17 at 4:59pm

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. 

A work of art is an invitation to love.

[RippedMan]

National Theatre's PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS#25

Posted: 11/27/17 at 5:38pm

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