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Colston Hall
by icklepickle What they say: The people of Bristol have been enjoying music at Colston Hall for almost 140 years. As part of our redevelopment project we've been researching the key points of the four Colston Halls that have stood on Colston Street, as well as the many musical highlights experienced along the way What i ... say: Back in April i was looking at the tour Dave Gorman was doing, and one of the closest places to us was Bristol. I booked the tickets through the Colston hall website which was quick and simple to use. The tickets were £15 each and they arrived within a few weeks of ordering them. I have been to Bristol a few times before, but this was my first time to Colston hall. My first impressions of Colston hall were pretty good. I expected it to be this big old building but it was actually a tall modern building which had gold panels on the front. On the left hand side of the entrance there is a bar, which was very busy and over flowing. We had a drink in another local pub so we didnt need to use this facility but it did look nice in there. Our tickets were for G row in the balcony. We asked one of the members of staff on the ground floor where our seats were likely to be and they directed us with a smile. We walked a few flights of stairs, there are lifts available though. Almost to the top of the building and went to the balcony entrance. Our tickets were taken by a nice friendly member of staff who told us to enjoy the show. When we walked into the balcony area we were greeted by another member of staff. She wasn't so helpful. In fact she looked like she needed a stiff drink! I have never seen such a miserable face. She directed us to our seat (oh no it wasn't our seat it was completely the wrong one). We managed to find it ourselves in the end. Later on this woman was moaning and making faces at some of Gorman's cruder jokes. When we found our seat i couldn't believe how uncomfortable they were. They were wooden and had a very thin sponge top covered in Red material. I may as well have been sat on the hard wood as i could completely feel it through the sponge. The arms were wooden with sharp edges and they didn't go up or have cup holders. The leg room wasn't really too impressive either and my partners knees were pretty much touching the persons shoulders in front. After the first hour of Gorman's show i was in agony and couldn't wait to jump off and run off to the toilet and wiggle around. I was dreading the second half, but luckily the actual show was fantastic, if it had been rubbish i think i would have left due to being so uncomfortable. During the interval someone was selling ice cream and ice lollies. I found it very odd because ususally they have someone both sides, but they literally had one chap over in the corner and to be honest if you didnt see other people queueing there you would have wondered what he was doing. The ice cream prices were ridiculous as always but all of these theatres are the same. A magnum was £3.00 and a tub of ice cream the same price. The whole place looks very smart and modern but it is just a shame about the seats. The lighting and sound system are very good and the whole place is well equipped for a very good show. The toilets were very clean and tidy, there was plenty of them and only a very short queue in the interval. Local to the hall is a Co op newsagents for cheaper drinks and sweets, it is also close to a few bars and restaurants for something before the show. It is also very close to the Hippo drome theatre so you may find it very busy in the area if they both have shows that night. I would probably be quite reluctant to return due to the uncomfortable seating, maybe i will take a cushion next time! Read the complete review |
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Royal Concert Hall
by gargrave50 I have recently attended 2 graduation ceremonies in Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. The concert hall when opened was aimed specifically at hosting music, however they also host shows and my husband went to see the comedy show "only an excuse" there also. The hall is large and must hold in excess of 2000 people in a semi circular ... shape. There is ample leg room in the seating for most people, and there does not appear to be any "blind spot" seating, although as with everywhere some seats are better than others. The hall sets the tone for grandeur and it was a lovely atmosphere for a graduation ceremony. All of the guests feel close enough to the stage so that when you accept your certificate you can actually see the faces of loved ones! Outwith the halls there are a number of bars, cafes and restaurants which are in the main reasonably priced for such a venue, and they offer a reasonable selection. I would like to visit the hall again to see it as a music venue, but in terms of a graduation it was top class. Read the complete review |
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Wembley Arena (London)
by GeordieNick I should stress before I start that I did not visit Wembley Arena for a musical event, so I can not comment on how good the sound was and what the noise was like. Earlier in the year I did go to Wembley Arena for another event with a fantastic atmosphere, The White & Mackay Premier League Darts semi finals and final where James Wade ... paid back my ticket as I backed him at at 9/2. Wembley Arena is situated right next to the magnificient Wembley Stadium and that day was truly a cracking atmosphere as the Championship play off final happened that afternoon. When we pulled up at Wembley Park station the imposing sight was a lot of glum looking Sheffield United fans and as we walked up to the Arena the banter was immense. I really needed a good night after Newcastle were relegated the day before and I found myself ending the night singing Alan Shearer's name to defend the army of abuse! Wembley Arena was built for the 1934 Empire Games and the pool was used for the 1948 Olympics. It is the second largest indoor arena in London, behind the O2 Arena with a capacity of 12,500. Wembley Arena hosts a wide variery of events. Other sports to darts include Ice Hockey, Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts. The Arena has played hosts to artists such as AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen and Madonna. It is also used for stand up comedy and WWE tour events. There were a few entrances for Wembley Arena and me and my friend thought it was organised quite well as we did not have to queue for longer than ten minutes which is good considering your bags are searched on entry. Once inside you can buy food and refreshments at ridiculous prices should you wish but we decided to just take our seats right at the top of the stand. Being enclosed, the arena in naturally quite dark which would make for a great musical event and I felt with the shape of the arena the sound was kept in and circulated fairly well. Everywhere in the Arena, there is a good view of the stage at the front whether you are in the side seats, the seats at the far end or if you are lucky enough to be in the middle and therefore lower than the stage. Wembley Arena ran the event really well in my opinion with the fans kept under control well which is important as most are males who are drinking. But no-one goes to darts looking for a fight, people just want to have a good time, watch the darts and sing a few songs. As far as getting out was concerned it was OK compared to the stadium beside it. Due to the small capacity there is space to move on Wembley Way and you are not queueing for a tube for too long. Wembley Arena is a fantastic indoor Arena and is well worth a visit if there is an event you want to see. Read the complete review |
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