Damn it! I've been to 2 aftershows downstairs and loved it but now all I can get on TM for Sept 20th is balcony seated! I took 1 anyways but I bummed....anyone had a good time up there?I need some comfort

yael72 said:

I already said I had a great time up there last night.

TheEnglishGent said:

Yep , but you also said the VIPs were blocking the view...did you have seat numbers or does everyone sit wherever they want? Last Question: Is it even possible to try and get downstairs or is it blocked by security? Can you "lie" and say you want to buy a drink/ go to the loo and stay downstairs??

what would u Recommend I am 5ft2" & hubby 6ft

yael72 said:

I guess I wasn't too clear in my explanation, I was just trying to point out that there are pitfalls and it isn't as clear a view as from the arena tiers. Some slight side to side movement may be necessary to always have a clear view, which isn't quite as bad as I perhaps made it sound reading back on my original post.

The seating up there is general admission, so you just sit where you want.

Getting to downstairs wasn't possible on entry because the two ways in are seperated and they make sure you are going down the right one. I'm not sure if you'd be able to make it down later after the show starts but don't count on being able to just in case you can't. There is a bar and toilets upstairs, so no fancy dodges available there!
[Edited 9/14/07 5:32am]

yoda7 said:

Stand!!!
Stand!!!
Stand!!!
Stand!!!
Stand!!!

Seriously though, if you aren't right at the front or on the step, a 5'2"er will have trouble seeing. Unless you get very lucky and discover the munchkins from The Wizard Of Oz in front of you.

westv said:

I suppose that's the short verions of what I wrote.

Seriously though, if you aren't right at the front or on the step, a 5'2"er will have trouble seeing. Unless you get very lucky and discover the munchkins from The Wizard Of Oz in front of you.

I'd recommend you get to the queue early and stand downstairs on the step. Sounds like you haven't been to the Indigo yet. It has the stage at the front with a large dance floor area in front of that. Behind the dance floor and to get to the bar area you go up one step. This raised area curves around the whole back of the dance floor and there is a rail for handy leaning.

My good lady is only 5'2" herself and she couldn't see anything when on the dancefloor but had a great view from the step. If you can get there really early and be right up by the stage you'll also have a fantastic view but it can be spoiled by drunk idiots and their pushing. It sounds like your husband should be able to shield you from the pushers though.

I've also been up in the balcony, so can say from personal experience that the floor is definitely better if you can get the right spot. Had no choice but to go for the balcony yesterday as I was with my mum. She's registered disabled and wouldn't have lasted an hour standing downstairs. The seats up there are really comfortable and you can get a great view but it's also easy for the view to be impaired, especially if the kings row people start standing up. Unfortunately the angle of incline isn't really very good. It's not like in the main arena where even the shortest person should be able to see from the tiered seats. If you don't stand up, the rails at the front of the balcony seem perfectly placed to obscure the stage, which doesn't seem very clever.

One thing that did surprise me last night was someone trying to push in. I kind of expect it on the floor but I don't expect someone to climb over the seats from behind me to try and squeeze in. Bloke was a right tit!

I did have a great time last night but the floor is where it's really at.
[Edited 9/14/07 4:26am]

Hey,

are the indigo tickets allocated? Or can the early arrivals head to the floor etc??
How doesit work in comparison to the 02 arena?

Well I'm a munchkin (4ft 11") and I'm standing downstairs on the 20th.

Frodocious said:

Think we should get together and either politely make our way to the front or bring somekind of platform we can both stand on!!

missminky100 said:

Politely? I was thinking of bringing a sword and a big stick!

Frodocious said:

I'll be right with you if you do!! Mmmm...there again, maybe a problem getting in with a sword in your hand..worth a try I suppose.

missminky100 said:

Maybe I'll leave the sword at home but I work at a hospital and could borrow a crutch to use as a big stick - I doubt they'll take that off me if I limp in a convincing enough manner!

Frodocious said:

I love it!! Wish I could come up with something similar - I'm an accountant, don't think taking a calculator would work in quite the same way. Ooohh I have an idea...I could be your helper! Get practising that limp, you never know he may take pity on you and let us perch on the edge of the stage.

missminky100 said:

You could threaten to audit them, for false selling of tickets or something, if they don't let you in to the front row! If that fails you're welcome to be my helper!

Hope there really isn't someone there on crutches, will be confused as to whether or not you've actually executed plan or they genuinely need them...

missminky100 said:

Good job you weren't planning this last night. Took my mum who is registered disabled and does walk with a crutch. you'd be amazed at what you can get away with when you're disabled. But obviously I can't condone anyone pretending.

Hey don't blame me, I'm just the helper!

missminky100 said:

I guess you can always claim to be an unwitting Lou to their Andy.