Northampton Royal & Derngate 4th Mar 2012

[martindn]

Don't know this moon, but I'm up for it. Will set off after church, so should be in N'pton 2.30ish. I have a long history of missing Hayley's arrival at concert venues by 5 minutes. I don't suppose this will be any different. But I try.

Sue will be along later, she is getting a lift with friends. That way, it's less of a problem with our post operation dog.

Martin D

[stuart]

Anybody doing the stage door before the show? Any ideas how late it will finish? Thanks.
Stuart
Northampton

[gra7890]

Hi Stuart.... and welcome,
I am sure HWI will have a presence at the Stage door from early afternoon to welcome Hayley look around and introduce yourself.

The show lasts just over 2 hours so will finish about 9.40' ish but then there should be an organised signing session so try and make a quick exit and get near the front of the queue....it helps if you work out where to go before or in the interval

I had a great time at Gateshead and I am sure you will to on Sunday.

Best Wishes,

Graham

[stuart]

Thanks Graham. I am surprised you say so early (2pm?) as last time in Northampton, I was waiting about 5pm when she was fetched from the station. Unfortunately that day, she went in the side door and didn't stop for us.
I am pleased you expect an (indoor) signing session. Is that usual for her concerts these days?
Last one I saw at Derngate (Tony Benn!) was in the foyer nearly in front of the cafe - to the left of the furthest left of the stalls entrances.

[gra7890]

Hi Stuart,
I arrived at Gateshead at around 2-30 and was 3rd there

Log back on later someone who is going will advise....

We were told at Gateshead that there would be an organised signing session at all venues.......yes it was the norm in the past but more recently it has been a scramble at the stage door....We talked about it at Gateshead and reckoned the last orgnised one was about May 2009.

Graham

[stuart]

Thanks Graham.

[Jeff]

Mar 3, 2012 11:15:03 GMT stuart said:

Thanks Graham. I am surprised you say so early (2pm?) as last time in Northampton, I was waiting about 5pm when she was fetched from the station. Unfortunately that day, she went in the side door and didn't stop for us.
I am pleased you expect an (indoor) signing session. Is that usual for her concerts these days?
Last one I saw at Derngate (Tony Benn!) was in the foyer nearly in front of the cafe - to the left of the furthest left of the stalls entrances.

Not surprising that Mr Benn got as far to the left as he could.

[stuart]

He was very nice too and posed for photos.

[Steve H]

Hi Stuart and welcome to the forum,

I will be arriving at about 2:30 to catch Hayley arriving, the weather doesn't look good for tomorrow afternoon so bring a brolly!

See you tomorrow

Steve H

[grant]

Hi Stuart

Mar 3, 2012 11:15:03 GMT stuart said:

Thanks Graham. I am surprised you say so early (2pm?) as last time in Northampton, I was waiting about 5pm when she was fetched from the station. Unfortunately that day, she went in the side door and didn't stop for us.
I am pleased you expect an (indoor) signing session. Is that usual for her concerts these days?

I also anticipate arriving at Northampton around 2pm - we can never be sure when Hayley is likely to arrive so if you can get there early it is wise to do so. However, the theatre has a secure yard and the tour bus is likely to drive straight in so we cannot guarantee that we will see much of Hayley. It may well depend on timing; the weather or any one of numerous other factors.

If Hayley does come out to speak to us it will be a bonus but remember, pre-concert she will have a lot on her mind and want to be preparing for the evening so we must in no way delay her from doing that.

Hayley herself has confirmed that she will be signing after all her concerts and from experience of the last two, they have been very relaxed and happy. Both lasted around an hour so, as Graham says, if you don't want to be late you need to be down as soon as possible.

Lastly, if you do see us all gathered around the stage door area, do come and introduce yourself. We don't bite!

Best wishes
Grant

[gordon]

Hi Fellow Hayliens,

I hope to be there around 2pm myself.

Gordon

[Paddy]

Mar 3, 2012 18:34:22 GMT gordon said:

Hi Fellow Hayliens,
I hope to be there around 2pm myself.
Gordon

Not sure where to put the red carpet, Gordon. CU

Mar 3, 2012 18:29:57 GMT grant said:

If Hayley does come out to speak to us it will be a bonus but remember, pre-concert she will have a lot on her mind and want to be preparing for the evening so we must in no way delay her from doing that.

Hayley herself has confirmed that she will be signing after all her concerts and from experience of the last two, they have been very relaxed and happy. Both lasted around an hour so, as Graham says, if you don't want to be late you need to be down as soon as possible.
Grant

I'm sure Hayley & Co. will need their pre-concert time to unwind after their long journey.

I know she'll keep her special smiles for us until after the show.

So, as a token of my appreciation, I'll be waiting in Wetherspoons ('The Eastgate').

Anyone coming, who hasn't already attended a Paradiso concert, has little idea of the treat in store .....

Paddy

[stuart]

Thanks gents, we'll see how it goes.

[thomas]

I'm already in Northampton because of cheaper flights on a Saturday. I've collected my ticket at the box office and I'm ready for another Hayley concert after I didn't attend any during the last 27 months!
I will come to the stage door and meet up with anybody who's there.

See you all tomorrow,
Thomas

[martindn]

Look forward to meeting you all tomorrow. As usual, I expect I'll miss Hayley's arrival by 5 minutes. I've done that so many times it is beyond a joke.

Martin D