Busby8 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Tx boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knocko Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Still a few tickets left. Great if the stalls were full at least: http://www.usherhall.co.uk/en-GB/shows/mccrae%27s%20battalion/info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corryjambo Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Got 3 tickets and really looking forward to this. Just thought I would post this to get it back on page 1, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son Of Anarchy Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Got 3 tickets and really looking forward to this. Just thought I would post this to get it back on page 1, Good bump. Would be a real shame if it doesn't sell out. Really looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendricks Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Good bump. Would be a real shame if it doesn't sell out. Really looking forward to it. Yep definitely. Great causes will benefit. More info : McCrae's Battalion Friday 28 November | 7.30pm On Friday 27 November 1914 a grand public meeting was held in the Usher Hall to inaugurate Lieutenant Colonel Sir George McCrae?s new Active Service battalion of the Royal Scots. By midnight three hundred volunteers had stepped forward ? among them thirteen players from Heart of Midlothian Football Club and fellow professionals from Raith Rovers, Falkirk, Hibernian, Dunfermline and East Fife. Sportsmen and supporters from countless other fields joined them and within five days the roll was full. Scotland?s sporting battalion went on to win undying fame on the killing fields of the Western Front, carrying Edinburgh?s name with pride and distinction, but at a terrible cost. More than a thousand officers and other ranks perished in the war. Many of them ? including most of the Hearts players ? have no known grave. On Friday 28 November 2014, exactly one hundred years to the night, the City of Edinburgh will remember McCrae?s Battalion with an evening of music, drama, song and contemporary images. The distinguished actor Ken Stott has kindly offered his services as narrator and will lead the audience through the history of the battalion. All profits will be divided between the military charities, Help for Heroes and Poppy Scotland. Full price adult ?19.14 Concession ?15.00 Child ?10.00 Adult and Child combination ticket ?25.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownkg Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Timely bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alva-Jambo Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Off topic but related: This was such an amazing part of our History, someone should make a feature film of the Fighting McRae's Battalion, from the early days of the Battalion for example the 27th November 14, to after the Somme, with of course, Hearts and other Edinburgh features. But I don't know who can write the script. It largely writes itself in historical terms of course, but to dramatise it. I won't ask Mr Welsh, for obvious reasons. I'm not quite up to it myself.. but someone could be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownkg Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 There are a cluster of seats in the grand circle but you need to scroll to the right to see them. Filling up fast and looking forward to what will be a great night. Buy a ticket if you haven't already got one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 There are a cluster of seats in the grand circle but you need to scroll to the right to see them. Filling up fast and looking forward to what will be a great night. Buy a ticket if you haven't already got one. Tried to do a dot count. I do not want to be added to any dot counters lists!!!!! Tickets only being sold in the Stalls and Grand Circle Capacity Free Sold Stalls 958 173 785 Grand Circle 431 89 342 Total 1389 262 1127 Upper Circle (N/A) 797 Grand total 2186 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Tried to do a dot count. I do not want to be added to any dot counters lists!!!!! Tickets only being sold in the Stalls and Grand Circle Capacity Free Sold Stalls 958 173 785 Grand Circle 431 89 342 Total 1389 262 1127 Upper Circle (N/A) 797 Grand total 2186 I'm telling Clerry Jambo on you Good to see it seems to be heading towards a sell out - looking forward to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendricks Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 http://www.mccraesbattaliontrust.org.uk/mccraes-battalion-centenary-1914-2014/ Still tickets left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son Of Anarchy Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 http://www.mccraesbattaliontrust.org.uk/mccraes-battalion-centenary-1914-2014/ Still tickets left. Im surprised tbh. Really looking forward to it even though I have to go to work after it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendricks Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Me too, just not sure how many people are aware of it so worth trying to bring it to as many people's attention as possible. Would be good if Scott Wilson could maybe make reference to this occasion before the game or at half time tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownkg Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Bump this friday the place to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I'm presuming this will be suitable for children. (nine year old girl) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownkg Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 from what I have seen and heard there will be no problem for your daughter other than coping with the sadness of the story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Thanks brownkg, I was presuming by the fact there is no age restriction or advisories on the tickets that it would be ok. I hope my niece enjoys it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownkg Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Thanks brownkg, I was presuming by the fact there is no age restriction or advisories on the tickets that it would be ok. I hope my niece enjoys it. sorry for the assumption re your neice, looking forward to a great day on Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poseidon Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I have 2 spare tickets if anyone hasn't picked up yet. ?35 for the pair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Tried to do a dot count. I do not want to be added to any dot counters lists!!!!! Tickets only being sold in the Stalls and Grand Circle Capacity Free Sold Stalls 958 173 785 Grand Circle 431 89 342 Total 1389 262 1127 Upper Circle (N/A) 797 Grand total 2186 Just had a wee bash at an update on sales:- Capacity Free Sold Stalls 958 129 829 Grand Circle 431 69 362 Total 1389 198 1191 Upper Circle (N/A) 797 Grand total 2186 So another 60 odd seats sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Already got my tickets, but I have the feeling that this is such a unique event that those that miss it will regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 We've been asked to say that the Upper Circle has been opened due to the demand for tickets. Upper Circle prices are ?10 adult and ?5 concession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son Of Anarchy Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 We've been asked to say that the Upper Circle has been opened due to the demand for tickets. Upper Circle prices are ?10 adult and ?5 concession. Great news. More the merrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjh1874 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Good news, four of us going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadows Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Was in today for another 5 tickets, bttt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Bump this friday the place to be We've been asked to say that the Upper Circle has been opened due to the demand for tickets. Upper Circle prices are ?10 adult and ?5 concession. Had a little looks at how sales going and I am a combination of pleasantly surprised but also intrigued re the HUGE up take in sales. From the Upper Circle not being on sale until yesterday to only 45 tickets left according to the Usher Hall site. Was Upper not put up for public sale as seats were already reserved for patrons / UH seasons ticket holder etc? Anyway, if the UH ticket site is correct, there is going to have around 2000 in attendance. Capacity Free Sold Stalls 958 121 837 Grand Circle 431 68 363 Upper Circle 797 45 752 Total 2186 234 1952 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I think only the front middle of the grand circle has been put on sale - presumably the best seats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalamazoo Jambo Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Wish I could be there. Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macros Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Wish it was being filmed for a DVD as can't make it but would definitely buy a DVD if it was made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkrockcroc Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 This is going to be a real tearjerker, I hope I'm not the only one greetin like a big bairn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son Of Anarchy Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 This is going to be a real tearjerker, I hope I'm not the only one greetin like a big bairn. Forward planning mate. I've been telling the family I have conjunctivitis all week so that's me covered for friday just in case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son Of Anarchy Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Bump. Last chance. Can't wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadows Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Every thing is in place for a fantastic evening,the Actors /musicians ,choir,bands have all been working very hard. It;s going to be great .And,tickets are still available,for some reason un-sold seats in Upper Circle are showing as sold,if you are intending buying a ticket today it might be better to pop into the box office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poultry Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Setting off at 6, meeting up with some very good friends. Looking forward to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalkeith Jambo Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Up town with my daughter having a bite to eat then heading off to this. Really looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubyruby Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 So far so good.Quite emotional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCrae Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 A very good evening.... Well done to everyone that made it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son Of Anarchy Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Wonderful night, very emotional especially when the picture of our fallen relative appeared on the big screen. Fantastic night. Well done all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalkeith Jambo Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 What an amazing night, very emotional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboGraham Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Really enjoyed it....right from the children's choir at the start it had a lovely community feel about it...very fitting!!! Nice to see so many of the Hearts family there including Ann, Robbie and Scott Wilson. Also lovely to see David Southern as well as a fair few over from Dunfermline Athletic. I am sure there were many more but they were the ones I spotted. I really enjoyed the new compositions but for me the real show stopper was Hearts of Glory along with the military band...what a response inside the hall! Well done to everyone behind this tonight...you did us proud!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley_ Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Great to see it. I had a guy near me who spent half the show on his phone and shouted "mon the Hibs" just as Hearts of Glory started. Not sure why he went to it. Anyway, thought it went very well and Hearts of Glory was great as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Great night, well done all involved on producing the show and putting it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Nice to see so many of the Hearts family there including Ann, Robbie and Scott Wilson. Also lovely to see David Southern as well as a fair few over from Dunfermline Athletic. Eric Hogg and Scott Gardiner were with Ann. John Hill was with Robbie and I also saw Baron George of Cumnock and Pilmar Smith in the same area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccarton3 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Super tribute. Tops the children choir with a very poignant song to start, the Somewhere in France' signature song and Hearts of Glory at the finish that built and built to an emotional finale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumelzier Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Fantastic show, well done everyone who was involved in pulling this together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i wish jj was my dad Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 A very special evening. Well done to everyone involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol1874 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Really enjoyed it....right from the children's choir at the start it had a lovely community feel about it...very fitting!!! Nice to see so many of the Hearts family there including Ann, Robbie and Scott Wilson. Also lovely to see David Southern as well as a fair few over from Dunfermline Athletic. I am sure there were many more but they were the ones I spotted. I really enjoyed the new compositions but for me the real show stopper was Hearts of Glory along with the military band...what a response inside the hall! Well done to everyone behind this tonight...you did us proud!!!! Raith Rovers were represented by Chief Executive Eric Drysdale as were Falkirk by Chairman Martin Ritchie.Really enjoyable night with the extract from McRae's address to the crowd, pretty much one hundred years to the day, a highlight for me. I hope to be able to buy a cd of those songs too, Waverley and You (with photos of our beautiful city in the background) and Somewhere in France were particularly deserving of a wider audience. Congratulations to all involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairdin Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Can only echo what others have said. A truly memorable evening. A familiar sad story, beautifully told from a new perspective through some genuinely stunning music. Jack Alexander, take a bow for that writing. The bands and vocalists were excellent. Craig Herbertson, take a bow for stealing the show again at the close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctown Jambo Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Really enjoyed tonight - very dignified and well done show - have to say though how talented is Jack Alexander - wrote the script and the songs - then sang them in a superb voice - looking forward to the CD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.