Big HOO HAA - getting too big?
Sun, 27 June 2004, 10:42 pmcrgwllms6 posts in thread
Big HOO HAA - getting too big?
Sun, 27 June 2004, 10:42 pmWe had another terrific special on Friday night, our second birthday anniversary. Twice as many teams, two musicians, two 'swing' players....a lot of toy donations given to the Smith Family Xmas Charity Appeal, and a brilliant night had by all.
Well, almost all. Unfortunately, once again, we were crowded to over-capacity, and had to turn people away at the door. Even the lucky last few to get in were unable to find chairs, and we were selling space on the floor. (A prominent perth director who shall remain nameless was cunning enough to steal the chairs from the Hoo-Haa players, making them sit on the floor...). There was also an unfortunate misunderstanding with some people who believed they'd booked and reserved a table...we apologise that it got mucked up, and we're looking at implementing a better method so it won't happen again.
It's probably time that we started looking for a bigger venue to host our 'specials'. Nobody likes turning people away, especially when we were virtually full more than half an hour before we were due to start.
Speaking of specials....it was announced that the next Big Hoo Haa special will be a 24-HOUR Hoo-Haa in September, based upon the History of the World..!! Watch out for more information as we get closer to the date!
And of course, no Hoo-Haa this Friday (First Friday of the Month Standup Comedy night instead), but we resume our normal crazy shows on the 9th July.
Cheers,
Craig
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Well, almost all. Unfortunately, once again, we were crowded to over-capacity, and had to turn people away at the door. Even the lucky last few to get in were unable to find chairs, and we were selling space on the floor. (A prominent perth director who shall remain nameless was cunning enough to steal the chairs from the Hoo-Haa players, making them sit on the floor...). There was also an unfortunate misunderstanding with some people who believed they'd booked and reserved a table...we apologise that it got mucked up, and we're looking at implementing a better method so it won't happen again.
It's probably time that we started looking for a bigger venue to host our 'specials'. Nobody likes turning people away, especially when we were virtually full more than half an hour before we were due to start.
Speaking of specials....it was announced that the next Big Hoo Haa special will be a 24-HOUR Hoo-Haa in September, based upon the History of the World..!! Watch out for more information as we get closer to the date!
And of course, no Hoo-Haa this Friday (First Friday of the Month Standup Comedy night instead), but we resume our normal crazy shows on the 9th July.
Cheers,
Craig
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Big HOO HAA - Pub rules
Thu, 15 July 2004, 07:19 pmSince posting the above, I've heard a counter- (or over-the-counter?) argument.
The Freo Hotel is a pub, and not a theatre venue. The building is licensed to hold about 500 people. Similar situations as the Hoo-Haa happen in other pubs where popular bands or comics play: punters come in to drink and play pool, and if they want to see the band in the next room they may pay a cover charge. If everybody happens to be in where the band is, there's a good chance it'll be crowded and hard to see; and with no fixed or reserved seating, there actually aren't any rules as to whether or not you get a seat...sound familiar?
That's partly why ticket prices are so low for our two hour show...the admission price doesn't necessarily include somewhere to sit. We bring extra chairs in from other rooms and the courtyard outside, but obviously we can't meet the demand.
Having said that, we'll still be considering better options to keep people happy at our big event shows...like at least making it clearer that the seating is limited before you buy your ticket.
See you this Friday!
Cheers,
Craig
The Freo Hotel is a pub, and not a theatre venue. The building is licensed to hold about 500 people. Similar situations as the Hoo-Haa happen in other pubs where popular bands or comics play: punters come in to drink and play pool, and if they want to see the band in the next room they may pay a cover charge. If everybody happens to be in where the band is, there's a good chance it'll be crowded and hard to see; and with no fixed or reserved seating, there actually aren't any rules as to whether or not you get a seat...sound familiar?
That's partly why ticket prices are so low for our two hour show...the admission price doesn't necessarily include somewhere to sit. We bring extra chairs in from other rooms and the courtyard outside, but obviously we can't meet the demand.
Having said that, we'll still be considering better options to keep people happy at our big event shows...like at least making it clearer that the seating is limited before you buy your ticket.
See you this Friday!
Cheers,
Craig