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Just been looking at their website which is not very good..help! what is the dress code? best seats? best ways to book, as unable to do it online - can you book over the phone and collect the tickets on the night at the box office? Ta
MK the Most Interlectual Member # 8356
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Dress Code: Black Tie/ Formal. Men *really* have to wear ties, at least back in the times when I used to go there. Maybe CAT knows more about its recent situation.
Best seats I don't know what you mean! Just like other theaters I guess!
You can call and try to book, I can't remember if it would work like this. I just went there and always found seats.
oldbag Member # 9889
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quote:Originally posted by satanmademedoit: Just been looking at their website which is not very good..help! what is the dress code? best seats? best ways to book, as unable to do it online - can you book over the phone and collect the tickets on the night at the box office? Ta
Re dress, depends what you are going to see. If it is an actual opera, definately black tie. However, I went to see one of the National Music of Egypt concerts there in November and wore my usual baggy trousers and blouse gear (as I didn't bring anything else to Cairo with me!) without any problem. Also, I have seen people going there to jazz concerts and the like (I was trying and failing to get a ticket) also in 'ordinary' clothes.
re seats, my seat in November was about 4 rows from the front and cost 100LE. (I only paid this because I didn't understand what the guy in the box office was saying to me and didn't realise til later! cheaper seats were available and I think any seat in there has a good view)
PS - I went on my own and no problem! During the interval there was a little stall selling tea and snacks. Programmes were FREE! (Usually cost £4-£5 in the UK).