Dinner timing vs Evening theater performances timing

[SempreMare]

In Jazzbeau's British Isles Explorer blog, he mentioned several good evening performances in the theater. 

 

Anyone know what times the theater performances typically are? 

 

Am wondering if I booked dinners too late and will likely miss all the theater performances.

 

I Google'd for British Isles Explorer newspaper dailies  but did not see any hits.

 

Many thanks.

[Mich3554]

There are frequently 2 shows, the Viking Daily I just looked at had the ABBA show at 7:30 and 9:15.  

[SempreMare]

Anyone happen to know how long a Chefs Table dinner service takes? 

 

I realize it depends....   But total guesses as to the median time would be fine 🤔

Edited July 9, 2022 by SempreMare

[Twitchly]

On the nights you particularly want to see a show, you can eat at any of the non-specialty restaurants (main dining room, World Café, Mamsen’s) at whatever time works for you. No reservations required; just walk in.

 

 

[CDNPolar]

On our most recent cruise, the shows were (if there were two shows) 6:30pm and 9:15pm.  

 

If there was only one show it was always at 9:15pm.  The Star Theatre will open the doors at 8:45pm and some nights if you want a good seat, you should be there between 8:45pm and 9:00pm.

 

We always have dinner (reservation at specialty or walk in at The Restaurant) at 6:30pm and this gets us out by 8:30pm.

 

We just came off a 14 day cruise, and we ate all 5 menus at the Chef's Table and always sat at 6:30pm.  Some nights we were out as early as 8pm but most of the time it was closer to 8:30pm.

 

Hope this helps.

[SempreMare]

Thanks so much @CDNPolar

 

How long do the 630pm

shows typically last?

[Mich3554]

Most shows last about 45 minutes. 

[CDNPolar]

14 hours ago, Mich3554 said:

Most shows last about 45 minutes. 

Correct, with some of the "special" shows running 15+ minutes longer.  The longer shows will be one or two only on a 14 day cruise.  Our dancing under the stars on the pool deck 7 went probably 30 minutes longer....