western australia

performing arts

We've booked tickets..

@JudyEv (382068)

Rockingham, Australia

May 1, 2019 7:27pm CST

… for the Hugh Jackman concert which is coming to Perth, our capital city (Western Australia). The concert isn't until August. Ticket sales haven’t been open long but the seats are selling fast. Seven of us are going and we’ve all been friends for many years. Hugh Jackman waited tables in Perth while attending the Academy of Performing Arts there. He has certainly done well for himself but seems to have remained a very nice person. What is annoying though is the seats were $70 but there was an administration fee of $1. No problems with that but then there is booking fee of $20 EACH. Nowhere can you find this out until you get to the very last screen before paying. I think this is underhanded but I guess we should have expected it. Maybe we just need to go to more concerts. Do you get caught in this way sometimes with unexpected ‘extras’ being added to bills? I don't have a photo of the star so I've chosen a sunset.

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@Tampa_girl7 (54715)

• United States

2 May 19

That seems a bit deceitful.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 19

It seems a very large booking fee. Normally you'd expect a couple of dollars, not $20.

@sol_cee (38669)

• Philippines

2 May 19

Hugh Jackman and his lovely Aussie accent. What kind of concert would that be?

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 19

I think it's a musical show so I guess there will be a lot of singing.

@LadyDuck (502466)

• Italy

2 May 19

It happened to me, this charge seems excessive, they should state the full amount to pay at the first screen. Beautiful photo.

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@LadyDuck (502466)

• Italy

3 May 19

@JudyEv I fully agree with you, this sounds almost like a scam.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 May 19

@LadyDuck It does, doesn't it? I wonder if they have a governing body.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 May 19

It's simply wrong in my eyes. The prices should be laid out somewhere, not just tacked on at the checkout page.

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@RasmaSandra (98005)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

2 May 19

That is a great photo. I have not gone to any concert in ages. That is an awful lot for tickets but I bet you'll enjoy the concert.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 19

We rarely go to these big shows but I would like to see Hugh Jackman.

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@Deepizzaguy (122162)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

2 May 19

I have heard from many people that Hugh Jackman is a God fearing man which makes him a good person to people who have worked with him.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 19

I don't think I've heard any bad press about him.

@andriaperry (118793)

• Anniston, Alabama

2 May 19

Yes I have.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 19

The charge seems excessive to me.

@snowy22315 (208906)

• United States

2 May 19

Sometimes, but that is an awful lot to add. I could see for the whole group of tickets, but per ticket, that is just too much.

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@snowy22315 (208906)

• United States

3 May 19

@JudyEv probab!y not, but you,ok know better next time. I wonder if Hugh knows how much they are charging? He is a nice guy. Maybe he would give you a freebie at his next concert

@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 May 19

It's over the top but I don't think we'll get far by complaining.

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@allknowing (153530)

• India

2 May 19

You are so right. When people do great things they forget to stay nice

but not this guy!! I get those situation when I buy online sometimes.. There will be delivery charges which do not appear in the original cost.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 19

There is an old saying 'It's nice to be important but it's more important to be nice'. He seems to have taken this on board.

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@jobelbojel (36796)

• Philippines

2 May 19

The admin fee and booking fee are way too high. I'd say, enjoy the concert.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 19

I think they're exorbitant too but we'll just have to have twice as much fun to make up for it.

@wolfgirl569 (135744)

• Marion, Ohio

2 May 19

I have canceled stuff because of extra fees.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 19

We have before today too but I would like to see this one.

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@JESSY3236 (22245)

• United States

3 May 19

pretty picture.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 May 19

Thanks. If there is smoke around we kept some beautiful sunsets.

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@JohnRoberts (109841)

• Los Angeles, California

2 May 19

He does concerts? Performs show tunes?

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 19

Yes, as far as I'm aware. It seems there is a lot of music in it. I'll let you know.

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@Ronrybs (21497)

• London, England

2 May 19

I had read that Jackman is said to be one of the nicest people in Hollywood. I hate booking tickets, most of the time it is only online and there are so many add on fees

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 May 19

You're right about the add-on fees. Yes, Jackman does seem to be one of those that can handle fame. There doesn't seem to be a lot that can.

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@amitkokiladitya (171988)

• Agra, India

2 May 19

Enjoy the concert to the fullest

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 May 19

Thank you. We have a few months to wait first.

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@amitkokiladitya (171988)

• Agra, India

2 May 19

@JudyEv yes...I understand. I hate this waiting period

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