November 11th, 2011
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The Official Doctor Who Convention Cardiff 2012
The OFFICIAL Doctor Who Convention is finally here!
From www.dwconvention.com. You can also keep up to date via their twitter page.
The Official Doctor Who Convention is the ultimate event for Doctor Who enthusiasts. With unparalleled access to the cast and crew, this event offers fans a one-off chance to immerse themselves behind the scenes of the world’s longest running sci-fi show.
No other Doctor Who event gets you closer. Delve, as never before, into the creative minds behind the hit TV show, with unique opportunities to witness experts demonstrate how the special effects and prosthetics have created some of the iconic scenes and characters. Interactive panel discussions with cast and crew, photo and autograph sessions and a show case of official costumes and props, will give every true fan the chance to celebrate and share their passion for all things Doctor Who.
Already confirmed are Matt Smith and Steven Moffat, with more special guests to be announced in the coming weeks!
Your ticket includes:
Interactive Q&A panel discussions with the cast and crew
Prosthetics & special effects demonstrations
Official props and costumes displays
Official merchandise & collectables
The Official Doctor Who Convention is a one day Convention, whereby the programme of events are the same for Saturday and Sunday. Visitors are therefore encouraged to choose which day they would like to attend.
Autograph and photo opportunities with the main cast members will be available as an upgrade option on a first come first served basis.
Tickets are strictly limited to this brand new event and include unique Official Doctor Who Convention 2012 merchandise – check out the TICKET INFO page for details and to book your tickets today.
The Time Lord awaits!
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leigh comaskey
January 16th, 2012 - 9:54pmMy son has attention defecit hyperactivity disorder, autism & profound learning difficulties he is 17 & he loves dr who & everything about it especially when he can say the aliens names & we look confused. We are more than happy to take him it’s an experience he’ll always remember
The Doctor
January 15th, 2012 - 8:42pmCrazy price my 7 year son is crazy about Dr Who & Matt Smith and Cardiff not a ideal place to travel surely a more central place would have been more suitable
English Rose
January 10th, 2012 - 9:44pmI have no idea why you are complaining about the cost to families. My kids love Doctor Who nearly as much as me and they would be bored silly at this. Talks and prosthetic demonstrations? Snore.
Give me the unoffical conventions anyday that are warming up to a younger audience. Treasure hunts… monster hide and seek… making chocolate Daleks from liquorice and a Mini Roll. Half the price, twice the length and A LOT more suitable.
beheadedproductions
January 9th, 2012 - 8:31pmI would be more likely to get one of willy wonka’s golden tickets!
beheadedproductions
January 9th, 2012 - 8:27pmI am an avid 12 year old doctor who fanatic and was desperate to attend the convention.But having just seen the price it would cost me 5 months pocket money to go and my mum says that I would have to go alone as there is no way she could afford a ticket.Thanks for disappointing a child on his birthday BBC. I hope you are pleased with yourselves.
Isaac Bailey
January 9th, 2012 - 4:11pmWhy don’t you search around as I am off to a convention in Sheffield – Where Colin Bakers going – costs £40. I know its not Matt Smith but you get 2 free autographs at this convention. And there is a discount price of £25 for children.
toz
January 8th, 2012 - 10:47pmYeah,a hundred quid entry fee is a pretty disgusting display of greed .Was glad to have some event in cardiff, but this prices all but the wealthiest families with kids out of it completely .I’d expect a ride in the tardis to a time of my choice for that at the very least.
Isaac Bailey
January 6th, 2012 - 10:04pm£99 is awful lot of money for a convention which is a shame. When I was considering going I only found out that Matt Smith was off and fully booked for sessions. So instead i am off to see Colin Baker in Sheffield at £40.
jonny davies
January 6th, 2012 - 9:46pmUnrealistic price, very unfair to expect families to pay this much. I thought Dr Who live was expensive, but at least it was worth it. This on the other hand is explotive. Not happy, and by the way the Christmas Special wasnt so special….
snowydog
December 31st, 2011 - 3:59pmLots of marketing aimed at children, toys, annuals etc at this time of year, convention even mentioned in the Dr Who comic! I don’t think it’s fair to promote this to children when the price is clearly out of the reach of most families.
mother of DW biggest fan
December 20th, 2011 - 9:25pmMy son is begging me to take him to the DW con, we took him to the exhibition in London in october which cost a small fortune as we stayed in london for a couple of days, now it would cost well over £500 if all 4 of us went.But unfortunately kids don’t understand that money doesn’t grow on trees, he also thinks that if he goes he will definately be able to meet Matt Smith, better buy in a big box of tissues to wipe all the tears when I have to say sorry we can’t go.
booboo
December 4th, 2011 - 6:19pmthe description is the official press release by BBC worldwide, nothing to do with us
DWFAN#1
December 4th, 2011 - 5:33pmNo offence DW site, but the description makes it sound like a absolute bargain!
DWFAN#1
December 4th, 2011 - 5:32pmReally? That many people?
DWFAN#1
December 4th, 2011 - 5:31pmIts not even like a holiday or anything! Not that you’d be able to afford one after that! They’re gonna make loadsa money, coz little kids who are fans of DW are gonna beg there parents to get tickets, which will probably end in another one of Britians -what do you call it- um, where there money goes down??!
DWFAN#1
December 4th, 2011 - 5:28pmSeriously? £416.20? That is a total rip-off! But the whole idea of it i find a bit odd anyway, paying (lots of) money to SEE SOMEBODY? Thats like… selling themselves to Doctor Who! They’re normal people, yet you have to pay to see them!
cmaca82
November 23rd, 2011 - 10:53pmJust so u know it says on the booking page one photo OR autograph per day pass. Disgusting paying that much money and can’t have both!!!!
cmaca82
November 23rd, 2011 - 10:52pmSorry but this is disgusting. I was trying to arrange to take the family on the Sunday as my step daughter would absolutely love go. At 13 she can’t go alone and can’t take one without the other. Unfortunately due to the cost of the tickets we now can’t go and I have a very upset 13 year old and 43 year old. £416.20 plus travelling etc. Think the bbc are just being greedy now. If it wasn’t for the fans spending hundreds upon thousands on dvds, posters, toys and other memorabilia the show would be nothing. Would have been nice if the bbc and production had of thought about that before setting ridiculous prices!!!!
Heather
November 22nd, 2011 - 4:02pmGod God – I attend four-day conventions that cost half the price of this! I met Stephen in a pub in London with my friend in a wheelchair and sat talking to him for half an hour (he even came outside to us because I couldn’t get the wheelchair through because of the crowds, and it cost me a pint. I saw Matt at the Proms – that cost me a fiver. And for a £12.50 ticket to see Hamlet, I got to speak to David Tennant and Patrick Stewart. One pound off a ton plus half again for a meet and photo? You must be joking!
y
November 21st, 2011 - 4:10pmwill there be another one in 2013 with matt smith there?
Trevor Campbell
November 14th, 2011 - 4:54pmJust got my tickets! Flying in from Florida! I can’t wait.
DOCTORWHOSBIGGESTFAN
November 14th, 2011 - 4:12pmI’m going! I just got my tickets and i’m also going to get a photo with matt smith and get his autograph. I am so excited. but its a long way away.
PS. I’ve heard that if she is asked, freema agyeman will be in the 50th anniversary of dr who!
booboo
November 14th, 2011 - 9:18amthere are obviously plenty of people prepared to pay as the website has crashed with all those rushing to book tickets
Damaris
November 14th, 2011 - 9:12amI think Justininferno meant rip-off as in it’s overpriced and not worth the money, as opposed to a knock-off version of something.
howmuch??
November 13th, 2011 - 11:00amI’m with many many people on this.When I saw this advertised,got very excited and then the cost….
Shock and disbelief turned to anger and disgust. How can the £99 cost be justified – especially for families?
Very disappointed in the BBC and the Who production team for supporting this event at such an ridiculous cost.
In short, two words…FORGET IT!!!
Jemma Bell
November 13th, 2011 - 12:15amOverpriced is an understatement! I can’t justify paying that amount just for entry! I am actually disgusted by the amount that is expected for people to pay out, add everything up and it’s a small fortune. compared to the conventions I attend each year this is the most ridiculously overpriced con I have come across.
The fact it’s not a family con (and advised that it is not child friendly) is poor form! I mean Doctor Who is and has always been a family show!!, clearly this convention is being aimed at the rich upper class fan’s…not your everyday fan like myself. This is utter greed on the BBC’s part.
I will be giving this a miss and I will stick to my unofficial conventions. Word of advise to the BBC look into how much regular, well known and popular conventions are supposed to cost. I’m sure showmasters, tenth planet events and starfury etc can give you some tips.
DOCTORWHOSBIGGESTFAN
November 11th, 2011 - 9:08pmI’m so going. I don’t care about money. I’ve always wanted to meet Matt Smith and definately Steven Moffat. I am going on the convention website straight away at 9am when the tickets are on sale. Really hope I am one of those lucky enough to meet the people.
Anonymous
November 11th, 2011 - 9:00pmA rip off of what?
Justininferno
November 11th, 2011 - 5:47pmThis is an almighty rip off and Im sure many many fans wont go. Absolute disgrace. Its also obviously a try out for 2013.
I wont go on principle
Dark Side of the Moon
November 11th, 2011 - 12:37pmWow £99! and an extra £50 if you want to see Matt Smith and Steven Moffat. I hope the TV licence comes down in price next year after all the money the BBC will make out of this 🙂