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Post by theatreian on Dec 7, 2017 15:27:23 GMT
There is a performance from Nativity the musical on todays Blue Peter on cbbc. I don't normally watch it but saw it on Daniel Boys twitter!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2017 11:29:03 GMT
I've noticed now on the Milton Keynes theatre website that they are hosting one of their usual "[Insert name of show here] Afternoon Teas" for Nativity the Musical, mid-November. It's a shame though as I've only recently booked for Coventry.
- MK is my local theatre, so I would have definitely booked there first. - I'm an ATG card member, so discounts may have been missed. - Mid-November is slightly more festive than October half-term.
On the other hand though:
- Coventry is where the film was made, so there's sure to be a good atmosphere. - I've never been before so it's another one to tick off the list.
Pros and cons then. But yeah, in short: it's coming to Milton Keynes, I assume.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2017 22:51:29 GMT
- Coventry is where the film was made, so there's sure to be a good atmosphere. - I've never been before so it's another one to tick off the list. There was a great atmosphere when it opened in Birmingham, so I imagine it will be better in Coventry. And the Belgrade is a great intimate theatre (whilst this is a big-ish musical, it should be able to fit in without down-scaling so much) so I'm sure it will be a great place to see it!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2017 9:43:50 GMT
Well I hope people go there of their own accord and aren't sent there. That wouldn't be fun.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2017 9:49:23 GMT
Quite early for Christmas to do the Coventry run. I sense it could well tour a couple venues in Nofember, before coming into London for a December season?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2017 11:03:29 GMT
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Post by fiyero on Dec 13, 2017 12:24:38 GMT
Seems bold as none of the performances in the 5 day run have sold out (even though they say they have in the article, Saturday Matinee is single seats only though so close enough for a family show I guess).
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Post by alece10 on Dec 13, 2017 15:38:29 GMT
Anyone seen any discounts for this show at Hammersmith this week? I am looking to go on Friday and masses of seats showing so would love a discount if any around.
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Post by daniel on Dec 13, 2017 15:41:37 GMT
Anyone seen any discounts for this show at Hammersmith this week? I am looking to go on Friday and masses of seats showing so would love a discount if any around. TodayTix have some discount, but nothing amazing.
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Post by alece10 on Dec 15, 2017 10:30:28 GMT
Just got stalls seat tonight for £29 (incl fee) from Today Tix which is £30 discount. More than happy with that for the chance to see Mr Boys and Mr Lipkin together on the stage.
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Post by Mark on Dec 15, 2017 12:41:27 GMT
It’s SO good!
Really got me in the festive spirit
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Post by tcodd1 on Dec 15, 2017 12:44:44 GMT
It’s SO good! Really got me in the festive spirit Agreed! Saw it last night and was amazed! Left the theatre feeling so festive and cheerful. The cast were fantastic- a great family show! Simon Lipkin was hilarious as Mr. Poppy! Seeing Dick Whittington on Sunday...it has a lot to live up to!! 🎄
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Post by alece10 on Dec 16, 2017 10:25:10 GMT
I absolutely loved this. The Hammersmith Odeon is a monster of a place but there was a great atmosphere, hundreds of kids who were really well behaved and dads being forced to wear their Christmas sweaters looking very uncomfortable. The kids seemed to know all the songs from the Nativity section at the end and were singing along. I don't know why but I wasn't expecting such high production values. Staging and lighting were brilliant and it felt like a west end show rather than touring production. The kids in the show were excellent and seemed to be having a lot of fun. Louis Walsh had a cameo role as the Hollywood producer. He was rubbish but the audience absolutely loved him and he got a huge ovation. Adult cast excellent as well but the stars of the show were Daniel Boys and Simon Lipkin. Daniel was perfect as the teacher and Simon was hilarious as Mr Poppy. He is so made for comedy. Lots of very funny jokes some aimed at the kids and some aimed at the adults. Plus the cutest dog who got lots of ahhhs. Absolutely brilliant evening.
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Post by fiyero on Dec 16, 2017 16:58:25 GMT
I saw this last night and loved it. My first time at the venue and it seems too big but my view from right near the back was great, a bit annoyed with the box office insisting on seeing ID when the confirmation said that I only needed the confirmation (I'm going to be ready for Hamilton next week!). The show had very high standards for a tour and deserves more than the 5 day run it got (though I would chose a more traditional central theatre than the return engagement here). I loved Simon Lipkin (my main reason for booking) and Daniel Boys as well as the kids. The other adults didn't have too much to do really, I really didn't see the need for the stunt casting of the Hollywood Producer, Did his name really sell enough extra tickets to cover his fee? The audience around me all loved it, some even saying it was the best thing they have ever seen so it has definitely worked well. I would see it again but would want to sit a lot closer (though am not sure I would want to pay the price those seats command)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2017 19:53:53 GMT
Just got out from seeing this and I enjoyed it, it was very fun and just a nice show getting me even more chrsitamssy. Really liked Simon Lipkin and Daniel Boys and the whole cast were great with great energy, except maybe Louis Walsh who was very cringey. Overall just very fun and can't really add anything else to what other people have said. One thing that did annoy me a bid is that they ran out of programmed and they said they were on the website but I can't find them, can anyone help?
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Post by Rozzi Rainbow on Jan 7, 2018 20:48:53 GMT
I finally got round to seeing this in Leeds yesterday and absolutely loved it. It's a shame I left it till the last day to go, as I would happily go again. It's such a feel good show and was engaging right from the start. I haven't seen any of the films so didn't really know what to expect other than a school putting on a nativity, but that didn't matter and it was very easy to follow. I think Simon was the perfect choice for Mr Poppy, and I loved all the different 90s references on his t-shirts. I thought there was a good balance of silliness with more serious bits (I generally don't like panto as it often gets too silly) and the kids' letters to Santa song was quite moving. I loved how we could all join in and help out with the power cut, looking behind me at everyone waving their phone lights made me feel like I was at a pop concert. I also loved the references to Joseph and Superstar, and one scene had a very Wicked vibe. A great start to my 2018 theatre-going!
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Post by alece10 on Jan 7, 2018 21:02:16 GMT
I finally got round to seeing this in Leeds yesterday and absolutely loved it. It's a shame I left it till the last day to go, as I would happily go again. It's such a feel good show and was engaging right from the start. I haven't seen any of the films so didn't really know what to expect other than a school putting on a nativity, but that didn't matter and it was very easy to follow. I think Simon was the perfect choice for Mr Poppy, and I loved all the different 90s references on his t-shirts. I thought there was a good balance of silliness with more serious bits (I generally don't like panto as it often gets too silly) and the kids' letters to Santa song was quite moving. I loved how we could all join in and help out with the power cut, looking behind me at everyone waving their phone lights made me feel like I was at a pop concert. I also loved the references to Joseph and Superstar, and one scene had a very Wicked vibe. A great start to my 2018 theatre-going! I forgot about the phone thing. I didn't join in as I couldn't figure how to work the light on mine but when I looked back at everyone behind me it looked impressive as the mobile phone hadn't been invented the last time I went to a pop concert.
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Post by daniel on Feb 1, 2018 18:58:52 GMT
Cast recording now available.
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Post by fiyero on Feb 1, 2018 21:36:51 GMT
Cast recording now available. Thank you, now downloading so I can listen tomorrow. I was starting to worry they'd wait until before then next tour to release it
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Post by alece10 on Feb 2, 2018 7:05:44 GMT
Thanks for that. Weekend sorted out now.
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Post by martello736 on Sept 7, 2018 10:29:12 GMT
Nativity will be running again this Autumn/Winter, touring from October through to December, beginning in Coventry, and then stopping at Liverpool, Glasgow, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Edinburgh and Stoke before finishing at the Hammersmith Apollo over Christmas. The person playing the Hollywood Producer seems to vary from venue to venue, with some venues still as yet unannounced, but it's going to be Jake Wood in Oxford, Adam Thomas in Stoke & Liverpool and Charlie Brooks in Nottingham. Across all venues Simon Lipkin stars as Mr Poppy, Scott Garnham as Mr Maddens and Ashleigh Gray as Jennifer Lore. The website for this is www.nativitythemusical.com.
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Post by alece10 on Sept 7, 2018 11:33:44 GMT
Slightly disappointed as was hoping Daniel Boys would reprise his role but glad Simon Lipkin is back again.
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Post by martello736 on Sept 7, 2018 14:01:43 GMT
Nativity will be running again this Autumn/Winter, touring from October through to December, beginning in Coventry, and then stopping at Liverpool, Glasgow, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Edinburgh and Stoke before finishing at the Hammersmith Apollo over Christmas. Just realised the tour dates were old news, but the casting is new and came out today!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2018 19:24:42 GMT
I've decided that I'm going to see this in Edinburgh, because I really really want to see Ashleigh Gray, and I'm sure it'll be a lot of fun to watch.
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Post by Michael on Sept 8, 2018 15:44:17 GMT
No idea what this show is about, but I just booked a ticket for the Hammersmith Apollo solely because of Ashleigh Gray
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Post by Mark on Sept 8, 2018 16:15:38 GMT
No idea what this show is about, but I just booked a ticket for the Hammersmith Apollo solely because of Ashleigh Gray The name of it kinda gives it away 😂.. it’s great fun!
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Post by stuart on Sept 12, 2018 14:22:56 GMT
Jane McCarry (Isa from Still Game) to play the Hollywood Producer in Glasgow
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2018 15:12:44 GMT
Danny Dyer and Jo Brand confirmed to be joining the cast in London, taking the roles of the Hollywood Producer and the Critic respectively.
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Post by fiyero on Sept 14, 2018 19:54:14 GMT
Danny Dyer and Jo Brand confirmed to be joining the cast in London, taking the roles of the Hollywood Producer and the Critic respectively. Hmmm. I loved the show last year and decided to see it again this year before this announcement. Will be interesting!
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Post by sirdaniel on Sept 21, 2018 17:52:57 GMT
Just confirmed that Dani Dyer is starring in this in London too.
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