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Post by Jon on Jan 31, 2023 12:44:38 GMT
With the closure of Only Fools and Horses at the Haymarket, I thought it would be good to create a single thread that can be used to speculate what shows might be going to different theatres.
In regards to the Haymarket, I would guess a play will do a summer run from May to August followed by either Hamnet or Tammy Faye in the Autumn.
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Post by Mark on Jan 31, 2023 17:31:17 GMT
Guessing it could be Hedwig or Time Travellers Wife.
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Jan 31, 2023 17:55:51 GMT
Oh what a good thread, don't have anything to add to the next show on at the Haymarket though
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Post by Rory on Jan 31, 2023 18:42:19 GMT
I still live in hope that Bath's Into the Woods will go to the Haymarket although I know I should just let go....!
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Post by londontg on Feb 1, 2023 11:12:35 GMT
I've heard whispers about The Band's Visit transfer to The Ambassadors Theatre- maybe late summer/autumn of this year? I really hope it comes back since I missed out last year.
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Post by nottobe on Feb 1, 2023 17:22:54 GMT
Brian Cox in Long Day's Journey is yet to be attached to a venue. Maybe the Haymarket although hopefully it will go to a better theatre.
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Post by Mark on Feb 4, 2023 23:37:59 GMT
@sohoplace, Haymarket and Phoenix free from end of April
Apollo, Gielgud and Garrick free from end of May
Ambassadors free from end of June
Gap at Criterion currently mid April to end of August if Unfriend does not extend.
Obviously I’m sure most of these have shows pencilled in, and there’s plenty of rumours, but that’s 8 West End houses without shows currently on sale for the peak summer period.
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Post by Rory on Feb 4, 2023 23:45:30 GMT
@sohoplace, Haymarket and Phoenix free from end of April Apollo, Gielgud and Garrick free from end of May Ambassadors free from end of June Gap at Criterion currently mid April to end of August if Unfriend does not extend. Obviously I’m sure most of these have shows pencilled in, and there’s plenty of rumours, but that’s 8 West End houses without shows currently on sale for the peak summer period. Definitely would have expected more announcements by now. I hope we don't go back to the dark summer periods we had in the late noughties. |
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Post by Jon on Feb 5, 2023 1:54:20 GMT
@sohoplace, Haymarket and Phoenix free from end of April Apollo, Gielgud and Garrick free from end of May Ambassadors free from end of June Gap at Criterion currently mid April to end of August if Unfriend does not extend. Obviously I’m sure most of these have shows pencilled in, and there’s plenty of rumours, but that’s 8 West End houses without shows currently on sale for the peak summer period. Definitely would have expected more announcements by now. I hope we don't go back to the dark summer periods we had in the late noughties. We're only in early February so I expect we'll see theatres filled up in the next couple of months. |
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Post by Rory on Feb 8, 2023 23:51:50 GMT
@sohoplace, Haymarket and Phoenix free from end of April Apollo, Gielgud and Garrick free from end of May Ambassadors free from end of June Gap at Criterion currently mid April to end of August if Unfriend does not extend. Obviously I’m sure most of these have shows pencilled in, and there’s plenty of rumours, but that’s 8 West End houses without shows currently on sale for the peak summer period. 8 theatres and not a hint of a rumour with the end of April only round the corner! Does anyone have any breadcrumbs they could drop us? Even The Times the other week was saying this was the place for insider info, let's live up to it! |
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Post by Mark on Feb 9, 2023 0:32:08 GMT
Oh there's plenty rumours/speculation no?
Long Days Journey into Night
The Piano Lesson
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Stranger Things Play
Tammy Faye transfer
Old Friends (already confirmed I guess but venue unannounced)
Hadestown
And that's just the ones which have been mentioned on here already.
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Post by Jon on Feb 9, 2023 11:24:33 GMT
Again, we're only in February. I do think we need to stop worrying.
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Feb 9, 2023 12:42:36 GMT
Think it was more a rumours and tittle tattle thread Jon
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Post by Rory on Feb 9, 2023 12:47:07 GMT
Think it was more a rumours and tittle tattle thread Jon Absolutely! Not worrying about it in the least, just want a few fun rumours for us all to play around with! |
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Feb 9, 2023 16:00:14 GMT
Think it was more a rumours and tittle tattle thread Jon Absolutely! Not worrying about it in the least, just want a few fun rumours for us all to play around with! Just noticed Jon started the thread. Your rules I guess then Jon |
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Post by TallPaul on Feb 10, 2023 11:54:56 GMT
After last night's reception, Standing at the Sky's Edge will clearly be crossing the river and heading to the glittering West End. I'm being serious...for once.
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Post by Rory on Feb 10, 2023 12:14:38 GMT
After last night's reception, Standing at the Sky's Edge will clearly be crossing the river and heading to the glittering West End. I'm being serious...for once. 🤞🤞🤞 I hope it does either extend or transfer as the Olivier run is so short. I can see this doing really well. |
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Post by Jon on Feb 10, 2023 13:38:13 GMT
After last night's reception, Standing at the Sky's Edge will clearly be crossing the river and heading to the glittering West End. I'm being serious...for once. A transfer is unlikely IMO only because it would need to be restaged and a lot of the bigger theatres that could hold it aren't available. |
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Post by barrowside on Feb 10, 2023 15:03:18 GMT
Could Dancing at Lughnasa get a West End season after the Olivier? The original production ran for nearly two years between the Phoenix and the Garrick.
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Post by Jon on Feb 10, 2023 15:07:56 GMT
Could Dancing at Lughnasa get a West End season after the Olivier? The original production ran for nearly two years between the Phoenix and the Garrick. Unless it's a sell out, probably not. The Old Vic production didn't transfer so I don't think the NT production will. |
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Post by barrowside on Feb 10, 2023 17:52:46 GMT
Was the Old Vic production good? I loved the original Abbey one.
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 12, 2023 13:03:32 GMT
The only place that could hold Skys Edge at the moment is the Gillian Lynne and that's booked until early next year with Crazy For You
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Post by Jon on Feb 13, 2023 16:28:42 GMT
The Gielgud has a decent gap between Mockingbird closing and Old Friends opening, maybe The Piano Lesson will go there for a summer run or Long Day's Journey into Night?
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Post by lolli on Feb 13, 2023 19:16:08 GMT
Standing at Skys Edge for Phoenix? A Strange Loop for Apollo?
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Post by Jon on Feb 13, 2023 20:00:02 GMT
Standing at Skys Edge for Phoenix? A Strange Loop for Apollo? Standing at the Sky's Edge would not fit into the Phoenix. |
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Post by schuttep on Feb 14, 2023 11:14:31 GMT
I believe Old Friends has been announced for the Gielgud.
I agree the WE has become stale and I welcome the closures to inject new life into our theatre-going experiences.
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Post by Matt on Feb 14, 2023 11:18:52 GMT
Derren Brown has a new show (that he’s not in) going into the criterion in sept 2023, no announcement on how long the run is though.
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Post by shownut on Feb 14, 2023 12:55:05 GMT
The only place that could hold Skys Edge at the moment is the Gillian Lynne and that's booked until early next year with Crazy For You I can't imagine this will transfer given the size/costs and lack of larger houses. My bet is that if it sells well, The National will likely do what they did with FOLLIES and bring it back in the next season. |
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 14, 2023 13:00:10 GMT
You're likely right on Sky's Edge being an Olivier returner next year
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Post by partytentdown on Feb 14, 2023 13:03:00 GMT
I spotted this job ad earlier... any ideas what it might be?
[Production company] are seeking a marketing manager to work in-house on a brand new co-production currently in development. It will premiere initially in a regional theatre but already has a confirmed West End transfer in the autumn of 2023. The show – yet to be publicly announced – is the new offering from a Theatre & TV house-hold name and their long-standing creative collaborators.
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