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Post by Figaro on Dec 31, 2023 19:19:31 GMT
I thought it might be fun to start a thread about the rumours we have heard for 2024!
I would start, but I've got nothing!
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Post by oxfordsimon on Dec 31, 2023 19:24:15 GMT
Well we know that Emma Rice has a big project with the RSC (as discussed on another thread)
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Post by Mark on Dec 31, 2023 19:29:39 GMT
Kiss Me, Kate (Barbican)
Parade
Oliver (Chichester)
Brigadoon (Open Air)
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Post by Dave B on Dec 31, 2023 20:38:56 GMT
Rumours picked up from here and/or shows with bare bones announcements include.
The Lightening Thief
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
The Cher Show
Fisherman's Friends
Shucked - WE Cameron Mackintosh venue
Oliver! - Chichester/ West End Noel Coward? Groundhog Day - Savoy May
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - WE Transfer
Trainspotting The Musical - WE Feb
Starry (Van Gogh) - WE
Assassins = Chichester transfer
Titanique - WE
Newsies - WE Transfer
Parade - WE
Paranormal Activity - WE
Some Like It Hot - WE
Burlesque
The Hunger Games - WE
La Cage Aux Folles - Regent's Park 2023 WE transfer?
Kiss Me Kate - Barbican
The Enormous Crocodile Regent's - Park Open Air Theatre
Fiddler On The Roof Regent's - Park Open Air Theatre
What’s New Pussycat? - Transfer
Groundhog Day going to the Savoy seems very dead, Benjamin Button hasn't been mentioned in a while. Tammy Faye has gone to broadway instead.
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Post by nottobe on Dec 31, 2023 22:12:48 GMT
Not rumoured but there are still a few shows that were announced but Covid got in the way. The Watsons and Oedipus are top of my list. Also Stephen Manghan has said he is doing a show in London next year amen also heard Kadiff Kirwin leading an unannounced production at NT.
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Post by catcat100 on Jan 1, 2024 0:57:29 GMT
What about closures? Well all these new shows have to go somewhere.
From just a quick look at how tickets are selling, wouldn't be surprised if we lose BTTF, Mrs Doubtfire and Guys and Dolls.
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Post by zahidf on Jan 1, 2024 10:56:42 GMT
What about closures? Well all these new shows have to go somewhere. From just a quick look at how tickets are selling, wouldn't be surprised if we lose BTTF, Mrs Doubtfire and Guys and Dolls. Guys and Dolls only just extended so I'd be surprised if they closed early. |
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Post by Jon on Jan 1, 2024 13:17:11 GMT
Guys and Dolls wouldn't be replaced by any rumoured shows anyway, the Bridge would go back to plays.
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Post by AddisonMizner on Jan 1, 2024 16:04:22 GMT
Isn’t the Josh Groban production of SWEENEY TODD rumoured to be transferring to the West End? Also, the Jamie Lloyd production of A DOLL’S HOUSE coming over from Broadway?
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Post by Jon on Jan 1, 2024 16:09:05 GMT
I can't imagine Sweeney Todd coming over, it needs a decent sized theatre and there's not any available at the moment.
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Jan 1, 2024 21:09:47 GMT
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Post by Mark on Jan 1, 2024 23:16:35 GMT
Excellent detective work! |
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Post by happysooz2 on Jan 2, 2024 18:00:21 GMT
Has there been anymore info about Taboo in Manchester?
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Post by AddisonMizner on Jan 3, 2024 18:06:48 GMT
Thinking about this, was SINATRA not planning a West End stint? Is this still happening? I know it wasn’t well regarded here, but I love the music, so would like to see it.
I also know that Jeanine Tesori wants to bring KIMBERLY AKIMBO over. Could we see that in 2024?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 3, 2024 22:45:10 GMT
Rumours picked up from here and/or shows with bare bones announcements include.
The Lightening Thief
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
The Cher Show
Fisherman's Friends
Shucked - WE Cameron Mackintosh venue
Oliver! - Chichester/ West End Noel Coward? Groundhog Day - Savoy May
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - WE Transfer
Trainspotting The Musical - WE Feb
Starry (Van Gogh) - WE
Assassins = Chichester transfer
Titanique - WE
Newsies - WE Transfer
Parade - WE
Paranormal Activity - WE
Some Like It Hot - WE
Burlesque
The Hunger Games - WE
La Cage Aux Folles - Regent's Park 2023 WE transfer?
Kiss Me Kate - Barbican
The Enormous Crocodile Regent's - Park Open Air Theatre
Fiddler On The Roof Regent's - Park Open Air Theatre
What’s New Pussycat? - Transfer
Groundhog Day going to the Savoy seems very dead, Benjamin Button hasn't been mentioned in a while. Tammy Faye has gone to broadway instead.
Erm Groundhog Day at the savoy ain’t happening. Mean Girls is going in there in case you missed that announcement |
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Post by Matt on Jan 5, 2024 23:40:45 GMT
What about closures? Well all these new shows have to go somewhere. From just a quick look at how tickets are selling, wouldn't be surprised if we lose BTTF, Mrs Doubtfire and Guys and Dolls. Ms Doubtfire extended today until 2025. |
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Post by Dave B on Jan 6, 2024 8:48:20 GMT
Erm Groundhog Day at the savoy ain’t happening. Mean Girls is going in there in case you missed that announcement Yeah, I had not updated the date. Is the WE transfer totally dead post Sydney? Do I delete it from the list? |
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Post by richey on Jan 6, 2024 10:26:07 GMT
Wasn't there talk of Aida finally coming over here this year, or has that gone dead again?
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Post by bordeaux on Jan 6, 2024 10:37:59 GMT
I'm hoping someone will pick up the new Sondheim, Here We Are. Wouldn't that be a great way for Tim Sheader to start his Donmar stint? Or for Michael Longhurst to end his?
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Post by viserys on Jan 6, 2024 11:46:21 GMT
Wasn't there talk of Aida finally coming over here this year, or has that gone dead again? The new version they had hoped to roll out wasn't received very well in the Netherlands and didn't sell very well. So they might want to take it back to the drawing board. This would be one show that would be great for a concert unlike so many of the lacklustre offerings in the last 1-2 years. But the very fac that it's not done as a concert makes me hopeful that they are still planning or a proper version. |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jan 6, 2024 11:59:24 GMT
I'm hoping someone will pick up the new Sondheim, Here We Are. Wouldn't that be a great way for Tim Sheader to start his Donmar stint? Or for Michael Longhurst to end his? Mendes started his Donmar reign with the European premiere of Assassins, so HWA would be good follow-up for Sheader. He is a director with an imagination and I'd love to see what he would do with it |
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Post by demelza on Jan 7, 2024 21:28:51 GMT
Thinking about this, was SINATRA not planning a West End stint? Is this still happening? I know it wasn’t well regarded here, but I love the music, so would like to see it. I also know that Jeanine Tesori wants to bring KIMBERLY AKIMBO over. Could we see that in 2024? I don't think an immediate transfer was ever planned? If I remember correctly, Birmingham was always meant to be the pre-town tryout for the Broadway run. Perhaps it could end up touring like The Cher Show did? |
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Post by curiouskc on Jan 7, 2024 23:43:35 GMT
Weren't there rumours of WE Beetlejuice?
ETA: Crossing my fingers for Parade, Shucked and (of course) Hedwig.
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Post by Rory on Jan 7, 2024 23:54:51 GMT
Any more good plays coming?
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Post by zahidf on Jan 10, 2024 13:49:40 GMT
Baz says that Ben Whilshaw will be in the West End in a 'new play based on a book' before his September 2024 waiting for godot
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Post by alicechallice on Jan 10, 2024 13:52:14 GMT
Baz says that Ben Whilshaw will be in the West End in a 'new play based on a book' before his September 2024 waiting for godot I was just about to come & post the same thing!! I would guess its something at the Almeida. He loves it there... |
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 10, 2024 15:58:44 GMT
I have also read that tweet.
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Post by Rory on Jan 10, 2024 16:06:43 GMT
The article refers simply to London theatre but the tweet says West End which wouldn't be the Almeida.
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Post by mrnutz on Jan 10, 2024 16:15:08 GMT
He'll be putting on a big furry suit for a theatrical version of Paddington.
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Post by Jon on Jan 10, 2024 16:26:37 GMT
I imagine theatre wise it'll either be the DOY or the Trafalgar.
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