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Post by couldileaveyou on Oct 14, 2016 6:47:28 GMT
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Post by Xanderl on Oct 14, 2016 7:22:58 GMT
Well, it's not Tom Stoppard and I'm pretty sure it's not Baz Bamingboye Yep, it's Albee! Edited to add - they have spotted the mistake and now have the right playwright
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Post by Jon on Oct 14, 2016 16:34:36 GMT
If they're aiming for a early 2017 transfer then the only theatres free are the Apollo or the Duke of York's
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Post by popcultureboy on Oct 15, 2016 8:06:14 GMT
The Wyndhams? I know March isn't really early 2017, but it's the likeliest candidate, I think. The Menier have transferred 3 shows there in recent years.
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Post by Dawnstar on Oct 15, 2016 12:07:13 GMT
I'm seeing this this afternoon. I hope I have a clue what's going on! The only Stoppard I've seen before is Arcadia twice & I understand that's his most accessible play. I'm only going to see this because Clare Foster is in it.
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Post by Dawnstar on Oct 15, 2016 22:50:22 GMT
Apologies for the double post. Travesties this afternoon was not really what I was expecting. It had more comedy, song & dance. Is there anyone here who saw the original who can say if the singing & dancing was in the original or if it's just this production? I certainly did not expect Clare Foster gyrating on a table!
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Post by lynette on Oct 15, 2016 22:57:36 GMT
All there in original show I'm sure. Anyone else remember more?
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Post by Dawnstar on Oct 15, 2016 23:25:04 GMT
Thanks. The programme credits someone for original music so I thought maybe there wasn't music in the original but I guess he must have just written background music or something.
I forgot to say in my previous post that I was pleased to find I could follow everything, though one does have to concentrate as it is very rapid at times. I daresay there were a few nuances that passed me by but for someone whose recent play going has mostly involved Mischief Theatre I don't think I did too badly. Certainly better than someone nearby who I could hear snoring for the last part of Act 1!
Random observation: Freddie Fox has ridiculously good bone structure & skin.
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Post by bordeaux on Oct 17, 2016 9:39:56 GMT
Yes, the singing and dancing has always been there - it's in my copy of the text. This is an excellent production of a wonderfully witty and thought-provoking play (though I'd also put in a defence of Adrian Noble's wonderful 90s RSC production with Antony Sher superb as Henry Carr). There have been some cuts - I think the stuff at the opening of Act II has been improved; what was a long monologue about the Russian Revolution has been cut and transformed into a bit more of a dialogue, I think. I didn't notice any of the new jokes, though I was sorry to see some of my favourite lines go: on Saturday Henry Carr didn't say, for example, 'I had no idea Gwendolen knew any foreign languages and I'm not sure I approve. It's the sort of thing that can only broaden a girl's mind'. And they had cut, perhaps wisely, Lenin's remark added to the 1990s production 'To lose one revolution might be regarded as a misfortune; to lose two looks like carelessness.'
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Post by rumbledoll on Oct 17, 2016 9:48:21 GMT
Shame they cut that last line.. Most witty reference to Importance of Being Earnest, probably my fave out of whole lot in the play.
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Post by theatremadness on Oct 27, 2016 22:40:46 GMT
Transferring to the Apollo
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2016 8:37:38 GMT
I'm very glad I splashed out for the Menier now, the Apollo is a horrible theatre. But hooray for the play getting an extra lease of life.
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Post by showgirl on Oct 28, 2016 8:42:42 GMT
It does seem a massive venue for this, but more chance of deals/day seats for those of us unable/unwilling to pay MCF prices.
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Post by stanne on Oct 28, 2016 13:40:44 GMT
Does anyone know when tickets will go on sale for the Apollo transfer?
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Post by Dawnstar on Oct 28, 2016 14:26:08 GMT
I'm not at all surprised. This had "aiming for a transfer" written all over it.
What's wrong with the Apollo? (Apart from when the ceiling fell down, granted!) I've been there several times in the last year & thought it was quite a nice theatre.
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Post by lynette on Oct 28, 2016 14:30:15 GMT
I'm not at all surprised. This had "aiming for a transfer" written all over it. What's wrong with the Apollo? (Apart from when the ceiling fell down, granted!) I've been there several times in the last year & thought it was quite a nice theatre. My laugh out loud for the day! Take an umbrella.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2016 14:51:45 GMT
I'm not at all surprised. This had "aiming for a transfer" written all over it. What's wrong with the Apollo? (Apart from when the ceiling fell down, granted!) I've been there several times in the last year & thought it was quite a nice theatre. The stalls are fine and I've had a good time in one of the boxes before now, but the auditorium has a helluva curve. Once you go above the stalls, if you're off-centre - and I'm not talking all the way off to the side, just a few seats off-centre - in the upper levels, you're going to miss out on a *significant* chunk of stage. I mean, look at how many seats TheatreMonkey has coloured red: www.theatremonkey.com/APOLLOstalls.htm Plus I seem to recall the very top level is somewhat vertiginous, wooden benches, and safety rails galore. I'm just happier when I don't have a need to see whatever show is on there.
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Post by Dawnstar on Oct 28, 2016 15:02:50 GMT
^ Ah, right. I've always sat stalls & never further back than row K so that would be why I haven't had any problems with it.
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Post by Honoured Guest on Oct 28, 2016 15:11:35 GMT
Plus I seem to recall the very top level is somewhat vertiginous, wooden benches, and safety rails galore. I'm just happier when I don't have a need to see whatever show is on there. Isn't that layer now closed, with a new false ceiling below it?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2016 15:14:25 GMT
I wouldn't know, I heartily dislike the theatre so haven't been there for a while. I can't consider it any great loss if that level is out of action, but you do still need to be wary of being off-centre on the remaining non-stalls level(s?). Best do a Dawnstar, stick with the stalls.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2016 19:12:13 GMT
I too am a fan of rear stalls in this theatre. Like the rear stalls at the Wyndhams, you may not be able to see every detail of actors' faces, but you get a perfectly decent view from there. Given that prices are a wee bit steep for this, and the £20 'bargain' ones are the seats where people seem to be saying you can't see anything, I reckon I'll be holding out for the inevitable reductions on rows T to X once the run gets going...
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Post by lynette on Nov 12, 2016 23:43:42 GMT
Is this the current thredd for this? Nobody else gone yet? Well, sorry if am duplicating. Will check later.
Brilliant play, better than I remember it. Brilliant performances, Oli award for Tom in the bag....well, should be nominated. Freddie Fox, what a little scorcher of a performer, eh?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2016 0:07:13 GMT
I reckon Freddie Fox steals the entire thing from everyone while they're in it and there ain't a thing they can do about it but stand back and watch it happen.
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Post by Polly1 on Nov 13, 2016 0:27:44 GMT
Bumping this thread for Lynette, perhaps someone could merge?
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Post by The Matthew on Nov 13, 2016 6:27:05 GMT
Merged.
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Post by lynette on Nov 13, 2016 20:06:02 GMT
Thank you....Wos too tired to sort!
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Post by londonmzfitz on Nov 17, 2016 10:34:18 GMT
I've returned my ticket for Saturday night (last performance at the MCF) as I'm a sick bunny. Heads up in case anyone wants it.
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Post by lynette on Nov 17, 2016 15:30:08 GMT
I've returned my ticket for Saturday night (last performance at the MCF) as I'm a sick bunny. Heads up in case anyone wants it. Thoughtful of you to give a heads up. Hope you are better soon and can rebook.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Feb 10, 2017 23:43:55 GMT
I saw it tonight at the Apollo and it was absolutely fantastic, I loved every minute of it. It's a masterful play and the whole cast is outstanding. A special nod to Freddie Fox who not only delivers a great performance, but looks absolutely stunning with his hair back to its natural colour. One of the most satisfying theatrical experiences I had in a long while.
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Post by rumbledoll on Feb 11, 2017 10:13:06 GMT
Wonder why they decided to let Freddie have his natural sunny locks rather than keep the original look from the play (I belive it's specifically mentioned there that Tzara is dark-haired)
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