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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 1, 2023 18:25:12 GMT
It would be from May 24
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Post by stallsfrontrow on Jul 2, 2023 9:40:38 GMT
Interesting - so almost exactly a year since the start of the current run. I wonder if that means there's a chance Andy Karl could come back, if there will be enough time for whatever else he has lined up in between - I guess it sounds like probably not, but it would be wonderful to see him continue with the show. Although I'm just thrilled it's finally getting the West End transfer it deserves!
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Post by ceebee on Jul 2, 2023 10:57:02 GMT
Would it be wrong to speculate with a dream cast or pairing for this show if it indeed receives an outing in the West End? I could see Danny Mac or Hadley Fraser playing Phil in future. Edit: possibly also even Ben Joyce who despite his youth could probably age up a bit.
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Post by danb on Jul 2, 2023 11:23:07 GMT
Would it be wrong to speculate with a dream cast or pairing for this show if it indeed receives an outing in the West End? I could see Danny Mac or Hadley Fraser playing Phil in future. Edit: possibly also even Ben Joyce who despite his youth could probably age up a bit. I’d be there for Mac as Phil.
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Post by LaLuPone on Jul 2, 2023 11:38:22 GMT
I was actually thinking “Danny Mac could play this” when I saw the show last week! Funny because they also both played Edward in Pretty Woman. Ben Joyce though? I don’t see it personally, he very much looks like he’s still in high school!
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Post by andrew on Jul 2, 2023 12:23:24 GMT
Oliver Tompsett would be great.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Jul 2, 2023 13:52:55 GMT
I loved Alex Gaumond in Seven Brides/Seven Brothers at the Open Air ... He's been in my head as a "UK" Phil. Damian Humbley as Ned, please. He'd be a great Ned.
I'm *thrilled* at West End transfer.
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Post by mattnyc on Jul 2, 2023 14:34:21 GMT
Oh, I love the idea of Danny as Phil.
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Post by ceebee on Jul 2, 2023 14:48:52 GMT
I loved Alex Gaumond in Seven Brides/Seven Brothers at the Open Air ... He's been in my head as a "UK" Phil. Damian Humbley as Ned, please. He'd be a great Ned. I'm *thrilled* at West End transfer. Yup - seconding Humbley as Ned. He was superb as Mac in the Lyceum "Local Hero", and Mac follows a similar realisation/redemption journey to Phil.
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Post by Being Alive on Jul 2, 2023 16:42:35 GMT
Danny Mac doesn't have the stage presence required for this.
Hadley does and would be my ideal pick if someone were to replace Andy Karl, but he's having an absolute ball playing this again and I would imagine would be keen to continue. Tompsett also an interesting idea.
Ben Joyce is...22 and far too young to carry a role like this off. It's a really specific part that needs a really good actor...
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Post by theatrefan62 on Jul 2, 2023 16:55:44 GMT
I'd say the same about Oliver Thompsett. Wooden actor and charisma free.
I used to think the same of Danny Mac until I saw him in Assassins and could now see him in Groundhog Day
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Post by Being Alive on Jul 2, 2023 17:16:01 GMT
Oh I saw Assassins and I still don't think he has the skills for this. Good actor, but not a Phil Conners for me
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Post by Marwood on Jul 2, 2023 17:51:29 GMT
I saw this last night and unfortunately I wasn’t impressed: nothing wrong with it but I found it a real disappointment after the film, the songs all sounded very samey and I just didn’t find much to laugh about.
I did have a ticket for the original run (I had originally been interested after hearing stories it had been workshopped with John C Reilly but I don’t know how much of that was true) and can’t remember why I didn’t go so wanted to catch up with it many years later. Anyway; glad you’re all enjoying it: as you were 🤣
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Post by Jon on Jul 2, 2023 18:05:06 GMT
Surely the point of Phil Conners is that he's a jaded weatherman, casting someone younger wouldn't work.
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Post by ceebee on Jul 2, 2023 18:24:21 GMT
Surely the point of Phil Conners is that he's a jaded weatherman, casting someone younger wouldn't work. If only Tomasz Schafernaker could act... :-)
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Jul 2, 2023 18:43:33 GMT
Danny Mac doesn't have the stage presence required for this. Hadley does and would be my ideal pick if someone were to replace Andy Karl, but he's having an absolute ball playing this again and I would imagine would be keen to continue. Tompsett also an interesting idea. Ben Joyce is...22 and far too young to carry a role like this off. It's a really specific part that needs a really good actor... God I can’t get over how good Hadley Fraser would be in this
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Post by mattnyc on Jul 2, 2023 18:58:18 GMT
With Rosalie as Rita.
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Post by Being Alive on Jul 2, 2023 18:59:53 GMT
Oh I would imagine Tanisha Spring will continue with this - she should anyway she's fantastic.
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Post by ceebee on Jul 2, 2023 19:03:41 GMT
Oh I would imagine Tanisha Spring will continue with this - she should anyway she's fantastic. Yes, her voice is incredible and she's gorgeous too.
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Post by alexander on Jul 4, 2023 17:57:09 GMT
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Post by anthony40 on Jul 5, 2023 8:26:06 GMT
Personally, I'd love it.
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Post by twofiftytwo on Jul 5, 2023 23:58:30 GMT
I wonder if Sony being involved in the Matilda film adaptation adds any believability to that, on top of them obviously distributing the original film of Groundhog Day? I can’t say I’d be upset if this did make it to the big screen, though I can’t imagine who they’d cast.
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Post by stallsfrontrow on Jul 6, 2023 8:42:57 GMT
I really hope this happens! I tend to be a bit skeptical about these things but I'm intrigued by this since Tim Minchin just posted about Matilda's strong performance on Netflix: Not sure how it's doing overall since this is just one week and just in the UK, but if it's performing well I can see why Sony would be interested in more.
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Post by lemur on Jul 6, 2023 19:28:12 GMT
Thinking of going to see the captioned performance of this in a few weeks - either front row of dress or mid-stalls. Anyone have any feedback from these seats or nearby? Just a bit concerned about the rake in the stalls and that some people say the dress circle is quite far away. Thanks!
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Post by stallsfrontrow on Jul 6, 2023 19:54:42 GMT
Thinking of going to see the captioned performance of this in a few weeks - either front row of dress or mid-stalls. Anyone have any feedback from these seats or nearby? Just a bit concerned about the rake in the stalls and that some people say the dress circle is quite far away. Thanks! I don't think I've been to a captioned performance there before, but just in case you haven't seen this, on the OV website it says: "At in-person captioned performances the actors’ speech is displayed on units at the side of the stage. Whilst no changes are made to the performance itself, the captions may be visible. If you are booking to see the captions, the best view of the captioning units can be found in the Dress Circle, though this may vary depending on the production. Please sign up to our Access Membership and select Captioned Performance mailings to be notified of any changes to the caption unit position." from www.oldvictheatre.com/visit/ov-access/services-for-access-patrons/
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Post by lemur on Jul 6, 2023 21:25:00 GMT
Thinking of going to see the captioned performance of this in a few weeks - either front row of dress or mid-stalls. Anyone have any feedback from these seats or nearby? Just a bit concerned about the rake in the stalls and that some people say the dress circle is quite far away. Thanks! I don't think I've been to a captioned performance there before, but just in case you haven't seen this, on the OV website it says: "At in-person captioned performances the actors’ speech is displayed on units at the side of the stage. Whilst no changes are made to the performance itself, the captions may be visible. If you are booking to see the captions, the best view of the captioning units can be found in the Dress Circle, though this may vary depending on the production. Please sign up to our Access Membership and select Captioned Performance mailings to be notified of any changes to the caption unit position." from www.oldvictheatre.com/visit/ov-access/services-for-access-patrons/Thanks - usually dress circle is better for captioned shows but I'm a bit worried that the dress is quite far away so thinking about central stalls. Will probably give them a call tomorrow to get advice. Already an access member but thank you anyway for letting me know!
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Post by firefingers on Jul 7, 2023 8:14:39 GMT
Caught this having seen the original Old Vic run and still loved it. Tanisha Spring was fabulous as Rita. The revolved were missed but only if you knew it from before. Really glad to hear it is carrying on this time.
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Post by darreno on Jul 7, 2023 8:28:31 GMT
Caught this last night and loved it. When the source material is so loved, it's a big risk to do anything to it, but I really don't think they put a single foot wrong.
Very strong cast all round, hadn't looked beforehand as I wanted to see it 'fresh' and it took me until interval to realise it was Tanisha Spring who I absolutely loved in Prince of Egypt (which I miss!)
Now I'm working on catching it again next month, trying to convince a group of non theatre regulars.
Some great theatre magic bits on show as well, helps elevate the show from a great musical to great show.
Mention to Nick Hayes in the ensemble who is an absolute star any time he appears.
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Post by ceebee on Jul 7, 2023 10:03:25 GMT
Caught this last night and loved it. When the source material is so loved, it's a big risk to do anything to it, but I really don't think they put a single foot wrong. Very strong cast all round, hadn't looked beforehand as I wanted to see it 'fresh' and it took me until interval to realise it was Tanisha Spring who I absolutely loved in Prince of Egypt (which I miss!) Now I'm working on catching it again next month, trying to convince a group of non theatre regulars. Some great theatre magic bits on show as well, helps elevate the show from a great musical to great show. Mention to Nick Hayes in the ensemble who is an absolute star any time he appears. Totally agree - he really is hugely charismatic on stage! Very very funny too in the bar/car scene - worth the ticket price alone.
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Post by darreno on Jul 7, 2023 13:14:03 GMT
Caught this last night and loved it. When the source material is so loved, it's a big risk to do anything to it, but I really don't think they put a single foot wrong. Very strong cast all round, hadn't looked beforehand as I wanted to see it 'fresh' and it took me until interval to realise it was Tanisha Spring who I absolutely loved in Prince of Egypt (which I miss!) Now I'm working on catching it again next month, trying to convince a group of non theatre regulars. Some great theatre magic bits on show as well, helps elevate the show from a great musical to great show. Mention to Nick Hayes in the ensemble who is an absolute star any time he appears. Totally agree - he really is hugely charismatic on stage! Very very funny too in the bar/car scene - worth the ticket price alone. Exactly what I was thinking! Will look out for whatever he appears in next. I've found some of my favourite shows that way, just following an actor (not in a stalker way!) and it helps get me to a wider variety of shows.
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