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Post by danieljohnson14 on Apr 11, 2019 15:53:24 GMT
Here's something we don't see too often. One for those too young to have seen it, or those too old to remember it. From Autograph - Audio company who did the original install. did audience members also sit in that centre bit in the middle? What was the venue capacity when Starlight was running?
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Post by danb on Apr 11, 2019 15:59:40 GMT
Here's something we don't see too often. One for those too young to have seen it, or those too old to remember it. From Autograph - Audio company who did the original install. did audience members also sit in that centre bit in the middle? What was the venue capacity when Starlight was running? I remember sitting in it once towards the end of its run when it was on tkts. It was a bit annoying having people behind you so much and having to twist round. I much preffered standing at the back for a fiver!
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Post by viserys on Apr 11, 2019 16:02:20 GMT
Oh guys, stop posting here, everytime the thread is updated, my heart stops a bit because I expect news for a new UK Tour/London production That said, it IS a cool photo. I don't think we'll ever see the like of that complete theatre overhaul again. And I agree, standing room at the back for a fiver was great
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2019 17:12:48 GMT
Great memory-jogger...I did the standing at the back for a fiver too...well worth the experience...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2019 17:14:14 GMT
Oh guys, stop posting here, everytime the thread is updated, my heart stops a bit because I expect news for a new UK Tour/London production That said, it IS a cool photo. I don't think we'll ever see the like of that complete theatre overhaul again. And I agree, standing room at the back for a fiver was great This is how I feel every time someone bumps the Groundhog Day thread.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2019 17:26:42 GMT
Same for me when someone bumps JERSEY BOYS... but not excitement...quite the opposite...cannot abide this show.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2019 17:41:14 GMT
Also sat in central section.Had a couple next to me arguing for first ten minutes along the lines of - (Him) I need answers! (Her) I have told you everything! (Him) You’re lying to me again! (Her) You never believe anything I say!!! and so on. It quietened down then started again.People behind started telling them off and after threats, they calmed down. Round Two started after the interval.Ruined the show.I complained and got a free return ticket and hopefully the couple saw a light at the end of the tunnel after the incident and got uncoupled asap. What a theatre design it was... brilliant genius!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2019 19:50:10 GMT
Here's something we don't see too often. One for those too young to have seen it, or those too old to remember it. From Autograph - Audio company who did the original install. Amazing! God I loved that set......
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2019 19:51:44 GMT
Oh guys, stop posting here, everytime the thread is updated, my heart stops a bit because I expect news for a new UK Tour/London production That said, it IS a cool photo. I don't think we'll ever see the like of that complete theatre overhaul again. And I agree, standing room at the back for a fiver was great You and me both Viserys! But WOW, what a cool pic. Such happy memories. Agree re the theatre overhaul. "Health and safety" (aka money IMHO) would stop it from ever happening.
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Post by d'James on Apr 13, 2019 23:41:45 GMT
They should convert that abandoned/unfinished underground Theatre in Islington for Starlight.
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Post by sprampster on Apr 14, 2019 12:56:54 GMT
Ok I am old as I remember when it was £2 to stand at the back !
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Post by danb on Apr 14, 2019 15:20:52 GMT
Ok I am old as I remember when it was £2 to stand at the back ! 😳 I think I may be a little affronted, as a performer, if I thought people had paid £2 to see me. I’d be devastated...😂
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 16, 2019 5:51:58 GMT
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Post by alicesprings on May 9, 2019 21:33:26 GMT
Just saw a performance of Starlight Express by Motiv8 at the octagon theatre in Yeovil, they are the first and will be the last amateur production of Starlight. Brilliant night; costumes were really good, brilliant set (they extended the stage which I’ve not seen at this theatre before). All the cast did so well. Stand out performances for me are the actors playing Electra and Rusty.
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Post by chernjam on Jul 3, 2019 3:57:36 GMT
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Post by alece10 on Jul 3, 2019 5:45:00 GMT
Sat in the middle a couple of times. Once with my parents who were visiting from Cornwall. God that was such a long time ago.
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Post by goldytap on Sept 3, 2019 16:19:22 GMT
Hi, has anyone got any cast lists or are able to help me? I've bought some roller skates which I believe were used in London for Starlight Express, the seller told me they were Anne-Jane Casey's but after speaking to her on Twitter they arnt. On seeing the pictures she said they would be someone's second pair.
The only clue to the owner is the initials JS on the bottom of them. Anyone have any ideas?
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Post by horton on Sept 3, 2019 18:49:03 GMT
Jeff Shankley? What shoe size?
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Post by Raven on Sept 3, 2019 20:38:05 GMT
Hi, has anyone got any cast lists or are able to help me? I've bought some roller skates which I believe were used in London for Starlight Express, the seller told me they were Anne-Jane Casey's but after speaking to her on Twitter they arnt. On seeing the pictures she said they would be someone's second pair. The only clue to the owner is the initials JS on the bottom of them. Anyone have any ideas? The only cast member I can think of with those initials is Jeff Shankley, who played Greaseball in the London production?
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Post by ukpuppetboy on Sept 4, 2019 6:43:05 GMT
Hi, has anyone got any cast lists or are able to help me? I've bought some roller skates which I believe were used in London for Starlight Express, the seller told me they were Anne-Jane Casey's but after speaking to her on Twitter they arnt. On seeing the pictures she said they would be someone's second pair. The only clue to the owner is the initials JS on the bottom of them. Anyone have any ideas? Starlight - London Casts (1984 - 2001)
I hope they’re not Jeff Shankley’s from 1985!
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Post by xanady on Sept 4, 2019 11:00:02 GMT
What a fascinating thread...it’s like who shot JR all over again...but on wheels...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2019 15:52:17 GMT
You know that thing where forum members get excited when a thread’s been bumped as it could be an announcement?
That! Lol.
(What on earth has happened to the rumoured London revival?!?!!)
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Post by danb on Sept 4, 2019 16:14:44 GMT
I’m terrified they might be John Partridges and the pen smudged...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2019 16:19:10 GMT
Strange, I remember posting a link to a pair of SE Rollerskates on eBay earlier this year here, tagging @dom and him replying but I can't find it now.
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Post by goldytap on Sept 4, 2019 16:49:58 GMT
Size 6 so I'd guess belong to a female although I suppose men can have small feet! haha
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Post by johartuk on Sept 4, 2019 16:56:50 GMT
Strange, I remember posting a link to a pair of SE Rollerskates on eBay earlier this year here, tagging @dom and him replying but I can't find it now. I remember that. It was the first thing I thought of when this I read goldytap 's post.
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Post by goldytap on Sept 4, 2019 17:05:18 GMT
yes I bought these off ebay so probably the same ones. Took a punt as no concrete proof but now I have them I'm sure they from Starlight in some capacity as the wheels are the Starlight wheels
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2019 17:14:20 GMT
Strange, I remember posting a link to a pair of SE Rollerskates on eBay earlier this year here, tagging @dom and him replying but I can't find it now. I remember that. It was the first thing I thought of when this I read goldytap 's post. Oooh I found it now. It was in the Dream Revivals thread!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2019 17:15:22 GMT
Hi, has anyone got any cast lists or are able to help me? I've bought some roller skates which I believe were used in London for Starlight Express, the seller told me they were Anne-Jane Casey's but after speaking to her on Twitter they arnt. On seeing the pictures she said they would be someone's second pair. The only clue to the owner is the initials JS on the bottom of them. Anyone have any ideas? The only cast member I can think of with those initials is Jeff Shankley, who played Greaseball in the London production? Wrong size and color for Jeff Shankley, likely to be female.
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2020 7:56:44 GMT
Another (small) hint that there are still plans to bring Starlight back, probably outside of London.
As ever, keeping everything crossed :-)
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