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Post by tmesis on Mar 3, 2018 10:12:42 GMT
I've booked too - and I think Lucas will be good as Snibson.
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Post by viserys on Mar 3, 2018 10:13:27 GMT
Also booked... While I'm not keen on Matt Lucas, I've been waiting for Me & My Girl for so long, I won't let that put me off (or rather... give him a chance to convince me he was a good choice). Also finally gives me the opportunity ot visit Chichester and see a new bit of England.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2018 17:28:04 GMT
Oh if only . . . .
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Post by Being Alive on Mar 22, 2018 21:42:22 GMT
Literally. I’d kill someone for this cast.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2018 22:50:42 GMT
Personally I don't think Christian Borle has the natural charm needed for Bill. He always comes across as trying too hard, too forced.
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Post by alicechallice on Mar 23, 2018 0:05:45 GMT
And I think good looks and any sort of body hair are overrated in a leading man anyway, so there.
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Post by groupbooker on Mar 24, 2018 1:17:04 GMT
Having seen the show about 3 times on tour and in London, there was always a lot of "mucking about" by Bill when wearing the coronet, cape and climbing a ladder I seem to remember. I have seen 2 comedians ( cant remember names) in the role and last time Gary Willmot hamming it up for more laughs. Perhaps some of you may think of the others that toured with it. I think even Robert Lindsey played it up years ago in London.
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Post by macksennett on Mar 24, 2018 9:22:12 GMT
Distant memories of Andrew O'Connor (whatever happened to him?!) in the 1994 tour, alongside Rebecca Thornhill who I've seen in many shows since. Can't remember how much comic 'business' he did though.
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Post by musicallady on Mar 24, 2018 15:15:52 GMT
Distant memories of Andrew O'Connor (whatever happened to him?!) in the 1994 tour, alongside Rebecca Thornhill who I've seen in many shows since. Can't remember how much comic 'business' he did though. Andrew was a brilliant Bill and did a lot of comic stuff mostly not scripted. Loved this version. Saw it at every venue.
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Post by theatremadness on Apr 12, 2018 21:42:55 GMT
Alex Young as Sally!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2018 21:42:55 GMT
You beat me too it ha
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Post by Being Alive on Apr 12, 2018 21:58:04 GMT
She's not who I'd have guessed to go alongside Matt Lucas, but I really do enjoy Alex in things (Carousel and Follies especially.) I think she'll be great!
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Post by theatremadness on Apr 12, 2018 21:59:54 GMT
Haha looking at the timings, we posted at practically the same time so great minds!!
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Post by meister on Apr 29, 2018 16:50:26 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2018 17:14:55 GMT
I wonder who he'll play? It's got to be a singing role. The solicitor? Sir John opposite Caroline Quentin?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2018 17:22:18 GMT
I wonder who he'll play? It's got to be a singing role. The solicitor? Sir John opposite Caroline Quentin? The website says Sir John.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2018 17:30:17 GMT
I wonder who he'll play? It's got to be a singing role. The solicitor? Sir John opposite Caroline Quentin? The website says Sir John. Thanks. I only saw the press release.
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Post by BoOverall on Apr 29, 2018 19:18:04 GMT
I am SO excited for this. Saw it many times back in the early 80s at the Leicester Haymarket Theatre and then it was a fairly regular haunt of mine in London. It never failed to put a massive smile on my face, so here’s hoping I can introduce my hubby to its charm.
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Post by kat18 on May 6, 2018 15:54:23 GMT
Distant memories of Andrew O'Connor (whatever happened to him?!) in the 1994 tour, alongside Rebecca Thornhill who I've seen in many shows since. Can't remember how much comic 'business' he did though. He is now a millionaire Hollywood producer, living in a mansion in LA. Lovely fella & deserves every minute of his success. He was an amazing Bill (only one ever to rival Gary Wilmot in my opinion), & he was also a phenomenal Barnum!!!
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Post by kat18 on May 6, 2018 23:03:55 GMT
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Post by altamont on Jun 6, 2018 21:02:11 GMT
After seeing Caroline Quentin on the One Show this evening (she was so enthusiastic, even about Matt Lucas' singing), I've booked tickets for this for a Saturday evening in August. Front row for £10 - hard to resist. Even though we never go to musicals. We'll see.....
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Post by oxfordsimon on Jun 7, 2018 0:19:03 GMT
I only spotted tonight that they have changed the gender of the Family Solicitor (Parchester)
Given that women were only allowed to enter the legal profession about a decade before the events of Me and My Girl, I find it hard to imagine that the family would have been so progressive as to have appointed a woman as their family solicitor!
I know that would probably be seen as a very minor change to many and that the historical context doesn't really matter but it is the sort of thing that sticks out to me. Given the one of the central themes of the piece is about the ruling elite closing ranks against an outsider from a different class, I just find it tricky to accept that the same elite would have allowed a woman to take charge of their legal affairs.
And yes, I know it is a piece of escapist musical theatre but it is the sort of change that frustrates me as it shows either a lack of research on the part of the directing team or a lack of care.
Perhaps the production will make their reasons for this change clear in the way it is staged - but I somehow doubt it.
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Post by alece10 on Jun 7, 2018 5:02:03 GMT
After seeing Caroline Quentin on the One Show this evening (she was so enthusiastic, even about Matt Lucas' singing), I've booked tickets for this for a Saturday evening in August. Front row for £10 - hard to resist. Even though we never go to musicals. We'll see..... She also seemed confident it was going to come to London so I will wait for the transfer which will work out cheaper.
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Post by wickedgrin on Jul 3, 2018 2:03:16 GMT
Bumping this thread up - first preview Monday 2nd July? Anyone been?
Such a topical show "The Sun has got his Hat On!"
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2018 9:28:41 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2018 9:38:44 GMT
^ These have got me very excited! Looking superb!
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Post by TallPaul on Jul 3, 2018 12:10:23 GMT
^ These have got me very excited! Looking superb! Will you be visiting Cote pre or post?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2018 13:14:34 GMT
^ These have got me very excited! Looking superb! Will you be visiting Cote pre or post? Pre. You don't think older theatre-goers eat post, do you?
Gorn are the days when you could drive into central London, park the car, see a show, go to Joe Allen's around 10.30, drive home, watch an episode of Coronation Street you'd taped on Betamax, then still have time for a little something before a night cap, and the night-caps got donned.
Definitely pre.
And off the set menu before you ask...
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Post by TallPaul on Jul 3, 2018 13:34:11 GMT
I assumed, @caiaphas, that as an older theatregoer, you'd be going to a matinee. We wouldn't want you dozing off during Matthew's big number!
'Regular' or 'Prestige'? The latter's a bit more but, at your age, who knows what the future holds.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2018 13:50:38 GMT
^ Don't get singing I Know Him So Well just yet...
Evening actually. You can't beat getting to the theatre in summer around 6.30, drinks outside, spotting the odd cast member before they go in, eyeing up the young usher who you've ear-marked to lend a hand as you try to stand at the end. Oh to be able to stand up without some sort of aid...
And Regular.
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