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Post by Steve on May 16, 2018 22:14:48 GMT
I suppose some of the plotlines are soapy, but the problem with soaps for me is when characters behave inconsistently, because a different writer or showrunner took over, and that definitely does not happen here. All the fun of soap without the drawbacks.
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Post by caa on May 20, 2018 9:23:50 GMT
I gather this is looking to go into the West End, has anyone else heard this, I wonder where it might go?
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Post by nash16 on May 20, 2018 10:19:31 GMT
I gather this is looking to go into the West End, has anyone else heard this, I wonder where it might go? Trafalgar Studios would be obvs home for it. Or the Ambassadors.
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Post by bramble on May 20, 2018 15:43:57 GMT
Great fun and very entertaining.And educational too!
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Post by Snciole on May 22, 2018 12:03:29 GMT
Coming from a Jamaican family on my mum's side a lot of this resonated with me (however I don't think my nan's death involved a Nine Night mourning and the relations between my mother and her siblings were so bad that she refused to attend the wake). The ambiguous relationships with married 'uncles', the sibling rivalry, the constant mystery about Gloria, particuarly her relationship with her eldest daughter and crucially the humour. I am not sure this play would be what it is without Natasha Gordon's sense of humour, her development of Aunt Maggie and her real understanding of Anglo-Jamaican relations.
I couldn't help but think of Windrush when watching this, many speak of the sacrifices that generation made for the mother country but nobody ever speaks of the fact that I am sure so many were delighted to get away from the skeletons in their closet. A lot is left unexplained; Robert's reluctance to have children and his choice of white wife, Lorraine's relationship with the deceased Gloria and her own relatioship with her daughter (which I felt was severely underdeveloped, the unseen granddaughter's purpose seems to be for one point of conflict) and whether Maggie knew she had one the battle but never the war when it came to her husband's relationship with Gloria.
I agree this felt like the episode where a well-loved matriarch dies in a soap, the audience is assumed to know the background and then be all shocked when the secrets and lies come out. Eldest daughter Trudie revealing that Gloria never came for her would have had more of an impact if we know why Gloria lied.
Still this is an excellent work and if this what people think of as soapy then get Gordon on Eastenders ASAP, God knows it needs improving
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Post by Rory on Jun 1, 2018 5:23:13 GMT
In talks to transfer to the West End, according to Baz. No surprise given it sold out and won raves. Hope it happens.
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Post by nash16 on Jun 1, 2018 9:48:29 GMT
It's heading to Trafalgar Studios 1. A very well deserved move.
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Post by Rory on Jun 1, 2018 11:09:17 GMT
That would be a great fit. But I wonder how that will work with Jagged Little Pill also rumoured to be going there?
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Post by jbevans1234 on Jun 1, 2018 12:45:45 GMT
So glad this will transfer as I didn't get a chance to see it at the Dorfman. Do you know when tickets will go on sale, couldn't find anything on ATG website.
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Post by zahidf on Jun 19, 2018 10:21:39 GMT
Trafalgar studios Dec 1st-Feb 9th
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Post by Mark on Jun 19, 2018 11:20:47 GMT
Fabulous!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2018 13:06:36 GMT
Great news. I was gutted to miss this.
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Post by littlesally on Jul 5, 2018 22:16:10 GMT
What time will tickets be available online?
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Post by littlesally on Jul 6, 2018 10:33:10 GMT
On sale now. Front row may be AA, but that and the sides BB and CC are not on sale. A is £18, B £25, C £35. If they keep the layout of the current show and A is the second row without a raised stage, then beware. For £18 you won't see much. Wish I’d waited to hear your views before booking! Have booked A1-4 and B9-13!! We do have 4 very tall friends joining us so hope they’ll be ok in row A? Fingers crossed. How about row B? Will they be awful too?
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Post by david on Jul 6, 2018 14:09:07 GMT
If they are tall, they will be OK in A - may have to get creative with leg space in A2 as the seat support is in exactly the wrong place. They shouldn't expect to see the floor or anything happening on the floor close to them, though. B is far better as it is raised up a step. Not brilliant, but way better than A. Thanks for the advice @theatremonkey. Ive managed to book a Row B for the first preview for £25
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Post by wiggymess on Sept 20, 2018 10:48:02 GMT
If they are tall, they will be OK in A - may have to get creative with leg space in A2 as the seat support is in exactly the wrong place. They shouldn't expect to see the floor or anything happening on the floor close to them, though. B is far better as it is raised up a step. Not brilliant, but way better than A. Is B1 any good for this? From diagrams and pics it looks like it may be a good bet with regards to legroom because of the aisle, but view-wise is it worth the risk? Thanks
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Post by wiggymess on Sept 21, 2018 15:25:45 GMT
It's OK. It's off to the side a bit, and does have seating in front. Legroom is the same as most seats - if you are willing to go sideways you have a bit, otherwise there isn't much in front. Worth a chance if you don't mind that, really. Thanks. So basically, it's a bit cramped unless you're ok swinging your legs to the side? Are the sight-lines ok?
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Post by wiggymess on Sept 21, 2018 19:32:54 GMT
Usually, yes, wiggymess. Hard to comment on sightlines until we know what shape they are setting the stage up for, but normally sightlines are pretty good from that end. Angled, but fine. Great thank you. Will probably take the risk for a matinee then.
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Post by Rory on Oct 3, 2018 9:53:36 GMT
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Post by n1david on Nov 9, 2018 9:44:13 GMT
Was at the NT platform last night about playwriting (in honour of the 30th anniversary of Nick Hern Books) where five playwrights including Howard Brenton, Conor Mcpherson and Natasha Gordon.
Howard Brenton was talking about writing for TV and he turned to Natasha and said "You'll know about this with what you're going through for Nine Night". A bit later she spoke about how much she was having to learn about TV writing being different from writing for the stage. So it sounds like there are at least discussions about Nine Night coming to the small screen...
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Post by foxa on Nov 9, 2018 22:52:11 GMT
I was at the talk too, n1david, sorry not to have seen you!
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Post by david on Dec 1, 2018 0:21:11 GMT
Going to watch the 1st preview of the Traf Studios transfer on Saturday night. I’ve just read the posts from the NT stint and the really positive vibes from that so I hope that will continue to the Traf Studios.
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Post by nash16 on Dec 1, 2018 1:13:51 GMT
The dress rehearsal tonight went very well. It fits into Trafalgar Studios really well. And Natasha is great as Lorraine, although obviously sad not to have Franc Ashman back. She's casting spells up the road now.
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Post by david on Dec 1, 2018 22:53:05 GMT
Just got back from the first preview so here are a few thoughts. For a first preview it ran for 2hrs with no interval which was fine as I couldn’t really see anywhere where you could actually put one. The FOH staff do warn you that if you leave there is no re-entry. I couldn’t really tell that it was the first preview. It ran without any stoppages or hiccups. The writing from Natasha Gordon really was razor sharp with so much humour as well as some more emotionally charged scenes (particularly at the end).
The entire cast really where on great form, though the star of the show without any doubt was Cecilia Noble as Aunt Maggie. She got all the best lines and you couldn’t stop laughing every time she spoke as you knew there was another one liner just around the corner.
In terms of seating, I was sat in B9. From here you literally are only a few feet away from the stage. Row A is within touching distance of the stage which is set fairly low. There are absolutely no issues with restricted views even from the fringes. Like me, if you got the £25 seats at the front these are a steal. The only issue some people may have is that during the scene changes you get a very loud blast of Jamaican music from a nearby speakers either side of the stage. Though these blasts are only 1-2 mins tops.
Programmes are £4.50 and include some Jamaican recipes if you want to give them ago (Goat curry is one of them!).
It was really nice to have such a nice diverse audience in the theatre tonight which really added to the atmosphere. If you’ve got a ticket, you are in for a real treat and lots of laughs. 4* from me.
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Post by bordeaux on Dec 21, 2018 11:13:58 GMT
I have a couple of spare tickets for this in January and a 12 and a 14 year old - would it be suitable for them, do you think? Or is it simply too adult in terms of themes and humour?
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Post by Mark on Dec 21, 2018 11:18:17 GMT
I have a couple of spare tickets for this in January and a 12 and a 14 year old - would it be suitable for them, do you think? Or is it simply too adult in terms of themes and humour? Depends, what sort of things have you taken them to before? It does explore quite mature themes but it depends on their own maturity.
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Post by Xanderl on Dec 21, 2018 11:24:01 GMT
Can't remember anything that would be unsuitable for children of that age. And with the multiple generations on stage they might find stuff to identify with in the family gatherings.
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Post by david on Dec 21, 2018 13:27:55 GMT
I have a couple of spare tickets for this in January and a 12 and a 14 year old - would it be suitable for them, do you think? Or is it simply too adult in terms of themes and humour? When I saw it a few weeks ago, there wasn’t anything in my opinion that would be unsuitable for that age range either in themes or humour. I would be more than happy to take them to watch this play.
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Post by Xanderl on Jan 12, 2019 8:50:55 GMT
TodayTix has a 24 hour deal for £15 tickets up to 9th Feb.
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Post by NeilVHughes on Jan 12, 2019 9:36:48 GMT
A steal at £15, after seeing it at the Dorfman, one I wanted to see again as one of the best plays of last year, not prepared to pay full price at the Trafalgar Studios, a very welcome offer, ticket booked.
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