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Post by ilovewemusicals on Mar 18, 2022 19:45:53 GMT
In 2020, I predicted that Lesley Joseph would play Sister Mary Lazarus at Eventim Apollo and also be on standby to cover for Jennifer Saunders. Can’t believe I was right. Incredible.
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Post by keekio2 on Mar 18, 2022 20:06:48 GMT
In 2020, I predicted that Lesley Joseph would play Sister Mary Lazarus at Eventim Apollo and also be on standby to cover for Jennifer Saunders. Can’t believe I was right. Incredible. I feel like she will play the role on tour
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Post by swill on Mar 18, 2022 20:24:01 GMT
Insane casting! So good
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Post by keekio2 on Mar 18, 2022 20:30:33 GMT
Brenda Edwards for the tour maybe
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Post by ruthieh on Mar 18, 2022 20:57:26 GMT
Is Beverley doing the last London weekend ie up until Sunday 28th august? Does anyone know?
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Post by Being Alive on Mar 18, 2022 21:06:30 GMT
Bev doing the whole London run apart from those announced dates she's off in July.
New Deloris who's not previously been attached to the show standing by in town and then touring
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Post by ilovewemusicals on Mar 18, 2022 21:12:08 GMT
“I am brave, I am bruised I am who I'm meant to be, Sister Mary P”
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Post by Phantom of London on Mar 18, 2022 21:23:52 GMT
Beverley Knight is great, but she is not a big draw as she once was, as she has done theatre to death (she certainly got the call) and it is a massive place to sell out.
Just looked at the seating map for several performances and many seats apparentley sold maybe 70% already. Well I wonder if that is true?
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Post by d'James on Mar 18, 2022 21:59:47 GMT
In 2020, I predicted that Lesley Joseph would play Sister Mary Lazarus at Eventim Apollo and also be on standby to cover for Jennifer Saunders. Can’t believe I was right. Incredible. I feel like she will play the role on tour That was the plan originally.
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Post by d'James on Mar 18, 2022 22:01:31 GMT
Beverley Knight is great, but she is not a big draw as she once was, as she has done theatre to death (she certainly got the call) and it is a massive place to sell out. Just looked at the seating map for several performances and many seats apparentley sold maybe 70% already. Well I wonder if that is true? Was she ever that great a draw in musical theatre circles, until she started proving herself? (I would say she has by now, but then there’s always some…)
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Post by Phantom of London on Mar 18, 2022 22:10:54 GMT
When you took over from Heather Hadley in the Bodyguard the show became a sell out, so yes she was.
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Post by danb on Mar 18, 2022 22:11:40 GMT
In 2020, I predicted that Lesley Joseph would play Sister Mary Lazarus at Eventim Apollo and also be on standby to cover for Jennifer Saunders. Can’t believe I was right. Incredible. I hope she behaves and doesn’t do her normsl above herself routine. Tours are long.
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Post by ilovewemusicals on Mar 18, 2022 23:10:29 GMT
I think I might have spotted Valda Aviks and Amy Booth-Steel in the teaser trailer. Wondering if they could be Sister Mary Lazarus and Sister Mary Patrick on the tour.
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Post by d'James on Mar 19, 2022 1:17:07 GMT
When you took over from Heather Hadley in the Bodyguard the show became a sell out, so yes she was. Yes I know. When I took over from her, no one coulda shoulda woulda come close.
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Post by d'James on Mar 19, 2022 12:17:23 GMT
Has anyone sat at the end of the rows E or D in the Stalls? They’re showing as restricted view on the Seating Plan but the pics from those seats look great. Any ideas why?
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Post by jgblunners on Mar 19, 2022 12:32:24 GMT
Has anyone sat at the end of the rows E or D in the Stalls? They’re showing as restricted view on the Seating Plan but the pics from those seats look great. Any ideas why? I suspect that they will have masking at the sides of the stage, making the opening of the proscenium much less wide than appears in those pictures, so you’re likely to have a restricted view of whichever side you’re sat on.
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Post by d'James on Mar 19, 2022 12:33:11 GMT
Has anyone sat at the end of the rows E or D in the Stalls? They’re showing as restricted view on the Seating Plan but the pics from those seats look great. Any ideas why? I suspect that they will have masking at the sides of the stage, making the opening of the proscenium much less wide than appears in those pictures, so you’re likely to have a restricted view of whichever side you’re sat on. Thank you. I wondered that. Probably not worth the risk.
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Post by WireHangers on Mar 19, 2022 18:55:54 GMT
I’m confused - is the cast that’s been announced ONLY the London cast? The tour cast are still to be confirmed?
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Post by Being Alive on Mar 19, 2022 21:33:46 GMT
Correct. Expect a different tour Deloris, Mother Superior and Mary Patrick
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Post by A.Ham on Mar 19, 2022 23:08:31 GMT
I’m confused - is the cast that’s been announced ONLY the London cast? The tour cast are still to be confirmed? I’m sure I saw on the show’s Twitter account it said the tour cast is due to be announced this coming week.
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Post by d'James on Mar 20, 2022 12:53:26 GMT
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Post by LaLuPone on Mar 20, 2022 12:58:58 GMT
I’m guessing they got the wrong word for matinees!! Considering the article also says Keala is about to make her West End debut in Six the Musical, I’d take it all with many pinches of salt!
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Mar 20, 2022 15:03:32 GMT
Correct. Expect a different tour Deloris, Mother Superior and Mary Patrick Any chance Saunders might do some of the tour? She was attached in 2020
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Post by Being Alive on Mar 20, 2022 17:44:59 GMT
Not that I'm aware of.
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Post by d'James on Mar 21, 2022 13:50:45 GMT
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Post by Paul on Mar 21, 2022 14:16:06 GMT
Is it just me or does Keala sound like she is doing an English accent?
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Post by Mark on Mar 21, 2022 14:19:13 GMT
Is it just me or does Keala sound like she is doing an English accent? That's her accent. Her dad is british
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Post by d'James on Mar 21, 2022 14:29:27 GMT
Is it just me or does Keala sound like she is doing an English accent? I have to say I was surprised so I Wikipediad her and yes, it turns out her Dad is British.
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Post by WireHangers on Mar 21, 2022 15:09:26 GMT
Is it just me or does Keala sound like she is doing an English accent? Her mum is from New Zealand, her dad is from England and she grew up in America so she flips between the three accents depending on where she is. Its actually really impressive to watch.
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Post by princeton on Mar 21, 2022 15:11:31 GMT
Her dad is English, her mum was from Maori heritage from New Zealand, and she was born and brought up in Hawaii so she can effortless slip between the three accents. Search for Keala Settle New Zealand and you'll hear just how flawless her accent is there too.
(WireHangers - great minds....)
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