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Post by alison on Jul 18, 2021 13:13:27 GMT
Earl Carpenter on as Javert this afternoon - if it wasn’t so hot I’d be rushing into London! Ditto! I did briefly consider it but I'd have had to run for a train and then have half an hour to get from Euston to the theatre, and making that journey in that heat doesn't appeal in the slightest. This afternoon's audience are in for a great show.
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Post by LaLuPone on Aug 19, 2021 11:22:03 GMT
Rachelle Ann Go will be back as Fantine for “6 shows only” to cover the final week of performances while Lucie is doing tech for the Waitress tour, with Lucie back for the final show on Sunday the 5th (in between the first and second performances of Waitress in Wimbledon!) I don’t know why they couldn’t have just let Lucie’s understudies cover the final week, maybe Rachelle Ann will be back for a run when the full production opens? I believe she was the current Fantine when this mess first started 18 months ago so makes sense.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2021 18:24:37 GMT
Rachelle Ann Go will be back as Fantine for “6 shows only” to cover the final week of performances while Lucie is doing tech for the Waitress tour, with Lucie back for the final show on Sunday the 5th (in between the first and second performances of Waitress in Wimbledon!) I don’t know why they couldn’t have just let Lucie’s understudies cover the final week, maybe Rachelle Ann will be back for a run when the full production opens? I believe she was the current Fantine when this mess first started 18 months ago so makes sense. She was a fabulous Fantine (as indeed she also was in Miss Saigon). Be great if she did return for the main show!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2021 19:07:51 GMT
She would make a great Satine in Moulin Rouge
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Post by Dr Tom on Aug 27, 2021 12:13:20 GMT
My second visit to the concert (for this run) took place last night. Probably my final visit, although I do enjoy the concert more than the fully staged version so I might see what Rush tickets are available next week.
On that note, I made the mistake of booking this ticket way back when seats went on sale and I could have got much better value nearer the time. Third row Upper Circle, but the row (and several behind) were practically deserted, so I was able to move across from the end to get a much better view. Lots of people had the same idea during the interval and it was musical chairs then, including people moving backwards from the front row. But despite my best efforts, I couldn't completely avoid the leaners.
Plus side, Covid-19 passports were being properly checked. Negative side, few people kept their masks on (although I did manage to keep some distancing in place).
The other main negative is this is another theatre that just doesn't like anyone in the "cheap seats" to know what cast they are seeing. I recognised most of the leads. I think the scheduled actors were on as the Thénardiers, but it's hard to tell at a distance. There weren't as many "ad-libs" as there used to be, but how long have they sung about "quiche" at the wedding (I'm sure someone will say it changed years ago and I've just never noticed)?
Danny Colligan was on as Marius. He sings nicely.
As I say, an enjoyable evening, but with such a lot of empty seats around the theatre they could more pro-actively look at moving people around (or even make some better options available through Rush).
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Post by David J on Sept 5, 2021 13:28:52 GMT
Went to see this yesterday tonight for Rachelle Ann Go.
Mixed bag really. Theres now an over reliance on talking the lyrics rather than conveying through song. I overheard someone during the interval saying he can’t get into it because he can’t understand what’s being said. I wonder whether that is one result
Made me yearn for more Earl Carpenter, Nic Greenshields, Luke McCall and Cameron Blakely. The latter I must say did a great Bamatabois without resorting to the usual camp.
Even Charlie Burn stood out as the something-and-nothing Cosette just for the fact she straight up sang the role. And beautifully too. Even Will Barratt in his brief appearances as the army captain. Frankly found the guy in the last concert was trying too hard acting those few lyrics he had
Rachelle was fine but I didn’t get a sense of Fantines plight. Understandable though since she’s only been there for a week. Did resort to a few riffs in IDAD
Was disappointed with Jon Robyns. Really enjoyed his performance back in early 2020 but he felt like he was going through the motions tonight. Bring him Home was lovely but otherwise I wasn’t bowled over by his singing
Which made Bradley Jayden, whose Javert I didn’t take to back in 2020, stand out above the leads. Still too young but he found a better balance between singing and acting the role and he gives his 100% as usual. All of a sudden I was looking forward to the next scene he was in. Only during his suicide did I find he went overboard with the shouting the lyrics and “I’m having a breakdown” performance
The Thenardiers. They are who they are. Only hope the added ad-libbing doesn’t move over to the actual production. Preferred Gabrielles Mme Thenardier
Harry Apps gives a good performance as usual. Jamie Muscato had some charisma as Enjorlas. Don't think much of Shan Ako as Eponine. Her On My Own is pretty forgettable.
What spoiled yesterday’s performance was the audience behaviour. Never known it this bad. Sitting in the dress circle there was lots of talking when there was a lull. Maybe it’s because there were people in who needed the plot explained to as it went along. I dont know
But there was a family who came in late and sat infront of me, and they couldn’t sit still leaning over each other whispering. Very distracting
Meanwhile I didn’t see who it was but a few audience members were complaining to an usherette about someone being distracting.
Worst moment was in that moment Eponine died and the music softly dies away, and someone’s cheery ringtone blared out. Thankfully the audience expressed their frustration
😡
Doesn’t make me want to see Les Mis again for a long time. New cast announcement doesn’t excite me
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Post by jamie2c on Sept 5, 2021 23:58:56 GMT
Rachelle Ann Go would make a great Satine in Moulin Rouge I never knew Moulin Rouge was a juke-box musical until reading your comment. Totally agree.
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Post by bob2010 on Dec 13, 2021 0:49:29 GMT
It's being broadcast on Sky Arts on Friday 24th at 7.30pm
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Post by oxfordsimon on Apr 9, 2023 16:46:03 GMT
I watched this on Sky Arts today for the first time.
It did what Les Miserables should do but in a few different places. I have never once died at Javert's Suicide. But today I did.
Boe was woeful for most of it. Houchen was doing some strange things with vowel sounds which I had never noticed him do before.
Katie Secombe was joyous but the rest of the women failed to really grasp their opportunities.
I enjoyed but probably not as much as the 10th anniversary concert
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