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Post by Nelly on Jul 15, 2016 13:00:07 GMT
At about 2pm every Friday I remember that I forgot to remember to enter Friday Forty. Think I need to set a reminder! Doh!
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Post by Nelly on Jul 14, 2016 17:14:29 GMT
On Sam's spotlight casting page it lists his appearance as: Eastern European, Latin American, White
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Post by Nelly on Jul 14, 2016 11:48:30 GMT
When I was a lot younger (14ish years ago) I joined a forum for a long running show, I came in with a lot of youthful exuberance about the show, cast etc.
It rattled some cages (of both older and younger members who felt protective over the show and board) and I got some snarky replies which I didn't understand at first but there were also a lot of people offering suggestions on why people were doing this and ways for me to avoid it. I followed their advice and actually ended up making some good friends because of it some who I'm still very close to.
I felt George was given the same advice and I'd imagine was also getting advice over PM too but chose to mainly ignore it, in my opinion. I also want to echo what others have said about this forum. In general, the tone is way more polite, friendly and engaging than any other forum I've been part of or watched over. I don't think anyone's comments including mine overstepped the mark or were malicious. If you put something out there, people are free to engage with it, challenge it etc. If you can't take push back every so often, then perhaps you're not ready to post in an active online community. Age shouldn't matter.
I also want to add my thanks to the moderation team who I think do an excellent job here.
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Post by Nelly on Jul 12, 2016 15:53:27 GMT
Launching on the 19th July: A limited number of tickets will be available to purchase for just £25 via a daily lottery. Beginning two and a half hours before the performance, guests are invited to enter the lottery in person at the Lyceum Theatre to be in with the chance of purchasing up to two £25 tickets.
This is exciting news!
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Post by Nelly on Jul 12, 2016 14:45:11 GMT
All the transformations and illusions looked slick from the back of the stalls. I'd really love to either be a bit closer in the stalls or in the dress circle next time I go.
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Post by Nelly on Jul 11, 2016 23:10:05 GMT
Interesting that they're making an announcement before the performance that Sheridan is on. I wonder how long that'll be kept?
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Post by Nelly on Jul 11, 2016 15:29:09 GMT
Anyone else think, as HWMNBN made his final exit, "oooh, bet he's just gone for a slash?" I nearly said it out loud. Needs deleting IMHO. I wasn't much convinced by the idea of him walking through the audience. I get it, so everyone can face out while we hear the next scene - but it strikes a bit too much along the line of the pantomime villain for my liking. My seats were at the back of the stalls so could see his whole, slow walk through. I just don't think it had the effect they were hoping for.
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Post by Nelly on Jul 11, 2016 15:03:56 GMT
the elephant packed her bags and said goodbye to the circus off she went with a trumpety trump trump trump trump This place is a circus and I ain't going nowhere. And I'm male. Nor am I in any way associated with a certain other Trump.
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Post by Nelly on Jul 11, 2016 14:45:09 GMT
I do apologise if people think I've overstepped the mark. I can also only comment on what people put out there of themselves. When someone has constantly been told or hinted at (politely) about their constant posting of the same stuff and is just plainly ignoring it (which of course they are free to do) then you have expect a bit of backlash.
George, a message to you; you'll find in previous posts to you I've also tried to be helpful and offer words of encouragement to you but mostly I come on this thread or other threads and see the same thing over and over from you.I do try and avoid it but when it's everywhere and constant, which it seems to be, you have to understand that it can also be frustrating. I will make a conscious effort to rein it in and I hope that you do to.
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Post by Nelly on Jul 11, 2016 13:09:00 GMT
See, I think that's why they have her heartlessly kill that student (Greg? Don't know why that name is in my head). But that moment on the night I was there fell flat. No ghasps. I think it has to do with the delivery of her 'avada kedavra'. Not to sound like Hermione but a lot of the casts spell delivery could use some work, or made clearer.
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Post by Nelly on Jul 11, 2016 12:59:07 GMT
Did the producers phone you up to let you know George? Aha no. I'm friends with several producers due to me being an aspiring producer and planning shows. They emailed me if you must know without making sarky comments What was the point in you coming on here to say that you knew something but couldn't tell us? It came across as quite arrogant. Shows are always in the process of being cast, so what was our reaction meant to be? For someone that claims to be so well connected and planning shows, you do seem quite naive about how things work. Curiouser and curiouser...
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Post by Nelly on Jul 11, 2016 10:16:10 GMT
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Post by Nelly on Jul 8, 2016 17:18:11 GMT
Does anyone know if those smelly herbal cigarettes they use on stage are a particular brand, commercially available and less harmful than normal cigarettes? They're tabacco and nicotine free, so yes less harmful. They're not a particular brand, there's a few.
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Post by Nelly on Jul 8, 2016 13:16:19 GMT
With Danieljohnson being a distant cousin.
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Post by Nelly on Jul 7, 2016 8:37:50 GMT
Me again, sorry. Those who have been recently - is the 'you must turn up an hour before' rule still in force? I'm a solo theatregoer so that could be pretty dull and awkward for me. Given that I won't have a bag with me and I don't want any merchandise/food/drink, just a quick loo trip and to watch the show, will turning up 20-30 mins in advance be OK? Part one I got to the theatre 20 minutes before the show (got stuck in traffic) - Sailed through no problem Part two I got to the theatre about 35 minutes before the show - Sailed through no problem. My other half who got there about an hour before had to queue for a bit before. If you don't have a bag you're fine but if you do they will check it. They seem to have got it down to a fine art now so a full hour isn't necessary I think.
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Post by Nelly on Jul 6, 2016 16:01:58 GMT
Getting really fed up with this post now. Anyone else feel the star system on here encourages people to add repetitive nonsense in order to get stars, a bit like people getting excited about getting likes on Facebook. We have people now who are advanced members of our community just by posting the same s**t every day. Often thought this about a few people on here! That and starting as many threads as possible.
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Post by Nelly on Jul 5, 2016 11:02:31 GMT
This thread will be the death of this message board. It's crazy that we have nothing left to talk about but the nonsense of this rubbish production. Someone should shut this party down. I'm calling the police. (Just realizing that I might be further enabling the crazies by this post). I do agree with you. I know I've contributed to the silliness but I do feel we should just start again, lock this thread and just have strict rules in the newer one. No repetitive questions etc. Probably draconian but feel some aren't getting the message now.
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Post by Nelly on Jul 5, 2016 10:53:43 GMT
Yeah Darius might be off tonight then. Is Natasha back tonight, do we know yet?
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Post by Nelly on Jul 4, 2016 22:37:42 GMT
When do we think Natasha will be back?
Anybody?
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Post by Nelly on Jul 3, 2016 12:59:58 GMT
On my way to the theatre now to see both parts today, hope it lives up to expectations! Enjoy! Let us know what you think and what it was like all in one day!
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Post by Nelly on Jul 3, 2016 12:58:38 GMT
I'm off to see Carole King at Hyde Park this evening and judging by some tweets it looks like the cast or at least CJ will be joining her on stage. Fantastic bit of promotion for the show.
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Post by Nelly on Jun 30, 2016 17:25:00 GMT
When did you see it on Broadway, George? I'm sure you have a rough idea of some shows you haven't seen yet, nelly! Eh?! I'm allowed to have an opinion, if you read what I said, I said its good and different. But I just think it seems quire overrated and over shows, like Waitress, SoR, Shuffle Along, She Loves Me etc, deserved some awards too? Actually, I don't think you should be allowed to have an opinion on any award a show has or hasn't won if you haven't seen it, other than best score and even then a cast recording might not have everything you hear on it. Not liking the style or a cast recording is one thing but to say something shouldn't have swept awards when you haven't seen it AND say that it didn't give other musicals a chance too is just utter rubbish. They had as much chance of winning as Hamilton did. In fact the hype could have done Hamilton a disservice when it came to awards time.
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Post by Nelly on Jun 30, 2016 16:51:14 GMT
I'm going to throw this in there... Hamilton is very overrated for me! I mean it's good and different but I don't think it should of sweeped the TONYS as it didn't give other good musicals a chance too. I don't see the hype and I've heard better shows than this When did you see it on Broadway, George?
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Post by Nelly on Jun 30, 2016 14:59:16 GMT
That's a Sunday. So it won't interfere with her completing her run in FG Which wouldn't matter as by October, Sheridan will be back I didn't realise they plan on getting rid of her completely if Sheridan returns? Poor Natasha.
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Post by Nelly on Jun 30, 2016 14:14:07 GMT
I don't really know how to begin as I think I'm still processing everything that went on! I absolutely loved being in this audience! I'll never get over all the ghasps at certain points and reveals.
Story wise it's not what I was expecting, I don't know what I was expecting but it was very clever haha!
That time turner wobble is definitely projection.
I'll get my few negatives out:
Having read through the whole thread this is going to be unpopular (I know, there's a thread for that!) but I wasn't that impressed with Noma's Hermione. The two nights I was there I just never felt much emotion coming from her, especially in her line delivery. I had no issues when she was cast. There were bits I thought were brilliant from her. Perhaps it's all caught up with her with what I'm guessing has been a lot of tweaks etc.
The actress playing Delphie (I don't have my programme to hand) I thought wasn't able to portray her character. She never seemed strong or powerful or anything like the Bellatrix we know. Pretty much everything I thought about her has been echoed in this thread so I'll leave it at that.
I didn't love the Hagrid scenes, especially the scene at the end in end at Godrics Hollow, still reeling from what we've witnessed I think it pulled that moment away from us too quickly and I just feel like Chris hasn't quite nailed Hagrid yet. But that'll come. He's got plenty time.
Positives:
All the effects were just perfect, everything I wanted and more. The dueling in the church was just so cool.
The end of Part 1 was just insane, scary and thrilling all at once. Just a massive WOW moment.
Dementors were absolutely awesome.
Thought the cast were so strong and slick, some real great characterisations and I can't wait to see them grow into the character even more with time. Visually perfect.
Absolutely loved Snapes scenes and they made me emotional about him as a character all over again.
I'm sure there's more but I'm at work! I kind of need someone to keep saying 'what did you think of this' to get me talking more haha.
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Post by Nelly on Jun 30, 2016 13:35:06 GMT
Seating wise for Part 2 I still have the same feelings about being at the back as I did in Part 1.
What a magical two nights of theatre.
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Post by Nelly on Jun 29, 2016 10:54:23 GMT
Is it not time to put a nail in this?
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Post by Nelly on Jun 29, 2016 8:56:38 GMT
Sonia Friedman has to be one of the best producers in recent West End history with such excellent business sense. Her portfolio is so diversified, and this sh*tty little production is clearly profitable with or without a star and with or without negative press. She's certainly not scared to take some risks, some pay off some don't.
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Post by Nelly on Jun 29, 2016 8:51:42 GMT
So my seats were on the back row (Row V) at the end of the row.
My view of the stage was clear, the circle overhang does affect a few things but not in a way it'll ruin your experience. I was lucky I was at the end of the row as I could stretch a leg out but the legroom isn't fantastic, my partner found it tight and she's 5ft 3! I think at £45 it was prices about right, no idea what it goes up to after previews.
Part 1 was amazing never felt a buzz in a theatre like it before and after. Can't wait for Part 2 tonight.
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Post by Nelly on Jun 28, 2016 7:56:59 GMT
My turn to see this tonight! Still a bit nervous about my seat right at the back of the stalls but excitement is taking over!
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