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Post by londonmzfitz on Jun 19, 2023 12:01:28 GMT
Adored this Tuesday night, and agree Owen Teale is a fabulous Scrooge, very good indeed. Was it always this ... short? Tuesday night I was out on the street by just gone 9.30pm ... And I also feel the staging has moved up - I might not have noticed but for the comment above. I've seen this every year, it moves me every time. Every single time. The staging, the superb lighting, it's all quite magical. Rhys Ifans will probably always be my favourite Scrooge as he was my first here at The Old Vic, but Owen Teale is a very, very close second. It's superb. I usually hold out for the PWC tickets but it's going to be manic with the new casting of Christopher Eccleston, so grabbed a couple of previews. Oh how I love this show. Might pop a last night in the basket too .. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/christopher-eccleston-ebeneezer-scrooge-jack-thorne-rhys-ifans-andrew-lincoln-b2360163.html
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Post by londonmzfitz on Jun 16, 2023 14:27:54 GMT
Carl Mullaney was a favourite of mine at Les Mis (played the nasty snotty bloke after a prostitute and gets Fantine arrested). He was superb in the West End Eurovision 2014 - Flying The Flag Trolly Dolly!
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Post by londonmzfitz on Jun 16, 2023 14:18:02 GMT
I have such happy memories of this (remember the old Leicester Square - can you imagine trying that now). Hailstones through Jersey Boys was a memory. It's usually the Trooping of the Colour day, Saturday, isn't it? I recall watching the Red Arrows zipping over before now. I'll pop by on Sunday (in town for Tim Minchin Sunday evening). But won't stop if there is queuing. It's the final Pretty Woman on Sunday too, so might put my feet up in there if there's a last min ticket.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Jun 9, 2023 14:43:07 GMT
5* Telegraph review by Dominic Cavendish is lovely though. 5* Time Out (Alice Saville) 4* Guardian 4* Evening Standard (Nick Curtis) 4* The Stage
I'm back tonight for my second on this run. Buzzing!
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Post by londonmzfitz on Jun 2, 2023 8:16:47 GMT
During its first run I had argued quite vehemently that Playing Nancy didn’t work where it was, happy to eat my words seeing this a few years down the line. Ditto. My comment at the time - you come buzzing back from the bar full of lols and then - *BAM* - Rita is there to shame you for sniggering at her .. If I was seeing it fresh I might feel the same, but knowing it's coming I am ready for it. Took a friend who quietly commented on the poignancy of that one song -
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Post by londonmzfitz on May 30, 2023 14:45:50 GMT
Went Saturday. Man, I'm overjoyed to be able to see this again. It is such a fun piece, love the music, love the staging, love the performers. I was in Stall B14 - had one of the flags flying past into the auditorium at the start, much to the consternation of the young man on stage. My son and his flatmate were in B18 & 19, said the view was great (I'm in one of those next week). The death scenes were very different to the 2016 staging, kinda miss it, having to properly stretch the imagination back then, but lots of gasps around me at a couple of the new scenes. Great buzz in the Theatre - I'm really hoping for big starry reviews when it opens next week. Saturday night was pretty much perfect, flying flag and one tiny glitch with the Sherriff's holster aside.
"Playing Nancy" - what a lovely song. But - in my head every time I woke through Saturday night/Sunday morning .. Nobody Cares. Argh! and - If I Had My Time Again - what riches! Can't wait for my next visit(s).
Great bar at The Old Vic too - cocktails after the show, "late-night basement bar is open after the show until 12am Mon–Wed and 2am Thu–Sat". Tequila Old Fashioned recommended. Fabulous evening.
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Post by londonmzfitz on May 26, 2023 10:30:34 GMT
With Love Never Dies topping the Musicals Forum today, an update from Adam Pearce (Squelch in the original London performances) yesterday on his recovery from the stroke he had last year (aged 38). Tim Rice has shoved £500 in this morning ... £53,000! www.londontheatredirect.com/actor/adam-pearcewww.gofundme.com/f/adam-pearce-stroke-recovery-fund?viewupdates=1&rcid=r01-168505092217-10cbaddcfb4511ed&utm_medium=email&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_email%2B1137-update-supporters-v5b>My progress has slowed down quite a bit, which is to be expected. It's all about motor skills, stamina and fine tuning now. I'm still walking (long or unknown) journeys with my foot lift brace. Lately on good days, I've been able to clock up over 14,000 steps throughout the day. It's so nice to be travelling into London and doing a number of things, including Auditions, coffee catch ups, going to hospital appointments and the start of Singing lessons all independently. Once again, a massive thank you to you for your donations. With this incredible amount I have been able to afford Physiotherapy Sessions, Occupational Therapy, Therapy equipment, Counselling, Travel expenses, Bills paid, singing lessons and helping my family and I live an as 'normal life' as possible at this moment in time. 6months ago, we didn't think that we would be able to make 'Happy Core Memories' which we have done which is wonderful.<
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Post by londonmzfitz on May 26, 2023 9:09:44 GMT
Row B for Monday. £125 ... but Row C etc £154 with signed programme. However, following the Row B link it asks if you want to pay £12.50 for a signed programme ... so, unless I've got that wrong .....
And it's 3 performances - Monday evening, Tuesday matinee (2.30) and Tuesday evening.
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Post by londonmzfitz on May 23, 2023 9:58:57 GMT
I've got this booked in July, very excited as I've heard such good things about it and LOVE Tim Minchin's work! I've never seen the film - should I watch the film before I watch the show? I'd suggest not, simply because I will forever have in my head the bloke sat behind me at Mama Mia saying to his partner "This is the bit in the film where such and such happens with so and so" ... over and over again. Not whispering either, I think he presumed he was there as a public announcement system for those around him that might think the thing being played out in person right in front of them bore no resemblance to the cinematic thing. Just enjoy it for itself, would be my thought.
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Post by londonmzfitz on May 22, 2023 15:13:09 GMT
And the 18th, and 23 July. More on the Performers thread. And the lovely prices! The man is a gem. £30.50 and £51.75. 90 minute show, no interval.
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Post by londonmzfitz on May 22, 2023 15:11:39 GMT
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Post by londonmzfitz on May 22, 2023 12:44:53 GMT
Rather than derail the Groundhog Day thread, Tim Minchin is having a night (4 June 2023) - possibly more (11 June 2023 has come up on Ticketmaster but not on sale ?-yet-? at the Lyric Theatre.
God Bless the man (whatever God you profess to) and his clever, witty songs.
Adding - @timminchin - 2018 twee - Please remember everyone: DON’T buy tickets for inflated prices on secondary sales sites. I cap my ticket price because I think it’s ****y to charge too much, regardless of demand. These f***ers exploit this to make money for themselves. f*** those guys
2018 - I didn't go to Southend after all (date didn't work for me) but sold my ticket on Twickets, non profit site.
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Post by londonmzfitz on May 22, 2023 12:33:39 GMT
Ticketmaster now showing Friday 9 June *Not On Sale Yet?* for Tim Minchin (I will post on the Tim Minchin thread in Performers rather than derail this one). But Friday 9 June - says the Lyric but - it's Aspects night at the Lyric?
JUN 09 Friday 19:30Fri19:30 Open additional information forLondon Lyric Theatre An Unfunny Evening with Tim Minchin and His Piano 09/06/2023, 19:30 LondonLyric Theatre An Unfunny Evening with Tim Minchin and His Piano
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Post by londonmzfitz on May 22, 2023 11:49:10 GMT
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Post by londonmzfitz on May 22, 2023 11:47:56 GMT
Well, I looked .. at the spinning wheel for Nimax Theatres and the wait for Ticketmaster to kick in, and - well, lucky I didn't have my heart set on it, although still disappointed. Odd seats popped up here and there but it's a journey in on the train the day after a strike and a hotel .... Congrats Stephen on your front stalls and enjoy.
I had front row for Tim in Oxford, years ago, mad entertaining and utterly delightful bloke.
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Post by londonmzfitz on May 22, 2023 10:23:39 GMT
Saturday - Groundhog Day. Thursday - would love to see Dancing in Lughnasa (sold out) .. I'll leave it to the last minute in case of returns. Otherwise might be Guys & Dolls or Newsies, as I'm staying in Wembley overnight, both repeat visits.
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Post by londonmzfitz on May 21, 2023 14:28:48 GMT
Got to wait a week, g'dammit, having booked Lehman Trilogy final performance for last night ...
Tim Minchin is doing a one night show in London on 4 June (Sunday evening), tickets on sale tomorrow. Info via facebook, don't know what theatre or prices (or how high the stage is, etc).... Not his usual comedy show, he says, some Matilda and anything else that takes his fancy.
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Post by londonmzfitz on May 21, 2023 14:25:16 GMT
Made it to the last performance last night. Exceptional, I thought - beautifully paced and very well performed. Audience fully engaged.
Madly enthusiastic curtain call, Nigel Lindsey did a kind of gulp, sob, and then - tears. Lovely evening.
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Post by londonmzfitz on May 19, 2023 13:26:37 GMT
Blooming train strike on the last performance day, I've managed to change my evening stalls to a matinee stalls (driving home to Lincolnshire in daylight rather than midnight). It's a lovely Stalls Row C which might pop up soon, if anyone is looking.
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Post by londonmzfitz on May 19, 2023 13:18:58 GMT
I am beyond excited! They’ve released some rehearsal footage today and can already spot a few minor changes. Looks like there’s some new choreography involving *flags which I don’t remember from the original run*. I saw the first preview of the original Old Vic run. From memory. There were cast members walking through the revolve as "Phil" was singing to the audience, planting place name flags into holes in the revolve, which, as the revolve turned, dropped out and fell onto the stage, with a startled "Phil" stepping over them .. Unscripted comedy moment. Wasn't there on my next visit(s).
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Post by londonmzfitz on May 15, 2023 10:57:08 GMT
Cast in Conversation - Voices Off: Groundhog Day Cast in Conversation – In Person 10.30PM | TUE 20 JUN 2023 GENERAL ADMISSION A
Can't see this has already been mentioned, and I don't think I saw this on my (many) views of the Old Vic website.
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Post by londonmzfitz on May 13, 2023 23:28:28 GMT
Why the love for Finland? It wasn’t a song, it was just shouting. Always extra points from me if it's done in the language of the Country rather than go the populist sung in English route. And I like to imagine it in a European club on a summer evening with people having a bop .... Cha-Cha-Cha-Cha-Cha-Cha!
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Post by londonmzfitz on May 13, 2023 23:10:28 GMT
Well I enjoyed that - although I couldn't watch it without a laptop and twitter to divert from some of the meh songs. Hannah Waddingham is getting big love on Twitter, isn't she stunning. And Sam Ryder ... all those years of UK Nil Points and it wasn't because the rest of Europe hated us (well, not entirely) but because it needed a sweetie like Sam Ryder up front.
Oh gawd, don't think I can watch Sweden again. Should have been Finland, mad entertaining.
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Post by londonmzfitz on May 12, 2023 13:32:30 GMT
I'd booked for the last matinee and last evening performance, so my Row C are up for sale on the Old Vic site ..
(I do love me a last night).
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Post by londonmzfitz on May 12, 2023 11:48:07 GMT
Ditto, wasn't he simply lovely! Changed (ahem) three performance tickets for me. I've got another 3 in Row C so I might give them a call.... (don't judge, I flipping loved this show)...
Apparently Jack (the lovely man) has changed all of mine. 6. Well, 6 visits, taking a friend to two of the shows too....
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Post by londonmzfitz on May 8, 2023 17:55:38 GMT
Ramin Karimloo as "Pirate / Policeman" in Pirates of Penzance, Wimbledon, running Tuesday 12th to Saturday 16th March, 2002. Pirate King was Gary Wilmot, Ruth was ... Su Pollard. Ramin is 13th listed in my programme.
Ditto to the Anna Maxwell Martin in His Dark Materials, NT Ditto to Hugh Jackman in Oklahoma, NT Ditto to Hannah Waddingham in Spamalot I have a programme from La Cava but Gawd I hated that show so I'm not digging it out.
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Post by londonmzfitz on May 8, 2023 17:37:54 GMT
I had a very enjoyable evening last night. Agree with all previous comments re sound, and I'm seeing other similar comments on social media.
My notes from seeing this at the Cadogan were performers were excellent, music good, book needed work. Honestly, if you didn't know the story from the book or the film, I don't know how you'd understand what the heck was going on, even with the Narrator at the side covering the main plotline.
For me it was all about watching Ramin, who performed so well last night. Love to see an orchestra, the ARTSED performers, Nadim Naaman!! Haven't seen him in anything for an age.
(and a big shout-out to the 6pm start from me too ... gives time for drinks before/after).
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Post by londonmzfitz on Mar 19, 2023 12:22:03 GMT
Daniel Mays on C4 Sunday Brunch this morning enthusing over the show. He seems like such a nice guy and is so excited by the show. Asked "how long are you in it for" Said he is "presently til July but there are talks of extensions" ...
It's a great interview, if you can find it on catch-up, he's on throughout the show eating and drinking, but the interview is 2 and a half hours in / 30 mins from the end of the broadcast.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Mar 16, 2023 12:10:40 GMT
Finally dragged my weary bones to see this - booked ages ago on an offer before the tube and train strikes were announced so it really was a toss of a coin if I'd just cut my losses. Involved a train and two buses in rain to get there, hotel and a "severe delays" standing on the Jub line back to my London Bridge office this morning. Proper blooming weary now!
The movement throughout the show is the star for me, in my opinion the dancing is far superior to the singing, the staging is really terrific. I was 2nd row in Richmond, great seat for the price paid, very much enjoyed my evening. My goodness, those young guys can really deliver on dance! Is it Ross Dorrington that does those impressive flips? Honestly, such a great cast.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Mar 14, 2023 20:16:56 GMT
The PWC tickets had all gone, there were still some singles at usual cost dotted around when I got in just before 5pm.
I've used a couple of different browsers before in booking tickets for stuff (not just Old Vic, and not today) to see what gets me a quicker result. I had a good poke around for tickets today before giving up,so I was on the site for maybe 20 minutes .. I don't know if that would cause delays for those further down the queue.
I'm so looking forward to this, I really am.
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