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Post by Rory on Mar 28, 2024 11:12:45 GMT
Danny Sapani just announced to lead the cast of Between Riverside and Crazy, hot on the heels of King Lear at the Almeida.
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Post by Rory on Mar 28, 2024 9:44:52 GMT
I'm curious about the next sohoplace show. I imagine they will be announcing soon due to the limited run for Red Pitch, but nonetheless interested to see what they might do. Would love to see them take on another classic like Medea, recent shows have been more contemporary I would imagine an announcement will be coming very soon as Red Pitch is due to finish on 4th May. Also expecting some sort of announcement soon for the Harold Pinter.
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Post by Rory on Mar 27, 2024 12:50:10 GMT
This comment from the always thoughtful critic Marianka Swain, got me thinking. After describing misogny depicted, she starts off describing Myrtle then turns to Sheridan Smith: "It’s also troubling to see the company’s blithe disregard for their lead’s wellbeing, to the point where she’s lying catatonic on the floor. I hope that’s one area where life doesn’t imitate art, and that Smith has great support for this courageous – and personally cathartic – performance." I've sometimes seen shows where the 'Creatives' list includes a 'health and wellbeing' expert, or 'mental health advisor', but nothing is listed on the website for this show. I'm not suggesting this isn't taken care of in some way, for the whole cast to access (not just Smith), but it does feel like a show where signaling the care taken might be something an audience would like to know, to feel more receptive to watch. Swain's full review: www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/opening-night-review-gielgud-theatre Swain's comment is ill-informed. Wessex Grove are quite ahead of the curve in providing support, and proactively engage on their shows with Applause for Thought to support the company. Sheridan Smith said as much herself in her Front Row interview. Their company care is also endorsed in Nicola Hughes' Instagram post today.
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Post by Rory on Mar 27, 2024 10:37:02 GMT
Sinead Cusack joining the cast.
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Post by Rory on Mar 27, 2024 8:26:12 GMT
Wow, this show got crucified. Surely it can't last all the way till July with that reception? I don't think it did. Four stars from Guardian, Time Out and Daily Mail will be enough for the advertising. Even Clive in the Times didn't lambast it and gave it three stars. I still want to see it!
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Post by Rory on Mar 27, 2024 0:15:34 GMT
3* Times
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Post by Rory on Mar 26, 2024 23:08:45 GMT
I am delighted about this transfer. Now I'll get a chance to see it.
I wonder why it's not doing a slightly longer run as Why Am I So Single doesn't start until the end of August.
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Post by Rory on Mar 25, 2024 23:13:11 GMT
Not a musical but to a lot of people's surprise, The Enfield Haunting managed to complete its West End run, when many thought it would never manage to open in London, so bad was the word of mouth from the tour.
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Post by Rory on Mar 25, 2024 19:05:25 GMT
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Post by Rory on Mar 25, 2024 12:16:03 GMT
If they're looking for a replacement, Faith Healer has had brilliant reviews.
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Post by Rory on Mar 24, 2024 9:49:54 GMT
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Post by Rory on Mar 24, 2024 6:19:03 GMT
Does anyone know about the Garrick? Curious as I know For Black Boys has extended four weeks, but might they get something to fill the June/July gap between this and Why Am I So Single? announcing Very Soon Is it another Kenny Wax show? He seems to singlehandedly fill Nimax venues.
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Post by Rory on Mar 23, 2024 21:47:35 GMT
Clive Davis from The Times was in last night. He'll probably hammer it.
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Post by Rory on Mar 23, 2024 7:44:51 GMT
I am at a loss as to what to say. No wait This is the most appalling show I think I’ve ever seen. Was it deliberately created to test the audiences patience? (As well as rip them off) The timeless, witless music and lyrics are the worst I’ve ever heard. If they ever record it (they won’t… can’t… MUST’NT) it could be used to torture people. Sheridan’s ‘singing ‘ was absolutely painful. She can’t sing and this exposes her terribly. A load of tuneless screeching. Even Audra McDonald couldn’t sell these songs though to be fair. What is her character supposed to be? What is the point in all this? I felt embarrassed for every single person on stage. What on earth must they all be thinking- looking out at the dead eyed audience- slowly losing the will to live? There are some seriously talented people on that stage. None of them deserve this. The audience reaction was bewilderment throughout. The shameless curtain call is perhaps the single most mortifying thing I’ve ever seen on a stage. No we won’t get up and clap. No it wasn’t good. Stop trying to engineer a standing ovation. I hated every single moment of this show and I hope it closes the day after reviews come out. I’d rather Thriller Live go into this theatre than this. At least that would give an audience some entertainment and joy. Ivo Van Hove and Rufus Wainwright should be absolutely ashamed of themselves. But did you like it? Ha, God, I wonder will this last?
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Post by Rory on Mar 22, 2024 11:20:03 GMT
A Mirror or Nachtland?
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Post by Rory on Mar 21, 2024 23:57:38 GMT
I’m sorry but drunkenly slagging off a show mid show is not au fait. Especially when you’re in the second row of stalls! I beg people to get some decorum. Ah no, the cast don't need that sh*te!
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Post by Rory on Mar 21, 2024 11:51:25 GMT
I wonder where the Donmar Macbeth is going. My guess is the Gielgud in September before Oliver comes in. Or possibly the Harold Pinter after THOC. Is this definitely going somewhere? Yes it's transferring.
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Post by Rory on Mar 21, 2024 11:21:03 GMT
I wonder where the Donmar Macbeth is going. My guess is the Gielgud in September before Oliver comes in. Or possibly the Harold Pinter after THOC.
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Post by Rory on Mar 21, 2024 10:42:50 GMT
What´s next for the Gielgud? Opening Night ends mid-summer, surely something else should go there in August. Frank Skinner is returning for 3 weeks between 5th and 24th August.
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Post by Rory on Mar 21, 2024 10:41:24 GMT
Sad this isn’t extending. A summer filler for the GL to be announced any day now. Just announced the return of The Wizard of Oz as part of its UK tour from 15 August for 4 weeks Hopefully this means that SATSE will complete its scheduled run til 3rd August
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Post by Rory on Mar 21, 2024 10:40:22 GMT
You've got to hand it to IMcK. His commitment to touring is exceptional.
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Post by Rory on Mar 20, 2024 14:29:09 GMT
lol. Guess the “sign up for priority access” was pointless. I got the booking link because I signed up on the ATG website, don't think it was specifically for ATG plus members.
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Post by Rory on Mar 20, 2024 12:50:55 GMT
Extending from 4th May until 1st June.
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Post by Rory on Mar 20, 2024 12:38:22 GMT
I'm curious about the next sohoplace show. I imagine they will be announcing soon due to the limited run for Red Pitch, but nonetheless interested to see what they might do. Would love to see them take on another classic like Medea, recent shows have been more contemporary I wouldn't be at all surprised if Till the Stars Come Down transferred there at some point this year.
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Post by Rory on Mar 20, 2024 12:06:59 GMT
Ambassadors 10 October 2024 - 15 February 2025
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Post by Rory on Mar 19, 2024 10:11:15 GMT
Booking to 4th January 2025. DMT+ on sale now.
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Post by Rory on Mar 19, 2024 5:33:29 GMT
That is really sad to hear. If not extending, is it coming off early? I have booked for 19th June and hope it holds out until then.
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Post by Rory on Mar 18, 2024 19:12:50 GMT
Email with new artwork received this evening confirming pre-sale tomorrow at 12 noon, with a link coming at 11.30am. Begins 4th October.
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Post by Rory on Mar 18, 2024 9:13:03 GMT
Yes it’s soap opera, but the performances elevate it to a higher level in my opinion. Absolutely. They are truthful characters. You get right inside their skin. You believe in every bit of it because they are so expertly drawn and brilliantly acted. And that is what has moved so many people about this play.
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Post by Rory on Mar 17, 2024 16:09:35 GMT
Rory, do you feel the pricing systems work for your planning? Well it just means that if it's something I really want to see, I have to book in advance at often wild prices and can't leave it to chance for a last minute deal.
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