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Post by westendcub on May 24, 2016 12:36:57 GMT
Oh I'm late with 'Mrs Henderson Presents' due to that being last night!!
Seeing 'Made in Dagenham' up in Wolverhampton on Saturday evening!
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Post by westendcub on May 23, 2016 22:09:15 GMT
Was at the musical this evening (my second time) & charmed me once again. I have said before that the songs are great within the show but perhaps aren't all that memorable but on 2nd viewing I heard the lyrics so much more & had much more of an emotional impact...in particular 'Ordinary Girl' is a song I need to seek out...Emma made the house gasp in admiration at her powerhouse moment (Mountains to climb), a star is born ? So the trend of an understudy in a main role was present tonight and high praise to Graham Vick playing 'Vivian' this evening, my friend said if she hadn't seen the notice she would have never known, he brought charm & suave to the role. Oh and George Foreman didn't annoy me, some of the jokes hit (caught myself laughing) & he feels more embedded with the cast. I had forgotten how good the end of act 1 was. Glad I have seen this one again!!
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Post by westendcub on May 23, 2016 11:48:34 GMT
I'm holding out too, I'm not sure how aware out of the theater clicks of the general public knowing and it being the 'hot' ticket, if it's somehow hard to get tickets then I can wait till the new year to see it (and day seating may be option!!)
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Post by westendcub on May 17, 2016 12:53:49 GMT
Is anyone going to see 'Reefer Madness' the musical by SEDOS this week at the Bridewell? It's a fun show! Going tonight with a friend!! We were there last week seeing 'Evita' (Center Stage) and it was blooming brilliant - Can't wait for '9-5' Look forward to tonight - do not know a single song or much about it - my friend as seen the film and a production of this before!
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Post by westendcub on May 16, 2016 12:32:31 GMT
As we are sharing,
Last year after work I walked from Barbican to the National.
Now I had just had a cold and it was a lovely cold evening, I arrived at the theatre and picked up my ticket for 'Treasure Island' (dreadful) and was walking up on the stairs and needed to sneeze, as I put the tissue to my nose I realised I was about to have a nosebleed and rushed to the loo. It seemed to go on for ages and I literally had about 2 mins till the performance time, get my seat a little mortified and parnoid it could happen again.
The show was running late, and a lady piped on a conversation next to me. I was too little in my world and paniced to not really want to engage in a conversation so I must of looked rather rude so of muttering back. Luckily it was just a random one off nosebleed brought up from just getting over a cold and prob the cold temperature outside - the woman next to me must of thought I had left but I had seen in the stalls 9 empty rows so went down there for act 2.
Terrible play but won't forget those few minutes before the show in a hurry!!
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Post by westendcub on May 16, 2016 12:14:51 GMT
I'm going to 'Reefer Madness' tomorrow night at Brideswell theatre (London).
I am tempted to perhaps day seat for 'Showboat' on Saturday, and there is a deal on with Lovetheatre for 'Beautiful' so may look into that!!
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Post by westendcub on May 12, 2016 22:41:19 GMT
Great casting!!
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Post by westendcub on May 6, 2016 10:25:12 GMT
I think it's ending on a good run.
The show is going out tour across North America & coming to the West-End - let's hope it too can sustain to a 1-2 year run.
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Post by westendcub on May 6, 2016 10:20:26 GMT
Never heard of this one before!!
Very intrigued, likely to book for a preview
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Post by westendcub on May 3, 2016 12:21:03 GMT
I get it will be mainly aimed at the young (it's a classic children's book after all) and I didn't bother with 'Annie Jnr' as I had seen it in a proper production years back with Lily Savage but I have always heard lovely things about this musical adaptaion so may just have to go
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Post by westendcub on May 1, 2016 16:06:58 GMT
So far 'Evita' at Bridewell for the Saturday matinee.
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Post by westendcub on Apr 27, 2016 19:22:58 GMT
This is definitely a word of mouth show & those reviews will give it another boost, it won't necessary have every seat sold each night but no doubt over 90% in..I expect like many of their others, come last week it will be hard to get a ticket as its builds its audience!!
My one regret was only deciding & getting a ticket in the 2nd to last week of the 'Carrie' run. Loved it but all of sudden with it ending it sold out meaning I only saw it once!
I really enjoyed this show the other, only a one time for me but I look forward to hearing how others find it on here!
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Post by westendcub on Apr 27, 2016 19:17:34 GMT
Personally love the Denise Van Outen recording, 'Show & Dance' had been my mums CD & when she played it I enjoyed it but as it was something I had seen on stage or the televised version so I couldn't quite relate!!
When it got announced with Denise, mum & I brought tickets & I brought the CD (came out before the show) & then we went & I just loved (I also came out to my mother afterwards (officially), I took her to 'The Yard' for wine afterwards!!). Saw that twice but have not seen since all those years ago but often enjoy a listen.
'Speed Dating' would be a little out-dated now but I loved those changes & the new songs - surprised have gone back to the original writing over the revival
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Post by westendcub on Apr 27, 2016 12:59:14 GMT
Well I am seeing a production of this in Romford on May 31, might be going down to visit friends in Plymouth to see the production starring Jay.
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Post by westendcub on Apr 27, 2016 12:49:48 GMT
So I finally saw this tonight and, well, WOW! SHERIDAN SMITH! I have never seen Sheridan live before but I have been a long time fan of her on Film and TV so I was desperate to see her in this, and she did not disappoint. She is hilarious, touching, heartbreaking... and, in my opinion, a powerhouse voice! Whoever said about speak-singing, she was full out singing tonight and hitting those big belts hard! Such an awe-inspiring performance. The entire cast is amazing, as well as the set and design, it was a brilliant night out with great music and I can't wait to go again! The House was Full and I was quite shocked at the audience response. Considering it was a mainly older crowd, I was stunned to hear applause and cheers well before songs were finished and a full standing ovation all at once at the end, was a great atmosphere. If you can only see one show this year, this has to be it. So glad you loved it mate!! I'm twice at Chocolate Factory so don't plan on seeing at Savoy but glad it sounds like it's only enhanced since going on to a bigger stage & space!! What are your thoughts on Darius performance? I personally thought he was a marvel and it's finally his time to show the West-End what he's got in what is no doubt a big hit!! Bring on the cast recording!!
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Post by westendcub on Apr 27, 2016 6:54:12 GMT
Only ever seen a very amuater production of this in Windsor, it introduced me to the wonderful original cast recording & the music which I have been love with ever since with 'Nobody's Side' being one of my all time favourite musical numbers ever - I love the bonkers 'One night in Bangkok' - the wile score is a thrill!!
Would love to see this show, fingers crossed!!
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Post by westendcub on Apr 26, 2016 21:06:26 GMT
Feel completely drained after this, after the high of 'The End of Longing' last night tonight as felt so flat.
What a bizarre play, personally I couldn't find the funny in this, I'm normally good with humor mixed with dark elements but I just felt so unconnected throughout.
I think the cast did a sterling job but with a weak book & underdevolped characters.
For me there was no heart to this, sadly this one just wasn't for me.
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Post by westendcub on Apr 25, 2016 23:41:52 GMT
Interesting...am seeing this in Romford next month!!!
I wouldn't say the films forgotten, it's a classic but I too wonder if it has an audience
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Post by westendcub on Apr 25, 2016 22:12:28 GMT
Well I was in the audience tonight & can tell you that Matthew's understudy was a wonder & delivered the goods & gave an outstanding performance (standing ovation well deserved).
I only felt around 5 seconds of disappointed when it got announced this afternoon as found out this was his understudy time to take the spotlight for the first time & I would be there to see him step into the shoe's of a star attraction.
Even without Matthew there, he's writing & the characters has written means it has precense without him starring tonight.
I didn't know what to expect going on with lukewarm reviews & not much a buzz on here but I loved it.
It had a funny & relatable first half then a darker act 2, confronting at times & emotional (yes I cried!!)
Been a fan of Lloyd Owen for years & can't complain for the nakedness but I loved how his character shows depth in Act 2.
So I personally loved this show & am very much thinking of going again before it closes
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Post by westendcub on Apr 25, 2016 15:18:21 GMT
The year of '9-5' & 'Made in Dagenham' it seems out on the scene!!
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Post by westendcub on Apr 25, 2016 12:46:05 GMT
The song is called There Right There and I can neither understand why it was cut. I think the Legally Blonde Remix was cut as well littleflyer completely agree with all of what you said (it was me who wondered about Vivienne wearing a white dress - I firstly mistook Whitney for Vivienne) apart from Tupele. After seeing her six times over the last two weekends, I really disliked her portrayal. You are very right, I do have a habit of calling it by the wrong song title (but I have no excuse having seen this show 4 times and many a listen of the Broadway/London recordings) ;-) Again I can't get my head around cutting down the remix - it's really a normal running length musical without any cuts as it is!!
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Post by westendcub on Apr 25, 2016 12:42:41 GMT
I'm staying optimistic that the day queue won't get ridiculously busy for this - I don't think the summer will affect it all that much as I doubt it'll be top of many tourists' lists of shows to see (Sheridan's not really a huge name outside the UK), so hopefully when I do find a free Saturday to queue I won't have to get up at 5am! Thank goodness for theatremonkey's updates! I wouldn't take that as a given, Sheridan has a lot of younger fans who would be on school/college holidays, so will therefore be able to dayseat during the summer. Agree, I too can see day seat queue picking up in the holidays!
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Post by westendcub on Apr 25, 2016 12:41:18 GMT
This is definitely something I now go to a lot more since I moved into London in 2014.
Two of my favorite companies are 'Sedos' and 'Centre Stage' that often perform at Brideswell - I have enjoyed 'I love you, you're perfect now change', 'Sunset Boulevard' and have got 'Evita' coming up and plan to book for '9-5 the musical' this summer. I've seen others at Bridewell such as 'Sunshine on Leith' and have travelled to all zones to see many a show in theater pub etc. I adore the recent production of 'Legally Blonde' at 'Upstairs at the Gatehouse' and saw it twice!
It really is great to see some shows that you wither missed in the West-End, you love or is rarely performed. I've also discovered 'Performing school of Arts' in Chiswick and was spellbinded by their version of 'Disney's Beauty and the Beast' so am keeping my eye out for what musical they do next!
Upcoming I am off to Wolverhampton to see 'Made in Dagenham' which I am big fan of and we just discovered that 'Big the musical' is on in Romford at the end of May so going to head to Essex to see it!
Not to sound all 'Aladdin' but discovering hight quality am-dram and the fringe has opened me up to a 'whole new world'
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Post by westendcub on Apr 25, 2016 12:32:23 GMT
Going to "Lucky Stiff" @ the Drayton Arms tomorrow. Never been there before. I went to see 'The Memory Show' musical here a few weeks back, it's a lovely pub theatre (very posh part of town too, you walk past a Ferrari dealership!!). Enjoy, I will try and catch this one. This week I'm going to: Tonight: 'The End of Longing' Tuesday: 'Hand to God' So far plays but may try see a show on Sat
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Post by westendcub on Apr 25, 2016 12:26:21 GMT
My friend has got tickets for tomorrow night, so shall be seeing this with him before it closes this weekend.
I really don't know much about it (not even read reviews), the fact it hasn't found it's audience here so does mean I am going in expecting bad things.
In fact I have no expectations with this one, just going to see and hope I enjoy the play!!
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Post by westendcub on Apr 25, 2016 12:20:47 GMT
'Gay or European' is the best moment and song - why god why would you even think of cutting it by one verse?
If they needed to cut surely 'Blood in the Water' could be cut down
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Post by westendcub on Apr 25, 2016 12:08:31 GMT
Not seen this but I should be booking for 'Centre Stage' production of this very musical at Brideswell (London) this July.
This one that's been on my list for ages to see!!
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Post by westendcub on Apr 23, 2016 19:59:55 GMT
Oh bless that was you, I was 3rd row but yes f you are yet to book & hate any interaction from the cast then don't sit in the front row..you very may will be petted & touched (all over ?)
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Post by westendcub on Apr 23, 2016 18:06:40 GMT
Had a ball at the matinee!!
Out with friends so will write more tomorrow but that was big fun, camp & oh so un-pc!!
Think they have another word of mouth show on there hands again!! Grab a ticket, leave brain at the bar & just have fun!!
Anyways one or two things to go in detail about (including bad behaviour that the staff dealt with & no troubles in Act 2)
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Post by westendcub on Apr 23, 2016 9:10:25 GMT
Off to see this at the matinee this afternoon
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