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Post by theatremad on Aug 7, 2019 14:31:50 GMT
Warning, possibly contentious comment Caught this Saturday, found it contrived, hellishly infuriating and walked out at the interval. Didn't care for a single character and got annoyed by the whole design.
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Post by theatremad on Aug 1, 2019 13:03:43 GMT
I have one matinee and one evening in London to fill.
Done all the long running musicals, so anything and anywhere?
Struggling and know the board can help.
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Post by theatremad on Jul 27, 2019 22:12:06 GMT
A question for those that have done the Henrys Trilogy Day. How does it work out timings wise approx?
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Post by theatremad on Jul 23, 2019 9:17:45 GMT
Either: Guy Jones Unknown Rivers: Daniel Bailey The Haystack: Roxana Silbert
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Post by theatremad on Jul 23, 2019 9:01:34 GMT
Directors so far:
King of Hells: Michael Boyd Botticelli on Fire: Blanche McIntyre Ravens: Spassky vs Fischer: Annabelle Comyn
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Post by theatremad on Jul 23, 2019 8:56:31 GMT
Boticelli in the Fire by Jordan Tannahill Ravens: Spassky vs Fischer by Tom Morton-Smith
Both in Main
And in Downstairs:
The Haystack by Al Blyth Either by Ruby Thomas Unknown Rivers by Chinonyerem Odimba
Not heard of most of the writers but Morton-Smith is exciting based on Oppenheimer and Boticelli intrigues.
No descriptions yet just titles aside from King of Hells
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Post by theatremad on Jul 23, 2019 7:45:26 GMT
New season announcement today, finally. Roxana Silbert's first I believe
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Post by theatremad on Jul 22, 2019 16:17:07 GMT
Very difficult to answer this and put in order so not going to try: - David Edgar's Pentecost at the RSC in 1995: still talking about this 24 years later - Tim Supple's Indian Dream at the RSC in 2006: amazing and blew me away - Scenes from a Marriage at Coventry Belgrade with Imogen Stubbs: just amazing OK, going to have to add some more:
- Ian McKellen one man tour 2019 last night at the RSC's RST: blown away by this and will be talking about it for many more years, not least because I had a minute involvement in the performance
- His Dark Materials at both the NT and Birmingham Rep: both times the sheer magic of these two plays blew me away
- Here Lies Love @ NT: another one I can never stop thinking about
- Our Town at the Almeida: love the play and done in such a clever way
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Post by theatremad on Jul 20, 2019 17:17:38 GMT
Very difficult to answer this and put in order so not going to try:
- David Edgar's Pentecost at the RSC in 1995: still talking about this 24 years later - Tim Supple's Indian Dream at the RSC in 2006: amazing and blew me away - Scenes from a Marriage at Coventry Belgrade with Imogen Stubbs: just amazing
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Post by theatremad on Jul 17, 2019 7:43:11 GMT
Julian the Apostate and Emperor Julian by Ibsen in their entirety David Edgar's Eastern Europe trilogy (Shape of the Table, Pentecost and Prisoner's Dilemma) Season of Sondheim's Sunday in the Park paired with some other plays about painters such as Stanley and Seven Acts of Mercy Shakespeare's Henry VI in its entirety with Richard III (including Margaret) Can I have a discount for booking all of your season? You may with pleasure. I realise the David Edgar has been done recently but a longer run be fab
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Post by theatremad on Jul 15, 2019 9:44:04 GMT
Julian the Apostate and Emperor Julian by Ibsen in their entirety
David Edgar's Eastern Europe trilogy (Shape of the Table, Pentecost and Prisoner's Dilemma)
Season of Sondheim's Sunday in the Park paired with some other plays about painters such as Stanley and Seven Acts of Mercy
Shakespeare's Henry VI in its entirety with Richard III (including Margaret)
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Post by theatremad on Jul 12, 2019 13:14:00 GMT
They already have........discuss. Too true so far, though the hanging pendants in the RSC foyer shows all 3
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Post by theatremad on Jul 12, 2019 11:09:11 GMT
Here's hoping the RSC don't cop out
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Post by theatremad on Jul 12, 2019 9:39:08 GMT
Well that's saved me some money as had planned on 3 Henry VI plays and Richard III, though suspect I'll book Women beware Women too
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Post by theatremad on Jul 9, 2019 19:45:43 GMT
Wonder if they will save R3 for the 2020 summer season, more of a BO draw. Am hoping for Middleton. Good point Learfan. Middleton be great.
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Post by theatremad on Jul 9, 2019 19:39:44 GMT
Season announced Friday
Guessing Henry VI and Richard III but no idea what else
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Post by theatremad on Jul 5, 2019 9:49:36 GMT
Haha, sorry I'm still in therapy for Tamar's Revenge, will go down as one of the worst productions ever seen.
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Post by theatremad on Jul 1, 2019 15:18:03 GMT
RSC is always buy tickets for any and every show if its in Stratford, and on the rare occasions they premiere outside of Stratford I'll go. Live 3 miles away and it was my first passion.
National Theatre went through a phase of being similar to the RSC, though I'm now more selective.
Its quite often the playwright and the play, if its been on my bucket list or I've heard good things about their previous work. Peter Gynt at the National had nothing to do with actor or adaptor, it was purely based on my love of this play. Same with Bartholomew Fair
Very rarely is it the director/lead actor or anything else. Most shows I book seem to not announce any casting until after I've kissed goodbye to my cash and am going.
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Post by theatremad on Jun 27, 2019 8:42:30 GMT
Tonight: Small Island at Stratford on Avon Picturehouse Friday: singing in a concert at my old school Saturday matinee: Dream at the Bridge Monday: Measure at Stratford
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Post by theatremad on Jun 22, 2019 22:17:29 GMT
I recall Angelo attacking her pinning her back on a psychiatrist’s couch. Did you see the famous Jonathan Miller production ? I would have loved to have seen it. No, I didn't see the Miller production. The only other production of the play I've seen in the UK was a big production at the RSC/Stratford, directed by Stephen Pimlott. Great cast: Alex Jennings, Michael Feast, Stella Gonet, Toby Stephens, Caroline Blakiston, and what seemed like all the residents of Stratford as citizens of Vienna. The production I regret missing was in Central Park in 1976, with Meryl Streep, though I did see Streep in Happy End the following year. Ah the glorious Steven Pimlott production. Still my favourite
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Post by theatremad on Jun 20, 2019 9:11:04 GMT
Got two show day for the Brilliant Friend, having adored it at Kingston. Went end of Row B in Stalls, as vaguely remember though on flat you don't have anyone in front of you
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Post by theatremad on Jun 17, 2019 14:51:51 GMT
Crooked Dances - Thursday 20th June Something not sure what matinee 22nd June Top Girls - evening of 22nd
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Post by theatremad on May 29, 2019 19:44:06 GMT
A lot of early 90s RSC shows. Especially The Venetian Twins and Murder in the Cathedral. But most of all the Russell Beale Ghosts
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Post by theatremad on May 12, 2019 17:28:18 GMT
Interesting, got upstairs seats which probably means won't see a thing. Thinking we're getting a whole fair inside and out
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RSC 2019
May 7, 2019 14:38:48 GMT
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Post by theatremad on May 7, 2019 14:38:48 GMT
I am not sure that telling us they are transferring some shows counts as a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT. More like stating the obvious! Also its now in the programmes as running in London or was in the Provoked Wife one
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Post by theatremad on May 5, 2019 6:26:07 GMT
Out at 10.40 which does make it a long show but I didn’t think it dragged tho' I would have cut a scene and a couple of songs and some dialogue. I really enjoyed this. It does show you an interesting stage in the development of the play about love and marriage. It has half a happy ending I suppose, looks back to Shakespeare and on to the more sentimental romantic comedies to come. It is very funny and also has a few dark moments so quite contemporary in feel. Super cast: Caroline Quentin outstanding as is Alexandra Gilbreath whose energy drives it on. Jonathan Slinger superb of course. Everyone v good. I don’t think I have seen this play before so I was surprised that it is so good and has something to say to us now. They should do The Relapse Vanbrugh's other biggie, which I also don’t think I’ve seen. They adjusted the language just a little to make it clearer. Pleased you enjoyed it, Im going to give it a second viewing later in the run. The RSC did The Relapse in 1995 or so, with Victor Spinetti as the fop and Jennifer Ehle and Hugh Quarshie amongst others. Loved that show. Possibly ripe for another showing
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Post by theatremad on May 3, 2019 12:23:16 GMT
Saw first preview last night. Advertised running time is 2hrs 40 plus 20 mins interval. Came down last night at 10.45pm (2hrs 55 plus 20 mins interval).
This will be a marmite show. Its currently played at a deathly slow pace and needs further pruning than just bringing it to the required run time. Feels like each scene is a labour rather than fun.
Decent set though they really only use the back entrances and a door in a false wall. No entries from audience. New designer so wonder where he designed this for in his head.
Caroline Quentin is a joy, Les Dennis barely says a word. The stand out for me was Natalie Dew as Bellinda.
It has the makings of a great theatre show but its by no means there yet.
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Post by theatremad on May 1, 2019 8:57:29 GMT
Having had a nose around on Jonathan Broadbents agency profile (Henry IV and V ensemble), he is also listed as being in the next tetralogy at the Globe.
Couldnt see a thread for these, and we have no formal announcement yet from the Globe but now officially excited.
Saving up for this as well as the same set of plays when the RSC pull their finger out and announce (obviously after the Globe attempt)
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Post by theatremad on May 1, 2019 6:49:50 GMT
Irish Chinese Takeaway: Paddy Fields. Many years ago in Dublin
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Post by theatremad on Apr 30, 2019 17:50:21 GMT
Now finishing on 1st June, not the 15th. Thank god I'm booked in this saturday
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