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Post by anthony40 on May 17, 2024 17:03:49 GMT
Oh, don’t forget Biggins.
Biggins is always there at these sort of things
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Post by anthony40 on May 16, 2024 19:23:08 GMT
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Post by anthony40 on May 16, 2024 11:03:28 GMT
So I have watched this a trailer a couple of times and have some observations.
Firstly, this looks lush and expanded in a way that they could never do on stage.
For the students at Shiz University, the costumes seem similar to the stage production.
There is obviously some sort of back story for Elphabah, as we see her as a little green girl. Possibly when she's explaining why Nessarose is in the wheelchair.
We also see a burning effigy; presumably for The March of the Witch Hunters.
We also see a glimpse of Dr. Dillamond. It would be interesting to see the way that he and Elphabah communicate and sing Something Bad.
The set up for Popular is there, with Elphabah having long, braided hair. In fact, I think it's underscored.
I do wonder about Michelle Yeoh. I have no doubt if her acting abilities however it's the singing. Now, I do appreciate the character doesn't sing in the manner of others in this story but I'm guessing where required, she'll 'Rex Harrison sing-speak'?
It's all looking very promising!
I've no doubt that theatre geeks around the world are hyperventilating with excitement as much as we are.
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Post by anthony40 on May 16, 2024 9:17:29 GMT
When they released front row for Wizard of Oz for £20 they ended up having reprice them to £10 as it was SO bad so I'm actually gonna hold my nerve and wait. Goodluck to you all though. What? The show was so bad? Or the view?
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Post by anthony40 on May 16, 2024 9:16:29 GMT
I still don’t understand how DG is a satisfactory ending to the first film. It’s a very satisfactory ending to Act 1 of the show because you go into the interval eager to come back in 20 minutes to see what happens but imagine leaving at the interval? Nothing is resolved. I don’t get it. I don't get why they decided to make two films instead of just one really long one?
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Post by anthony40 on May 15, 2024 20:56:06 GMT
Just napped me a ticket! 20 quid- can't go wrong!
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Post by anthony40 on May 15, 2024 19:25:58 GMT
(I could be entirely wrong but) is he in One Short Day on stage? My recollection is that he turns up unexpectedly at the station to see Elphabah off to the Emerald City. This is the first inkling that Glinda has that something might be going on between them. Then the two girls head off together. They then see Wisomania where those minion things come out. But I don't remember Fiyero being in the Emerald City in the One Short Day sequence. Again, I could be wrong. He isn’t! But someone reported that the movie added him into the scene with new lines Oh, I see
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Post by anthony40 on May 15, 2024 19:22:45 GMT
@bobbievanhussen has Fiyero been cut from One Short Day? We’ve seen multiple/different parts from the scene and he hasn’t appeared in any. (I could be entirely wrong but) is he in One Short Day on stage? My recollection is that he turns up unexpectedly at the station to see Elphabah off to the Emerald City. This is the first inkling that Glinda has that something might be going on between them. Then the two girls head off together. They then see Wisomania where those minion things come out. But I don't remember Fiyero being in the Emerald City in the One Short Day sequence. Again, I could be wrong.
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Post by anthony40 on May 15, 2024 16:10:31 GMT
I watched this on my mobile at the bus stop.
Amazing in not strong enough.
I’m gonna quote Evan Hansen “Words fail!”
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Post by anthony40 on May 15, 2024 11:14:23 GMT
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Post by anthony40 on May 13, 2024 20:04:07 GMT
I don't but inappropriate language to post on Social Media, I feel.
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Post by anthony40 on May 13, 2024 19:33:40 GMT
Remember what happened last time you got excited BurlyBeaR? You started to squeal! Remember?
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Post by anthony40 on May 13, 2024 17:37:51 GMT
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Post by anthony40 on May 13, 2024 12:21:01 GMT
could anyone who's going potentially do me a huge favour? If I do go, I could help out. I plan on going. However as I have some things to do in the afternoon, I will only be there to do what I have to before leaving. I should add, if anyone sees me, feel free to say hello. Depends on what it is?
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Post by anthony40 on May 13, 2024 12:18:54 GMT
I’m think of going, so for any folk who have been previously, what sort of time is it best to get there if doors open at 10am? Are we talking crazy queues for this? Thanks for any info. A large, long queue- however not as long as West End Live. Be prepared for a lot of tourist and others asking "What's gong on?" and "What's the queue/What are you queueing for?" Be prepared also for several well built guys- some with back hair- dragged up as Madme. Twinky. Also a lot of stagey youth; alas some are pretentious!
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Post by anthony40 on May 13, 2024 8:23:48 GMT
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Post by anthony40 on May 10, 2024 8:09:18 GMT
The cast, the production team and everyone involved must be getting so excited.
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Post by anthony40 on May 9, 2024 20:31:59 GMT
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Post by anthony40 on May 9, 2024 20:29:04 GMT
Try the National Theatre shop.
Usually, whatever play is currently running, regardless of which theatre- if it'd been published, it will be displayed.
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Post by anthony40 on May 9, 2024 14:58:24 GMT
Personally, I think this is great show.
Not just because if the story, or the music or the fact that it was written by Willy Russell.
I think it's a great piece because it knows what sort of show it is. It works on so many levels and doesn't overcomplicate things.
I also think that it's simplicity is a great way to ease newcomers into theatre, specifically musical theatre.
I took my parents to see it when they were visiting at it's home in London, The Phoenix Theatre about a year before it ended and to this day my father, who rarely goes to the theatre, still tells anyone who will listen to him as to how great it was.
It's deep rooted in the North and I remember reading somewhere at the time of development that Willy Russell's only request was that the Liverpool accent was used by all actors on stage.
It has run for many years up and down the country and I predict it will continue to do so for many years to come.
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Post by anthony40 on May 9, 2024 14:29:46 GMT
I caught the bus to Baker Street on Tuesday night which took me right past the theatre
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Post by anthony40 on May 9, 2024 11:24:24 GMT
I did read something about this yesterday on X (Twitter)
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Post by anthony40 on May 9, 2024 9:51:41 GMT
Just out of curiosity, does anyone know why it has taken so long for this to be (finally) released?
Whilst I appreciate that it will be streaming, does anyone know if there will be a DVD/Blu-Ray release in the future?
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Post by anthony40 on May 7, 2024 21:07:03 GMT
Sounds like there could be quite a number of us there, which is exciting!
Just to give everyone advance warning- I am absolutely rubbish (and I really can’t stress this enough) at remembering names.
I’m great with faces, just not names.
So, with a profile name to remember and your actual name, there’s very little chance I’m afraid. I’m apologising in advance!
It’s gonna be embarrassing!
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Post by anthony40 on May 7, 2024 18:41:20 GMT
He was also Shirley Valentine’s husband in the film
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Post by anthony40 on May 7, 2024 13:00:59 GMT
I follow Theatre Fan on social media and to be fair, most of his predictions are accurate.
I have even met him on more that one occasion.
However last week, or the week before, he broke to announcement about a project which I was aware of and had posted on my Facebook back in August last year!
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Post by anthony40 on May 7, 2024 12:32:52 GMT
Well, everyone knows what I look like!
That moustache is pretty distinguishable.
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Post by anthony40 on May 7, 2024 7:36:17 GMT
Welcome cronker
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Post by anthony40 on May 6, 2024 19:56:33 GMT
"Of course, what do you think?!" It's for DeMille to direct!
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Post by anthony40 on May 6, 2024 19:55:18 GMT
I saw it with the original cast. It was a bloody great show!
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