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Post by loureviews on Mar 19, 2016 22:01:50 GMT
Live outside the UK but not in the UK where ITV has acquired the rights to broadcast highlights first. So will the whole thing be available in the UK later? Seems a shame that we only get highlights
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Post by loureviews on Mar 19, 2016 11:19:33 GMT
But all the other main leads were were on last night, yes? (Not always that observant but looking at the programme it looks as if they were).
Really enjoyable show.
Edit - looks as if Don was the understudy as well.
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Post by loureviews on Mar 19, 2016 11:02:33 GMT
Looked like a full house tonight which was really encouraging. I noticed for the first time tonight what a beautiful theatre the Aldwych is. Joanna Woodward on for Carole and she was brilliant! Really played on the naivety of the early scenes. Lots of gasps from the audience as they recognised each song, which I thought was sweet. Enjoyed it much more the second time. It's such a slick production with a great score, it's hard not to enjoy! So that wasn't Cassady? We were on the front row and I had no idea ... was there an announcement we missed?
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Post by loureviews on Mar 12, 2016 21:04:33 GMT
I'm afraid I have no idea who Patti Murin is, but this blog post makes her sound terribly unprofessional.
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Post by loureviews on Mar 12, 2016 19:15:00 GMT
This is now in its last week, has anyone else been? Kathryn Hunter is a little powerhouse dynamo in the lead, as ever, and Ellie Kendrick does well as Christian, but not really convinced of the all-women cast approach. Still, this was enjoyable and well done, with a translation by Glyn Maxwell that might have lost the poetry of the classic Anthony Burgess version but which still balances the comic and the tragic.
House only a quarter full, though, at today's matinee which seems a pity.
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Post by loureviews on Mar 11, 2016 18:11:14 GMT
I've gone for a £65 stalls in September...
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Post by loureviews on Mar 11, 2016 8:14:16 GMT
Tour tix on sale now West End run from 12pm tomorrow 100 tickets from £10-20 for all performances From where? I can't find a link to this or any details of tour venues.
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Post by loureviews on Mar 9, 2016 20:20:37 GMT
I'll be at both Sir Ian events as well. For the interview back of the central block, bit further forward for the RIII.
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Post by loureviews on Mar 8, 2016 8:19:19 GMT
Northern Ballet's 1984 was on BBC last week and is on iPlayer and Catch Up until the end of the month.
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Post by loureviews on Mar 8, 2016 8:11:07 GMT
Generally I liked it but the moment Valjean stepped out of the sewer covered in sh@t and then started singing made me giggle.
Anne Hathaway though was incredible. Crowe was good on the acting side but rubbish at the songs.
Good to see Colm at the final scene, nicely done. And Cameron Mack and co cameo was fun.
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Post by loureviews on Mar 4, 2016 18:04:53 GMT
It's normally a very civilised line, but can be slow moving. I'd allow 45 rather than 30 minutes if you can, but they wouldn't start if there was still a line at the box office anyway (not if the house manager is any good, anyway). Also, remember if you are fussy about seats, you'll need to allow for ticket collection and then getting in line to go in, too. Many thanks, very helpful.
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Post by loureviews on Mar 4, 2016 18:02:25 GMT
I'd actually prefer to see Ria Jones in this, Glenn Close is the only thing putting me off. It's one of my favourite scores but she's not my favourite Norma by a long way. I haven't seen Ria in much but she was amazing in Jerry's Girl's recently, and I imagine she would fit perfectly. I saw Ria years ago in Anything Goes and she was fabulous. Her brother Ceri Dupree is pretty good too, he was in Hot Stuff at Oldham a long time ago. I think they've performed together as well.
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Post by loureviews on Mar 4, 2016 15:59:30 GMT
West Side Story's ending Les Mis many bits JCS Gethsemane Kinky Boots Not My Father's Son and the pure joy of the ending Sunset Boulevard As If We Never Said Goodbye Rocky Horror I'm Going Home Blood Brothers Tell Me It's Not True Miss Saigon lots of it
probably lots of others
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Post by loureviews on Mar 4, 2016 12:00:08 GMT
I can't see another thread for Southwark P and I have a question. You have to collect tickets on the day and I believe they are unallocated. Is there usually a chaotic scrum to do this or would it be reasonable to think 30 mins before would be OK and have time to get programme etc before show starts?
(This is for Cyrano).
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Post by loureviews on Feb 28, 2016 10:29:21 GMT
My goodness is this still going? Got an absolute drubbing in The Other Place. I returned my tickets. November to April I believe.
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Post by loureviews on Feb 27, 2016 17:50:35 GMT
Just got back from this and trying to formulate my thoughts. I didn't dislike it as such but at 100 mins it is far too long and despite some good ideas it goes nowhere.
Seeing Wallace Shawn in his own work was interesting though. Anyone else been? Thoughts?
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Post by loureviews on Feb 24, 2016 18:34:40 GMT
Re BFI ticket returns. Only if the screening is sold out or with 24 hours notice.
I have BFI membership, £35, mainly for priority booking and shop discounts.
Barbican membership, £45, good for no booking fees and some discounts but the members bar opens at weird times.
National, £80. Mainly to get priority on Travelex in particular.
Southbank Centre, £250. Was good for facilitated booking but we have been told that benefit has been withdrawn as they now have too many members. Can attend events and rehearsals but we don't do that much. Can book a table in the members bar.
ATG, £40. Usually pays for itself with discounts etc but we tend to stick to Richmond and the odd central London venue.
Just joined Old Vic, £60. Will see how that goes.
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Post by loureviews on Feb 23, 2016 21:32:16 GMT
I LOVED it!! Saw it a few times during its brief run, including its final night. As others have said, it was not what people might gave expected Cameron to do. I have the 5 track disc they recorded. Was the full show ever fully recorded in the studio, or was it just those few songs? And of course the double cd, which was only recorded for cast, but later released. The Wogan recording and the whole show at the Piccadilly is available on youtube, I was watching bits of it again recently, though it not the greatest recording. The security guards stripping at the end was not expected, but much appreciated ON WITH CULTURE!!!! Thank you so much for pointing out the YT stuff! What a nostalgic time I have just had
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Post by loureviews on Feb 21, 2016 16:10:39 GMT
I've got around 70 cast recordings (cassettes, CDs). The one I listen to the most is - if it counts, as a concept album - 'Chess'. If I had to pick a pure OLC, it would be 'Miss Saigon', or 'Side by Side by Sondheim'.
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Post by loureviews on Feb 20, 2016 11:10:38 GMT
It was certainly an experience. Quite unlike any other Mackintosh production and endearingly awful. The CD though is fun and the Wogan special gave a good flavour of the best bits, if not the whole spirit of the show. The late Tony Monopoly was the star if memory serves.
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Post by loureviews on Feb 19, 2016 22:38:47 GMT
The play is brilliant, and Tracie Bennett was sublime in the previous production. I just struggle to see anyone top that performance... The same goes for Hilton MacRae.
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Post by loureviews on Feb 13, 2016 10:33:25 GMT
Didn't Kathryn Hunter play Lear? Yes nearly twenty years ago! And she was excellent.
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Post by loureviews on Feb 12, 2016 20:48:56 GMT
Well, if Frances de La Tour could do it as Cleopatra ...
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Post by loureviews on Feb 12, 2016 20:46:56 GMT
Top prices in excess of £125 apparently, but mid-prices at £75 and £50-odd.
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Post by loureviews on Feb 12, 2016 7:34:47 GMT
Whaaaaaat? Wow and all that. Amazed and definitely interested.
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Post by loureviews on Feb 10, 2016 7:32:28 GMT
Best part is the orchestra - otherwise, one of my worst theatre experiences ever. Couple next to me left within 15 minutes, at the interval half my row emptied out. Looking around the theatre it seems that many others chose to escape too - which must have been disheartening for the cast to see, since most of the auditorium is lit up by blinding light effects for most of the show. Firstly, there were major sound issues insofar as you could hardly hear Liam Neeson's narration and I would say some of the singers were practically inaudible. The orchestra sounds gorgeous but was far, far too loud and overpowering. Next as the poster above me mentioned, some frankly bizarre choreography and massively over-cast production overall. First act basically consists of cast members running on and off stage with the odd over-reaction to a flame effect. The set was incredibly cheap. Tripod looks as though it was made of straws and papier mâché while Neeson is projected onto random bits of tatty fabric that sporadically descend every now and again. Blurry projections with naff CGI too. Daniel Bedingfield an utter joke - he can't act, so why is he in theatre? His repeated attempts at falsetto really do have to be heard to be believed. Massive blooper when huge Tripod descended from rafters and awkwardly stood at the side of the stage for half of act 2. Also, as mentioned, watch out for the garish strobe lights which genuinely hurt your eyes... It was frankly awful. I'd forgive it for being first preview except problems seem far more fundamental. Spend your money on something else. Oh dear. We have front row tickets. Take earplugs and sunglasses?
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Post by loureviews on Feb 8, 2016 18:41:21 GMT
St John's for a concert with Nicola Benedetti on Thursday, and As You Like It at the National on Sunday.
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Post by loureviews on Feb 5, 2016 8:28:00 GMT
Yes it is certainly loud!
We were there last night. Enjoyed the songs. Good to see Rasa given her due as many forget the contribution she made to the band.
Actor playing Mick replaced in second half after becoming indisposed. Haven't come across this before.
We were front row of the dress circle. Excellent seats.
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Post by loureviews on Feb 4, 2016 12:59:53 GMT
My first opera was Madame Butterfly, then Tosca, then The Flying Dutchman. But I like most of them, and I am very fond of Carmen, despite the repetition. I haven't seen anything at the ROH or ENO yet though but was a regular Opera North audience member when I lived up north.
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Post by loureviews on Feb 4, 2016 12:54:58 GMT
The worst thing, simply, is this: it’ll never be on DVD. This has cult movie status written all over it. It’s like Reefer Madness The Musical with the ironic layer taken off. It’s like The Room, or The Wicker Man – moment after moment fails to do what its three (three!) writers want it to do, yet attempts it with such aplomb it’s amazing. It’s prime drinking game material (drink every time someone says “Charlie”), it’s vintage ‘mock mercilessly’ material, and all I could think was that it’s a crying shame I’ll never watch this with friends on a Saturday night. Moment after moment after moment is so bad that, once recorded, it would become iconic. It’s not quite So-Bad-It’s-Good, because it’s so patronising and mocking that it leaves quite a sour taste, but beyond that it’s majestic. In fact, I might go back, pick the furthest corner seat in the circle, bring in a hipflask and laugh myself silly. It’s sh*te. Nothing about it redeems it. It’s a must see. No. It's just sh*t. That's the different between proper cult movies and rubbish. Although Reefer Madness probably comes pretty close to the former if it were not for the ironic layer ...
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