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Post by teamyali on Nov 9, 2023 0:05:12 GMT
I guess Deirdre O'Connell‘s schedule was messed up due to the strike. She was cast in the HBO Max series The Penguin (a spinoff of The Batman, with Colin Farrell reprising his role as The Penguin) and the filming was stopped due to the strikes. The optimists would say that the SAG-AFTRA strike will end by this month, well, they still have to sort out the AI mess (the studios even want to use the dead actors’ likeness for future films without asking for consent from SAG-AFTRA or the deceased actors’ estates). Should filming resume this January, that meant it will clash with the supposed run of Dana H. at the Royal Court.
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Post by harry on Nov 9, 2023 0:22:58 GMT
The reason given for this is genuine. As teamyali says Deirdre O’Connell was contracted to a TV show and due to finish this year. The problem is all the TV production companies have claimed the strike is force majeure and hence the actors remain contracted until filming is finished. So we’ve reached the point where the strike’s gone on so long that even if filming starts again tomorrow there’s no way she’ll be free in time to do a London run in those dates.
Now of course there’s always the possibility the strike rolls on even further and she could have done the show while waiting for the strike to resolve but given she could be called back to her screen job anytime as soon as things are agreed, it’s a risk the theatre couldn’t take.
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Post by teamyali on Nov 9, 2023 0:52:08 GMT
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Post by Jon on Nov 9, 2023 1:38:30 GMT
My guess is that it'll likely be rescheduled at a later date.
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Post by parsley1 on Mar 4, 2024 12:06:08 GMT
Few heavyweight actors appearing in the new season
Looks to be exciting
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Post by alessia on Mar 4, 2024 12:24:41 GMT
These are really interesting choices
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Post by MrBunbury on Mar 4, 2024 12:26:52 GMT
And that is where Ben Whishaw will be before "Waiting for Godot". Very interesting shows!
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Post by Rory on Mar 4, 2024 12:53:03 GMT
Sorry to be a naysayer but I think it's a slightly underwhelming season. Only two main shows in the Jerwood Downstairs (in addition to Echo running for two weeks), and there seems to be a gap between 27th July and 20th September. I see the Dahl play was originally developed for the Bridge. Upstairs is better.
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Post by zahidf on Mar 4, 2024 13:32:29 GMT
interesting first season. will try for a few of these.
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Post by jaggy on Mar 4, 2024 13:48:38 GMT
Really wanted Dana H to appear. Chances of it coming to London?
Excited for the Lithgow and Whishaw though. I’ve always wanted to see Lithgow onstage.
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Post by wiggymess on Mar 4, 2024 14:06:50 GMT
For me personally that's a really nice looking season, especially considering the past few announcements have been really disappointing. Although the whole 'a new performer takes to the stage each night unaware of what's on the script' thing has really had its day now surely?
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Post by sherbetlemon on Mar 4, 2024 14:46:09 GMT
I think the new season looks rather exciting and a real statement of intent. A variety of shows on offer, and I'll definitely be booking Dugsi Dayz which sounds like great fun - makes sense given it debuted at the new AD's old stomping ground New Diorama, which rather excelled at playful productions during his tenure.
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Post by aspieandy on Mar 4, 2024 14:46:58 GMT
Wow, that's very interesting. Mixture of niche, art, broad-based appeal, and casting that should get the RC back in mainstream media.
Might be time to reactivate the membership ..
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Post by zahidf on Mar 4, 2024 15:08:53 GMT
I think the new season looks rather exciting and a real statement of intent. A variety of shows on offer, and I'll definitely be booking Dugsi Dayz which sounds like great fun - makes sense given it debuted at the new AD's old stomping ground New Diorama, which rather excelled at playful productions during his tenure. Really enjoyed Dugsi Days when i saw it at the ND
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Post by drmaplewood on Mar 4, 2024 16:13:44 GMT
Giant is only on for 2 weeks?
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Post by MrBunbury on Mar 4, 2024 16:22:46 GMT
Giant is only on for 2 weeks? No, from the 20th of September to the 16th of November.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 4, 2024 23:29:38 GMT
I wonder why Giant is listed as being performed at multiple venues. London and New York?
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Post by Rory on Mar 4, 2024 23:48:57 GMT
I wonder why Giant is listed as being performed at multiple venues. London and New York? I thought this was an error. When I scrolled down, one of the performances of it was listed as the Jerwood Upstairs, which can't be right. Also the times on the website weren't right either, it said something like Monday to Friday at 2.30 and 7.30 when in fact there are very few midweek matinees, if any.
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Post by zahidf on Mar 5, 2024 22:01:55 GMT
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Post by theoracle on Mar 5, 2024 23:04:37 GMT
I was at Nicholas Hytner’s talk on Sunday where he gave us a sneak preview into this and he spoke of his praise for Byrne. In particular, he said he hopes this new chapter in the Court’s life will help the theatre move away from its recent antisemitic controversies and present engaging work that will restore its place as a leading theatre. Very excited for Giant but looking forward to being back in the Royal Court in general - the season looks fantastic
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Post by lynette on Mar 6, 2024 13:39:51 GMT
I was at Nicholas Hytner’s talk on Sunday where he gave us a sneak preview into this and he spoke of his praise for Byrne. In particular, he said he hopes this new chapter in the Court’s life will help the theatre move away from its recent antisemitic controversies and present engaging work that will restore its place as a leading theatre. Very excited for Giant but looking forward to being back in the Royal Court in general - the season looks fantastic A kind of ‘please Nick, rescue us ‘ production then.
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Post by harlow on Mar 7, 2024 0:34:04 GMT
I am thinking of reinstating my membership to get early access on the £15 Monday allocation. Does anyone know what it means when it says "a maximum of four advanced Monday tickets per person." Is that per show, per performance or even per season?
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Post by aspieandy on Mar 7, 2024 1:46:42 GMT
Am I misreading this - about an 8-week gap between ECHO and Giant?
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Post by partytentdown on Mar 11, 2024 12:17:34 GMT
Anyone else trying to book and just being hit with website errors?
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Post by zahidf on Mar 11, 2024 12:19:06 GMT
Anyone else trying to book and just being hit with website errors? yup. Website is absolute crap
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