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Post by distantcousin on May 9, 2024 8:16:50 GMT
No shade, but I'm surprised this show still sells so well. Is is still on the GCSE reading list or something?
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Post by hannechalk on May 9, 2024 11:05:45 GMT
No shade, but I'm surprised this show still sells so well. Is is still on the GCSE reading list or something? It still is, but it's not just schools sat there. Birmingham Hippodrome was sold out on Saturday - not a school in sight.
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Post by hannechalk on May 9, 2024 11:09:22 GMT
Hall for Cornwall in Truro Nice venue. Thanks. Thanks for the tip! I also list all venues I know of in the Facebook-group I run - we're usually slightly ahead of the official site.
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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 theatrefan62 on May 9, 2024 15:04:16 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. I agree, it's a great show. I just wish the set and costumes got a bit of love and maybe a bit of an upgrade
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Post by hannechalk on May 16, 2024 9:11:46 GMT
They will be casting for the following roles:
Mrs Johnstone (Niki Colwell Evans left) Sammy (Tim Lucas left) Perkins/understudy Eddie (Danny Knott left) Neighbour/understudy Mickey (SuperSub Josh Capper left)
There might be one more, they are still negotiating their contract.
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Post by theatreliker on May 16, 2024 12:11:41 GMT
Amy whispers on Mrs J?
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Post by hannechalk on May 16, 2024 13:45:53 GMT
Most likely to be someone who has played her before, as Bob Tomson will not be doing the casting (he's busy casting 'Ghost').
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Post by david on May 16, 2024 13:52:58 GMT
I would like to see Linzi Hateley back in the role of Mrs J. I loved her in the role when she was on tour with BB a few years ago.
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Post by hannechalk on May 17, 2024 21:54:10 GMT
They will be casting for the following roles: Mrs Johnstone (Niki Colwell Evans left) Sammy (Tim Lucas left) Perkins/understudy Eddie (Danny Knott left) Neighbour/understudy Mickey (SuperSub Josh Capper left) There might be one more, they are still negotiating their contract. It's just four departures - the last possible one managed to get all they wanted, so are signing up again.
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Post by macksennett on May 18, 2024 7:23:00 GMT
Wales Millennium Centre are still advertising Niki Evans for the run there at the end of August!
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Post by danb on May 18, 2024 7:50:18 GMT
I wonder if Mel C fancies another crack at this? I really regret not seeing her in it.
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Post by hannechalk on May 18, 2024 13:10:59 GMT
Wales Millennium Centre are still advertising Niki Evans for the run there at the end of August! She definitely won't be there. I went to her final night.
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Post by scarletmood on May 19, 2024 1:40:10 GMT
I wonder if Mel C fancies another crack at this? I really regret not seeing her in it. I don't see Sporty trudging around the provinces she might do a run in Liverpool or maybe the West End like last time.
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Post by theatreian on May 19, 2024 8:04:34 GMT
I saw Mel C in London when she did her stint and she was excellent. Of course coming from Liverpool gave her an edge with the accent but she did give a great performance.
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Post by danb on May 19, 2024 10:42:58 GMT
I don’t think she’s that haughty tbh and has certainly played tiny venues as a musician (Cardiff Glee Club was just a cube of sweat the night we saw her there; excellent).
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