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Post by lonlad on Dec 14, 2021 16:03:25 GMT
Next week's press night cancelled and no dates offered for rescheduling.
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Post by princeton on Dec 14, 2021 16:33:06 GMT
Is this musical based on the Rufus Norris version of "Sleeping Beauty", which was staged at Chichester in 2018? The Rufus Norris version of Sleeping Beauty was originally done at the Young Vic in 2001 and then again at the Barbican with largely the same cast in 2004 and it was marvellous in both versions - and really well received. It was based on the traditional Charles Perrault version and featured a baby eating ogre queen and a dishevelled flightless fairy - but its strength was in its simplicity. It sounds as though everything that was good has been lost by trying to turn it into a large scale musical. Not due to see Hex until the new year, but I suspect I'm going to be very disappointed.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Dec 14, 2021 16:34:12 GMT
Next week's press night cancelled and no dates offered for rescheduling. The new press night date is 21st and is still showing as on sale and happening?
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Post by couldileaveyou on Dec 15, 2021 16:18:35 GMT
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Post by alece10 on Dec 15, 2021 19:20:23 GMT
Well that's me cancelled tomorrow night. I'm not that bothered especially after reading some of the reviews on here. Think I'll wait until press reviews are out before deciding whether to rebook.
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Post by mkb on Dec 16, 2021 1:29:43 GMT
I had front stalls £20 seats for Saturday night. There was no offer to move the seats to a future show, only that I could rebook using the £40 credit towards more distant seats at a higher price. I won't be bothering.
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Post by cezbear on Dec 17, 2021 16:40:32 GMT
Highlights recording of this released, not sure if this was already posted and I'm just late to the party.
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Post by stageyninja83 on Dec 17, 2021 17:39:03 GMT
They've just cancelled my tickets for 1st Jan. Wondering if this will actually reopen.
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Post by alece10 on Dec 17, 2021 17:48:40 GMT
Highlights recording of this released, not sure if this was already posted and I'm just late to the party. Where can we listen to it? I've got Apple music but can't find it there.
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Post by mattnyc on Dec 17, 2021 17:50:32 GMT
Looks like they’ve canceled all performances until 5 Jan. That leaves just over two weeks of performances left. I’m curious if they’re just going to scrap the whole thing.
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Post by cezbear on Dec 17, 2021 18:04:49 GMT
Highlights recording of this released, not sure if this was already posted and I'm just late to the party. Where can we listen to it? I've got Apple music but can't find it there. I saw it on Spotify, not sure where else it is
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Post by teamyali on Dec 17, 2021 18:21:06 GMT
Yikes…looks like Hex and Trouble in Mind are returning on January. They have shortened the run of Manor and NT will just let it finish by 23 December (from the original New Year final run). The Ocean at the End of the Lane will still go on. www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/blog/cancelled-performances-17-december-2021Any idea what the future holds on Hex? Apparently RuNo will still direct the comeback of Small Island, due to open on February. (I really wish they kept an archive recording of The Normal Heart. Among the NT’s recent roster, this is their most acclaimed production. Would be a great addition to NT at Home)
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Post by andrew on Dec 18, 2021 19:04:36 GMT
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Post by alece10 on Dec 18, 2021 19:12:07 GMT
Excellent. Thanks for that. My booking was cancelled on Thursday so this might be the nearest I get to seeing/hearing it.
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Post by edi on Dec 18, 2021 19:22:26 GMT
Thank you, There must be something wrong with me because listening into this, I actually quite enjoyed it...
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Post by cezbear on Dec 19, 2021 9:37:32 GMT
Listening to this now, I'm not sure what I make of it. I do really like 'Probly'. It's not as bad as I'd expected but... it's a bit manic and odd so far (and I don't think in a good way).
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Post by Being Alive on Dec 20, 2021 11:54:15 GMT
NT Live cancelled
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Post by properjob on Dec 20, 2021 17:34:19 GMT
It is odd they have cancelled the NTlive as it was a long way off so still plenty of time to get the show open and fully slick before filming?
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Post by mkb on Dec 20, 2021 17:41:51 GMT
They probably wanted to pull the plug on the live screening before lots of cinemas have sold lots of tickets. NT Live would be in breach of contract and cinemas might want some compensation for all the admin involved in doing the refunds if they have to cancel again close to time. Until they can be sure it's going ahead, I can see this might have been the least costly option. They can always show it not-live later.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Dec 20, 2021 19:38:28 GMT
Maybe they're like really ashamed of it. If not they should
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Post by Being Alive on Dec 20, 2021 20:13:30 GMT
It was never going to be live, the date was in March so it was always going to be recorded. I guess with the run ending end of Jan, it's not enough time as they'll probably have to rerehearse (now with a full cast) and just generally keep the show going. That's a lot to ask in 4 weeks and record the show too...
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Post by Snciole on Dec 22, 2021 14:33:37 GMT
The sad thing is that even without the various problems it would probably still be mess. Craig feels miscast, the Norris lyrics are so bad and it just isn't sure of itself. It looks great at times but as much as I admire the NT for being experimental at this time but for the sake of their finances they should have just shoved on War Horse or Curious Incident... again.
I am not surprised the NT Live has been cancelled. I am not sure who the audience for this is now, let alone in March and if it comes back in any form I will be amazed. I am not sure this is worth anyone's time.
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Post by zahidf on Jan 6, 2022 11:15:38 GMT
Will be in previews until 22nd Jan and is due to return in November....
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jan 6, 2022 11:32:10 GMT
Will be in previews until 22nd Jan and is due to return in November.... Very cocksure to plan a revival before even opening
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Post by zahidf on Jan 6, 2022 11:43:46 GMT
Will be in previews until 22nd Jan and is due to return in November.... Very cocksure to plan a revival before even opening Well, its not opening in Jan now! All the forthcoming shows in Jan are previews. Nov is the opening
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Post by teamyali on Jan 6, 2022 11:49:03 GMT
Very cocksure to plan a revival before even opening Well, its not opening in Jan now! All the forthcoming shows in Jan are previews. Nov is the opening RuNo should just focus on Small Island in that case. Wait, it’s so weird they haven’t announced a new cast for the show, and apparently it’s heading for previews on February. Usually they announce the full cast list a month/months before the rehearsals. Though I think Small Island is best to be timed for UK Black History Month, which is on October (the US Black History Month is on February). Unless the KST-headlined Greek play is finally happening… If all else fails, they should use the Olivier theatre for the new season of Life in Stages season 2, or even the Laurence Olivier Awards this spring.
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Post by alece10 on Jan 6, 2022 12:20:10 GMT
Thanks for the update all. We had tickets for a performance before Christmas which was cancelled. Good aisle seat at reasonable price. When I checked the performances in Jan to get a good aisle seat now I'd have to upgrade and pay nearly twice as much as all the decent stuff is gone. So I was contemplating asking for a refund. But if its now going to reopen in November gives me plenty of chance to get a good seat now as I doubt there will be a big rush to book.
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Post by Phantom of London on Jan 6, 2022 12:29:59 GMT
Oh dear.
What a calamity. I suppose Covid is convenient and a good excuse.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jan 6, 2022 12:33:15 GMT
Oh dear. What a calamity. I suppose Covid is convenient and a good excuse. Exactly. They now have the luxury of 11 months of workshops
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 6, 2022 12:55:31 GMT
Is it likely to be any better after 11 months of workshops? It sounds like a complete turkey. Sometimes it’s better just to quietly drop something and move on. Unless of course egos make that difficult.
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