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Post by thestageyscribbles on Apr 18, 2024 8:47:53 GMT
I found out about Oliver at the Gielgud through theatreboard, but that still leaves a bunch of West End venues empty for the autumn/winter season. Have you guys heard any rumour of what is going into Drury Lane and The Gillian Lynne? It’s odd that The Wizard Of Oz and Frozen close respectively on the same day, that’s two LW Theatres venues that will be empty. Wonder if it’ll be a transfer situation or if they’ll put new work into the venues?
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Post by Rory on Apr 18, 2024 9:09:08 GMT
So there is a short filler going into Gielgud until end of July when Opening Night was meant to close and then something scheduled goes in for a run before Olivier opens December 14th. Any news on any of that? Ta! I have a hunch, and that's all it is, that Macbeth from the Donmar may go to the Gielgud in the Autumn.
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Post by jackstage on Apr 18, 2024 10:19:13 GMT
What about the Southwark venues for July? Seems to be fairly empty thus far while a lot has been announced for later this year. And really hoping for The Baker's Wife to follow Jerry's Girls at the Menier, just gone extremely quiet.
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Post by Jon on Apr 18, 2024 12:15:53 GMT
I found out about Oliver at the Gielgud through theatreboard, but that still leaves a bunch of West End venues empty for the autumn/winter season. Have you guys heard any rumour of what is going into Drury Lane and The Gillian Lynne? It’s odd that The Wizard Of Oz and Frozen close respectively on the same day, that’s two LW Theatres venues that will be empty. Wonder if it’ll be a transfer situation or if they’ll put new work into the venues? We're only in April so news will come within the next few months.
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Post by theatrenerd on Apr 18, 2024 12:46:10 GMT
Sinatra was due to head to the West End after its run in Birmingham last year, so I wonder if that could do well in the GL. Would’ve also liked to have seen What’s New Pussycat? transfer too.
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Post by alicechallice on Apr 18, 2024 14:18:46 GMT
It was suggested that My Neighbour Totoro had Gillian Lynne from early 2025.
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Post by blamerobots on Apr 18, 2024 14:52:09 GMT
I'd love to see it, even if it's trimmed down to fit even the GL. Maybe this rumoured run is for working out a more downsized version?
My Smaller Neighbour Totoro could have a great life touring.
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Post by NorthernAlien on Apr 19, 2024 8:41:07 GMT
Has anything ever come of the rumours of a transfer of Spring Awakening from the Almeida to the West End?
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Post by thestageyscribbles on Apr 19, 2024 8:49:42 GMT
I'd love to see it, even if it's trimmed down to fit even the GL. Maybe this rumoured run is for working out a more downsized version? My Smaller Neighbour Totoro could have a great life touring. I’ve been saying this for years but Beetlejuice would absolutely fit in the Gillian Lynne. And if not, Roald Dahl’s The Witches. Both perfect for that space. I’d be interested to see what goes in after The Wizard Of Oz.
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Post by osdtdg on Apr 19, 2024 9:16:57 GMT
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Post by Rory on Apr 19, 2024 9:23:48 GMT
It is depressing when theatres have to constantly rely on stuff like Heathers and 2:22 for a filler. Nothing from Bath, Chichester or other regions?
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Post by osdtdg on Apr 19, 2024 9:25:54 GMT
It is depressing when theatres have to constantly rely on stuff like Heathers and 2:22 for a filler. Nothing from Bath, Chichester or other regions? Maybe tourists will think "oh! that keeps coming back, must be good. We should go!" But, as a tourist, I can say I'm not one of those for heathers and 2:22, but perhaps the thought process? or maybe they were just the most ready to go into the gieguld... which seems a tragedy
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Post by blamerobots on Apr 19, 2024 9:34:01 GMT
I'd love to see it, even if it's trimmed down to fit even the GL. Maybe this rumoured run is for working out a more downsized version? My Smaller Neighbour Totoro could have a great life touring. I’ve been saying this for years but Beetlejuice would absolutely fit in the Gillian Lynne. And if not, Roald Dahl’s The Witches. Both perfect for that space. I’d be interested to see what goes in after The Wizard Of Oz. In another thread I think I mentioned really wanting Beetlejuice in the Gillian Lynne. Considering it had a transfer from the Winter Garden a few years back with a similar cast history (School of Rock)...
For Totoro, I'd still equally love to see to give it a chance to have a smaller scale touring life. I've missed all the chances to see that show until now.
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Post by Dave B on Apr 19, 2024 9:36:57 GMT
Strange to just get one show announced today from the NT. Usually a slate from them and especially when at least two other shows (Antigone and Coriolanus) have been confirmed.
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Post by clarefh on Apr 19, 2024 10:58:37 GMT
Strange to just get one show announced today from the NT. Usually a slate from them and especially when at least two other shows (Antigone and Coriolanus) have been confirmed. Agree Dave. I really want to see Corialanus ( one of my A level texts so have a strange fondness for it despite it being a tricky play).
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Post by kit66 on Apr 19, 2024 11:49:48 GMT
Strange to just get one show announced today from the NT. Usually a slate from them and especially when at least two other shows (Antigone and Coriolanus) have been confirmed. Agree Dave. I really want to see Corialanus ( one of my A level texts so have a strange fondness for it despite it being a tricky play). Whenever I see this play named I always think of the line in Brush up your Shakespeare "If she says your behavior is heinous kick her right in the “Coriolanus.”
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Post by helenfrombath on Apr 19, 2024 11:50:31 GMT
I'm thinking the holdup with the National announcing the rest of the season has to do with contractual negotiations with actor/directors and possibly budget issues. There is a hole in the Olivier schedule from mid August until late November, I'm assuming that's where Coriolanus will go. The Lyttelton is free after mid September, I'm not sure if they will do Antigone and then War Horse or vice versa but we know that will most likely be the case. There is a hole in the Dorfman schedule for the month of June and then there's nothing scheduled in there after mid September so I'm looking forward to seeing at least two or three more shows announced for that space before the end of the year.
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Post by awjc on Apr 19, 2024 12:25:21 GMT
I'm thinking the holdup with the National announcing the rest of the season has to do with contractual negotiations with actor/directors and possibly budget issues. There is a hole in the Olivier schedule from mid August until late November, I'm assuming that's where Coriolanus will go. The Lyttelton is free after mid September, I'm not sure if they will do Antigone and then War Horse or vice versa but we know that will most likely be the case. There is a hole in the Dorfman schedule for the month of June and then there's nothing scheduled in there after mid September so I'm looking forward to seeing at least two or three more shows announced for that space before the end of the year. This is also Rufus Norris’ last season, so I imagine they’re trying to tie up every slot into mid-2025 and announce them in one go as his last offering. Probably in their annual press conference? They’ve got Coriolanus, Antigone and Earnest to fit in this year. Plus the Dorfman...
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Post by blamerobots on Apr 19, 2024 12:42:41 GMT
Wasn't the last announcement of the 2023-2024 season in mid-June? probably should expect a proper formal announcement in a month or so.
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Post by Jon on Apr 19, 2024 14:29:05 GMT
It is depressing when theatres have to constantly rely on stuff like Heathers and 2:22 for a filler. Nothing from Bath, Chichester or other regions? In terms of costs and marketing, it’s not worth it to transfer anything for is a fairly short run. It’s either that or theatres are dark and no one wants dark theatres
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Post by alicechallice on Apr 19, 2024 17:30:57 GMT
It is depressing when theatres have to constantly rely on stuff like Heathers and 2:22 for a filler. Nothing from Bath, Chichester or other regions? In terms of costs and marketing, it’s not worth it to transfer anything for is a fairly short run. It’s either that or theatres are dark and no one wants dark theatres It would be lovely if the theatre industry had the capacity to surprise us in such an unexpected way like the music industry does (I'm riding high on my Swiftie-cloud today)... Following all the rave reviews last night, we suddenly discover that the RSC 'Love's Labours Lost' is going to the Gielgud for 10 weeks, straight from Stratford. We'd all fall off our perches in surprise!
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Post by Dave B on Apr 23, 2024 9:32:36 GMT
The Hills of California finishes in Pinter on 15 June. Macbeth starts 01 October. What goes in there in-between?
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Post by Rory on Apr 23, 2024 10:12:37 GMT
The Hills of California finishes in Pinter on 15 June. Macbeth starts 01 October. What goes in there in-between? I wonder if it could be The Lover / The Collection from Bath. Claudie Blakly has suggested on Instagram that it's possibly transferring.
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Post by Rory on Apr 23, 2024 17:38:04 GMT
Wonder what will take the Gielgud between September and November? I'll cry if that crock of sh*te 2:22 goes back there a third time.
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Post by blamerobots on Apr 23, 2024 19:04:10 GMT
Heathers. It could be another revue; I've heard no rumours. I remember walking by in the evening a few days ago... I couldn't imagine it dark for three whole months.
I'd expect the Gielgud to probably start preparing for Oliver right as November ends, so something touring? Time to snoop around for gaps in touring schedules
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Post by Rory on Apr 23, 2024 20:49:33 GMT
Heathers. Probably, and starring Charlie Dimmock. Wouldn't surprise me after today's announcement.
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Post by Mark on Apr 23, 2024 23:19:41 GMT
So that gap at the Gillian Lynne is between September and February. Enough time for a decent run of something. Curious what it might be.
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Post by blamerobots on Apr 23, 2024 23:26:56 GMT
Just said real quick in the Totoro thread that I'd love to still see the Witches do a brief Halloween/Autumn stint. I'm really gutted I missed it due to illness before.
From all I've seen, I think it could fit really well in that theatre, coming from the National.
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Post by helenfrombath on Apr 23, 2024 23:47:31 GMT
Just said real quick in the Totoro thread that I'd love to still see the Witches do a brief Halloween/Autumn stint. I'm really gutted I missed it due to illness before.
From all I've seen, I think it could fit really well in that theatre, coming from the National.
That's not a bad idea. I think the idea was that The Witches was always meant to transfer at some point. I mean, walking into the Olivier and looking at that set you knew instantly it had been designed to transfer into a West End house.
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Post by thestageyscribbles on Apr 24, 2024 0:25:37 GMT
Just said real quick in the Totoro thread that I'd love to still see the Witches do a brief Halloween/Autumn stint. I'm really gutted I missed it due to illness before.
From all I've seen, I think it could fit really well in that theatre, coming from the National.
I’ve been saying this for months, it’d work perfectly there and it would really fit well being open for Halloween and also Christmas as it thrived during the Christmas season at The National last year, giving it that extra bit of time will allow everyone to see it who missed out but will also fill the gap in the market of a children’s show that’ll be missing with Frozen’s departure in September. It would be a really good move from the Gillian Lynne.
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