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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Oct 10, 2023 13:02:06 GMT
Desmonda Cathabel only seems to be Jasmine for Edinburgh. I wonder if they have a name to do the rest of the tour but isn’t available to open the show. or she might have another commitment after edinburgh! glad that's out there now...
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Post by partytentdown on Oct 10, 2023 15:56:34 GMT
But isn't that show pre-recorded?
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Post by backtothetheatre on Oct 10, 2023 16:06:29 GMT
But isn't that show pre-recorded? The finale is live. I assume they’ll be in rehearsals for a few weeks.
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 10, 2023 16:57:18 GMT
Yes the final two (?) For each role is live, where the viewers will vote for who will go into the production.
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Post by partytentdown on Oct 10, 2023 19:25:49 GMT
So she's not doing the rest of the Aladdin tour until they know if she's won the Mamma Mia show basically?
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 10, 2023 19:54:28 GMT
From what I understand anyway 🤷🏻♂️
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Oct 10, 2023 22:29:20 GMT
I guess if they announce her for the full tour it’ll give away whether she makes the finale
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Oct 16, 2023 21:03:38 GMT
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Post by erik24601 on Oct 23, 2023 21:40:13 GMT
So who is playing Jasmine once it leaves Edinburgh?!
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Post by keekio2 on Oct 24, 2023 22:22:02 GMT
Just back from seeing this the cast really make the show all 3 leads are perfect apart the from the big numbers the show is very… meh
it was quite annoying that you can see through the wings and you can see quite a few cast members talking to each other when hiding behind set pieces, waiting for their que
3 out of 5
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Post by theatrefan62 on Oct 25, 2023 3:56:13 GMT
How does it compare to London? Is it scaled back a lot?
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Post by keekio2 on Oct 25, 2023 8:41:25 GMT
How does it compare to London? Is it scaled back a lot? Yes very scaled back they have a projector for some of the effects they still have the magic carpet but it has lost its magic
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 25, 2023 9:20:45 GMT
Poll added
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Post by hadeswasking on Oct 25, 2023 9:37:03 GMT
Saw this last night. Very disappointed...
Lacks any sort of theatrical and Disney magic. The "sets" look cheap. So many moments of characters just standing in front of a curtain.
The leads have absolutely no chemistry and both are doing this panto-style acting where they are saying every single line with the exact same tone of voice. - it was their first night so this could change but the thing as a whole seemed well-rehearsed. The carpet was nice but just felt awkward? Beautiful voices from both though.
I'd say the only redeemable factor was the charisma of the actor playing the genie. Yeukayi did a fantastic job of bringing back the audiences attention after a SLOW first act.
I don't think I could recommend this to anyone over the age of 10. Such a shame as I was excited about this tour starting in Edinburgh. Shame that this can attract an audience but something as well-crafted as the Bedknobs and Broomsticks tour can't.
2 stars.
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Post by theatrefan62 on Nov 3, 2023 10:54:16 GMT
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 3, 2023 11:48:22 GMT
Saw this last night. Very disappointed... Lacks any sort of theatrical and Disney magic. The "sets" look cheap. So many moments of characters just standing in front of a curtain. The leads have absolutely no chemistry and both are doing this panto-style acting where they are saying every single line with the exact same tone of voice. - it was their first night so this could change but the thing as a whole seemed well-rehearsed. The carpet was nice but just felt awkward? Beautiful voices from both though. I'd say the only redeemable factor was the charisma of the actor playing the genie. Yeukayi did a fantastic job of bringing back the audiences attention after a SLOW first act. I don't think I could recommend this to anyone over the age of 10. Such a shame as I was excited about this tour starting in Edinburgh. Shame that this can attract an audience but something as well-crafted as the Bedknobs and Broomsticks tour can't. 2 stars. It doesn't sound like this is any different than what was in the West end though... It looked like a QDOS panto then, the acting was hammy, the cast had zero chemistry - like they've essentially just recreated what happened in London so I say job done?
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Post by backtothetheatre on Nov 10, 2023 15:23:44 GMT
Since Desmonda is still only scheduled for Edinburgh does that mean we can assume she is in the finals for Mamma Mia. At first I thought they were just saying that so nothing would be given away however they start performances in Wales in 3/4 weeks and nobody has been announced to take over so maybe we’ll see her eliminated in the next few weeks.
I personally think she’s great and would be delighted if she won however I do think after the success she’s already had she’s almost too good for Sophie. It’s not a super challenging role like Kim in Miss Saigon for example.
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Post by partytentdown on Dec 4, 2023 12:35:31 GMT
In a shock twist, Desmonda is now confirmed for the rest of the tour.
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Post by h86 on Dec 17, 2023 12:46:36 GMT
I saw this recently in Cardiff and it is very bad.
The leads are poor, no chemistry or charisma. Only positive for them was they can sing.
The first act was so slow, and I was begging for Genie to arrive to bring some life into the show. Yeukayi Ushe is bar far the best part of the show and made it bearable.
The set was shockingly poor (a lot worse than the recent beauty and the beast tour) and there were just too many scenes in front of the curtain which for a Disney show was terrible. The flying carpet was nice and the ensemble all worked hard but I was actually relieved when it finished.
I may be in the minority as there was a huge standing ovation so it seems that most people enjoyed it. Im not sure why!!
If you are wondering whether to see this then I’d say save your money.
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Dec 17, 2023 14:10:14 GMT
I saw this recently in Cardiff and it is very bad. The leads are poor, no chemistry or charisma. Only positive for them was they can sing. The first act was so slow, and I was begging for Genie to arrive to bring some life into the show. Yeukayi Ushe is bar far the best part of the show and made it bearable. The set was shockingly poor (a lot worse than the recent beauty and the beast tour) and there were just too many scenes in front of the curtain which for a Disney show was terrible. The flying carpet was nice and the ensemble all worked hard but I was actually relieved when it finished. I may be in the minority as there was a huge standing ovation so it seems that most people enjoyed it. Im not sure why!! If you are wondering whether to see this then I’d say save your money. Just to offer an a alternative view. I travelled from Kent to Cardiff to see Aladdin matinee last Thursday at one of my favourite venues and was an instant part of the near-total standing ovation. Worth every penny of the ticket price and travel costs. I would never have believed Trevor Dion Nicholls could be bettered as the Genie but for me Yeukayi achieved that and Desmonda sung beautifully. Set looked fine to me. Will be booking for Milton Keynes and Bristol at least. I think I am in the vast majority of the general public who will choose to see this show and have a spectacularly great time.
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Post by ronnette on Feb 25, 2024 22:10:49 GMT
Saw this today in Sunderland.
Costumes - great Set - cheap except for the cave Band - sounds so thin
Genie - outstanding. Had the stand by today, Damien Winchester.
Rest was meh.
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Post by theatregod on Feb 26, 2024 7:36:32 GMT
Band is tiny and use keycomp that’s why.
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Post by SuttonPeron on Feb 26, 2024 16:51:35 GMT
🤮🤮🤮🤮Keycomp🤮🤮🤮🤮
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Post by partytentdown on Feb 26, 2024 18:07:08 GMT
What is keycomp?
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Post by SuttonPeron on Feb 26, 2024 18:57:19 GMT
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Post by theatre on Feb 26, 2024 23:43:32 GMT
Keycomp wasn’t used when this was in town, so I’m not surprised to hear it’s noticeably thinner this time out.
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Post by ronnette on Feb 27, 2024 23:03:17 GMT
Yup, keycomp is even listed in the programme in the band section. Sounds pretty awful.
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Post by theatregod on Feb 28, 2024 9:26:24 GMT
All the orchestral parts are on the system, so in theory, you don’t need those musicians in the pit either.
I’m amazed they allow that here in the UK.
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Post by SuttonPeron on Feb 28, 2024 12:01:59 GMT
Indeed, especially in the West End. It´s unbelievable how the software´s been used at venues as iconic as the Palladium and Drury Lane. But people see musicians in the pit and just assume everything is live. In theory, it is, but certainly not the way it should.
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