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Post by Dave B on Jul 15, 2023 8:16:30 GMT
Iannucci's involvement increases my interest levels considerably...
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Post by Rory on Jul 15, 2023 8:22:59 GMT
It even has a website already www.drstrangelove.comand the backing of Christiane Kubrick. Coming to a Delfont Mackintosh venue to be confirmed. |
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Post by theatrenerd on Jul 15, 2023 8:49:33 GMT
With Foley’s involvement, I wonder if this is planning to do a run at the Birmingham Rep (where he is Artistic Director) before it goes to the West End like Spitting Image did? Was surprised to see that wasn’t the case for The Crown Jewels.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2023 11:40:30 GMT
It is the first time the Kubrick estate has licensed any of his work to be done on stage I believe. The original book the film was based on didn't feature the character Dr Strangelove but was developed by Kubrick and his co writers when adapting the book into a screenplay.
The biggest challenge here will be finding the right actor with the talent to portray the title character and the two other characters Peter Sellars played in the original film I feel.
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Post by londonpostie on Jul 15, 2023 11:47:49 GMT
I tend to think AI would have found his Dr Strangelove before approaching the Estate.
Current frontrunners for the role include anyone with the last name Fiennes, plus Lily Allen.
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Post by zahidf on Jul 15, 2023 12:21:35 GMT
Casting wise, I'd love to see Daniel rigby or reece shearsmith
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Post by Jan on Jul 15, 2023 13:20:24 GMT
It is the first time the Kubrick estate has licensed any of his work to be done on stage I believe. Did they not have to license The Shining ? |
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Post by ncbears on Jul 15, 2023 13:56:55 GMT
Talented creatives but … Is this going to be like 39 Steps? I see Foley did a four actor Ben Hur once upon a time.
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Post by Rory on Jul 15, 2023 14:09:35 GMT
Foley could probably do with a hit after Spitting Image (and potentially The Crown Jewels).
Someone tweeted about Sptting Image (positively) at the interval and it honestly looked like they were the only 2 people there. Amazing when you think how rammed it was for Streetcar.
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Post by anxiousoctopus on Jul 16, 2023 21:12:21 GMT
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Post by Marwood on Jul 16, 2023 21:31:22 GMT
Rainn Wilson is giving a big shout out on Instagram to Steve Carrell to be in this which I think could be good, but part of me is thinking a UK production could end up with someone like Les Dennis in the leads🤣
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 17, 2023 5:04:55 GMT
Merged
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Post by anxiousoctopus on Jul 17, 2023 13:59:46 GMT
Peter Sellers is a tough act to follow for a performer - I wonder if they’ll choose to have his roles as Strangelove, the President and Captain Mandrake all played by the same actor (although the conversation between the President and Strangelove would be a challenge!)
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Post by Jon on Jul 17, 2023 14:17:31 GMT
Has Armando Iannucci ever written for the theatre? I would imagine he'll probably look at people he's worked with before.
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Post by Dave B on Jul 17, 2023 14:21:00 GMT
Has Armando Iannucci ever written for the theatre? I would imagine he'll probably look at people he's worked with before. I can't be the only person who immediately thought of Peter Capaldi... |
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Post by Jon on Jul 17, 2023 14:26:49 GMT
Has Armando Iannucci ever written for the theatre? I would imagine he'll probably look at people he's worked with before. I can't be the only person who immediately thought of Peter Capaldi... I was thinking Hugh Laurie who I don't think has done theatre in quite some time. |
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Post by ncbears on Jul 17, 2023 15:48:25 GMT
I can't be the only person who immediately thought of Peter Capaldi... I was thinking Hugh Laurie who I don't think has done theatre in quite some time. Laurie and Fry? |
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Post by imstillhere on Jul 17, 2023 16:21:23 GMT
The last time Patrick Miles and David Luff produced an adaptation they managed to lure Bryan Cranston so I actually think they have the power to really attract a real comic A-Lister. A star like Steve Carrel is actually possible!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2023 22:50:47 GMT
Some great choices but might they look for someone slightly younger as most of the suggestions are over or near 60 and it could be a very gruelling role playing multiple roles. But it is an iconic role and will be a world premiere so I agree they will hopefully get a really big name.
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Post by Deal J on Jul 18, 2023 7:27:37 GMT
Peter Serafinowicz might be a good choice for this.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2023 10:52:42 GMT
Peter is a great choice too.
We do assume that the lead actor will play all 3 roles Peter Sellars played in the film and also he was going to play the B52 commander Kong but hurt his foot and couldn't work in the confined spaces of the plane set.
Thinking of actors who have had a great knack of doing iconic characters how about Michael Sheen ?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 18, 2023 14:46:03 GMT
Hearing The Guielgud for this one
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Post by Jan on Aug 9, 2023 21:52:43 GMT
Foley could probably do with a hit after Spitting Image (and potentially The Crown Jewels). Someone tweeted about Sptting Image (positively) at the interval and it honestly looked like they were the only 2 people there. Amazing when you think how rammed it was for Streetcar. Foley has the reputation of being a great comedy director and so has a long list of credits but if you look at them the flops outnumber the hits by some margin. His involvement in this does not bode well. |
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Post by theatrenerd on Sept 14, 2023 11:16:45 GMT
Peter Serafinowicz might be a good choice for this. I am totally on-board with this casting idea! Don’t think he has done much stage/live work, but his current Brian Butterfield tour is proof he is a brilliant character performer. |
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Post by barelyathletic on Sept 14, 2023 11:37:25 GMT
Has Armando Iannucci ever written for the theatre? I would imagine he'll probably look at people he's worked with before. Perhaps its a trial run... sohotheatre.com/events/pandemonium/ |
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Post by Deal J on Sept 14, 2023 11:56:33 GMT
Peter Serafinowicz might be a good choice for this. I am totally on-board with this casting idea! Don’t think he has done much stage/live work, but his current Brian Butterfield tour is proof he is a brilliant character performer. Have you been able to see the Brian Butterfield tour? I'm very jealous, it sold out so fast - I nearly choked on my bonbonbonbons! |
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Post by theatrenerd on Sept 14, 2023 12:24:14 GMT
I am totally on-board with this casting idea! Don’t think he has done much stage/live work, but his current Brian Butterfield tour is proof he is a brilliant character performer. Have you been able to see the Brian Butterfield tour? I'm very jealous, it sold out so fast - I nearly choked on my bonbonbonbons! I have indeed! It was such an honour to be in the presence of none other than the Lord Mayor’s Croupier himself. A truly “increbible” evening, I hope he does more dates so you can go! |
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Post by Rory on Sept 22, 2023 15:28:35 GMT
Announcement coming on Tuesday morning.
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Post by anxiousoctopus on Sept 23, 2023 13:09:15 GMT
Spotted in the introductory page of the Sondheim’s Old Friends’ program/brochure by Cameron Mackintosh:
“Next year, the World stage premiere of the jet black comedy classic Dr Strangelove is opening in one of our theatres starring a huge film and stage star, soon to be announced.
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Within the next two months we’re going to be announcing three sensational new productions for next year which you’ll not want to miss.”
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 23, 2023 15:50:00 GMT
Very intrigued by the ‘big star’ !!
This follows Sondheim into the Gielgud so I hear.
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