|
Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2016 20:10:16 GMT
Can anyone tell me the running time for this? Am thinking of making the trip and need to book trains! Thanks. Act 1: 50 Minutes, Interval: 20 Minutes, Act 2: 50 Minutes (based on signage in the theatre).
|
|
258 posts
|
Post by notmymuse on Sept 4, 2016 20:15:41 GMT
Can anyone tell me the running time for this? Am thinking of making the trip and need to book trains! Thanks. Act 1: 50 Minutes, Interval: 20 Minutes, Act 2: 50 Minutes (based on signage in the theatre). Grand, thanks so much for such a speedy and helpful reply. Hopefully going next week )
|
|
520 posts
|
Post by danielwhit on Sept 4, 2016 22:18:48 GMT
Act 1: 50 Minutes, Interval: 20 Minutes, Act 2: 50 Minutes (based on signage in the theatre). Grand, thanks so much for such a speedy and helpful reply. Hopefully going next week ) In reality it's a spot longer. So allow 2hrs 10mins with interval (2hrs 15mins if there's a short delay anywhere). I don't like being picky usually but it makes a difference at that time of night for trains for us out of towners
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2016 22:54:56 GMT
Grand, thanks so much for such a speedy and helpful reply. Hopefully going next week ) In reality it's a spot longer. So allow 2hrs 10mins with interval (2hrs 15mins if there's a short delay anywhere). I don't like being picky usually but it makes a difference at that time of night for trains for us out of towners I agree, leave about 10/15 minutes extra time on the running time just in case of a delay. But I would do that with any show haha. The upside is this theatre only has about 100 seats if that, so getting out of the theatre is really fast and easy!
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2016 12:48:24 GMT
Booked for Wednesday! It will be my last show before coming back to Spain
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2016 14:54:03 GMT
A fine choice, a great way to end your trip if I do say so myself! The entry price is worth it hearing Lauren Samuels sing Fly into the Future, just trust me! And maybe see you tonight at Wicked!
|
|
1,103 posts
|
Post by mallardo on Sept 6, 2016 7:12:46 GMT
As I said somewhere near the top of this thread I'd seen the original production of this 8 years ago in Pasadena and been only mildly interested in it. I'd loved the three ladies in that cast and I'd loved David Kirshenbaum's score with its succession of great songs that were so perfectly of the period in a kind of Burt Bacharach-ian way. But the theatre it played in was a 700 seater and there were quasi-realistic sets for all of the scenes and the show seemed to get lost in an overlarge environment.
So it was like seeing a brand new show last night at the intimate Trafalgar Two. To have everything up close and personal in a unit set that provides just what's needed, with all the frills stripped away, is to really confront this show for what it is. And what it is, is a light and fluffy but deeply heartfelt journey through a couple of decades in the lives of three young woman who grow and change in, let's face it, not unexpected ways, yet carry us with them via the sharp writing of Jack Heifner and the strong personalities of a trio of wonderful actresses.
Lizzy Connolly (hysterically funny), Ashleigh Gray (achingly poignant) and Lauren Samuels (brassy but vulnerable) each bring unique gifts to their roles and score big time in their songs and, most importantly, work together to make the necessary magic to pull this friendship tale together. Casting is the secret to success in any show and they got it just right here.
The five piece offstage band, btw, is fabulous and Racky Plews' production is spot on. It was great to learn, thanks to all involved here, that Vanities is a much better show than I'd thought it was. MUCH better.
|
|
258 posts
|
Post by notmymuse on Sept 6, 2016 8:47:25 GMT
In reality it's a spot longer. So allow 2hrs 10mins with interval (2hrs 15mins if there's a short delay anywhere). I don't like being picky usually but it makes a difference at that time of night for trains for us out of towners I agree, leave about 10/15 minutes extra time on the running time just in case of a delay. But I would do that with any show haha. The upside is this theatre only has about 100 seats if that, so getting out of the theatre is really fast and easy! Thanks both. Have booked for Sat matinee (using your todaytix code danieljohnson14 as a thank you!) and am excited now seeing all the good reviews on here.
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2016 9:21:48 GMT
I agree, leave about 10/15 minutes extra time on the running time just in case of a delay. But I would do that with any show haha. The upside is this theatre only has about 100 seats if that, so getting out of the theatre is really fast and easy! Thanks both. Have booked for Sat matinee (using your todaytix code danieljohnson14 as a thank you!) and am excited now seeing all the good reviews on here. Awwww yay, thank you!
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2016 13:38:59 GMT
It makes me so happy to read so many great reviews of this show. Tonight is their press night, so it will be interesting to see what the media think of the show! Hopefully they will enjoy it just as much as the members of this forum have.
|
|
4,369 posts
|
Post by Michael on Sept 6, 2016 20:15:45 GMT
To listen before I see the show next Saturday or not - that is the question
|
|
34 posts
|
Post by charmedjean on Sept 6, 2016 20:37:38 GMT
To listen before I see the show next Saturday or not - that is the question Only if you promise not to sing along during the show 😜😝 They has their press night tonight according to twitter, I hope it went well!
|
|
4,369 posts
|
Post by Michael on Sept 6, 2016 21:08:44 GMT
Only if you promise not to sing along during the show 😜😝 That'll be really hard if the entire score is as catchy as I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2016 9:50:11 GMT
|
|
|
Post by raiseitup on Sept 7, 2016 10:07:14 GMT
Shenton and Time Out had the same view - 'great cast, terrible musical'
The Stage - 3* TimeOut - 2*
|
|
4,369 posts
|
Post by Michael on Sept 7, 2016 10:12:11 GMT
That's two christmas cards less to write then
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2016 10:55:04 GMT
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2016 11:48:57 GMT
Of course Shenton didn't like it, what else is new.
|
|
4,369 posts
|
Post by Michael on Sept 7, 2016 13:54:14 GMT
Only if you promise not to sing along during the show 😜😝 That'll be really hard if the entire score is as catchy as I Don't Wanna Miss A ThingCrap. It is. So if you catch me singing along, just kick me and I promise to stop for the next minute or two
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2016 14:01:13 GMT
Of course Shenton didn't like it, what else is new. I find Shenton to be rather unpredictable. But when he loves something he REALLY loves it!
|
|
923 posts
|
Post by Snciole on Sept 7, 2016 14:48:00 GMT
Of course Shenton didn't like it, what else is new. Probably upset about the quality of interval wine!
|
|
4,631 posts
|
Post by Phantom of London on Sept 17, 2016 20:35:56 GMT
Bloody hell monkey, someone who says they are on the more mature side and remembers when you can purchase theatre tickets from your ration book, you certainly are virile to get from the Trafalgar to the Dorfman so quickly. Usain Bolt eat their heart out.
|
|
3,926 posts
|
Post by Dawnstar on Sept 17, 2016 22:51:54 GMT
Damn it, I was in the same theatre as the famous Theatremonkey & didn't know it! I could have at least geneflucted in passing!
I reasonably enjoyed the show. I thought it started off awfully bubblegum but fortunately it gained depth as it continued. I found Act 2 much more interesting than Act 1. I thought all 3 actresses gave very good performances. I couldn't understand why they felt the need to mike them in such a small space though.
|
|
1,103 posts
|
Post by mallardo on Sept 18, 2016 6:34:46 GMT
The use of microphones allowed the five piece band to play out and enhanced the songs considerably. I thought it was a good decision.
|
|
371 posts
|
Post by popcultureboy on Sept 18, 2016 8:21:56 GMT
You don't need microphones for anything in a space that small, no matter how loud the band.
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2016 9:36:12 GMT
You don't need microphones for anything in a space that small, no matter how loud the band. The West End premiere of new amplification-based musical "The Microphone Men" probably would I think they benefit from using microphones, they're turned down very low and they give extra poignancy to big moments.
|
|
4,369 posts
|
Post by Michael on Sept 20, 2016 18:59:42 GMT
Saw both shows last Saturday, but I was terribly busy in the last days, so I didn't manage to write my thoughts down until now.
As I've bought the cast recording several days ago and listened to it quite a few times before seeing the show, I was already familiar with it and knew I'd enjoy the songs. All very catchy, and my favourites are The Same Old Music and I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing. However, seeing the show live really helped putting the songs into context, as the cast recording left me somewhat clueless.
What a great and talented cast it is, these three ladies are all hugely talented. As much as I like Ashleigh Gray (it was so great seeing her on stage again after her last Wicked show in Bradford - and I didn't even know how hot she looked with short hair), my favourite of the three was actually Lizzy Connolly. She's hilarious and has such a great comic talent and timing. Anyone knows what she's up to next? I really think she'd be an amazing Glinda.
However, I thought the show lacked in pace - the set and especially costume changes took ages - and was slightly too long. And I was also disappointed by the band - I'd have expected a bit more oomph.
I was also disappointed to see that there was a noticeable number of empty seats both times, so I doubt there'll be a transfer.
All in all, I'd give it 4 out of 5 stars.
|
|
18,774 posts
|
Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 20, 2016 22:39:45 GMT
my favourite of the three was actually Lizzy Connolly. She's hilarious and has such a great comic talent and timing. Anyone knows what she's up to next? I really think she'd be an amazing Glinda. I've only seen her in two things (Xanadu and DRS) but neither really showed ff her voice properly, what's it like? She was totally memorable in both though. A very Funny Girl
|
|
1,103 posts
|
Post by mallardo on Sept 21, 2016 6:36:15 GMT
my favourite of the three was actually Lizzy Connolly. She's hilarious and has such a great comic talent and timing. Anyone knows what she's up to next? I really think she'd be an amazing Glinda. I've only seen her in two things (Xanadu and DRS) but neither really showed ff her voice properly, what's it like? She was totally memorable in both though. A very Funny Girl
She was pretty memorable in Mrs. Henderson Presents as well.
|
|
4,369 posts
|
Post by Michael on Sept 21, 2016 8:10:26 GMT
...and she was hilariously funny in Jest End.
|
|