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Post by greeny11 on Apr 13, 2018 20:38:42 GMT
Luke McCall has been the Phantom for the last 2 weeks (with the exception of one Scott Davies show on Monday). I saw him last week and he really was excellent (as is Ben Lewis who I've previously seen) - one of the strongest Phantoms I've seen. Both Kelly Mathieson and Amy Manford are very good Christines, and unlike demelza, I really enjoyed Jeremy Taylor as Raoul.
Not sure where Ben and Scott are - Scott had a show on Monday but has disappeared again. Kieran Brown was on standby last weekend, not sure if they have someone else on standby while Luke is on this week.
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Post by Dawnstar on Apr 14, 2018 12:29:22 GMT
After seeing announcements every day for over a week from the West End Understudies Twitter account I started to wonder if Luke McCall has Ben Lewis & Scott Davies locked in a subterranean lair beyond a lake!
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Post by greeny11 on Apr 14, 2018 12:40:33 GMT
Luke is on for another 2 shows today. Presumably, Ben has had some holiday time, but since Luke has been on for over 2 weeks now, I assume Ben is also poorly. Scott must be off ill as well, since he did manage one show at the start of this week, but then has been off since then.
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Post by jampot on Jun 17, 2018 9:37:15 GMT
Its about time I see this. Can anyone recommend a good value for money seat for a first take it all in visit?
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Post by Mark on Jun 17, 2018 10:03:07 GMT
Its about time I see this. Can anyone recommend a good value for money seat for a first take it all in visit? Are you able to see it on a Thursday afternoon? They do best available seats for £25 and you can get a good seat in the stalls. Alternatively I would recommend TKTS, they have some good deals usually (for example next week they are selling in advance £75 tickets for £43, and £55 seats for £35. I would recommend front stalls as long as you are infront of the Dress circle overhang.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 18, 2018 18:27:10 GMT
Beware dreadful legroom even in the best seats!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 19, 2018 8:47:47 GMT
Indeed, but it’s pretty poor that there are only 8 seats in the stalls that someone over average height can sit comfortably.
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Post by alwfan on Jun 24, 2018 7:29:10 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2018 22:17:36 GMT
Ben Lewis moving to Company in September so only staying for the 1 year contract. What are peoples thoughts, worth catching him before he leaves? Not seen him as the 'original' Phantom.
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Post by indis on Jun 29, 2018 3:34:16 GMT
would have loved to see him
now i am curiou if Raoul and the Christines will stay or not
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Post by kimbahorel on Jul 20, 2018 21:01:19 GMT
Luke has been Phantom this week. He is on tomorrow and probably the last chance to see him.
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Post by Oleanna on Jul 20, 2018 23:45:54 GMT
Luke has been Phantom this week. He is on tomorrow and probably the last chance to see him. And he’s marvellous. One of the best I’ve seen in the role.
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Post by showtoones on Jul 21, 2018 3:13:43 GMT
Who’s replacing Ben?
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Post by kimbahorel on Jul 21, 2018 5:59:23 GMT
Luke has been Phantom this week. He is on tomorrow and probably the last chance to see him. And he’s marvellous. One of the best I’ve seen in the role. Totally. I have only been to see Phantom because he has been on as Phantom. 4 times today not too bad would gave liked it to have been more.
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Post by kimbahorel on Jul 21, 2018 6:01:00 GMT
There has been no cast annoucement yet. But it should be soon the new cast start on 3rd September.
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Post by stageyninja83 on Jul 23, 2018 11:40:51 GMT
Noticed that Hayden Tee seems to be back in the UK for the next 15 months, wonder if he is the new Phantom.
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Post by candela on Jul 23, 2018 12:39:58 GMT
When i was at a quiz thursday night they mentioned Scott was on holiday and Ben was unwell hence why luke was on all weekend
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Post by kimbahorel on Jul 23, 2018 14:55:01 GMT
Noticed that Hayden Tee seems to be back in the UK for the next 15 months, wonder if he is the new Phantom. I thought the same thing.
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Post by last5jamie on Jul 23, 2018 15:11:36 GMT
Hayden Tee as Phantom is interesting idea thought I am not really keen on seeing him. Disliked him as Javert in Les Mis. But it seems plausible.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2018 13:05:48 GMT
Seeing this thread bumped up reminds me how I love this show so. I must book a return visit soon.
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Post by distantcousin on Jul 25, 2018 14:02:19 GMT
I want to see Ben Lewis before he leaves.
Good to have a masculine actor back in the lead role....
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Post by SageStageMgr on Jul 26, 2018 1:42:35 GMT
I want to see Ben Lewis before he leaves. Good to have a masculine actor back in the lead role.... He’s decent - best for years. Not amazing but very acceptable.
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Post by Being Alive on Aug 1, 2018 10:13:25 GMT
Tim Howar to play the Phantom. I thought he was pretty poor in Chess so I’m not sure how that’s gonna play out...
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Post by Oleanna on Aug 1, 2018 11:13:52 GMT
I loved Tim Howar in Chess, and think he’ll be brilliant as The Phantom of the Opera. He has a wealth of stage experience too, so will be ideal to lead the company and command the stage.
Glad we’re getting a new Carlotta finally.
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Post by Oleanna on Aug 1, 2018 11:17:39 GMT
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Post by thenightowl on Aug 1, 2018 13:30:57 GMT
Just read about Tim Howar - I thought he was fantastic in Chess too, and this announcement is tempting me to see the show again whilst he's in it - I think vocally he will bring something new to the role. He could be fantastic!
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Post by 49thand8th on Aug 1, 2018 14:37:15 GMT
I'm losing my mind. I haven't seen Tim Howar in about 10 years, and last time was when he was Roger in Rent on Broadway. Before that it was Marius. Wow! Tim!
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Post by kimbahorel on Aug 1, 2018 15:03:21 GMT
Danny Whitehead is going to be a cover Raoul. I can't wait to see him in it.
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Post by SageStageMgr on Aug 1, 2018 17:36:51 GMT
Interesting that two of the newcomers were both in “Chess” at the ENO. I checked and they don’t even share representation, so the usual cost-cutting thing producers do of hiring from the same agent isn’t even applicable. It’s like Cameron went to see “Chess” and just went “right, you and you”. I appreciate they had to audition and all but I suspect it was a formality.
Always find it fascinating how certain performers are suddenly everywhere, passed between top shows, then vanish. Only to be “rediscovered” often decades later! Too many examples to list here!
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Post by richey on Aug 1, 2018 22:04:51 GMT
“Tim Howar’s exciting vocal take on the iconic score of the Phantom brings a contemporary fresh approach to this legendary role which blew us away at his audition.” - Cameron Mackintosh. Anyone else worried by this? Why do we need a contemporary approach to such a classic role?
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