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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2016 19:58:34 GMT
I've seen Celinde twice and I absolutely loved her.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2016 21:50:02 GMT
Unbelievably we had another Bodyguard moment tonight at Phantom. Before the interval we had a literal showstopper and Ben Forster was swapped out for his understudy as Ben became indisposed. Hopefully everything is ok.
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Post by Ade on Oct 6, 2016 22:19:22 GMT
For anyone interested, about 10 or so £30 tickets are up on Really Useful for Monday's show right now.
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Post by potomusicalfan on Oct 7, 2016 11:08:58 GMT
Any chance that Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman will appear? Sarah is due to perform in a concert in Turkey on the 9th, so I doubt she will fly back to the UK the next day.
Sierra Boggess, from her twitter, seems to be taking part.
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Post by theatremadness on Oct 7, 2016 16:46:09 GMT
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Post by CG on the loose on Oct 7, 2016 17:22:26 GMT
Not had a chance to post before now, but yesterday's Afternoon Edition show on BBC Five Live was backstage at Her Majesty's in the lead up to the 30th Anniversary. I didn't hear the whole show, but it included interviews with Cam Mac, Michael Crawford and Gillian Lynne, as well as with wigs, wardrobe, stage management, etc., and audience members during the matinee interval. Also mention of 40 people 'coming back' for Monday's gala and Dame Gillian having to teach them her new ending to Masquerade as their 'doing an extract'... even more excited than I was before now! Well worth catching on iPlayer: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07xf34l
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Post by zak97 on Oct 7, 2016 21:13:42 GMT
Not seen Phantom live, on DVD yes, so I am looking forward to Monday - just got a £30 ticket. In so many ways, from what I've heard on youtube, I semi-wish Ben wasn't the Phantom, harsh I know, but he doesn't seem to engage like I imagine the Phantom should. However, I am going to go positively, and rather think that a live performance and the energy of the night might make things all the more special.
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Post by theatremiss on Oct 8, 2016 13:54:26 GMT
I know JOJ tweeted that he'd be in the audience, perhaps that's an indication he could be performing?
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Post by zak97 on Oct 8, 2016 18:10:03 GMT
Any guesses what time Monday's performance will finish, thinking about trains.
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Post by zak97 on Oct 9, 2016 9:08:32 GMT
I'm surprised though this isn't a 7pm start if they're doing something after.
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Post by westendcub on Oct 9, 2016 11:05:37 GMT
If it's anything like 'Les Mis' 30th then prepare for a late night - I think it was 11.30pm by the time I left!!
Enjoy the free Champers!!
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Post by zak97 on Oct 9, 2016 11:50:15 GMT
Well I have found out I can't go, so please check the noticeboard. I've just followed all information on really useful about resale and contacting seetickets and I've just had the rudest man basically tell me straight up 'no', despite quoting to him what it said online. Any advice, can I go to the box office first thing tomorrow morning to put it up for resale there?
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Post by theatremiss on Oct 9, 2016 12:24:48 GMT
Someone on Twitter said it was expected to finish at 11pm
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2016 19:06:21 GMT
I'm surprised though this isn't a 7pm start if they're doing something after. It may be starting normal time so Michael Crawford can run over from The Go-Between for the finale?
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Post by zak97 on Oct 9, 2016 19:18:00 GMT
My ticket is still on the noticeboard if anyone wants to go
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 10, 2016 16:20:42 GMT
There's a Facebook Live event tonight in the POTO Facebook page starting at 7pm with the red carpet until 7.30, then approx 10.10pm for the gala.
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Post by daniel on Oct 10, 2016 17:24:26 GMT
I have a spare ticket tonight - give me a shout if interested
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Post by ncbears on Oct 10, 2016 18:22:25 GMT
Fun stories from Mr. Crawford on the Red Carpet. Love the cufflink/wig fiasco.
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Post by theatremadness on Oct 10, 2016 18:36:29 GMT
Fun stories from Mr. Crawford on the Red Carpet. Love the cufflink/wig fiasco. From Mr. Ball/Mr. Owen-Jones, I presume you mean? Didn't spot Mr. Crawford myself! Great live stream on facebook, I thought. Made it seem like a very, very special occasion indeed (which it is, of course!), and some very cool people interviewed. Very much looking forward to the stream of the gala performance after the main show now! And all from the comfort of my own home!
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Post by ncbears on Oct 10, 2016 18:44:46 GMT
Fun stories from Mr. Crawford on the Red Carpet. Love the cufflink/wig fiasco. From Mr. Ball/Mr. Owen-Jones, I presume you mean? Didn't spot Mr. Crawford myself! Great live stream on facebook, I thought. Made it seem like a very, very special occasion indeed (which it is, of course!), and some very cool people interviewed. Very much looking forward to the stream of the gala performance after the main show now! And all from the comfort of my own home! Yes. I'm an idyit.
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Post by theatre-turtle on Oct 10, 2016 20:02:39 GMT
Aanyone else here alone? I don't think the cast is on great form tonight. I've seen this cast perform better
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Post by CG on the loose on Oct 10, 2016 20:10:39 GMT
Not seen them before but in my view, though the occasion is indeed wonderful, this cast are not living up to it, tonight at any rate. A bit sad to see the show celebrate in such a relatively mediocre fashion. Still a superb score though and glad to be here for this milestone.
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Post by zak97 on Oct 10, 2016 20:17:11 GMT
From what you've been saying, I'm glad I successfully sold my ticket for its full value. I don't think I love Phantom enough to appreciate the 'spectacle' of the event alone.
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Post by ncbears on Oct 10, 2016 21:27:06 GMT
It is now 10:26. Still no Facebook video - just promises that the wait will be worth it.
It is two minutes later - and we are getting some sound! Anticipation is building.
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Post by theatre-turtle on Oct 10, 2016 21:28:20 GMT
They just handed out the champagne. I think it will be a while yet before they restart
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Post by ncbears on Oct 10, 2016 21:42:39 GMT
Andrew: simple set Cameron: Expensive
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Post by ncbears on Oct 10, 2016 21:45:29 GMT
Jokes about a sequel....
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 10, 2016 21:57:16 GMT
Aanyone else here alone? I don't think the cast is on great form tonight. I've seen this cast perform better Disappointing if they can't pull it out of the bag for the 30th.
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Post by richey on Oct 10, 2016 21:57:19 GMT
"All i ask of you" as a comedy routine? Awful!!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 10, 2016 21:57:54 GMT
It is now 10:26. Still no Facebook video - just promises that the wait will be worth it. It is two minutes later - and we are getting some sound! Anticipation is building. I gave up. Put newsnight on instead.
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