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Post by martin1965 on Sept 30, 2016 6:42:30 GMT
I saw the revival in the late 80s with Diana Rigg, Julia McKenzie and Dan Massey. It was fabulous. Anyone else remember it? Wonder if they will try and tempt Nathan Lane.😁
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Post by alece10 on Sept 30, 2016 6:45:43 GMT
Oh my god! Just read the news about Chess and was excited, now I have nearly wet myself! Follies with Imelda - doesn't get any better than that. Also a big Janie Dee fan and she will be superb.
Funny thing - I was doing the backstage tour of the NT on Tuesday (which I thoroughly recommend) and said to the tour leader that it was about time the NT did a big musical, so you can all thank me for this one......................
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 30, 2016 6:56:47 GMT
firefingers is this the one you were teasing about? No tour though? Or is there ANOTHER Sondheim revival next year?
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Post by Michael on Sept 30, 2016 7:15:23 GMT
Or is there ANOTHER Sondheim revival next year? Please Lord, no.
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Post by alece10 on Sept 30, 2016 7:19:51 GMT
I saw the revival in the late 80s with Diana Rigg, Julia McKenzie and Dan Massey. It was fabulous. Anyone else remember it? Wonder if they will try and tempt Nathan Lane.😁 Indeed i do remember it. Saw it a few times. Also had Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson. They then did a cast changed which included Eartha Kitt.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 30, 2016 7:24:13 GMT
Or is there ANOTHER Sondheim revival next year? Please Lord, no. Now now don't be a grump. I think you may need to make this thread a Michael free zone
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2016 7:56:40 GMT
I saw the revival in the late 80s with Diana Rigg, Julia McKenzie and Dan Massey. It was fabulous. Anyone else remember it? Wonder if they will try and tempt Nathan Lane.😁 Indeed i do remember it. Saw it a few times. Also had Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson. They then did a cast changed which included Eartha Kitt. Yes, I do! With Maria Bjornson's sets, all scaffolding and heavy duty polythene over the proscenium... Brilliant!
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Post by anthony40 on Sept 30, 2016 7:59:45 GMT
Indeed i do remember it. Saw it a few times. Also had Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson. They then did a cast changed which included Eartha Kitt. Yes, I do! With Maria Bjornson's sets, all scaffolding and heavy duty polythene over the proscenium... Brilliant! Never saw it but have the cast recording.
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Post by Michael on Sept 30, 2016 8:23:44 GMT
Now now don't be a grump. I think you may need to make this thread a Michael free zone I will not cease from mental fight Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand Till I have stopped further Sondheim shows from happening In England's green and pleasant land
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2016 8:27:21 GMT
Faberoo! Great leading ladies too, that's gonna be a bit of a ticket scrum I reckon. Imelda will of course be great (she really is becoming our new Judi Dench I think) but I have to say I really love Janie Dee. It's true her voice isn't the biggest or strongest and I don't think she's necessarily the greatest actress either but she has a real charisma about her and the whole 'Janie Dee package' just really works for me in bucketloads.
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Post by Honoured Guest on Sept 30, 2016 8:28:16 GMT
Design by Ultz?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 30, 2016 8:40:29 GMT
What's everyone's preferred cast recording?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2016 8:58:21 GMT
Stunning cast. Can imagine this will be in the Lyttleton, but can you IMAGINE how grand it would look in the Olivier.
And yes, Imelda looks set to be nominated for both Best Actress in a Play and in a Musical in 2018.
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Post by schuttep on Sept 30, 2016 9:08:28 GMT
1987 cast had Julia McKenzie, Diana Rigg, Dolores Gray (then in 1988: JM, Millicent Martin and Eartha Kitt), plus Daniel Massey, David Healey, Lynda Baron, Maria Charles, Margaret Courtney, Leonard Sachs, Pearl Carr & Teddy Johnson, and Adele Leigh. Meg Johnson, Hope Jackman, Eileen Page and Harold Kasket joined the 1988 cast.
I was lucky enough to see both and they were marvellous.
Can't wait for the National's take on this: I'll be Losing My Mind...
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Post by couldileaveyou on Sept 30, 2016 9:22:45 GMT
Oh, let's dreamcast the reast of the cast! I wouldn't mind Peter Polycarpou to reprise Buddy, or Nathan Lane would be awesome but don't think will happen. And I hope Alex Hanson won't play Ben, he's the most boring actor in the world. Samantha Bond as Carlotta? Bonnie Langford? Would love Tracie Bennet to play Hattie but it's probably not enought for her... Anita Dobson was surprisingly good as Stella, maybe she'll consider reprising the role.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2016 9:26:08 GMT
Oh, let's dreamcast the reast of the cast! I wouldn't mind Peter Polycarpou to reprise Buddy, or Nathan Lane would be awesome but don't think will happen. And I hope Alex Hanson won't play Ben, he's the most boring actor in the world. Samantha Bond as Carlotta? Bonnie Langford? Would love Tracie Bennet to play Hattie but it's probably not enought for her... Anita Dobson was surprisingly good as Stella, maybe she'll consider reprising the role.Anita Dobson completely stole the show at the Albert Hall concert. She was glorious!
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Post by couldileaveyou on Sept 30, 2016 9:29:42 GMT
no wait, Clive Rowe as Buddy PLEASE!!! And maybe Sophie Thompson as Hattie?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2016 9:37:37 GMT
Oh, let's dreamcast the reast of the cast! I wouldn't mind Peter Polycarpou to reprise Buddy, or Nathan Lane would be awesome but don't think will happen. And I hope Alex Hanson won't play Ben, he's the most boring actor in the world. Samantha Bond as Carlotta? Bonnie Langford? Would love Tracie Bennet to play Hattie but it's probably not enought for her... Anita Dobson was surprisingly good as Stella, maybe she'll consider reprising the role.Anita Dobson completely stole the show at the Albert Hall concert. She was glorious! Agreed, she was sublime!
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Post by wickedgrin on Sept 30, 2016 9:46:07 GMT
Oh WOW the best news for a Friday morning! FOLLIES and IMELDA! I am so there!
I did see the production at the Shaftesbury several times - it was FABULOUS! Just cannot wait for this. Plus being at the National the ticket prices will not be "premium" West End prices. It will be about availability!
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Post by Someone in a tree on Sept 30, 2016 10:05:34 GMT
Is it going to be in the larger theatres? We may get a scaled down chamber version #justsaying
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Post by partytentdown on Sept 30, 2016 10:07:45 GMT
Any idea when tickets go on sale for this? Same time as Angels in America?
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Post by rumbledoll on Sept 30, 2016 10:33:23 GMT
I positively hate Sondheim but it is so amazing Imelda is hardly out of the theatre these days. Such a gem to see her on stage every single time! If it lands in the Olivier I might give it a go... They should bring Jamie Parker on board as well, he is such a fan
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Post by Xanderl on Sept 30, 2016 10:48:44 GMT
Oh god. I hope it transfers as I bet it'll be almost impossible for non members to grab tickets. My usual public service announcement - get an Amex card for priority booking with reserved seats before public booking opens.
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Post by Honoured Guest on Sept 30, 2016 10:59:55 GMT
Down in the meadow where the wind blows free, in the middle of a field stands a lightning tree.
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Post by MrBunbury on Sept 30, 2016 11:15:51 GMT
Wonderful news!! I am already sold.
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Post by firefingers on Sept 30, 2016 11:20:24 GMT
firefingers is this the one you were teasing about? No tour though? Or is there ANOTHER Sondheim revival next year? A different revival is touring. Going to be a good year for Sondheim fans, that's for sure.
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Post by bordeaux on Sept 30, 2016 11:31:16 GMT
Fantastic news! It's been quite a while since I felt this amount of buzz with a National Theatre announcement. Director? Who might it be? I'd be happy to see Maria Friedman give it ago after her success with Merrily. Norris himself perhaps?
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Post by Honoured Guest on Sept 30, 2016 11:40:02 GMT
Director is Dominic Cooke.
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Post by alece10 on Sept 30, 2016 12:15:57 GMT
Well I wont moan anymore to my friend who is a NT supporter about how much she pays every year for the privilege. At least she will get first dibs of seats when they go on sale. She is now officially my best friend.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2016 12:56:29 GMT
They should not have announces this yet as I am too hyped. My favourite theatre venue is doing a musical of my Favourite composers with my favouite actress!!! To say I am exited is the understatement of the century. Two Imelda Staunton shows in one year!!
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