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Post by mallardo on Mar 4, 2017 18:31:45 GMT
Not picking on you, Martin - several people have noted that there is no plot. But, of course, there is. After the prologue the show, the party, is played virtually in real time. People arrive bringing with them their own back stories all of which are aired. Things happen at the party, relationships form or are renewed. There are conflicts. There is violence. Life changing events occur. How is this not a plot?
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Post by martin1965 on Mar 4, 2017 19:17:36 GMT
Dont see im afraid, just have to agree to disagree, but as you can tell (i hope) i did quite like and i ought to add, a musical for grown ups!
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Post by zak97 on Mar 4, 2017 19:25:36 GMT
Also went this afternoon, and for me a solid 4 stars! I will admit it did take a long time for me to warm to this, and at points I was thinking "do I want to leave during the interval?" The problem I was having was the real-time effect of the party, and whilst the backstories and character introductions were interesting I was worrying where the story was going, and if there would be any plot in Act 2. However, the end of Act 1 got me, I thought the direction, orchestration and choreography worked brilliantly. That alone, and a few character remarks made me want to see what was going to happen. Act 2, in my opinion, was brilliant. The plot stepped up a few gears, the characters had some dark material to work with, and for JOJ's character I was actually a bit scared - probably from being immersed from the front row. I know some people above have been critical, but to newer readers I would urge you to give this piece a chance and sit through to the end. It is worth it in my opinion. Fantastic costumes, fantastic lighting, great set.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2017 19:37:40 GMT
Am I the only one that found that just about halfway into the first act I was thinking "is this it, for the whole show?", not disliking it, but hoping more would happen, and then we meet VHB's character and it springs to life again?
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Post by Cardinal Pirelli on Mar 4, 2017 22:49:48 GMT
There's quite a lot of plot, do people mean something else instead? Action, maybe? The ensemble nature of the show means that there are multiple plots without a main one to latch onto, I suppose, with characters moving, at varying speeds through exposition onto conflict and beyond, obscuring the typical structure. One of the reasons that I think it needs no interval is that structure; the central party getting out of hand being the crucible that whips together all the disparate strands and individual desires for one moment, only for them to fly off in all directions once more.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Mar 5, 2017 17:57:50 GMT
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Post by djp on Mar 10, 2017 2:43:57 GMT
There's quite a lot of plot, do people mean something else instead? Action, maybe? The ensemble nature of the show means that there are multiple plots without a main one to latch onto, I suppose, with characters moving, at varying speeds through exposition onto conflict and beyond, obscuring the typical structure. One of the reasons that I think it needs no interval is that structure; the central party getting out of hand being the crucible that whips together all the disparate strands and individual desires for one moment, only for them to fly off in all directions once more. Interesting that the reviews tended to split between the theatre specific sites and the Stage who seem to really like this, and some newspaper critics who seem to have had difficulty following what was going on ,and claimed there was too much to follow. It pays to keep on scanning off the main action at any moment . there's usually two or more other parts of the story simmering to a boil while someone else has centre stage.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Mar 14, 2017 17:42:41 GMT
If you haven't been to this yet or want to go again now is the time as the TheatreBoard Ticket Shop has some great discounts! March Offer: Now just £29.50, saving up to 55%! Some seats just £19.50! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!
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Post by Xanderl on Mar 20, 2017 9:01:29 GMT
TodayTix has a 24 hour offer - seats for £15 for all performances this week. Just had a look and was offered £45 seats in row F for £15. Plus £10 off available with my referral code SEZCE
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Post by djp on Mar 22, 2017 1:44:03 GMT
Really interesting djp, as many regular reviewers do just that - I know I do - mentally scanning the entire stage all the time rather than just focussing on the immediate. The fact you noticed the differences is fascinating. The side stories also seem to be more visible depending where you sit - this time i tried a left side on view - there's a better view of the raised level action, and you get more of Misses Barbe, Graves and Connelly. Its looking good, great reaction apart from a couple of people who vanished at half time. But they were sitting almost on a speaker - which brings us to - the downside is that some of the best singers in the WE are still being drowned out by the music volume being overly loud, too often. And that is worse if you sit on the sides, and near the front, where the speakers are.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Mar 25, 2017 9:55:19 GMT
I actually ‘enjoyed’ this – am I sicko?! Although glad I went with a friend and not with mother. Some of the score is not great but other bits are top notch. Although as LaChuisa scores go its not my fave, its on the pile with First Lady (I really like Marie Christine and See What I want to see). The production and design are great as was Victoria H-B. Not sure about some of the other casting choices though … the sound for the first half was terrible, thankfully the lovely theatre manager listened to my interval moaning and adjustments were made for the second. As a story I’m not sure how to take it. Will it stop me from having another gin at a party? No. In terms of rising to fame through murder Chicago is stronger ... and but totally different. Still an interesting night at the theatre and a good launch for the rebranding of the venue. I am now very interested to see the Lippa version. I’m listening to the recording and its vastly different perhaps I could take my mother to see his take on it …
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Post by infofreako on Mar 25, 2017 10:19:37 GMT
I really enjoyed this. Its taken me a couple of days to process it but definitely a solid 4 stars. VHB was brilliant, made a strong contribution to that solid 4. As alluded to elsewhere a definite 5 stars for the staff at the Other Palace
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Post by AliceFearnFan2212 on Mar 27, 2017 2:43:10 GMT
Made a spontaneous trip to see this on Saturday with a bunch of friends and I loved it! The whole cast were amazing, Francis, Vixs & Lizzy were OUTSTANDING! I couldn't keep my eyes off them! I found act 1 a bit slow apart from the end of act 1, I preferred Act 2 as there was more going on etc. Loved the show overall though, shame it's closing on Saturday
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Post by SageStageMgr on Mar 30, 2017 16:28:53 GMT
Looking forward to seeing this tonight. Keeping an open mind... several pre-show cocktails hopefully will set the mood.
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Post by mallardo on Mar 30, 2017 17:00:49 GMT
Saw the matinee today - 3rd and, alas, last time. They were recording the performance with two cameras and it felt like the cast cranked it up a notch. It was a wild show. Frances Ruffelle was intense and amazing as was Simon Thomas as Black. Not enough attention has been paid to him - he's wonderful in an underwritten and difficult role.
At one point in the second act, Lizzy Connolly was on her knees about a foot away from me (first row) lighting a cigarette and listening to Ako Mitchell singing Golden Boy - a scene fragment in which she's totally in the shadows - and there were tears streaming down her face. Talk about an actor being in the moment. This show is like that. I think it's a genuine masterpiece and this has been a brilliant production of it.
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Post by longinthetooth on Mar 30, 2017 17:01:52 GMT
Tonight's show cancelled due to cast illness, according to Twitter!
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Post by SageStageMgr on Mar 30, 2017 17:02:24 GMT
Saw the matinee today - 3rd and, alas, last time. They were recording the performance with two cameras and it felt like the cast cranked it up a notch. It was a wild show. Frances Ruffelle was intense and amazing as was Simon Thomas as Black. Not enough attention has been paid to him - he's wonderful in an underwritten and difficult role. At one point in the second act, Lizzy Connolly was on her knees about a foot away from me (first row) lighting a cigarette and listening to Ako Mitchell singing Golden Boy - a moment in which she's totally in the shadows - and there were tears streaming down her face. Talk about an actor being in the moment. This show is like that. I think it's a genuine masterpiece and this has been a brilliant production of it. Masterpiece is a big, big word. What in your eyes separates it from other shows you merely "really liked"?
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Post by SageStageMgr on Mar 30, 2017 17:04:41 GMT
f*** it! Mad dash to TKTS then! Thanks for the tip, I'm not on Twitter and would've gone straight to the venue and been without a show at all. Thank you!!!!
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Post by mallardo on Mar 30, 2017 17:10:10 GMT
Tonight's show cancelled due to cast illness, according to Twitter! I wonder if it's Donna McKechnie - she seemed hoarse and congested this afternoon - although she gave a great performance!
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Post by SageStageMgr on Mar 30, 2017 17:11:56 GMT
It's been on nearly a month!!! No covers?!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2017 17:33:07 GMT
It's been on nearly a month!!! No covers?! There is no understudies, and it is a show where if one is out it really does affect the entire show as everyone has solos and everyone has storylines.
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Post by d'James on Mar 30, 2017 17:47:28 GMT
I wonder if they're being extra cautious and giving someone tonight off so they don't have to cancel tomorrow or Saturday's performance. Although when I checked last week, Thursday seemed better sold than Friday.
Sorry for the people who had tickets for tonight.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2017 17:57:19 GMT
Hopefully there is some availability over the next three days for those who were meant to go tonight, at least at discount price if the seats aren't in the price range they paid and if not, the offer to maybe stand at the back or something for like 75% off haha.
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Post by SageStageMgr on Mar 30, 2017 18:02:59 GMT
Anyone who bought through TKTS was given a refund without even asking. I went back for a ticket to something else and get a refund and they already had my refund slip processed and waiting, saying I'll be refunded within 2-3 days.
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Post by d'James on Mar 31, 2017 21:38:28 GMT
Good night tonight!! I would guess it was one of two, maybe three, people who were ill yesterday.
A couple of mishaps, a rogue pillow and ashtray to be precise. Said pillow could've been quite dangerous if someone had slipped on it.
Anyway, last trip to the show and I still really enjoyed it.
Oh. I know what I meant to say. I saw it last Tuesday (21st) and the intro was different as one of the brothers wasn't involved. Wonder what happened?!
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Post by paplazaroo on Apr 1, 2017 13:21:08 GMT
Matinee cancelled, they're offering free drinks in the bar to soften the blow which is nice but still it's a bit annoying they can't even try and fudge something together with the remaining healthy cast members
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Post by d'James on Apr 1, 2017 13:44:23 GMT
Matinee cancelled, they're offering free drinks in the bar to soften the blow which is nice but still it's a bit annoying they can't even try and fudge something together with the remaining healthy cast members Very odd. I guess they can't risk the final show not going ahead. As I say, I have my suspicions but there's no point saying as it could be completely wrong.
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Post by paplazaroo on Apr 1, 2017 14:07:16 GMT
Yeah I guess I'm in a bad mood as I feel like they've wasted my afternoon but I don't understand why in a town like London chocked full of talent it could ever be neccesary to send a good 150 audience members home disgruntled. The amount of MT grads who'd give a limb to step into a role last minute and may already know the piece.
It's just unimaginative producing, fair enough if a few of the cast are off you can't do the full show but at least give us a concert or Q and A or something.
lol I'll cool down now and let it go :-p
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Post by paplazaroo on Apr 1, 2017 14:35:58 GMT
Got this email - Dear Valued Customer, We apologise that today’s performance of The Wild Party was cancelled due to cast illness.
We have been informed that tonight's show is going ahead. Due to the limited number of seats available for tonight's performance we are holding a queue outside the theatre from 6pm and will be selling tickets on a first come first served basis. Please note that you are welcome to begin queuing outside the theatre before but sales will begin at 6pm
- way to make me feel valued, offering me the chance to queue for a potential ticket to the show you cancelled. I think I'll give it a miss
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Post by SageStageMgr on Apr 1, 2017 15:01:49 GMT
This is the definition of a poor "customer experience". These fringe venues are meant to be all about getting people into theatre and providing a quality, homely experience...
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