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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2016 13:36:20 GMT
 30th anniversary, on tour from spring 2017. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 23, 2016 12:16:15 GMT
Hello wall.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2017 17:18:38 GMT
Thinking of catching this in Woking when it heads there. Have never seen the film or watched/read the play, the main draw for me is Jodie Prenger, having not seen her in anything as of yet but been a fan for a while, ever since I voted her for I'd Do Anything haha.
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Post by CG on the loose on Mar 11, 2017 20:22:33 GMT
Thinking of catching this in Woking when it heads there. Have never seen the film or watched/read the play, the main draw for me is Jodie Prenger, having not seen her in anything as of yet but been a fan for a while, ever since I voted her for I'd Do Anything haha. The play, as a one-woman show, is quite different from the film, but if you've seen neither that matters not a jot! I saw it on Monday and thought Jodie did a cracking job - go for it! |
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Post by frosty on Mar 13, 2017 9:21:06 GMT
Thinking of catching this in Woking when it heads there. Have never seen the film or watched/read the play, the main draw for me is Jodie Prenger, having not seen her in anything as of yet but been a fan for a while, ever since I voted her for I'd Do Anything haha. The play, as a one-woman show, is quite different from the film, but if you've seen neither that matters not a jot! I saw it on Monday and thought Jodie did a cracking job - go for it! Sounds good - I've got tickets to see this in Brighton in July. I love the film, so it will be interesting to see how the original play is done. |
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Post by loureviews on Mar 18, 2017 20:16:03 GMT
Seeing this on Monday. Those who have been, what's the running time please? Ta.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2017 20:50:56 GMT
Seeing this on Monday. Those who have been, what's the running time please? Ta. I was wondering the same. I'm seeing it Wednesday matinee before 42nd Street. |
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Post by CG on the loose on Mar 19, 2017 10:18:24 GMT
I can't recall exactly, but think it was around 2h20m inc interval, maybe less.
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Post by westendcub on Mar 20, 2017 13:17:53 GMT
Seeing this on Monday. Those who have been, what's the running time please? Ta. Somewhat unexpectedly I too am going tonight, I love Willy Russell writing and only ever seen the film..this will be my first time seeing Jodie in a show (odds its one in which she's not singing!!) |
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Post by loureviews on Mar 20, 2017 13:31:45 GMT
I've seen her twice in singing roles, in Oliver! and Spamalot. Looking forward to this one.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2017 13:43:20 GMT
Seeing this on Monday. Those who have been, what's the running time please? Ta. Somewhat unexpectedly I too am going tonight, I love Willy Russell writing and only ever seen the film..this will be my first time seeing Jodie in a show (odds its one in which she's not singing!!) Same! Which is strange gor me, considering I voted for her to win that show every week hahaa! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2017 17:25:52 GMT
Please be sure to report back after the show westendcub I'd love to know your opinions! 
One thing I have noticed on the website, there is a month gap in August between dates. Is this a break for Jodie before the next leg of the tour begins, as in September there are two venues announced with more to be announced? |
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Post by loureviews on Mar 20, 2017 20:42:31 GMT
Stands up well so far although Shirley's accent is wavering a bit!
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Post by westendcub on Mar 20, 2017 22:04:06 GMT
That was lovely, Jodie had a great stage presence and carried the one woman show well (Aye it did slip to Geordie once or twice ce but she can do a good Scouse accent).
What striked me was just how faithful the film is to the original text.
I have one tiny niggle, there is a scene & costume change in Act 1, they played a Moby song which really took me out of the play. Lovely period detail of the set to look like the 80's but a modern song was an odd choice!!
Nice I can now I've seen this on the stage!!
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Post by loureviews on Mar 21, 2017 12:27:17 GMT
I could only really remember one line from the film 'Aren't men full of sh*t?' which of course got a big laugh.
Jodie was great wasn't she? It's not just a comic play but a very poignant one, too, and as a woman who is now OLDER than Shirley is in the play it reached me in quite a different way that it did when I was in my teens. The ending is a very sad one, in many ways.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2017 11:02:25 GMT
I must admit, I have never seen the film, nor read or seen the play, so am rather intrigued and excited to see the matinee today. As said previously, my only draw to this one is Jodie but I hve head that the play ia great too so am looking forward to it from both aspects!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2017 15:52:34 GMT
Well its easy to see why Jodie won that show, and deserves her success. A terrific actress and natural comedienne. She is brilliant! Audience are loving it! Upper Circle closed but pretty full everywhere else. Its clear to see that both Willy Russell and Jodie are audience favourites and rightly so. |
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Post by infofreako on Mar 22, 2017 22:46:35 GMT
Hope you enjoyed the rest of the show. I've no idea where the tours headed as its been completely off my radar but it sounds like it has greater merit than I expected
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2017 23:07:40 GMT
Sorry to say
Far inferior
To the highly acclaimed Menier revival
With Meera Syal
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Post by theatremadness on Mar 22, 2017 23:12:18 GMT
Sorry to say Far inferior To the highly acclaimed Menier revival With Meera Syal Yes I hugely enjoyed that production with Meera Syal. Fabulous play and performance. Saw it when it transferred to the Trafalgar Studios & it played in rep with Educating Rita. Saw Shirley in the afternoon and Rita in the evening. My bum didn't half hurt after a whole day in those seats! Haven't seen Jodie and I don't see when I'll get round to it, but she more than has the personality for it, though I can imagine her being a touch hammy. Meera had a wonderful balance of natural comedy and sincerity. Looked like she made a cracking egg & chips, too. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2017 23:22:11 GMT
Sorry to say Far inferior To the highly acclaimed Menier revival With Meera Syal Yes I hugely enjoyed that production with Meera Syal. Fabulous play and performance. Saw it when it transferred to the Trafalgar Studios & it played in rep with Educating Rita. Saw Shirley in the afternoon and Rita in the evening. My bum didn't half hurt after a whole day in those seats! Haven't seen Jodie and I don't see when I'll get round to it, but she more than has the personality for it, though I can imagine her being a touch hammy. Meera had a wonderful balance of natural comedy and sincerity. Looked like she made a cracking egg & chips, too. Meera was quite perfect in the role Got the balance just right |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2017 23:48:13 GMT
I thought it was fanrastic, Jodie is a real star! Full house standing ovation, walked out toward the train station and she was signing at the stage door so thought I'd run over and say well done, she gave alot of hugs and great chit chat, spending real time with everyone, a lovely woman, a fantsstic role for her! May be tempted to catch this again.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2017 23:58:17 GMT
I thought it was fanrastic, Jodie is a real star! Full house standing ovation, walked out toward the train station and she was signing at the stage door so thought I'd run over and say well done, she gave alot of hugs and great chit chat, spending real time with everyone, a lovely woman, a fantsstic role for her! May be tempted to catch this again. Full house But upper circle closed ? In the last 2 weeks I have seen standing ovations At The Girls AAIP 42nd Street Roman Tragedies Hamlet Grounded Go figure And when I saw Stepping Out at Richmond That had a standing ovation |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2017 21:32:49 GMT
I thought it was fanrastic, Jodie is a real star! Full house standing ovation, walked out toward the train station and she was signing at the stage door so thought I'd run over and say well done, she gave alot of hugs and great chit chat, spending real time with everyone, a lovely woman, a fantsstic role for her! May be tempted to catch this again. Full house But upper circle closed ? In the last 2 weeks I have seen standing ovations At The Girls AAIP 42nd Street Roman Tragedies Hamlet Grounded Go figure And when I saw Stepping Out at Richmond That had a standing ovation I meant full house standing ovation in the sense of everyone there giving a standing ovation.
And out of those listed, I have only seen The Girls and 42nd Street. Including this, 42nd Street definitely earns it, Jodie deserved it in my opinion, and The Girls is a pleasant and fun evening.
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Post by perfectspy on Mar 24, 2017 21:52:53 GMT
I also saw this on the Monday 20th. A pretty impressive performance by Jodie who to my shame had never heard of before. Some great lines that got quite a few laughs. The two sets was great, I hope the tour goes well.
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Post by shady23 on Oct 23, 2017 12:55:52 GMT
This is on in Newcastle this week and selling very well. Was wavering whether to see it so of course I head to the award winning theatre Board and good reviews so think you've swung it for me. Wasn't aware it was a play, but will give it a go!
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Post by PhantomNcl on Oct 24, 2017 14:42:48 GMT
This is on in Newcastle this week and selling very well. Was wavering whether to see it so of course I head to the award winning theatre Board and good reviews so think you've swung it for me. Wasn't aware it was a play, but will give it a go! I saw it last night and really enjoyed it. It took me a while to get used to Jodie's accent, but she was terrific in the role (or should I say roles, given she covers everyone else in the play). The only downside was that by the interval I was desperate for a bag of chips after the smell of them cooking on stage. Was tempted to pop to the Town Fry on the corner for act 2  It's pretty well sold now, but you should get a good view from most parts of the theatre as the set isn't a high one, and most of the play is delivered centre stage. |
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