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Post by d'James on Jan 28, 2017 22:51:25 GMT
When does he leave again?
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Post by Phantom of London on Jan 29, 2017 1:40:52 GMT
It may not be a great idea to do a musical based on a car crash, you are leaving yourself open. However this is no car crash, but rather a charming little musical, with some great soaring score, however the book seemed to be overly convoluted and a strange piece like Grey Garden was.
Magnificent stage design complemented this piece and I mention this only, because I know the limitations of the Charing Cross theatre. i really enjoyed Chris Peluso more than I have done before, but then again he stood out in a very good cast, This certainly expunged that awful Ragtime production and was a breathe of fresh air.
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Post by mrsdanvers on Jan 29, 2017 15:08:43 GMT
I thought this was marvellous. I was embarrassed I only paid twenty quid.
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Not always very high value in terms of ticket yield or donations
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Post by Xanderl on Jan 30, 2017 8:49:44 GMT
TodayTix has stalls tickets for £15 for any performance this week including both performances on Saturday, offer available today only. So £5 if you have a referral code such as for instance SEZCE
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Post by lou105 on Jan 30, 2017 9:06:39 GMT
I just bought some for later in the week. I had planned to wait for Rush Tickets but this was easier!
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Xanderl
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Post by Xanderl on Jan 30, 2017 9:12:28 GMT
Also worth pointing out that these tickets can be booked either on the app or on the todaytix website, unlike the rush tickets which I think are only bookable through the app.
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Post by lou105 on Jan 30, 2017 9:15:08 GMT
Also worth pointing out that these tickets can be booked either on the app or on the todaytix website, unlike the rush tickets which I think are only bookable through the app. Yep, and you also dont have to tweet/Facebook their link to unlock them!
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Post by stevejohnson678 on Jan 30, 2017 9:40:55 GMT
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Post by tracyk on Jan 30, 2017 10:12:15 GMT
When does he leave again? He leaves on 11 February 2017 .
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Post by tracyk on Jan 30, 2017 10:14:13 GMT
Thanks for heads up on offer was waiting on rush ticket time for tonight and have used the offer instead got seat in Row D bit closer than normal be interesting to see the show from there. Also booked to take my Mom later in the week. Saw show last week and thought it was one of the most beautiful scores I have heard in the West End at the minute just glorious sound and those voices particular Chris and Zoe just stunning. Looking forward to couple more visits.
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Post by wickedgrin on Jan 30, 2017 12:38:05 GMT
Booked to see this for £15 through Today Tix. My seat price is usually £32.50! Very pleased!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2017 22:48:21 GMT
It seems I missed out on all the £15 tickets. Apart from 1 ticket tomorrow, none left. Hopefully they'll run the same offer next week. It's obviously not selling well.
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Post by ctas on Jan 31, 2017 18:28:39 GMT
Seeing this tonight and can't find a running time on the theatre's website, anyone got a rough idea for me? Thank you!
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Post by CG on the loose on Jan 31, 2017 18:50:22 GMT
The Monkey says 2 hours 15 mins
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Post by westendwendy on Jan 31, 2017 21:52:43 GMT
Wow I LOVED THIS tonight!!! Chris Peluso - oh my god....
You must ALL see this.. I'm going again!
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Post by wickedgrin on Jan 31, 2017 22:17:53 GMT
Looking forward to it tomorrow evening!
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Post by notmymuse on Jan 31, 2017 23:43:57 GMT
Wow I LOVED THIS tonight!!! Chris Peluso - oh my god.... You must ALL see this.. I'm going again! When does he leave? May have to do a return trip too. Gorgeous.
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Post by westendwendy on Feb 1, 2017 2:41:23 GMT
I'm not sure - side front benches 17.50!
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Post by canadianturtle on Feb 1, 2017 7:57:05 GMT
I'm not sure - side front benches 17.50! I can't find my programme but if I remember correctly his last show is 11 February and new actor starts on the 13th. Save
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Post by CG on the loose on Feb 1, 2017 10:11:34 GMT
11th definitely his last day (hence me squeezing a trip in next week!)
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Post by theatre-turtle on Feb 1, 2017 20:45:00 GMT
I'm finding this quite boring. Enjoying Chris Peluso in a tux but otherwise struggling to focus and not doze. It doesn't help that there's no atmosphere from it being only around 40% sold.
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Post by wickedgrin on Feb 1, 2017 21:22:26 GMT
I nearly fell asleep! Left at the interval. The lack of plot did not hold my interest.
Chris Peluso looked and sounded gorgeous though - but the material did not tempt me to stay. Beautifully staged, lit and costumed though. Disappointing.
He will be wasted in Funny Girl as his character has little singing.
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Post by theatre-turtle on Feb 1, 2017 22:28:53 GMT
I nearly fell asleep! Left at the interval. The lack of plot did not hold my interest. Chris Peluso looked and sounded gorgeous though - but the material did not tempt me to stay. Beautifully staged, lit and costumed though. Disappointing. He will be wasted in Funny Girl as his character has little singing. Were you there tonight? I felt like the front stalls thinned even more after the interval.
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Post by noboiscout on Feb 1, 2017 22:48:48 GMT
I saw this tonight and can agree that this is not a great musical, and doesn't have a large dramatic arc to hold everyone's interest. So not without flaws as a show (perhaps the feel is and sound is a bit too 'samey' from beginning to end. But I loved the production, the high quality cast, the costumes and staging - not to mention the fabulous chaireography! If you liked the soaring melodies of Titanic, Grand Hotel and the music in Nine, then I really think you should see this. And of course, Chris Peluso is a wonderful singer and easy on the eye who shouldn't be missed.
For the money you won't see or hear a better production either on or off the West End, and I have to applaud Thom Sutherland and producers for putting on an original book musical that we wouldn't otherwise see. It deserves an audience if only to ensure that we keep getting to see high quality musical theatre productions at Charing Cross, even if they don't all have the drama and popular appeal that Titanic had.
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Post by wickedgrin on Feb 1, 2017 23:07:14 GMT
Were you there tonight? I felt like the front stalls thinned even more after the interval Yes, I had a £15 ticket in Row R towards the back and was happy with that and then a moment before it started an usher said we could all move forward - so there was a bit of a scramble. I ended up at the front of the back section if that makes sense. A perfect view. But a very sparse audience. It clearly has no appeal - a completely unknown show. I am a musical fan and I had not come across it which is why I wanted to see it. But I found it very samey although a better production of the show I cannot imagine. It was terrifically sung throughout - well the first half anyway. Clearly I was not the only one to escape at the interval!
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Post by westendwendy on Feb 1, 2017 23:23:16 GMT
You win some you lose some - I loved it!!!
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Post by wickedgrin on Feb 1, 2017 23:32:33 GMT
You win some you lose some - I loved it!!! Yes, art is very subjective. Perhaps I just wasn't in the mood for it.
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Post by schuttep on Feb 2, 2017 14:31:45 GMT
I saw this tonight and can agree that this is not a great musical, and doesn't have a large dramatic arc to hold everyone's interest. So not without flaws as a show (perhaps the feel is and sound is a bit too 'samey' from beginning to end. Totally agree - and I liked it as well, although I did feel like I was being battered to death by the belting of the songs as if each was a showstopper. And why did they shine lights directly into the audience on two occasions, making it impossible to see what was happening on stage?
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Post by talkstageytome on Feb 4, 2017 18:52:57 GMT
Saw Death Takes A Holiday this afternoon and I hate to say it but I was bored silly. There was nothing really wrong with the production (cast were great, lighting lovely, songs beautiful if a bit samey) but I found my mind wandering every couple of minutes nevertheless.
The storydidn't click with me at all, the ending seemed abrupt, and I didn't really love any characters.
Oh, and on that tiny stage 6+ chairs is WAY too many chairs!
For me it was disappointing.
Side note - you want to be in the front stalls at this theatre, don't you? I was in row r and I felt miles away!
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Post by zak97 on Feb 4, 2017 19:22:27 GMT
Saw Death Takes A Holiday this afternoon and I hate to say it but I was bored silly. There was nothing really wrong with the production (cast were great, lighting lovely, songs beautiful if a bit samey) but I found my mind wandering every couple of minutes nevertheless. The storydidn't click with me at all, the ending seemed abrupt, and I didn't really love any characters. Oh, and on that tiny stage 6+ chairs is WAY too many chairs! For me it was disappointing. Side note - you want to be in the front stalls at this theatre, don't you? I was in row r and I felt miles away! I know what you mean, I was in row S this afternoon and felt really distant - and the sound levels for Zoe seemed a bit low, especially at the start? Did you see though the woman before the show started in the balcony slips who brought her own fold-down chair with her, that was my highlight over the show. Now, with regard to the show I did like it, but the music just seemed unmemorable, and while there were moments in the music and story that I really loved, I just thought the story was massively dragged out. Whilst I loved the set design, there were a few moments when I thought the set was going to collapse. Zoe and Chris were highlights, especially Chris - he has the seductive charm and an excellent voice, and both acted the part brilliantly. It's just a shame that the parts that they have, in my opinion, are just a bit thin.
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