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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2016 12:35:57 GMT
I would imagine it is something to do with family. He mentioned on David Morrissey's radio show that his wife was due to give birth the date the Wyndam's run ends? Probably that.
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Post by galinda on Mar 3, 2016 13:50:27 GMT
Many thanks for the replies. Not going to make the cinema tonight so planning on one of the encore showings instead.
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Post by moelhywel on Mar 3, 2016 23:25:16 GMT
The encore will just be a reshowing of the live broadcast. They don't film it again.
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Post by Scots UK Theatre on Mar 4, 2016 8:56:08 GMT
Johnny Flynn was in it last night. Thoroughly enjoyed this.
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Post by lonlad on Mar 4, 2016 10:44:49 GMT
he certainly was and outstanding all over again - as was the entire cast - David Morrissey in full, booming voice you could doubtless hear all the way to Oldham - the two women especially great -
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2016 13:36:07 GMT
Well as a mere girly all I can say is I enjoyed it very much Me too Steffi. Saw this on Saturday and very pleased I caught it. Very much liked JF's performance and the two ladies.
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Post by lucyhoneychurch on Mar 17, 2016 14:05:08 GMT
I saw the NTLive showing in NYC last night. I really enjoyed it. At times, the accents were a little difficult for me to understand, so I have a question for all of you about the ending {Spoiler - click to view} When Shirley comes back, between her accent, pitch and sobbing, I couldn't quiet make out what happened to her. I got that she was never in the garage, but perhaps waited in the train station the whole time?
Thanks!
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Post by rumbledoll on Mar 26, 2016 21:13:47 GMT
Caught the encore in the local cinema today, very entertaining evening indeed! It shouldn't be THAT funny, should it? Loved-loved Johnny Flynn's performance - how come he didn't get an Olivier nod for this?..
But.. could somebody please exlain what was so fascinating about the set desighn that it got some awards? I don't find it any special but probably the screen didn't manage to do full justice to it..
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Post by Marwood on Mar 26, 2016 22:20:22 GMT
At the end of the first scene (the hanging) the whole cell set got raised up into the ceiling before things switched to the pub - that and the burger bar at the top of the set later on were what im guessing got the praise (although I saw it at the RC on opening night 6 months ago so it might be slightly different in the West End and my memories might have gone a bit rusty)
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Post by rumbledoll on Mar 27, 2016 8:53:53 GMT
Was the same in Wyndham's by the sound of it. So basically the wow moment is that they've got two-story set? Well.. okay. I liked the pub interior, felt quite authentic. And glass windows which you can sort of see through.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2016 18:16:15 GMT
Well it appears that this has just won the Olivier Award for best set design! Which makes me wonder...is it tourable? Because I'm hoping that this will production will tour or do another season somewhere!
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Post by Jon on Apr 3, 2016 18:20:47 GMT
Well it appears that this has just won the Olivier Award for best set design! Which makes me wonder...is it tourable? Because I'm hoping that this will production will tour or do another season somewhere! I think a Broadway transfer is likely.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2016 18:54:18 GMT
I think a Broadway transfer is likely. In that case, I better book a plane ticket...It's just won Best New Play! :-)
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Post by Polly1 on Apr 3, 2016 19:19:52 GMT
I think a Broadway transfer is likely. In that case, I better book a plane ticket...It's just won Best New Play! :-) Save your money - People Places and Things is far superior, see that instead.
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Post by Steve on Apr 4, 2016 13:49:15 GMT
In that case, I better book a plane ticket...It's just won Best New Play! :-) Save your money - People Places and Things is far superior, see that instead. For me, "Hangmen" is a better piece of writing, although as an acting showcase, "People, Places and Things" is terrific. But for those who want to see "Hangmen" without booking a flight, there are still encore screenings in cinemas, including one at the Vue Piccadilly on Tuesday 26th April.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2016 13:58:39 GMT
In that case, I better book a plane ticket...It's just won Best New Play! :-) Save your money - People Places and Things is far superior, see that instead. Is it? Take away the super showy performance and you're not left with much. I was rather bored by it but I was thoroughly engaged with 'Hangmen'.
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Post by Cardinal Pirelli on Apr 4, 2016 14:18:14 GMT
Save your money - People Places and Things is far superior, see that instead. For me, "Hangmen" is a better piece of writing, although as an acting showcase, "People, Places and Things" is terrific. But for those who want to see "Hangmen" without booking a flight, there are still encore screenings in cinemas, including one at the Vue Piccadilly on Tuesday 26th April. It's really close for me, with Hangmen just nicking it, PP&T has greater depth in terms of reflectiing on how we live but Hangmen, although it doesn't hit the heights of PP&T's best writing moments, is more consistent and paints its own (past) world with a keen satirical eye. Ask me on another day and I'll probably say the opposite.......
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Post by Phantom of London on Apr 4, 2016 17:09:45 GMT
This is an argument like do you prefer mild or strong cheddar?
Both plays are very different, but equally great I loved both.
I expect both to go to Broadway and tour, I hope Hangman comes back to the UK.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2016 16:53:40 GMT
I hope Hangmen tours or comes back to London. I really want to see it, I'm gonna try to catch it on NT live
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Post by RedRose on Apr 27, 2016 17:12:10 GMT
I think a Broadway transfer is likely. In that case, I better book a plane ticket...It's just won Best New Play! :-) David Morrissey talked about it today on Radio 6: they are still negotiating and trying to get as many of the cast as possible to do it, at Manhattan Theatre Club in New York, April 2017.
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Post by Jon on Apr 27, 2016 18:23:24 GMT
Constellations played at the Friedman Theatre so a limited run at a not for profit theatre like MTC should be good. I imagine David Morrissey and Johnny Flynn are the mostly likely to transfer
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2016 19:24:58 GMT
I can see this coming back to London too for a limited season next year, like Pan goes wrong is doing
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Post by perfectspy on Apr 29, 2016 11:04:24 GMT
Hangmen is a great play, hope it does well in NYC.
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Post by theatre-turtle on Apr 29, 2016 11:15:32 GMT
I think some of the humour is a bit British, but that hasn't stopped other plays, like the History Boys from doing well
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2016 1:00:12 GMT
Does anyone know if there are any plans to bring this back?
For a play that was so well-received and won the Olivier, it seems odd that it has gone quiet after a just a three-month West End run.
Knew I should have gone to the NT Live broadcast when I had the chance!
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Post by nash16 on Sept 4, 2016 1:09:18 GMT
Does anyone know if there are any plans to bring this back? For a play that was so well-received and won the Olivier, it seems odd that it has gone quiet after a just a three-month West End run. Knew I should have gone to the NT Live broadcast when I had the chance! No plans to return this in London, but they're aiming to open it on Broadway in the Spring to try and bag a few Tony's. It would deserve them all.
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Post by zak97 on Sept 5, 2016 17:01:54 GMT
I just don't think American's would get the humour. I hope the wouldn't rewrite some of the English specific humour; it's what makes the play.
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Post by nash16 on Sept 5, 2016 17:55:13 GMT
they're aiming to open it on Broadway in the Spring to try and bag a few Tony's Seriously? I'll be fascinated to see how it goes down in the USA. To us, it's history - to some of them, it's still a training manual… Haha, very true! Maybe it will make them think a bit too… Nah!
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