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Post by grannyjx6 on May 20, 2018 18:39:50 GMT
Have booked for my wife and mother in law to go for one of the Sheffield Matinees - notice the balcony is not on sale at the moment. I hope this does well though, Katherine Kingsley is always worth watching.
Quite a lot of the 'new' shows in Sheffield only sell in the stalls and circle to start with. I go to most of the musicals and used to like second row of balcony as it was cheap and if you can cope with the restricted leg room is a pretty good view. Now (if I want to save money) I have to buy rear circle, which in fairness isn't expensive, but the leg room is horrendous so I now try end of isle, which means I can stretch one leg out, but miss stuff in the wings.
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Post by TallPaul on Jun 14, 2018 8:37:28 GMT
Reading the Don Quixote thread, it looks like if Dusty does find its way to London, it will either be without Rufus Hound, or after February 2019.
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Post by theatreian on Jun 26, 2018 21:32:27 GMT
Anyone seen this yet as I believe it started this week?
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Post by benny20 on Jun 26, 2018 21:34:10 GMT
Anyone seen this yet as I believe it started this week? Think it was first night tonight |
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Post by grannyjx6 on Jul 4, 2018 18:47:11 GMT
I'm seeing it next week. I keep looking on here to see what anyone else thinks of it, but it doesn't appear to be on everyone else's list of must see shows. :-(
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2018 19:23:33 GMT
I’m very much hoping this is coming to a theatre more accessible to me soon. The current stops aren’t particularly convenient, but I’m holding out hope yet.
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Post by Rory on Jul 4, 2018 19:32:52 GMT
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 5, 2018 6:39:15 GMT
Terrible wig.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 5, 2018 6:42:27 GMT
But so was the original one! |
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Post by stefy69 on Jul 5, 2018 6:44:07 GMT
Excellent review of this at Bath in the Telegraph.
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Post by wickedgrin on Jul 5, 2018 13:01:17 GMT
3 star review in The Stage - very mixed - while praising performances it implies there is work to be done on the show.
I would like to have seen this but the short tour doesn't come south at all. The producers must be looking to bring this into London?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2018 16:10:26 GMT
This show must be coming to London. They wouldn’t make a brand new musical for 3 tour dates surely?
I can see it being in a playhouse rather than a musical house. What ones could be free? Theatre Royal Haymarket after Xmas?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2018 16:19:42 GMT
This show must be coming to London. They wouldn’t make a brand new musical for 3 tour dates surely? I can see it being in a playhouse rather than a musical house. What ones could be free? Theatre Royal Haymarket after Xmas? I guess they're wishin' and hoping' so. |
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Post by stevejohnson678 on Jul 5, 2018 16:56:13 GMT
This show must be coming to London. They wouldn’t make a brand new musical for 3 tour dates surely? I can see it being in a playhouse rather than a musical house. What ones could be free? Theatre Royal Haymarket after Xmas? I guess they're wishin' and hoping' so. Frankly, I just don't know what to do with myself until a transfer is announced. |
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Post by waybeyondblue on Jul 5, 2018 19:44:48 GMT
Just close your eyes and count to ten.
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Post by showgirl on Jul 6, 2018 3:42:01 GMT
Don't think I can reach any of the tour venues on the limited dates specified so I've signed up to the mailing list for any further dates/venues and/or London transfer. Those interested will find the link on the musical's own site.
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Post by TallPaul on Jul 6, 2018 13:38:42 GMT
I'm seeing it next week. I keep looking on here to see what anyone else thinks of it, but it doesn't appear to be on everyone else's list of must see shows. :-( I was beginning to wonder if Sheffield Theatres had forgotten it arrives next week. By bus, car and foot, tens of thousands of people must pass the back of the Lyceum every day, but since Jersey Boys moved on, it's Thriller that has been advertised, rather than Dusty. Looking at ticket sales, perhaps there's a reason; Dusty is currently selling much better than Thriller. There is hope.  |
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Post by grannyjx6 on Jul 6, 2018 19:02:39 GMT
I'm seeing it next week. I keep looking on here to see what anyone else thinks of it, but it doesn't appear to be on everyone else's list of must see shows. :-( I was beginning to wonder if Sheffield Theatres had forgotten it arrives next week. By bus, car and foot, tens of thousands of people must pass the back of the Lyceum every day, but since Jersey Boys moved on, it's Thriller that has been advertised, rather than Dusty. Looking at ticket sales, perhaps there's a reason; Dusty is currently selling much better than Thriller. There is hope. I saw a trailer for Dusty on Facebook today (for the first time). Sounds like it might be pretty good. Yes, you are right, I must have had an email every day plugging Thriller, but nothing for Dusty. I decided to book Thriller as well, I know it's not really got a story, but I do like Michael Jackson's music and the dance routines. Went for the cheapest seats in the balcony and there are only 6 of us up there up to now, so will possibly be upgraded to stalls. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 6, 2018 19:07:40 GMT
I'm seeing it next week. I keep looking on here to see what anyone else thinks of it, but it doesn't appear to be on everyone else's list of must see shows. :-( I was beginning to wonder if Sheffield Theatres had forgotten it arrives next week. By bus, car and foot, tens of thousands of people must pass the back of the Lyceum every day, but since Jersey Boys moved on, it's Thriller that has been advertised, rather than Dusty. Looking at ticket sales, perhaps there's a reason; Dusty is currently selling much better than Thriller. There is hope. When are you going TP? Im relying on your review before I book. No pressure! |
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Post by TallPaul on Jul 7, 2018 13:33:39 GMT
I'm afraid, BurlyBeaR, that you'll have a long wait. For all kinds of reasons, including the nice weather, Wimbledon on the TV, and a trip to London, I'm not actually going to see Dusty. (Not next week anyhow.) Call mi'sen a theatre fan? So it's all down to you then grannyjx6!!! |
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Post by stefy69 on Jul 10, 2018 6:12:41 GMT
This show must be coming to London. They wouldn’t make a brand new musical for 3 tour dates surely? I can see it being in a playhouse rather than a musical house. What ones could be free? Theatre Royal Haymarket after Xmas? I guess they're wishin' and hoping' so. Well I guess when it does come to London they'll be no Going Back !
It's alright I've already got my coat !
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Post by drowseychap on Jul 11, 2018 0:32:38 GMT
I met the writer a few months ago and he said it’s on a short tour with the hope of a west end run 🤞
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Post by stefy69 on Jul 11, 2018 5:47:52 GMT
I met the writer a few months ago and he said it’s on a short tour with the hope of a west end run 🤞 Yes that point is made in the review in today's Times that with some tweaking a West End transfer should be forthcoming.... |
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Post by justfran on Jul 13, 2018 19:12:15 GMT
Has anyone on the board seen this in Sheffield yet?
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Post by ptwest on Jul 13, 2018 19:27:45 GMT
My wife went on Wednesday and loved it, said it was surprisingly emotional at times. She thought Katherine Kingsley was outstanding. My mother in law went as well, she had seen the real Dusty a couple of times when she played the local working mens clubs and said that Katherine had got it just right, including the mannerisms and intonation. The overall verdict was that like any jukebox musical the songs were often somehat contrived, but they said it was a 4 star show with a five star performance from the leading lady.
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Post by justfran on Jul 14, 2018 11:55:32 GMT
Thanks for posting. I’m going to see it in Newcastle next week and looking forward to it even more now.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Jul 19, 2018 21:09:28 GMT
I was disappointed to be honest. It wasn't Katherine Kingsley, but Tricia Adele Turner and although she had the look of Dusty, the voice was very different. She just seemed distant somehow, and Roberta Taylor had a weird Irish accent as her mother which I found quite difficult to follow. Also, as in all 'based on a real person' stories, a lot was just not true. They even made up a long time girlfriend who was apparently an amalgamation of several old flames. Rufus Hound and the cast all worked hard, but it just didn't hit the spot for me.
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Post by peggysue on Jul 20, 2018 15:02:37 GMT
Went to see the show yesterday afternoon in Newcastle. Unfortunately we didn't seen Katherine Kingsley but Tricia Adele-Turner. Roberta Taylor was also off sick. I enjoyed the show overall but it is a bit long. We had a show stop after 5 minutes and added 20 minutes to an already long first half. I agree with poster above about Tricia who looked liked Dusty but didn't sound like her although I did like her singing especially a very moving rendition of "You Don't Own Me" and "Son of a Preacher Man" which closed first half. She ended the show with a fantastic performance of "You Don't Have To Say You Loved Me". Few people stood up at the end and few tears were also noticed. Good show and would probably see again.
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Post by bramble on Jul 26, 2018 14:37:21 GMT
Katherine Kingsley gives a spine tingling stupendous performance. Excellent company all round `the direction falters here and there but always brought back on track by Miss Kingsley.Superb.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2018 15:22:03 GMT
What is the part of Lois? Is it a big role?
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