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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2017 23:10:46 GMT
I love this score. Who id be is beautiful I agree. It is one of the best act one closers for a musical I've ever heard. Also I'm glad this tour is going to the Alexandra in Birmingham this time instead of the Hippodrome, it's more intimate which I guess would be necessary for a scaled-down tour like this.
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Post by daniel on Feb 24, 2017 23:11:10 GMT
I know there were attempts to stunt cast in London, with some interesting results...but given that the last tour was cast on talent alone and sold generally very well, I would think (and hope) that they won't feel the need to stunt cast this time around. That said, with no cast announced yet, if they end up struggling for sales there's plenty of time to pull some washed up C-list soap star off the street I'm sure.
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Post by daniel on Feb 24, 2017 23:13:14 GMT
I love this score. Who id be is beautiful I agree. It is one of the best act one closers for a musical I've ever heard. Also I'm glad this tour is going to the Alexandra in Birmingham this time instead of the Hippodrome, it's more intimate which I guess would be necessary for a scaled-down tour like this. I actually found this an interesting choice which surprised me. It was near enough sold out for a 4 week run at the Hipp last time, and this time doing 2 weeks at the Alex with about 500 less seats! My thoughts is that they could get a better deal with ATG. But yes, I agree it'll work even better in an intimate venue. That said, I loved it from the front stalls at the Hippodrome, the atmosphere in that place is electric when it's full.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2017 23:23:06 GMT
I agree. It is one of the best act one closers for a musical I've ever heard. Also I'm glad this tour is going to the Alexandra in Birmingham this time instead of the Hippodrome, it's more intimate which I guess would be necessary for a scaled-down tour like this. I actually found this an interesting choice which surprised me. It was near enough sold out for a 4 week run at the Hipp last time, and this time doing 2 weeks at the Alex with about 500 less seats! My thoughts is that they could get a better deal with ATG. But yes, I agree it'll work even better in an intimate venue. That said, I loved it from the front stalls at the Hippodrome, the atmosphere in that place is electric when it's full. Maybe that could be all the reason for down-sizing to the Alex as a lot of Brummies have already seen it, maybe not as many would want to go again only less than 3 years later. Until recently I think the Alex got a bit overshadowed by the Hippodrome getting all the major touring shows, so it's great to see it getting a lot of them now, like Shrek and Jersey Boys to name but a few.
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Post by daniel on Feb 24, 2017 23:59:36 GMT
I actually found this an interesting choice which surprised me. It was near enough sold out for a 4 week run at the Hipp last time, and this time doing 2 weeks at the Alex with about 500 less seats! My thoughts is that they could get a better deal with ATG. But yes, I agree it'll work even better in an intimate venue. That said, I loved it from the front stalls at the Hippodrome, the atmosphere in that place is electric when it's full. Maybe that could be all the reason for down-sizing to the Alex as a lot of Brummies have already seen it, maybe not as many would want to go again only less than 3 years later. Until recently I think the Alex got a bit overshadowed by the Hippodrome getting all the major touring shows, so it's great to see it getting a lot of them now, like Shrek and Jersey Boys to name but a few. Possibly! It's also more expensive at the Alex than it was at the Hipp too, so it'll probably balance out. Yes there's some good stuff going to the Alex, which should continue with some big names in the next couple of years!
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Post by LXQ41.GO. on Mar 27, 2017 11:23:06 GMT
Wales Millennium Centre has just announced Shrek is coming to them during April 10-22nd 2018.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2017 15:18:18 GMT
More dates announced for the UK Tour in 2018 into 2019. On sale April 10th.
WED 28 MAR – SUN 8 APR (SHEFFIELD, LYCEUM) TUE 10 APR – SUN 22 APR (CARDIFF, WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE) WED 30 MAY – SUN 10 JUN (WOKING, NEW VICTORIA THEATRE) TUE 12 JUN – SUN 24 JUN (LIVERPOOL, EMPIRE) WED 11 JUL – SUN 22 JUL (CANTERBURY, MARLOWE THEATRE) WED 25 JUL – SUN 5 AUG (MILTON KEYNES, THEATRE) WED 8 AUG – SUN 19 AUG (BRISTOL, HIPPODROME) TUE 21 AUG – SUN 2 SEP (LLANDUDNO, VENUE CYMRU) TUE 18 DEC 2018 – SUN 6 JAN (LEEDS, GRAND THEATRE)
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Post by LXQ41.GO. on Apr 1, 2017 2:32:21 GMT
Looks like this will be following a similar length of the last tour, as there are still further dates to be announced, after the ones above
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Post by anthony40 on Apr 1, 2017 6:21:02 GMT
Welcome to the board BigBrightBeautifulWorld
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Post by daniel on Apr 1, 2017 11:14:13 GMT
Yep still more dates to come
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 1, 2017 11:35:28 GMT
More dates announced for the UK Tour in 2018 into 2019. On sale April 10th.
WED 28 MAR – SUN 8 APR (SHEFFIELD, LYCEUM) TUE 10 APR – SUN 22 APR (CARDIFF, WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE) WED 30 MAY – SUN 10 JUN (WOKING, NEW VICTORIA THEATRE) TUE 12 JUN – SUN 24 JUN (LIVERPOOL, EMPIRE) WED 11 JUL – SUN 22 JUL (CANTERBURY, MARLOWE THEATRE) WED 25 JUL – SUN 5 AUG (MILTON KEYNES, THEATRE) WED 8 AUG – SUN 19 AUG (BRISTOL, HIPPODROME) TUE 21 AUG – SUN 2 SEP (LLANDUDNO, VENUE CYMRU) TUE 18 DEC 2018 – SUN 6 JAN (LEEDS, GRAND THEATRE) Its on sale for Manchester in Jan 18 already.
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Post by LXQ41.GO. on Apr 2, 2017 23:45:36 GMT
Welcome to the board BigBrightBeautifulWorld Thank you! I have been following this theatre forum for just over a year, finally decided to become a member and be brave enough to contribute!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2017 23:54:44 GMT
Yep still more dates to come Where do you get your information from please? You always seem to know 😄 He's a Witch.
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Post by elliott on Apr 4, 2017 8:28:17 GMT
Where do you get your information from please? You always seem to know 😄 He's a Witch. Because there is are gaps in the dates announced, including a large one between September and December maybe?
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Post by LXQ41.GO. on Jul 20, 2017 1:31:18 GMT
Casting to be announced soon (and hopefully some additional venues, but that might not be until autumn). I think we will be getting quier a few new/fresh/relatively unknown faces and maybe a few from the previous tour rejoining. Any predictions?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 20, 2017 6:45:06 GMT
Mel B as Fiona? She needs the money
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2017 12:02:41 GMT
Casting to be announced soon (and hopefully some additional venues, but that might not be until autumn). I think we will be getting quier a few new/fresh/relatively unknown faces and maybe a few from the previous tour rejoining. Any predictions? Soon as in Baz tonight or soon as in a few weeks?
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Post by theatremadness on Jul 20, 2017 15:06:42 GMT
I've heard Samuel Holmes may be Farquaad for this tour, but not 100% sure!
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Post by showtoones on Jul 20, 2017 15:30:44 GMT
Mel B as Fiona? She needs the money She is a judge on America's Got Talent...she makes bank with that gig. And she was just Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway I also think she's getting $50,000 a month spousal/child support
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 20, 2017 16:19:37 GMT
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Post by Tibidabo on Jul 20, 2017 16:41:42 GMT
I mean, I can spend money with the best of them, but even I'd struggle to find more handbags to buy beyond 10 million or so... . Think Brewster's Millions!
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Post by LXQ41.GO. on Jul 22, 2017 18:12:45 GMT
I've heard Samuel Holmes may be Farquaad for this tour, but not 100% sure! 👍🏻😉
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Post by LXQ41.GO. on Jul 22, 2017 18:13:35 GMT
Casting to be announced soon (and hopefully some additional venues, but that might not be until autumn). I think we will be getting quier a few new/fresh/relatively unknown faces and maybe a few from the previous tour rejoining. Any predictions? Soon as in Baz tonight or soon as in a few weeks? A couple of weeks, unfortunately not Baz soon 😄
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2017 2:00:14 GMT
Wayne Rooney as Shrek, in this gender neutral casting era Nicola Sturgeon or Jeanette Krankie as Farquaad. Seriously though how about the girl who has just left Kinky Boots - Elena Skye as Fiona or Sarah Middleton who recently appeared in Hypocrite at RSC.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 23, 2017 10:11:04 GMT
^^ now now that's not very nice is it? We try to discourage derogatory comments about people's appearance. Lack of talent however, go for it
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Post by ali973 on Aug 9, 2017 17:12:09 GMT
Does anyone know who is producing this? I see Dreamworks Theatricals but there's no sign of them on the web as such, not unless they just operate under Dreamworks animation. Anyone know who the UK tour producer/operator is? Thanks!
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Post by daniel on Aug 9, 2017 17:15:48 GMT
Does anyone know who is producing this? I see Dreamworks Theatricals but there's no sign of them on the web as such, not unless they just operate under Dreamworks animation. Anyone know who the UK tour producer/operator is? Thanks! It's Playful Productions
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Post by daniel on Sept 11, 2017 9:15:53 GMT
Cast confirmed:
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2017 10:33:04 GMT
Oh Samuel will be fabulous in the role, it will be camp and over the top, fabulous-ness!
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Post by theatremadness on Sept 11, 2017 11:52:26 GMT
I've no doubt he'll be hilarious. Interesting though, as in Nigel Harman's eyes, having played the role and now directing, there's a thin line with Farquaad. He's camp and loves musical theatre, but not gay. Of course that's well within his abilities, but it will be interesting to see how Samuel plays it!
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