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Post by talkstageytome on Jan 15, 2019 14:08:10 GMT
I saw this before Xmas and actually really enjoyed it. Caroline was such a fascinating central character, and Sharon D Clarke was brilliant in the role, as was Abiona Omonua as Emmie. I thought the song I Hate The Bus was performed so touchingly. The story fascinated me it that it felt both intimate and personal, yet monolithic as an indicator of American modern history.
I also loves the design, and felt like it really oozed a sense of place and time. Not sure I'd see it again, but I'd say it was one of the better things I saw last year, by a long shot!
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Post by distantcousin on Jan 16, 2019 19:52:10 GMT
^Hmmm, robadog. I think it is taken that the "underground" is literal in that she works in a basement, metaphorical that she is below the radar of the white community. The no more of it means that the tides of equality are turning. As for not meeting Noah again, perhaps that too is about how she will have more opportunity, her life will be able to diverge until death is the leveller? . What do others think?
A couple of times I was convinced she'd killed her husband - I kept getting that notion. I was predicting (and hoping for) some great dirty secret type revelation. Unfortunately I didn't get that payoff.
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Post by distantcousin on Jan 16, 2019 19:53:16 GMT
I liked this a lot. Was not entirely convinced by the interval but by the end I was rather in pieces. It made me think, not just about race and religion but about all people in poorly paid jobs today....the "just coping" and how basically it is not fair and you then have no freedom. Society basically has to be more equal.....but so many people are trapped, like Caroline, wondering how to escape the hand fate has dealt them. Always good when a play makes you think...and uncomfortable when you come from a position of having money to spend on theatre.... I had very similar thoughts to this actually...
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Post by japhun on Jan 17, 2019 18:50:37 GMT
Saw this at Hampstead and have watched it four times (so far at The Playhouse) and I seriously can't get enough of it.
It is a brilliant piece of theatre. I know it isn't for everyone (as seen above) but if you are a fan of musical theatre, it (should be) required viewing. It is easily one of the best and most underrated shows to hit the West End in a long time. It was overshadowed on Broadway by Wicked and Avenue Q, but Sharon D Clarke makes it shine ever so brightly on this side of the pond.
Go see it!
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Post by Mark on Jan 17, 2019 19:26:05 GMT
I finally saw it this afternoon and it was wonderful! I actually really liked the style of music and thought Sharon D Clarke was giving an award worthy performance. The whole thing just worked for me, and I’m surprised to see it get such mixed write ups on here.
I think the only thing is - I can see how this is suited to somewhere like Chichester/Hampstead and even the National. But it’s going to struggle in the West End for another few months. Upper circle was closed today, and I got a great stalls seat for £15.
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Post by anthem on Jan 17, 2019 20:10:28 GMT
I've given the Cast Recording a second listen and I'm still not on board I'm afraid. Other than "Lots Wife" and the "Act One Finale", I'm just sat here like "I paid to see this live"? Maybe I need to see it live and give it a second chance, but I'm in no rush, and it doesn't look like it would be a struggle to nab a ticket if I decide last minute anyway. Where can one listen to the cast recording? Please and thanks.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2019 20:17:44 GMT
I've given the Cast Recording a second listen and I'm still not on board I'm afraid. Other than "Lots Wife" and the "Act One Finale", I'm just sat here like "I paid to see this live"? Maybe I need to see it live and give it a second chance, but I'm in no rush, and it doesn't look like it would be a struggle to nab a ticket if I decide last minute anyway. Where can one listen to the cast recording? Please and thanks. I downloaded it from Amazon.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2019 22:58:14 GMT
A fair amount of numbers from various productions can be found online.
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Post by michalnowicki on Jan 23, 2019 16:13:37 GMT
Does anyone know why is the availability so low the entire March? I'm looking on the ATG site right now, January and February is mostly "yellow" with some "green" days, but March is "red"...
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Post by Mark on Jan 23, 2019 16:37:39 GMT
Does anyone know why is the availability so low the entire March? I'm looking on the ATG site right now, January and February is mostly "yellow" with some "green" days, but March is "red"... Very odd. Just checked through a few dates on ATG and there are only a handful of tickets for all dates.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2019 16:53:56 GMT
That's very surprising! I suspect they may have just sent loads out to other companies and stuff in an attempt to shift as many as possible?
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Post by robertb213 on Jan 23, 2019 17:30:57 GMT
Yeah it won't be that it's selling well, there are offers everywhere for this
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Post by Dr Tom on Jan 23, 2019 17:52:27 GMT
They will just be withholding seats from sale so it looks like there's less availability than there really is.
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Post by gmoneyoutlaw on Jan 24, 2019 13:49:32 GMT
They will just be withholding seats from sale so it looks like there's less availability than there really is. I see that on some sites they are booking until April, but on others only until February 2nd. Which is correct?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2019 14:49:05 GMT
They will just be withholding seats from sale so it looks like there's less availability than there really is. I see that on some sites they are booking until April, but on others only until February 2nd. Which is correct? The April date is correct, unless we get a very last minute closing announcement.
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Post by Mark on Jan 24, 2019 15:11:54 GMT
They will just be withholding seats from sale so it looks like there's less availability than there really is. Doesn't make business sense to only offer two seats to a performance though when there must surely be lots more availability.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 24, 2019 19:50:54 GMT
Fiddler will opens there in March.. Caroline will come off earlier than announced
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2019 19:52:46 GMT
Fiddler will opens there in March.. Caroline will come off earlier than announced Oh wow. I imagine Baz will announce that tonight if it's closing so soon.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 24, 2019 19:58:19 GMT
Fiddler will opens there in March.. Caroline will come off earlier than announced Oh wow. I imagine Baz will announce that tonight Yes an announcement is VERY imminent
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Post by Rory on Jan 24, 2019 19:58:31 GMT
I see on the Hampstead website it's only booking until 9th Feb.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2019 19:59:57 GMT
Do we know if Fiddler will be a limited run or an open-ended run? I imagine the former?
That's so close if it closes on the 9th! They have to announce it asap.
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Post by gmoneyoutlaw on Jan 24, 2019 20:03:24 GMT
Do we know if Fiddler will be a limited run or an open-ended run? I imagine the former? That's so close if it closes on the 9th! They have to announce it asap. I found it. My source was Playbill Online Caroline, or Change London Musical Playhouse Theatre London, EN Closes February 2, 2019
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2019 20:07:47 GMT
Wow! That must be one of our fastest closings in a while in terms of announcement to actual closing! The last I can remember being that fast was I Can't Sing!
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Post by Mark on Jan 24, 2019 20:09:06 GMT
Remember Feb 2nd was the original booking to date. Maybe it will go a bit further than that.
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Post by Rory on Jan 24, 2019 20:23:00 GMT
It can't close on 2 Feb if the cast haven't been given two full weeks notice. I'd say 9th more likely. A real shame this is seemingly coming off early.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2019 20:25:25 GMT
Yeah I believe you have to have two weeks notice, so the 9th is realistic. Sad, but realistic.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2019 20:30:21 GMT
Baz has replied to my tweet.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2019 20:35:14 GMT
Pants. Was hoping to catch this in March. Well, it cements a plan I wasn’t sure of, of a trip down first week of Feb.
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Post by ensembleswings on Jan 24, 2019 21:04:18 GMT
Such a shame, was hoping to catch this in March, don’t know if I’ll be able to squeeze in a trip beforehand.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2019 21:06:33 GMT
On a positive note, it has lasted longer than perhaps some were expecting. It hadn't been selling from the moment it was announced. Thrilled the West End got to see Sharon's performance.
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