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Post by xanady on Jul 28, 2019 15:37:57 GMT
Think this is how they did their first WE Live before choreo had been finished
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Post by sophie92 on Jul 28, 2019 16:11:46 GMT
They’ve confirmed on Twitter that this evening’s performance will also be a concert set up, and they’re offering complimentary tickets to another performance if people wish to re-book. The wording of their tweet isn’t 100% clear to me, if the complimentary re-booking is if you choose not to attend this evening or if it’s for everyone regardless.
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Post by itsemily on Jul 28, 2019 16:24:07 GMT
They seem to be dropping like flies at the moment ☹️☹️ Poor girls!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2019 17:43:45 GMT
I wonder if they need to be casting more queens for the future. It's such an intense show with so many performances a week, are they risking the cast's health by having them on so often? There have been quite a few times now where they've had to draft in extras or cancel shows.
I've just watched the megasix from this afternoon, that was bonkers! Wish I'd been there.
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Post by Rukaya on Jul 28, 2019 18:07:00 GMT
As it stands right now, the show will only have 2 alternates after the cast change - really hope more will be announced soon! I think recent months show that they need more than 3, and I can't believe how well they did with just having Grace for such a long time tbh.
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Post by shady23 on Jul 28, 2019 19:57:20 GMT
They've said everyone at the shows today can come back again for free to see a "proper" show which is a pretty amazing gesture. Well done Six!
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Post by Raven on Jul 28, 2019 20:56:37 GMT
Maiya has confirmed she is not ill and is actually on holiday, so must be Alexia and Vicki who are ill if they couldn't get another cover other than Toby for Parr and had Genesis on for Anna of Cleves.
Sure sounds like the audience tonight got a real treat!
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Post by sparky5000 on Jul 28, 2019 22:16:07 GMT
They've said everyone at the shows today can come back again for free to see a "proper" show which is a pretty amazing gesture. Well done Six! Well to be fair, if you’re not getting the actual product you paid for then they should be offering free tickets to another performance!
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Post by amp09 on Jul 28, 2019 22:20:18 GMT
They've said everyone at the shows today can come back again for free to see a "proper" show which is a pretty amazing gesture. Well done Six! Well to be fair, if you’re not getting the actual product you paid for then they should be offering free tickets to another performance! True, but it was good that they provided something for people so as not to ruin their nights instead of just cancelling and offering people refunds/swaps.
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Post by amp09 on Jul 28, 2019 22:22:26 GMT
They've said everyone at the shows today can come back again for free to see a "proper" show which is a pretty amazing gesture. Well done Six! Well to be fair, if you’re not getting the actual product you paid for then they should be offering free tickets to another performance! Also from hearing people’s reactions who were there, I think a lot of people were very pleased with the performance, and probably wouldn’t have expected a free ticket for another show, so an added bonus for them. Great work from the Six team.
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Post by musicalmarge on Jul 28, 2019 23:45:05 GMT
What an amazing video! What a treat. There are LOTS of rumours about New York the next stop. AMAZING to see this musical soar!
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Post by sparky5000 on Jul 28, 2019 23:55:11 GMT
Well to be fair, if you’re not getting the actual product you paid for then they should be offering free tickets to another performance! True, but it was good that they provided something for people so as not to ruin their nights instead of just cancelling and offering people refunds/swaps. Oh yeah, I’m not knocking that, it’s cool that they did that 👍 ... I just didn’t think they should be getting too much credit for offering free tickets to a future show given the circumstances!
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Post by shady23 on Jul 29, 2019 6:28:16 GMT
I'd expect a free show only for those who didn't decide to attend so to offer that for those who attended too is great.
Apart from my free Champers at Les Mis and the lovely badges at Come From Away it's very rare to get something for nothing these days.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2019 12:31:03 GMT
If the understudies are also alternates doing a certain amount of shows a week, I'd feel that an extra or a couple of additional understudies are needed. Maybe have some of them as clear alternatives and others as just understudies
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Post by TallPaul on Jul 29, 2019 14:21:36 GMT
Can we be certain it's Toby Marlow on the YouTube clip, and not our very own david? Very similar dancing styles. 🙂
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Post by david on Jul 29, 2019 15:08:54 GMT
Can we be certain it's Toby Marlow on the YouTube clip, and not our very own david ? Very similar dancing styles. 🙂 I thought I did quite well there to be honest considering I was wearing a dress and heels at the time. I'm now considering signing up for Strictly this year. I think I'm in with a fair shout with that skill level.
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Post by ncbears on Jul 30, 2019 13:28:25 GMT
So, what happened at the most recent Sing A Long that caused the Six twitter to apologize about people standing?
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Post by sophie92 on Jul 30, 2019 13:29:43 GMT
So, what happened at the most recent Sing A Long that caused the Six twitter to apologize about people standing?
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Post by hamiltonstradition on Jul 30, 2019 15:44:19 GMT
Collette Guitart is making her SIX debut tonight. Role TBD.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2019 17:26:22 GMT
Collette will be on as Seymour tonight.
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Post by sparky5000 on Jul 30, 2019 18:22:02 GMT
If the understudies are also alternates doing a certain amount of shows a week, I'd feel that an extra or a couple of additional understudies are needed. Maybe have some of them as clear alternatives and others as just understudies Yeah they’re definitely struggling at the moment. It feels like the cast are just worn out and they’re dropping like flies. Having Toby Marlow go on is a good story and great that they did that, but it shouldn’t really get to that stage to begin with!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2019 18:47:40 GMT
It seems they are all on individual contracts too, with Grace leaving for another job in a few weeks, and Millie and Maiya bowing out in October.
I hope that as the four remaining original cast members go into their second year, they add more alternates/swings. Despite the show's short running time it really is physically and vocally demanding, and the backstage facilities in the Arts aren't so great for the performers.
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Post by xanady on Jul 30, 2019 18:50:58 GMT
If Toby goes on and they do a concert version and they then give free tickets for the 350 audience members,that could be approx £17,000 thrown away.Surely training up more girls for London and the tour would help.
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Post by xanady on Jul 30, 2019 19:19:47 GMT
Shekina MacFarlane joining the company...she used to be a dance teacher at my daughter’s theatre school (Razzamataz) so my Six-obsessed daughter is buzzing like a hive full of bees lol
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Post by greeny11 on Jul 30, 2019 19:29:01 GMT
I’m wondering if having 6 alternates (one for each queen) and giving each principal queen 2 shows off a week would work? They certainly need more than the 3 they have at the moment.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2019 21:19:24 GMT
It got really bad towards the end of the Fringe/preview tour run as they only had Grace and basically everyone got ill, causing them to either cancel shows or bring back Renee.
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Post by dontdreamit on Jul 30, 2019 21:21:30 GMT
I think they said that Collette is understudy/ dance captain, so I suspect they will end up with 3 alternates and 1 understudy.
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Post by westended on Jul 30, 2019 21:44:50 GMT
It seems they are all on individual contracts too, with Grace leaving for another job in a few weeks, and Millie and Maiya bowing out in October. I hope that as the four remaining original cast members go into their second year, they add more alternates/swings. Despite the show's short running time it really is physically and vocally demanding, and the backstage facilities in the Arts aren't so great for the performers. What’s it like backstage then ?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2019 21:57:10 GMT
It seems they are all on individual contracts too, with Grace leaving for another job in a few weeks, and Millie and Maiya bowing out in October. I hope that as the four remaining original cast members go into their second year, they add more alternates/swings. Despite the show's short running time it really is physically and vocally demanding, and the backstage facilities in the Arts aren't so great for the performers. What’s it like backstage then ? I haven't personally been back there but from what I've seen, it's just basic, cramped changing rooms with very little space.
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Post by xanady on Jul 30, 2019 22:17:49 GMT
^Also they spend ages in the very hot foyer with the Queen-Dom fans so could pick up germs unfortunately...but they are such a happy team and don’t want to let the fans down...it has a unique,respectful and very friendly vibe to it in the foyer unlike some crazy stage doors I’ve witnessed sadly.
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