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Post by manu on Nov 3, 2018 20:22:50 GMT
No James Gillan ...... and I did miss him has he left or just off ?? James Gillan was just off today
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Post by stagey on Nov 3, 2018 21:12:58 GMT
Saw the matinee today I lost the lottery I never win anymore 😟..... box office although nice as usual wouldn’t sell any discount tickets this time ..... tkts had 69.50. Seats for around £43 .... so went for them strangely exactly the same seats as I paid £35 full price only 6 months ago ?? Is this the new dynamic pricing many theatres are dong now 5 th time seeing show including Sheffield .... and so difficult not to think of the amazing John as Jamie ..... but did my best .... and must say luke won me around in the end great vocals and some nice subtle differences in the character... but still prefer John . Shobna really settled and love her now , Margaret I’m sure I saw her once before .... although very good I did miss Josie she used to soar Really liked the new loco / Hugo they cut the Norma Desmond lines though No James Gillan ...... and I did miss him has he left or just off ?? Lucy was off for priti .... like the girl we saw very similar to Lucy gorgeous voice some of the comedy was lost though which was a shame ..... same with Jamie some of the one liners got lost Now miss visage .... well she did it her accent was all over the place and I think I’d have preferred her just in a USA accent .... she was ok and can sing she’s pretty new so once settled in may just give that little bit more All in all I enjoyed it but didn’t get that emotional connection like previous visits wasn’t blown away Mind you any chance to stare at Luke baker for 2 hours is worth it ❤️😋 Did you go to the box office? They gave me £25 stalls row F seats on a Friday when I went there on the day
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Post by stagey on Nov 3, 2018 21:21:14 GMT
Saw this show the other week for second time, after seeing it in August for first time. After my first visit, I thought the show was decent - not amazing - but good. Had no desire to go back a second time, then saw Michelle announced and wanted to see what she would be like as thought she wouldn’t do another West End show anytime soon. Went up to box office about 10am. Didn’t want front row dayseats so waited a while then finally went in and luckily there was none left so got Row F of stalls for £25, amazing seats and so glad we weren’t front row. Loved the show SO much more this time, don’t know what it was. It just seemed so much funny, I picked up in lots more one liners that were soooo hilarious. So much more feel good and cheerful this time, so glad I returned. Michelle was good for the role, I forgot it is kind of a small role. I agree I would prefer she just done the show in her native accent but so good to see her perform. Wish I went stage door. John is amazing, so brilliant. Whole cast are great. Lucie was brilliant as was Melissa as Margaret. Love Shobna too, she suits the role great. Daniel Jacob is also great as Sandra Bollock...he was off last time so we had Spencer Stafford (male understudy) on and couldn’t stand him as one of the drag queens. He had a hairy chest and everything, just didn’t suit the role unlike Daniel who was brilliant. Love the ensemble too, especially those who play Becca and Bex. So funny and all great dancers. Be interesting to see who is in the new cast. It’s a great show with some brilliant, catchy tunes. So glad I returned and will probably like to return a 3rd time. Not sure whether to go again before John and Michelle leave or wait to see Layton. Definitely recommend,
I agree with whoever said Clive Rowe should be Hugo, he would be amazing in that role. Also think that Sharon D Clarke would make a great Margaret when Layton joins, but know she will be in Death of a Salesman
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Post by manu on Nov 3, 2018 21:56:52 GMT
John's last show is sold out, and i'm looking for a ticket...
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Post by drowseychap on Nov 4, 2018 2:32:40 GMT
Saw the matinee today I lost the lottery I never win anymore 😟..... box office although nice as usual wouldn’t sell any discount tickets this time ..... tkts had 69.50. Seats for around £43 .... so went for them strangely exactly the same seats as I paid £35 full price only 6 months ago ?? Is this the new dynamic pricing many theatres are dong now 5 th time seeing show including Sheffield .... and so difficult not to think of the amazing John as Jamie ..... but did my best .... and must say luke won me around in the end great vocals and some nice subtle differences in the character... but still prefer John . Shobna really settled and love her now , Margaret I’m sure I saw her once before .... although very good I did miss Josie she used to soar Really liked the new loco / Hugo they cut the Norma Desmond lines though No James Gillan ...... and I did miss him has he left or just off ?? Lucy was off for priti .... like the girl we saw very similar to Lucy gorgeous voice some of the comedy was lost though which was a shame ..... same with Jamie some of the one liners got lost Now miss visage .... well she did it her accent was all over the place and I think I’d have preferred her just in a USA accent .... she was ok and can sing she’s pretty new so once settled in may just give that little bit more All in all I enjoyed it but didn’t get that emotional connection like previous visits wasn’t blown away Mind you any chance to stare at Luke baker for 2 hours is worth it ❤️😋 Did you go to the box office? They gave me £25 stalls row F seats on a Friday when I went there on the day Hi yep. Always been to the box office and always got a good discount even on NYE they gave me centre circle for only £35, and before that same seats I had today for only £25 ........ sadly they said today only had 2 single seats @£35 each only others I was offered was £69.50 each ! Said it was because half term etc it’s been very busy I agree with the understudy drag queen ... I really missed James Gillen who was off today
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Post by Dr Tom on Nov 4, 2018 10:16:13 GMT
Hi yep. Always been to the box office and always got a good discount even on NYE they gave me centre circle for only £35, and before that same seats I had today for only £25 ........ sadly they said today only had 2 single seats @£35 each only others I was offered was £69.50 each ! Said it was because half term etc it’s been very busy I think you were lucky, as I've had the opposite experience with the box office, as have several other people who've posted on this thread. Thankfully, there are plenty of other ways to get reasonably priced seats, as you've noted.
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Post by drowseychap on Nov 4, 2018 15:55:43 GMT
Hi yep. Always been to the box office and always got a good discount even on NYE they gave me centre circle for only £35, and before that same seats I had today for only £25 ........ sadly they said today only had 2 single seats @£35 each only others I was offered was £69.50 each ! Said it was because half term etc it’s been very busy I think you were lucky, as I've had the opposite experience with the box office, as have several other people who've posted on this thread. Thankfully, there are plenty of other ways to get reasonably priced seats, as you've noted. Wow really. Maybe I was very lucky in the past then 😯 Yep tried the lottery but no luck I’ve not won for about a year now 😟 before that I won 4 out of 5 times for other shows And yep luckily these days tickets are so much easier to research and to get discounts ..... I’m old enough to remember the excitement of the half price ticket booth queuing up for what felt like an eternity ques right round Leicester Square reading the boards with hand written cards ..... lol and having to pay cash !!! No cards or mobiles in those days lol 😂 god I feel old
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2018 8:48:31 GMT
Today the show celebrates a year in the West End! Amazing considering none of us were too sure it would make it this far and now look at it, selling amazingly well a year on!
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Post by Rory on Nov 6, 2018 10:40:39 GMT
Extended until 28th September 2019.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2018 11:20:08 GMT
My baby Jordan Cunningham is auditioning for something today. DEH?
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Post by mailtrix on Nov 8, 2018 22:00:22 GMT
Any word on a potential transfer to Broadway?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2018 22:20:15 GMT
Today was apparently a Jamie first... John couldn't get through the show, Luke did Act 2!
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Post by manu on Nov 11, 2018 9:28:49 GMT
From reports John hit his head in work of art
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2018 11:11:04 GMT
From reports John hit his head in work of art Whilst hanging out of the toilet window I assume? That always looks like an accident waiting to happen (but I’m sure it’s safer than it appears). Hopefully he’s ok 🤞🏻.
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Post by david on Nov 14, 2018 19:14:14 GMT
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Post by shady23 on Nov 14, 2018 23:47:13 GMT
Apologies if already mentioned but the show will be featuring on Children in Need this weekend at about 11.30pm
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Post by TallPaul on Nov 15, 2018 16:08:25 GMT
I saw the real Jamie Campbell just yesterday at St Pancras. I'd just arrived in London from Yorkshire, and he was about to travel from London to Yorkshire.
He was wearing a light blue velour tracksuit and white 'fashion' trainers with an extra thick sole. Thankfully, he was enroute to a charity event, not a night at the theatre. 🙂
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Post by Dr Tom on Nov 15, 2018 16:28:03 GMT
I don’t think Jamie Campbell is too concerned about conventional clothing choices.
Someone wrote a musical about it.
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Post by Baemax on Nov 15, 2018 16:38:22 GMT
I must say, a velour tracksuit and white fashion trainers sounds like a much quieter outfit than the nylon raincoats and armfuls of bangles that other people think appropriate to wear to the theatre, I'd be ALL for it...
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Post by showtoones on Nov 16, 2018 5:38:46 GMT
John was out yesterday night (Thursday)...
Was that scheduled because of Children in Need? Is he indisposed?
Will he be on tonight?
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Post by greeny11 on Nov 16, 2018 7:16:33 GMT
Luke has posted that he's performing on Children In Need - pretty sure John is still indisposed after he went off mid-way through a show at the end of last week.
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Post by latefortheoverture on Nov 17, 2018 0:20:25 GMT
Me and 2 friends are looking to catch this in a couple weeks, I can't seen to find any decent offers! Anyone seen any or have any tips on getting some?
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Post by Dan213 on Nov 17, 2018 9:22:36 GMT
Children in Need performance
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Post by indis on Nov 17, 2018 11:41:55 GMT
the last visits i took to London i always was debating what to see and "everybodys talking about jamie" was always in the choices and never made it , something at the performances at WEL and this one here, don't know why, never makes me want to see it
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Post by stageysteven on Nov 17, 2018 13:22:39 GMT
the last visits i took to London i always was debating what to see and "everybodys talking about jamie" was always in the choices and never made it , something at the performances at WEL and this one here, don't know why, never makes me want to see it Don’t worry, you’re not missing much. It’s pretty dreadful. John McCrea has a nice pop voice, but his character is insufferable and his acting is pantomime at best. Lucie Shorthouse is currently the only good cast member left. Josie Walker was phenomenal, her replacement is not a scratch on her. She doesn’t even look old enough!? The ensemble mime everything from a click track. The direction is boring. The choreography is nice, but not performed with the attack and finesse it needs. Overall, it’s bad. I have no idea why everyone raves about it?
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Post by Dr Tom on Nov 17, 2018 13:38:29 GMT
Me and 2 friends are looking to catch this in a couple weeks, I can't seen to find any decent offers! Anyone seen any or have any tips on getting some? Keep watching the dynamic pricing at least a week out and be willing to sit separately. There aren’t many offers around any more. You can try the TodayTix lottery (on three phones) and you may get a second chance offer, but you’ll only get two tickets per person. Some people have had luck at the box office. I never have and again three is a difficult number for tickets.
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Post by Ade on Nov 17, 2018 13:49:54 GMT
the last visits i took to London i always was debating what to see and "everybodys talking about jamie" was always in the choices and never made it , something at the performances at WEL and this one here, don't know why, never makes me want to see it Don’t worry, you’re not missing much. It’s pretty dreadful. John McCrea has a nice pop voice, but his character is insufferable and his acting is pantomime at best. Lucie Shorthouse is currently the only good cast member left. Josie Walker was phenomenal, her replacement is not a scratch on her. She doesn’t even look old enough!? The ensemble mime everything from a click track. The direction is boring. The choreography is nice, but not performed with the attack and finesse it needs. Overall, it’s bad. I have no idea why everyone raves about it? This echoes my thoughts exactly. And was massively underwhelmed by the Children in Need performance too.
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Post by ali973 on Nov 17, 2018 14:36:19 GMT
I'm not here to defend this wonderful show, but I do want to point out that these televised performances aren't good representations of the shows they're trying to promote. It's on a setless vast studio stage, the music is canned and it's just totally cheesy.
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Post by indis on Nov 17, 2018 14:41:52 GMT
Luke sounded totally out of breath during the TV performance
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Post by anthem on Nov 17, 2018 14:51:09 GMT
I loved the show and disagree with the criticism above re John’s acting. He plays the part as it’s written, his acting is perfectly fine.
The Children in Need performance was pretty weak in my view but Michelle Visage was better than I expected. I thought Luke seemed a little uncomfortable? Either way, the overall piece was not a great representation of the show.
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