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Post by Mark on Dec 12, 2020 20:12:41 GMT
That puts me off to be honest, did it really need to be updated to include all the covid stuff? That's exactly what I want to be escaping by going back to the theatre. And me. Exactly what you want to try and escape to be honest.
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Post by christya on Dec 12, 2020 22:37:12 GMT
Yeah I'm going nowhere near it with all that stuff in. Awful.
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Post by ali973 on Dec 13, 2020 9:41:31 GMT
No, it's inspired and progressive, which is what makes this show relevant. They can hide their heads in the sand and pretend it doesn't exist (like you would like to), but theatre is an agent of change and create great apathy and stay current. Well done.
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Post by fiyero on Dec 13, 2020 11:15:42 GMT
No, it's inspired and progressive, which is what makes this show relevant. They can hide their heads in the sand and pretend it doesn't exist (like you would like to), but theatre is an agent of change and create great apathy and stay current. Well done. I agree. I’m excited to see this version in January. After this is over it will go back to normal. The same as we will go back to full theatres in time. We will have special memories of these times. Unlike rent remixed this doesn’t seem to be change for change sake!
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Post by drowseychap on Dec 13, 2020 20:55:18 GMT
First time seeing this cast and first time so close literally on the stage .... don’t mind some of the references the drag Queen name was lame and fell flat ... I’ve always seen John. Before and loved all his little mannerisms etc I do like Noah but he doesn’t seem to inhabit the part fully maybe 🤔 But just on interval so will see Loved the little tribute to Barbara Windsor on the drag queens mirror ... just as an aside the bulb next to it flickered throughout x
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Post by drowseychap on Dec 13, 2020 23:07:24 GMT
It warmed up after the interval .... ugly was sang well ... he’s my boy she knocked it out of the park vocal wise ... lovely too see the guy back playing loco ( sorry I’m rubbish with names ) he was great as usual .... some of the one liners were wasted throughout sadly ... but still loved it and had a good night out .... must say the staff at the Apollo are some of the nicest and most organised I’ve seen in a theatre 🎭 Did think the covid stuff worked in places but did grate after a while
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Post by christya on Dec 14, 2020 10:28:41 GMT
I'm glad some people are able to enjoy it even with all the covid references, but I just couldn't, so will avoid it until those are removed. I don't feel the need to have my nose rubbed in the mud just because mud exists. With fewer tickets available anyway, I doubt it'll matter.
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Post by musicalmarge on Dec 14, 2020 15:08:07 GMT
So sad this is closing AGAIN!
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Post by couldileaveyou on Dec 15, 2020 22:02:30 GMT
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Post by anita on Dec 16, 2020 13:56:05 GMT
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Post by mrnutz on Dec 31, 2020 13:42:13 GMT
West End reopening postponed until 28th Jan.
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Post by musicalmarge on Jan 10, 2021 12:30:32 GMT
West End reopening postponed until 28th Jan. 2022? 23? Ugh (((
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Jan 12, 2021 20:49:13 GMT
I had two £20 second row stalls seats booked to see this show just after Christmas, following a Les Mis concert matinee. Both obviously cancelled.
Rebooked Les Mis for later this year but Jamie only booking till beginning of May so I requested a refund. They have actually refunded me for three seats instead of two ! I'm guessing the extra seat was one not for sale due to social distancing.
I replied pointing this out but my reply bounced back. Wondered if anyone else has had a similar experience with a refund ?
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Post by iamamazing on Jan 12, 2021 22:06:42 GMT
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Post by TallPaul on Jan 26, 2021 12:57:15 GMT
I'll leave it to the Mods to decide when a dedicated film thread is started. In the meantime, and in the absence of a firm release date, there are five new 'teaser' photos to be going on with. Have I mentioned I've got a small part? 😉
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Post by stuartmcd on Jan 27, 2021 11:29:17 GMT
With Disney Plus about to launch an “adult” section in February and this movie being completely removed from Disney’s release calendar what are the chances this goes straight to streaming?
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Post by Dr Tom on Jan 27, 2021 12:04:35 GMT
Have I mentioned I've got a small part? 😉 I don't remember hearing about that before. Are you in the film as well?
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Post by david on Jan 27, 2021 12:29:59 GMT
TallPaul Great news. I’m sure there is an Oscar or BAFTA award waiting for you and you’ll be getting a phone call from Hollywood soon!
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Post by mrnutz on Feb 11, 2021 13:52:04 GMT
Performances now suspended until 31st March, which seems... optimistic.
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Post by TallPaul on Feb 27, 2021 9:41:37 GMT
To coincide with the first anniversary of the tour beginning, Jamie Campbell was interviewed on local radio during the week. When his 'regular' work dried up due to CV, he initially moved back to the North East to live with his mum, Margaret. Despite him being her boy, he is now living in Sheffield. Things must have got really bad back home!
He doesn't know when, or if, the film will have a cinema release.
While the film was being filmed, he was filming one if those making-of films about the film. 🙂
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Post by theatreian on Mar 5, 2021 10:48:59 GMT
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Post by Being Alive on May 20, 2021 13:37:05 GMT
You'll still have the opportunity to see it in cinemas (a la the Prom). For awards eligibility it has to play cinemas at some point (see Sound of Metal - out on Prime but in cinemas from this week). Great it'll be widely available but wish it was a solid theatrical release from the get go.
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Post by Dr Tom on May 20, 2021 15:33:14 GMT
Anyone attending today for the return show? I could only get a ticket for tomorrow.
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Post by anita on May 21, 2021 9:38:09 GMT
O dear . I won't get to see it then. Was hoping for cinema & CD & then DVD.
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Post by fiyero on May 21, 2021 10:06:38 GMT
O dear . I won't get to see it then. Was hoping for cinema & CD & then DVD. It deserves a cinema release. I managed to see The Prom in the cinema and it was so much better than on my telly! It will almost certainly get a limited release for award eligibility but hopefully a bit wider too
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Post by firefingers on May 21, 2021 10:33:16 GMT
A lot of the stuff Prime releases do a limited run. Sound of Metal is currently in cinemas and on Prime. So I would have thought screenings will happen.
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Post by anita on May 21, 2021 11:07:34 GMT
One of my sons has just told me he has Amazon prime so I can see it when I'm on granny duty. It won't be as good on a small screen though. - Harder to spot TallPaul!
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Post by TallPaul on May 21, 2021 11:13:02 GMT
Indeed, anita. For the full effect, my small part needs to be seen on a big screen! 😉
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Post by Dr Tom on May 22, 2021 9:42:48 GMT
With seeing Jamie last night, I worked out that I've seen 3 of the last 14 performances. That sounds like I've seen it much more frequently than I really have!
A hot and appreciative crowd all night. Sold out, with the one seat between parties. Good Covid-19 awareness and enforcement all around.
An enjoyable show as always, with the revised book. The mask jokes got a lot of laughs and I heard the woman sat behind me saying she had been writing them down to use in the amateur panto she's directing.
Lots of people there to see Shane Richie, who is really a draw. Noah was on form and I hope his voice holds for the four show weekends. The cast has changed slightly since the last iteration. Jordan Laviniere has left and Adam Taylor is back from the tour (now promoted to understudy Jamie). Shane Richie is on as Hugo. Other than that, they seem to have slimmed the covers a bit in line with the tour, but all the leads were on yesteday.
My only slight concern yesterday, from my great Stalls seat, is the sound balancing was off. I've noticed this before occasionally, so it might depend where you sit, but it makes the pre-recorded sections really obvious. Hopefully this will sort itself out.
Already looking forward to going back and seeing how things progress. So nice to be in a musical again! It is very hard to get good value tickets at the moment, but thankfully I already have some rearranged shows booked. And having an empty seat at either side is such a luxury!
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