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Post by andyb1986 on Feb 15, 2018 13:10:51 GMT
 The standout for me in today's announcement of Chichester's upcoming season is The Chalk Garden starring Penelope Keith, Amanda Root and Oliver Ford Davies. It's a play I love, and I've never seen Penelope on stage (although I did have an opportunity to meet her--she was so gracious and lovely!) so it should be fun. Anyone else looking forward to it? |
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Post by martin1965 on Feb 15, 2018 15:11:50 GMT
Me! This sounds good, love Amanda Root.
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Post by showgirl on Feb 15, 2018 15:54:21 GMT
Yup, when I checked the season details this morning, this was one of the "definites" for me to book.
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Post by Polly1 on Feb 15, 2018 17:25:11 GMT
Absolutely, still upset about missing the last London production with Margaret Tyzack and also love Amanda Root.
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Post by lonlad on Feb 15, 2018 17:27:59 GMT
That Grandage production was one of his best ever, and one of the very best things the Donmar has ever done. PK is no Maggie Tyzack, helas and helack ....
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Post by lynette on Feb 15, 2018 17:32:41 GMT
That Grandage production was one of his best ever, and one of the very best things the Donmar has ever done. PK is no Maggie Tyzack, helas and helack .... Yep it was memorable. Might suit PK though, that fidgety frustration. |
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Feb 15, 2018 21:49:00 GMT
I dismissed this early as just so Chichester
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Post by Rory on Feb 15, 2018 22:22:39 GMT
It is a very 'Chichester' show but that's no bad thing if there is varied season. I'd like to see this. Oliver Ford Davies is great too.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Feb 16, 2018 4:06:18 GMT
I dismissed this early as just so Chichester Ha I had exactly the same thought. This is SO Chichester. I can see the audience now.. |
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Post by martin1965 on Feb 16, 2018 11:19:02 GMT
I dismissed this early as just so Chichester Ha I had exactly the same thought. This is SO Chichester. I can see the audience now.. Good job its on there then! |
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Post by emsworthian on Feb 16, 2018 11:25:47 GMT
I too thought "SO Chichester" but then I saw the quote by Kenneth Tynan about it being the funniest play since the Restoration; I wouldn't describe Tynan as typically Chichester.
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Post by martin1965 on Feb 16, 2018 12:43:31 GMT
Looking forward to this. Missed the Donmar revival. V good cast so far and we still dont have Laurel or the butler!
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Post by tonyloco on Feb 16, 2018 15:28:58 GMT
Ha I had exactly the same thought. This is SO Chichester. I can see the audience now.. And what's wrong with us elderly frequenters of Chichester? We are generally too infirm to carry large amounts of food and drink into the auditorium to annoy other members of the audience, and just because it takes us ten minutes to get from our seat to the exit after the show shouldn't reflect badly on the merits of the play itself! Go the oldies....at least some of us are supporting a range of live theatre in a variety of venues around the South of England! These comments are made in a light-hearted manner so no stones, please! |
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Feb 16, 2018 18:10:36 GMT
Ha I had exactly the same thought. This is SO Chichester. I can see the audience now.. And what's wrong with us elderly frequenters of Chichester? We are generally too infirm to carry large amounts of food and drink into the auditorium to annoy other members of the audience, and just because it takes us ten minutes to get from our seat to the exit after the show shouldn't reflect badly on the merits of the play itself! Go the oldies....at least some of us are supporting a range of live theatre in a variety of venues around the South of England! These comments are made in a light-hearted manner so no stones, please! Born in Chi and still have family in the city so I felt able to make the original slur |
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Post by tonyloco on Feb 16, 2018 23:11:32 GMT
Born in Chi and still have family in the city so I felt able to make the original slur Fair enough – but "The Chalk Garden" is a fine play and very well suited to Chichester as part of the Summer Festival. It will no doubt attract the usual Chichester audience, especially at matinees. So? I am hoping to drag my old bones to see this and also "Me and My Girl", another great show, although the journey from Wembley is getting more than I can comfortably manage these days. |
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Post by andyb1986 on Mar 3, 2018 13:26:45 GMT
I bought my ticket for "The Chalk Garden" this morning! I'm looking forward to finally seeing Penelope Keith on stage.
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Post by hal9000 on May 30, 2018 15:37:10 GMT
Anyone been?
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Post by frosty on May 30, 2018 15:55:42 GMT
I'm going tomorrow...will report back
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Post by learfan on May 30, 2018 16:58:45 GMT
Ooh yes please, im there next Wednesday.
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Post by showgirl on May 30, 2018 18:24:05 GMT
Ooh yes please, im there next Wednesday. Ditto - GTR permitting, that is. |
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Post by andyb1986 on May 30, 2018 18:53:29 GMT
Someone uploaded a photo of the stage on Twitter: |
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Post by oxfordsimon on May 30, 2018 19:40:07 GMT
Someone uploaded a photo of the stage on Twitter: That is a beautiful set |
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Post by learfan on May 30, 2018 20:10:11 GMT
Production photos on fb
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Post by andyb1986 on May 30, 2018 20:29:41 GMT
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 31, 2018 22:14:13 GMT
This will be the most Chichester show ever!
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Post by frosty on Jun 1, 2018 7:39:53 GMT
It is very Chichester! The set and lighting are gorgeous, and Dame Penelope is fantastic, she really does steal every scene she is in. All the actors are great, I would say the only weak link is the grand daughter, Laurel. She comes across as a little bit wooden, but maybe she will become more comfortable in the role as the run progresses. It's an interesting story, which in the 3rd act, comes to a satisfactory conclusion. We got £10 side tickets, but didn't miss anything as full use is made of the thrust stage. For less than the cost of a cinema ticket, it was a great night out. Worth it for Dame Pen alone.
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Post by hal9000 on Jun 1, 2018 19:28:23 GMT
Sounds like a great show. I played some audiobooks Penelope Keith narrated when my mother was in hospital, and I had forgotten what a fab actress she is.
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Post by tmesis on Jun 1, 2018 21:06:18 GMT
I'm seeing this in two weeks and really looking forward to it. I last saw Penelope Keith 41 years ago in The Applecart!
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Post by showgirl on Jun 2, 2018 4:51:58 GMT
Seeing it Wednesday and also a beneficiary of the introduction this year of £10 side seats. That's where I always sit anyway but the £5 saving is welcome. Looking forward to it even more given the reviews. Wonder if I'm now in the CFT demographic?
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Post by learfan on Jun 2, 2018 7:50:51 GMT
I'm seeing this in two weeks and really looking forward to it. I last saw Penelope Keith 41 years ago in The Applecart! The Apple Cart is on my wishlist! I missed the Peter Hall revival at Bath a few years back. Im hoping it will form part of the next Dromgoole season. Anyhow looking forward to seeing this Wednesday |
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