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Post by bobbybaby1 on Apr 7, 2018 23:04:59 GMT
So- after looking at the image for the Regents Park version of Little Shop in the Summer, am wondering what angle they are going for in the show? The image is very Frank n Furter meets Ru Paul’s Drag Race! I wonder if that is just an artistic choice for promotion or if it bears any resemblance to the production? openairtheatre.com/up/productions/image/349659059.jpg |
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Post by steve10086 on Apr 7, 2018 23:12:15 GMT
Wondered the same thing. Have booked to find out  |
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Post by anthony40 on Apr 8, 2018 5:34:05 GMT
Welcome to the Board bobbybaby1.
I love this show!
Personally I think it's artistic choice. I find it hard to believe that they would deviate too far from the well established story line.
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Post by frontrowcentre on Apr 8, 2018 10:00:12 GMT
Still, am I the only one to think that this doesn't make any sense at all..? Intriguing...
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Post by richey on Apr 8, 2018 10:03:44 GMT
When I first saw it, I assumed this was a darker take on the three girls rather than the plant.
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Post by bobbybaby1 on Apr 8, 2018 13:12:47 GMT
I know what you mean- although not quite sure what they are trying to get across with the image. As one of my favourite ever shows I am looking forward to finding out!!
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Post by oxfordsimon on Apr 8, 2018 13:17:10 GMT
With Maria Aberg in charge, anything is possible.
I quite like the idea of a drag queen plant - Bianca Del Rio does Audrey II!
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Post by No. on Apr 8, 2018 14:25:51 GMT
Maybe they're planning a puppet with the voice/puppeteer visible on stage? That's really all I can think of based on that poster
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Post by hitmewithurbethshot on Apr 8, 2018 15:28:19 GMT
I recall reading about a production in the US where Audrey II was played by a drag queen who lip synced to another actor singing backstage  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2018 17:13:52 GMT
I recall reading about a production in the US where Audrey II was played by a drag queen who lip synced to another actor singing backstage All for the idea of a Audrey II being re-interpretted as a Drag Queen, but what do they gain by having an actor off stage doing vocals when theres a human there? Surely thats a odd way to cast it, just cast a DQ who can sing the role. I get that in the instance of a puppet being used an actor is required to voice it off-stage, but its seems like they didn't join the dots when casting and forgot that by replacing a puppet with a human they could elminate the need to lip-sync. Very odd. |
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Post by bobbybaby1 on Apr 8, 2018 18:34:42 GMT
Interesting! Never heard of the drag queen version above before! Although I am all for reinterpretations in order to keep musicals fresh- I kind of feel that some of what makes Little Shop so wonderful is seeing a huge manipulated plant coming to life on the stage! Now a drag queen Dentist would be another thing 😀
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Post by anthony40 on Apr 8, 2018 19:20:02 GMT
If Audrey II is a drag queen then how does the plant eat them?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2018 19:26:14 GMT
My idea is maybe there will be the traditional plant puppet but then above on a platform you will see the performer who may be in drag, it does seem like an odd poster if they are not doing some sort of drag element in it.
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Post by Deal J on Apr 8, 2018 21:59:23 GMT
Is that definitely drag, though? I thought the photo might just be meant to represent one of the victims as a converted tendril... i guess time will tell.
I keep checking their website daily for a casting announcement... after they did Into The Woods, this was next on my wishlist of "musicals I'd love to see at the Open Air", so whatever their choices I'm excited to see what happens.
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Post by dazzerlump on Apr 9, 2018 14:39:24 GMT
If Audrey II is a drag queen then how does the plant eat them? She wont eat them.. She'll just read them or throw shade until they die ;-) |
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Post by distantcousin on Apr 9, 2018 17:11:24 GMT
I hope there isn't a drag element. Especially American style drag a la Ru Paul.
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Post by kirstylovesmusicals on Apr 26, 2018 7:26:43 GMT
Just booked this for on my birthday!. I’m only familiar with the film so to see a live production will be fabulous, whatever form it takes. Just a bit worried about getting lost in the park like I did last time when I went to see JCSS!
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Post by dontdreamit on Apr 26, 2018 8:10:18 GMT
Just booked this for on my birthday!. I’m only familiar with the film so to see a live production will be fabulous, whatever form it takes. Just a bit worried about getting lost in the park like I did last time when I went to see JCSS! I just underestimated the time from The tube to the theatre and only just made it there on time last summer! |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Apr 26, 2018 8:11:16 GMT
Anyone know which website is good for discounts for Open Air theatre?
Please and ta
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2018 9:08:54 GMT
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Post by oxfordsimon on Apr 26, 2018 9:27:51 GMT
So we are getting a drag queen plant - that should refresh things! And she can sing
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Post by HereForTheatre on Apr 26, 2018 9:28:39 GMT
The jury is out. I was very excited..now I might be mildly excited. It's too early to tell.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2018 9:30:44 GMT
Oooh, j'approve.
I like Marc Antolin. I love Jemina Rooper. I'll even overlook Matt Willis.
And I do love a drag queen so Vicky Vox is going to be a hoot I think.
Booked.
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Post by Mark on Apr 26, 2018 10:10:04 GMT
Love Vicky Vox. Glad to see something different being done with the piece.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2018 10:23:28 GMT
I hope there isn't a drag element. Especially American style drag a la Ru Paul.  |
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Post by Deal J on Apr 26, 2018 11:26:46 GMT
I've been checking the Open Air website every day for a cast announcement!
I'm really excited by this, and I like that they're going in a different direction - I hope they make good use of the outdoor setting.
If you haven't already seen it, do take a look at Vicky Vox's work with DWV. Very naughty, but very funny!
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Post by Being Alive on Apr 26, 2018 11:52:22 GMT
I really like Jemima Rooper and think she’ll be quite an interesting Audrey. I also quite like Matt Willis (enjoyed him as Fiyero!) so that’s a cool choice.
And loving Audrey II. This will be an exciting production!
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Post by LaLuPone on Apr 26, 2018 18:28:52 GMT
Well I was always going to book for this anyway cause I love me some Little Shop but this casting looks great! Love that Christina Modestou is one of the girls (she was a Seasons Of Love soloist and understudy Maureen in the last Rent tour for anyone who doesn't know), she has an amazing voice. Noticed that Billy Cullum's in the ensemble too, understudy Seymour? That I'd love to see. This drag queen element is definitely a fresh take, should be fabulous.
Edit: Billy is indeed covering Seymour and Orin, hope he gets scheduled shows.
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Post by fiyero on Apr 27, 2018 7:37:24 GMT
Is there any way to book using theatre tokens without phoning the expensive 0844 number? (and if possible with no booking fee!). It costs a huge amount to call from my mobile
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Post by jamb0r on Apr 27, 2018 10:01:07 GMT
Is there any way to book using theatre tokens without phoning the expensive 0844 number? (and if possible with no booking fee!). It costs a huge amount to call from my mobile Saynoto0870.com says you can try: 01217804141 01217674045 |
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