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Post by Rory on Nov 8, 2018 10:40:15 GMT
7th Feb - 2nd June 2019
Harry Judd, Jay McGuinness, Aston Merrygold, Louis Smith
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Post by stuart on Nov 8, 2018 10:43:22 GMT
This seems like a long run for a show that struggled to fill regional theatres.
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Post by Rory on Nov 8, 2018 10:45:58 GMT
This sounds shocking! Bit depressing that Nimax couldn't bring a decent play in, especially given they have long runners in four of their six theatres.
If anyone's interested, the tickets are on sale tomorrow and the show times are:
Wed - Sun 7.30pm Wed, Sat, Sun 2pm
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Post by Rory on Nov 8, 2018 10:50:01 GMT
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Post by firefingers on Nov 8, 2018 11:00:27 GMT
Been a good while since we've had a proper West End flop...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2018 11:03:29 GMT
Oh @ryan we've been wondering when the next good flop would be! 😂
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2018 11:07:51 GMT
Love me some Aston, but this will probably suck.
Why can't they just do something we are all waiting for? Like Hedwig!
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Post by Rory on Nov 8, 2018 12:04:46 GMT
This is exactly the sort of old balls that used to be in the West End all the time but which, Thriller aside, has largely been consigned to the scrap heap, thank God.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2018 12:04:48 GMT
Oh @ryan we've been wondering when the next good flop would be! 😂 Well I might be kind to this one as I've always fancied a flop with Harry myself.
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Post by stefy69 on Nov 8, 2018 12:34:18 GMT
OMG how bad is that trailer and wasn't Louis Smith a gymnast rather than a performer.... ?
I can think of a fair few plays that could be going into the Garrick instead.
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Post by anthony40 on Nov 8, 2018 12:39:29 GMT
Genuinely I wish them as individuals as as a foursome success but no. Just no!
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Post by jamb0r on Nov 8, 2018 14:41:49 GMT
Oh @ryan we've been wondering when the next good flop would be! 😂 Well I might be kind to this one as I've always fancied a flop with Harry myself. On that note, in this other trailer there's a lot of shirtless men swinging people about. One of them looks like it might be Harry, though I could be wrong!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2018 15:15:36 GMT
☝️Oh how delightful. Is it wrong that I'm tempted to book?
Oh, I'm just wild about Harry . . .
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Post by Jon on Nov 8, 2018 16:59:08 GMT
Clearly something fell through if this is doing a four month run.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2018 17:06:59 GMT
Disappointed that the Fun Home rumour never came to be. Still it’s not like I needed another show to spend money on, so it’s still a win.
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Post by vdcni on Nov 8, 2018 17:10:31 GMT
OMG how bad is that trailer and wasn't Louis Smith a gymnast rather than a performer.... ?
I can think of a fair few plays that could be going into the Garrick instead.
During his first retirement Louis won Strictly Come Dancing as did Harry and Jay, Aston was in it but didn't go that far, hence why they are all in this show.
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Post by Dr Tom on Nov 8, 2018 17:47:12 GMT
Three of them are known for being in boy bands, so they may be able to sing.
Looks like they've upgraded this from the touring version too, as I don't remember the guy from The Wanted being in it.
I presume it's a low cost show to put on and there's some good music.
Still, I think you can safely wait for discounted tickets for this one.
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Post by TallPaul on Nov 8, 2018 17:53:15 GMT
I'm happy to be corrected, but I seem to remember that Jay was one of the original three. Aston came along later. He's also taking part in the Christmas special of SCD which, assuming he gives a good account of himself, will help with ticket sales. For some performances, they may even reach three figures!
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Post by ellie1981 on Nov 8, 2018 17:54:01 GMT
I think Louis can sing too. He auditioned for X Factor before he found fame as a gymnast.
Still this looks terrible.
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Post by Rory on Nov 8, 2018 17:57:49 GMT
That trailer is absolutely brutal.
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Post by stageysteven on Nov 8, 2018 19:13:07 GMT
Christ almighty. Who on earth thought this was a good idea? The target audience aren’t going to make a trip to London to see this, especially after it’s just done a long tour.
And what is Louis going to do? Get a pommel out and start throwing his body about to some ratpack? No thanks. I’m can’t wait to see the prices of the tickets... hahahaha.
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Post by Xanderl on Nov 8, 2018 21:22:27 GMT
This looks awesome. And stageysteven, if you watch the trailer there is indeed some pommel horse action from Louis
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 8, 2018 23:06:11 GMT
Nimax will literally have any old rubbish in their theatres. Depressing.
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Post by LaLuPone on Nov 8, 2018 23:19:43 GMT
I think Louis can sing too. He auditioned for X Factor before he found fame as a gymnast. Well he auditioned for X-Factor, that much is true... 🤣
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Post by Rory on Nov 9, 2018 0:34:07 GMT
Nimax will literally have any old rubbish in their theatres. Depressing. Exactly. By contrast, the interview in The Stage with ATG's Mark Cornell made it very clear he was after quality content in his theatres. This show looks like it might give a previous tenant at the Garrick - Peter Pan El Musical - a run for its money in terms of stage awfulness.
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Post by jaqs on Nov 9, 2018 7:02:49 GMT
As a gymnastics fan I’m sad Louis announced his retirement for this. I was hoping he’d still try for a +1 Olympic spot through the World Cup circuit. Can’t see this doing well in town but not a lot does in February.
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Post by danb on Nov 9, 2018 7:08:12 GMT
Perhaps they’re banking on it being a cold Winter and people wanting to take shelter on a cold shopping Saturday? Price it right and it’s a good alternative to frostbite! (But let’s not forget that it will be keeping someone in work.)
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Post by anthony40 on Nov 9, 2018 18:17:48 GMT
So, some quick observations after watching the teaser trailer.
They've all done Strictly and they've all done very well- if not won.
I seem to remember seeing somewhere at the photoshoot that the original line-up was Jay, Louis and Natalie Lowe. Clear she's been dropped (possible choreographing?).
So, put the four boys in matching pastel suits and skinny ties aka The Four Tops of Jersey Boys, which is all very stylish, slick and captures the era.
And then what? Rip off their shirts in order be free to move and have Louis perform gymnastics and have Aston (maybe) to do a standing backflip? So, it's like step put of the stylish 60's theme and do s Strictly mash-up?
Hmm, I appreciate it's about entertainment, reputations, making money, selling tickets and getting bums on seats. I just hope this doesn't turn into one of those shows where people are coached in .
Again, I wish them the best.
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Post by ellie1981 on Nov 9, 2018 18:40:09 GMT
I take it none of them can book a holiday during those four months, as it’s seemingly built around their names rather than the show.
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Post by Dr Tom on Nov 9, 2018 19:30:08 GMT
I take it none of them can book a holiday during those four months, as it’s seemingly built around their names rather than the show. Will they have understudies? Or do they just go on as a three if someone is ill or absent?
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