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Post by richey on Mar 2, 2020 19:25:09 GMT
I've been notified that this will be at the Orchard Theatre Dartford from 13-17 October so presumably touring again. yep another tour imminent /
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Post by Playbill99 on Mar 5, 2020 13:10:13 GMT
The original London production and first UK tour was really special to me.
In my opinion the show was absolutely butchered by BKL. I very much doubt I'll be seeing this tour.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 22, 2021 4:09:34 GMT
Believe... The BK production out on the road again
Cheltenham Everyman 10-14 August 2021
Plymouth Theatre Royal 17-21 August
Birmingham Alexandra 24-28 August 2021
Manchester Palace 7-11 September
High Wycombe Swan 14-18 September
Southampton Mayflower 21-23 September
Dartford Orchard 5-9 October
Milton Keynes 12-16 October
Leeds Grand 30 November-4 December
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Post by danb on May 22, 2021 5:20:09 GMT
He does right to avoid Bristol. I’d picket the theatre with production stills of the original west end & tour productions, showing people what they should be getting. This is a butchering that’s legitimately worthy of complaint, and bears so little relation to the original that it shouldn’t be allowed to share the name.
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Post by dan on May 22, 2021 7:52:10 GMT
I booked two dates of this version when it originally toured and got refunds for both based on the production and how terrible it was. The ORIGINAL tour was really good (not this production), and the WEST END and BROADWAY productions were right up in my top shows/experiences in a theatre. I fell in love with this show and it quickly plummeted to the bottom ranks of shows just based on this production which is so sad. And maybe says a lot about things being production dependent for some shows (& as much as I love it, maybe says something about the quality of the material if a lesser production can ruin it?). There are some shows that I’ve seen spectacular big money versions of, and amateur versions, and loved both. There were so many poor choices and decisions for this production and the first time I’ve seen a professional tour / show where the band / keyboard had to start playing the melody for the lead to be able to know what they should be singing. Really painful experience!
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Post by max on May 22, 2021 8:37:47 GMT
I booked two dates of this version when it originally toured and got refunds for both based on the production and how terrible it was. Wow that's extraordinary, how did that work dan? Did you literally say 'this was terrible, I want my money back' - and they agreed?!
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Post by chestwig on May 22, 2021 8:46:55 GMT
I wasn’t a huge fan of Ghost when I saw it in Manchester. I thought it looked quite cheap and I was so disappointed with the special effects but the cast were great! Would love to see the original again! Yeh I loved Ghost. Saw the original cast in London and saw the first tour and the BKl version. Very C&N(cheap and nasty) which unfortunately what BK is. He cheapens every show he puts on... would love to see it again but if it is this version I won’t be going....
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2021 9:27:37 GMT
I enjoyed this production on all 3 times I've seen it. Carolyn Maitland was just stunning as Molly and thought Andy Moss was great with her. I enjoyed Rebekah Lowings and Niall Sheehy as well. I saw them at the start and end of their run and they definitely grew into the show. Albeit the production is cheap but with that music you can't too wrong in my opinion.
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Post by chestwig on May 22, 2021 14:08:37 GMT
I love the music in this. Have it on my iPhone. Listen to it a lot..
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Post by theatreian on May 22, 2021 14:11:05 GMT
With You is one of my favourite musical songs.
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Post by daisy24601 on May 22, 2021 14:34:59 GMT
Me too, Here Right Now is a cheerful tune and Nothing Stops Another Day is good. There are a few misses but the album is one I come back to.
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Post by danb on May 22, 2021 19:23:05 GMT
That is one of my main frustrations with the show really. Some belting stand out tunes but not really a consistent whole which doesn’t help if the production values are poor.
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on May 22, 2021 23:57:54 GMT
I love the orchestrations - I bawled my eyes out when I saw it at the Picc.
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Post by chestwig on May 23, 2021 8:28:08 GMT
I love the orchestrations - I bawled my eyes out when I saw it at the Picc. I did too on many occasions when I saw it there. Cassie and Richard were fab too..
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Post by dan on May 23, 2021 14:23:49 GMT
I booked two dates of this version when it originally toured and got refunds for both based on the production and how terrible it was. Wow that's extraordinary, how did that work dan? Did you literally say 'this was terrible, I want my money back' - and they agreed?! Largely yes I complained to the production company to say how poor the production had been, band having to bash out the melody lines for the lead to know what to sing, and a number of other things. It’s the first and only time(s) I’ve done that though. An incredible fall from Grace!
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Post by thebaker on May 26, 2021 18:05:50 GMT
I was fortunate to catch the original Manchester run; which I adored. Booked late on for the London run and it didn’t work as well with different leads for me. I’d be cautious over seeing it again after that experience; especially with production values that don’t hold up to the original!
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Post by jampot on Jun 22, 2021 15:56:06 GMT
Cancelled at the mayflower....
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Post by ronnette on Jul 9, 2021 15:51:35 GMT
Cancelled it seems, according to The Stage.
“ An agent with a client who was cast in the production, who wished to remain anonymous, told The Stage they had been informed by producer Bill Kenwright Limited that the whole tour had been cancelled.”
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Post by danb on Jul 9, 2021 19:00:10 GMT
There are shows to do on the cheap, and then there are shows that need to have a certain level of production value to succeed. It started out as tech heavy but with heart to match, the first tour matched that level. The Kenwright/Harding years have damaged the name of the show to the point where it needs reinventing again now.
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Post by maskoftragedy on Jul 10, 2021 1:03:41 GMT
I saw Ghost in London in 2010 and was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. I am very glad I never got around to seeing the tour productions...it sounds very sad indeed what has become of a once impressive show.
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Post by enh2 on Feb 26, 2024 21:33:15 GMT
Looks like Ghost is going back out on tour, just been announced for Theatre Royal Bath, 19-23 Nov 2024.
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Post by danb on Feb 26, 2024 21:57:36 GMT
Looks like Ghost is going back out on tour, just been announced for Theatre Royal Bath, 19-23 Nov 2024. I will be interested to see who is producing, and the level of their financial commitment to mounting a show of the standard that the piece requires to work.
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Post by jacobjb25 on Feb 26, 2024 22:06:58 GMT
Looks like Ghost is going back out on tour, just been announced for Theatre Royal Bath, 19-23 Nov 2024. I will be interested to see who is producing, and the level of their financial commitment to mounting a show of the standard that the piece requires to work. Looks like it'll be the same Kenwright production as recent tours.
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Post by theatrefan77 on Feb 27, 2024 0:52:05 GMT
That was a pretty bad production.
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Post by robertb213 on Feb 29, 2024 13:45:27 GMT
It's in Leicester Curve's listings for October too.
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Post by WireHangers on Feb 29, 2024 15:02:53 GMT
The cheek of remounting a terrible tour that was previously cancelled for low ticket sales.
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Post by chestwig on Feb 29, 2024 19:45:41 GMT
The cheek of remounting a terrible tour that was previously cancelled for low ticket sales. You’re never beat it from when it was at the Picc in London with Richard and Cassie Levy. Saw the Kenwright version, terrible…
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 29, 2024 19:47:47 GMT
The cheek of remounting a terrible tour that was previously cancelled for low ticket sales. You’re never beat it from when it was at the Picc in London with Richard and Cassie Levy. Saw the Kenwright version, terrible… Opera House Manchester was the genesis.
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Post by JustJ on Feb 29, 2024 20:03:06 GMT
Is this definitely the Bill Kenwright version? I wouldn't even mind the first UK tour version that came when it left London.
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Post by jacobjb25 on Feb 29, 2024 21:18:55 GMT
As much as the Kenwright production isn't incredible, they have had some gorgeous casting. Carolyn Maitland and Rebekah Lowings were both stunning as Molly. Hopefully we'll get some good casting this time round.
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