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Post by FrontroverPaul on Jun 13, 2019 23:48:18 GMT
Opening at Greenwich Theatre on 27 September and running until 19 October. Preview price £16 until 30 September, thereafter £23.50 - £28.50.
I think this is the UK Premiere. I know nothing about it but booked a preview ticket anyway.
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Post by mallardo on Jun 14, 2019 5:40:42 GMT
It's a show within a show concept - a street theatre group put on a musical which turns out to have intimate resonances for all of them. It's very lively and inventive with a loud hard rock score. It played Broadway briefly - led by Eden Espinoza and Kevin Anderson - and got savaged by the critics but I enjoyed it a lot and play the cast recording often.
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Post by avenueqresident on Jun 14, 2019 6:40:08 GMT
I thought for a second this was based on the film with Saoirse Ronan.
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Post by dlevi on Jun 14, 2019 8:03:21 GMT
I saw it on Broadway and its a great showcase for those people who belt loud and high - from the Pop Idol school of singing. It's not particularly meaningful or moving - but if you like full-throttled singing you'll have a good time. ON Broadway Eden Espinoza was fabulous.
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Post by danb on Jun 14, 2019 8:34:05 GMT
I thought for a second this was based on the film with Saoirse Ronan. Now THAT would be a lovely show, it’s a gorgeous film. That, and ‘Circle of Friends’ are both prime candidates for whimsical ‘Go Between’ style chamber pieces. |
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Post by Rukaya on Jun 20, 2019 15:51:03 GMT
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Post by Stasia on Sept 28, 2019 21:00:41 GMT
Loved loved loved it! These songs! Sang with killer voices and by amazing cast. So moving (cried, like, 4 times)!
Simple story beautifully told. So happy I saw it!
Now need to find the album.
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Post by robertb213 on Sept 28, 2019 22:09:45 GMT
Loved loved loved it! These songs! Sang with killer voices and by amazing cast. So moving (cried, like, 4 times)! Simple story beautifully told. So happy I saw it! Now need to find the album. Great to hear the positive review, I'm hoping to go in a couple of weeks! Promo code for anyone else planning a trip- use WOS15 to get £15 tickets. This was on a Whatsonstage email a couple of weeks ago and I forgot to post it on here, I hope it's still valid. |
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Post by MrsCondomine on Oct 1, 2019 14:50:32 GMT
Ehhhh
This was kind of okay, totally unnecessary interval, lots of high belting (oh god so much high belting), some random drug-taking that came right out of a GCSE "issues" play.
Maybe I'm just a grump? But people sat near me were crying at it and the lady next to me was wiping her face with two hands throughout the entire last five minutes - the story is annoying and contrived and it didn't touch me at all.
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Post by robertb213 on Oct 6, 2019 16:35:03 GMT
Loved loved loved it! These songs! Sang with killer voices and by amazing cast. So moving (cried, like, 4 times)! Simple story beautifully told. So happy I saw it! Now need to find the album. The album isn't on Spotify or available through the Amazon as far as I can see, but I found this on YouTube if it's any use... 😀 |
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Post by Dr Tom on Oct 16, 2019 9:20:43 GMT
I enjoyed this last night, mostly on the strength of the music, performed by some vocally excellent performers. It is one of those rare recent shows where I can remember some of the music afterwards.
The plot isn't strong and the "show within a show" concept didn't really grab me, but it's a good way to make a musical work with a cast of only five people, playing multiple parts.
I booked a front row seat during the theatre anniversary offer, so the view was excellent, but generally you'll have a good view from anywhere. I did notice there were some much larger discounts available now, but the theatre was still only about a third full, which is a shame. The cast still put on a polished performance.
This would work better as a single act, without an interval (it would run under 90 minutes), but I know they have to put intervals in to sell drinks.
It is an easy theatre to get to, near a mainline station and the DLR. You can also have a pleasant walk around Greenwich (and see the Cutty Sark lit up in the dark). It is worth going to see before this closes.
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Post by Mark on Oct 16, 2019 9:29:40 GMT
Glad to hear Dr Tom I'm going to the closing performance on Saturday. |
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Post by hitmewithurbethshot on Oct 16, 2019 10:53:22 GMT
Hiba Elchikhe is so damned charming
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Post by theoracle on Oct 16, 2019 21:38:19 GMT
Hiba Elchikhe is so damned charming She is absolutely breathtaking. I went to her cabaret a couple weeks ago and she recognised me when I went to meet her at stage door afterwards. I really hope to see her in more shows in the future. Brooklyn as a show also really helped showcase what a fantastic talent she has when it comes to riffing and belting. |
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Post by Stasia on Oct 17, 2019 9:07:34 GMT
Hiba Elchikhe is so damned charming She is! As is everyone in that cast. I wish I could see the show one more time, Broadway album lacks the passion I got when I saw it live |
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