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Post by ensembleswings on Jul 14, 2018 9:11:17 GMT
Looks like I’m heading back to the Adelphi tonight! Looking forward to seeing Jonathan’s take on Charlie. I don’t get paid until Friday so looks like I’ll be sitting up in the gods unless I win the lotto but ohh well.
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Post by bodobear on Jul 14, 2018 10:13:28 GMT
I just saw the show on Tuesday with friends and I'm going again next week with another friend, but I'm rellay tempted to go tonight to catch Jonathan as Charlie... Maybe I'm luck and win the TodayTix lottery for a change
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Post by ensembleswings on Jul 14, 2018 16:04:05 GMT
Well I didn’t win the lottery but they did offer me a reduced price stalls seat so I’ve snapped that up. Wasn’t planning on going back to Kinky until Monday but I’m very excited to see Jonathan as Charlie tonight!
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 14, 2018 17:51:12 GMT
He was excellent - I feel so lucky to have seen his role debut. Will post a better round up later!
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Post by bodobear on Jul 14, 2018 17:57:09 GMT
I actually really won the lottery 😂 really looking forward to the show!
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Post by bodobear on Jul 14, 2018 21:21:14 GMT
He was excellent - I feel so lucky to have seen his role debut. Will post a better round up later! He really was!
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 14, 2018 22:03:40 GMT
Such a strong performance, so likeable, and it was such a different dynamic to see a MUCH younger Charlie who looked fresh out of uni (as alluded to in the script). So funny, and a very good actor who made the most of the more emotional moments too. If you see my previous post about last Monday's show, you'll see that I thought he stood out in the ensemble (for the right reasons, e.g. he was always in the moment), and that carried through here too. Nailed all of the big numbers vocally as well. It's a shame he's 2nd understudy as I'd recommend seeing him but finding dates might be tricky.
Aside from that, of course the show was amazing - it always is. Simon-Anthony Rhoden as brilliant as ever. I welled up a tiny bit at the end because it was just so aggressively feel good. A fab afternoon all round. My newbie friend loved it too!
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Post by ensembleswings on Jul 14, 2018 22:34:38 GMT
Such a strong performance, so likeable, and it was such a different dynamic to see a MUCH younger Charlie who looked fresh out of uni (as alluded to in the script). So funny, and a very good actor who made the most of the more emotional moments too. If you see my previous post about last Monday's show, you'll see that I thought he stood out in the ensemble (for the right reasons, e.g. he was always in the moment), and that carried through here too. Nailed all of the big numbers vocally as well. It's a shame he's 2nd understudy as I'd recommend seeing him but finding dates might be tricky. I completely agree with this! Absolutely loved his take, really wishing he wasn’t 2nd cover so I’d have a realistic chance of seeing him again. The most emotional Charlie I’ve seen and that definitely added something to the character I hadn’t truly realised was missing.
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Post by Phantom of London on Aug 4, 2018 23:18:13 GMT
Won the lottery for this today.
The understudy for Lola was on, who was pretty good for a understudy.
However Oliver Tompsett as Charlie Price and Natalie McQueen as Lauren were both fantastic and the best I have seen in each role.
One of the best musicals of this decade, still bemused how Dominic Cavendish of the Telegraph gave this a miserly 2 Stars, for me this deserves 3 star star more than that and now it is closing in January will ensure it will go out with its head held high.
5 Stars
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2018 17:12:44 GMT
Update on final performance, tickets in the Stalls have now had their prices changed. All seats bar the back four rows are now between £99.50-£150. these encompass seats usually priced on a Saturday night between £65.50-£125.
Most of the Stalls are sold now anyway. Less than 100 seats remain.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2018 12:16:14 GMT
Was gonna see this today to see Jordan and Natalie, but booked two other shows instead. This turned out to be the right choice for me, both are off!
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Post by cheesy116 on Aug 11, 2018 12:42:39 GMT
Was gonna see this today to see Jordan and Natalie, but booked two other shows instead. This turned out to be the right choice for me, both are off! Have you seen Jon as Charlie yet ? He's the only Charlie since the show opened that I haven't managed to see yet!
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Post by greeny11 on Aug 11, 2018 13:18:11 GMT
I saw the new cast on Tuesday and was a bit disappointed by Natalie - she sang the songs well, and did the serious bits well, but comedy isn't her thing, it was the first time I haven't laughed once at History of Wrong Guys.
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Post by ellie1981 on Aug 11, 2018 14:08:09 GMT
I saw the new cast on Tuesday and was a bit disappointed by Natalie - she sang the songs well, and did the serious bits well, but comedy isn't her thing, it was the first time I haven't laughed once at History of Wrong Guys. I went last Monday and it was my friend’s first time. She loved her, but had no point of comparison. I thought she was very good, but her comic timing wasn’t quite on point. I wanted to see Jordan Fox again as Charlie but got the dates all wrong. Jordan was on as Harry though and I was impressed by Oliver - better than David Hunter for me.
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Post by talkstageytome on Aug 11, 2018 16:41:45 GMT
That's so interesting as my list goes...
David Hunter Jonathan Carlton Paul Ayres Oliver Tompsett
Although all were great of course and there's not really much in it. I just thought David Hunter was best for comedy (And his voice really suited all the songs) and Jonathan Carlton was so emotional and real. Deffo need to see Jordan Fox soon too! (When did I become such a fangirl over this show 😂)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2018 16:49:08 GMT
Just been watching Natalie's live stream, she answered a qurstion regarding the long discussed reason Lauren wears ankle boots whilst everyone else doesn't. She doesn't know for sure but the two reasons are rumoured to be Annaleigh couldn't do the Finale in them and it just stuck. The other reason is it takes effort to put them on, and the quick change is just too fast she doesn't have the time to change into the thigh high boots.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2018 16:13:18 GMT
Happy 3rd Birthday to the Boots that are Kinky!
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Post by Snciole on Aug 22, 2018 21:33:39 GMT
It had a really good run- it's a gem of a show, and I think it'll have a great touring life and that's a barn of a theatre to fill so I'd rather it go out before it's 'Love Never Dies' levels of awkward empty. I finally saw this tonight and I loved it. I had avoided it because I loved the film but this is a really nice take on the story and Sex is in the Heel will be played at my funeral as go into the flames. What a tune. I agree, it will have a great touring life and a really great Amdram rights life. It is still selling pretty well for midweek but I think 3 years is enough for a West End show. Nobody wants to be Thriller or The Mousetrap.
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Post by Raven on Aug 23, 2018 19:21:33 GMT
Just been watching Natalie's live stream, she answered a qurstion regarding the long discussed reason Lauren wears ankle boots whilst everyone else doesn't. She doesn't know for sure but the two reasons are rumoured to be Annaleigh couldn't do the Finale in them and it just stuck. The other reason is it takes effort to put them on, and the quick change is just too fast she doesn't have the time to change into the thigh high boots. I remember a while back that Amy Lennox answered this on Twitter and she said it was due to the super fast change.
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Post by tommy on Sept 13, 2018 16:41:15 GMT
Thanks got my tickets off official site ? Adelphi via rug ? Yes, you did, well done drowseychap. There's only aisle end safety rails, and rails in front of a couple of seats that have nothing else in front of them for, well, safety. You should be fine for that. The only real problem is aisle end seats in the front section first few rows do lose a fair bit of stage due to the angle of the circle itself. But those first few rows of the upper circle are quite OK then in terms of view, even on the sides?
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Post by theatregeek on Sept 13, 2018 16:45:02 GMT
Yes, you did, well done drowseychap. There's only aisle end safety rails, and rails in front of a couple of seats that have nothing else in front of them for, well, safety. You should be fine for that. The only real problem is aisle end seats in the front section first few rows do lose a fair bit of stage due to the angle of the circle itself. But those first few rows of the upper circle are quite OK then in terms of view, even on the sides? I was in the front row of UC my first time seeing the show and it was a great view.
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Post by ensembleswings on Sept 13, 2018 17:03:56 GMT
Yes, you did, well done drowseychap. There's only aisle end safety rails, and rails in front of a couple of seats that have nothing else in front of them for, well, safety. You should be fine for that. The only real problem is aisle end seats in the front section first few rows do lose a fair bit of stage due to the angle of the circle itself. But those first few rows of the upper circle are quite OK then in terms of view, even on the sides? You lose part of the stage if you sit on the very ends of the row in the front block but the view from majority of the seats is good. If you're going to sit on the end of the row I'd recommend sitting in the back section, yes you're slightly further away but you can see more of the stage
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Post by anthem on Sept 14, 2018 5:52:52 GMT
My second time seeing Kinky Boots was on Wednesday evening. Simon-Anthony Rhoden is an incredible Lola. I really liked Oliver Tompsett as Charlie; his voice just soars. Natalie McQueen was also great. It’s such a life affirming show, and I couldn’t help but get emotional at one or two points. ‘Not My Father’s Son’ is a really gorgeous moment.
It’s a shame it’s closing in the West End but it’s had a more than admirable run all the same.
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Post by ensembleswings on Sept 15, 2018 15:42:42 GMT
Won the lotto so I’m heading back to see this yet again tonight. Well I had to go see the show on it’s third (and last) birthday in London didn’t I 😂
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2018 17:47:07 GMT
Jason Leigh Winter returns to the London production fresh from the Tour tonight to play Harry. I mean, true definition of a Swing to go from production to production. He's returned several times so it's lovely to see a performer so game to just go on.
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Post by freckles on Sept 27, 2018 18:03:02 GMT
Oh great. Bought someone tickets for this tonight as a present. Although I usually hate it when people moan about understudies or covers being on, I really would have liked them to see at least some of the main cast. I don’t think it’s on to do practically a complete cover run like this. Most shows would run this one afternoon and wouldn’t dream of charging for it.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2018 18:05:15 GMT
Oh great. Bought someone tickets for this tonight as a present. Although I usually hate it when people moan about understudies or covers being on, I really would have liked them to see at least some of the main cast. I don’t think it’s on to do practically a complete cover run like this. Most shows would run this one afternoon and wouldn’t dream of charging for it. On the upside, Natalie is on... but that's only because Suzie is the cover for both so she can only do one track!
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Post by greeny11 on Sept 27, 2018 18:06:45 GMT
Oh great. Bought someone tickets for this tonight as a present. Although I usually hate it when people moan about understudies or covers being on, I really would have liked them to see at least some of the main cast. I don’t think it’s on to do practically a complete cover run like this. Most shows would run this one afternoon and wouldn’t dream of charging for it. I would imagine some of these absences are through illness - which you can't do anything about.
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Post by freckles on Sept 27, 2018 18:10:14 GMT
Oh great. Bought someone tickets for this tonight as a present. Although I usually hate it when people moan about understudies or covers being on, I really would have liked them to see at least some of the main cast. I don’t think it’s on to do practically a complete cover run like this. Most shows would run this one afternoon and wouldn’t dream of charging for it. I would imagine some of these absences are through illness - which you can't do anything about. Really? Everybody?
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Post by greeny11 on Sept 27, 2018 18:18:50 GMT
I didn't say everyone! I'm sure a couple on holiday too. There really aren't any bad covers at Kinky Boots, so it'll still be a brilliant show - I once saw a Jersey Boys show where all of the 4 Seasons were covers (with Ben Jennings - now in KB - as Frankie) as the main Seasons were on Ant & Dec - still a great show.
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