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Post by FrontroverPaul on Nov 1, 2023 3:17:25 GMT
A two week run at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley opens on Monday 12 February 2024
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Post by Mark on Nov 1, 2023 4:20:04 GMT
A two week run at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley opens on Monday 12 February 2024 Pre West End! |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 1, 2023 7:39:24 GMT
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Post by TallPaul on Nov 1, 2023 10:06:56 GMT
I half-remembered that we already have a thread for a new KT Tunstall musical, but that's for Saving Grace.
She's churning them out faster than Elton John!
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Post by JustJ on Nov 1, 2023 10:14:59 GMT
Is this definitely planned to be pre-west end? If so, I would rather wait to see it in London but I am intrigued.
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Nov 1, 2023 10:25:34 GMT
Is this definitely planned to be pre-west end? If so, I would rather wait to see it in London but I am intrigued. The Churchill is closer than London from my home town and I visit regularly. Most touring productions do okay but I don't think any musical has previously had a two week run there. They will be hoping plenty of people will travel from or beyond London to see it first. Bromley South is less than than 20 minutes by train from Victoria and the theatre is about a 7 minute walk up the road. A walk from the free car parking ( after 6pm) we use takes about 10 minutes. |
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Post by solangelafitte on Nov 1, 2023 10:53:09 GMT
Oh so this is different to the one that ran Off-Broadway a few years ago then? I remember Amy writing the book for that too but it was a jukebox type. Might well check this out. Was obsessed with the film (and subsequent TV show) when it came out.
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Post by capybara on Nov 1, 2023 11:36:19 GMT
One of my favourite films believe it or not, so if this is an original score I will definitely be there.
The idea of the jukebox version in the US… no thank you.
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Post by aliwag on Dec 4, 2023 9:42:38 GMT
Does anyone know who is producing this?
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Post by capybara on Jan 12, 2024 12:19:17 GMT
Seen a few posts on social media about casting this morning. Has there been an official announcement yet?
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Post by demelza on Jan 12, 2024 17:48:41 GMT
I haven't seen any announcements about casting for this yet, so I imagine they're waiting until they're a little closer to opening?
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Post by Marwood on Jan 12, 2024 21:38:00 GMT
I saw adverts for this all over buses and bus stops in Bromley when I went there last weekend but not a thing about it outside the Churchill, I can’t think it’s selling that well without anyone knowing who is going to be in it?
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Feb 10, 2024 14:58:18 GMT
Opening Monday. From a google search I see there has been a Monday to Thursday £20 best seat offer through several ticket agencies which ended on 6 February.
I usually find out about these things either here or through an email but this one has passed me by. It's not currently on Today Tix either.
Since I last checked the circle has been removed from sale and the two Thursday matinees cancelled but there's good availability in the stalls for most performances.
Anyone know of any current offers ?
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Post by theinvisiblegirl on Feb 13, 2024 6:44:27 GMT
Did anyone here see the first show of this run yesterday?
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Post by theatreian on Feb 13, 2024 9:46:11 GMT
K T was on radio 2 this morning. It appears the run at Bromley is a sort of workshop. No West End run has been agreed yet but that's what they are hoping for.
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Post by thedriftersgirl on Feb 13, 2024 13:40:57 GMT
Did anyone here see the first show of this run yesterday? I didn’t go last night but I’m going tonight so shall let you know how it goes :-) |
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Post by capybara on Feb 13, 2024 16:43:42 GMT
Just got an email saying next Thursday’s matinee performance has been cancelled. I assume it’s due to lack of ticket sales?
Will hold off rebooking as I had bought that ticket in an online deal and not ready to pay £30+ for an unknown quantity just yet.
Intrigued to hear feedback on here.
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Feb 14, 2024 1:20:59 GMT
Just got an email saying next Thursday’s matinee performance has been cancelled. I assume it’s due to lack of ticket sales? Will hold off rebooking as I had bought that ticket in an online deal and not ready to pay £30+ for an unknown quantity just yet. Intrigued to hear feedback on here. They were very late notifying of you that, no weekday matinees when I looked last week to book next Thursday's previously-available matinee I was there tonight. Found act 1 a bit of a drag, too many similar songs and scenes, and short on the comedy. Act 2 much better. Could have a successful run at the Other Palace but don't think it's strong enough for the West End at present. Started 7.35, ended 9.55. Lots of small groups entered together, suspect a fair number were complimentary on top of the £20 offer, circle closed, stalls about 80% full. |
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Post by thedriftersgirl on Feb 14, 2024 10:45:28 GMT
Did anyone here see the first show of this run yesterday? I didn’t go last night but I’m going tonight so shall let you know how it goes :-) I enjoyed it, also thought the second act was better than the first. For most of the cast it’s their U.K. debut having done a fair few things in America / Canada. Think it could do another small run somewhere else like the Donmar or the Other Palace. Was told it was essentially a work in progress but didn’t come across like that at all :-) |
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Post by eliza on Feb 17, 2024 19:22:01 GMT
I saw the matinee today and really enjoyed it. The cast is strong I thought, really good choreography. It was fun!
I don't know if it's because there have been tweaks since the posters above have seen it (they make it clear it's a work in progress and changing every day before it starts), but I didn't have the same concerns about feeling the first act dragged.
It was busy, the circle was definitely open, but I was in the 2nd row of the stalls so I couldn't say for sure how busy.
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Post by capybara on Feb 22, 2024 18:01:41 GMT
Really enjoyed this and can’t wait to see it again soon - hopefully!
They made it clear it was a work in progress but it didn’t feel like that at all. Emma Flynn was expert casting and she proper channelled Alicia Silverstone.
Well-known comedy moments in classic films don’t always translate well on to stage but actually this was directed very nimbly. Even to the point of not running a carbon copy of the ‘ugh, as if!’ moment.
Keelan McAuley was excellent as Josh and Tunstall/Slater have given him some great numbers to perform.
The staging and set was brilliant and this feels like the next Legally Blonde in the making. I’d love to hear some of the score back.
Side note - I don’t know if it’s only me but local theatre audiences seem even worse behaved than West End audiences these days. I’m all for opening theatre up etc but recent experiences here and Wimbledon have seen constant rustling and munching from parents and their kids. It’s bad in London but what on earth is going on in our regional theatres?! Took some of the shine off the night and didn’t compel me to go back to Bromley in a hurry…
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