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Post by Someone in a tree on Sept 5, 2017 6:27:38 GMT
Ah caiaphas that is such a shame, we have been six times now and always been very lucky with the weather. I saw the advertisement for Stiles and Drew but a bit far to go for it I think. I think ALNM and Witches of Eastwick are my favourite shows I've seen at the Watermill. When did they do Witches? Gutted to have missed it
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 6:38:41 GMT
I think ALNM and Witches of Eastwick are my favourite shows I've seen at the Watermill. When did they do Witches? Gutted to have missed it Just checked and it was summer 2013. It was nice to see Rosemarie Ashe again. Tiffany Graves was in it too.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Sept 5, 2017 9:32:44 GMT
When did they do Witches? Gutted to have missed it Just checked and it was summer 2013. It was nice to see Rosemarie Ashe again. Tiffany Graves was in it too. Thank you. I can't believe I missed it. I'm normally really good / lucky at getting to see everything I want to (sad face)
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Post by Someone in a tree on Sept 5, 2017 17:26:46 GMT
My two penneth ...
Quibbles
The age of some of the actors is not convincing. Although as actors burst into song and lug various instruments around the stage I cannot argue
The use of percussion at times seemed a bit unnecessary and jarring. Does Night Music really require cymbal crash crescendos and the like?
Hurrahs
Phoebe Fildes was astounding as Charlotte. Everyday a little death sung though tears was very powerful and how she managed the bitter remarks but remained fragile was incredible
Dillie Keane - just wonderful. Her face could launch a 1000 bitchy remarks. Liaisons - best rendition ever.
Both of the above actress are I feel the 'best in role' I have seen. In fact all the casting was strong.
Great direction, design, lighting and movement. Generally a massive thumbs up from me and I really hope this production has a life elsewhere.
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Post by andromedadench on Sept 5, 2017 22:37:13 GMT
My two penneth ... Quibbles The age of some of the actors is not convincing. Although as actors burst into song and lug various instruments around the stage I cannot argue The use of percussion at times seemed a bit unnecessary and jarring. Does Night Music really require cymbal crash crescendos and the like? Hurrahs Phoebe Fildes was astounding as Charlotte. Everyday a little death sung though tears was very powerful and how she managed the bitter remarks but remained fragile was incredible Dillie Keane - just wonderful. Her face could launch a 1000 bitchy remarks. Liaisons - best rendition ever. Both of the above actress are I feel the 'best in role' I have seen. In fact all the casting was strong. Great direction, design, lighting and movement. Generally a massive thumbs up from me and I really hope this production has a life elsewhere. I thought she was marvelous, too. Also gets bonus points for killing it on the violin. I loved everything about this production so much I could see it several more times. Even if it once again involved getting lost, ending up in a ravine and getting caught in the rain in the middle of a golf course I accidentally wandered into after climbing out of the said ravine. That's how much I loved it.
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Post by ladidah on Dec 7, 2023 11:35:43 GMT
Sorry to dig up an old thread, but wanted to ask - to my shame I've only discovered this show and I am trying to find a film recording.
Does anyone know where I can stream a production or is it worth buying the DVD? Amazon has a film version with Elizabeth Taylor.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Dec 7, 2023 11:43:40 GMT
Sorry to dig up an old thread, but wanted to ask - to my shame I've only discovered this show and I am trying to find a film recording. Does anyone know where I can stream a production or is it worth buying the DVD? Amazon has a film version with Elizabeth Taylor. YouTube has the whole proshot of the New York City Opera production with the wonderful Sally Ann Howes and other Broadway veterans. I'd skip the movie and watch that instead
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Post by anthony40 on Dec 7, 2023 11:56:53 GMT
Sorry to dig up an old thread, but wanted to ask - to my shame I've only discovered this show and I am trying to find a film recording. Does anyone know where I can stream a production or is it worth buying the DVD? Amazon has a film version with Elizabeth Taylor. YouTube has the whole proshot of the New York City Opera production with the wonderful Sally Ann Howes and other Broadway veterans. I'd skip the movie and watch that instead I agree. I actually have that on DVD and it's excellent!
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Post by solangelafitte on Dec 7, 2023 12:56:03 GMT
Just adding my name to the people suggesting NYC Opera on YouTube over watching the film. Gorgeous cast. The film doesn't do the score justice at all. There's a couple of version on YouTube and it might just be my eyes but the one that's restored/remastered seems ever so slightly out of sync? And the picture quality isn't improved enough for me to overlook that. I don't know if we're allowed post the link but there's one that starts with MP4 360p, I'd stick with that one.
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