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Post by Mr Snow on Mar 10, 2017 6:29:42 GMT
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Post by Mr Snow on Mar 8, 2017 9:06:11 GMT
Love the idea but like the OP I find Sunday Audiences a bit like weekend drivers. Neither seem to remember what they are going out for!
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Post by Mr Snow on Mar 8, 2017 7:03:36 GMT
Way back when I started going to the theatre people would dress up, it would be a special evening and I very rarely saw people eating. I agree with this. It was something special to go 'up west' and hopefully it became a memorable and special event. About a year ago I started it again and nearly always wear a suit and tie (not needed in my day Job) when I'm going to the theatre. Makes me feel better and (I believe) enjoy the show more. Its sad that we see so many examples of people behaving selfishly that we cant get round to applauding those who make and effort or behave courteously. There was a thread about that but it got little traction.
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Post by Mr Snow on Mar 7, 2017 15:57:41 GMT
There's a great song from 'Company' about getting married. You can dazzle the congregation with your vocal dexterity too. Now where is it? Ah yes, it's called 'Getting Married Today' so . . . Oh. Do you know what ever since he proposed I have had it niggling in my head to want to sing this as the people come into the ceremony room!
Quite apt as well as he asked me to marry him with a pocket watch he got inscribed with "marry me a little?"
if you really want to shock the 'congregation' you could have your Fiance start with "I'm getting married in the morning" (Get me to the Church) before you take the mike! Wagner's Wedding March started in the theatre, Lohengrin. We had the Easter Hymn (Intermezzo) from Cavalleria Rusticana (please don't look up how that one ends!).
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Post by Mr Snow on Mar 5, 2017 17:15:48 GMT
Hackney Empire yesterday. Opening night of ETO's new fine Tosca.
WE are at the back of the stalls at a table with seats reserved for those accompanying people in wheelchairs. A solitary man is sitting at he table next to ours. Shortly after the start another pair are shown in late and the man has to be moved as he shouldn’t have been there.
In front of 'our' row there’s a further set of tables, with another man sitting there all alone. During the famous act 2 seduction scene where the tension was such that you could have heard a pin drop if only someone had thought to bring one, what we actually heard was the drop of a plastic glass full of ice on the floor. Before the act was over he'd stood on it loudly twice more.
Compared to previous examples these may just seem typical but I mention it because the men were Rupert Christiansen and Hugh Canning, Opera Critics for The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Times. Canning then left during the silence when sets were changed for Act 3. Wonder what he'll make of the innovation in Act 3?
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Post by Mr Snow on Mar 5, 2017 16:53:41 GMT
Meant to add, what a joy to hear voices with no amplification. Viva small spaces.
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Post by Mr Snow on Mar 5, 2017 8:48:11 GMT
Another who's very pleased to have seen it but that's most likely that for me. The only song I knew was the title one - did Maria Friedman incude it in her show at he Trafalgar a few years back?- but the rest wasn't that strong. Sadly the only cast members who really impressed were James Horne as Jusge Schub and Christopher Laishley as the crricature gum chewing dumb cop. All the rest seemed a little bit lacking to really convince. Maybe it was the produciton? Hard to be sure but as others have said, if it was satire what was it satirising? Americans, the American political system, our views on madness (it was very 60's on that one)? If you dont take careful aim at your target you're unlikely to score a hit. For a revival of a poitical satire that I'd love to see, you have to go much further back to a Pulitzer prize winner. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Of_Thee_I_Sing
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Post by Mr Snow on Mar 5, 2017 8:35:27 GMT
Saw this for the second time last month at the Monlight cinema, Maapalomas, Gran Canaria. What time dis it start? Why just as soon as it gots dark. I hadnt' noticed how many scenes were shot outdoors and having the scren blend with the night sky was fantastic.
But I digress. As one of the reviewers above points out, what's truly amazing is the colour and look of the film. What struck me was the influence that none of the professional reviewers spotted, were the films of Vincinte Minelli.
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Post by Mr Snow on Mar 5, 2017 8:23:13 GMT
It was the Sleep/Barks combo that made me vow never to see Cabaret on stage again. The film was definitive. There is nothing more to say, anything further is bound to be a let down and I don't want to put myself through that. Viva Liza Over and out. I can see your point but, Never say Never. I can't believe its 23 years since In 1993, Sam Mendes directed a new production of the show for the Donmar Warehouse in London's West End. It starred Jane Horrocks as Sally, Adam Godley as Cliff, Alan Cumming as the Emcee and Sara Kestelman as Fräulein Schneider I doubt a touring company wil do it for me but we must live in hope...
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Post by Mr Snow on Mar 2, 2017 13:58:39 GMT
Had this email today from ATG. Thought this was good particularly with bad behaviour around smelly food. They also put a read receipt on the email which seemed odd. Dear customer, We look forward to welcoming you to see Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at the Harold Pinter Theatre. Please take some time to read the following information about your visit in order to ensure the best possible experience at the theatre. FOOD & DRINK Out of consideration for the actors and fellow audience members, we ask that no food be consumed during the performance. You may purchase food at the Theatre bars to enjoy before the show, or during the interval. Drinks purchased at the bar areas may only be taken inside the auditorium in plastic containers provided by the venue staff. We look forward to welcoming to you the Harold Pinter Theatre and hope you enjoy the show! Kind regards, The Customer Services Team Does that mean they've stopped selling Maltesers and other sweets (AKA Food)?
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Post by Mr Snow on Mar 2, 2017 13:52:49 GMT
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Post by Mr Snow on Mar 2, 2017 6:46:39 GMT
Just had an email from Nederlander Theatres offering "up to" £10 off preview ticket prices up until 31st March. TONS of availability! Care to share the offer? Via IM?
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Post by Mr Snow on Feb 28, 2017 21:27:58 GMT
Another thanks from us. Two tickets 2nd row 28th March.
Hope the keep the opening form the previous production.
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Post by Mr Snow on Feb 28, 2017 12:33:50 GMT
Here's another interesting night out. www.wiltons.org.uk/whatson/297-dubai-rostov-new-york-scenes-from-contemporary-operaDavid Pountney working with Students of the National Opera Studio should be very interesting. Whilst the other London colleges tend to use a full Ochestra this one is with a Piano. However if you haven't been yet then Wiltons Music Hall is worth travelling for on its own. London's most atmospheric performing space?
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Post by Mr Snow on Feb 28, 2017 11:08:11 GMT
At The Winter's Tale at the Coliseum last night; ....Simon Cowell, . Well I'm ....
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Post by Mr Snow on Feb 25, 2017 21:46:00 GMT
Over the years I've been to many 'one off’s' by Amici Di Verdi, Chelsea Opera Group, Birmingham Opera Group and even a Magic Flute in the grounds of Marble Hill House. In the past couple of years we've started attending performances by the musical colleges in London and I though it would be useful if people shared information on these. The standards are high, the singers promising an the works are not the standard repertoire. AND the price is right.
I'll start: I received this email
I'm emailing as you attended UCOpera's production of La Favorite last March and I have your name down to be notified when tickets are available for this year's production of Verdi's Aroldo.
We would love to see you again at this year's production which is taking place at the Theatre Royal Stratford East this March 20/22/24/25.
Tickets can be bought online www.stratfordeast.com, by calling the box office on 020 8534 0310 or in person at the theatre. See www.ucopera.co.uk for more details.
If people are interested I can did out a review I did for another forum of last years production. Suffice to say we're going back on the 21st -the only night we can make. Tickets are £25 and The Theatre is one of Frank Matcham's gems and was famous for Joan Littlewoods productions in the 60's 'Oh What a Lovely War' etc. about 4 mins slow walk from the station.
Let me know if you'll be there and if you know of any upcoming events.
I hope this thread develops legs.
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Post by Mr Snow on Feb 24, 2017 16:50:44 GMT
What about the Rugby?
I'd bet MORE than half the members of this board love a sweaty man with big thighs?
Fill your boots this weekend.
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Post by Mr Snow on Feb 24, 2017 15:37:44 GMT
I know this should be on another thread but
I once travelled back from Paris with her and Cliff Richard. They were sitting at the front of the train.
Liked her on Blind Date.
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Post by Mr Snow on Feb 24, 2017 15:35:58 GMT
Maybe the first time ever where the 'star' of the 'biography' show has a better voice than the original? <img src="//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/angry.png" alt=" " class="smile" contenteditable="false" text=" " Cilla had a fabulous voice when when she was a kid. Massive belt on her. On the first I beg to differ as to the second I know little about 60's fashion.
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Post by Mr Snow on Feb 24, 2017 12:41:47 GMT
They are auditioning "nationwide" according to the website for someone to play Cilla. Zero appeal for me too. Maybe the first time ever where the 'star' of the 'biography' show has a better voice than the original?
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Post by Mr Snow on Feb 21, 2017 6:16:07 GMT
The chat tended to the lightweight Sums him up for me. If he had a mid Atlantic accent he'd be the third member of Smashey and Nicey. The 60's were a hell of a decade for new and exciting music, but every sat morning he founds the most awful tosh to play (and if the producers to blame he should stand up to him/her). The only current presenter worse than him, is Tony Blackburn. OMG.
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Post by Mr Snow on Feb 17, 2017 8:35:24 GMT
I was hoping for Camelot but that is so rarely revived, maybe there is a rights issue. Saw this at The Open Air Theatre a few year’s ago. What a disappointment. Love L&L and somewhere in it there's the great tragic part of the King who can't hold it all together, but it's a last run out for classic sexist nonsense. Spent the whole time squirming.... Pal Joey never gets a mention and I REALLY enjoyed the Kings Head Pub production that transferred to the WE years ago. Made a star of Dennis Lawson and Sian Phillips was fantastic. But I recall Hytner saying it's book was unsolvable? Funny I saw the same production 5 times and it made sense to me.
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Post by Mr Snow on Feb 16, 2017 15:48:19 GMT
So interested in this! As a non Londoner how easy is it to get to Chichester? I normally go to London and do 2 shows in a day - would this be impossible visiting here? Apologies for my complete lack of knowledge! Chicester itself is in a lovely area if you could make a weekend of it. I like Bosham and the Witterings and Porsmouth has much of interest too. Hotels not that cheapest though.
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Post by Mr Snow on Feb 16, 2017 10:38:50 GMT
Do we NEED Caroline? Do we NEED Fiddler? Do we NEED Lear? Do we NEED theatre? Out of curiosity, what shows do people consider to be absolute necessities of life? Not shows you think are great and important and deserve to be seen by loads of people, but shows we NEED. 'Cos I'd argue there is no single show that anyone NEEDS. I'd even argue that theatre itself is of limited NEED (clearly many of us here wouldn't know what to do with ourselves if we didn't have it, but equally clearly large swathes of the population manage to live fulfilling lives without knowing which way up a proscenium goes). I don't get this idea that there has to be a NEED for a show. mallardo does make an excellent point about the continued relevance of Fiddler, especially as anti-semitism is making itself all too frequent these days. And let's not forget the excellent point someone else made the other day that Chichester is scheduling for *Chichester*. Sure, they want people to come and visit from outside Chichester, but it's still a regional theatre that has a region to serve, regardless of what London thinks or other regions are doing. It's not which shows...it's theatre, it's life, it's culture. They are basic needs. When society breaks down e.g. Syria and life is solely about finding food and surving art is still essential. Can you imagine the relief, how human you would feel when you escape from barbarism and together with others you listen ot a story being told? Essential and its a TRADITION. I think this is the point that EVERY modern Opera procution is not so subtly making. We are never far from the machine gun and the breakdown of our safe life and if nothing else the memory of Theatre can help us get through and long for better days. Fiddler shows such times and how we continue to stuggle on...Essential viewing. I hope its a great production and I get to see it.
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Post by Mr Snow on Feb 13, 2017 12:33:56 GMT
The implication of what I've read is that the other 3 will not be shown on TV, just on line or via iplayer, available for 6 months www.thespace.org/artwork/ring-changes-wagners-epic-mastepieceWhich seems odd (although I guess 5 hour chunks of Wagner would stop BBC4 from showing repeats of documentaries about trains for an evening) Wow, isn't that just what BBC4 is for? Must be 35+ years ago when BBC2 showed the entire Ring in, (I think from memory ) 1 hr chunks on 16 consecutive Sunday nights. Boulez was the conductor and it was a very modern production. (Availlable to day on DVD) I was more into Led Zep in those days!
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Post by Mr Snow on Feb 13, 2017 6:25:54 GMT
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04pd0td BBC4 showed the first of the 4 Ring Operas performed by Opera North, last (sunday) night. All 4 are currently available on iplayer but I can't find out when Wlakure and the others are due to be broadcast?
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Post by Mr Snow on Feb 4, 2017 9:43:36 GMT
With a title like that I'd assumed this was headed for Edinburgh FF!
Can you tell us a little about the music?
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Post by Mr Snow on Feb 2, 2017 8:53:33 GMT
In Andrew LLoyd Webber's only ever comment where wit was detected, he asked and answered himself thus
"Whats the only proven way to become a millionaire putting on shows?
Start out as a multimillionaire."
Good luck.
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Post by Mr Snow on Jan 31, 2017 18:15:11 GMT
or start checking out "air b'n'b" pretty quick, I guess... If you make the journey north TM, I'll be expecting seating plans and tips on where to sit for all 300+ fringe venues. Seating tip. As most shows aren't numbered you can pick where you want to sit. If you don't choose one absolute stinker, you just aren't being adventurous enough. The tip is sit at the end of a row close to the exit. Sooner or later the performer will turn around and then....
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Post by Mr Snow on Jan 30, 2017 18:35:13 GMT
What a tease! Why didn't you see anything when you went there the last time? Was only there for a day and had a dog with us so it was a bit impractical . Had a good vibe but sadly have to leave the dog to enjoy it this year. Oddly enough that was our first time as well but being horrible human beings we left him in the car in a multi storey and sneaked off to see a show and Alan Rickman holding court on South Bridge. Been back 4 times since.
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