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Post by Rory on Nov 20, 2023 12:32:44 GMT
I am intrigued. What was the amusing reference in relation to, now we know it is destined for the Wyndham's?
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Post by Rory on Nov 19, 2023 8:12:08 GMT
A Voyage Round My Father was looking to come in. It could do a few weeks quite nicely in the Gielgud.
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Post by Rory on Nov 18, 2023 17:11:09 GMT
Still no word on whether this is returning as rumoured?
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Post by Rory on Nov 18, 2023 17:08:32 GMT
I wonder if a West End run could happen, the Criterion or the Ambassadors would work. The Criterion appears free in January now, as will be the Trafalgar.
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Post by Rory on Nov 17, 2023 22:13:31 GMT
I thought it was very, very average on Children in Need. Would not inspire me to book whatsoever. Can't see ATG transferring this to the West End, certainly not without major work.
I remember seeing Mrs Doubtfire on CiN last year and was quite impressed, in contrast.
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Post by Rory on Nov 17, 2023 18:48:17 GMT
First bit of advice: merch lines are enormous, be prepared to queue!!! Any posters on sale?
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Post by Rory on Nov 17, 2023 17:38:49 GMT
I am not familiar with any of the cast, I have seen the Ferryman but was so far away from the stage I might as well have been at home watching tv ahah. I hope it is revived so I can see it properly. Is this cast a bit underwhelming? I don't know. No, I like the cast. Some very good actors in there. Leanne Best, Shaun Dooley, Bryan Dick.
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Post by Rory on Nov 17, 2023 15:10:06 GMT
A shame they are seemingly snubbing a London transfer. It didn’t work for Groundhog Day… I agree, I think it's very disappointing that it's going straight to Broadway. I doubt we'll ever see it in the West End now.
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Post by Rory on Nov 16, 2023 22:10:19 GMT
New season being announced next week.
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Post by Rory on Nov 16, 2023 19:06:25 GMT
Oh sorry thought was something on it or something different as this had been shared since it was announced Only via an IG link I think? I always think it’s nice to have the poster embedded in the thread. I agree. Seeing the artwork is always one of the most exciting bits of a new show announcement!
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Post by Rory on Nov 15, 2023 18:07:08 GMT
Yikes, those comments are brutal.
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Post by Rory on Nov 15, 2023 14:45:30 GMT
The artwork possibly suggests modern dress??
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Post by Rory on Nov 15, 2023 10:09:30 GMT
This will be no small feat as McKellen will be 85. I agree 4 hours is an endurance test for everybody.
I wonder why it didn't go to an ATG venue given they are producing it?
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Post by Rory on Nov 15, 2023 9:38:23 GMT
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Post by Rory on Nov 11, 2023 17:07:22 GMT
I imagine this will sell very well indeed, though it's a little more niche and avant-garde than Shirley Valentine so is unlikely to have quite the same commercial appeal.
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Post by Rory on Nov 11, 2023 14:40:57 GMT
I can't see how it would be financially viable to bring a big musical in for 6 or 7 weeks. The Noel Coward was dark for about 7 weeks between Patriots and Ocean. Maybe the same will happen here. Logistically it can be no different to a tour stop which many shows do up and down the country every week. There is a filler. I don't know what it is, but the rumour I've heard is that a musical is moving in from elsewhere but I don't know if that part is true. Thanks, we'll know soon enough because they'll have to get it on sale ASAP.
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Post by Rory on Nov 11, 2023 12:21:52 GMT
I can't see how it would be financially viable to bring a big musical in for 6 or 7 weeks. The Noel Coward was dark for about 7 weeks between Patriots and Ocean. Maybe the same will happen here.
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Post by Rory on Nov 11, 2023 0:05:10 GMT
Any clues? Play or musical or neither?
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Post by Rory on Nov 10, 2023 21:39:29 GMT
It's a shame it's closing 3 weeks early but it hasn't been a bad length of a run overall. But the comparison with Guys & Dolls is interesting, as that shows no sign of running out of steam yet. I wonder why that has fared better than Crazy for You - the immersive factor with G&D perhaps?
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Post by Rory on Nov 10, 2023 17:31:08 GMT
As others have said, very pleasantly surprised by the ticket prices. I got a mid Row F stalls ticket for £85.
If this was at an ATG venue, most of the stalls would probably be off sale at this early stage and the prices would be around £125.
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Post by Rory on Nov 10, 2023 17:21:24 GMT
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Post by Rory on Nov 10, 2023 15:32:43 GMT
I know there are lots of offers but could this extend a little, given that Opening Night doesn't start until 6th March?
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Post by Rory on Nov 10, 2023 15:31:21 GMT
Yes, that's it! Brilliant! Thanks so much for this. If you liked you should check out their release Still! It's a lot more piano focused than most of their stuff Thanks, I will!
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Post by Rory on Nov 9, 2023 23:25:11 GMT
A few thoughts from today’s matinee. I got one of the £20 standing tickets in the RC and as my first time up there I was really impressed with the view from where I was stood. So in that regard it was excellent value and I would be more than happy to stand there again for future shows. As the play itself, well I will say that I thought KST was worth the money and held the piece together. Her Act 1 monologue was great but in all honesty i didn’t think this was a great play from Penelope Skinner. A lot great comedy moments that unfortunately diluted the more serious points that Smith was trying to address. I’m not too sure what tone she was aiming for and for me, there wasn’t any emotional investment in any of the characters story arcs. On a more positive note, I did like the set design of Elaine’s house and the sound design was also nice. Overall, I am glad I didn’t end up paying big money for this one. Was everyone off book?
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Post by Rory on Nov 9, 2023 18:41:54 GMT
So it looks like this will be going either to the Gielgud after Old Friends, or the Noel Coward after The Motive and the Cue.
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Post by Rory on Nov 9, 2023 18:11:42 GMT
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Post by Rory on Nov 9, 2023 15:00:18 GMT
Sheridan Smith announcing on Zoe Ball's show in the morning.
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Post by Rory on Nov 9, 2023 0:01:17 GMT
West End or one of the subsidised theatres? It will be Opening in a major west end house Gielgud is due an announcement?
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Post by Rory on Nov 7, 2023 20:30:13 GMT
The Savoy is announcing something tomorrow morning. I doubt it will be Kiss Me Kate, probably just a filler before Mean Girls. Erm- Mean Girls goes in straight after Plaza Suite? There's nothing in April and May although Mean Girls will need a get in period obviously
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Post by Rory on Nov 7, 2023 20:28:17 GMT
The Savoy is announcing something tomorrow morning. I doubt it will be Kiss Me Kate, probably just a filler before Mean Girls.
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