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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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Post by Rory on Nov 7, 2023 18:51:08 GMT
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Post by Rory on Nov 7, 2023 13:10:21 GMT
The one show recently at the Court which people might actually have wanted to see.
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Post by Rory on Nov 6, 2023 22:37:57 GMT
Maybe I’m reading too much into this, but Hyde wears a top hat, no? 👀 Yes. This is about to be announced Is this tour or West End?
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Post by Rory on Nov 6, 2023 16:12:33 GMT
Quick question if I may, before I have to deal with ATG’s ‘customer service’… I have a ticket for Lyonesse that as yet has not been taken up on the noticeboard on here or found a buyer on Twickets. The performance is sold out, so if I contact ATG will they resell for me and deduct a fee for doing so, or am I wasting my time even asking them?! Thanks in advance. I had a ticket for a sold out performance of a different ATG West End show which I could no longer attend, and I have to say that, fair play to them, ATG gave me a full refund as they were able to re-sell my ticket. They will only put them on sale again once the show has sold out. So it's well worth asking them. The customer service rings the BO direct to see if they're willing. Let us know how you get on.
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Post by Rory on Nov 5, 2023 18:12:12 GMT
Many thanks, Dave.
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Post by Rory on Nov 5, 2023 15:41:00 GMT
Apologies, I know this has been spoken about somewhere but I can't find it.
What are the views from these like and can you lean against anything?!
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Post by Rory on Nov 3, 2023 9:09:53 GMT
Upping this post. It’s now back - well, transferring Off-Broadway! It will be held at St. Anne’s Warehouse, New York. Tobias Menzies is still playing the lead role. almeida.co.uk/whats-on/the-hunt-new-york/Sale opens on Nov. 15, staging from February to March 2024. My family is planning a US trip next year in time for my birthday on March, and I hope to catch this one. Or maybe a Broadway transfer would be great, should it be a bigger success at St. Anne’s, especially that Tobias is now an Emmy winner compared to when this was first staged four years ago. This was very good, but how strange to suddenly bring it back 5 years later.
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Post by Rory on Nov 3, 2023 0:03:42 GMT
I hope it completes its run, not least because Nimax will probably have nothing to put in the Apollo if it closes early (unless Kenny Wax has something knocking about).
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Post by Rory on Nov 3, 2023 0:01:00 GMT
It wasn't showing in any cinemas in the entire region (NW of England) which was very disappointing. We are poorly served here when it comes to things like this, indie films, director's talks and the like. And don't get me started on the trains... Anyway, hopefully it'll come to NT at Home or a similar service at some point. Not in Wales or NI either, and only one Scottish venue, I think.
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Post by Rory on Nov 1, 2023 21:00:19 GMT
I hope things go well for DM. She's terrific.
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Post by Rory on Nov 1, 2023 10:43:42 GMT
I think Branagh is so overrated.
He's awful in the Poirot movies and Belfast was really underwhelming.
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Post by Rory on Nov 1, 2023 7:58:02 GMT
Heard it’s going to Broadway first. Then we can just pray it comes over here It probably won't end up coming back here. It's the kiss of death for the West End when these things go to the US after the taxpayer subsidised UK run (American Psycho, Groundhog Day).
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Post by Rory on Nov 1, 2023 0:00:10 GMT
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Post by Rory on Oct 27, 2023 8:04:44 GMT
Extension til 11th May now on sale.
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Post by Rory on Oct 26, 2023 22:09:45 GMT
To be fair, it wasn't just the cast. Ian Rickson is a good director and this is a rare misfire for Sonia Friedman. And I recalled excellent reviews for Penelope Skinner's 'The Village Bike' and I thought her play 'Linda' also sounded intriguing. So as a package, it seemed a sure bet. Can't get it right all the time. I'll go and to be fair I'll probably still enjoy it. I recall awful reviews for 'Dr Faustus' with Kit Harrington came out the week before I went and whilst they weren't necessarily wrong, that production has stayed with me to this day. It was a memorable experience!
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Post by Rory on Oct 26, 2023 15:27:17 GMT
It's very good. Beautifully acted (though Uzo Aduba in the titular role isn't really anywhere near scary enough) and directed, and Lynn Nottage's way with words is truly wonderful. It doesn't have the impact of Sweat, and I wouldn't say it's as good, partly because it has a more fantastical approach to its subject. But it's a lovely evening in the theatre that leaves you feeling better about humanity and hungry for a great sandwich too. Four stars. It's not Uzo Aduba.
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