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Post by Mark on Jun 24, 2022 16:05:21 GMT
There are loads of good deals about, it's all about finding them. £25 tickets for pretty much any of the "Big" shows on TodayTix. They also have new offers every day or two. £10 National Theatre Rush, £12 Royal Court Mondays, Old Vic PWC £10 previews
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Post by Mark on Jun 23, 2022 21:49:48 GMT
Glad to see so many forum members enjoying this one! The more I think about it the more I think how good it was.
I have a friend staying with me in August who is a huge Bill Pullman fab and I may be tempted to take her and see it again.
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Post by Mark on Jun 23, 2022 21:42:11 GMT
This is so sad to read. Not only is she an incredible Tina (like, wow), having met her recently she is also such a humble and lovely lady. I wish her all the best.
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Post by Mark on Jun 22, 2022 21:16:11 GMT
On BWW they are speculating it will take the Winter Garden after Music Man.
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Post by Mark on Jun 22, 2022 19:47:01 GMT
Was great in New York, and can see it doing very well here.
That does mean we will be getting another closing announcement before long then.
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Post by Mark on Jun 22, 2022 14:46:41 GMT
Does anybody know if they will be offering day seats for this? Thanks. There is TodayTix rush for £25
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Post by Mark on Jun 22, 2022 9:48:00 GMT
I'm intrigued by the new schedule too. No 7pm performances at weekends any more from 19th Nov, and in the spring Wednesday changes to a matinee so the only 7pms are Thursday and Friday! Where are you seeing the new schedule? Can currently only see dates to October.
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Post by Mark on Jun 22, 2022 9:03:48 GMT
Surprised to see it close this early, thought it would run at least through until September. Maybe they couldn't find a bankable replacement for Patti.
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Post by Mark on Jun 19, 2022 17:09:45 GMT
I am surprised they can’t find someone to replace TC. Sure, his casting was a huge deal- but with a set all built and Eileen Atkins in place- surely they could have got another well known actor for the role? Seems a huge shame. Especially since the OV is seemingly going dark in a few weeks time with nothing announced after Jitney!
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Post by Mark on Jun 19, 2022 16:51:18 GMT
Thought this was brilliant! Has been a long while since I laughed this much at the cinema, but it was also incredibly touching at times. Emma Thomson and Daryl McCormack both brilliant.
Five stars from me, top quality.
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Post by Mark on Jun 19, 2022 12:18:27 GMT
Hmm. Couldn’t or wouldn’t. I’m sure there are plenty of actors who’d be lining up to take that role. Sure they might not be as famous as Chalamet, but does that really matter?
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Post by Mark on Jun 19, 2022 10:40:55 GMT
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Post by Mark on Jun 18, 2022 22:55:25 GMT
What's the running time for this? Approx 2 hrs 30
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Post by Mark on Jun 18, 2022 22:02:09 GMT
I was so ready for the heat in London today. Shorts and t-shirt and cap. Cold and got soaked... oh well.
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Post by Mark on Jun 18, 2022 20:42:24 GMT
I’ve never seen “A Doll’s House” but read it last week in anticipation of seeing this tonight and I’m glad I did - definitely helps to know the characters and original story. As for the plot, yes it’s very simplistic but as is the original play. All about the subtleties and characters.
Had no such issues with pacing and it zipped along at a good pace. 1hr 35 tonight so they’ve lost 5 minutes somewhere.
I thought the cast were universally excellent, especially Noma and June Watson.
One last thing to mention. I was seated in the stalls on the right hand side (usually would be the “stage left” side) and there was a LOT of noise pollution coming from the building next door, loud thumping bass throughout. Particularly noticeable in such a quiet play.
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Post by Mark on Jun 18, 2022 20:23:05 GMT
First thoughts I guess! Saw the matinee today and really enjoyed it. The play is solid, similar premise to Fever Syndrome but much better executed here. It’s no spoiler to really say it’s about a dysfunctional family all after their dying fathers inheritance. Cast is great. David Harbour leads and I thought he was excellent throughout. Bill Pullman is clearly having a lot of fun playing the bugger of a father. Special mention to Akiya Henry who is incredibly touching and really holds the piece together. I certainly think they will be recognised come award season. Highly recommend. I was row D circle and had a great view. You should be fine anywhere in the stalls too as nothing takes place up a height. Thanks for the info about the seating Mark. I've booked to see the show next Thursday afternoon (if I am able to get down to London with the train strikes) and got one of the £35 row D centre circle seats for £35 myself. I was going to try and move to Stalls Row B which had the same price but based on your info, I'll stick with my original seat I think. Just brace yourself for the very limited legroom! Great view though for sure, look forward to your thoughts.
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Post by Mark on Jun 18, 2022 18:25:59 GMT
First thoughts I guess!
Saw the matinee today and really enjoyed it. The play is solid, similar premise to Fever Syndrome but much better executed here. It’s no spoiler to really say it’s about a dysfunctional family all after their dying fathers inheritance.
Cast is great. David Harbour leads and I thought he was excellent throughout. Bill Pullman is clearly having a lot of fun playing the bugger of a father. Special mention to Akiya Henry who is incredibly touching and really holds the piece together. I certainly think they will be recognised come award season.
Highly recommend. I was row D circle and had a great view. You should be fine anywhere in the stalls too as nothing takes place up a height.
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Post by Mark on Jun 17, 2022 22:49:06 GMT
I saw Vanessas understudy in both Driving Miss Daisy and The Inheritance. If I’d have left it longer than the first week would have been the same case here. Yes she’s very old but has a terrible attendance record.
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Post by Mark on Jun 17, 2022 18:32:35 GMT
If it’s true it’s genius casting. About the only thing that could possibly get me back to see this production.
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Post by Mark on Jun 17, 2022 12:45:32 GMT
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Post by Mark on Jun 15, 2022 21:57:06 GMT
Wasn’t this tried before in Leon on Shaftesbury Ave about 5 years ago? Do they still do it? They don’t, and yes they did but it wasn’t a proper diner really. The singing was certainly infrequent.
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Post by Mark on Jun 15, 2022 18:46:58 GMT
I remember this getting raves on Broadway so disappointing to read this. Going Saturday, have only just read A Dolls House, never seen it, but I’m looking forward to seeing Noma atleast.
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Post by Mark on Jun 14, 2022 21:22:08 GMT
Agree with other comments, thought this was excellent and Max delivers a really great performance. Very very good.
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Post by Mark on Jun 14, 2022 21:16:35 GMT
A rock opera? I’d not even say it was a pop opera. It’s a musical, and not a very good one at that. It did have some funny moments but overall it just didn’t work for me. It was a bit too much in a “look at how hilarious we are being” kind of way which I didn’t like. That said, I thought the closing number was the best part.
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Post by Mark on Jun 14, 2022 11:44:36 GMT
Rebooked for the new first preview on Weds 13th July. Amazingly the only date myself and the family could do together. Two long days after another, with Crazy for You in Chichester the day before. Hoping petrol doesn't double in price again, although atleast we are saving on a hotel in Leicester this time.
Very helpful on the phone line and got through in about 5 minutes.
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Post by Mark on Jun 13, 2022 22:57:55 GMT
Had a missed call and voicemail from the curve and also an email to confirm there will be no extra charge for the new dates.
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Post by Mark on Jun 13, 2022 20:54:21 GMT
This has been the new "Will Jessie be on tonight" we now only have the diverese recasting of the new version of Legally Blonde to go on about. Jagged Little Pill can’t come quickly enough!
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Post by Mark on Jun 13, 2022 20:39:38 GMT
{Spoiler - click to view} Oh, and I'm not actually sure if she was pretending to not know her lines — there were points where that seemed quite real to me. (If it was a conceit, it's an annoying one because it didn't add anything and made it hard to follow certain passages)! She did this twice tonight and it did seem she may have genuinely needed them. Either that or very good acting like she’d forgotten 😂 Not sure what to make of it really. I did enjoy it to an extent but agree with others that it was a bit gimmicky. I did love the two main performances though. The last 5 minutes was certainly a bit messy I thought. A strange one for sure, will have to give it more thought. That said it was my first visit to the RC and I loved the venue.
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Post by Mark on Jun 13, 2022 18:05:35 GMT
I think it will look great at the Gillian Lynne. Wonder how long the run will be.
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