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Post by kulen on Jun 20, 2019 6:05:42 GMT
Pretty woman is coming to London and it seems it will be going to the Adelphi. Waitress flopped hard and they simply can’t get back from it at this stage.
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Post by kulen on Mar 21, 2019 22:54:28 GMT
The right decision for her to leave, but also not too impressed with the statement. I wonder what the outcome would have been had she been a Muslim? Maybe different? Maybe not.... It’s an interesting debate with Christianity when it comes to faith, double standards, acceptance, the bible, diversity, free speech and 2019! They have that issue with LGBT education in some Birmingham Schools at the moment. Live and let love, have a cocktail, be happy and move on! I hope the outcome would not be different if she had been a Muslim. We can't complain about the effect of one awful religion for gay people (Christianity) when Islam is even worse. Islamphobic? I will be reporting you because Daniel even said there’s a sense of favouritism, you just made a very islamphobic statement and if I said it I would get banned.
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Post by kulen on Mar 18, 2019 14:24:15 GMT
Has she actually done anything to anyone? Nope just put a post on Facebook saying she doesn’t agree with it and she didn’t participate in a pride promotional video (which is fine!)
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Post by kulen on Mar 18, 2019 14:19:57 GMT
FFS - this is not about a simple expression of views - it is about bigotry. Denying LGBT+ people their identities because it doesn't conform to her chosen religion is NEVER acceptable. She is the one who is ruining her career by not immediately stepping up and demonstrating how she now repudiates her 2014 position and how she is now fully supportive of LGBT+ rights. Daniel was absolutely right to contact the theatre to ask what the situation would be with regards to refunds in this situation. He isn't trying to ruin anyone's career - he is trying to make sure that he is making an informed choice as to whether to buy a ticket or not. I can't help but feel that if it was bigotry aimed at a different community that perhaps we wouldn't even be having this discussion. It seems that queer-bashing is still something that can be explained away by some. And that depresses me more than I can express. There should be no safe spaces for bigots anywhere. Call them out. Boycott them. Make their lives difficult. Hold them accountable for their hatred. That’s hilarious when the LGBT community stands for love and acceptance when you are calling for her life to be “difficult”, DOUBLE STANDARDS. If u don’t like her views fine but don’t ruin her career!
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Post by kulen on Mar 18, 2019 14:09:26 GMT
I've just made a call to the box office asking what will happen if they make the choice for her to continue and whether we will be able to see an alternate or whether they will honour refunds. They've said obviously they won't be able to say anything until an official statement is released, but they've had a number of calls today regarding the situation and they will be putting all concerns forward to the team making decisions. She sounded very much supportive and understanding of my feelings toward it. You must be bored aren’t you? You go to see a SHOW not to hear her speak about her views regarding the LGBTQ+ community. Sad you want to ruin somebody else’s career because you don’t align yourself to her views.
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Post by kulen on Mar 17, 2019 23:00:21 GMT
Her career - the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away! 😂😂😂😂 we all thought this was just gonna be a nice small production, would come and go, and do it's thing. And here we are. She’s an actress, her job is to act out a character NOT be a spokesperson for a community. If she holds those views ( I don’t agree with them ) she can as long as she doesn’t incite hate or violence! She has an opinion, get over it.
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Post by kulen on Jan 2, 2019 13:02:41 GMT
Is it possible to dayseat for the last show??
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Post by kulen on Oct 26, 2018 13:18:44 GMT
What was the context of this? Well we all know about the tweet Luke Baker made. Then, Layton commented on it with a laughing face emoji and something like “OMG Hahahaha. So funny” something really underhand and sly. Just really unnecessary. The whole situation was disgusting. I’m glad I think this show is a pile of crap. Hopefully it will close soon and something of actual quality goes in. What tweet?
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Post by kulen on Aug 2, 2018 12:18:02 GMT
Hey guys, I booked to see the show to see Alexandra but my friend is interested to see it too but does the theatre have any policy on day seats as I don’t want to waste too much money? Thanks X
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Post by kulen on Jul 13, 2018 11:41:36 GMT
This thread is slowly turning into the “my Elphaba is better than your Elphaba” debate with a single voice trying to shut down anyone else’s opinion! Mabye stop indirecting and say it with abit of chest that your alluding to me. Last time I critiqued Amber’s attendance I was told that I was “distateful”. But then everybody is bashing Samira because she doenst fit your idealism, ridicolous. Everybody here has a rather large ego thinking they are above samira because she went to a “cheap” show and that nobody literally gives her credit. Double standards. And I wouldn’t be the only person who would stop posting in here because of drama queens.
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Post by kulen on Jul 13, 2018 11:20:08 GMT
I didn’t see any of you bashing Amber when she refused to do shows either? Double standards.
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Post by kulen on Jul 13, 2018 11:17:37 GMT
Barely anyone knows her now, she'll be totally forgotten in a month This forum is so full of bitter people. Like I said, just remember the load of cash she’s gonna get that u aint getting
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Post by kulen on Jul 13, 2018 11:16:36 GMT
People and there contracts. People and THEIR contracts. All of this Sonia situation is a RUMOUR She left Dreamgirls at short notice to appear on Love Island - FACT. Don’t act like you have never quit doing nothing. If I knew what this meant - I might respond, but as I don't I wont. Thanks for pointing out my mistakes, grammar nazi.
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Post by kulen on Jul 13, 2018 9:40:16 GMT
I suppose they do not hold them prisoner on/in Love Island but there must be a contract of sorts. I understand there is only 2 weeks left of this 8 week show and to quit before she is voted off (or whatever) with only 2 weeks to go means she has quit 2 contracts within 2 months. Not the best reference for a future employer? People and there contracts. All of this Sonia situation is a RUMOUR it hasn’t been confirmed by her personally and perhaps mabye she’s in good terms with her so who cares? A future employer doesn’t care if she didn’t stay in the villa, it’s still good telly from her part and she left there to pursue Frankie and prioritise her mental health in that villa. Yeah she left, that doesn’t make a difference? Don’t act like you have never quit doing nothing.
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Post by kulen on Jul 12, 2018 20:35:22 GMT
Household name?! She isnt even the star of her own show, she is the boring one. No one will remember her once she leaves the Island. Haha. Boring one? Considering she causing so much controversy because the producers didn’t give her enough air time people will deffo remember her. I can’t stop laughing at your logic, she’s gonna earn a good amount of cash and fame for this show 😂😂
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Post by kulen on Jul 12, 2018 19:43:42 GMT
kulen If you think she is a household name you don't know the meaning of the word. She's a 3rd tier reality show contestant. Graham Norton is a household name. Samira isn't. Considering that love island daily gets about 20% of national share of television it is fair to say that she is a household name stop being so patronising.
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Post by kulen on Jul 12, 2018 18:48:36 GMT
She was never going to win the show, so it's quite savvy of her to create a storyline for herself that will/might continue after the show has finished. Especially if they agree to stay together for publicity purposes. If that works and she gets more exposure than she already has, which isn't a huge amount, she becomes a better name for producers. You simply can’t make up this argument , mabye she couldbof has won? Mabye not. She is now a household name and she is plashed on every single media outlet because of this. So what she left a show that she didn’t have a legal reason to uphold, its her decision. Her name is bigger now, she is absolute gold for producers who need a fairly big name to drive ticket sales. I never saw any of you treating amber like this when she refused to do shows for some petty reasons ( I can show you if u insist) and I was once told not to be “distasteful” about it. Everybdoy is hating on this girl because of a TV show which will ultimately brand her as a household name. Dreamgirls is the past for her.
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Post by kulen on Jul 12, 2018 14:24:20 GMT
Samira Mighty, who was in the ensemble until a few months back, has quit 'Love Island' to be with the guy she was in a couple with who had been voted off a few days previous. I think her reputation as a quitter has been solidified. That’s harsh. Give the girl a break.
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Post by kulen on Jul 5, 2018 19:11:17 GMT
She is isn’t suppose to appeal to average theatregoers liek yourself but to average teenagers who will beg their parents for a pricey ticket to the show to just see Samira, that’s the difference. I have a number of questions about that. Number one, how very dare you? There's nothing average about me I can tell you. The outrageous cheek of it! Dramatic
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Post by kulen on Jul 5, 2018 18:15:39 GMT
The point is NOT to showcase her talents in the show, that’s not the point whatsoever. The point is to SHOWCASE her as a personality so people become invested in her later works. She’s a serious talented woman who deserves respect in her field, she’s making a strategic move to be known as nobody knew her before she went in. Also comparing her to a panto season shows the belittlement she is receiving for no apparent reason, love island is a show which people go on to receive fame, nothing wrong with it. But does appearing in 'Love Island' (as popular as it may be) really show her to be a serious talented woman? Or does it show her to simply be fame hungry in a bikini? Not that there is necessarily anything wrong with that at all, after all Katie Price has made a successful career out of it. However, 'Love Island' *is* a bit low rent and I think the opportunities that may come her way can only be limited somewhat by her participation in such a cheap show. Don't get me wrong, you're not going to get any complaints from me about a TV show that is basically hot men mincing about in skimpy trunks, in fact that ticks several boxes for criteria I may have for a TV show, BUT I also appreciate that it's not particularly high art either. It's like all of those reality-esque shows - do we really want to see Dr Alex from 'Love Island' in 'Hamlet' or Gemma Collins from 'TOWIE' in 'Hedda Gabler' or Dawn from 'Real Housewives of Cheshire' in 'Medea'? I mean, yes, I probably would like to see Gemma Collins wrapping her Essex vowels around Ibsen but you get my point. Would you pay £90 for that in London's glitzy West End or is that really just something for the end of the pier when the penny bingo has ended? It’s also the way you conduct yourself in the show. She’s taken very seriously and isn’t seen as another fame hungry hooligan in a bikini so that will open so many doors. She’s not seen as a average islander so when she leaves she will be booked for so many tours and shows, I just see it. She is isn’t suppose to appeal to average theatregoers liek yourself but to average teenagers who will beg their parents for a pricey ticket to the show to just see Samira, that’s the difference. And if it does all go tits up for her at the end of the day she’s still trained so why won’t she be cast in a show? She’s got such a good career after this, I feel it. She deserves it. She even said that in November she would be unemployed so by going on the show it’s going to be a ticket for employment . It’s a win win for her and her future producers. Everybody wins.
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Post by kulen on Jul 5, 2018 17:49:55 GMT
New video of Nicole Raquel Dennis singing and I am telling you! She’s phenomal -
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Post by kulen on Jul 5, 2018 17:48:01 GMT
I don’t get the hate she is receiving. She’s gone from a zero as an ensemble member whom 90% of people wouldn’t appreciate her peformance as people are more worried about the leads to a hero who is known to millions now and her exposure is bigger than ever. I would be so surprised if she doesn’t get cast in any shows, a producer won’t be so stupid to not cast her because she left for such a better opportunity! I think leaving any professional theatre contract under these circumstances does harm to your career prospects - and deservedly so. Love Island is an opportunity to appear on television and be known for what? What skills do you get to display? People watch it to see attractive people getting off with one another and the associated (manufactured) drama. It isn't a showcase for her talents. It makes no use of the training she received. Yes, producers may cast her - but only as being 'From ITV's Love Island' not for being a theatre talent. She could get a couple of panto seasons out of it. But her chances of making it in musicals with leading West End producers have surely - and deservedly - taken a knock. The point is NOT to showcase her talents in the show, that’s not the point whatsoever. The point is to SHOWCASE her as a personality so people become invested in her later works. She’s a serious talented woman who deserves respect in her field, she’s making a strategic move to be known as nobody knew her before she went in. Also comparing her to a panto season shows the belittlement she is receiving for no apparent reason, love island is a show which people go on to receive fame, nothing wrong with it.
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Post by kulen on Jul 5, 2018 14:20:21 GMT
I doubt she’d get hired anytime soon if she’s known for just leaving mid contract, producers won’t want to risk it surely? If she did the tour, she'd probably drop out mid-contract to try her hand at the X Factor or something. I don’t get the hate she is receiving. She’s gone from a zero as an ensemble member whom 90% of people wouldn’t appreciate her peformance as people are more worried about the leads to a hero who is known to millions now and her exposure is bigger than ever. I would be so surprised if she doesn’t get cast in any shows, a producer won’t be so stupid to not cast her because she left for such a better opportunity!
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Post by kulen on Jul 3, 2018 22:39:59 GMT
I would live to see Karen be the lead! She would suit it. Something tells me that Samira will go far in the show and Sonia will hire her to lead in the cast. Or mabye she could star in a pantomime just in time for Christmas or something? There’s only been roumours that Sonia is not happy, no confirmation.
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Post by kulen on Jun 24, 2018 19:36:50 GMT
Okay imma give my opinion, don’t at me for it, again it’s an OPINION. I don’t think people in this boards don’t know what it means. Well, I’d beg to differ there. I think most people here DO respect differing opinions. However youll all be pleased to know im seeing it in Mancy-poohs this week and will be posting my definitive opinions on all important matters including the stringy wigs, flat shoes, singin’ dancin’ and sparkly sets. No, it’s no trouble, really 🙂. Is there any merch? You just need to scroll up a few pages and you will see bickering! So I beg to differ! And no merch, just a programme
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Post by kulen on Jun 24, 2018 12:21:24 GMT
... but I can understand that as it is a tour and you can’t transport a west end quality set around! Sorry, but that's not true. Miss Saigon is currently doing a very good job of towing its west end set around. As Phantom did when the original production was on the rounds. Many other productions have successfully translated their West End set to a touring equivalent. It narks me that people (and productions) think they can justify a cheap set because its only doing a tour and not a sit down in the big smoke. Again it’s an opinion, this has NOTHING that compares to the west end stage. Just because 1 musical is transporting a good set doesn’t mean they can. For example, dreamgirls will struggle transporting such a hard set, just like legally blonde right now
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Post by kulen on Jun 24, 2018 10:30:23 GMT
Okay imma give my opinion, don’t at me for it, again it’s an OPINION. I don’t think people in this boards don’t know what it means. The set is cheap. The wigs are cheap. The costumes are cheap. The set looks like a cartoon world and makes it look like something that belongs in a pantomime. Also the set is so tacky and not well put together- but I can understand that as it is a tour and you can’t transport a west end quality set around! Poor lucie and that wig - it made her look like she 40! Such a shame that the logistics were so poor for such a big tour HOWEVER, the cast were good. Lucie is so good at Elle - her voice is stellar. So is Rita Simons, she really did have her comedic timing right!! I just felt underwhelmed by the fact that I felt I was in a panto half the time instead of an actual proper musical. If I have the chance to go back, needless to say I won’t go.
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Post by kulen on Jun 16, 2018 16:49:13 GMT
Just saw Nicole. Wow, wow, wow. She was fab!!!
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Post by kulen on Jun 16, 2018 16:49:01 GMT
Just saw Nicole. Wow, wow, wow. She was fab!!!
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Post by kulen on Jun 9, 2018 16:27:03 GMT
NICOLE IS GONNA BE EFFIE FOR WEST END LIVE
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