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Post by djdan14 on Dec 3, 2016 19:29:18 GMT
Here is a song list for anyone who's interested.
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Post by djdan14 on Dec 3, 2016 18:04:56 GMT
Saw the matinee this afternoon, and I HATED it. I've never posted that I've disliked something before and I very rarely hate anything but this is the exception.
Now I have to admit I'm only really familiar with the movie and the only stage version I've seen was on a cruise ship this summer but I enjoyed that much more. Some things that bugged me
1) Are the t-birds only the t-birds in the movie? Because in this they are the burger place boys which just isn't the same.
2) Is we go together always the interval song? Because it closes both halves in this.
3) Frenchie has pink hair all the way through from start to finish. I thought this was just after she had been to beauty school and had a mishap.
This production shows how large the stage is at the curve because the set is pretty sparse and it seems to all be in the school gym apart from the odd bit of furniture to indicate a scene change. And the talking between songs just seemed to drag and drag, felt like 10-15 mins of just random dialogue not going anywhere between songs especially in the first half. It just didn't flow and I felt it could have been cut down. Also it might just be because I'm more familiar with the movie but I'm sure the scene order has been changed.
The cast all tried but I just couldn't warm to them. I nearly left at the interval which I've never done before but I stuck it out and the 2nd half was mildly better. I hate to be negative but this was just a miss for me. Which is a shame because the curve is one of my favourite theatres to visit but this just didn't work. Onwards and upwards!
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Post by djdan14 on Dec 2, 2016 18:28:46 GMT
Made it to Northampton for my first ever visit and looking forward to this tonight!
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Post by djdan14 on Nov 29, 2016 19:11:04 GMT
Better still... The email I got from Amex today says that if you buy tickets during the Amex prebook period, you get a free programme (one per ticket)... I can happily confirm this is true! A happy addition to my ugly lies beneath the bone ticket. The Amex decision over membership is proving to be a wise one so far.
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Post by djdan14 on Nov 29, 2016 17:29:58 GMT
It's a province kind of weekend! Friday Night is Peter and the Star Catcher in Northampton, followed by the Saturday matinee of Greese in Leicester for me.
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Post by djdan14 on Nov 12, 2016 9:09:07 GMT
Just booked for Charlie and the Choclate factory this afternoon. Got Row K so can't complain!
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Post by djdan14 on Nov 7, 2016 20:10:24 GMT
Blood Brother Matinee in York on Wednesday. Then on to London at the weekend for Friday- Peter Pan Goes wrong and Two Slots on Saturday yet to be determined on the day.
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Post by djdan14 on Nov 6, 2016 13:13:14 GMT
Just discussing this show with some friends who also saw it. Is it eligible for the Oliviers? I felt that the lighting and projections in particular deserved some sort of nod. I assume it would be eligible? As In the heights was and its part of the same complex?
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Post by djdan14 on Oct 31, 2016 20:14:27 GMT
Just reading back through the programme, and there is an advert for the cast recording which is mentioned as coming soon.
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Post by djdan14 on Oct 30, 2016 19:12:34 GMT
I was there this afternoon too and second all this. Set, design and cast all excellent. This has not just been made for a few weeks stint and should and will be seen in the West End shortly I feel.
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Post by djdan14 on Oct 30, 2016 8:56:02 GMT
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Post by djdan14 on Oct 29, 2016 11:18:09 GMT
I really enjoyed this at Salford Lowry last night. Thanks stevejohnson678. I had completely forgotten I booked a ticket for this ages ago for tomorrow afternoon until you prompted me about it being at the Lowry. The perils of box office collection!
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Post by djdan14 on Oct 29, 2016 11:13:08 GMT
Wind in the Willows tomorrow afternoon at the Lowry.
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Post by djdan14 on Oct 28, 2016 11:59:59 GMT
I'm somewhat trepidatious about seeing Hair at the Hope Mill next month. It is a very small space! Danny Baker includes an anecdote in his first autobiography about his sister taking him up west for the first time to see Hair. Sitting in an aisle seat in the stalls the young Mr Baker was a little perturbed when the cast disrobed, came down from the stage to sing and dance. When a male actor stood next to him, he stared straight ahead not knowing where to look! So he can’t be sure but something touched his cheek as the actor span round! Hope you enjoy the show! (Like most of Danny’s stories best not thought about too much). This was recreated in the tv series of the book on the BBC this year or last. Which I found rather too amusing.
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Post by djdan14 on Oct 26, 2016 18:53:53 GMT
Candice all the way
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Post by djdan14 on Oct 20, 2016 13:49:39 GMT
Got my first email for Amex priority this morning. And was probably far too excited at it. 24 hour advance on general sale. Not bad for a free card. Planning on a trip to Dublin Old School as a result I think!
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Post by djdan14 on Oct 16, 2016 18:55:22 GMT
The Amex has arrived! Let the priority booking begin!
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Post by djdan14 on Oct 16, 2016 17:17:14 GMT
Were there trailers etc first or did it just start? I'm ready for bed already so think it unlikely I'll make 10pm! I can doze I suppose... Only trailer we had was for the entertainer live screening then it started.
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Post by djdan14 on Oct 16, 2016 8:59:41 GMT
Michael C Hall performed a song from this on Andrew Marr this morning.
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Post by djdan14 on Oct 12, 2016 19:08:01 GMT
Has the venue been confirmed for this yet then? According to love theatre it's still to be announced.
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Post by djdan14 on Oct 12, 2016 12:15:49 GMT
If it helps, you're not the only one. Same. We have clearly all got our priorities in order =)
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Post by djdan14 on Oct 11, 2016 15:26:50 GMT
You know your theatre hobby has reached new heights when your applying for a credit card just to get some sort of priority.
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Post by djdan14 on Oct 8, 2016 12:52:22 GMT
Little Shop of Horrors in Bridlington on Wednesday.
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Post by djdan14 on Oct 6, 2016 14:16:10 GMT
I'd like think Hull New is an outside possibility. It's currently in the middle of an extensive 18 months refurbishment to enable it to take larger tours, new bigger fly tower, enhanced space backstage etc all thanks to Hulls year as Capital of culture next year.
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Post by djdan14 on Oct 3, 2016 17:10:42 GMT
Can anyone tell me which numbered seats are nearest the entrance to the theatre? Booked numbe 36 and hoping that's the entrance end.
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Post by djdan14 on Sept 30, 2016 21:29:38 GMT
So turns out this wasn't the car crash I was expecting after reading everything on here. I think my expectations were lowered so much.beforehand that I took it for what it is. Sure it's not the original but for those who don't know any different it's a good night out.
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Post by djdan14 on Sept 27, 2016 15:53:50 GMT
In march I made an on the day decision to see The bodyguard in Sunderland, train, hotel and everything.
I enjoyed it so much, I made the decision to repeat my trip and saw that Ghost was playing there in September so took the plunge.
This Friday evening I find out whether that was a wise decision or not.
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Post by djdan14 on Sept 25, 2016 18:58:16 GMT
Wanted to draw attention to this as an adopted Hull resident. Announced as part of the first 3 months of Hull's year as capital of culture 2017. www.hulltruck.co.uk/whats-on/drama-comedy/the-hypocrite/#show-detailsBeing produced by the RSC and Hull Truck Theatre The Hypocrite is a riotous comedy from award-winning playwright Richard Bean, whose hit One Man, Two Guvnors was a runaway West End and Broadway sensation, inspired by the infamous moment in Hull’s history which started the English Civil War.
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Post by djdan14 on Sept 22, 2016 17:55:38 GMT
Was pondering this for my January trip, but couldn't pass up that offer! Even if I change my mind nearer the time.
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Post by djdan14 on Sept 19, 2016 11:59:18 GMT
A Pacifist's guide to the war on cancer on Friday at Home MCR
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