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Post by alece10 on Jul 9, 2023 8:55:15 GMT
I love thin plots! Probably cos I'm thick so thinner the better. This show and 42nd Street are 2 of my favourite musicals so that said a lot. But seriously every musical does not need to have a deep involved plot that taxes the brain. There are plenty if those out there for people. But equally we need some fun musicals that don't require the audience to analyse the plot but just go along and enjoy the music, songs and dancing and come away with a smile on your face. Absolutely true. But you need the performances to cover up for the shallowness in the book. These shows have great songs and plenty of opportunities for dazzling choreography. The lack of depth isn't fatal as long as the production knows what it is dealing with and sets out to entertain not to pretend that it is great drama. Which is exactly what this show does.
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Post by alece10 on Jul 9, 2023 8:35:42 GMT
I love thin plots! Probably cos I'm thick so thinner the better. This show and 42nd Street are 2 of my favourite musicals so that said a lot.
But seriously every musical does not need to have a deep involved plot that taxes the brain. There are plenty if those out there for people. But equally we need some fun musicals that don't require the audience to analyse the plot but just go along and enjoy the music, songs and dancing and come away with a smile on your face.
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Post by alece10 on Jul 9, 2023 8:30:21 GMT
What's the march sitch? Any posters for sale? Not sure about posters but there was a good range of stuff including a rather cute Teddy bear.
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Post by alece10 on Jul 7, 2023 15:34:06 GMT
Just had an e mail with a survey about Groundhog Day and one of the questions asked if I would go to see it if it transferred to the west end. So presumably the producers are thinking about it.
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Post by alece10 on Jul 7, 2023 14:17:08 GMT
MT great David Badella is playing the US President in the latest series of Jack Ryan on Amazon Prime.
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Post by alece10 on Jul 7, 2023 11:23:51 GMT
Thats awful and I'm so sorry to hear it. I'm sure it must have spoilt the show for you. I'm hoping that you were still able to enjoy the show a bit.
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Post by alece10 on Jul 7, 2023 11:20:15 GMT
Only done it twice in my many, many years of going to the theatre. Once was at a musical at the theatre in The Mayfair Hotel. It was something to do with wags (but not Wags the Musical which I thought was fun). This was truly dire and I can't even remember the name. Then other time was The Killing of Sister George at The Arts Theatre. I wasn't enjoying it but would have stuck it out but left as I had a terrible pain in my back. Next day I was in A&E having my gall bladder removed.
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Post by alece10 on Jul 6, 2023 11:21:32 GMT
I believe membership has been extended.
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Post by alece10 on Jul 5, 2023 17:24:34 GMT
There was a gay nightclub behind the Menier where Maureen Lipman was performing in A Little Night Music. The agreement was that they kept the music volume low until after the show finished. One night the music was quite loud so Maureen went next door into the club mid show in full costume and asked them to turn down the volume. Of course they did so immediately and I'd have loved to have seen their faces.
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Post by alece10 on Jul 5, 2023 11:22:10 GMT
Been reading lots of reviews and everyone is a rave review for Charlie Stemp. He must be so proud to read nothing but praise (which he so deserves).
I also notice we are now on 2 1 star votes. Such a shame that those people don't put their comments in the thread as it would be really interesting to see why they only gave it that score.
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Post by alece10 on Jul 5, 2023 11:10:29 GMT
That was easy enough. I was 2nd in queue and got a couple of good Royal Circle seats for beginning of November.
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Post by alece10 on Jul 5, 2023 9:17:51 GMT
Not really a play person but this looks really interesting and 2 actors I'd like to see on stage.
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Post by alece10 on Jul 1, 2023 17:06:12 GMT
I always feel like someone does this on every show on here just for fun! Probably a bitter cast member from Chichester who wasn’t asked back ! Or ALW on seeing his theatre has a hit and its not his.
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Post by alece10 on Jul 1, 2023 10:33:20 GMT
Oh and who gave this 1 star? Surely a mistake.
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Post by alece10 on Jul 1, 2023 10:07:48 GMT
Just had a great theatre week. Operation Mincemeat on Tuesday and Crazy for You on Friday. 2 of the best shows I have seen this year. I'd give this 6 stars if I could with the extra star for coming home with a smile on my face. I didn't get a chance to see this at Chichester but the show looks as if it was made for this theatre. Loved the sets, costumes, lighting and so nice to hear a big orchestra playing those amazing Gershwin songs, one after the other, it was pure heaven. Great cast but this is Charlie Stemp's show. It could have been written just for him. You just can't keep your eyes off him when he is on stage (which is most of the time). I have always been a fan of his but this is, by far, his best role to date. The dancing was insane and such a great comedy actor and lovable character. How he is going to do 8 shows a week is beyond me. Carly Anderson was perfect as Polly Baker and I loved Tom Edden and Bela Zangler. The slapstick routine between Charlie and Tom in act 2 was comic genius. The big dance numbers were fantastic and performed by an amazing ensemble. I was sat in row E of the stalls which is actually the 3rd row as A and B have been taken away. Perfect view from there. Stage did seem very high so not sure how much you would miss in the front row. The other great thing about sitting in the front stalls is that they are on the revolve (not used in this show) but as its not a solid floor then when they are tap dancing your seat bounces up and down a bit in time to the music. I loved it. This is a show I will be making repeat visits too and its the most feelgood show I have seen since 42nd Street.
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Post by alece10 on Jun 30, 2023 14:22:35 GMT
Living in London I had no idea about hotel prices but was talking to a couple from Manchester whilst on holiday the other day and they told me they regularly come to London on visits and usually stay at the Premier Inn at King's Cross. They told me they usually pay between £180 and £200 a night there. I was shocked as I thought it was abput £70 a night. Had no idea how expensive the cheaper hotels were.
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Post by alece10 on Jun 30, 2023 10:22:21 GMT
Sad for all concerned. Glad I saw it a few weeks ago.
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Post by alece10 on Jun 29, 2023 14:25:22 GMT
I also wonder if the threat of rail strikes puts people off from booking in advance.
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Post by alece10 on Jun 29, 2023 13:33:57 GMT
Just looking at random dates and it's not selling well at all. Even the first preview (which I'm going to) has swathes of empty seats.
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Post by alece10 on Jun 28, 2023 11:28:18 GMT
And Matthew Seadon-Young has been excellent in anything I've seen him in.
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Post by alece10 on Jun 28, 2023 7:48:51 GMT
Finally got to see it this afternoon. Not much to add to what's already been said. Absolutely loved it. Very funny and clever with some great songs. Loved all the different music styles. Think I saw all the main cast who were brilliant. Full Standing ovation at the end which you don't often see at a matinee. I think you had Holly on instead of Tash as Montagu Thanks. Must say their bio pics are not brilliant so hard to tell.
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Post by alece10 on Jun 27, 2023 19:51:04 GMT
Finally got to see it this afternoon. Not much to add to what's already been said. Absolutely loved it. Very funny and clever with some great songs. Loved all the different music styles. Think I saw all the main cast who were brilliant. Full Standing ovation at the end which you don't often see at a matinee.
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Post by alece10 on Jun 25, 2023 11:26:05 GMT
Didn't get to see it at Chichester but going on Friday and know I'm going to love it.
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Post by alece10 on Jun 25, 2023 10:32:01 GMT
Tuesday - Operation Mincemeat Friday - Crazy For You.
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Post by alece10 on Jun 24, 2023 14:19:51 GMT
Reports please from anyone there tonight.
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Post by alece10 on Jun 24, 2023 14:18:53 GMT
Is it just me or are prices insanely high for this? Over 200 quid (inc booking fee) for centre stalls?! Centre stalls are classed as premium in most theatres these days and that's average for those seats. Further back or to the side should bring your cost down.
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Post by alece10 on Jun 23, 2023 16:33:50 GMT
Interesting. I was expecting Sam Tutty. Why hasn't he been snapped up for something. He has such a lovely voice and so sweet.
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Post by alece10 on Jun 23, 2023 13:29:46 GMT
He also directed Miss Atomic Bomb at St James Theatre. I loved that musical as it was totally bonkers and Simon Lipkin had a brilliant comedy role in it.
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Post by alece10 on Jun 20, 2023 17:11:18 GMT
looking at the reviews for this, the MCF are sadly channelling Paradise Found. I haven't seen Third Man but I struggle to see the logic in programming it at this time. Couldn't we have had a crowd pleaser? Hello Dolly, Pal Joey and Witches of Eastwick are all crying out to be staged. They wouldn't be able to get the rights for Hello Dolly as it is pencilled in for next year with Imelda Staunton after she has finished filming The Crown. It unfortunately got cancelled due to covid.
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Post by alece10 on Jun 16, 2023 10:50:50 GMT
Very pleased it's a traditional cast although I'm not familiar with the two leads. I shall definately be booking.
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