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Post by anthony40 on Mar 5, 2024 5:25:42 GMT
(For what it's worth) and for anyone interested, the pro-shoot production is available to view on YouTube. I watched it last night.
Very well filmed and towards the end, when Jenna is in the hospital having just given birth, she's holding a real baby!
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 2, 2024 21:41:53 GMT
Just came across an episode of Will & Grace where Bernadette Peters turns up as Karen's sister, Baby Gin
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 2, 2024 6:11:40 GMT
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 1, 2024 2:10:02 GMT
Any chance of this coming to London?
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Post by anthony40 on Feb 27, 2024 1:39:40 GMT
As this is getting cinema screenings, is there any update on a DVD/Blu-Ray release?
Moderators, feel free to merge thread if necessary.
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Post by anthony40 on Feb 27, 2024 1:30:29 GMT
Here are two clips from the EP ;lunch at Abbey Road studios
New York
About To Go In
If I Believed
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Post by anthony40 on Feb 27, 2024 1:21:42 GMT
For anyone interested
and here is a second
The second one shows a combination of both the Australian cast and Old Vic production.
Those on this board will affirm that my accent doesn't sound like that!
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Post by anthony40 on Feb 26, 2024 20:52:08 GMT
I've never been to the Princess Theatre but what's it like? When I was in Melbourne years ago I went to the Regent Theatre to see Priscilla, it was similar to our theatres except it had leather seats. They also sold an ice cream in a cone which had chocolate covered on it. Alas as great as they are, choc tops unfortunately are becoming a bit of a dying thing.
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Post by anthony40 on Feb 26, 2024 11:16:08 GMT
Thank you BurlyB.eaR for posting the above pic for me.
Apologies for the delay in posting the following.
My mother and I travelled to Melbourne on Thursday for a wedding on the Sunday. We saw this on the night we arrived. We simply purchased tickets at the door.
My mother was not (in any way) familiar with the show. She has never seen the film; she's not even familiar with the Groundhog Day phrase.
It was at this point that I realised how difficult it is to explain to a novice.
I'm not sure how far into its 13 week run, but the show is in fine form.
It's a complex, tight running show. Andy Carl as Phil Connors is consistent and so hard working.
The show is pretty much a carbon copy of the second reincarnation of the Old Vic, on a bigger stage.
From the start, they had the audience who were enjoying it, laughing throughout at Phil Connor's plight. By intermission, my mothers frustrated for him!
The whole cast is incredibly hard working,
The sound was excellent.
After the final bows, as the audience exited the theatre onto the street, they we pumping fake snow (foam) over those on the street.
Unlike the Old Vc production, they were selling merchandise- T-shirts, mugs, key rings, magnets, caps and posters.
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Post by anthony40 on Feb 21, 2024 4:27:13 GMT
According to Shaun Tossell the EP has been released today on Spotify
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Post by anthony40 on Feb 21, 2024 4:24:04 GMT
This is a great film!
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Post by anthony40 on Feb 15, 2024 8:46:34 GMT
Just finished the series.
The last three episodes; wow! I feel emotionally drained!
They loved each other so much!
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Post by anthony40 on Feb 9, 2024 21:29:02 GMT
Has anyone seen this?
I am currently in Australia and started watching this last night. (I think) there are 14 episodes. I'm about half way through.
I have read the book about 10 years ago (brilliant! If you haven't, I would strongly recommend it) however what I kept asking myself throughout is why? Why create a 14 episode television series when there has already been a movie with Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess?
I am not complaining- this is beautifully shot and (from what I've seen so far) the scenes in Rome and Greece are breathtaking.
Both Leo Woodall and Ambika Mod are great as Dexter and Emma- in fact, in my opinion, Leo Woodall is better as Dexter than Jim Sturgess was in the film- but again, why?
Why remake what as a perfectly good film into a TV mini-series? And 14 episodes is quite a commitment- even to binge.
I am very curious.
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Post by anthony40 on Feb 6, 2024 9:16:59 GMT
😱
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Post by anthony40 on Feb 5, 2024 20:40:30 GMT
(I am currently in Australia 🇦🇺- returning on 16th March) but I’d be happy to take any bold, unwanted theatre programmes.
Just DM me 🙏
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Post by anthony40 on Feb 4, 2024 20:01:28 GMT
Personally, I’m hoping for a DVD/Blu-Ray release.
Has anyone had any success on the physical CD release?
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 30, 2024 15:10:08 GMT
This was held last Friday at the Theatre Diner- upstairs this time.
To date, this was the largest gathering so far. There were (unbelievably) 14 teams and over 60 people!
Last time with my help, the team I joined came third. This time round the team I joined came second. It seems I know my musical theatre stuff!
I won't be able to attend in February as I'll be back in Australia and March, it will just depend when it's being held; if it's sometime in the second or third week, then I'll probably be there.
Everyone it welcome. It's lots of fun!
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 29, 2024 21:46:04 GMT
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 27, 2024 21:13:02 GMT
My sister is there tonight
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 27, 2024 20:22:37 GMT
Happy Australia Day /Invasion Day/ Day 26 - or whatever you choose to call it these days. There were the usual official celebrations here in Sydney, but I partook in none as I hid inside away from the 40 degree heat. Although we did get the traditional afternoon Southerly Buster sweep through to cool things a bit. When I mention in my post that 'To the best of my knowledge, there are (at least) three of us on this Board', you were one of those three mistressjojo
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 26, 2024 9:34:01 GMT
Today is Australia Day! (yes, it's a thing). To the best of my knowledge, there are (at least) three of us on this Board and I thought it was worth mentioning. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_Day
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 26, 2024 8:57:27 GMT
This was the last thing on my mind!
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 24, 2024 19:58:16 GMT
First look pics
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 24, 2024 18:40:44 GMT
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 23, 2024 15:59:04 GMT
I will be going to see it. I am flying to Australia on Wednesday week (31st January) fir six weeks to see the folks. Although I will be Sydney based, I am flying with my mother to Melbourne for a wedding at the end of February. My mother is not familiar with the show, has never seen the film nor is she familiar with the whole Groundhog Day terminology, or concept. I see that Andy Carl is reprising his role as Phil Connors. I will report back when I can. Oh wow! Envy is not a nice a trait, but I am dead jealous! I hope you have the most fantastic time with your family and also at the show - can't wait to hear your feedback/review once you have been! Safe travels and enjoy the show! Thank you buddy. It has been 4 years since I have physically seen my parents.
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 23, 2024 15:47:47 GMT
So, Groundhog Day opens in Melbourne on 24 January. Is anybody on this board in Oz going to see it tomorrow, if not tomorrow then tomorrow... ? When the news was announced, I did take a look at flight options. I figured it was one indulgence too far, but I'd love to hear from anybody who is going (or travelling) to see it! If you are, enjoy. I will be going to see it. I am flying to Australia on Wednesday week (31st January) fir six weeks to see the folks. Although I will be Sydney based, I am flying with my mother to Melbourne for a wedding at the end of February. My mother is not familiar with the show, has never seen the film nor is she familiar with the whole Groundhog Day terminology, or concept. I see that Andy Carl is reprising his role as Phil Connors. I will report back when I can.
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 23, 2024 13:22:36 GMT
I have not seen this film adaptation so am not in a position to comment nor have I seen the stage show.
I have seen the original film only once and remember thinking, despite everyone raving about it, that it was nothing special.
I know the song "Rather Be Me" because they play it on Magic at the Musicals.
However Wednesday week (31st January) I will be flying back to Sydney, Australia after 4 years to see the folks, via Kuala Lumpur. If I'm lucky, they may show it on the plane.
Save me the money.
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 23, 2024 13:18:32 GMT
I just received an email about this.
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 23, 2024 11:00:51 GMT
I am not familiar with this show however is it just me that when reading the tile, thinks of that song Being Nancy from Groundhog Day?
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 22, 2024 11:51:34 GMT
Yes, I agree viserys - ticket prices are a big factor for me. If I want to see something, I now book early to get in at a "fair" price, instead of being at the mercy of dynamic pricing once word of mouth gets around. I've never been to the Troubador before - is there actually on-site parking, or would you recommend getting the train/tube? ceebee the Troubador is approx 10 minute walk from Wembley Station- covered by both the Metropolitan and Jubilee lines. If come down the large fights of stairs and start walking towards the Stadium, it's the first right. It kinds sits behind the McDonald's.
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