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Post by theatreian on Jan 6, 2021 17:13:07 GMT
We mustn't forget that Gary Wilmot and Sonia Swaby both played Fagin and Nancy respectively during the 1990s Palladium run of Oliver! I remember seeing Sonia as Nancy. A reminder below of her amazing performance.
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Post by theatreian on Jan 6, 2021 17:04:36 GMT
Meanwhile Joan Collins
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Post by theatreian on Jan 6, 2021 13:43:44 GMT
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Post by theatreian on Jan 6, 2021 13:37:28 GMT
and Jane Mcdonald
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Post by theatreian on Jan 6, 2021 10:51:35 GMT
The other factor could be the lack of overseas tourists for a while as some shows more than others will depend more on tourists to fill their seats.
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Post by theatreian on Jan 6, 2021 10:43:25 GMT
Just read an article on Petula Clark's facebook about her comment after the Nashville explosion and her comment Steady the Buffs at the end . I had to look it up as I had never heard of it.
I feel the need to express my shock and disbelief at the Christmas Day explosion in our beloved Music City. I love Nashville and its people. Why this violent act - leaving behind it such devastation?
A few hours later - I was told that the music in the background of that strange announcement - was me - singing “Downtown”! Of all the thousands of songs - why this one?
Of course, the opening lyric is “When you’re alone and life is making you lonely you can always go Downtown”. But millions of people all over the world have been uplifted by this joyful song. Perhaps you can read something else into these words - depending on your state of mind. It’s possible.
I would like to wrap my arms around Nashville - give you all a hug - and wish you Love, a Happy and Healthy New Year - and, as we sometimes say in the U.K., steady the Buffs! (Look it up!)
Love,
- Petula
Steady the Buffs meaning “Steady the Buffs” is a catchphrase meaning “stay calm, be careful, and persevere,” an expression of encouragement offered to someone in trying circumstances.
I think we could all do with Steadying the buffs at the moment! Such an apt phrase.
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Post by theatreian on Jan 5, 2021 23:32:01 GMT
I have really loved Portrait artist of the year and have now started to watch last years which is being repeated. Next week Landscape artist of the year starts. It's odd really as I am no art expert, but find it fascinating watching how a painting can appear in the 4 hours. Have watched quite a bit on this channel since it appeared on freeview.
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Post by theatreian on Jan 5, 2021 23:29:14 GMT
and announced that
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Post by theatreian on Jan 5, 2021 14:58:16 GMT
With One Look
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Post by theatreian on Jan 5, 2021 11:57:30 GMT
thinking it was
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Post by theatreian on Jan 4, 2021 23:37:25 GMT
other you make
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Post by theatreian on Jan 4, 2021 23:34:30 GMT
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Post by theatreian on Jan 4, 2021 17:31:13 GMT
Suddenly Bonnie Langford
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Post by theatreian on Jan 4, 2021 10:00:11 GMT
for a couple
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Post by theatreian on Jan 3, 2021 23:23:46 GMT
The last Palladium Oliver was a massive production which I saw a couple of times. This time it would probably be scaled back I imagine due to costs etc. From memory it had a cast of at least 60 plus a substantial orchestra.
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Post by theatreian on Jan 3, 2021 23:14:19 GMT
chip shop and
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Post by theatreian on Jan 3, 2021 11:14:22 GMT
Thought he would
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Post by theatreian on Jan 2, 2021 23:37:16 GMT
going crazy for
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Post by theatreian on Jan 2, 2021 17:16:46 GMT
Tony Blair who
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Post by theatreian on Jan 2, 2021 13:44:33 GMT
Not again said
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Post by theatreian on Jan 2, 2021 9:45:50 GMT
Patti shouted at
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Post by theatreian on Jan 1, 2021 17:34:36 GMT
eat Ferrero Rocher
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Post by theatreian on Jan 1, 2021 11:03:18 GMT
starring Amanda Holden
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Post by theatreian on Dec 31, 2020 17:21:46 GMT
drop up his
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Post by theatreian on Dec 31, 2020 10:16:12 GMT
This New Years Eve over all others I think is the time to wish everyone a Happy Healthy and safe New Year. I hope we all get back to doing the things we love, seeing those we care about and generally getting on with our lives in the way we wish for. We just have to be patient for a few more months!
I have attached a clip of a newly recorded Happy New Year from Abba The Museum choir. It starts silent! Benny is playing the piano.
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Post by theatreian on Dec 31, 2020 10:09:42 GMT
reaching for a
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Post by theatreian on Dec 30, 2020 23:23:11 GMT
dressed in a
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Post by theatreian on Dec 30, 2020 23:21:19 GMT
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Post by theatreian on Dec 30, 2020 16:33:45 GMT
I can't believe a special news briefing hasn't been scheduled. What an absolute shambles. Boris is doing a briefing at 5.
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Post by theatreian on Dec 29, 2020 23:00:36 GMT
stormed on stage
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