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Post by theatreian on Dec 14, 2020 17:28:40 GMT
I am sure theatres have made great efforts with safety, but in my mind it is just not feasible at the moment with everything else that is going on. The fact that London has the highest rates and has done for some days now couldn't be ignored I guess. It must be really hard for those venues that have put shows on now to have to close. The fact is we don't really know where people catch covid exactly. As one who is complying with the rules, it is really difficult as we have been in Tier 3 for some time now. However there is light at the end of the tunnel.
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Post by theatreian on Dec 14, 2020 14:08:00 GMT
I feel for everyone working in the arts right now. It's so unfair. It is so difficult , though not entirely unpredictable. For consistency London will have to be put on Tier 3 as it is now far higher in cases than most current Tier 3 areas. Although I comment theatres for making an effort to open, in the middle of a pandemic which still has some months to run, I don't see it as entirely sensible. Gathering indoors in large numbers was always going to be risky. Hospitality has already taken a hammering and will continue to do so. If you are living in a higher tier you are not supposed to be going to those lower tier venues anyway. It is a catch 22 really. Do you try and open and risk having to close or do you just stay closed and ride it out until it has settled down. With the Christmas period coming , lets hope everyone thinks about others and does not set us back with a huge rise in cases again. The only way to get things up and running quicker is for all of us to keep to the rules and get vaccinated when asked to!
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Post by theatreian on Dec 12, 2020 23:04:03 GMT
Found this 2020 The Musical shown on US tv the other night.
All the songs they used in order: America - West Side Story Suddenly Seymour - Little Shop of Horrors 16 going on 17 - The Sound of Music Hello! - The Book of Mormon Defying Gravity - Wicked One - A Chorus Line Memory - Cats And I am Telling You - Dreamgirls Tradition - Fiddler On the Roof You Can’t Stop the Beat - Hairspray Maria - West Side Story My Shot - Hamilton I Believe - The Book of Mormon
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Post by theatreian on Dec 11, 2020 9:53:34 GMT
I am sure we all have our memories of her over the years. She always seemed to care about people and had such a lovely nature about her. She really was a national treasure. RIP.
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Post by theatreian on Dec 10, 2020 23:15:46 GMT
The reason cases have dropped so much in places like Liverpool, is by and large people did stick to the rules, plus they were in Tier 3 for a while. It seems obvious that where cases are now rising in some areas including London, either the current measures are not strong enough and or people are not sticking to the rules. It's tough I know as I have been living in Tier 3 for some time now, but we just have to stick it for a few more months and hopefully things will get back to a more normal way of life.
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Post by theatreian on Dec 8, 2020 23:24:54 GMT
A new song from a new musical Gabriel with Daniel's glorious vocals.
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Post by theatreian on Dec 7, 2020 11:16:10 GMT
I prefer the Mother Superior. In the movie version. Lesley Garrett used to do an amazing version when it was at The Palladium with Connie Fisher.
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Post by theatreian on Dec 6, 2020 23:00:22 GMT
Yes, she certainly clawed it back for a big finish.
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Post by theatreian on Dec 6, 2020 9:50:13 GMT
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Post by theatreian on Dec 4, 2020 23:42:08 GMT
Just saw this and it's what we all need at the moment.Not always easy, but Smile!
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Post by theatreian on Dec 4, 2020 23:31:37 GMT
My landlord is coming to "fix it" tomorrow, Well best of luck and hope it gets sorted. We have had a few problems with our boiler the last few weeks , hopefully sorted now.
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Post by theatreian on Dec 4, 2020 23:29:49 GMT
Where does that leave those of us who cannot currently go to the theatre & are unlikely to be able to do so until widespread vaccination has taken place? If contributions to this board should be based on theatre interest then I won't be able to contribute anything meaningful for some time. I may be wrong but what I think Lynette was getting at is that although this is a discussion thread, we should be a little more supportive of others views. WE are on this thread due to our love of theatre and performing arts in general, hopefully this should mean we are supportive of each other and do not say things which would upset or deliberately antagonise others. I will not be going to the theatre either for some time. Partly due to being in Tier 3 admittedly! At this special time of year , this year above all others lets think what we say before we say it. Be kind to each other is no bad mantra to have .
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Post by theatreian on Dec 4, 2020 17:51:11 GMT
What a fabulous video. Let's hope they are working in theatres before to long.
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Post by theatreian on Dec 3, 2020 23:19:38 GMT
I tried listening to The Boy In The Dress. It sounds like it was spat out by a simulator. This is maybe one of those shows that only makes sense when you see it. Almost always the actual show is far superior to the soundtrack. I really enjoyed the show last year in Stratford.
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Post by theatreian on Dec 3, 2020 23:16:12 GMT
I think the costumes this year have been terrible and look like they have been done on the cheap. The outfits that they have put Tess and Claudia in have bene even worse. Still it gives some extra humour, goodness knows what they must think of them.
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Post by theatreian on Dec 3, 2020 11:39:11 GMT
We have gone all out (well that's a slight exaggeration!) this year and have put some lights in our window. Last year we added a wreath to our displays on our door and this year we thought we had better ad another item. It's amazing though that this set of battery lights we have strung up had 6 different settings depending on how you wanted them to flicker etc! We have gone for the slightly more classy fade option where one colour fades out and is replaced by another. At only £3.50 they were a bargain!
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Post by theatreian on Dec 2, 2020 10:36:04 GMT
I think in a so called civilised society we would hope that we would look out for each other. If nothing else good comes out of this year it has hopefully brought out acts of kindness and a greater understanding of the needs of others and how everyone benefits if we think of others and not just ourselves. The next 6 months may test our patience but this morning at least we have hope and an end in sight. At this special time of year we should try and be tolerant and understand the needs of others and their concerns. We have to realise we cannot always have everything we want now, especially at the moment. I would love to be able to see my parents , but out of concern for them I will leave it for now. would also love to be able to go out for a meal or to see a show. Frankly I can wait for another few months if that is what it takes. We are the first country to authorise a vaccine so hopefully things will speed up.
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Post by theatreian on Dec 1, 2020 10:41:49 GMT
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Post by theatreian on Nov 30, 2020 22:57:29 GMT
I would have thought the whole idea of having the 50% capacity was that it was evenly spread to get the most benefit out of the spacing! What do I know?!!
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Post by theatreian on Nov 30, 2020 11:09:41 GMT
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Post by theatreian on Nov 29, 2020 10:16:02 GMT
Its when he is lying on the floor at the end of the routine Yes just checked that bit too!!
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Post by theatreian on Nov 28, 2020 23:15:43 GMT
Well i wasn't sure exactly but near the end with Claudia there seems to be a shape under his top!!
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Post by theatreian on Nov 28, 2020 23:13:17 GMT
I need to go back to see that stand out performance For the point of research I can confirm the above!!( only by re watching his routine though!)
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Post by theatreian on Nov 28, 2020 23:06:44 GMT
I guess from that they are looking where people live and if in tier 3 will take those people out first. This may apply to other shows such as Les Mis too as they seem to be saying you should not be going to theatre in tier 2 if you are in tier 3. This is what the regulations do say though.
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Post by theatreian on Nov 28, 2020 15:16:25 GMT
Round the corner from where I live , one side of the road is tier 3, the other side is tier 2! It is an odd world we are living in!!
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Post by theatreian on Nov 27, 2020 17:22:06 GMT
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Post by theatreian on Nov 27, 2020 17:08:37 GMT
The last bit of that clip made me laugh out loud and nearly choked on a mouthful of quiche Sorry about that! It's good to laugh though!
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Post by theatreian on Nov 27, 2020 12:00:31 GMT
A funny clip First flight after lockdown.
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Post by theatreian on Nov 27, 2020 11:42:41 GMT
Just noticed Robbie Williams new Christmas single Can't Stop Christmas. It references our year and even if you are not a Robbie fan, you should enjoy it!
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Post by theatreian on Nov 27, 2020 11:26:47 GMT
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