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Post by danb on Jul 5, 2022 10:11:09 GMT
It would be great if we finally got an actress who had to age up for the later scenes rather than the usual unconvincing reverse. Anybody that doesn’t look comfortable in Mrs J’s American tan tights would be a casting coup!
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Post by A.Ham on Jul 5, 2022 13:40:53 GMT
Having seen it on a school trip at the Phoenix at the age of about 14 in the early 90s, I’d love to go again (and yes we all laughed like silly schoolboys during the doughnut bit!)
Personally I’d want to see Mel C as Mrs J, as I missed out on seeing her during her previous run.
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Post by og on Jul 5, 2022 13:51:16 GMT
Yes, Lyn Paul (73) portraying Mrs. Johnstone (aged 25 at the top the show) is exactly the kind of fresh blood the Phoenix Theatre needs. I'd be tempted, but would only book if Sean Jones (51) and Mark Hutchinson (60) play seven year old twins. It wouldn't be the same either, without 52 year old Danny Taylor on board playing Sammy (who is ten). Ideally they could bring back Marti Pellow, add 75% more reverb and upgrade to a state of the art 1984 Roland TR-909 drum machine. This is the kind of ambition and innovation the West End needs. Those things go for a pretty penny these days. Billy Ken will overjoyed to hear that Behringer do a knock off at a very affordable price though. |
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Post by honeymonster1984 on Jul 5, 2022 16:30:24 GMT
Gemma Collins as Mrs J anyone?? She’d probably shift a few tickets!
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Post by christya on Jul 5, 2022 17:01:36 GMT
I was about to post 'anyone but Sheridan Smith' but turns out there's an exception...
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Post by inthenose on Jul 5, 2022 17:26:24 GMT
Yes, Lyn Paul (73) portraying Mrs. Johnstone (aged 25 at the top the show) is exactly the kind of fresh blood the Phoenix Theatre needs. I'd be tempted, but would only book if Sean Jones (51) and Mark Hutchinson (60) play seven year old twins. It wouldn't be the same either, without 52 year old Danny Taylor on board playing Sammy (who is ten). Ideally they could bring back Marti Pellow, add 75% more reverb and upgrade to a state of the art 1984 Roland TR-909 drum machine. This is the kind of ambition and innovation the West End needs. Those things go for a pretty penny these days. Billy Ken will overjoyed to hear that Behringer do a knock off at a very affordable price though. Noiseboy or hobbyist? Curious .. |
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Post by Peter on Jul 5, 2022 18:06:12 GMT
They always seemed to tone the drums down on tour (which is where I’ve seen it most), so I was surprised (and delighted!) when they really let rip the first time I saw it at the Phoenix!  |
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Post by inthenose on Jul 5, 2022 18:37:18 GMT
They always seemed to tone the drums down on tour (which is where I’ve seen it most), so I was surprised (and delighted!) when they really let rip the first time I saw it at the Phoenix! We used to call it the "dumph dumphs". I know a few ex-cast and they called it "80's beats" 🤣 |
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Post by danb on Jul 5, 2022 19:21:13 GMT
Oh those drums/drum pads? Such a specific noise.
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Post by LaLuPone on Jul 5, 2022 20:09:25 GMT
No one has suggested The Cher Show.Is this a "no go"? It has tour dates until the end of March so the Phoenix would be dark for a fair few months if that happened. |
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Post by inthenose on Jul 5, 2022 22:17:20 GMT
Oh those drums/drum pads? Such a specific noise. Charmingly 80's! |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 5, 2022 22:32:22 GMT
Operation Mincemeat. You read it here first 😆
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Post by Seriously on Jul 5, 2022 22:39:14 GMT
It won't be Blood Brothers as Bill no longer has the west end rights.
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Post by Jon on Jul 5, 2022 22:40:31 GMT
Operation Mincemeat. You read it here first 😆 Operation Mincemeat would be better at somewhere like the Criterion. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 5, 2022 22:48:35 GMT
Operation Mincemeat. You read it here first 😆 Operation Mincemeat would be better at somewhere like the Criterion. I just wanted to be part of the party 😟 |
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Post by Being Alive on Jul 5, 2022 23:16:22 GMT
Mincemeat not going to somewhere like the Phoenix. They're planning W.E but they aren't going that big.
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Post by fiyerorocher on Jul 5, 2022 23:18:34 GMT
Yeah Operation Mincemeat needs somewhere super small. Arts size would be perfect.
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Post by Being Alive on Jul 5, 2022 23:44:14 GMT
Apart from not the Arts as someone needs to bulldoze it and start again
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Post by gmoneyoutlaw on Jul 6, 2022 0:05:45 GMT
I’m thinking Ain’t Too Proud. Everyone knows the music. Drifters Girl will have closed. And the comment about The Phoenix lack of wing space make it perfect for Ain’t Too Proud.
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Post by inthenose on Jul 6, 2022 5:44:17 GMT
It won't be Blood Brothers as Bill no longer has the west end rights. Didn't know that. Who does? |
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Post by willjam39 on Jul 6, 2022 13:19:13 GMT
Bonnie and Clyde? Has done well on its limited run, will it come back
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Post by Being Alive on Jul 6, 2022 13:23:44 GMT
Bonnie and Clyde? Has done well on its limited run, will it come back Not to the Phoenix - far too big |
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Post by Rory on Jul 6, 2022 15:16:17 GMT
So does anyone actually know the answer to this?
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Post by Mark on Jul 6, 2022 15:30:05 GMT
So does anyone actually know the answer to this? There may not currently be an answer! |
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Post by Being Alive on Jul 6, 2022 15:48:29 GMT
What Mark said - it might not be decided yet, it's nearly 7 months away after all |
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