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Post by schuttep on Feb 14, 2023 11:14:31 GMT
I believe Old Friends has been announced for the Gielgud.
I agree the WE has become stale and I welcome the closures to inject new life into our theatre-going experiences.
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Post by Matt on Feb 14, 2023 11:18:52 GMT
Derren Brown has a new show (that he’s not in) going into the criterion in sept 2023, no announcement on how long the run is though.
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Post by shownut on Feb 14, 2023 12:55:05 GMT
The only place that could hold Skys Edge at the moment is the Gillian Lynne and that's booked until early next year with Crazy For You I can't imagine this will transfer given the size/costs and lack of larger houses. My bet is that if it sells well, The National will likely do what they did with FOLLIES and bring it back in the next season. |
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 14, 2023 13:00:10 GMT
You're likely right on Sky's Edge being an Olivier returner next year
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Post by partytentdown on Feb 14, 2023 13:03:00 GMT
I spotted this job ad earlier... any ideas what it might be?
[Production company] are seeking a marketing manager to work in-house on a brand new co-production currently in development. It will premiere initially in a regional theatre but already has a confirmed West End transfer in the autumn of 2023. The show – yet to be publicly announced – is the new offering from a Theatre & TV house-hold name and their long-standing creative collaborators.
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Post by firefingers on Feb 14, 2023 23:31:47 GMT
I spotted this job ad earlier... any ideas what it might be? [Production company] are seeking a marketing manager to work in-house on a brand new co-production currently in development. It will premiere initially in a regional theatre but already has a confirmed West End transfer in the autumn of 2023. The show – yet to be publicly announced – is the new offering from a Theatre & TV house-hold name and their long-standing creative collaborators. Sounds awfully a lot like the Derren Brown project, but that has been announced, although not fully on sale. |
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Post by alicechallice on Feb 21, 2023 14:36:25 GMT
So, if The Crucible is going to the Gielgud and it's heavily speculated that A Strange Loop is going to the Apollo, where's The Piano Lesson going? Haymarket?
Or is TPL now not happening?
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Post by edi on Feb 21, 2023 18:41:05 GMT
After last night's reception, Standing at the Sky's Edge will clearly be crossing the river and heading to the glittering West End. I'm being serious...for once. Interesting, I though it transferred very well from Sheffield to the National, but is this not too 'British' and gritty for the west end? I don't think tourists want to see musicals about british council estates. |
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Post by Rory on Feb 21, 2023 21:24:02 GMT
So, if The Crucible is going to the Gielgud and it's heavily speculated that A Strange Loop is going to the Apollo, where's The Piano Lesson going? Haymarket? Or is TPL now not happening? I hope it is coming but this makes me think it might not be: |
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Post by mrnutz on Feb 22, 2023 11:38:36 GMT
I spotted this job ad earlier... any ideas what it might be? [Production company] are seeking a marketing manager to work in-house on a brand new co-production currently in development. It will premiere initially in a regional theatre but already has a confirmed West End transfer in the autumn of 2023. The show – yet to be publicly announced – is the new offering from a Theatre & TV house-hold name and their long-standing creative collaborators. This will surely be Derren Brown's Unbelievable. It's premiering in Colchester in July / Aug before heading to the Criterion from September. |
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Post by Rory on Mar 1, 2023 16:44:01 GMT
@sohoplace, Haymarket and Phoenix free from end of April Apollo, Gielgud and Garrick free from end of May Ambassadors free from end of June Gap at Criterion currently mid April to end of August if Unfriend does not extend. Obviously I’m sure most of these have shows pencilled in, and there’s plenty of rumours, but that’s 8 West End houses without shows currently on sale for the peak summer period. Since this post, Bleak Expectations has been announced for the Criterion, and The Crucible for the Gielgud. Still nothing for the rest as yet, including @sohoplace, the Haymarket and the Phoenix from May onwards. I wonder if Bill Kenwright will put something into the Haymarket, maybe The Shawshank Redemption? |
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Post by Jon on Mar 1, 2023 16:48:00 GMT
@sohoplace, Haymarket and Phoenix free from end of April Apollo, Gielgud and Garrick free from end of May Ambassadors free from end of June Gap at Criterion currently mid April to end of August if Unfriend does not extend. Obviously I’m sure most of these have shows pencilled in, and there’s plenty of rumours, but that’s 8 West End houses without shows currently on sale for the peak summer period. Since this post, Bleak Expectations has been announced for the Criterion, and The Crucible for the Gielgud. Still nothing for the rest as yet, including @sohoplace, the Haymarket and the Phoenix from May onwards. I wonder if Bill Kenwright will put something into the Haymarket, maybe The Shawshank Redemption? The Phoenix is getting Stranger Things after Streetcar. I would imagine @sohoplace's next show will be announced this month. |
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Post by Rory on Mar 1, 2023 16:49:44 GMT
Since this post, Bleak Expectations has been announced for the Criterion, and The Crucible for the Gielgud. Still nothing for the rest as yet, including @sohoplace, the Haymarket and the Phoenix from May onwards. I wonder if Bill Kenwright will put something into the Haymarket, maybe The Shawshank Redemption? The Phoenix is getting Stranger Things after Streetcar. I would imagine @sohoplace's next show will be announced this month. Stranger Things isn't until 'late 2023'. Doubt we'll get it before October. |
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Post by alicechallice on Mar 1, 2023 17:31:26 GMT
Marigold Hotel is touring until mid-June, having been on tour since September and is already on it's second cast, would it be that much of a draw?
And didn't Shawshank do quite poorly last time it was in the WE?
Phoenix could also house that transfer of The Piano Lesson that we're not quite sure is still happening, pre-Stranger Things.
Does anybody know if Roman Holiday is already eyeing up a London theatre post-Bath?
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Post by Rory on Mar 1, 2023 18:42:37 GMT
Marigold Hotel is touring until mid-June, having been on tour since September and is already on it's second cast, would it be that much of a draw? And didn't Shawshank do quite poorly last time it was in the WE? Phoenix could also house that transfer of The Piano Lesson that we're not quite sure is still happening, pre-Stranger Things. Does anybody know if Roman Holiday is already eyeing up a London theatre post-Bath? Yes, Sonia could bring in The Piano Lesson to the Phoenix or maybe the Apollo now that we think A Strange Loop is not going there? Marigold is a very Haymarket type of show so that could be a good call! |
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Post by NorthernAlien on Mar 1, 2023 22:46:36 GMT
I spotted this job ad earlier... any ideas what it might be? [Production company] are seeking a marketing manager to work in-house on a brand new co-production currently in development. It will premiere initially in a regional theatre but already has a confirmed West End transfer in the autumn of 2023. The show – yet to be publicly announced – is the new offering from a Theatre & TV house-hold name and their long-standing creative collaborators. If for some reason this isn't Derren Brown, then I would ask what have Sheffield or Birmingham Rep got coming up? Almost everything at Sheffield now has a 'secret' co-producer with the intention of a WE transfer if a show does well in Sheffield... |
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Post by Rory on Mar 1, 2023 22:49:17 GMT
It could be Hamnet. Neil Street are co-producing that with the RSC and I would be gobsmacked if that didn't move to London.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 2, 2023 8:52:49 GMT
Dont forget to find a place for the Crucible’s production of Miss Saigon after it finishes its run in Sheffield!
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Post by Jon on Mar 2, 2023 13:40:34 GMT
Dont forget to find a place for the Crucible’s production of Miss Saigon after it finishes its run in Sheffield! I suspect Cameron isn't likely to transfer Miss Saigon. I would imagine Hamnet's West End run is already penciled in. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 2, 2023 19:53:51 GMT
Dont forget to find a place for the Crucible’s production of Miss Saigon after it finishes its run in Sheffield! I suspect Cameron isn't likely to transfer Miss Saigon. I would imagine Hamnet's West End run is already penciled in. I wasn’t entirely serious! But thanks 😉 |
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Post by marob on Mar 2, 2023 20:33:58 GMT
They should put it on at the Old Vic so it plays across the road from the F**k Miss Saigon play, as a f**k you to them. (And no, I’m not serious either.)
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Post by Dave B on Mar 3, 2023 10:03:59 GMT
Okay, so as I like planning and I like spreadsheets...
This is an up-to-date listing of West End and Off West End* long run shows with confirmed opening dates as announced through March 2024. There are currently 45 on my list.
I say up to date but I'm sure I have missed something or mixed up a date somewhere along the way. The spreadsheet is open for comment (including anonymous) if anyone would like to suggest a correction or addition, or you are welcome to do so here.
It might be of help to someone, it might not - but I had done up as part of our planning so no harm in sharing and it seems to fit the thread 
And yes, I do intend to keep it updated.
*as from the SOLT members list. I think The Bridge is the only large venue with long running shows not to be included...
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Post by Rory on Mar 3, 2023 10:23:27 GMT
Handy list, Dave. Thanks for sharing. You could add The Crucible at the Gielgud, and Bleak Expectations and Unbelievable at the Criterion.
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Post by Dave B on Mar 3, 2023 10:31:20 GMT
Bleak Expectations and Unbelievable at the Criterion Done thank you! I was sure I'd missed a transfer, it's been nagging me all morning. The Crucible - of course. |
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Post by alicechallice on Mar 7, 2023 16:38:13 GMT
Anybody know if there are shows booked into the...
Haymarket, Apollo or Garrick from May/late May/June respectively?
Even if they can't reveal what those shows might be?
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