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Post by djdan14 on Feb 24, 2023 10:58:29 GMT
Announced for October
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Post by benny20 on Feb 24, 2023 11:26:23 GMT
Is it worth seeing?? Especially at Disney prices??
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 24, 2023 11:28:26 GMT
Will the carpet fly?
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Post by mrnutz on Feb 24, 2023 11:35:49 GMT
I didn't rate the West End version.
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Post by Raven on Feb 25, 2023 14:26:41 GMT
I enjoyed it ok in London but it did feel very panto-like. I probably wouldn't pay the inflated prices to see it again, even with ot being more local. I'm sure it'll go down well with families though.
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Post by theatrefan62 on Feb 25, 2023 14:45:29 GMT
Me and family all enjoyed it, but some elements were a let down and panto ish (mainly Jafar and his scenes/set).
Also the two original leads weren't great
I hope they don't scale it back for the tour, otherwise it really will look like a panto too, and not a good one
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Post by robertb213 on Feb 25, 2023 23:21:50 GMT
Completely agree with others, when I saw this it felt like panto with a budget. The set and illusions (flying carpet etc) were fantastic and were its saving grace, if it gets scaled back on tour there won't be a lot to recommend about it apart from that brilliant score.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2023 4:25:46 GMT
Me and family all enjoyed it, but some elements were a let down and panto ish (mainly Jafar and his scenes/set). Also the two original leads weren't great I hope they don't scale it back for the tour, otherwise it really will look like a panto too, and not a good one right i think its story just does not work for stage. Because some of it was amazing. Some was okay and some was below average. But I do wonder if they thought it through. I wonder what you thought of Frozen? |
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Post by fluxcapacitor on Feb 26, 2023 4:54:49 GMT
Agree with all the other posters. I actually saw this in the US and it felt like a panto in all but name - probably quite a novelty in the US as that's not a theatre form they're familiar with, but over here I can imagine it falling very flat because whilst it's a spectacle it misses the actual wit and bite of real panto.
A scaled down tour worries me even more...
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Post by theatrefan62 on Feb 26, 2023 5:36:35 GMT
Me and family all enjoyed it, but some elements were a let down and panto ish (mainly Jafar and his scenes/set). Also the two original leads weren't great I hope they don't scale it back for the tour, otherwise it really will look like a panto too, and not a good one right i think its story just does not work for stage. Because some of it was amazing. Some was okay and some was below average. But I do wonder if they thought it through. I wonder what you thought of Frozen? I really enjoyed Frozen, and I didn't expect to tbh as I find the film incredibly over rated and its never struck me as a story suited to being a full musical. The spectacle definitely adds to it though and I don't think it would be as good scaled back. The spectacle helps creates the disney magic. I would hope they don't scale it back for the tour as its not something disney are known for doing. Lion king tours pretty much as it is in London, and the original Beauty and the beast toured. I just hope they don't do a 'reimagining' like the recent beauty tour and its a whole new production. I'll have to look up reviews on the US tour to see how different it is from Broadway, if the dates don't clash I guess we may even be getting that set. |
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Post by Jon on Feb 27, 2023 14:09:29 GMT
I would guess that the UK tour will be based on the current 2nd US tour which is slightly scaled back.
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Post by theatrefan62 on Sept 2, 2023 13:40:42 GMT
Surprised we've not heard any casting yet, it starts on 24th October.
I'd forgotten the tour was actually happening lol
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Post by theatrenerd on Sept 2, 2023 14:47:31 GMT
Surprised we've not heard any casting yet, it starts on 24th October. I'd forgotten the tour was actually happening lol Same here, but that could be because they haven't announced any local dates to me in Birmingham. Rehearsals surely must be starting soon. |
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Post by newda on Sept 2, 2023 18:35:58 GMT
Are they going to cast someone who can sing the score without trashing their voice this time round?
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Post by danb on Sept 2, 2023 20:46:20 GMT
With Next To Normal finishing on 7th October are we just expecting Trevor Dion Nicholas to slip straight back into the Lamp?
NB: obscenely priced in Cardiff in Christmas week. I’m proper uncertain after B&TB & cheapo Newsies about new Disney product. You used to be guaranteed a visual feast. For £80 I want better.
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Post by SuttonPeron on Sept 2, 2023 22:47:52 GMT
This production is certainly not worth that much. The sets are much, much simpler and cheapened than the spectacular original production. There´s only 8 in the pit and 23 (plus swings/standbys) in the cast. {Some physical production stuff that´s changed} The opening curtain isn´t a kabuki anymore. You don´t get the big Agrabah reveal either, it´s just the scrim that raises up. The market set is incredibly simple Little to none automation in the set. Everything is much simpler than the West End production, though still a decent Bob Crowley design. No flying carpet at the end  The big spectacular scene everyone´s looking forward too, is still stunning and spectacular, though not the same illusion. It´s still a very enjoyable night out and a beautiful score, but certainly not one to spend too much money on. |
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Post by westendlovers on Sept 4, 2023 7:34:41 GMT
Looks like cast is being announced today! Any news on who might be involved?
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Post by justfran on Sept 4, 2023 9:09:35 GMT
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Post by WireHangers on Sept 5, 2023 10:42:43 GMT
Desmonda Cathabel only seems to be Jasmine for Edinburgh. I wonder if they have a name to do the rest of the tour but isn’t available to open the show.
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Sept 5, 2023 11:50:48 GMT
Desmonda Cathabel only seems to be Jasmine for Edinburgh. I wonder if they have a name to do the rest of the tour but isn’t available to open the show. or she might have another commitment after edinburgh! |
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Post by WireHangers on Sept 5, 2023 16:32:51 GMT
Desmonda Cathabel only seems to be Jasmine for Edinburgh. I wonder if they have a name to do the rest of the tour but isn’t available to open the show. or she might have another commitment after edinburgh! I don’t think that’s it. Cathabel is an unknown actress, why would they rehearse someone who can only do 3 and a half weeks of work before leaving for another job? The more likely answer is that she’s covering for the principle Jasmine and will become the standby or alternate when the official Jasmine joins the tour in Cardiff. |
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Post by aingidh on Sept 5, 2023 18:37:41 GMT
Jade Ewen back for round 2? 😉
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Post by theatrenerd on Sept 18, 2023 11:00:50 GMT
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