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Post by theatrefan62 on Jan 27, 2024 20:42:41 GMT
Looks like Hadestown may have worked 3 minute queue (400+ people waiting) to get on site to get tickets I’ve got tickets but tbh I’m not too sure I fancy it now Oh I'm the opposite. I didn't have any interest until tonight. Daniel Boys was excellent as King George |
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Post by saral on Jan 27, 2024 20:45:14 GMT
The orchestra is a bit wishy washy in parts for me
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Post by ceebee on Jan 27, 2024 20:46:13 GMT
I love that TV shows like this are a brilliant advert for shows we all enjoy. Opening up theatre to whole new audiences hopefully!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2024 20:46:19 GMT
Damn, was sceptical seeing Hamilton in the line-up - feels like we're by the zeitgeist now IMO - but that was a flawless performance. Kudos!
Loved that Hadestown performance too. Love me some Jamie but shame about the vocals. High energy cast though!
Not Nicole randomly shuffling on for two minutes doing her 'Austin Butler trapped speaking as Elvis 5ever' impression of Norma. 💀
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Post by theatrefan62 on Jan 27, 2024 20:46:50 GMT
Loved that Over The Rainbow. But I couldn't sit through wizard of oz again
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Post by alece10 on Jan 27, 2024 20:47:15 GMT
Daniel Boys has stolen the show so far.
Didn't like the new musical arrangement for One or the choreography.
Hadestown making its "west end debut" isn't the NT classed as west end?
Really enjoying the show so far.
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Post by meister on Jan 27, 2024 20:47:28 GMT
Normalising waving your phone about, singing, etc. during songs. Depressing!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2024 20:49:57 GMT
Normalising waving your phone about, singing, etc. during songs. Depressing! The divide between excitable theatre kids having fun at a concert versus those deadpanning like they took a wrong turn and wound up here by mistake is hilarious. Oh. Right. Mrs Doubtfire exists. DAE man in dress funny? |
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Post by bigredapple on Jan 27, 2024 20:56:26 GMT
First time seeing a performance from Mrs Doubtfire. Christ that was dreadful
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Post by theatrefan62 on Jan 27, 2024 20:57:47 GMT
First time seeing a performance from Mrs Doubtfire. Christ that was dreadful Second time ive seen that song performed, didn't hate it as much this time but, yeah, not great. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2024 21:01:05 GMT
They haven't touched on Cabaret, right?
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jan 27, 2024 21:01:12 GMT
This is a great celebration of Theatre. For this to be on Saturday night primetime BBC, it's wonderful.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2024 21:03:45 GMT
"Let him rest."
They mean Alfie. 💀
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Post by theatrefan62 on Jan 27, 2024 21:04:22 GMT
Alfie Boe coming on and ruining it.
The really highlights how I hate alfies operatic Valjean
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Post by djp on Jan 27, 2024 21:07:25 GMT
Alfie Boe coming on and ruining it. The really highlights how I hate alfies operatic Valjean But they shut him off for the end.... I thought Hades sounded like Hades might, but Boe would wake the dead with that. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2024 21:08:32 GMT
Cedric's constant ad libbing was fun in person but seeing it with a static staging like this, I'm just...over it.
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Post by benj on Jan 27, 2024 21:08:44 GMT
Alfie Boe coming on and ruining it. The really highlights how I hate alfies operatic Valjean I can’t stand his VJ either. He over sings Bring Him Home in my opinion. Why not just use one of the current cast? |
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Post by theatrefan62 on Jan 27, 2024 21:14:19 GMT
Cedric's constant ad libbing was fun in person but seeing it with a static staging like this, I'm just...over it. I've not seen it in the theatre but I wasn't sold based on that performance |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2024 21:17:08 GMT
Cedric's constant ad libbing was fun in person but seeing it with a static staging like this, I'm just...over it. I've not seen it in the theatre but I wasn't sold based on that performance I don't blame you to be honest. In the heat of the moment surrounded by a buzzed crowd, you kind of get swept up in it. But between this and the album, yeah, it's...a lot. Summer dreams ain't the only thing ripped at the seams based on this production. |
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Post by theatrefan62 on Jan 27, 2024 21:17:16 GMT
Grease coming across well, although it's always an upbeat crowd pleaser anyway
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Post by oxfordsimon on Jan 27, 2024 21:22:41 GMT
The sound balance was better than previous broadcasts
Didn't think much of Hadestown. The track made v little sense out of context and so I couldn't engage with it
I liked the Pure Imagination collage. That had a certain charm.
Rocking the Boat didn't land for me because of the riffing. It detracted rather than adding to it.
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Post by richey on Jan 27, 2024 21:28:23 GMT
I really enjoyed the whole show.
I was there last year but couldn't get a ticket this year and thought this one was better.
It's made me want to book for shows I hadn't considered before so I guess it's fulfilled it's intention
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Post by theatrefan62 on Jan 27, 2024 21:30:16 GMT
I really enjoyed the whole show. I was there last year but couldn't get a ticket this year and thought this one was better. It's made me want to book for shows I hadn't considered before so I guess it's fulfilled it's intention Same, plus put me off a couple. It really is the best celebration of theatre. Way better than televising the oliviers or wos awards |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2024 21:34:52 GMT
Already booked Hamilton and MR again so...ya got me, gal! Hadestown isn't one I ever see myself going for though. It's one of those shows I love the source of (mythology buff) and overall New Orleans jazz vibe but find the actual book and most of the songs to be a bit dull.
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Post by alece10 on Jan 27, 2024 21:35:58 GMT
Then over to BBC 2 now. There have been a couple of gems already including Ute Lemper in Chicago.
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