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Post by dlevi on Dec 2, 2023 8:22:46 GMT
I saw this two nights ago and thought it is one of the best new musicals I've seen in a long time. A gen Z Last Five Years . The music is charming and melodic and the lyrics are sharp and insightful. And the performances can't be topped. This a 5 star show with an open heart and without being manipulative or derivative. I expect it to have along life here and across the pond.
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Post by anthony40 on Dec 2, 2023 19:18:43 GMT
Seems this has been extended until 20th Jan.
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Post by coco on Dec 3, 2023 8:49:07 GMT
Saw this at matinee yesterday. Kiln is always one of my favourite regional theatres as I always enjoyed my time there.
My friend thought this should have more songs as to her, the first half felt a bit like a play, which I agree, but this is not a problem for me.
The set is simple but quite effective. And Sam Tutty is great. I would have watched DEH if I had seen his performance earlier.
If they could improve the second half a bit, this is definitely worth a transfer to bigger theatres.
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Post by anthony40 on Dec 3, 2023 11:55:29 GMT
They’re playing a song from the show ‘New York’ on Magic at the Musicals right now!
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Post by jr on Dec 3, 2023 21:56:06 GMT
I saw this last Wednesday. I liked it but I don't think it is a 5 star show. Both actors are really good.
The cons. I get tired of the wide-eye cheerfulness of the male character. The plot with the invitation lacks verisimilitude. A millionaire send you an invitation but no plane tickets or a hotel reservation? I can understand the guy falls for it, surely his mum wouldn't. They also use British clichés far too much (marmite, drinking at pubs).
I agree with other members that it would benefit from some cutting and it would be better as a one act musical.
The pros. Some songs are quite good. I liked the argument with the staccato dialogue. The New York song is fun. Not sure about the two solo songs in act 2. Both characters are expressing things we already now and they slow the action.
In any case, I had a good time and it could get much better with some minor adjustments.
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Post by usbuzzer on Dec 12, 2023 10:02:39 GMT
"New York" has to be my favorite new musical theatre song since "Independently Owned" from Shucked last year! I'm so looking forward to this extending further. If they have shows in February, I might be able to catch it.
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Post by anthony40 on Dec 14, 2023 20:03:15 GMT
A new trailer has just been released
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Post by zahidf on Dec 14, 2023 22:20:58 GMT
This would be a great transfer to the dorfman for Indu's first season
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Post by marob on Dec 14, 2023 22:42:41 GMT
Saw this tonight, lovely little gem of a show, though thought one of the plot points is pretty obvious from very early on.
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Post by merrilywereadalong on Dec 16, 2023 23:06:43 GMT
Made a return visit bringing my 80 year old mother who literally yelled in the blackout at the very end "Excellent!!!" and burst into wooping and applauding just as loud as the tik-tok crowd scattered throughout  I'd originally caught this during the second week and loved it, echoing everyone's praises for both cast and creative team and I thought this if anything has only gotten leaps better, tighter, and the chemistry and connection between Tutty and Gift is transcendent. I cannot wait to see what kind of future life this show has and will be following whatever projects lay in store for either of these two actors who are just smashing it so hard in this show. I did want to just add for anyone curious about booking. I've seen this now from both center in the back of the stalls and today from that side row and while I really don't think there's a bad seat in the house to had, I absolutely LOVED the view from AA19 and AA20. It brought everything to a new level being that close (but elevated at the actor's eye level as the stage is a bit high, i don't know how crazy I'd be about sitting front row) you're on the side but it felt so intímate, it's staged with almost everything centre and forward and it was very sweet, being familiar with the show from the first viewing to watch the audience watch the show and completely fall for it. I loved the view from that left side row and can't recommend the view highly enough! |
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Dec 17, 2023 16:19:00 GMT
This show is just like a warm hug.
That's how I feel ❤️
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Post by bellatheatre on Dec 23, 2023 23:14:06 GMT
This is transferring 2024 supposedly…
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Dec 24, 2023 0:14:04 GMT
This is transferring 2024 supposedly… where did you come across this intel? Wishing you a Merry Christmas 🥂 |
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Post by usbuzzer on Dec 24, 2023 10:55:10 GMT
That's perfect christmas news  any rumors on when it could happen? |
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Post by anthony40 on Dec 24, 2023 13:18:54 GMT
If it does transfer (I hope it does) this may speed up the cast recording release?
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Post by Rory on Dec 24, 2023 15:04:06 GMT
I could imagine this in the Criterion or Ambassadors.
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Post by audioice on Dec 24, 2023 16:25:10 GMT
I'd imagine this transfers (And I really hope it does.) It's an incredibly cheap production to run and is selling well. Granted, Kiln tickets are incredibly cheap but, its selling nevertheless.
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Post by anthony40 on Dec 24, 2023 17:31:56 GMT
Just checked the website- very limited availability until the end of the run, with one or two performances completely sold out.
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Post by capybara on Jan 3, 2024 23:20:06 GMT
Made a return visit this afternoon. This is just very good, isn’t it?
Will be very happy if the transfer rumours prove truthful.
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Post by zahidf on Jan 5, 2024 22:58:15 GMT
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Post by sph on Jan 5, 2024 23:32:16 GMT
Going to the Criterion.
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Post by mattnyc on Jan 6, 2024 0:02:01 GMT
Any idea of a timeline for that?
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Post by Jon on Jan 6, 2024 0:05:16 GMT
Any idea of a timeline for that? It'll probably be late March or early April since Merchant of Venice 1936 is there for six weeks in February. |
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Jan 6, 2024 0:08:46 GMT
Any idea of a timeline for that? It'll probably be late March or early April since Merchant of Venice 1936 is there for six weeks in February. How exciting! ❤️ |
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Post by Dave B on Jan 12, 2024 11:49:01 GMT
Criterion Theatre 4th April - 14th July 2024
Tickets on sale from 12pm.
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any rumors on when it could happen?
