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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2016 19:08:05 GMT
The fringey one after the cabin picture? Yeah, its horrible, I mich preferred the cupcake dress original. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2016 20:01:52 GMT
To be fair, from the pictures, there seems to be added features to the set e.g. Disco balls at the end, A red curtain when Nicki sings Saving... Etc. Maybe it'll work quite well?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2016 21:18:02 GMT
Mainly 3 and 4 star reviews today - Beverley and Rachel get lots of praise as does the set!
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Post by Phantom of London on Jul 23, 2016 23:00:23 GMT
The newspapers do what they so often do brilliantly and smell where the money is. If your advertising budget generous, this surely is worth an extra star!!!
People might learn one day that these are a joke and should be treated as such.
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Post by galinda on Jul 25, 2016 12:40:45 GMT
Has anyone got a song list for this? The program only has them in alphabetical order rather than the order they appear in the show.
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Post by distantcousin on Jul 25, 2016 13:07:44 GMT
I still think the musical should have included songs like Someday I'm Coming Back, It's Gonna Be a Lovely Day, Peace Love and Understanding, Trust In Me etc...  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2016 13:23:24 GMT
Would've been quite cool if Rachel Marron has some diva moment and sings "It's not right, but it's okay"
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2016 17:07:46 GMT
I wish I Look to You was included. Still one of my favourite songs!
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Post by ali973 on Jul 25, 2016 18:27:56 GMT
At one point My Love Is Your Love was included, butI guess it never made it past the rehearsal room. I think it was a Rachel, Fletcher and Nikki trio, but I guess Jesus Loves Me got the job done to capture that moment.
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Post by SamB (was badoerfan) on Jul 25, 2016 21:53:49 GMT
Saw this tonight, found it rather disappointing. Good (though not great) singing performance, mediocre acting and a paper-thin plot. Particularly the ending, which is really fast - like several other scenes, there just seems to be a lack of character motivation for their actions.
I did wonder if I might have enjoyed it more with Beverley Knight. I thought Carole Stennett was excellent on the higher, belty stuff, but less good on the lower notes, and a lack of emotion in her singing at time (I didn't care at all about I Will Always Love You, for example).
Perfectly diverting night out though, and most of the rest of the theatre seemed to love it, with a full standing ovation at the end, so maybe I'm just hard to please! I'm not a huge fan of jukebox musicals where the way of shoehorning songs in is "and then [lead character] did a concert" (Sunny Afternoon is also guilty of this), so perhaps it was never going to be the show for me.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2016 22:01:44 GMT
In the final scene with I Will Always Love You, does Rachel leave the stage and then come back on to sing I Will Always Love You once Frank has walked out? She did this in the Original London Production and I am not sure about the Touring Production but in the International Production she sings the entire first part of I Will Always Love You directly to Frank onstage, then walks off to the opposite side of Frank and then returns like in the Original with the black and silver dress for the big finale of the song... sounds random to ask, but am just curious as to which end they use?  |
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Post by ali973 on Jul 26, 2016 5:49:05 GMT
In the final scene with I Will Always Love You, does Rachel leave the stage and then come back on to sing I Will Always Love You once Frank has walked out? She did this in the Original London Production and I am not sure about the Touring Production but in the International Production she sings the entire first part of I Will Always Love You directly to Frank onstage, then walks off to the opposite side of Frank and then returns like in the Original with the black and silver dress for the big finale of the song... sounds random to ask, but am just curious as to which end they use? The staging of the current production is identical to London, where she sings acapella off stage until Frank leaves and shuts the door. She then reappears singing alone, the scrims fall and by the time the musical bridge happens she exits stage right, and there's a film montage. By the time the bridge is over the scrims go up and she appears in her silver dress. This is the same staging they had on tour and in Germany. You're talking about the Dutch production where she sings the entire part to Frank before it gets into a bridge, and then she comes back "in concert". The Dutch production is an altogether original adaptation with its unique staging not associated with the Thea Sharrock version. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2016 7:15:15 GMT
In the final scene with I Will Always Love You, does Rachel leave the stage and then come back on to sing I Will Always Love You once Frank has walked out? She did this in the Original London Production and I am not sure about the Touring Production but in the International Production she sings the entire first part of I Will Always Love You directly to Frank onstage, then walks off to the opposite side of Frank and then returns like in the Original with the black and silver dress for the big finale of the song... sounds random to ask, but am just curious as to which end they use? The staging of the current production is identical to London, where she sings acapella off stage until Frank leaves and shuts the door. She then reappears singing alone, the scrims fall and by the time the musical bridge happens she exits stage right, and there's a film montage. By the time the bridge is over the scrims go up and she appears in her silver dress. This is the same staging they had on tour and in Germany. You're talking about the Dutch production where she sings the entire part to Frank before it gets into a bridge, and then she comes back "in concert". The Dutch production is an altogether original adaptation with its unique staging not associated with the Thea Sharrock version. Ah thank you for letting me know. I wasn't sure and I know it I such a random thing to pick up on but I was really curious after seeing a video for the Dutch version of the Production, I wasn't sure if this was a change made after London as I haven't seen the show since London haha. |
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Post by crabtree on Jul 26, 2016 7:34:50 GMT
No one is mentioning the rather lovely Ben Richards. Does he get much of a look in. Does he have his moment. Always rather been an admirer.
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Post by wickedgrin on Jul 26, 2016 9:24:59 GMT
Yes Ben Richards is rather lovely to look at but that's about it in this. The title role seems to be a rather thankless part.
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Post by SamB (was badoerfan) on Jul 28, 2016 10:36:12 GMT
I don't know if there's ever been any comments before about the very beginning (or indeed, if this version is the same as the original London version or the tour), but my colleague who was there on Monday too mentioned this today (and I'll put it in spoiler tags). {Spoiler - click to view}
The way the show begins immediately with the gunshots. I get that it's meant to shock and bring you right into the show, but is it wise in today's world, with so many attacks in public places?
My colleague is Turkish, and was genuinely scared for a moment, believing something had happened. I'm a little surprised they do it like that, and don't at least have some musical cues before it happens. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2016 10:42:28 GMT
I don't know if there's ever been any comments before about the very beginning (or indeed, if this version is the same as the original London version or the tour), but my colleague who was there on Monday too mentioned this today (and I'll put it in spoiler tags). {Spoiler - click to view}
The way the show begins immediately with the gunshots. I get that it's meant to shock and bring you right into the show, but is it wise in today's world, with so many attacks in public places?
My colleague is Turkish, and was genuinely scared for a moment, believing something had happened. I'm a little surprised they do it like that, and don't at least have some musical cues before it happens. The start has always been like that since the show opened in London and has stayed like that since. I can understand where your coming from but that is supposed to be the point! It's supposed to surprise you and bring you straight into the show - no hesitations!! If there was some music before it then it just wouldn't be the same - I see what you mean though |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2016 11:26:28 GMT
They re-did it, though, this time. At the Adelphi, it was just a shot. This time, the projection on the curtain of the title also shatters. So the audience get a visual 'clue' that it is isn't just a random shot any more. Was there last night. Ms Knight could sing the phone book and I'd buy a ticket just to hear that. Lovely to see Ms John again too. The story is still a bit ropey, and as others have said on here, the production is too small for the stage, but it's a fun night out for all that. Was a bit worried about one of the lady dancers, though. She appeared to have a stiff leg and trouble moving. Odd. That's very clever - I like that. Looking forward to seeing this soon - tickets arrived. Beverley Knight is amazing from the videos I have seen online. Are there any changes to the production from the orignal London show or tour version in terms of set or storyline? What's added from the tour set - I see there are now glitter balls across the stage during the finale. Does the stalker hang again at the beginning or is it projection like the tour? Ive read that this is doing very well financially, so it's a great filler for the Dominion. |
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Post by Snciole on Jul 28, 2016 13:59:21 GMT
I don't know if there's ever been any comments before about the very beginning (or indeed, if this version is the same as the original London version or the tour), but my colleague who was there on Monday too mentioned this today (and I'll put it in spoiler tags). {Spoiler - click to view}
The way the show begins immediately with the gunshots. I get that it's meant to shock and bring you right into the show, but is it wise in today's world, with so many attacks in public places?
My colleague is Turkish, and was genuinely scared for a moment, believing something had happened. I'm a little surprised they do it like that, and don't at least have some musical cues before it happens. The start has always been like that since the show opened in London and has stayed like that since. I can understand where your coming from but that is supposed to be the point! It's supposed to surprise you and bring you straight into the show - no hesitations!! If there was some music before it then it just wouldn't be the same - I see what you mean though and someone ALWAYS screams out. There was a loud camera flash at Exposure the Musical that happened twice due to technical difficulties. Someone screamed both times, people just be jumpy. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2016 23:19:23 GMT
It has now been put on the website that Ben will not appear from 24-26 November.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2016 10:23:27 GMT
Out of interest, did anyone else think the £8 programme / brochure was actually decent value for a change? Good photos, really interesting articles, nice quality paper. More of a mini-souvenir book. I was impressed. Way better than the expensive "Hamlet" programme last year, for example. Is that the cheapest programme they do?! That's usually how much the souvenir brochure costs!! I've got a programme from the Adelphi show, but since it's a totally new cast, I'd like to get another one |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2016 10:31:17 GMT
Out of interest, did anyone else think the £8 programme / brochure was actually decent value for a change? Good photos, really interesting articles, nice quality paper. More of a mini-souvenir book. I was impressed. Way better than the expensive "Hamlet" programme last year, for example. Is that the cheapest programme they do?! That's usually how much the souvenir brochure costs!! I've got a programme from the Adelphi show, but since it's a totally new cast, I'd like to get another one It appears to be the standard price for the Dominion... Elf was £10 if I remember correctly. A tad much but a lovely programme, great quality! |
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Post by SamB (was badoerfan) on Jul 29, 2016 11:25:04 GMT
Out of interest, did anyone else think the £8 programme / brochure was actually decent value for a change? Good photos, really interesting articles, nice quality paper. More of a mini-souvenir book. I was impressed. Way better than the expensive "Hamlet" programme last year, for example. To be honest, I never got that far. My thought process was just "£8?! No." |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2016 11:29:20 GMT
I hope they record an EPK for this production
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Aug 5, 2016 11:16:06 GMT
I was at the show last night (after I very lonely dayseat queue.......) and all I can say is WOW. Bev's voice is insane, so flawless. I think it's a shame that the Bodyguard recording is Alexandra Burke and not Bev, because I would listen to her sing those songs over and over. I am really glad my friend wanted to see the show because having seen the last incarnation with Alex I was umming and ahhing whether I really wanted to go, but I am so glad I did. I loved the song additions and alterations. I have no idea why they didn't include Greatest Love Of All (arguably my favourite Whitney song) originally, and nice to hear How Will I Know sung properly and not a karaoke version, plus Million Dollar Bill taking me back to uni nights out. {Spoiler - click to view}
The gunshot at the beginning almost gave my friend a heart attack. I probably should have warned him, especially considering what happened in London yesterday morning.
Luckily I knew it was coming though as I was holding a drink at the time and the poor person in the seat next to me may have got a soaking if I wasn't aware. {Spoiler - click to view}
Plus the heat at the beginning, think I singed my eyebrows If you are umming and ahhing like myself over whether to go, I would say, if you love Bev, or if you love Whitney then get a ticket. If the dayseat queues remain as quiet as yesterday then you can't get a better view than the front row. The stage set far enough back that views are perfect. Only gripe, Bev has only one american accent. I could shut my eyes and be back at Memphis with Felicia, but I can forgive that when the music hits and those notes come out. |
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