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Post by benny20 on Jun 25, 2024 12:25:01 GMT
They are advertising a"gala night" in Mcr. Not sure what that is or when
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Post by benny20 on Jun 25, 2024 12:39:46 GMT
Think it's tonight
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Post by JustJ on Jun 25, 2024 14:50:40 GMT
Yep, gala night is tonight. I think reviews will be mixed some very high and some mid.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 25, 2024 15:00:17 GMT
They’ll be rolling that tired old red carpet out and preparing for Fizz from Corrie and that woman from Real Wives of Cheshire to turn up
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Post by richey on Jun 25, 2024 19:31:04 GMT
They’ll be rolling that tired old red carpet out and preparing for Fizz from Corrie and that woman from Real Wives of Cheshire to turn up And the vicar guy. He's always there. They released extra tickets for this last week. Wanted £50- £60 for the awful seats up in the gallery. |
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Post by richey on Jun 25, 2024 19:32:54 GMT
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Post by stevej678 on Jun 26, 2024 11:55:42 GMT
Reviews out so far:
I Love MCR - no star rating given but describes the show as "a fabulous night of fun"
Frankly My Dear - five stars
Reviews Hub - five stars
Cheshire Live - five stars
North West End UK - four stars
ManchesterTheatres.com - five stars
Mancunian Matters - no star rating given but describes the show as "an absolute masterpiece"
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 26, 2024 12:15:31 GMT
I’m ok with Reviews Hub but the rest of that list? Nope. It’s the freebie brigade.
Where are the press reviews? Didn’t they get invited?
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Post by JustJ on Jun 26, 2024 12:23:39 GMT
I’m ok with Reviews Hub but the rest of that list? Nope. It’s the freebie brigade. Where are the press reviews? Didn’t they get invited? This. I have also seen a couple of other 3.5 star reviews via other bloggers, and they are literally re-iterating what has been said by myself and others on here. I am very intrigued to see the more 'formal' reviews say if/ when they come through. |
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Post by stevej678 on Jun 26, 2024 12:28:58 GMT
I’m ok with Reviews Hub but the rest of that list? Nope. It’s the freebie brigade. Where are the press reviews? Didn’t they get invited? Cheshire Live is local press for Chester and Cheshire! Diane Bourne was tweeting from outside the Opera House last night so presumably a review for the Manchester Evening News is coming soon.  The MEN also published an article earlier this week about the rave reviews from audiences so far. www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-news/hot-new-musical-burlesque-hailed-29388032 |
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Post by Jonnyboy on Jun 26, 2024 16:07:23 GMT
I’m ok with Reviews Hub but the rest of that list? Nope. It’s the freebie brigade. Where are the press reviews? Didn’t they get invited? Yep, you can’t trust any of these for reviews. It just needs the show to go ahead and five stars are sprinkling all over the place. Pointless, meaningless and a waste of time! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2024 17:01:17 GMT
They’ll be rolling that tired old red carpet out and preparing for Fizz from Corrie and that woman from Real Wives of Cheshire to turn up And the vicar guy. He's always there. I don't think I have done a gala night that the vicar from Corrie hasn't turned up to |
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Post by stevej678 on Jun 26, 2024 19:10:30 GMT
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Post by theatre2023 on Jun 29, 2024 22:02:10 GMT
Saw this today and the audience response was through the roof. I don't know whether this is a Manchester "thing" but the energy was palpable.
The show is pure commercial 'party' fun. They definitely know their audience and how to 'sell the sizzle'
Act 2 is stronger than Act 1. Production values are high with some great visuals and clever LED screen usage. Jess Folley & Todrick Hall steal the show.
Will be interesting to see what tweaks they make ahead of an almost guaranteed West End transfer.
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Post by westendgirls on Jun 29, 2024 23:58:58 GMT
Any guesses on which theatre it’s likely to go to if/when it transfers to London? Everything that is an obvious fit seems to be booked for now
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Post by danb on Jun 30, 2024 7:14:36 GMT
Could it make do with a Nimax playhouse til something bigger freed up? Or is it too tech heavy?
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Post by Rory on Jun 30, 2024 7:57:21 GMT
Could it make do with a Nimax playhouse til something bigger freed up? Or is it too tech heavy? Don't think any of those are free, as Fawlty and Hadestown will probably extend again? |
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Post by JustJ on Jun 30, 2024 11:56:24 GMT
Any guesses on which theatre it’s likely to go to if/when it transfers to London? Everything that is an obvious fit seems to be booked for now My thinking is Adelphi Theatre (once BTTF closes next year) but with ATG heavily involved in Burlesque I wonder if they’ll only want it in one of their venues, and if that’s the case- I have no idea which one would be free? |
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Post by danb on Jun 30, 2024 12:19:17 GMT
Yes. I wonder if they’ll send it out to a couple more of the larger ATG regional houses whilst they’re in a holding pattern for something better.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jun 30, 2024 12:29:52 GMT
Any guesses on which theatre it’s likely to go to if/when it transfers to London? Everything that is an obvious fit seems to be booked for now My thinking is Adelphi Theatre (once BTTF closes next year) but with ATG heavily involved in Burlesque I wonder if they’ll only want it in one of their venues, and if that’s the case- I have no idea which one would be free? Back to the Future isn’t closing next year. Nanny McPhee desperately wanted the Adelphi next March and were told NO. |
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Post by BVM on Jun 30, 2024 12:47:10 GMT
This has surely got ATG written all over it.
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Post by stuart on Jun 30, 2024 13:00:17 GMT
Trafalgar at start of next year?
Or I don’t know how well Stranger Things is selling…
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Post by stuart on Sept 6, 2024 22:33:07 GMT
Looks like dynamic pricing has kicked in for Glasgow. Just managed to get a single seat priced at £85 for other dates for £25 for next Friday evening’s performance.
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Post by theatreloverlondon on Sept 8, 2024 16:59:34 GMT
I said this a while back and I’ll say it again- I think this will be commercial hit when it transfers to the WE. It has local and tourist appeal. Also a big appeal for people across age groups.
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Post by david on Sept 8, 2024 18:26:19 GMT
Having read of the reviews both on here and from the critics from the Manchester run has got me interested to see this. With a nice bit of dynamic pricing bagged a £45 Circle ticket for a Sunday show in Manchester next month. I am hoping this will be better than Moulin Rouge.
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The MEN also published an article earlier this week about the rave reviews from audiences so far.
