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Post by ceebee on Jun 30, 2024 11:24:38 GMT
I was at Kiss Me Kate too last night (for the second time) and greenandbrownandblue is right, the audience loved it. Ia gree Adrian Dunbar's singing has improved since I last saw it, but I think people were being a little harsh on him previously. He is surrounded by at least two knockout singers on that stage and I think many established "stars" would shine a little dimmer in their presence. Even the excellent Charlies Stemp look pretty average compared to some of the folk on that stage. I thought the nod to Pride at the beginning using the lights out to the audience was a really classy touch - acknowledging the day without a big fanfare, just a really nice rainbow effect that subtly scattered into the audience for a few seconds.
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Post by normasturban on Jun 30, 2024 11:37:12 GMT
I was also there yesterday and Georgina Onuorah upstaging everyone was not what I had on my bingo card. Itâs a shame thereâs not more for the character to do because she killed it.
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Post by showtoones on Jul 2, 2024 1:39:00 GMT
Was Stephanie in the show this evening (Monday)? There are photos of her in Paris on her IG⊠Did she go on a quick getaway? If so good for her! No one works harder as a performer. Sheâs amazing!!
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Post by vickyg on Jul 2, 2024 7:45:28 GMT
Was Stephanie in the show this evening (Monday)? There are photos of her in Paris on her IG⊠Did she go on a quick getaway? If so good for her! No one works harder as a performer. Sheâs amazing!! Yes she was! I had seen that and was worried she wouldnât be on but she was and of course she gave an excellent performance. AD actually seemed *worse* than when I saw it a week or so ago. I went back because I got a row E centre stalls seat in the rush and I couldnât turn down another opportunity to see SJB playing a role rather than in a concert performance. I think others have mentioned that Adrian Dunbarâs comedy performance is good and he can mostly hold a tune but when heâs on stage alone or stomping around in Petruchioâs awkward looking boots his performance really falls short for me. Everyone else is so good that it really stands out. Love Georgia Onuorahâs voice and the gangsters are really excellent, so funny, but I wouldnât have booked for this without SJB and she doesnât disappoint. A lot of missed mic cues both times I went. Last night I was close enough to hear the un-micâd voice but the first time I wasnât and it was very frustrating. I would recommend even to people who donât like classical musicals which are usually really not for me. The story doesnât hang together for me ****SPOILER**** why would Lilli come back for heinous Fred - both of her options seem pretty terrible to me - but maybe iâm looking at it through a too contemporary lens. Anyway, 3.75* for me.
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Post by david on Jul 3, 2024 23:27:07 GMT
Oh the life of a theatre goer. One minute you can be watching a really frustrating show then the next you can be watching something that really warms the heart (and stomach with a pre show meal from the Barbican kitchen) and puts a smile on your face. After this afternoons lack lustre trip to New Islington, I was hoping for better things with my trip to the Barbican this evening to round off my double show day. Thankfully this evening really was a lovely return to the Barbican after my previous visit to âAnything Goesâ and I am so glad I asked to be moved from the front row of the stalls to the back of them as I think I would of really struggled to see very much from my original seat in the front row.
Whilst maybe not hitting the heights of â Anything Goesâ, I certainly had a great time watching this and there was plenty to enjoy with this latest offering from director Bartlett Sher. Firstly it was great to finally see SJB on stage and tick that off the list. A great voice with some wonderful comic timing in her acting. A real joy to watch the lady in action. Now Adrian I didnât mind. Loved the acting and his comedy moments went down well with tonightâs audience and the singing actually wasnât that bad. Aside from SJB, it was Georgina Onuorah that was the vocal standout here. Her Act 2 solo was for me one of the standout moments of the show. Hammed and Nigel made a wonderful double act as the gangsters. to brush up your Shakespeare. I did enjoy the brief breaking of the 4th walk here to include the audience in a short sing along for brush up your Shakespeare.
For the dance numbers, the Act 2 opener was a great moment here and seeing both Jack and Charlie in action was a real crowd pleaser. I am glad that Charlie got his moment to shine with his dancing in Act 2.
A well deserved mention to the 16 piece orchestra led by Stephen Ridley. They sounded wonderful in the Barbican auditorium tonight and the sound mixing was spot on allowing both the orchestra and cast to be clearly heard together. With some nice costumes on show from designer Catherine Zuber and a great set from Michael Yeargan that filled the stage nicely, overall a great way to the day. I am also impressed that I managed to get through the evening without getting lost in the centre so that is a bonus as well.
Rating - 4 âïž
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Post by mattnyc on Jul 5, 2024 8:12:49 GMT
I have one ticket up on the notice board for tonight.
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Post by crabtree on Jul 5, 2024 9:40:57 GMT
How's the design for this show. Whatever is on for the curtain call looks rather uninspired. anyone remember Opera North's rather gorgeous version?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 5, 2024 13:50:03 GMT
How's the design for this show. Whatever is on for the curtain call looks rather uninspired. anyone remember Opera North's rather gorgeous version? The set is incredibly uninspired. Your just looking at a brick wall all night and some terribly executed scenery for the show moments.
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Post by showtoones on Jul 5, 2024 18:57:07 GMT
Have any of the four leads been out of the show?
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