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Post by westendwendy on Jul 29, 2016 13:44:56 GMT
Ray Quinn wants me want to kill cute kittens and puppies. He is cruise ship cheese and is the musical male version of fingernails dragged on a chalkboard.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 29, 2016 13:55:39 GMT
He is annoyingly proficient though.
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Post by westendwendy on Jul 29, 2016 14:14:40 GMT
He is annoyingly proficient though. So are most performers who leave drama school who can't get work!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 29, 2016 14:17:17 GMT
He is annoyingly proficient though. So are most performers who leave drama school who can't get work! and he is very experienced.... A safe pair of hands, some might say?
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Post by westendwendy on Jul 29, 2016 14:30:46 GMT
So are most performers who leave drama school who can't get work! and he is very experienced.... A safe pair of hands, some might say? But so are dozens of others who can't get work. I'm sorry BurlyBear (his agent or connected to him) Ray Quinn is like candyfloss dipped in acid then shot out of a cannon annoying.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 29, 2016 15:29:40 GMT
You were talking about performers leaving drama school, they're not going to be experienced are they? Hence my point. I'm not connected with him in any way. I don't like him at all actually, but saw him in something a couple of years ago and had to grudgingly admit that he knows what he's doing up there. I was simply pointing out that he probably gets work because he is talented and has experience. (For enquiries about Ray Quinn please contact BurlyBeaR at QuinnManagement.co.uk )
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Post by westendwendy on Jul 29, 2016 15:37:24 GMT
You were talking about performers leaving drama school, they're not going to be experienced are they? Hence my point. I'm not connected with him in any way. I don't like him at all actually, but saw him in something a couple of years ago and had to grudgingly admit that he knows what he's doing up there. I was simply pointing out that he probably gets work because he is talented and has experience. (For enquiries about Ray Quinn please contact BurlyBeaR at QuinnManagement.co.uk ) Again... having gone to a drama school myself I would say that a third are actually very experienced before they even start - let alone leave.
Most have done NYMT, NYT, shows galore where they come from, professional shows and TV as teenagers. Some courses like LSMT, LIPA, Guilford, Mountview, Royal Acadamy etc have older students starting later or doing post grads etc.
Anyway back to Wedding Singer. I'm looking forward to the tour!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 29, 2016 15:52:39 GMT
So when you see the tour are you going to close your eyes and stick your fingers in your ears when Raymond comes on stage?
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 29, 2016 16:18:15 GMT
To some Ray Quinn may be considered a 'name', which probably contributed to why he was cast. If they were casting purely based on talent then sure, a load of recent grads could have probably played the role, but it seems they wanted to go for someone with a bit of name recognition. And he's hardly the worst. After all, it's not like he's short on musical theatre credits.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2016 9:18:28 GMT
Assuming this is just for the Dublin dates ?
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Post by talkstageytome on Jan 10, 2017 18:58:44 GMT
Another Facebook live thing...
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Post by talkstageytome on Jan 10, 2017 22:03:58 GMT
Anyone watching?
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Post by hayley1212 on Jan 10, 2017 22:31:03 GMT
This show really excites me, anybody seen it?
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Post by infofreako on Jan 10, 2017 22:37:42 GMT
Ive watched bits of it. Been fairly enjoyable
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Post by talkstageytome on Jan 10, 2017 23:15:10 GMT
Yes, I rather enjoyed it too. Don't know much about the show (although one of my best friends has been in it and keeps raving about how good / cheesy it is, so we'll definitely be seeing it! ) but enjoyed the performances. Loved Jon Robyns doing Music Of My Soul too (obviously I'll never be over Memphis!). Nice of them to show it on Facebook live for those of us who couldn't be there!
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Post by infofreako on Jan 10, 2017 23:19:27 GMT
I will never be over Memphis either ive heard lots about this show but not massively familiar with it. Will certainly catch it in the course of the tour after this evening
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Post by bren on Jan 10, 2017 23:57:54 GMT
Yes, I rather enjoyed it too. Don't know much about the show (although one of my best friends has been in it and keeps raving about how good / cheesy it is, so we'll definitely be seeing it! ) but enjoyed the performances. Loved Jon Robyns doing Music Of My Soul too (obviously I'll never be over Memphis!). Nice of them to show it on Facebook live for those of us who couldn't be there! Jon is extremely likable- really enjoyed him in Sister Act, so I'm looking forward to catching him in this. Nadia Forde is a bit of a bizarre addition for the Dublin dates, I trust she only has a small role.
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Post by westendcub on Jan 11, 2017 13:51:08 GMT
I was a little gutted I couldn't attend this concert (kick-off promo party) last night, got offered a ticket in the afternoon but I had already committed to go see a great little play called 'The Twentieth Century Way' so I had to decline which being such a big fan of the cast recording and loving the little stint at West-End Live.
I am yet to book so I must get on the case for Bromley!
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Post by show69 on Feb 11, 2017 9:33:02 GMT
I managed to catch the first preview of this last night at the curve. The audience vibe was amazing, completely sold out! I'm thinking of going again after the stage crew sort out a few technical issues they had but definitely a must see! 4/5 stars from me!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2017 11:21:44 GMT
Good to hear! just booked for Cardiff stop on the tour, excited now!
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Post by show69 on Feb 11, 2017 11:38:42 GMT
It's a fun show. Good cast and the live band is amazing!!
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Post by staygee on Feb 11, 2017 22:50:14 GMT
I saw this one this afternoon...
I was so disappointed. I had seen the original in New York and it's one of my all-time favourites.
I think the show had some technical issues which will OF COURSE be worked out, but at the moment I felt like the direction wasn't very strong. I didnt get the sensation that the company even understood half the jokes they were being asked to deliver.
I don't want to be too harsh on the actors because it was still an early preview - but the acting chops need to step up quite a bit. Vocally everyone sounded strong.
Highlights for me were Tara Verloop as Linda and Ben Cracknell's lighting.
Might go see it again in Wimbledon/Bromley as I love the show so much and want to see how it settles, but this doesn't strike me as a winning production.
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Post by littlefluffychick on Feb 15, 2017 23:24:09 GMT
i have just got back from seeing the Wedding Singer musical at the Curve theatre. It was really really good and worth a look if you get the chance. The guy playing Robbie Hart was superb, as was the girl playing Julia. The score was ok and the whole show ran well and had a lot of humour. A real feel good show and a good alternative to Legally Blonde!
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Post by littlefluffychick on Feb 15, 2017 23:53:54 GMT
Ruth Madoc was also fab in her role too. I forgot to say that in my original post. Go and see the Wedding Singer peeps!
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Post by Michael on Feb 16, 2017 4:36:18 GMT
Threads merged.
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Post by BGLowe on Feb 16, 2017 13:56:14 GMT
I saw this last night. I have never seen the film or heard the soundtrack but booked because of Jon.
I loved it. Yes, it is mindless trash but it is feel good mindless trash. It's a real escapism piece where you can just sit and enjoy for 2 hours and go "well that was fun!" As previously mentioned I am a big fan of Jon and he did not disappoint. His vocals were incredible and I loved seeing him dance. He really carries the show.
The other stand out for me as actually Ray Quinn. He doesn't have a huge role but he owns the stage when he comes on. The girls (Cassie Compton and Roxanne Pallet) were good but I felt overshadowed by their male counterparts.
I enjoyed the score and came out humming a couple of songs. I also added it to my spotify so it didn't something for me! A couple of technical issues but nothing major. Highly recommended.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 18, 2017 20:10:26 GMT
I have to say, i loved this. It was quite different to how i expected it to be. I expected it to be cheesy and tacky...and it wasn't. Okay parts of it were cheesy but it knew it was, it didn't take itself seriously, it was knowing, it had a laugh with it. It had swearing, it had a lot of sexual stuff and obscene stuff, mentions of drug use...yeh really just not what i was expecting but that's the reason i loved it. The production values also surprised me as i really liked the set and thought it was pretty good with lots of different set ups, pieces and designs and i especially liked the lighting, which was brilliant. Was all pretty slick. Jon was brilliant, totally the star of the show, i'd seen him in a few things but didn't realise he was a dancer as well! I really liked Cassie, her voice was lovely but i d agree with a comment i saw previous about maybe some of her comedy not really coming off. I though Roxanne was good and grew into the performance. Ray was good but i found his voice a little on the weak side, though a very good dancer and does have star quality on stage. Ruth Madoc was just an absolute riot and Samuel Holmes was brilliantly funny as well, though i'm sure it's easy to miss half of his best bits though as they come in just his faces and reactions and stuff at other scenes going on. The music was really catchy, the band sounded fantastic...there has been mentions of some issues with sound but other than some lyrics sounded muffled during the big numbers, which is to be expected really there wasn't a problem.
So as you can tell...loved it. I love it when i go into something not really thinking it will be a fave and then just ending up really loving it!
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Post by peggysue on Feb 22, 2017 15:59:38 GMT
Saw this last night in Sunderland. I hadn't seen the film so didn't know the story but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Jon Robyns was fantastic in the lead role and his voice is amazing. Favourite song was "Casualty of Love" if I had to pick just one. Ray Quinn was also very good although not in it much. Couldn't really warm to Roxanne Pallet - she was ok. Samuel Holmes was really funny as George and also enjoyed Ruth Madoc. She was really enjoying herself. Show wasn't sold out but everyone seemed to be enjoying it with lots of cheering and shouting at the end. It's a show I could easily see again especially with the multi talented Jon Robyns starring in it.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2017 8:36:17 GMT
I saw his last night, and I loved it! I haven't seen the film and didn't think I knew anything of the musical (turns out at least 3 of the songs were a bit familiar probably played on Elaine Paige or similar) For me it's in the vein of Legally Blonde- a really solid fun musical adaptation with good music, that doesn't take itself too seriously. I love that it's a little bit knowing and wink-wink. But as well as that, it's a solid 'romcom on stage' with good music and given the subject matter it's something that also makes sense as a musical adaptation.
The cast were great- I love Jon Robyns, and can confirm 10 years on, still most defiantly have a crush on him. I thought Ray Quinn did a decent job as well in the smaller 'bad guy' role, boy can dance and sing well even if his acting isn't amazing. And Ruth Madoc, oh Ruth, you're having a lovely time aren't you? fair play to her she's funny, and does a good job in her comedy Grandma role. The ensemble are really strong too-some great comic moments across the board, and the music/dancing are all great.
That's my objective view, on a personal note seeing this last night was testament to why I love musicals- I was having a horrible day (kind of stuff that makes you think you might not go to the theatre- but I'm glad I did, because I was transported to a wonderful 'happy place' for 2 1/2 hours and had some real genuine escapism. So sometimes that happy musical romcom is exactly what you need.
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Post by CG on the loose on Mar 1, 2017 8:42:38 GMT
That's my objective view, on a personal note seeing this last night was testament to why I love musicals- I was having a horrible day (kind of stuff that makes you think you might not go to the theatre- but I'm glad I did, because I was transported to a wonderful 'happy place' for 2 1/2 hours and had some real genuine escapism. So sometimes that happy musical romcom is exactly what you need. BIB - this, absolutely! Hope today's a better day Like what I'm hearing about this show and look forward to seeing this when it reaches Brum.
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