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Post by Paul on Mar 5, 2017 22:50:42 GMT
I found myself getting annoyed with Grandma Rosie in this. I seen Ruth Madoc in the UK tour of Annie years ago and she was so annoying in that so I can imagine it is going to be the exact same performance in this. |
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Post by show69 on Mar 11, 2017 17:40:49 GMT
...someone mentioned this might transfer for a short run in town? Reckon it's true ?
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Post by danb on Mar 12, 2017 8:35:55 GMT
There is a great offer on Travel Zoo for this weeks run in Bristol if anyone is interested.
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Post by infofreako on Mar 17, 2017 19:17:33 GMT
Catching this in Blackpool in July and Brighton in August. Looking forward to it very much. Nice to see that others have enjoyed it.
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Post by staygee on Mar 18, 2017 8:03:33 GMT
Glad it's not just me Rozzi Rainbow I saw it twice back in 2008 and absolutely loved it. However like you it took me ages to get into this version. I thought I'd love it from the start especially as I like Jon Robyns but it wasn't until the shopping scene that I finally was fully into it. Maybe it was just that I was more easily pleased 9 years ago, who knows? But I loved that version so much that I had to see it a second time. I did enjoy this version but I doubt I'll be heading back to see it again. I found myself getting annoyed with Grandma Rosie in this which I don't think helped. Hmm, finding it hard to think of really nice things to say, so I'm going to shut up before I say more things I didn't like about it. However even though you can't tell I did actually like it. This sums up exactly how I felt about it. I actually caught the original NYC production years ago... The show is one of my favourites but I didn't feel this was a particularly stellar production of the material that makes it so delightful. It wasn't that it was bad, and if you haven't seen the show before, you really should have a great time. However it just lacked a bit of heart - and I sort of got the impression that the company didn't get half of the 80s/NJ references they were making... |
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Post by bren on Mar 19, 2017 0:07:49 GMT
Loved this- great ensemble cast. Jon Robyns, Roxanne Pallet and Ray Quinn are all super.
Really catchy score.
Fantastic choreography.
Great staging- looked very sharp.
The book was a little questionable at times; quite crude- e.g. simulated fellatio onstage and quite a few tasteless jokes. Still it did seem like an older crowd rather than a family show crowd.
Overall I would still recommend it highly! Just maybe not one for the kids.
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Post by talkstageytome on Mar 22, 2017 0:30:17 GMT
Saw this tonight and loved it. Left grinning from ear to ear. Would 100% reccomend. Oh, and a couple got engaged on stage at the end. I died, it was so cute. Will probably write up more tomorrow but overall I thought it was fabulous. Great fun! One thing that did trouble me though... (spoiler) {Spoiler - click to view}
Did Linda technically rape Robbie on the night she comes back? I couldn't track exactly what happened, but it felt like that is what was suggested... |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2017 9:25:06 GMT
Ok so I'm not normally one for public proposals but that made me go "ahhh" and I agree left me proper grinning!
{Spoiler - click to view}
I wasn't sure either, whether they actually did the deed? did they stop? if not kinda sorta probably yes? (all to say it's not terribly clear, but certainly wasn't terribly nice)
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Post by HereForTheatre on Mar 22, 2017 11:55:48 GMT
Saw this tonight and loved it. Left grinning from ear to ear. Would 100% reccomend. Oh, and a couple got engaged on stage at the end. I died, it was so cute. Will probably write up more tomorrow but overall I thought it was fabulous. Great fun! One thing that did trouble me though... (spoiler) {Spoiler - click to view}
Did Linda technically rape Robbie on the night she comes back? I couldn't track exactly what happened, but it felt like that is what was suggested... Glad you enjoyed it. I thought you would. It's just good fun isn't it. |
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Post by talkstageytome on Mar 22, 2017 13:07:30 GMT
Really great fun, from the first song to last.
Loved the garish thrift shop chic costume design. The whole production felt overwhelmingly bright and clashy and I adored it!
Obviously Jon Robyns was great, I'm a big fan and he never disappoints. Cassie Compton was really cute as well, and Roxanne Pallett has a great voice!
Aside from the slightly shifty thing I posted under the spoiler warning in my last post (which is part of the story anyway, and not this individual production - that's if it happened at all!) I couldn't fault this tour. I'll be seeing it again with a friend in Bromley later in the year and I really can't wait!
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Post by Stasia on Mar 22, 2017 13:37:05 GMT
If someone wants to see Simon Bolland as Robbie he is on both shows today. And if someone booked this in frigging July to see Jon Robyns and got a leave approved for that and flied over 1600 miles for that... than it's just unlucky me  Anyone needs front row ticket for this eve? Hope they do returns |
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Post by talkstageytome on Mar 22, 2017 13:57:32 GMT
Ahh, oh no Stasia! Are you going to try and swap them for another day?
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Post by infofreako on Mar 22, 2017 14:04:58 GMT
Ahh, oh no Stasia! Are you going to try and swap them for another day? Just when you were saying he never disappoints |
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Post by ruby on Mar 22, 2017 17:37:24 GMT
I saw this in Bristol. Hadn't really considered going until my friend saw it in Cardiff and said it was good
I was very pleasantly surprised at how good it was, fluffy fun,but very well done. I hadn't seen Jon Robyns on stage since Avenue Q and he was just brilliant.
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Post by Stasia on Mar 22, 2017 18:09:49 GMT
Ahh, oh no Stasia! Are you going to try and swap them for another day? Just did! I saw the matinee and loved the show and the understudy guy (he looks and sounds pretty much like Jon's brother, haha) but I swapped the evening ticket for Saturday eve and hoping to finally see Jon as Robbie. He promises to be there so I hope I won't be walking around London with huuuuge and heavy bottle for another day  Had to let my Frogs ticket go but you know, priorities  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2017 19:22:19 GMT
Stasia I'm so happy it looks like you'll get to see Jon, would have been so disappointed for you if not!
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Post by Dawnstar on Mar 24, 2017 18:27:18 GMT
After a lot of dithering I finally got round to booking a ticket for this next Friday. There's a 5pm performance which is perfect timing as work finishes early on a Friday. Ticket cost £38.75, which is more than I pay for most West End shows but no day seats or TKTS for local theatre. Now I just hope I can bear the show. I'm mostly going to see Samuel Holmes & Jon Robyns.
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Post by Stasia on Mar 24, 2017 19:35:13 GMT
After a lot of dithering I finally got round to booking a ticket for this next Friday. There's a 5pm performance which is perfect timing as work finishes early on a Friday. Ticket cost £38.75, which is more than I pay for most West End shows but no day seats or TKTS for local theatre. Now I just hope I can bear the show. I'm mostly going to see Samuel Holmes & Jon Robyns. As far as I know Jon is not doing 5pm Friday ones, you better check it! |
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Post by Dawnstar on Mar 24, 2017 20:17:36 GMT
As far as I know Jon is not doing 5pm Friday ones, you better check it! Oh. Damn! Unfortunately the box office is not at the theatre but a company that does bookings for several local venues so I doubt they'd know if I asked. |
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Post by Phantom of London on Mar 24, 2017 22:00:44 GMT
Seeing this tomorrow afternoon, my local theatre.
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Post by Dawnstar on Mar 26, 2017 20:32:04 GMT
As far as I know Jon is not doing 5pm Friday ones, you better check it! There's nothing on the show's website or the theatre's website & when I tweeted Jon I got no reply so I don't know how else I am supposed to find out. Any ideas anyone? |
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Post by Stasia on Mar 27, 2017 16:02:36 GMT
As far as I know Jon is not doing 5pm Friday ones, you better check it! There's nothing on the show's website or the theatre's website & when I tweeted Jon I got no reply so I don't know how else I am supposed to find out. Any ideas anyone? Try nessaging the understudy maybe? Jon mentioned that he is not supposed to do early Friday shows to me in January, and I forgot to ask if smth changed, as I haven't booked Fridays myself |
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Post by Dawnstar on Mar 27, 2017 20:23:51 GMT
There's nothing on the show's website or the theatre's website & when I tweeted Jon I got no reply so I don't know how else I am supposed to find out. Any ideas anyone? Try nessaging the understudy maybe? Jon mentioned that he is not supposed to do early Friday shows to me in January, and I forgot to ask if smth changed, as I haven't booked Fridays myself I've now tried messaging the show's Twitter account. I don't feel I can ask the understudy. It's one thing to ask an understudy when they'll be on if you want to see them but I don't feel it's right to ask an understudy how to avoid seeing them! |
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Post by theatremadness on Mar 28, 2017 10:34:34 GMT
You may or may not have seen Dawnstar, but Jon has now put on twitter that he won't be performing on Friday unfortunately! |
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Post by Dawnstar on Mar 28, 2017 15:57:14 GMT
You may or may not have seen Dawnstar, but Jon has now put on twitter that he won't be performing on Friday I already had a reply back from the show's Twitter that he wouldn't be on. Going to phone the box office tonight & ask if I can switch to Thursday evening. It's far from sold out for any performance so hope they'll allow it. |
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