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Post by Nelly on Nov 11, 2016 12:19:06 GMT
The Emmett for this tour was cast ages ago (somewhere back in this thread), and I thought then that it was early. Never heard of Rita Simons before. Hope she's good. As I said earlier, you can' sleepwalk through Paulette as she's got such a strong character, lots of jokes etc. etc. Yeah Paulette doesn't need to have an amazing singing voice but as long as she can do the jokes and humour well then you should be alright  She totally does need to! I've always thought Mazz Murray would make an AMAZING Paulette. She wouldn't tour though. I was disappointed by all the main Paulette's in the West End version. Jodie Jacobs was far and beyond the best there's been (in the UK). Ireland (even with the rewrites) is such a lovely song if you have the vocal chops to do it justice and nail the end note. |
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 11, 2016 16:20:47 GMT
Never settle for someone who can just do the comedy. They need to be able to sing the pants out of Ireland (Orfeh and Jodie Jacobs being prime examples - the end note of Ireland reprise defines whether the actress can play Paulette - the joy in that moment is that character in one note
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2016 16:25:55 GMT
Okay I didn't mean it like that, I think I phased it wrong.
I meant that I'd rather have an amazing singer playing Elle than Paulette as Elle has to sing two huge songs (Legally Blonde and So Much Better that latter of which needs huge pipes for the ending!) and as Paulette only has one solo if producers want a headline name then that is a good role to put them into, if you get what I mean? OBVIOUSLY you would want a great singer and great actress/comedianne to play that role too
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2016 16:34:27 GMT
Anyone know the website for this production??
Seen on an article about the casting that the tour will kick off in Bromley and travel to places like Manchester, Southampton, Woking etc until April 2028
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Post by robmac on Nov 11, 2016 16:49:59 GMT
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Post by theatremadness on Nov 11, 2016 16:52:37 GMT
Anyone know the website for this production?? Seen on an article about the casting that the tour will kick off in Bromley and travel to places like Manchester, Southampton, Woking etc until April 2028Good luck finding anyone to sign onto an 11 year tour!!  |
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Post by garetha on Nov 13, 2016 6:18:57 GMT
Anyone know the website for this production?? Its a UK Productions tour I believe. Seen on an article about the casting that the tour will kick off in Bromley and travel to places like Manchester, Southampton, Woking etc until April 2028 |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2016 20:38:26 GMT
I'm really debating whether to see this or not. I have been waiting for a tour of this for agesssss but I recently watched the London bootleg online and loved it! I'm not sure if I want to see it or not again, especially if it isn't by the same producing company.
I dont know why but I always find Legally Blonde and Hairspray similar shows and over the two, I'd probably rather seen the latter.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2016 11:38:44 GMT
www.ukproductions.co.uk/production-hire/legally-blonde/These are some productions shots from the recent UK Productions amateur production of LB. Maybe the upcoming UK tour will have a similar set to this with tweaks such as automation. On a side note, I think Natasha J Barnes would be a good Elle and Alexia Khadime would be a good Vivienne.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2016 11:43:42 GMT
www.ukproductions.co.uk/production-hire/legally-blonde/These are some productions shots from the recent UK Productions amateur production of LB. Maybe the upcoming UK tour will have a similar set to this with tweaks such as automation. On a side note, I think Natasha J Barnes would be a good Elle and Alexia Khadime would be a good Vivienne. Who designed that set, it is horrible! For amateur sure, but this cannot be a professional touring production set... but then again, Kenwright. |
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Post by daniel on Dec 3, 2016 14:20:05 GMT
The upcoming tour is being produced by UK Productions....so I really wouldn't be surprised if that is the set they use.
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Post by Paul on Dec 3, 2016 15:47:55 GMT
www.ukproductions.co.uk/production-hire/legally-blonde/These are some productions shots from the recent UK Productions amateur production of LB. Maybe the upcoming UK tour will have a similar set to this with tweaks such as automation. On a side note, I think Natasha J Barnes would be a good Elle and Alexia Khadime would be a good Vivienne. Are you serious? I have seen both Natasha and Alexia and really enjoyed both performers but they aren't right for either role. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2016 15:51:11 GMT
The upcoming tour is being produced by UK Productions....so I really wouldn't be surprised if that is the set they use. Its alright, but its got such a cartoony feel which I really don't like! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2016 15:07:11 GMT
I am debating booking this but I want to know what UK productions are going to do with it. Is it likely to look amateurish like with those sets? I do love the show and I'm sure Rita will be fab as Paulette but I don't want the show to be different to the original production value as I really enjoyed that.
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Post by biffo on Dec 29, 2016 18:07:02 GMT
Calm down! This isn't the set being used
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2016 18:30:26 GMT
Calm down! This isn't the set being used Oh interesting, thank you for sharing that! I hope they go to town with this production |
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Post by biffo on Jan 4, 2017 18:09:04 GMT
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Post by biffo on Jan 4, 2017 18:16:31 GMT
Edinburgh Festval Theatre
27th Nov - 3rd Dec
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2017 18:27:28 GMT
Is there a website for this yet?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2017 18:36:38 GMT
Lovely. Wycombe for me then.
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Post by biffo on Jan 4, 2017 20:07:23 GMT
Is there a website for this yet? Not yet. One can only assume, but the producers are very busy for a few more weeks with various Panto's. I would think once they're out of the way we'll get to hear more about the show, including website info |
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Post by biffo on Jan 31, 2017 20:05:41 GMT
High Wycombe
25th - 30th September 2017
Nottingham Derngate Theatre
Monday 16th Oct - 21st Oct
Edinburgh Festval Theatre
27th Nov - 3rd Dec
Anybody know anymore dates?
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Post by Phantom of London on Jan 31, 2017 20:49:46 GMT
Bromley - Churchill
14th Sep - 23rd Sep
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Post by ptwest on Jan 31, 2017 20:51:19 GMT
High Wycombe 25th - 30th September 2017 Nottingham Derngate Theatre Monday 16th Oct - 21st Oct Edinburgh Festval Theatre 27th Nov - 3rd Dec Anybody know anymore dates?
Thanks for the info - just pointing out that Nottingham Derngate should be Northampton Derngate.
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Post by benny20 on Jan 31, 2017 20:57:45 GMT
High Wycombe 25th - 30th September 2017 Nottingham Derngate Theatre Monday 16th Oct - 21st Oct Edinburgh Festval Theatre 27th Nov - 3rd Dec Anybody know anymore dates? Lowry Salford wc 28 May 2018...hopefully to be confirmed soon |
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She totally does need to! I've always thought Mazz Murray would make an AMAZING Paulette. She wouldn't tour though. I was disappointed by all the main Paulette's in the West End version. Jodie Jacobs was far and beyond the best there's been (in the UK). Ireland (even with the rewrites) is such a lovely song if you have the vocal chops to do it justice and nail the end note. 
