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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 15, 2016 20:45:16 GMT
Do they mean bored, or does board have another meaning that I'm not aware of? You'd think the person running their Twitter account would have mastered the basics of English wouldn't you? And people complain about 'over testing' school children in spelling and grammar. If we hadn't had 20 years of declining standards we wouldn't need to. However that's off topic  |
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Post by cathyfromlex on May 15, 2016 21:02:46 GMT
1. I think the use of "board" is an attempt at a pun, as in "all aboard." Show BOAT.
2. All the songs were not recorded in Sheffield. Just "You Are Love" recorded for play on Elaine Page's radio show.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 16, 2016 18:27:35 GMT
1. I think the use of "board" is an attempt at a pun, as in "all aboard." Show BOAT.2. All the songs were not recorded in Sheffield. Just "You Are Love" recorded for play on Elaine Page's radio show. Really? I dont! |
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Post by cathyfromlex on May 16, 2016 21:58:26 GMT
1. I think the use of "board" is an attempt at a pun, as in "all aboard." Show BOAT.2. All the songs were not recorded in Sheffield. Just "You Are Love" recorded for play on Elaine Page's radio show. Really? I dont! LOL-I didn't say it was a good one! But you might be right  |
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2016 9:44:57 GMT
Took myself off to a matinee yesterday, taking advantage of the half price offer.
Grey morning with rain… Not a good start. Perhaps it would turn out to be as the poor London audiences, early closure and ticket discounts indicated. Then things started to look up a bit: I bumped into Michael Flatley in Covent Garden (he smiled and thanked me when I told him how much pleasure his dancing had brought me over the years) and blow me if the rather lovely Russell Tovey wasn’t picking up some tickets from the New London box office! (He shook my hand when I told him I loved him. In everything I’d seen him in.) And then I thought, Well if Show Boat is good enough for Russell Tovey, then it’s good enough for me!
Perhaps it’s because I like the New London Theatre, with its escalator and maze of doors to enter the auditorium, or maybe because the ushers greeted me with a huge smile and told me how lucky I was to be on the front row. It could even have been because I have just returned from Natchez, Mississippi where the opening scene of the show takes place, but I knew all would be well when the lights dimmed and the orchestra struck up.
I was in for a treat! And what a treat it was…
This is a classy version of a classic piece of Musical Theatre. It’s beautifully staged, lit and directed. And what a cast! Sitting so close to the stage, you can sometimes lose the spectacle, but I love hearing each and every voice, each harmony, and you can really appreciate the work of everyone in the company. The chorus numbers really did lift the roof. And as for Rebecca Trehearn, Gina Beck and Sandra Marvin- when they sing, they SING! It’s just a show full of wonderful tunes, one after the other. And I can’t agree that it’s dated. Old times, yes; but it still has a voice when it shows what life was like not that long ago, doesn’t it?
Like some other posters, I found that the passing of time wasn’t clear or convincing enough. But I loved the Les Mis moment when the older Gaylord returned to see his young daughter, Kim. I almost expected him to whip out a little black dress and bonnet from his suitcase, and for him to present her with a dolly…
That this show isn’t being appreciated by a West End audience is an injustice, given some of the tosh that’s resided here for a long while now, and would sit more comfortably in a Holiday Camp. (Do they still exist?) Each to their own, I suppose. I mean, we’ve all seen stuff in the West End that’s not quite “West End”. Some of it I’ve really enjoyed- Love Story, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg spring to mind. But this show is worthy of the West End, in my opinion. And you’d be hard pushed to find a more talented cast sharing a stage.
So I’m glad I’ve seen it. And I would recommend others to grab the chance while it’s still here.
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Post by talkstageytome on May 19, 2016 11:13:11 GMT
I was there on the front row but yesterday evening instead and very much agree with lots of what you said. Fantastic cast (Rebecca Trehearn is a treasure, and I much preferred Chris Peluso in this show, compared to his time in Miss Saigon), lovely lighting design, just a great staging overall. To be honest, the story wasn't my cup of tea, and the friend I was with said that she thought both acts could've been from entirely separate musicals. But overall I really enjoyed myself.
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Post by samjane92 on May 19, 2016 12:36:46 GMT
I booked this months ago for yesterdays matinee on Lastminute for £19.50. My usual lastmimnute experience for Memphis and Book of Mormon was that I was upgraded. I was optimistic having taken my grandma for her birthday that as there were a large amount of seats available we would be upgraded. Not so we were tucked at the end of the circle in seats that are now advertised for half the price for wednesday matinees. There was plenty of room in the stalls so we moved down for the second half into an entirely empty row d but I have no idea why the circle was even open. The ushers could have at least suggested moving into the center of the circle before the show started as they know what is available instead after the show started a large group of people took the initiative and moved themselves. Just a shame they didnt wait until the interval.
Having said that we both loved the show. All of the voices were wonderful, not a single charecter I didnt appreciate. It is such a shame it is closing. I wanted to stand at the end but no-one else did, my grandma however couldnt resist so we both stood and gave the cast the appreciation they deserved.
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2016 13:01:32 GMT
I booked this months ago for yesterdays matinee on Lastminute for £19.50. My usual lastmimnute experience for Memphis and Book of Mormon was that I was upgraded. I was optimistic having taken my grandma for her birthday that as there were a large amount of seats available we would be upgraded. Not so we were tucked at the end of the circle in seats that are now advertised for half the price for wednesday matinees. There was plenty of room in the stalls so we moved down for the second half into an entirely empty row d but I have no idea why the circle was even open. The ushers could have at least suggested moving into the center of the circle before the show started as they know what is available instead after the show started a large group of people took the initiative and moved themselves. Just a shame they didnt wait until the interval. Having said that we both loved the show. All of the voices were wonderful, not a single charecter I didnt appreciate. It is such a shame it is closing. I wanted to stand at the end but no-one else did, my grandma however couldnt resist so we both stood and gave the cast the appreciation they deserved. The standing thing... to stand or not to stand; that is the question! I too wanted to stand, but felt that- as a "youngster" (I can assure you I am definitely not, but here, funnily enough, I most definitely was) I might have been alone, and in that case looked a Proper Knob! There are a couple of times in the past when I've thought, This deserves a standing ovation, but somehow felt that I'd be alone. So I haven't. And felt bad. At Mrs Henderson Presents a week or two back, my partner and I were the Party Poopers who refused to stand, even though this meant we couldn't see any of the curtain call, as we simply felt it wasn't worth it. We enjoyed it but that enjoyment fell far short of a standing ovation. I'm glad you both had the courage of your convictions (unlike me...  ) and stood for them. I agree, they certainly deserved it. |
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Post by theatre-turtle on May 19, 2016 14:20:26 GMT
Interestingly nobody stood when I saw show boat or Mrs Henderson
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Post by firefingers on May 19, 2016 15:14:06 GMT
Anyone know of any decent discounts for this? My mum is interested in going one evening next week.
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Post by theatremadness on May 19, 2016 15:25:38 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2016 15:34:22 GMT
Anyone know of any decent discounts for this? My mum is interested in going one evening next week. I don't think you need discounts for this one. There are some great seats for like 20 and 30 squidoolies. I had one for £20 on the side of the stalls towards the back and had a fabulous view. One of the best value seats I think I've sat in for a long time. I think it was row I. |
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Post by theatre-turtle on May 19, 2016 16:03:22 GMT
Anyone know of any decent discounts for this? My mum is interested in going one evening next week. It's one of those theatres where every seat in the stalls is great. Even the cheapest ones |
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Post by firefingers on May 19, 2016 16:09:31 GMT
Thanks for the advice gang. Will grab a discounted band B or something.
As thanks I shall reveal New London Theatre gossip: Really Useful Group have been out scouting shows this week for the New London, so if School of Rock is planning on going there, it is likely it will be after a limited run of something else.
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2016 16:23:22 GMT
Thanks for the advice gang. Will grab a discounted band B or something. As thanks I shall reveal New London Theatre gossip: Really Useful Group have been out scouting shows this week for the New London, so if School of Rock is planning on going there, it is likely it will be after a limited run of something else. How do you know all this gossip about theatres?! |
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Post by showtoones on May 19, 2016 17:14:49 GMT
Any ideas of what possible "fillers" would be?
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Post by firefingers on May 19, 2016 18:17:48 GMT
Thanks for the advice gang. Will grab a discounted band B or something. As thanks I shall reveal New London Theatre gossip: Really Useful Group have been out scouting shows this week for the New London, so if School of Rock is planning on going there, it is likely it will be after a limited run of something else. How do you know all this gossip about theatres?! I work on shows and there is loads of time for chatting where we all talk about what is going on in the industry etc. As far as which shows, I don't want to say in case people get excited or it jeopardises a show's chances. |
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Post by infofreako on May 19, 2016 18:25:19 GMT
Well, now we know school of rock opens October 22nd that leaves a fairly short gap
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Post by Someone in a tree on May 20, 2016 8:17:52 GMT
I went to see SB again last night. Brilliant. Such a great production of a great show. Such a shame it's closing - although we live in a world of Coast coffe, Nando's and Thriller
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Post by ali973 on May 20, 2016 8:54:49 GMT
^ Honestly though, did you expect this to run too long? There are by far more exciting projects out there-and good theatre to boot. It's a fine production, but I really don't see any reason for it to have a long run. Having said that, I would love it if Jersey Boys, Thriller and Beautiful would follow and clear their theatres for more exciting projects.
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Post by basdfg on May 20, 2016 8:55:30 GMT
You don't think they looking for something temporary to fill the Palladium or Durry lane post Christmas instead.
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Post by firefingers on May 20, 2016 9:39:28 GMT
it is likely it will be after a limited run of something else. A well-placed insider says that's a load of Jackson Pollarks. "School of Rock" gets announced at 10am today, no plans for fillers. Where do people get these stories from? Ok. High up members of RUG including the general manage of the New London WEREN'T at an Off-West End show one evening earlier this week. Must have imagined it. You don't think, given Show Boat's very poor ticket sales, that they wouldn't be scouting for other options to see if something more profitable could be brought in? Things turn very quickly in the West End. In 2 weeks the Wyndams went from Lady Day to a Menier transfer being a good recent example. Just because Show Boat is booking until the end of August doesn't mean it has to be there until then. |
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Post by wickedgrin on May 20, 2016 9:43:20 GMT
Saw this again yesterday. Just WONDEFUL! I may have to go again - taking advantage of those cheap midweek matinee prices!
My only slight criticism was that IMHO Chris Peluso was not as strong as Michael Xavier in Sheffield, but the girls Gina Beck and Rebecca Trehearn were just as sublime as ever!
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2016 10:34:57 GMT
Saw this again yesterday. Just WONDEFUL! I may have to go again - taking advantage of those cheap midweek matinee prices! You know, I might do the same! I can't stop playing that WONDERFUL version of Bill sung by the very lovely Rebecca Trehearn... |
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Post by basdfg on May 20, 2016 12:10:50 GMT
My mum's friend tried to book tickets for a Saturday show and apparently they mostly sold out. Is that true. Considering how its been reported to be selling is hard.
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) and stood for them. I agree, they certainly deserved it.
