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Post by theatremadness on Feb 11, 2016 23:32:54 GMT
At the New London from April 9th according to Baz, with Gina Beck, Rebecca Trehearn and Emmanuel Kojo  |
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Post by talkstageytome on Feb 12, 2016 0:55:02 GMT
Fabulous, I never got to see this in Sheffield but was dying too. And glad to see that Rebecca is still with the show, she's marvelous!
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Post by Michael on Feb 12, 2016 5:16:48 GMT
Fabulous, I never got to see this in Sheffield but was dying too. And glad to see that Rebecca is still with the show, she's marvelous! Happy to see Rebecca back on a West End stage, right where she belongs - if only it was another show. Seen it in Sheffield, and despite not knowing who to blame (technically, everything (sound, orchestra, set, cast etc.) was great), I didn't really enjoy Showboat (I guess these old-fashioned shows just aren't my cup of tea). As big as the crush I'm having on her is, I can't get myself to sit through this again. |
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Post by wickedgrin on Feb 12, 2016 9:50:49 GMT
I will certainly be sitting through this again - I thought it was marvellous. I will miss Michael Xavier though.
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Post by Laineee on Feb 12, 2016 10:21:44 GMT
Very happy to find that the first preview coincides with my next trip to London.... just have to hope that they don't end up cancelling!
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Post by firefingers on Feb 12, 2016 10:25:05 GMT
Interesting, I have never seen Show Boat so I think I will simply have to go. Does anyone know how big the orchestra was during the Crucible run?
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Post by MrBunbury on Feb 12, 2016 10:35:22 GMT
When will the tickets be on sale? Londontheatre.co.uk said today at 10 AM but I cannot find any place where they are actually sold.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2016 10:43:53 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2016 10:49:25 GMT
Really want to see this - loved Rebecca Trehern in City of Angels. Think it is going to be a solo trip though, as it doesn't appeal to my husband or usual theatre going friends.
Anyone got an opinion on the side seats at this theatre? I am looking at a £39.50 tickets which for the date I want are near to the front side on. |
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Post by MrBunbury on Feb 12, 2016 11:01:57 GMT
Thanks! I have booked my ticket for July ( a good month to be on a boat on the Mississippi…). |
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Post by raiseitup on Feb 12, 2016 11:04:46 GMT
I'm really very excited to see this as I never managed to get up to Sheffield. The cast is delectable too, any guesses as to who's going to replace Xavier?
Also, before anyone asks...
DAY SEATS*
A limited number of Day Seats are available for personal callers at the New London Box Office from 10am (from Midday on Boxing Day & New Year's Day) on the day of the performance. (Max. 2 per person & strictly subject to availability)
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Post by Michael on Feb 12, 2016 11:24:28 GMT
Does anyone know how big the orchestra was during the Crucible run?  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2016 12:07:23 GMT
Castingwise, I wonder if they might be considering opening it with a short-term performer in the role of Gaylord then inviting Xavier back once he's done with Sunset (maybe even with a second press night). There's only a month of overlap, and they're booking until January, so it's not like it would be a short-term thing for him. I suppose it depends what he might want too, he could easily have other irons in the fire...
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Post by Someone in a tree on Feb 12, 2016 12:17:39 GMT
Hurrah. Excellent news
When I saw it in Sheffers I was head into the stage and the view was excellent. I did hear a few folk in the interval who were sat on the sides and and couldn't appreciate Blossom in its all its glory
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2016 13:06:18 GMT
Replacements for Xavier? My guesses would be:
Hadley Fraser
Dan Burton
Julian Ovenden
Alex Gaumond
or possibly a big name from the States? If so, please let it be Michael C.Hall.
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Post by firefingers on Feb 12, 2016 13:13:25 GMT
Does anyone know how big the orchestra was during the Crucible run? Cheers Michael. |
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Post by Michael on Feb 12, 2016 13:15:27 GMT
Replacements for Xavier? My guesses would be: Hadley Fraser Dan Burton Julian Ovenden Alex Gaumond or possibly a big name from the States? If so, please let it be Michael C.Hall. What was the name of one of the songs in last year's Jest End? Yeah, Killian yeah? Seriously, I could see Oliver Tompsett as Gaylord. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2016 13:22:46 GMT
Seriously, I could see Oliver Tompsett as Gaylord. I know it's incredibly childish but that character name gives you so many options for innuendo . . . |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2016 14:51:20 GMT
Isn't innuendo double-entendre? With a name like that, we're firmly in single-entendre territory, surely!
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Post by couldileaveyou on Feb 12, 2016 15:46:24 GMT
is it sure Michael won't be in it?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2016 15:49:21 GMT
is it sure Michael won't be in it? He'll be too busy helping Glenn Close with her turban. I've seen 'Fatal Attraction'. That's a woman you don't cross. Show Boat sails into London's glitzy West End on 9th April, Sunset Boulevard is on from 1st April to 7th May. |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Feb 12, 2016 16:46:09 GMT
is it sure Michael won't be in it? He'll be too busy helping Glenn Close with her turban. I've seen 'Fatal Attraction'. That's a woman you don't cross. Show Boat sails into London's glitzy West End on 9th April, Sunset Boulevard is on from 1st April to 7th May. Oh right, how silly of me (especially considering that I'm going to see sunset three times) |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2016 17:10:14 GMT
Hard to say at this point, Jelly Bean. From what they have on sale so far, it looks like the entire front section of stalls has gone, and they will play almost on 3 sides on a thrust stage. If that happens, then the sides should be good, I think. When I saw it in Sheffers I was head into the stage and the view was excellent. I did hear a few folk in the interval who were sat on the sides and and couldn't appreciate Blossom in its all its glory Thanks for this theatremonkey and Reich. I've blown my theatre budget and gone for the face on ticket. You only live once...... |
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Post by Michael on Feb 12, 2016 18:31:23 GMT
Isn't innuendo double-entendre? Innuendo is Italian for "suppository." (Bob Monkhouse - may his dear soul rest in peace) And I always thought it was a Queen song. You learn something new every day |
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Post by loureviews on Feb 12, 2016 20:46:56 GMT
Top prices in excess of £125 apparently, but mid-prices at £75 and £50-odd.
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