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Post by kz on Oct 15, 2023 10:06:40 GMT
ceebee I think that could be very emotional indeed! Have a great time and please report back.
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Post by westendboy on Oct 15, 2023 16:26:08 GMT
I'm so gutted I've missed my chance to see this! Hopefully this production gets a transfer soon!
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Post by ceebee on Oct 15, 2023 21:26:37 GMT
I'm so gutted I've missed my chance to see this! Hopefully this production gets a transfer soon! No announcements today after the final show, but 'watch this space'... |
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Post by ceebee on Oct 15, 2023 21:35:42 GMT
ceebee I think that could be very emotional indeed! Have a great time and please report back. Well, I've seen this production many times since it opened, but I think today's second half was the best I have ever seen them do it. They just found another gear and it was close to perfect. Love the fact this production has been getting tweaks throughout the run as it continues to be refined. Many of the cast were very emotional at the end, and why not? What a magical journey they have taken us on this summer, etched into my head and heart forever. An absolute unbridled joy. |
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Post by ruraljuror on Oct 16, 2023 13:38:48 GMT
ceebee I think that could be very emotional indeed! Have a great time and please report back. Well, I've seen this production many times since it opened, but I think today's second half was the best I have ever seen them do it. They just found another gear and it was close to perfect. Love the fact this production has been getting tweaks throughout the run as it continues to be refined. Many of the cast were very emotional at the end, and why not? What a magical journey they have taken us on this summer, etched into my head and heart forever. An absolute unbridled joy. I was also there, for my third visit. Magical is exactly the word for this production, you could really feel the love from everyone involved and it was a privelege to see. |
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Post by ceebee on Nov 8, 2023 23:17:25 GMT
A nice little trailer for "The Lord of the Rings"...
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Post by westendboy on Nov 9, 2023 8:04:44 GMT
A nice little trailer for "The Lord of the Rings"... Interesting that this was posted only recently... |
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Post by toomasj on Nov 9, 2023 8:25:19 GMT
Oh incidentally this is going to the CFT, announcement next Friday
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Post by westendboy on Nov 9, 2023 8:58:43 GMT
Oh incidentally this is going to the CFT, announcement next Friday Insider source, I presume? Interesting choice of venue. I wonder how they'll incorporate the outdoor elements? I'm not familiar with the CFT, so would it be a suitable venue for this show? |
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Post by ceebee on Nov 9, 2023 9:03:44 GMT
Oh incidentally this is going to the CFT, announcement next Friday Insider source, I presume? Interesting choice of venue. I wonder how they'll incorporate the outdoor elements? I'm not familiar with the CFT, so would it be a suitable venue for this show? There's a large expanse of field with trees outside the two theatres, so I think it would be very suitable. I really hope that this happens - would be nice to see it do a short run in Chichester, back in to the Watermill for summer then perhaps off on its travels or even into London if it sells like it did this year. Speculation on my part - I know nothing. |
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Post by JustJ on Nov 9, 2023 9:52:30 GMT
I would love for them to build a new venue (similiar to what CFT did with Barnum years ago) for this production...
Either way, I will be going back to visit this incredible production!
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Post by Someone in a tree on Nov 9, 2023 10:14:46 GMT
Isnt Miss Saigon also going to be helicoptered into Chichester
- see what i did there?
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Post by westendboy on Nov 9, 2023 14:00:03 GMT
Insider source, I presume? Interesting choice of venue. I wonder how they'll incorporate the outdoor elements? I'm not familiar with the CFT, so would it be a suitable venue for this show? There's a large expanse of field with trees outside the two theatres, so I think it would be very suitable. I really hope that this happens - would be nice to see it do a short run in Chichester, back in to the Watermill for summer then perhaps off on its travels or even into London if it sells like it did this year. Speculation on my part - I know nothing. I do hope we see this production travel around the country soon and if a London production were to be mounted, I'll be sure to not miss it again! But if it does go to Chichester, I'll make sure to head down there! |
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Post by theatrefan62 on Nov 10, 2023 16:22:00 GMT
Oh incidentally this is going to the CFT, announcement next Friday As an early festival 2024 announcement or outside of festival? |
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Post by toomasj on Nov 10, 2023 18:22:41 GMT
Oh incidentally this is going to the CFT, announcement next Friday As an early festival 2024 announcement or outside of festival? I’m afraid I don’t know - I literally got a WhatsApp from a friend who works in theatre as they know I love the show, I posted it here. Just hope it’s true, I love this production. |
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Nov 10, 2023 23:51:58 GMT
As an early festival 2024 announcement or outside of festival? I’m afraid I don’t know - I literally got a WhatsApp from a friend who works in theatre as they know I love the show, I posted it here. Just hope it’s true, I love this production. they don't normally announce their season until the year of, so i'd be surprised if they went for this one now |
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Post by alicechallice on Nov 17, 2023 11:29:29 GMT
No announcement yet...
And CFT would usually tease that something is being announced before doing so, surely?
It would seem a bit odd to have this appearing before the start of the next season (usually late March/April) because the weather wouldn't be ideal for the outdoors stuff.
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Post by theatrefan62 on Nov 17, 2023 11:33:20 GMT
I'm pretty sure they have announced shows before in advance of the February festival announcement. But it is rare
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Post by ruthieh on Nov 17, 2023 16:54:20 GMT
Email from the Watermill yesterday stated they’d had over 17000 audience members come to see this. A phenomenal result for this tiny theatre. Well done .
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 17, 2023 17:04:18 GMT
Maybe the Watermill will bring it back next summer?
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Post by westendboy on Nov 17, 2023 17:34:36 GMT
Maybe the Watermill will bring it back next summer? With how successful it was, I wouldn't be surprised if this is on the cards. Could potentially bring in more interest before transferring? |
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Post by ceebee on Nov 17, 2023 19:37:32 GMT
If you look at the recent adverts for Watermill jobs, reading between the lines I see this returning for an extended run in more than one theatre. If I was a betting man I'd say (in no particular order) Watermill, Chichester, Regent's Park.
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Post by ruthieh on Nov 17, 2023 20:20:53 GMT
They’ve certainly come back fighting from losing their ACE funding…
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Post by Courfeyrac on Nov 18, 2023 9:42:37 GMT
I would love to get the chance to see this production again. Whether that means making another trip down to Newbury or elsewhere, I'd be more than happy to do so! Here's hoping it pops up again somewhere.
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Post by NeilVHughes on Nov 18, 2023 10:33:47 GMT
Regent’s Park would be perfect on a warm summer’s evening, no matter what if back in the Watermill I will be there.
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