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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 10, 2016 16:20:42 GMT
There's a Facebook Live event tonight in the POTO Facebook page starting at 7pm with the red carpet until 7.30, then approx 10.10pm for the gala.  |
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Post by daniel on Oct 10, 2016 17:24:26 GMT
I have a spare ticket tonight - give me a shout if interested
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Post by ncbears on Oct 10, 2016 18:22:25 GMT
Fun stories from Mr. Crawford on the Red Carpet. Love the cufflink/wig fiasco.
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Post by theatremadness on Oct 10, 2016 18:36:29 GMT
Fun stories from Mr. Crawford on the Red Carpet. Love the cufflink/wig fiasco. From Mr. Ball/Mr. Owen-Jones, I presume you mean? Didn't spot Mr. Crawford myself! Great live stream on facebook, I thought. Made it seem like a very, very special occasion indeed (which it is, of course!), and some very cool people interviewed. Very much looking forward to the stream of the gala performance after the main show now! And all from the comfort of my own home! |
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Post by ncbears on Oct 10, 2016 18:44:46 GMT
Fun stories from Mr. Crawford on the Red Carpet. Love the cufflink/wig fiasco. From Mr. Ball/Mr. Owen-Jones, I presume you mean? Didn't spot Mr. Crawford myself! Great live stream on facebook, I thought. Made it seem like a very, very special occasion indeed (which it is, of course!), and some very cool people interviewed. Very much looking forward to the stream of the gala performance after the main show now! And all from the comfort of my own home! Yes. I'm an idyit. |
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Post by theatre-turtle on Oct 10, 2016 20:02:39 GMT
Aanyone else here alone? I don't think the cast is on great form tonight. I've seen this cast perform better
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Post by CG on the loose on Oct 10, 2016 20:10:39 GMT
Not seen them before but in my view, though the occasion is indeed wonderful, this cast are not living up to it, tonight at any rate. A bit sad to see the show celebrate in such a relatively mediocre fashion. Still a superb score though and glad to be here for this milestone.
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Post by zak97 on Oct 10, 2016 20:17:11 GMT
From what you've been saying, I'm glad I successfully sold my ticket for its full value. I don't think I love Phantom enough to appreciate the 'spectacle' of the event alone.
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Post by ncbears on Oct 10, 2016 21:27:06 GMT
It is now 10:26. Still no Facebook video - just promises that the wait will be worth it.
It is two minutes later - and we are getting some sound! Anticipation is building.
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Post by theatre-turtle on Oct 10, 2016 21:28:20 GMT
They just handed out the champagne. I think it will be a while yet before they restart
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Post by ncbears on Oct 10, 2016 21:42:39 GMT
Andrew: simple set
Cameron: Expensive
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Post by ncbears on Oct 10, 2016 21:45:29 GMT
Jokes about a sequel....
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 10, 2016 21:57:16 GMT
Aanyone else here alone? I don't think the cast is on great form tonight. I've seen this cast perform better Disappointing if they can't pull it out of the bag for the 30th. |
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Post by richey on Oct 10, 2016 21:57:19 GMT
"All i ask of you" as a comedy routine? Awful!!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 10, 2016 21:57:54 GMT
It is now 10:26. Still no Facebook video - just promises that the wait will be worth it. It is two minutes later - and we are getting some sound! Anticipation is building. I gave up. Put newsnight on instead. |
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Post by richey on Oct 10, 2016 21:59:43 GMT
It is now 10:26. Still no Facebook video - just promises that the wait will be worth it. It is two minutes later - and we are getting some sound! Anticipation is building. I gave up. Put newsnight on instead. You're not missing much. Very disappointing |
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Post by ncbears on Oct 10, 2016 22:02:42 GMT
The Christine Sing Off - did they do the last note live?
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Post by ctas on Oct 10, 2016 22:07:37 GMT
Unlikely, they don't usually.
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Post by ncbears on Oct 10, 2016 22:08:42 GMT
Well, that was...uninspiring. Too much cutesyness - not enough performing. Love Sierra - and loved her singing in French. Loved the final note from The Phantom about the production.
But, otherwise....meh.
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Post by zak97 on Oct 10, 2016 22:13:07 GMT
A bit underwhelming on facebook
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Post by Musicality21 on Oct 10, 2016 22:17:38 GMT
I must want jam on it but I found that totally underwhelming on Facebook. No goosebump moments for me. May have been totally different if you were actually there perhaps...
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Post by richey on Oct 10, 2016 22:17:43 GMT
Well, that was...uninspiring. Too much cutesyness - not enough performing. Love Sierra - and loved her singing in French. Loved the final note from The Phantom about the production. But, otherwise....meh. Agreed. Was that the best ex members of cast they could get? |
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Post by theatremadness on Oct 10, 2016 22:20:44 GMT
Watched the live feed with my parents and we hugely enjoyed - and absolutely loved the All I Ask of You routine. Like Last Night of the World at the Saigon 25th. If you can't have a bit of fun at a Birthday gala, when can you?!
However, once it had ended I felt rather underwhelmed by the whole affair after what had been built up. Far too much faffing from Cameron & Andrew. I'm sure the atmosphere was amazing in the theatre, but I certainly would've been a little more than disappointed.
Gutted I missed the Les Mis 30th Gala, though that felt really rather exclusive what with the lottery etc, so I didn't really have much incentive to want to be there. I will, however, before forever overjoyed that I was at the Saigon 25th Gala performance live. I really don't think an anniversary performance (live in the theatre, as opposed to a concert gala) has been matched since.
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Post by Ade on Oct 10, 2016 22:31:04 GMT
Was there tonight. Cast wasn't the best I've seen but I enjoyed it none the less. More annoyingly I had to leave part way through the finale to catch the last train home. Sierra was hands down the best of the evening (that I saw).
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Post by hitmewithurbethshot on Oct 10, 2016 22:39:10 GMT
Who was the 4th Phantom in the title song? I recognised JOJ, Ben & Gardar
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