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Post by xanady on Oct 2, 2019 22:56:13 GMT
Took a big group tonight and BK’s juggernaut keeps on rolling...Alex Patmore as the ‘new’ Mickey attacks the role with great energy and insight...from the awkwardness of the 7 year old Mickey through to the gritty portrayal of the unravelling of the character in Act 2,he nails the part and is a worthy successor to the brilliant Sean Jones.
Big shout out to Chloe Taylor who is now my favourite ever Mrs Lyons...really edgy and authentic as she descends into twisted madness.
Lyn Paul in tears at the end of TMINT and an instant SO.
This show could run forever.
On the coach home some members of the group felt that there were some changes to the orchestration and further exposition added in scenes towards the end of the show,compared to past visits to the show.
Always wonder why WR didn’t try to write more MT after the original success of this show.
Back next week with a different group.
Finally got a BB mug at the merch stall after trying to get my hands on one for years...was told it’s only just been added to the merch range.
10/10 as always!
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Post by drowseychap on Oct 10, 2019 0:54:04 GMT
Was going to see this tonight first time in 5 years and my 56 th time just to see Lyn as it’s her last tour ..... there’s no offers on and tickets are quite pricey .... tonight circle was less than half full and quite a few rear stalls seats but still cheapest seat around £35 restricted view most seats £40-50
Oh well another time
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Post by hannechalk on Oct 19, 2019 15:40:27 GMT
Bit of a situation going on in Derby - Alex Patmore cannot perform as Mickey, so his understudy Connor Bannister had his debut as Mickey last night, and to be on for the rest of the weekend.
During the first act this afternoon, Connor was also taken ill, and one of the other actors has stepped in, playing with script in hand. I'm guessing it is Shaun McCourt, who is understudy Eddie.
Which means he will have played both Eddie and Mickey in the same week, as he made his debut as Eddie earlier this week.
Not sure yet what the plan is for tonight.
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Post by shady23 on Oct 19, 2019 19:48:36 GMT
Amazing stuff
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Post by shady23 on Oct 19, 2019 19:49:52 GMT
Sean Jones has apparently returned to go on tonight!
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Post by hannechalk on Oct 19, 2019 20:18:28 GMT
Sean Jones has apparently returned to go on tonight! Correct. I've known for hours, but couldn't say. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 24, 2019 5:19:47 GMT
Interview with Shaun McCourt on this weeks West End Frame podcast, about how he ended up playing Mickey on Saturday, unrehearsed.
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Post by hannechalk on Oct 26, 2019 21:40:32 GMT
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Post by Mark on Nov 8, 2019 18:50:47 GMT
Just booked my tickets for Sunderland. Can never resist this show whenever it comes around.
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Post by peggysue on Nov 9, 2019 23:03:04 GMT
I also love this show and see it every time it comes to Sunderland. Looking forward to seeing the new members of the cast
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Post by clair on Nov 19, 2019 16:22:21 GMT
Just lost a little of my excitement for seeing this in Dartford this week - just had a call from them saying that due to summer refurbishments my seat was being changed from central row B to right out on the end. When I said I wasn't happy the guy was full of the seat configuration etc changing, a need to move things around etc, I finally got through that I wasn't happy and got moved to central row A, the seat in front of the one I had booked originally, despite having been told the move was due to aisle seats being needed for access. I'm still an aisle seat one row further forward! To be honest I think I was moved because I had a single seat and it was easier for them, not expecting to get someone who regularly goes to the theatre and knows where she wants to sit, hence booking as soon as it was on sale. It wasn't the guy on the phone's fault, I feel sorry for him having to do all the work whilst an uncaring management sit back and expect it to just happen - and I did tell him that. I had a look and various extra seats have become available through the week - probably due to others not being happy. The Orchard will not be on my list of theatres to visit in future unless I'm desperate to see something and it's my only choice. I had planned possibly going on Thursday as well, they've lost that sale.
Good thing I love the show, and Lyn Paul, enough to know I'll still love the show.
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Post by xanady on Nov 19, 2019 16:36:57 GMT
^Good for you for sticking to your guns.Agree that it is not the poor box office staffers fault.Did that job as a student a lifetime ago and you get flack from all and sundry....verbal aggression and physical threats....and that was just the theatre management!! Lol
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Post by Mark on Nov 19, 2019 22:22:54 GMT
Is Lynn Paul leaving after this week in Dartford?
If yes, anyone know who will play Mrs J in Sunderland?
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Post by peggysue on Nov 20, 2019 9:48:05 GMT
Lynn Paul will be on in Sunderland. She has stated this on her Twitter account
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Post by hannechalk on Nov 20, 2019 14:15:57 GMT
Is Lynn Paul leaving after this week in Dartford? If yes, anyone know who will play Mrs J in Sunderland? Dartford was originally meant to be Lyn's final week, but Kenwright added two more weeks on. So: This week Dartford. Next week off (for the whole show, not just Lyn) From 3 December Sunderland. From 10 December Eastbourne. |
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Post by TallPaul on Nov 20, 2019 14:23:41 GMT
From 10 December Eastbourne. There's an offer on Travelzoo for Eastbourne. £20 for Bands A & B, £15 for Band C. All performances except both on Saturday. Use promo code: TRAVELZOO. |
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Post by hannechalk on Nov 25, 2019 11:47:40 GMT
I have deleted my post about Lyn's final performances in Eastbourne.
Make of that what you will, but not yet publicly.
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Post by hannechalk on Nov 29, 2019 13:09:43 GMT
Bill Kenwright Ltd have now confirmed to a fan Lyn Paul will continue as Mrs Johnstone in Spring Tour 2020.
Delighted to see my personal favourite Mrs Johnstone continue, but they shouldn't have billed this last leg as her farewell-tour.
I understand theatre is a fickle business, and I don't blame her for taking work when offered.
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Post by LaLuPone on Nov 29, 2019 13:17:17 GMT
I just want Linzi back  |
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Post by Roxie on Nov 29, 2019 14:58:10 GMT
I just want Linzi back I'm sure she'll be back at some point! I don't think she's done with it totally. |
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Post by The Lost on Dec 1, 2019 18:11:06 GMT
I've compiled a list of every run Lyn Paul has had in Blood Brothers. I've also made a note of every time it's been publicly stated, either in a press release or by Lyn herself, that it'll be her final run. She's had what must be at least 7 different final runs, so I wouldn't be surprised if we got a farewell farewell tour in autumn 2020.
West End - April 1997 (3 week run before going out on tour)
UK Tour - 5th May to 20th September 1997
West End - October 1997 to July 1999 (10th anniversary of West End production on 28th July 1998. Emergency cover for Bernie Nolan on tour on 20th April 1998 and took 2 weeks out to play Mrs Johnstone at the Liverpool Empire in December 1998)
West End - October to 4th December 1999 (4th Dec billed as her "farewell performance")
West End - 7th to 12th August 2000 (holiday cover for Denise Nolan)
West End - 9th October to December 2000
West End - 15th January to 5th May 2001 (5th May is her "farewell performance")
West End - 25th to 30th March 2002 (holiday cover for Linda Nolan)
UK Tour - 1st to 20th April 2002 ("having been persuaded by producer Bill Kenwright to reprise her role as Mrs. Johnstone just one last time, Lyn insists that this time it really will be the last.")
West End - 2nd to 7th December 2002 (holiday cover for Linda Nolan)
West End - 31st March to 5th April 2003 (holiday cover for Linda Nolan)
West End - 1st September 2003 to 10th April 2004 (Siobhan McCarthy covers from late November to 6th December as Lyn had laryngitis)
West End - 1st June to 17th July 2004
West End - 6th September 2004 to 8th January 2005 ("after appearing in Blood Brothers for more than seven years, Lyn Paul calls it quits on Saturday, 8th January")
West End - Not sure when (a week's illness cover for Linda Nolan)
UK Tour - 20th February to 29th April 2006 (illness cover for Linda Nolan who had been diagnosed with breast cancer)
UK Tour - 3rd to 21st October 2006 ("filling in" for Linda Nolan)
UK Tour - 18th December 2007 to 26th January 2008 (special run to celebrate Liverpool's year as European City of Culture)
West End - February to 27th September 2008 (holiday from 3rd-22nd March, time out for a back injury from end of May to 19th June and another holiday in early August. 20th anniversary of West End production on 28th July. 27th September billed as "Lyn's last-ever performance in the show")
UK Tour - 18th August to December 2009
UK Tour - 1st February to July 2010 (Vivienne Carlyle covers from 22nd-27th March as Lyn had a chest infection)
West End - 31st August to 19th November 2010 (Lyn leaves a day before her scheduled last show due to her mother's illness)
West End - 29th October to 10th November 2012 (closes in the West End on 10th November)
UK Tour - 11th January to 16th April 2016
UK Tour - 19th September to November(?) 2016
UK Tour - January to April 2017 (30th anniversary tour - Rebecca Storm covers Mrs Johnstone for 2 weeks in Dublin at the end of March)
UK Tour - 29th August to 2nd December 2017 (Lyn misses 2 weeks in October due to a cough)
UK Tour - January to 26th May 2018 (Lyn misses a week at the end of January and 2 weeks in February due to bronchitis. Lyn says "I have decided to hang up my pinny and how great that Mrs. J. and I will part ways, after 21 years, in my home town")
UK Tour - 6th August to 14th December 2019 (farewell tour, Lyn's last show originally scheduled for 23rd November, then moved to 14th December, then moved to the spring)
UK Tour - January to mid-Spring 2020 (presumably)
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Post by Seriously on Dec 1, 2019 21:05:26 GMT
Imagine spending lots of money on theatre tickets to see her final ever show, plus travel, accommodation and time off work. Only to find out that yet again, it's a lie.
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Post by Mark on Dec 1, 2019 21:07:48 GMT
Imagine spending lots of money on theatre tickets to see her final ever show, plus travel, accommodation and time off work. Only to find out that yet again, it's a lie. Just like Barry Mannilow - now on his 23rd Farewell tour. |
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Post by hannechalk on Dec 2, 2019 15:46:49 GMT
Imagine spending lots of money on theatre tickets to see her final ever show, plus travel, accommodation and time off work. Only to find out that yet again, it's a lie. No, no, no, Kenwright makes out WE misunderstood. One fan from Yorkshire booked a whole weekend based on the fact (at the time) that Eastbourne would be her final dates. If it wasn't Lyn's last date, they wouldn't have booked it. Spent lots of money. I personally managed to get my train refunded, and could still cancel my hotel, but the theatre have been told by Kenwright not to refund the ticket-price to fans. Also, rumour has it now that not only is it Lyn's farewell goodbye farewell tour, but also the tour's farewell tour. Spring 2020 is only booked for 10 weeks so far, and other fans and I have not been able to find any dates after Lichfield in April. Usually there would be announcements from theatres by now 'Coming in September 2020...'. |
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Post by clair on Dec 3, 2019 11:52:53 GMT
If it really is the tour Farewell then it does make more sense to stick with Lyn Paul. Personally I'm delighted as she's my ultimate Mrs J and the Spring dates have far more venues near me than this recent tour. As for Lyn, I'm sure she's meant it each time she's said no more but work is work when all's said and done and it must be flattering to know you're wanted back so often
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