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Post by danb on Mar 12, 2022 23:54:41 GMT
Saw this in Bath tonight and was strangely unmoved. Niki Evans was a great Mrs J and all the pieces were there but there was something missing. I’ve no idea what.
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Post by hannechalk on May 7, 2022 15:29:20 GMT
Final two shows for this tour today at Theatr Clwyd in Mold.
Sean Jones and Daniel Taylor are saying their final goodbyes.
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Post by inthenose on May 7, 2022 17:44:15 GMT
Final two shows for this tour today at Theatr Clwyd in Mold. Sean Jones and Daniel Taylor are saying their final goodbyes. Again...! |
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Post by hannechalk on May 8, 2022 8:23:14 GMT
Final two shows for this tour today at Theatr Clwyd in Mold. Sean Jones and Daniel Taylor are saying their final goodbyes. Again...! Danny has not previously said he was leaving the show forever, he left on a temporary basis to focus on other opportunities. Although I am not ruling out him ever coming back, but this time the way he has said goodbye it seems more permanent. He has opportunities lined up which will accommodate better for time with his son and family. Sean departed in 2019 to focus on caring for his elderly ailing parents. It was a shock decision for the fans, only announced shortly before the last shows. He left mid-tour, in February. He hadn't permanently left the show before then. He was offered a farewell tour for this spring, and decided to take the opportunity, and I don't blame him for taking work he was offered. |
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Post by hannechalk on May 11, 2022 14:12:00 GMT
Despite what theatres (I'm looking at you, Liverpool Empire) may be saying regarding the Autumn 2022 Tour, the cast has not been confirmed as yet.
Sean Jones has to date not been booked for the next tour.
I can't speak for Niki Evans.
Would be nice if Kenwright would inform people in a timely manner, so theatres don't use old press releases.
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Post by hannechalk on Jun 10, 2022 20:04:37 GMT
For once Kenwright's site is up to date on time with the dates for the Autumn 2022 Tour but it won't let me post the link.
Starting 28 July in Windsor for three nights only, then on to Belfast the following week.
Despite venues announcing Niki Evans and Sean Jones starring, to date Sean has not been confirmed. I can't speak for Niki.
Starting for three nights in Windsor probably means significant cast changes.
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Post by inthenose on Jun 10, 2022 22:37:37 GMT
Yes, especially given you said a few posts up that Sean Jones and Danny Taylor are absolutely definitely leaving at the end of the spring tour. Interesting to see who replaces them when they definitely leave as promised and aren't renewed ever.
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Post by danielwhit on Jun 11, 2022 7:48:15 GMT
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Post by theatreliker on Jun 11, 2022 10:59:08 GMT
I wonder if they have a new Mrs J if they're going back to Windsor? Sort of as a preview period.
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Post by hannechalk on Jun 11, 2022 21:31:53 GMT
Yes, especially given you said a few posts up that Sean Jones and Danny Taylor are absolutely definitely leaving at the end of the spring tour. Interesting to see who replaces them when they definitely leave as promised and aren't renewed ever. They were interested in keeping Sean on, but let's just say there is a deal breaker neither party will budge on. Therefore Sean did say he wouldn't be back. |
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Post by hannechalk on Jun 13, 2022 6:12:10 GMT
Niki Evans will be back, she has been looking for digs.
So cast changes might be potential Mickey and Linda, definite Sammy, Mrs Lyons and Narrator.
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Post by inthenose on Jun 13, 2022 6:26:36 GMT
Niki Evans will be back, she has been looking for digs. So cast changes might be potential Mickey and Linda, definite Sammy, Mrs Lyons and Narrator. Potential Mickey? |
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Post by hannechalk on Jun 13, 2022 11:20:15 GMT
Niki Evans will be back, she has been looking for digs. So cast changes might be potential Mickey and Linda, definite Sammy, Mrs Lyons and Narrator. Potential Mickey? I don't know what you want me to tell you, as I've explained it already. Sean Jones has a dealbreaker if they want to renew his contract, and was told before the last show in May BKL would not budge on it. So he genuinely thought he'd done his last show. However, BKL have been in touch since to renegotiate, but at the moment it is still stuck on the same dealbreaker. If they can't come to an agreement, there may be a new Mickey. If they can come to an agreement, Sean may well return. |
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Post by hannechalk on Jul 6, 2022 16:09:35 GMT
The full cast for the Autumn 2022 Tour has been announced.
Please don't come for me - I understand auditions for Mickey had taken place, and Sean was re-signed only last week.
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Post by hannechalk on Jul 6, 2022 17:37:37 GMT
The band for Autumn Tour 2022.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 11, 2022 18:35:29 GMT
Niki Colwell Evans as Mrs Johnstone, Sean Jones (Mickey), Paula Tappenden (Mrs Lyons), Tim Churchill (Mr Lyons), Carly Burns (Linda), Grace Galloway (Donna Marie/Miss Jones), Josh Capper (Neighbour), Melissa Potts (Brenda), Andy Owens (Perkins), Jacob Yolland (Postman/Bus Conductor) and Nick Wilkes (Policeman/Teacher).
New cast Richard Munday, who previously played the role of Mickey in the West End production of Blood Brothers, as Narrator, Jay Worley (Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist) as Eddie and Timothy Lucas (Cilla the Musical) as Sammy.
The tour starts 28 July at the Theatre Royal Windsor, then visiting Belfast, Perth, Milton Keynes, Leeds, Wolverhampton, Sunderland, Stoke, Carlisle, Blackpool, Salford, Liverpool, Dartford, Aylesbury and Cardiff.
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Post by hannechalk on Jul 30, 2022 12:19:12 GMT
Blood Brothers opened last night - I have been told it was a great show, and the 'newbies' did amazing!
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Post by hannechalk on Sept 18, 2022 11:21:55 GMT
Went to see it yesterday, and it was brilliant.
Lots of small changes.
Niki Colwell Evans is just perfect as Mrs Johnstone. So much emotion in her voice.
The 'newbies' did great. Loved their take on the roles of Eddie, Sammy and the Narrator.
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Post by theatreian on Jan 10, 2023 16:19:04 GMT
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Post by conciergekey on Jan 10, 2023 17:57:15 GMT
I have a soft spot for this show. Good to see it back out there.
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Post by Sean on Jan 10, 2023 20:03:24 GMT
FYI for Dublin audiences. While the tour is in Dublin Mrs J will be played by Rebecca Storm. |
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Post by Paul on Jan 10, 2023 20:53:54 GMT
FYI for Dublin audiences. While the tour is in Dublin Mrs J will be played by Rebecca Storm. I hope Rebecca Storm doesn't do the dates when the tour comes to Derry. The last time the tour came to Derry it was Rebecca and she was without a doubt the worst Mrs J I have seen. Such a lazy, unprofessional performance. |
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Post by hannechalk on Jan 11, 2023 9:34:25 GMT
FYI for Dublin audiences. While the tour is in Dublin Mrs J will be played by Rebecca Storm. I hope Rebecca Storm doesn't do the dates when the tour comes to Derry. The last time the tour came to Derry it was Rebecca and she was without a doubt the worst Mrs J I have seen. Such a lazy, unprofessional performance. It will be Rebecca. |
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Post by hannechalk on Jan 11, 2023 9:41:07 GMT
Please note Kenwright forgot to name two people: Connor Bannister as Perkins. Nick Wilkes as Policeman/Teacher. Edit: I've just realised they've added them now. |
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Post by hannechalk on Jun 20, 2023 13:34:14 GMT
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