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Post by tonyloco on Aug 30, 2017 9:32:36 GMT
As Ryan noted, there's a lot of walking but that's inevitable if stage management keep switching on the revolve.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 9:37:57 GMT
You look younger than your pic in real life too.  It was a sunny day. Better lighting! |
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Post by tonyloco on Aug 30, 2017 9:39:31 GMT
tonyloco, you have omitted one of the most astonishing members of that concert cast - ANGELA RIPPON! Who i seem to remember doing the splits? My apologies to Boob and to Angela Rippon. Yes, she was indeed in the Palladium cast and I have her described as 'DANCER' in my diary note. Along with everyone else in the large cast (except perhaps silly old Trevor McDonald who added nothing) she made a memorable contribution to the proceedings. For me it was one of the most enjoyable evenings I have ever spent in the theatre. Alas, I certainly coundn't say that about last night. |
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Follies
Aug 30, 2017 11:18:37 GMT
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Aug 30, 2017 11:18:37 GMT
I saw this last night and loved it. I have nothing to compare it to, so I can't comment on who did it better in the past.
While the time didn't fly by, I wasn't longing for an interval after an hour and when I did check my watch I was amazed at how much time had passed.
Loved seeing both Mrs Henderson's on stage and it made me wonder how Janie would have played the role had she not dropped out of that show.
I think I've been spoilt by Imelda as Rose and so any musical role now won't hit me as much.
On a side note, I spent a lot of the show convinced I recognised Young Buddy, to then discover I'd seen Fred as Collins in Rent years ago when he was at Bristol Uni. I was amazed by his talent back then so it's great to see him land a huge part in this.
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Follies
Aug 30, 2017 12:03:22 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 12:03:22 GMT
No one could ever top Lillian Montevecchi in anything she does. Wether she was in Follies, Nine or Grand Hotel, shewas always the same character.... Lillian Montevecchi!!
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Post by Mr Snow on Aug 30, 2017 13:51:20 GMT
Unrelated to your thoughts on the show but more about the fact you were there - would you have been walking from Waterloo direction at about 7.15 wearing glasses & fancy headphones? I was indeed. I'd probably say mincing rather than walking but the effect is the same. Are you my stalker? I not quite sure if it's the right protocol for stalkers to make themselves known but each to their own I suppose . . . Walking!!!! Another cloud falls from my eyes. I was waiting to see you alight where the Limo's set down. Figured someone had warned you THERE WAS NO INTERVAL and you'd decided to stay in the American Bar. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 13:59:02 GMT
Walking!!!! Another cloud falls from my eyes. I was waiting to see you alight where the Limo's set down. Figured someone had warned you THERE WAS NO INTERVAL and you'd decided to stay in the American Bar. I sometimes like to mix with the ordinary folk. I do like to live dangerously on occasions. Keeps me real innit, you get me? Oh gosh, I'm so down with the clique. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 13:59:51 GMT
>> Also, I don't know if anyone has mentioned this before but there is no interval. It's been mentioned almost endlessly. The show works infinitely better without one, trust me, and wiser heads than I seem to agree.  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 14:10:46 GMT
Guys I'm going in December, but I'd better check now...is there an interval?
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Post by dazzerlump on Aug 30, 2017 14:20:27 GMT
apparently so, I go a week on Monday and I've stopped drinking now to prepare!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 14:22:31 GMT
apparently so, I go a week on Monday and I've stopped drinking now to prepare! You'd better anyway, because if Imelda gets wind you've had ice anywhere near the theatre you're for it... |
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Follies
Aug 30, 2017 14:57:25 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 14:57:25 GMT
I didn't pee before Half a Sixpence last night or at interval, or on the hour train there... or on the way back to the train station even though I needed too and then the train home had a broken loo so no toilets on the entire train.
... I mean, granted I found a bush as soon as I got off the train, but I think I'll be okii at this one.
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Post by dazzerlump on Aug 30, 2017 15:01:15 GMT
I didn't pee before Half a Sixpence last night or at interval, or on the hour train there... or on the way back to the train station even though I needed too and then the train home had a broken loo so no toilets on the entire train. ... I mean, granted I found a bush as soon as I got off the train, bit I think I'll be okii at this one. well done, you have proved your worth, you may now take on Follies! hehe |
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Post by wickedgrin on Aug 30, 2017 15:02:07 GMT
And....the Bladder Control Award for 2017 goes to........danieljohnson!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 15:05:31 GMT
I accept said award!
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Post by bramble on Aug 30, 2017 15:06:31 GMT
WOW! I thought this was almost perfect. An intelligent serious production of a serious musical play. An examination of the follies of youth,of middle age and of the folly of trying to work out the future.Its done with honesty.It has moments of melancholy, mirth and beauty.I was just in awe of the writing and of the talent on stage. The music can be chilling, lilting and humorous. Of course it won't appeal to everyone, what does. But it is certainly worth anyones time.If you let it, it will more than repay an open mind.And considering it is 46 years old it still rings true in its observations of life.I love the way the cast pull together to tell each others stories.I am so glad that the National has the resources to do justice to this piece of writing.
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Post by alicechallice on Aug 30, 2017 15:11:12 GMT
Not convinced you deserve it really! By withholding for so long, you've shown a lack of aptitude of bladder management by not having a safety wee (even if you don't fully need one) at the theatre and then ended up disgracing yourself in public! Bedford (and Charlie Stemp) are mightily embarrassed for you. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 15:13:20 GMT
Not convinced you deserve it really! By withholding for so long, you've shown a lack of aptitude of bladder management by not having a safety wee (even if you don't fully need one) at the theatre and then ended up disgracing yourself in public! Bedford (and Charlie Stemp) are mightily embarrassed for you. I was testing the waters to make sure I would get through Follies!  |
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Post by alicechallice on Aug 30, 2017 15:16:55 GMT
Not convinced you deserve it really! By withholding for so long, you've shown a lack of aptitude of bladder management by not having a safety wee (even if you don't fully need one) at the theatre and then ended up disgracing yourself in public! Bedford (and Charlie Stemp) are mightily embarrassed for you. I was testing the waters to make sure I would get through Follies! By not urinating for 5 hours?! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 15:29:16 GMT
I was testing the waters to make sure I would get through Follies! By not urinating for 5 hours?! I never go anyway at the theatre really, I hate the lines to wait. I would of haily gone on the train home as I planned, but I couldn't, all the toilets were locked because the system was broken. And I've publically discraced myself after a few Jack and Cokes anyway, peeing in a bush is the least of my worries. And anyway, the way people made such a fuss on here about the interval peeing situation, you'd think people were forced to hold it for 5 hours! |
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Post by Tibidabo on Aug 30, 2017 15:35:51 GMT
Deleted.
Blocked irritating poster instead.
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Post by sf on Aug 30, 2017 19:44:34 GMT
And anyway, the way people made such a fuss on here about the interval peeing situation, you'd think people were forced to hold it for 5 hours! I'm going (as it were) on Tuesday. I'm thinking no liquids after tomorrow night, JUST to make sure. |
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Post by tonyloco on Aug 31, 2017 10:22:17 GMT
WOW! I thought this was almost perfect. An intelligent serious production of a serious musical play. An examination of the follies of youth,of middle age and of the folly of trying to work out the future.Its done with honesty.It has moments of melancholy, mirth and beauty.I was just in awe of the writing and of the talent on stage. The music can be chilling, lilting and humorous. Of course it won't appeal to everyone, what does. But it is certainly worth anyones time.If you let it, it will more than repay an open mind.And considering it is 46 years old it still rings true in its observations of life.I love the way the cast pull together to tell each others stories.I am so glad that the National has the resources to do justice to this piece of writing. I am delighted that bramble had this response to 'Follies' because it is almost identical to the way I felt after seeing the Palladium Gala back in February 2007 when I wrote in my diary: "A huge cast of top West End performers gave a truly magnificent performance of one of the iconic musical shows of the 20th century. I am still speechless with admiration for the skill and depth with which the whole cast delivered the show. It made one admire all over again the wonderful music and lyrics of Sondheim and the brilliant book by James Goldman." As I have already posted, I had some reservations about the present production but the National Theatre has to be thanked for staging the show so lavishly and making it available to a new audience, as well as us old curmudgeons who are sure to prefer something seen many years ago! Maybe I will go and have another look with an open mind and reassess the things that I didn't like, and perhaps this time I won't have a woman next to me eating a doner kebab and massaging her foot as described in my post on bad audience behaviour! |
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Post by wickedgrin on Aug 31, 2017 13:34:53 GMT
Maybe I will go and have another look with an open mind and reassess the things that I didn't like, and perhaps this time I won't have a woman next to me eating a doner kebab and massaging her foot as described in my post on bad audience behaviour! I have found in the past my enjoyment of and engagement with a show has been hugely affected by where I have been sat in the auditorium and nearby audience bad behaviour. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2017 18:48:40 GMT
See, Trafalgar Studios do it right... You leave during the show, you don't come back in. Maybe that is what the National should do with this show to stop any issues. The usher made a point of telling me as I came in, so doing that at the National. I thought you mentioned a while back that you'd not been to the National before so how do you know what's done or not done if you leave mid-show to visit the Little Boys' Room? By now, I reckon we're all aware of your views on this subject, not to mention being fully up to speed with your ability to control your bladder like a True Professional. Let's all hope that on the night you attend you'll not be struck down by some Dreadful Affliction of the Urine, when your poor little legs'll be crossing and uncrossing for all they're worth, and you'll be praying and praying that you don't need to leave the show, for shame, and more importantly because Miss Tracie of Bennett hasn't given her showstopping number yet (and for this she'll surely claim her Olivier for Best Supporting Singer of the Campest Song in Show Business) but godamnitt you just have to go. You must leave the show for a quickie. A little wee-wee. And then you struggle to get past all those Serious National Theatre punters who've paid Good Money NOT to be disturbed, and they're all tutting and cussing under their breath. And as you're mid-way draining your lemon, you catch the faintest strain of Miss Tracie caterwauling, "I'm still here... I'M STILL HEEEERRRE!" But you're not. You're not there to hear. You're in the National Theatre bogs. (Not updated for years and years and years...) But the worst is yet to come for the punishment at the National is far, far more severe than denying you re-entry, like they do at the Trafalgar Studios. Do you know what happens to People Like You? They make you watch the rest of the performance on some pitiful little black and white monitor, a bit like the telly your old, old grandmother used to have. And it's right up high, so's you can barely see it. And the picture's all grainy, and the sound it just appalling. Crackly-like. And the ushers stand around you in a circle, a-laughing and a-jeering saying, "You foolish, foolish boy. Why didn't you just hold it in? Just like you told everyone on The Forum to do." And it's at this point you hear the audience going wild with applause. But you've missed it. Oh, Danny Boy... I hope nothing like this happens to you the night you attend. Because if it does I'll surely piss myself laughing! |
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