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Post by paplazaroo on Apr 1, 2017 18:28:09 GMT
Yeah I agree with the above, of course I wouldn't expect someone to drop in and learn the full version but even if you had said performer at the side of the stage reading from the script it would be better than nothing.
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Post by mallardo on Apr 1, 2017 18:30:09 GMT
You have to see the show to understand why using an unrehearsed replacement would never work. There's no possibility of reading from a script.
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Post by SageStageMgr on Apr 1, 2017 18:33:14 GMT
That being the case, why no understudies? Knowing that just one or two missing performers means cancellation, is that not extremely poor form?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2017 18:36:09 GMT
Yes- for some shows, sure script in hand can work as a better-than-cancelling approach and particularly helpful if said person has familarity with the show (like Into the Woods) But the problem with The Wild Party is that it isn't as widely performed and the repatoire 'known' as say a Sondheim. And also from my knowledge (didn't get to see it, just know the piece) it's a complex interwoven piece and rehearsing someone even script in hand for it just wouldn't work with such short notice.
Glad they're getting their final show though!
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Post by infofreako on Apr 1, 2017 20:24:15 GMT
I'd assume the lack of understudies would be down to budget. It's a complex piece definitely and they've done well throughout without understudies. Its unfortunate that it's fallen apart these last few days
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Post by SageStageMgr on Apr 1, 2017 20:39:38 GMT
I'd assume the lack of understudies would be down to budget. It's a complex piece definitely and they've done well throughout without understudies. Its unfortunate that it's fallen apart these last few days Again, that's all very well and good but not the fault of the guest... |
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Post by djp on Apr 2, 2017 3:23:58 GMT
Yeah I agree with the above, of course I wouldn't expect someone to drop in and learn the full version but even if you had said performer at the side of the stage reading from the script it would be better than nothing. it would need some quick thinkng but Dolores, who we were told was the sick actor, and has one big number is probably the most replaceable by someone who doesn't sing her big song and just reads a script.There's less time on stage, least involvement in the choregraphy, and less relationship activity going on there. If you can run the Tempest with a bloke in a suit and holding the script playing Ariel, you can get away with most things.You would need time though to arrange even that , and they didn't have that. |
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Post by djp on Apr 2, 2017 3:29:47 GMT
I'd assume the lack of understudies would be down to budget. It's a complex piece definitely and they've done well throughout without understudies. Its unfortunate that it's fallen apart these last few days At a guess you would need a younger and an older female, and a generic male. swing team . I imagine thats going to be a lot more expensive than losing a couple of shows's takings. Comes of putting on a top line cast, with an abundance of leading actors, and you assume paying them decently, in a theatre thats not got that many seats to pay for it all. . |
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Post by infofreako on Apr 2, 2017 3:53:33 GMT
Sad but true. I feel for those who missed out over the last few days and I can only assume the Saturday matinee was axed so the evening performance could go ahead. Im sure the decision wasnt taken lightly
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Post by viserys on Apr 2, 2017 5:56:16 GMT
For what's it worth, I thought the show was great and all the cast were full of energy. I couldn't tell if anyone was a bit poorly. Wasn't a fan of Ms. Ruffelle's singing, but I doubt that was illness-related... The £10 seats in the front rows were definitely a steal.
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Post by littlesally on Apr 2, 2017 10:10:02 GMT
Having seen the first preview which was frenetic and plagued by sound issues, we retuned for the final performance last night. It was stunning with great performances all round and the energy was off the scale.
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Post by Rory on May 23, 2024 17:33:56 GMT
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Post by thedrowsychaperone on May 24, 2024 8:15:52 GMT
I wonder if the Lippa version is finally having a UK production? |
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Post by topaz on May 24, 2024 9:28:14 GMT
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Post by Being Alive on May 24, 2024 9:28:40 GMT
Why won't they give us the Lippa version!!!
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Post by thedrowsychaperone on May 24, 2024 9:40:03 GMT
Why won't they give us the Lippa version!!! There have always been weird rights issues with it in the UK, have never been able to get to the bottom of it! |
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Post by stevej678 on May 24, 2024 18:20:12 GMT
Looking at the seating arrangements, or rather the lack of actual seats, I think I'll give this one a miss.  |
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Post by FrontrowverPaul on Jun 4, 2024 14:07:30 GMT
I tried to book this show yesterday.
First I had to accept a verification code to my mobile from "DICE" whoever they are before I could search dates and availability. When I entered that code on the show/venue's website I then had to specify what price ticket I wanted so I went for the cheapest. That led me to seats at the back around the £17 mark but I couldn't see on that page what seats were available at the front at other prices to make an informed choice. I gave up.
I still intend to see this show and will try again as I really enjoyed the Arts Ed production back in February 2020 but I don't think such a convoluted booking system is going to help it.
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Post by khiar on Jun 5, 2024 9:01:57 GMT
DICE is an app usually used for gigs, so I'm not surprised the booking process is rocky for theatre, it's probably not optimised for it. I'm not willing to give them my mobile just to have a look at the seating plan...
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Post by winonaforever on Jun 5, 2024 9:18:22 GMT
I can't make head or tail of it. Can you actually book the seats at the front (which look like actual seats?) because there's no way I can sit on a hard bench with no back support (I've got back injuries from an accident) The website isn't clear and the Dice app doesn't look helpful at all. I've never been to this venue and have already taken against it! (I really love this show too, so I'm feeling very annoyed about the whole thing)
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Post by nash16 on Jun 20, 2024 15:06:45 GMT
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Post by westendwhistledown on Jun 20, 2024 21:53:34 GMT
My Dearest Readers,
It has come to my attention that this production ain’t happening….
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Post by jaggy on Jun 20, 2024 22:04:28 GMT
Oh dear… do we know why? Low ticket sales?
I want to see this musical, however, I wasn't excited for this production. Casting a 20 something year old as Dolores gives student production.
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Post by topaz on Jun 20, 2024 22:46:23 GMT
Oh god - although I'm not surprised at all, I booked a cheap seat when it went onsale without thinking very hard (I have the Dice app already for gigs - I like that it doesn't charge booking fees at all, but its interface is completely counterintuitive for theatre) and have just gone and checked and appear to be literally the only person who has booked for that performance ... oh, well, a refund to look forward to for something else, I suppose.
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Post by d'James on Jun 20, 2024 23:33:09 GMT
Are they meant to be performing at West End Live this weekend?
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