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Post by nash16 on Jan 26, 2017 20:42:41 GMT
Great news to hear about this new production of this musical.
It was wonderful at the National, a few years back now.
Michael Longhurst to direct.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2017 21:16:16 GMT
what news?
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Post by nash16 on Jan 26, 2017 21:24:22 GMT
Sssh... Don't say that... You'll MAKE it news... |
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Post by ali973 on Jan 27, 2017 7:03:52 GMT
When? I never got to see this. I don't know if I want to trek it to Chichester, but might be convinced depending on the cast.
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Post by showgirl on Jan 27, 2017 7:16:04 GMT
I recall seeing this (though not even that it was at the NT), but that's all. Wish I could remember whether I had thought it any good, so I knew whether to see the CFT production.
Edit: I see the NT production was 10 years ago, so no wonder all I've retained is the title!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2017 10:15:09 GMT
I recall seeing this (though not even that it was at the NT), but that's all. Wish I could remember whether I had thought it any good, so I knew whether to see the CFT production. Edit: I see the NT production was 10 years ago, so no wonder all I've retained is the title! Like you, I saw it (although I do remember it was at the NT) but that's it! That's all I remember, so it can't have been that good, and I can't see myself going down to Chichester for this... Does washing feature in it? A laundry? Can't see the usual Chichester audiences getting too excited about it. |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Jan 27, 2017 10:16:52 GMT
Sharon D. Clarke would be great in the leading role
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2017 10:17:55 GMT
I recall seeing this (though not even that it was at the NT), but that's all. Wish I could remember whether I had thought it any good, so I knew whether to see the CFT production. Edit: I see the NT production was 10 years ago, so no wonder all I've retained is the title! Like you, I saw it (although I do remember it was at the NT) but that's it! That's all I remember, so it can't have been that good, and I can't see myself going down to Chichester for this... Does washing feature in it? A laundry? Can't see the usual Chichester audiences getting too excited about it. haha yes, there is a lot of laundry doing in it, and a song about a washing machine! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2017 10:21:00 GMT
I absolutely loved this show at the National and remember it fondly despite the fact it's been a DECADE. I find it hard to believe anyone could fill Tonya Pinkins's shoes, but I look forward to being proven wrong.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jan 27, 2017 11:01:03 GMT
It's a great piece. I saw it twice at the NT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2017 11:11:30 GMT
There's a song BY a washing machine isn't there?
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Post by alece10 on Jan 27, 2017 11:29:17 GMT
Will the Chichester blue rinse brigade like this?
My friend is Chichester supporter and she had heard nothing. You would think they would let them know as soon as announced.
Not sure I'll trek all the way there for this one. Unless its a stunning cast.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2017 11:38:09 GMT
There's a song BY a washing machine isn't there? I stand corrected yes, and the radio.
10 freaking years. I lived in London then as well. Sigh.
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Post by martin1965 on Jan 27, 2017 12:52:03 GMT
If this is true surely its bound for the Minerva?
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Post by mallardo on Jan 27, 2017 13:31:01 GMT
There's a song BY a washing machine isn't there? I stand corrected yes, and the radio.
10 freaking years. I lived in London then as well. Sigh.
And don't forget the dryer.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2017 14:24:15 GMT
I stand corrected yes, and the radio.
10 freaking years. I lived in London then as well. Sigh.
And don't forget the dryer.
The devil made the dryer. |
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Post by theatrelover123 on Jan 27, 2017 15:22:40 GMT
I loathed this show with a passion you can only dream when I saw it 10 years ago  |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Jan 27, 2017 15:35:24 GMT
It's a blessed moment for Tony Kushner in UK, with iHO, Angels in America and now this
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2017 15:37:17 GMT
It's a blessed moment for Tony Kushner in UK, with iHO, Angels in America and now this Interestingly Angels (Headlong production/Tour) and Caroline were within months of each other in 2007 as well! |
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Post by synchrony on Jan 27, 2017 15:43:23 GMT
I hated this show when I saw it in London and was baffled by the awards it won. I remember little about it other than the aforementioned washing machine song, and how depressed it made me feel afterwards. A bit disappointed by the news tbh. Will be interested to hear what others make of it.
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Post by ptwest on Jan 27, 2017 15:48:41 GMT
I remember thinking that Tonya Pinkins gave a stunning performance but overall the show was one to be admired rather than loved. I too was slightly baffled by the amount of glowing reviews for it, it made me feel I had missed something.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2017 15:54:09 GMT
I have only vague memories of it myself, and likewise remember admiring the ideas/execution rather than loving it.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 27, 2017 18:51:44 GMT
Agree entirely. It was a pain to sit through. Chichester can have it. Loathsome musical. ITS IN THE F**KIN BLEACH CUP I loathed this show with a passion you can only dream when I saw it 10 years ago |
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Post by showgirl on Jan 28, 2017 6:08:57 GMT
I did suspect that CFT might house this in the Minerva, where tickets are always so much more expensive (and more limited in supply) than in the main house. However, I don't think they usually do musicals in the smaller space, do they? I know my memory is shocking but I recall seeing plays only there over the past few years - though I suppose that could change anyway under the new AD.
Plus, can those who do remember the NT production or any other please tell me whether this is a sung-through show or the song/scene/song type?
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Post by ptwest on Jan 28, 2017 6:28:07 GMT
Pretty sure it was sung through.
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