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Post by stefy69 on Jul 10, 2018 6:12:41 GMT
This show must be coming to London. They wouldn’t make a brand new musical for 3 tour dates surely? I can see it being in a playhouse rather than a musical house. What ones could be free? Theatre Royal Haymarket after Xmas? I guess they're wishin' and hoping' so. Well I guess when it does come to London they'll be no Going Back ! 
It's alright I've already got my coat !
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Post by drowseychap on Jul 11, 2018 0:32:38 GMT
I met the writer a few months ago and he said it’s on a short tour with the hope of a west end run 🤞
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Post by stefy69 on Jul 11, 2018 5:47:52 GMT
I met the writer a few months ago and he said it’s on a short tour with the hope of a west end run 🤞 Yes that point is made in the review in today's Times that with some tweaking a West End transfer should be forthcoming.... |
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Post by justfran on Jul 13, 2018 19:12:15 GMT
Has anyone on the board seen this in Sheffield yet?
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Post by ptwest on Jul 13, 2018 19:27:45 GMT
My wife went on Wednesday and loved it, said it was surprisingly emotional at times. She thought Katherine Kingsley was outstanding. My mother in law went as well, she had seen the real Dusty a couple of times when she played the local working mens clubs and said that Katherine had got it just right, including the mannerisms and intonation. The overall verdict was that like any jukebox musical the songs were often somehat contrived, but they said it was a 4 star show with a five star performance from the leading lady.
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Post by justfran on Jul 14, 2018 11:55:32 GMT
Thanks for posting. I’m going to see it in Newcastle next week and looking forward to it even more now.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Jul 19, 2018 21:09:28 GMT
I was disappointed to be honest. It wasn't Katherine Kingsley, but Tricia Adele Turner and although she had the look of Dusty, the voice was very different. She just seemed distant somehow, and Roberta Taylor had a weird Irish accent as her mother which I found quite difficult to follow. Also, as in all 'based on a real person' stories, a lot was just not true. They even made up a long time girlfriend who was apparently an amalgamation of several old flames. Rufus Hound and the cast all worked hard, but it just didn't hit the spot for me.
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Post by peggysue on Jul 20, 2018 15:02:37 GMT
Went to see the show yesterday afternoon in Newcastle. Unfortunately we didn't seen Katherine Kingsley but Tricia Adele-Turner. Roberta Taylor was also off sick. I enjoyed the show overall but it is a bit long. We had a show stop after 5 minutes and added 20 minutes to an already long first half. I agree with poster above about Tricia who looked liked Dusty but didn't sound like her although I did like her singing especially a very moving rendition of "You Don't Own Me" and "Son of a Preacher Man" which closed first half. She ended the show with a fantastic performance of "You Don't Have To Say You Loved Me". Few people stood up at the end and few tears were also noticed. Good show and would probably see again.
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Post by bramble on Jul 26, 2018 14:37:21 GMT
Katherine Kingsley gives a spine tingling stupendous performance. Excellent company all round `the direction falters here and there but always brought back on track by Miss Kingsley.Superb.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2018 15:22:03 GMT
What is the part of Lois? Is it a big role?
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Post by grannyjx6 on Jul 26, 2018 22:12:34 GMT
What is the part of Lois? Is it a big role?
Is she the girlfriend? If so it's quite a big role.
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Post by peggysue on Jul 27, 2018 7:34:04 GMT
Lois is the girlfriend. I thought Joanna Francis played her very well and had a good strong singing voice.
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Post by paulbrownsey on Jul 27, 2018 14:59:06 GMT
"Few people stood up at the end"
Only a few? Good. That means most people weren't so selfish as force the people behind to stand if they want to see the cast taking their bows.
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Post by kathryn on Jul 27, 2018 18:10:19 GMT
Seeing this tonight! Though to be honest right now I feel like curling p on this sofa for a nap instead.
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Post by kathryn on Jul 28, 2018 7:03:01 GMT
So may have shed a little tear at the end of this last night.
Really enjoyed it - even if the story was sadly all too familiar.
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Post by richey on Jul 28, 2018 7:28:05 GMT
Absolutely loved it last night. Can only echo what's been said before about Katherine Kingsley, her voice is amazing. I had goosebumps in every song she did. I thought the Pet Shop Boys sequence was brilliant.
The audience were on their feet within seconds of the finale and loads of whooping and cheering which surprised me given the age of a lot of them.
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Post by david on Jul 28, 2018 22:44:40 GMT
After the positive reviews the show has had on here I decided on a last minute ticket purchase for tonight’s last show at the Lowry and after watching the show I’m really happy I got that ticket. I have to say that Katherine Kingsley’s performance was absolutely fantastic and vocally nailed each and every one of those classic songs along with that great band to accompany her to provide that fantastic sound,
It is really hard to pick out a standout moment but ‘goin’ back’ for me had the greatest impact as it really had a real emotional impact in the way it was used. I admit I shed a tear or two during that song and so did quite a lot of others by the songs end.
Another fantastic vocal performance came from Jonna Francis as Lois. Her two solo numbers really where great and would of loved to have heard more from her.
Rufus hound wasn’t as bad as I thought. He didn’t do much singing but got plenty of laughs during the night, particularly as Ray at the start of Act 2 with plenty of non pc jokes. Also the actresses who played dusty’s friends where a great double Act to give some light relief to the darker elements of the show.
I thought the issues of Dusty’s addiction and sexuality were well handled and I though KK came into her own during those scenes, particularly in Act 2.
The use of the projections to set the individual scenes was well used. Though in the final analysis, this show is owned by KK and her portrayal of Dusty is totally mesmerising. If you haven’t booked to see it on tour, definitely get a ticket. Her performance alone is worth the ticket price.
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