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Post by Mr Snow on Mar 12, 2018 9:23:27 GMT
Happy to meet up (+ Marchioness Snow), but will need to eat first!
Does someone who knows RFH (or environs) want to suggest a place?
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Post by alece10 on Mar 14, 2018 15:26:02 GMT
Just had an e mail from RFH to say that Ben Forster has pulled out and being replaced by Damian Humbley.
That's a great bit of news as I love Damian so more than happy with the change.
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Post by japhun on Mar 14, 2018 15:31:45 GMT
Just had an e mail from RFH to say that Ben Forster has pulled out and being replaced by Damian Humbley. That's a great bit of news as I love Damian so more than happy with the change. I was quite happy with the email too!  |
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Post by theatremadness on Mar 14, 2018 16:52:58 GMT
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 14, 2018 17:18:56 GMT
For anyone going I will sitting in Row GG, Seat 8 of the Rear Stalls.
If you see me, say hello. (Chances are you'll see me before I see you) Lol!
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Post by Dawnstar on Mar 14, 2018 17:25:28 GMT
Just had an e mail from RFH to say that Ben Forster has pulled out and being replaced by Damian Humbley. That's a great bit of news as I love Damian so more than happy with the change. I was quite happy with the email too! Same here. I was thinking about not going, as with the exception of Julian Ovenden I wasn't very interested in the original line-up, but now I'll definitely be going. I've been a big fan of Damian Humbley since first seeing him in Lend Me A Tenor in 2011. ETA: sitting stalls A28 should anyone want to say hello. |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Mar 14, 2018 20:16:27 GMT
Just had an e mail from RFH to say that Ben Forster has pulled out and being replaced by Damian Humbley. That's a great bit of news as I love Damian so more than happy with the change. Chuffed to bits with this news |
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 14, 2018 22:46:22 GMT
Damian Humbley??!!! OMG??!!! What an original addition to a Sondheim concert or show |
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Post by kathryn on Mar 15, 2018 9:09:55 GMT
I’m rear stalls RR-29 should anyone be in the area. I’ll probably head to Wagamama to grab some food beforehand.
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Post by Mr Snow on Mar 15, 2018 9:28:52 GMT
Very sadly its now (almost) impossible for us to be there and only if things change I might be able to attend on my own (will know by lunchtime), leaving at least one free.
Unfortunately, tickets are with me in Essex. So unless I can travel does anyone know if the Southbank Centre are helpful if I were to scan copies of the tickets and forward?
If anyone is interested in attending please IM me. Don’t want the tickets wasted and would be happy to know a board member is attending in our place.
Box on Blue side.
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Post by alece10 on Mar 15, 2018 10:40:18 GMT
I’m rear stalls RR-29 should anyone be in the area. I’ll probably head to Wagamama to grab some food beforehand. Also in RR a few seats along |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2018 12:58:18 GMT
So unless I can travel does anyone know if the Southbank Centre are helpful if I were to scan copies of the tickets and forward? If anyone is interested in attending please IM me. Don’t want the tickets wasted and would be happy to know a board member is attending in our place. Box on Blue side. I believe they will only issue credit notes if tickets are returned 24 hours in advance, and the show is not sold out so they probably wouldn’t accept them as returns for resale May be worth calling them |
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Post by theatre-turtle on Mar 15, 2018 13:54:17 GMT
I’m coming |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Mar 15, 2018 14:04:19 GMT
The cast is so so good that I regret having booked a seat in WW back in November, I wish I were closer. I hope it will be Rebecca Trehearn to sing Send in the Clowns
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2018 15:54:35 GMT
Well I have got to the hotel, showered and now I’m in the bar waiting for my husband to get here !
The way this wine is going down, sondheim has always encouraged audience participation right?!
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Post by Mr Snow on Mar 15, 2018 16:11:40 GMT
Oh what a bunch of wallflowers! I still don’t know if I can make this, but if I do I’d love to meet some of you. I will be standing alone (probably all night!) as near to where the photo below was taken, from 6.45 and in the interval. Drinking G&T’s in Ryan’s honour. I answer to the name Tony and will have a blue Theatre board badge on the right lapel of my Blue Suit. Yes I’m tallest and baldest one there! Central Bar near left side. www.southbankcentre.co.uk/visit/cafes-restaurants-bars/central-barIt should be a wonderful evening, it would be great to put a few faces to the names. |
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Post by kathryn on Mar 15, 2018 18:05:07 GMT
I’m just getting food! Will try and find you in the bar.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2018 18:18:15 GMT
I’m coming Too much information. |
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Post by theatreian on Mar 15, 2018 18:27:01 GMT
Enjoy the show everyone. Pity I can't make it.
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Post by Dawnstar on Mar 15, 2018 19:27:41 GMT
The cast is so so good that I regret having booked a seat in WW back in November, I wish I were closer. I hope it will be Rebecca Trehearn to sing Send in the Clowns I'd expect it to be either Liz Calloway or Claire Moore. Rebecca Trehearn is a bit young for Desiree I would think. However given the programme has a song list but no indication if who is singing what, we'll have to wait in suspense till Act 2. |
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Post by bellboard27 on Mar 15, 2018 22:41:53 GMT
That went down rather well!
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Post by couldileaveyou on Mar 15, 2018 22:48:13 GMT
The problem with a show like this is that most of the songs have been sung by extraordinary performers in unforgettable renditions: with a repertory like this is impossible not to make comparisons. It's also a pity that many songs have been re-arranged into quartets or sextets, especially because harmonies were not this cast's strongest asset. All tonight's performances were nice, but they were more pleasant than memorable. The exceptions were Damian Humbley's fantastic Franklin Shepard Inc., Rebecca Trehearn's I Read, The Gun Son, and Liz Callaway and Humbley's Beautiful.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2018 22:48:27 GMT
I thought tonight was very good. Some bits were better than others though. There were some obvious issues with projections and sound in the first half but both seemed much better in the second half. Highlights for me were Rebecca Trehearn singing I Read from Passion, Claire Moore reprising her performance as Sally, singing In Buddys Eyes, though her higher range doesnt seem to be what it was) but the real highlight for me was Tyrone Huntley delivering a fasntastic Being Alive. I was actually quite emotional during it. For me it seemed like the balance of the orchestra and vocals were spot on and the audience were still and rapt with attention. Liz Callaway was fantastic throughout. I'm not a huge fan of Julien Ovenden's voice. He was great in Finishing The Hat but is definitely not suited to sweeney. Damian Humbley has a gorgeous voice and i wish he had more chances to shine in big numbers, rather than the lighter numbers from Merrily, though he was great in them. Thank you Ben Forster for dropping out A great night overall delivered by a fantastically talented cast. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2018 22:48:45 GMT
Really enjoyed it, but vocals were mixed way too low, especially for the first half of Act One.
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Post by kathryn on Mar 15, 2018 23:13:56 GMT
I must have been sat in an acoustic sweet spot - it sounded fabulous to me! No problems with the sound mix at all. (Not that I’m the most discerning listener.)
I thoroughly enjoyed the evening. I think it helped that I hadn’t bought a programme and seen the set-list, so each new piece of music was a lovely surprise.
Lovely to meet Mr Snow/Tony for a chat too!
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