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Post by Sam on Aug 2, 2018 7:15:51 GMT
Anyone been to see Matt?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2018 7:28:43 GMT
Hopefully not Johnny Vegas. Aren't you supposed to die if you meet your doppelganger? |
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Post by greeny11 on Aug 2, 2018 7:39:19 GMT
Saw Matt last night - I liked him much more than Will. Sang the songs very well, and his Aussie accent was mostly decent though it slipped once or twice. He did get in the way once, but other than that, you wouldn't have known it was his first week in the show. His outfits were different to Will's too.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2018 17:39:57 GMT
Just seen Jonny say on twitter tonight is a "full house".
Congrats to all, there's a first time for everything. 😂😂
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Post by fridayfan on Aug 8, 2018 21:51:25 GMT
Just seen Jonny say on twitter tonight is a "full house". Congrats to all, there's a first time for everything. 😂😂 Press night for Matt. |
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Post by talkstageytome on Aug 8, 2018 23:33:55 GMT
A little preview of Matt in the show. Love it.
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Post by daisy24601 on Aug 16, 2018 22:55:45 GMT
I saw this last night. Good fun, I laughed a few times and great dancing of course but not one I would rush back to see again. I will see it again however because of Matt. He's got such charisma on stage and is very funny and goofy. I wasn't sure about his accent at times but he did okay! The audience loved him.
On a seperate note, having not been to this theatre before, what a terrible set up the bar is! Right by the toilets so you've constantly got people going back and forth where the queue is.
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Post by terrylondon79 on Aug 17, 2018 16:19:41 GMT
Heard on an interview with matt on encore radio today. He let slip? That he was approached before will young was cast! But couldnt open show as promoting new music
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Post by greeny11 on Aug 18, 2018 20:45:18 GMT
I heard that interview, and a couple of others recently - sounds to me like Matt's extended to the end of the current booking period as that's the date he mentions when asked how long he's in it for.
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Post by Stephen on Aug 19, 2018 15:03:15 GMT
I returned last night curious to see how Matt compares to Will. I was very pleased...he's great! I was happily surprised by how much I liked Will Young in the role and expected Matt to be a bit lacking. He does a bit less ad lib style fourth wall breaking but really performs the songs. Vocally very strong.
Selina Hamilton was on as Fran and Liam Marcellino as Scott. Possibly the best leading understudies i've ever seen in the West End. I have no idea how often they have been going on but they were very comfortable in the roles and I probably preferred them to Zizi and Jonny.
The energy was as high as ever. I still can't get over how great the big production number ending act one is!
I was sat in U30 in the Stalls (back row on the left aisle) Great bargain as it's close for the back row and the rake in the stalls provides a great view. The position on the aisle makes for an easy escape too!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2018 17:34:35 GMT
Does anyone know if this show uses dynamic pricing? I have a spare afternoon this Wednesday which I could use to finally catch this.
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Post by david on Aug 20, 2018 17:47:38 GMT
Does anyone know if this show uses dynamic pricing? I have a spare afternoon this Wednesday which I could use to finally catch this. Just had a quick look now. Offers are available for ATG card holders if you have one. With the card - Mid stalls £50 Rear stalls rows s and t are going for around £30 |
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Post by justafan on Aug 20, 2018 19:08:04 GMT
Does anyone know if this show uses dynamic pricing? I have a spare afternoon this Wednesday which I could use to finally catch this. I turned up an hour before last wednesdays matinee and got a decent dress circle seat for 29.50 direct from box office as did the lady sitting next to me |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2018 19:18:19 GMT
Does anyone know if this show uses dynamic pricing? I have a spare afternoon this Wednesday which I could use to finally catch this. I turned up an hour before last wednesdays matinee and got a decent dress circle seat for 29.50 direct from box office as did the lady sitting next to me Many thanks! Definitely worth a go.  |
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Post by Oleanna on Aug 20, 2018 20:00:43 GMT
Did I dream that this posted a January closing notice? Can’t find any info about it.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2018 20:16:15 GMT
Did I dream that this posted a January closing notice? Can’t find any info about it. No official announcement yet that I know of, but my assumption is that it will announce closure for the end of the current booking period, which is October 20th. |
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Post by danb on Aug 20, 2018 20:34:47 GMT
Does anyone know if this show uses dynamic pricing? I have a spare afternoon this Wednesday which I could use to finally catch this. Rush tickets are £25, but Matt Cardle does not do Weds matinees. |
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Post by Stephen on Aug 20, 2018 21:24:00 GMT
Is it not selling too well then? Both times I've been the stalls have been almost full at least.
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Post by daisy24601 on Aug 20, 2018 22:13:50 GMT
Does anyone know if this show uses dynamic pricing? I have a spare afternoon this Wednesday which I could use to finally catch this. Rush tickets are £25, but Matt Cardle does not do Weds matinees. Not usually but he is this week as he was off tonight. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2018 8:53:53 GMT
Matt has extended his run through October 27th.
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Post by Rory on Aug 25, 2018 9:23:31 GMT
But is the show extending beyond October? Leaving it late to announce?
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Post by Being Alive on Aug 25, 2018 11:14:14 GMT
My understanding for a while was Matt was doing 8 weeks and then there was a serious name (that's the only info i got given) coming in to do a stint as Wally. With him extending past his 8 weeks, it makes me think that this is it, and the production will close...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2018 11:43:12 GMT
But is the show extending beyond October? Leaving it late to announce? I thought the same too, but perhaps they are waiting for Strictly Come Dancing to come back on screen and see if that affects sales before making a decision to extend or close? Pure guess though. |
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Post by Rory on Aug 25, 2018 12:34:13 GMT
I see on the ATG website that it has only extended by one week until 27th Oct so it looks like it will be closing then.
If so, I wonder what will go into the Piccadilly before Christmas?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2018 13:12:42 GMT
I suspect with the late notice, we may see the same situation that The Girls had, where they may throw a limited run or two in, before a long runner comes in early next year.
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