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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2017 10:19:58 GMT
Didn't The Girls begin in Leeds? And that was based on a movie too that was even more well known? Good god I hope we are not already looking a the next Girls! Whatever you do, don't cast Sophie Louise-Dann! 😅
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Post by TallPaul on Sept 8, 2017 10:53:17 GMT
Baz also saying there will be a revamp of the show before it goes in. Drew is a busy man, with this and King Kong going on!  There needs to be. It wasn't quite the finished article in Leeds. Perhaps it won't survive the transfer to a proscenium theatre, but anyone booking stalls front row or aisle needs to be aware that there was good-natured audience participation. |
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Post by daniel on Sept 8, 2017 11:04:41 GMT
Presale now open for ATG members, General Sale 2pm. Prices as follows:
Previews
MON-THU:
Stalls: £39.50, £62.50, £89.50 Premium
Royal Circle: £39.50, £62.50, £89.50 Premium
Grand Circle: £15, £25, £29.50
FRI-SAT:
Stalls: £49.50, £69.50, £89.50 Premium
Royal Circle: £49.50, £69.50, £89.50 Premium
Grand Circle: £15, £25, £39.50
Main Run
MON-THU
Stalls: £49.50, £72.50, £99.50 Premium
Royal Circle: £49.50, £72.50, £99.50 Premium
Grand Circle: £15, £25, £39.50
FRI-SAT:
Stalls: £59.50, £79.50, £99.50 Premium
Royal Circle: £59.50, £79.50, £99.50 Premium
Grand Circle: £15, £25, £49.50
So a good number of seats at £15 and £25 at all performances including weekends! Pricing seems generally fair, I'm sure it'll be dynamically tweaked as sales build.
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Post by stevej678 on Sept 8, 2017 12:18:38 GMT
This easily surpassed my expectations at West Yorkshire Playhouse so it's great to hear that a London run is confirmed. If you're unsure whether this is a show is for you, I felt the same before seeing it in Leeds and ended up being completely blown away!
Gemma Sutton was sublime as Fran so it would be great to see her cast in the lead role again, but failing that Zizi Strallen has commented in interviews and on social media in the past how it would be a dream part for her.
I really hope that they don't go down the stunt casting route for Fran because the heart and subtleties that Gemma invested in the character was what helped take the show above and beyond being just a great spectacle for me.
With some slight tweaking and positive reviews, I think this definitely has the potential to be a hit! It's a huge improvement on Annie.
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Post by stageyninja83 on Sept 11, 2017 20:24:48 GMT
Robbie Fairchild is leaving the NYCB to pursue other stage and screen roles. Think he'd be great as Scott in SB. #wishingandhoping
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2017 17:55:19 GMT
Did they ever make an Australian Cast Recording for the original version of this?
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Post by daniel on Nov 9, 2017 23:34:11 GMT
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Post by zak97 on Nov 9, 2017 23:36:00 GMT
So happy for Zizi. Hard work has definitely paid off!
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Post by stevej678 on Nov 9, 2017 23:39:17 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2017 23:49:42 GMT
Oh dear.
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Post by shady23 on Nov 10, 2017 1:27:59 GMT
It was all going so well.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2017 7:24:17 GMT
Jonny Labey has the look of Charlie Stemp about him.  Will Young, on the other hand, just looks like he’s pleased he’s in it. Can’t say I’m overjoyed. And I already have my tickets...  |
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Post by zak97 on Nov 10, 2017 7:30:57 GMT
What is this band leader role?
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Post by zak97 on Nov 10, 2017 7:40:36 GMT
From Baz’s full article:
“Strictly begins previews at the Piccadilly from March 16, with a company that includes Eve Polycarpou, Michelle Bishop, Gabriela Garcia, Richard Grieve, Gary Watson, Charlotte Gooch, Liam Marcellino and Ivan De Freitas (some of whom were in the out-of-town run at WYP).“
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Post by boybooshka on Nov 10, 2017 12:05:37 GMT
Band leader? hmmm that sounds suspiciously similar to Emcee. are we to take it Will only has a limited range  That said, i think i'll be going, i really liked the show in Leeds, love Zizi and despite the bitchiness above, quite like Will too. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2017 12:33:29 GMT
Where does Baz get these photos for his tweets from? It's like he goes out of his way to select the worst photo he can find of people. The Will Young one looks like a photo fit of Will's face and Boris Johnson's hair.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2017 12:47:08 GMT
I loved this show in Yorkshire. I can honestly say I’m truly heartbroken to think that they feel the need to create a new and unnecessary role for a z list celebrity to fill seats. This show was wonderful in my opinion and it left me buzzing for weeks after. Disappointed.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2017 13:46:27 GMT
I'm surprised they've let Will anywhere near a show with the word 'Strictly' in it... Not a good omen. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2017 13:46:42 GMT
I loved this show in Yorkshire. I can honestly say I’m truly heartbroken to think that they feel the need to create a new and unnecessary role for a z list celebrity to fill seats. This show was wonderful in my opinion and it left me buzzing for weeks after. Disappointed. I think it's a little harsh to call Will Young "a z list celebrity". Aside from a successful music career (all six studio albums reached either #1 or #2) he was also nominated for an Olivier award. While I don't for one minute suggest that this puts him on a par with Michael Ball or Imelda Staunton, it doesn't mean that he is z list either. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2017 13:49:59 GMT
L, M or N then...?  |
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Post by TallPaul on Nov 10, 2017 13:54:12 GMT
Will Will be doing all 8 shows a week, or can I avoid him by going to the Wednesday matinee? It's not at the top of my list, but I'd be interested to see if it's changed, for the better, since Leeds.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2017 15:04:02 GMT
Annnnnnd now I'm sold on going. Love Will's voice, Jonny is sexy as hell and a great actor and dancer, and Zizi is a Strallen... what more could you want?! Ooo and I had no intention of even looking into tickets, but now, sign me up!  |
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Post by Jon on Nov 10, 2017 15:12:32 GMT
Annnnnnd now I'm sold on going. Love Will's voice, Jonny is sexy as hell and a great actor and dancer, and Zizi is a Strallen... what more could you want?! Ooo and I had no intention of even looking into tickets, but now, sign me up! I’m surprised you weren’t interested before, it’s a big, glitzy campy musical! You usually book those in a heartbeat. 😜 |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2017 9:56:50 GMT
So, they've written a new role for Will Young?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 11, 2017 10:33:37 GMT
Preposterous!
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