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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 1, 2018 19:22:50 GMT
If you type ‘Jodie Steele’ into google the first offered result is ‘Jodie Steele age’. We are not the only people speculating about this.
I want to repeat, she was very good in the role but it was blatantly noticeable.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2018 19:30:33 GMT
I mean really people, no one in this show looks beleivably the age of their characters.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2018 19:39:00 GMT
I'd say it doesn't really matter what age you are as long as you can make it look believable on stage that you are a 17 year old. I don't know how old Jodie is but I'd guess late 20s/early 30s.
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Post by squidward on Oct 1, 2018 20:43:14 GMT
When I saw Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad in The Book of Mormon on Broadway, they were a long way past being 19yrs old and it didn't detract at all from the show. Same with Gavin Creel and Jared Gertner in the London cast. Personally I don't think realistic ages matter that much in a musical comedy. There are many examples of this syndrome, most of the Elphabas and Glindas look very mature for college students. If the performances are outstanding, the mismatch in age melts away very quickly (in my opinion anyway). That was definitely the case for me with Jodie Steele.
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Post by Deal J on Oct 1, 2018 22:23:02 GMT
I wonder what these teenage delinquents would think of such age-blind casting...  |
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Post by katykate on Oct 2, 2018 18:07:36 GMT
Looking forward to seeing this on Sat. What’s the merch like?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2018 18:13:45 GMT
Looking forward to seeing this on Sat. What’s the merch like? The line is hell. And blocks the main entrance to the theatre because of the fangirls having to own everything under the sun. If you want a programme, just wait until you get into the auditorium or you'll be there a lifetime. I've seen several comments, including my experience of the show, that the main merch stand rub out of programmes or have none very early from when doors open. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2018 18:14:34 GMT
Looking forward to seeing this on Sat. What’s the merch like? Tops and hoodies, a KRAM jacket, a notebook, compact mirror and makeup bag if memory serves. I’m sure there’s more though. They sold tote bags and pin badges at the Other Palace but don’t remember seeing them at TRH. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2018 18:16:19 GMT
^ yep. I avoided browsing for long, to avoid the crowds. I would’ve liked a poster but there didn’t appear to be any.
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Post by christya on Oct 2, 2018 22:08:57 GMT
I'd say it doesn't really matter what age you are as long as you can make it look believable on stage that you are a 17 year old. I don't know how old Jodie is but I'd guess late 20s/early 30s. Honestly, for a show like this I'd put it in the same 'box' as Hairspray (where I don't think I've ever seen a Tracy much under 30 and it never occurs to anyone to care). It's cartoony and overblown, and when you've got the same actors who play (multiple) parents or teachers turning up as teenagers in the party scenes, it's hardly a big deal. |
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Post by musicalmarge on Oct 3, 2018 2:21:15 GMT
I saw this tonight. I much preferred it at The Other Palace where it’s fringe feel alternative home was better suited than mainstream West End. Two of my mates I took didnt like it at all and were saying she was too fat, she was too old, he wasn’t sexy enough, the songs too in your face and the piece just too twisted - and that comes from non theatre folk. I enjoyed it but I do wish the transfer had been Carrie instead.
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Post by squidward on Oct 3, 2018 7:40:11 GMT
Looking forward to seeing this on Sat. What’s the merch like? Tops and hoodies, a KRAM jacket, a notebook, compact mirror and makeup bag if memory serves. I’m sure there’s more though. They sold tote bags and pin badges at the Other Palace but don’t remember seeing them at TRH. Sadly, no badges,bags or the black t-shirt with the red foil Heathers logo on it that they had at TOP. Just the items mentioned above the night I was there. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2018 7:45:58 GMT
They should sell cleaning fluid and guns on the merchandise stand. It would really help with dealing with bad behaviour in the audience.
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Post by jamb0r on Oct 3, 2018 8:02:49 GMT
Two of my mates I took didnt like it at all and were saying she was too fat, she was too old, he wasn’t sexy enough Your friends sound awful. |
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Post by HereForTheatre on Oct 3, 2018 8:12:00 GMT
I saw this tonight. I much preferred it at The Other Palace where it’s fringe feel alternative home was better suited than mainstream West End. Two of my mates I took didnt like it at all and were saying she was too fat, she was too old, he wasn’t sexy enough, the songs too in your face and the piece just too twisted - and that comes from non theatre folk. I enjoyed it but I do wish the transfer had been Carrie instead. Your mates sound like nice people don't they. |
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Post by katykate on Oct 3, 2018 10:01:24 GMT
Thanks all for the input! May avoid the merch stand and just get a programme then. Dont want to end up in a fight with a teenage girl over a t shirt...
Just seen on Instagram carrie is under the weather. Hoping she’s better for this Saturday matinee. Any idea who the understudy Veronica is?
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Post by daniel on Oct 4, 2018 0:17:31 GMT
Thanks all for the input! May avoid the merch stand and just get a programme then. Dont want to end up in a fight with a teenage girl over a t shirt... Just seen on Instagram carrie is under the weather. Hoping she’s better for this Saturday matinee. Any idea who the understudy Veronica is? I think it's Olivia Moore. |
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Post by mallardo on Oct 4, 2018 6:29:26 GMT
Thanks all for the input! May avoid the merch stand and just get a programme then. Dont want to end up in a fight with a teenage girl over a t shirt... Just seen on Instagram carrie is under the weather. Hoping she’s better for this Saturday matinee. Any idea who the understudy Veronica is?
Beware! Programmes are ten pounds. I passed and took a free brochure instead.
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Post by Mark on Oct 4, 2018 7:06:54 GMT
] Just seen on Instagram carrie is under the weather. Hoping she’s better for this Saturday matinee. Any idea who the understudy Veronica is? Where’s this post? |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2018 7:34:20 GMT
Ooo I wouldn't wanna be in that theatre on a Saturday when Carrie is off, it will be a bloodbath!
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Post by Mark on Oct 4, 2018 7:37:52 GMT
Ooo I wouldn't wanna be in that theatre on a Saturday when Carrie is off, it will be a bloodbath! I’m meant to be taking my sister today, but can’t see anything online to suggest she is ill |
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Post by theinvisiblegirl on Oct 4, 2018 9:11:00 GMT
Ooo I wouldn't wanna be in that theatre on a Saturday when Carrie is off, it will be a bloodbath! I’m meant to be taking my sister today, but can’t see anything online to suggest she is ill It was an Instagram story which disappears after 24 hours. It said she was under the weather but from what I can see she still went ahead with radio promo and the show. |
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Post by adrianics on Oct 4, 2018 11:28:09 GMT
Two of my mates I took didnt like it at all and were saying she was too fat, she was too old, he wasn’t sexy enough You need better friends |
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Post by waybeyondblue on Oct 4, 2018 20:57:25 GMT
Two of my mates I took didnt like it at all and were saying she was too fat, she was too old, he wasn’t sexy enough You need better friends And I think your friends are all rubbish. Now how about you stick to “I disagree because...” and cut the shading of people you do not know? The moderator post up the page was more Indirect but no less guilty of abusing strangers and a member’s personal life. If we’re going down that route then I hope I’m not wasting my time replying to a scrabble playing, pizza lover with a stamp collection - they really wind me up. |
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Post by jgblunners on Oct 4, 2018 21:51:03 GMT
I’m meant to be taking my sister today, but can’t see anything online to suggest she is ill It was an Instagram story which disappears after 24 hours. It said she was under the weather but from what I can see she still went ahead with radio promo and the show. She was in very fine voice at the matinee today - even stronger than when I saw the show in early previews at TOP. Nice to hear her voice grow as she's settled into the role, which is almost certainly the biggest sing of all the roles she's played. |
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