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Post by martin1965 on Dec 21, 2017 6:39:47 GMT
Odd that some people dont come back for second half! Its all about gamblers and the seedier part of NYC, i dont understand the religion comment.
Crikey! Thought most of the poster on here were youngsters, if you cant walk to Piccadilly in 15-20 mins you are in trouble!!
Am going in January, very much looking forward to it, i saw the recent revival in Chichester and it was brilliant, im intrigued on how this will compare.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Dec 21, 2017 7:20:03 GMT
I do like Guys and Dolls but it is a long show
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Post by Dr Tom on Dec 21, 2017 10:20:31 GMT
Odd that some people dont come back for second half! Its all about gamblers and the seedier part of NYC, i dont understand the religion comment. It is a show with Biblical references, the Salvation Army, people talking about going to heaven and ultimately gambling their souls. Several of the songs sound like hymns. Nothing that would bother me, but enough to make some people uncomfortable in this day and age. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 21, 2017 13:28:26 GMT
I do like Guys and Dolls but it is a long show They could cut that whole Cuba scene out for me, and it would be better for it. |
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Post by amadeus on Dec 21, 2017 14:52:24 GMT
I saw this a few weeks back. Guys and Dolls is one of my favourite shows so I can quite easily overlook production faults, but this production was one of the better ones I've seen. The cast were strong and sang the score beautifully. Vocally they embraced the 'jazz' style the director was going for. I didn't take to some of the musical arrangements (like The Oldest Established) but on the whole this wasn't a problem; the dancing certainly made up for it! The lighting and the production design in general worked really well in the space. The stage never felt overcrowded, yet at the same time never bare. The direction wasn't particularly innovative, but this was only noticeable in the first few scenes. By the time we reached the nightclub scene I was full immersed.
I'd love to see this again when I head back up to Uni. I had to leave after Sit Down Your Rocking to catch a tram to the station. My train was delayed for 25 minutes so I'm gutted I missed the last 10 minutes! Sadly the exchange don't offer student tickets for matinees!!
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Post by TallPaul on Dec 21, 2017 14:57:21 GMT
Sadly the exchange don't offer student tickets for matinees It may involve a little work and/or getting up early, but I think you can book £10 seats on the day. |
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Post by amadeus on Dec 21, 2017 15:01:42 GMT
Sadly the exchange don't offer student tickets for matinees It may involve a little work and/or getting up early, but I think you can book £10 seats on the day. Thanks! I'll definitely give that a try. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 21, 2017 17:00:49 GMT
It may involve a little work and/or getting up early, but I think you can book £10 seats on the day. Thanks! I'll definitely give that a try. The dayseats are the banquettes at the front. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 27, 2017 9:40:14 GMT
Just saw the dayseats being promoted on Facebook
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Post by bimse on Dec 31, 2017 10:38:13 GMT
Thoroughly enjoyed this production, the matinee on 30th December was just about full. I thought it was a good take on this musical, but not all of the ideas worked, the Cuba scene (I didn’t think the fluorescent costumes looked too good) and Miss Adelaide’s nightclub scenes , which fell a little flat somehow. That’s the direction, and no criticism of Lucy Vandi as Miss Adelaide, a terrific performance, with great comic timing, and superb singing, one of the best performances. Maybe I’m spoiled with memories of Julia McKenzie in this role. The set was good and interesting to look at without being too busy. I loved the jazzy Salvation Army band , and the wonderful comedy of this show came across very well.
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Post by Phantom of London on Jan 4, 2018 22:28:38 GMT
Saw this, this afternoon.
The Royal Exchange Christmas musical should be on a avid theatre bucket list, with the Crucible, The Curve and Menier and all do incredible Xmas shows. The Royal Exchange is truly a one of a kind theatre, with exceptional guest services.
Guys and Dolls is up there in the canon of greatest musicals of all time, as the story is so deliriously silly, but yet hilarious and the story revolves around two loveable rogues, in musical history (Nathan Detroit and Sky Masterson), the Royal Exchange in conjunction with Talawa have put on an impeccable observed production, which made me glad I went. The only dissapointment was that the programme, which costs £4 and does have great articles included, but doesn’t have a song list 😤😤😤.
4 Stars
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 13, 2018 23:08:38 GMT
Enjoyed the show tonight without being blown away. Strong leads for the two guys and I like Adelaide although I would have preferred a bit more scatty/naive. Sarah Brown was the weakest of the four vocally.
The Havana scene was hugely pared back compared with the last tour/WE production where it went on forever (vanity project for Carlos Acosta maybe). Much snappier this time and better for it. Also no reprise of Sit Down despite a big reception from the audience.
A solid three stars from me.
Audience demographic was only very slightly different from the usual REM. crowd. 99.5% white instead of the usual 99.9% white.
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Post by martin1965 on Jan 20, 2018 18:15:16 GMT
Just on way home after todays mat. Enjoyable without being fantastic. Thpught the two male leads stronger than the female. Seen Ako Mitchell in three shows now and he has been excellent in them all. Smallish ensemble danced their socks off. Still the best Broadway Musical ever.
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Post by martin1965 on Jan 20, 2018 18:25:20 GMT
Forgot to add, totally agree with comment above about stupid schoolboy error to not list the musical numbers in the programme!
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