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Post by Jon on Jan 6, 2018 12:22:19 GMT
What a surprise that musicalmarge didn’t like it! And insulting performers to boot as well! |
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Post by indis on Jan 6, 2018 21:24:12 GMT
is having a big bum now a criterium🤣🤣🤣 this disquafies the whole critic instantly
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Post by tom on Jan 7, 2018 8:31:41 GMT
Saw the show at yesterday’s matinee performance and it was just OK. I expected much worse from Marcus from what people were saying. His acting wasn’t that bad although he should have had more presence but his singing was not anywhere near strong enough. Celinde was the standout for me and I thought Harry Francis was good as Tom Thumb. Also, some of the ensemble who did the acrobatics etc. Didn’t like the annoying pair who opened the second act - not funny!
The show itself just isn’t that great. I didn’t really like or care about any of the characters and the music isn’t anything special.
Marcus made it across the rope in one attempt by the way.
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Post by stagey19 on Jan 9, 2018 17:10:12 GMT
Has anyone sat in what they're calling the restricted view seats? What are they like? I sat in the restricted seats! I booked seats B43 and B44, which at the time of booking came with a warning stating "This seat comes with a restricted view at certain points during the show." Well... I wasn't impressed when I sat down and there was a HUGE pillar in front of me, blocking at least half of the stage! Not exactly what you call 'certain points during the show'... I complained to the theatre after the show that the warning provided had been misleading, after which they adjusted the warning to clearly state the seats are behind a pillar and they gave me gift voucher. I would not recommend these seats at all. They are not worth £25 each. I do think the staging for Barnum makes it very difficult to find any seats that offer an unrestricted view during the entire performance. As it is staged in the round, there will be cast members blocking your view at certain times during the performance. And there are a few pillars to be aware of too. All in all, I did not like this production enough to come back to it in an 'unrestriced' seat. |
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Post by musicalmarge on Jan 9, 2018 18:41:46 GMT
The worst show I’ve ever seen at the Mernier. The person who cast the Marcus Brigstock thingy in the lead role needs to be shot - he can’t sing or act and was like a dork rather than a showman! He fell off the tightrope three times and has a big bum. Dreadful... Bad staging, a two legged elephant, an over acting ensemble (ok the acrobats and lead woman Laura Pitt-Pulford were good) but the production was badly directed, had restricted sight-lines and the narrative and story that was just lost. What a shame. 4/10 ... you make that sound like a bad thing?! I don’t get why you think the bodies of actors can’t be commented on. It’s all about casting. Body shapes, sizes, height, weight etc are constantly mentioned at the audition panels I’ve sat on and certainly are by agents, creatives and casting directors. It’s the business. Simple. An actors body is part of their brand/casting and there’s nothing insulting about it. Big bum might be harsh to some but the fact is his physicality was wrong for the role as was Marcus as a talent in general. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2018 18:45:50 GMT
... you make that sound like a bad thing?! I don’t get why you think the bodies of actors can’t be commented on. It’s all about casting. Body shapes, sizes, height, weight etc are constantly mentioned at the audition panels I’ve sat on and certainly are by agents, creatives and casting directors. It’s the business. Simple. An actors body is part of their brand/casting and there’s nothing insulting about it. Big bum might be harsh to some but the fact is his physicality was wrong for the role as was Marcus as a talent in general. Whilst I was making a joke about you saying a big bum was a bad thing, what does Barum having a big bum have to be a bad thing. He looked perfectly proportioned and fine bodywise on that stage, and not one other person on here has commented on it, so why is it an issue? Its like last year when a member on here commented that Carrie Hope Fletcher was "too large" to play Truly Scrumptious. Like, come on people, don't be dicks about peoples body, its that simple. Yes it may be brought up on audition panels, but these people get cast, so therefore the creatives are happy to have those body types portraying these roles for these specific productions. |
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Post by danb on Jan 9, 2018 19:02:29 GMT
I don’t get why you think the bodies of actors can’t be commented on. It’s all about casting. Body shapes, sizes, height, weight etc are constantly mentioned at the audition panels I’ve sat on and certainly are by agents, creatives and casting directors. It’s the business. Simple. An actors body is part of their brand/casting and there’s nothing insulting about it. Big bum might be harsh to some but the fact is his physicality was wrong for the role as was Marcus as a talent in general. Whilst I was making a joke about you saying a big bum was a bad thing, what does Barum having a big bum have to be a bad thing. He looked perfectly proportioned and fine bodywise on that stage, and not one other person on here has commented on it, so why is it an issue? Its like last year when a member on here commented that Carrie Hope Fletcher was "too large" to play Truly Scrumptious. Like, come on people, don't be dicks about peoples body, its that simple. Yes it may be brought up on audition panels, but these people get cast, so therefore the creatives are happy to have those body types portraying these roles for these specific productions. I agree to a degree, but if someones physical appearance is at odds with a known character from history or an existing text they are either miscast or the director has made a decision to do something different. There are ways of saying things nicely too! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2018 19:11:09 GMT
Whilst I was making a joke about you saying a big bum was a bad thing, what does Barum having a big bum have to be a bad thing. He looked perfectly proportioned and fine bodywise on that stage, and not one other person on here has commented on it, so why is it an issue? Its like last year when a member on here commented that Carrie Hope Fletcher was "too large" to play Truly Scrumptious. Like, come on people, don't be dicks about peoples body, its that simple. Yes it may be brought up on audition panels, but these people get cast, so therefore the creatives are happy to have those body types portraying these roles for these specific productions. I agree to a degree, but if someones physical appearance is at odds with a known character from history or an existing text they are either miscast or the director has made a decision to do something different. There are ways of saying things nicely too! If I didn't say it nicely, I apologise. It just annoys me when one of the flaws some members seem to consitantly pick up on is nothing more than someones body, weight or other issue that some may view as an insecurity. |
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Post by danb on Jan 9, 2018 19:37:43 GMT
I agree to a degree, but if someones physical appearance is at odds with a known character from history or an existing text they are either miscast or the director has made a decision to do something different. There are ways of saying things nicely too! If I didn't say it nicely, I apologise. It just annoys me when one of the flaws some members seem to consitantly pick up on is nothing more than someones body, weight or other issue that some may view as an insecurity. I didn’t mean you silly! I was agreeing that the way that people speak online is on the whole lacking in respect and people seem to think they can get away with saying stuff they wouldn’t dream of saying face to face. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2018 19:48:23 GMT
If I didn't say it nicely, I apologise. It just annoys me when one of the flaws some members seem to consitantly pick up on is nothing more than someones body, weight or other issue that some may view as an insecurity. I didn’t mean you silly! I was agreeing that the way that people speak online is on the whole lacking in respect and people seem to think they can get away with saying stuff they wouldn’t dream of saying face to face. Oooo... well then I apologise anyway, there will be someone who is offended, there always is.  |
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Post by danb on Jan 9, 2018 20:09:46 GMT
I didn’t mean you silly! I was agreeing that the way that people speak online is on the whole lacking in respect and people seem to think they can get away with saying stuff they wouldn’t dream of saying face to face. Oooo... well then I apologise anyway, there will be someone who is offended, there always is. [b I’m preparing myself to forgive you. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2018 8:57:33 GMT
Anyone who has wanted to see this that is free tonight, TodayTix has £32 non-restricted (eg: not behind the massive pillar) tickets for tonight, 35% off. So if you fancy seeing it at a discount, there you go.  |
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Post by anita on Jan 11, 2018 10:25:46 GMT
Anyone who has wanted to see this that is free tonight, TodayTix has £32 non-restricted (eg: not behind the massive pillar) tickets for tonight, 35% off. So if you fancy seeing it at a discount, there you go. I did that last week. |
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Post by Seriously on Jan 11, 2018 15:55:13 GMT
Marcus really couldn't sing in Spamalot, he just spoke most of the lines on different pitches. Why on earth someone would book him for another musical, I've no idea.
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Post by tom on Jan 11, 2018 19:35:05 GMT
Marcus really couldn't sing in Spamalot, he just spoke most of the lines on different pitches. Why on earth someone would book him for another musical, I've no idea. I don’t think it’s that he can’t sing - he held a tune - it’s just that there was hardly any strength or power. |
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Post by Seriously on Jan 12, 2018 0:58:48 GMT
I kinda want more than "held a tune" at a musical.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2018 12:30:47 GMT
I don’t think it’s that he can’t sing - he held a tune - it’s just that there was hardly any strength or power. Agree. Just like the woman that played Solange in 'Follies'. |
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Post by TallPaul on Jan 12, 2018 13:51:29 GMT
When he was interviewed for The Stage, the director said he gave Marcus Brigstocke the part because, as a stand-up comedian, he was used to interacting with an audience at close quarters.
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Post by Tibidabo on Jan 12, 2018 14:27:26 GMT
TallPaul, did someone put you on a hot wash?
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Post by TallPaul on Jan 12, 2018 14:34:58 GMT
^ What's a hot wash?
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Post by Tibidabo on Jan 12, 2018 15:22:49 GMT
^Below the belt @theatremonkey , below the belt.
*retires gracefully to change cold compress*
Edit: Oops...I meant compresses...
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Post by manu on Jan 14, 2018 9:33:25 GMT
I'll be in London in ten days, from italy, and i've already seen every single musical except Barnum, Motown, Five guys named Moe, the Girl from the North Country, and Eugenius.
I have to choose only one, which do you recommend? thank you
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Post by JJShaw on Jan 14, 2018 9:43:55 GMT
I'll be in London in ten days, from italy, and i've already seen every single musical except Barnum, Motown, Five guys named Moe, the Girl from the North Country, and Eugenius. I have to choose only one, which do you recommend? thank you I would recommend Five Guys Named Moe as I thought it was a uniquely staged musical that isn't often done. Joyous and uplifting! If you want to see new work go for Eugenius, I've heard some of the music and its very pop-rock upbeat and fun. Haven't seen Girl... NC but I've heard positive things from it. |
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Post by lonlad on Jan 14, 2018 10:56:59 GMT
GIRL FROM NC without any doubt. No contest. :-)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2018 11:22:16 GMT
See I would say Barnum or from what I have heard Five Guys Named Moe. Haven't seen Motown or Eugenius, but Girl From North Country was good, but nothing amazing. I enjoyed it, but the music and play together, something doesn't work as a collab for me. For the music alone I'd say go, but otherwise.
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