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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2017 23:51:32 GMT
As for Monkey's question {Spoiler - click to view}I didn't read the question before, so can't be 100% certain, but tonight I believe I heard "My Facebook profile pic is me and my daughter, she is 7 years old" - so it wasn't actually saying the pic was of a 7-year old, it was a connected statement about his daughter and not the pic in particular. But can't be certain I found this play to be always interesting, very well directed, with a huge heart that made up for some of the slightly protracted toing and froing. Both performances were strong, but I thought Sam Troughton was completely wonderful - and might just have given my favourite performance of the year. As for that bit theatre monkey refers to... {Spoiler - click to view}
He takes out his phone to show her a picture of his daughter. He says she is three in the photo, but she's seven now. He then says he hasn't seen her four years. But I might check the playtext when I am next in the NT as I might have got that wrongHe takes out his phone to show her a picture of his daughter. He says she is three in the photo, but she's seven now. He then says he hasn't seen her four years. But I might check the playtext when I am next in the NT as I might have got that wrong. |
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Post by loureviews on Nov 4, 2017 22:39:53 GMT
Saw this today - liked it a lot and the fact it was in real-time (with a clock in view of the audience) meant you really didn't have to keep checking your watch  I thought Sam Troughton was excellent but Justine Mitchell didn't quite ring true for a well-heeled late thirties MD. However there were lots of funny moments and gems of truth scattered throughout a tight running time - and a fair few awkward silences which spoke of real life. It still makes me shudder a bit to think we have been in a world for a long time where people hook up for sex yet can still say 'you don't know me'. But that's where Tinder and Grindr rule the roost, and interpersonal relationships now operate in a very similar way. I found it interesting to compare this to Heisenberg which I saw a few weeks ago, another two hander with an odd couple, again beautifully and realistically played. |
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Post by demonbarber on Nov 6, 2017 14:10:15 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2017 14:10:32 GMT
Transferring to the Ambassadors Theatre from 15th January for a 10 week run.
Not sure I liked it as much as everyone else seemed to, but good on 'em for earning a transfer.
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Post by Jon on Nov 6, 2017 14:11:54 GMT
First new show at the Ambassadors in over a decade as well!
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Post by n1david on Nov 6, 2017 14:19:44 GMT
Well done them. The NT platform has just been released as a podcast and worth a listen.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2017 14:25:59 GMT
So this will be a new beginning for the Ambassadors then?
In honour of the occasion, one of the greatest pop groups ever. Yes. Ever.
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Post by TallPaul on Nov 6, 2017 14:32:46 GMT
Believe it or not, @ryan, I actually agree with you. Vastly underrated. (Though I did once encounter Cheryl in TK Maxx and was less than impressed with her behaviour.)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2017 14:39:00 GMT
Believe it or not, @ryan , I actually agree with you. Vastly underrated. (Though I did once encounter Cheryl in TK Maxx and was less than impressed with her behaviour.) Well yes. I met her once too and she wasn't what you'd call particularly friendly. Some people get so touchy when the automatic toilet door on trains open unexpectedly don't they? |
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Post by Rory on Nov 6, 2017 16:08:21 GMT
First new show at the Ambassadors in over a decade as well! HURRAH!!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2017 16:09:38 GMT
First new show at the Ambassadors in over a decade as well! It has been the venue of choice for the NYT for a few years and, in the last 5, was home to the brilliant 'Oliver Reed - Wild Thing' and the embarrassingly bad 'Confessions of Gordon Brown'. |
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Post by peelee on Nov 6, 2017 16:35:52 GMT
I don't think I've seen anything at the Ambassadors, but with seating for 444, according to Wikipedia, it seems like an intimate-enough theatre to stage Beginning successfully. I enthused here after seeing it on press night and am glad that its run at the Dorfman and presumably level of ticket-demand there has encouraged this proposed move after its National run to the just as accessible West End. Well done to everyone involved.
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Post by Jon on Nov 6, 2017 16:44:12 GMT
I don't think I've seen anything at the Ambassadors, but with seating for 444, according to Wikipedia, it seems like an intimate-enough theatre to stage Beginning successfully. I enthused here after seeing it on press night and am glad that its run at the Dorfman and presumably level of ticket-demand there has encouraged this proposed move after its National run to the just as accessible West End. Well done to everyone involved. The Sondheim Theatre which is what the Ambassadors will become, is aimed at transferring shows from places like the Young Vic, Dorfman etc Likewise Nimax's new theatre. |
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Post by stefy69 on Nov 7, 2017 6:54:49 GMT
First new show at the Ambassadors in over a decade as well! Yes can't wait to go back top the Ambassadors, trying to remember the last time I was there and I think it was a revival of Abigail's Party starring Elizabeth Berrington as Beverley. |
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Post by dani on Nov 7, 2017 8:59:22 GMT
Off topic, but I remember seeing Ed Stoppard's Hamlet at this venue, although I think it was called the New Ambassadors then. That was the last time I was there.
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Post by Mark on Nov 7, 2017 10:31:00 GMT
Just booked a "flip" stalls seat for today, £15 seat J1... not so fussed on the comfort side so seemed better view than the few remaining side seats.
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Post by Mark on Nov 7, 2017 17:07:45 GMT
Absolutely loved this today. It's well written and the performances are spot on. Glad it is going to have a further life at the Ambassadors where I can see it doing good business as word of mouth gets around.
As others have mentioned it all came to life in the second half after the big confession.
Flip seats an absolute bargain at £15. Full view of the stage with the seats next to them paying £40 a piece. I didn't feel uncomfortable to be honest, although they are a bit squeaky when you shuffle about!
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Post by bordeaux on Nov 7, 2017 20:50:52 GMT
I don't think I've seen anything at the Ambassadors, but with seating for 444, according to Wikipedia, it seems like an intimate-enough theatre to stage Beginning successfully. I enthused here after seeing it on press night and am glad that its run at the Dorfman and presumably level of ticket-demand there has encouraged this proposed move after its National run to the just as accessible West End. Well done to everyone involved. The Sondheim Theatre which is what the Ambassadors will become, is aimed at transferring shows from places like the Young Vic, Dorfman etc Likewise Nimax's new theatre. Does anyone know when the new Sondheim is going to open and who will be in charge etc? And what and where is the new Nimax theatre? |
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Post by n1david on Nov 7, 2017 20:54:04 GMT
The Sondheim Theatre which is what the Ambassadors will become, is aimed at transferring shows from places like the Young Vic, Dorfman etc Likewise Nimax's new theatre. Does anyone know when the new Sondheim is going to open and who will be in charge etc? And what and where is the new Nimax theatre? The Nimax theatre is the nominal replacement for the Astoria, and will be a new-build space in the commercial development at the top of Charing Cross Road, near TCR tube station. Flexible space, opening apparently in 2020. Good summary of new theatres here: www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/new-theatres-opening-in-london-bridge-sondheim-nimax_43372.html |
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Post by bramble on Nov 8, 2017 12:08:37 GMT
A beautiful play Beautifully written performed and directed Well worth a look.
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Post by lynette on Nov 8, 2017 17:56:10 GMT
Thanks for the link n1david. V interesting new places. I love the idea of the Curtain Theatre.
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Post by Jon on Nov 8, 2017 18:47:06 GMT
The Sondheim will be owned and operated by Delmac. 2019 / 2020 opening I'd guess, depending when they clear planning permission and how construction goes. I wonder if Stomp closing and this short run of Beginning is a precusor to the development starting sometime next year. I know Sir Stephen said that if the planning permission didn't go through, he would retain the theatre and Stomp would still run. It's fantastic that we're getting two new flexible theatres within the next 3-4 years. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2017 10:24:15 GMT
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Post by kathryn on Nov 17, 2017 10:43:14 GMT
Just caved and booked to see this in Jan - from one of the £18 seats at the back of the circle.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2017 10:44:32 GMT
Those seats at the back of the circle and stalls don't look great from theatremonkey - can anyone comment on the view?
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