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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2018 13:20:44 GMT
Just announced its closing date has been brought forward from September 9th to July 22nd. Wanted to get to see this during the summer but no chance I can afford an emergency trip to London this weekend.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2018 13:28:12 GMT
How come they only just announced it when caa got an email on the 7th July (confirmed by @theatremonkey checking the website) stating this? They've really done themselves out of a last couple of weeks of ticket sales, unless they were hoping that keeping the announcement low-key would allow people to panic-book enough to re-extend out to the originally planned closing date? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2018 14:15:03 GMT
No idea. WoS just posted an article without an explanation. World Tour expected next year though.
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Post by stefy69 on Jul 20, 2018 5:46:53 GMT
Great shame as I loved this production saw it originally and upon it's return.
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Post by jek on Jul 20, 2018 7:58:57 GMT
Having missed this first time round (my kids were then of an age then when going out meant complex babysitting arrangements) I have been prompted by the closure notices to book tomorrow's matinee. Have seen mention on here about the advisability of getting to the theatre early for the pre show entertainment. Any suggestions as to how early this starts? Many thanks.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2018 8:05:02 GMT
Not that long beforehand, I think it's only about 15/20 minutes, if that? If you give yourself half an hour, you definitely won't miss it.
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Post by jek on Jul 20, 2018 8:12:23 GMT
Thank you @baemax . That's really helpful. This is one of those reasons why this board is so great.
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Post by jek on Jul 21, 2018 17:19:19 GMT
I'm afraid I am with Mr Snow on this. Really disappointed. Maybe I love the film too much. There was just something wrong about the tone for me. It's interesting because in her programme notes Emma Rice is really insightful about the film, the desperate longing at its heart, but this didn't seem to translate to the actual piece. But while my party (of three) didn't enjoy it there was certainly a lot of love for it in the theatre today. |
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Post by TallPaul on Nov 2, 2018 17:04:55 GMT
Sorry to resurect an old thread, but this seems like as good a place as any to post this exciting news.
Those of us with a passion for 'entertainment' architecture will, I hope, be interested to learn that the Empire Cinema has now been granted Grade II listed status.
There was a very real danger that it could have been demolished and replaced with an office block, but the 20th Century Society, Theatres Trust, and many others, made what must have been a compelling case, that was accepted first by Historic England, then DCMS.
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Post by Jon on Nov 2, 2018 19:57:10 GMT
^If anything, they should demolish the office block built on the stage, and bring it back into use as a theatre. It would require someone with very deep pockets to do that. I imagine Empire will hold onto it as a cinema for a while longer but I think personally think it'd be better in the hands of a chain like Everyman who have done a great job restoring old cinemas. |
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Post by Theatre Fan on Sept 1, 2021 10:57:46 GMT
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Sept 2, 2021 15:44:05 GMT
I thought it was stunning (opposite the Haymarket) and would love to see again (albeit a different production team) However the Watermill is not that accessible if you don't drive, factoring in taxis etc etc. |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Sept 2, 2021 16:44:18 GMT
I can't really find much on the director Robert Kirby. He is an associate of the Watermill so I'm guessing he is starting out on his career?
The production does have a foley artist credited so I'm naturally excited!
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Post by TallPaul on Jan 17, 2022 12:22:13 GMT
Announced this morning as the summer production at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre. 22 July to 27 August. Directed by Paul Robinson, who is the SJT's AD.
A co-production with Bolton Octagon and the Theatre by the Lake in Keswick.
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Post by capybara on May 17, 2023 11:32:22 GMT
Seeing this in Guildford later this week, having been encouraged by the reviews.
I note the publicity around it mentions music. Is this a play, a play with music or a musical?
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Post by capybara on May 23, 2023 0:47:17 GMT
A play with music, the answer ended up being then.
I enjoyed this for the most part. Well staged, I liked the musical interludes and it just had a nice vibe about the production, as you would come to expect from this sort of play.
Sad to see how empty the auditorium was on a Friday night though. I know touring productions, especially plays, are struggling but it was probably not even a quarter full.
A pleasant evening, nonetheless. Three stars.
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Post by edelweiss on Jun 1, 2023 16:02:50 GMT
I would concur that this is a play with music. Auditorium was also sadly half empty (though perhaps this is more expected for a midweek matinee). Having never seen the film, I only had a vague idea of what to expect - I am planning to watch the film so I can compare the two now. An entertaining couple of hours with a talented cast of 8 playing multiple parts and instruments. The singing and dancing were particular highlights - there are some really great voices in that cast. It was properly funny at parts and zipped along nicely, I would agree with capybara that it was a nice vibe. 4* |
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