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Post by theatremadness on Nov 1, 2017 12:05:05 GMT
Miranda Hart is going to be, according to an ITV spokeswomen, the first ever woman to host the Royal Variety Performance entirely on her own. Pop music includes: The Killers, Louis Tomlinson, The Script, Paloma Faith and Seal Comedy includes: Jason Manford & Tom Allen Musicals includes: Kelsey Grammer and the cast of Big Fish, Annie (will that include Miranda? Not sure) and 42nd Street. There'll also be Ball & Boe, The Leading Ladies, BGT winner pianist Tokio Myers & Cirque du Soleil. It's at the London Palladium this year, being filmed on 24th November and will be on ITV in December. Full article here: www.digitalspy.com/tv/news/a841980/royal-variety-2017-miranda-hart-louis-tomlinson-james-blunt-tokio-myers/ |
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Post by longinthetooth on Nov 1, 2017 14:52:02 GMT
One to record and FF, I feel.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2017 16:51:29 GMT
One to record and FF, I feel. I do that every year now. I got through last year's in about four and a half minutes. But that isn't my record!  |
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Post by wickedgrin on Nov 1, 2017 16:55:28 GMT
The glory days of this are well and truly over! The Queen will not be sorry to miss this!
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Post by TallPaul on Nov 3, 2017 13:23:30 GMT
The glory days of this are well and truly over Partly because there are few true "variety" stars left now. All gone to that great Palladium in the sky, alas. Or they're seeing out their days in the nursing home that is largely funded by the RVP. Have you ever seen Noel Coward's Waiting in the Wings? If not, I can thoroughly recommend it. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2017 13:43:09 GMT
It can be entertaining. Remember when Charles and Camilla drove there and got caught up in a riot?
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Post by Jan on Nov 3, 2017 13:56:11 GMT
It can be entertaining. Remember when Charles and Camilla drove there and got caught up in a riot? Where Camilla was badly frightened when a mob of students attacked the car she was travelling in ? Not my idea of entertainment really, violence against women. |
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Post by hulmeman on Nov 3, 2017 14:04:35 GMT
But there are some great variety acts doing the rounds. Brilliant young magicians and ventriloquists. Granted no where near as there used to be, but unfortunately those that are still around are not "telly names". But Nina Conti or Paul Zerdin would spread the variety. Don't start me on that Miranda woman who is hosting the show. Can't be doing with her at any price.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2017 14:16:36 GMT
It can be entertaining. Remember when Charles and Camilla drove there and got caught up in a riot? Where Camilla was badly frightened when a mob of students attacked the car she was travelling in ? Not my idea of entertainment really, violence against women. Yes, that's the one. She was complicit as the driver arrogantly took the direct route through the protesters instead of avoiding them by choosing another route. |
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Post by Jan on Nov 3, 2017 14:32:39 GMT
Where Camilla was badly frightened when a mob of students attacked the car she was travelling in ? Not my idea of entertainment really, violence against women. Yes, that's the one. She was complicit as the driver arrogantly took the direct route through the protesters instead of avoiding them by choosing another route. So your point is that violence against women CAN be entertaining in particular circumstances ? Got it. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2017 19:50:37 GMT
Gosh. Who let Miranda 'sing'*?
Nearly as bad as the script she had to clunk and barge her way through.
Dire first 5 minutes.
*disguised by some over the top autotuning.
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Post by ptwest on Dec 19, 2017 19:59:05 GMT
Add me to the list of people who don't get Miranda.
But always good to see the cast of 42nd Street so at least the opening 20 minutes wasn't a complete waste of time.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2017 20:05:08 GMT
42nd Street being fabulous as always. That and Big Fish were literally the only reasons I am watching.
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Post by karloscar on Dec 19, 2017 21:17:02 GMT
Lasted five minutes after Masterchef and that how to take a bow bollocks was a new low for all concerned. Watching Shamed on C4 where young woman imprisons and takes revenge on her abuser. Will and Kate would empathize....
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Post by alece10 on Dec 19, 2017 21:19:22 GMT
I've been out and recorded it. So thank god for fast forward. 42nd Street were a great opening act and it's downhill from there. Miranda is dire.
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Post by bellboard27 on Dec 19, 2017 21:24:17 GMT
The advert in the break for bladder leak underwear could prove informative to theatreboard members heading off to long productions with no interval!
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Post by longinthetooth on Dec 19, 2017 21:38:11 GMT
Another one fast forwarding Ms Hart. That opening was dreadful - at least, the bit I watched. I'm quite a way behind, but at this rate I'll soon be caught up!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2017 21:39:43 GMT
I'm really enjoying it, best royal variety for years. Feels a bit different, slightly different format evolving the hosts bit more. Some of Mirandas jokes falling a bit flat but otherwise it's good. Also Good to see more of a mix of acts
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Post by wickedgrin on Dec 19, 2017 23:06:10 GMT
Just when you thought the RVP could not get any worse....it did!
42nd St was fabulous and then it was ALL downhill.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2017 23:20:22 GMT
42nd Street set the rest of the show up to fail, and rightly so. Doing performances like this, with numbers that amazing, will help them out massively box office wise. I could still see another year and a half/two years left for it if they continue to impress like that! Big Fish made me cry. Shocker.  |
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Post by anita on Dec 20, 2017 10:13:43 GMT
42nd Street was the only decent bit of the show. Gone are the days when the RVS was something to look forward to.
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Post by alece10 on Dec 20, 2017 10:40:38 GMT
I feel they were trying to get a younger audience by putting pop acts in But the younger audience are never going to watch this and the audience watching on tv have probably never heard of any of them. Gone are the days of the headline act closing the show and we got stuck with Ball,Boe and Hart doing give me sunshine. And as for those dire sketches and cameos between acts.......
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Post by hulmeman on Dec 20, 2017 13:34:37 GMT
Who decided to give Miranda a musical number? I hesitate to use the word sing!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2017 13:46:46 GMT
It was a mixed one for me. 42nd Street should put ££££ in the box office, but didn't think Annie shone at all. Big Fish, well, it may make some curious, but just confirmed my own opinion of the show, really. Loved the Ethiopian Circus performers, thought Ovo was dull. Wish the Divas had chosen a better number. As for Miranda, I like her as a person, but... 💰 💴💵 🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑 |
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Post by loureviews on Dec 22, 2017 7:37:33 GMT
When Ball and Boe singing a Morecambe and Wise song is the headline ...
42nd Street and Big Fish were fabulous though and the posh comic was quite funny.
Miranda was dreadful.
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