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Post by mrbarnaby on Apr 3, 2016 17:50:35 GMT
Listening on mellow magic and Michael ball is falling SO flat. I've turned it off now and will watch Twitter for news
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Post by Jon on Apr 3, 2016 18:07:03 GMT
How the Tonys seem to get competent presenters and not the Oliviers is beyond me.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Apr 3, 2016 18:33:52 GMT
I'm scared to watch it on ITV2 later as I'll just get annoyed at what a shambles it is.
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Post by Jon on Apr 3, 2016 18:36:13 GMT
I'm scared to watch it on ITV2 later as I'll just get annoyed at what a shambles it is. It's been a shambles every year it's returned to TV. It's clear that it needs the people who do the Tonys, Brits, NTA etc to make it television friendly. |
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Post by HereForTheatre on Apr 3, 2016 18:36:54 GMT
Well i'd ask who else we can get? America have such an array of people who are popular, well known and could do an amazing job. We are a bit more limited. I actually thought Carrie Hope Fletcher did a really good job hosting the Piazza event but she's probably not suited to the main role.
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Post by Jon on Apr 3, 2016 18:45:38 GMT
Well i'd ask who else we can get? America have such an array of people who are popular, well known and could do an amazing job. We are a bit more limited. I actually thought Carrie Hope Fletcher did a really good job hosting the Piazza event but she's probably not suited to the main role. I think they did someone like Dermot O'Leary or Graham Norton who can actually presents. I'm surprised Ball is not doing well, I thought he was competent as a presenter. |
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Post by theatremadness on Apr 3, 2016 18:46:28 GMT
Thought it was a nice touch to have actors from the 4 Best New Play nominees to come and explain a little about the show and present clips, too.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Apr 3, 2016 18:49:06 GMT
Well i'd ask who else we can get? America have such an array of people who are popular, well known and could do an amazing job. We are a bit more limited. I actually thought Carrie Hope Fletcher did a really good job hosting the Piazza event but she's probably not suited to the main role. I think they did someone like Dermot O'Leary or Graham Norton who can actually presents. I'm surprised Ball is not doing well, I thought he was competent as a presenter. I think the idea is that the presenter has some link to Theatre and is not 'just' a presenter. |
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Post by Jon on Apr 3, 2016 18:56:57 GMT
I think they did someone like Dermot O'Leary or Graham Norton who can actually presents. I'm surprised Ball is not doing well, I thought he was competent as a presenter. I think the idea is that the presenter has some link to Theatre and is not 'just' a presenter. I'd prefer someone who can present these sort of event rather than someone who is an actor but can't present for toffee. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2016 19:04:01 GMT
Wow Kenneth Cranham and Denise Gough have got it thank god! I would have put money of them just giving to to Mark Rylance & Nicole Kidman.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2016 19:34:08 GMT
Whoever hired Jack Savoretti for this evening should never, ever, be allowed to make a decision again.
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Post by theatremadness on Apr 3, 2016 19:53:52 GMT
Well I thought that the Play That Goes Wrong "Best performance in a Sequel" skit was absolutely hilarious - and that was just from listening to it on the radio! Really hope it makes the ITV Highlights cut.
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Post by Jon on Apr 3, 2016 19:56:10 GMT
Phantom winning the Audience Award was a surprise, thought it be would Les Mis yet again.
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Post by theatremadness on Apr 3, 2016 20:05:56 GMT
Agreed!! Nice to have a change from Wicked & Les Mis taking alternate years to win it. And I really, really enjoyed Ben Forster's Phantom. May drag me back to the show!! Also a huge but BRILLIANT surprise to have In The Heights win Outstanding Achievement in Music. Hooray!!
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Post by bjorne on Apr 3, 2016 20:10:39 GMT
I really liked Ben Forster's Phantom too! What a pleasant surprise. And Emmy is fantastic. But I already knew that.
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Post by RudyGrey on Apr 3, 2016 20:13:08 GMT
Hurrah for Drew Mc Onie: well deserved!
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Post by Dawnstar on Apr 3, 2016 20:22:23 GMT
I really liked Ben Forster's Phantom too! What a pleasant surprise. And Emmy is fantastic. But I already knew that. Is anyone else wondering why they had the alternate Christine perform rather than the lead? Is Celinde Schoenmaker ill? I'm 1 out of 2 for the shows I was rooting for: Showstopper won but Peter Pan Goes Wrong didn't. I suppose that's a reasonable personal result! |
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Post by greeny11 on Apr 3, 2016 20:23:13 GMT
Celinde Schoenmaker is on holiday, hence Emmi performed today.
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Post by Jon on Apr 3, 2016 20:31:19 GMT
Lara Pulver won best supporting actress for Gypsy and David Bedella won for best supporting actor for ITH.
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Post by theatremadness on Apr 3, 2016 20:31:28 GMT
A 3rd win for In The Heights....David Bedella wins Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical. Definitely did not expect that!!
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Post by Jon on Apr 3, 2016 20:34:16 GMT
As expected, Gypsy won Best musical revival.
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Post by Phantom of London on Apr 3, 2016 20:42:11 GMT
Yes, but now I am expecting In The Heights to win, seems to be a lot of love for them - but you can never second guess the Oliviers.
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Post by Phantom of London on Apr 3, 2016 20:51:09 GMT
And I was wrong.
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Post by Jon on Apr 3, 2016 20:51:28 GMT
Yes, but now I am expecting In The Heights to win, seems to be a lot of love for them - but you can never second guess the Oliviers. Nope, Kinky Boots just won Best New Musical. Looks like each show was awarded fairly with 3 each for Kinky Boots, Gypsy and ITH. Must be the first year where Sonia Friedman isn't represented in either the Best musical new or revival or Best Play new or revival. |
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Post by theatremadness on Apr 3, 2016 20:57:27 GMT
Sunday 9th April 2017 - at The Royal Albert Hall!!
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