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Post by mrcurry on Mar 1, 2016 22:36:23 GMT
Nah, they may appeal to a certain group of people. But most theatre goers have different tastes. The Oliviers should stick to opera, ballet and boring plays for old people.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2016 14:34:45 GMT
Shenton is doing a series with London Theatre Guide discussing the awards, who he thinks and who he wants to win... its interesting reading! He has done the four Actress categories this week: www.londontheatre.co.uk/londontheatre/news/ltg16/shentonolivierawardsactress16.htmSo personally, in line of his, my four choices: Best Actress: I am ashamed to say I have seen none of these performances (though I am booked to see both Nell Gwynn and People, Places and Things!) but I am basing it on reviews, it will be Denise. I would love to see Gemma win though, and she is probably the second choice to win so I can only hope. Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Again, I haven't seen any of the four (I don't see plays often, sorry!) but I am predicting Judi Dench. Best Actress in a Musical: Need I say more. Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical: I would honestly be thrilled if any of the four won! I have seen all four in their respective roles and I would say each of them do well. Preeya is scene stealing and the best part of Bend It Like Beckham. Amy is great, but I fear her role is too small to match the others in this category. Lara was stunning as Louise and holds herself strongly against Imelda. Emma was fantastic and stole the entire show and carry's it completely on her shoulders. My guess would be Lara but don't count out Emma just yet, I wouldn't be surprised if either were up there on the night but all deserving nominees.
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Post by lynette on Mar 4, 2016 14:27:02 GMT
Nah, they may appeal to a certain group of people. But most theatre goers have different tastes. The Oliviers should stick to opera, ballet and boring plays for old people. Go and look at the audiences for the boring plays ie the paying punters.
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Post by Hamilton Addict on Mar 11, 2016 12:56:07 GMT
I really wasn't pleased with the 'Best Supporting Actor in a Musical' category. Gavin Spokes from Guys and Dolls was good, but not sure about the rest.
Peter Davison-He was quite a good actor, but I felt his singing was really weak. It was a real shame, because Gypsy was great but he ruined it a bit. David Bedella-I loved David in The Rocky Horror Show, but I felt he was severely miscast and his voice did not suit the songs. Dan Burton-I'm in the minority here, but I don't even remember his performance. From what I can remember he was ok, but I felt he just faded into the background.
I was surprised they were chosen over Jamie Campbell Bower and Jamal Andreas from Bend It Like Beckham, Alexis Gerred from American Idiot and Joe Aaron Reid from In the Heights
I also wasn't too keen on Sophie Thompson from Guys and Dolls. I found her voice to be a little whiny. She was putting this on for the role, but it just felt so unnecessary and it put me off her. She was chosen over Lily Frazer from In the Heights and Siobhan Harrison from Guys and Dolls.
Really happy to see Kinky Boots, In the Heights (well apart from David Bedella) and Bend It Like Beckham get nominations!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2016 15:53:20 GMT
I'm not gonna lie, I really hope Dan Burton wins! He was (other than Imelda) my second favourite performance in that show! And I don't know what it is, but I just loved his performance so, so much.. his number was one that I walked away thinking WOW. And I was the only one who tapped him for a nomination on the other forum and everyone called me crazy lol, so I would love for him to win.
I'm not surprised about Jamie Campbell Bower not being nominated, he was great in the Sweeney movie but you would think he couldn't sing after BILB and he was one of the weakest aspects of the entire show! Though I do agree with Jamal Andreas, he was just as great as Preeya and I would of put him down for a nomination over Gavin Spokes anyday!
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Post by Hamilton Addict on Mar 11, 2016 17:51:58 GMT
I felt the same way about Anthony Ramos in Hamilton. No one is even mentioning him in Tony Award predictions but I thought he phenomenal!
Do you think Dan Burton will win? I want Gavin Spokes to win but I feel Peter Davison may win.
Jamie Campbell Bower was really good the night I went, but I know I am in the minority with that thought.
Surprised that great shows such as Di and Viv and Rose, Hay Fever, The Elephant Man, American Idiot, The Trial, Ticking, Harlequinade and The Master Builder. Any ideas as to why some of these were completely left out?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2016 18:58:51 GMT
Arts Theatre is not a West End theatre so shows like American Idiot are not eligible. I personally would of liked an Aaron Sidwell nomination but unless it moved into a West End house, it would not happen.
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Post by Hamilton Addict on Mar 11, 2016 19:39:03 GMT
According to Wikipedia the Arts Theatre is West End.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2016 19:54:27 GMT
According to Wikipedia the Arts Theatre is West End. Wikipedia... you are taking Wikipedia as bible?
I am only going by what someone told me a while back on the other forum that it wasn't a West End theatre... I don't know for sure.
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Post by Hamilton Addict on Mar 11, 2016 20:19:41 GMT
According to Wikipedia the Arts Theatre is West End. Wikipedia... you are taking Wikipedia as bible?
I am only going by what someone told me a while back on the other forum that it wasn't a West End theatre... I don't know for sure.
I didn't say Wikipedia was right, was just saying that's what it said, no need for sarcasm. I am pretty sure it's West End, but not 100% sure. The Olivier should clarify what theatres are part of their awards.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2016 20:24:38 GMT
I think it is theatres that are part of the Society of something or other... and the Arts theatre is not part of that Society? Someone can probably say more about that than I can haha
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2016 22:18:46 GMT
SOLT. Theatres have to belong to Society Of London Theatre for their shows to be eligible for the Oliviers. There are also affiliate theatres that can't have normal nominations but do have the possibility for recognition in the Outstanding Achievement In An Affiliate Theatre award.
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Post by Phantom of London on Mar 11, 2016 23:32:27 GMT
Just wondering with the current crop of shows about to open this year at the Charing Cross, if any of their shows will be edible next year?
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Post by Jon on Mar 11, 2016 23:38:16 GMT
Just wondering with the current crop of shows about to open this year at the Charing Cross, if any of their shows will be edible next year? Probably not since it's not a SOLT venue plus I imagine it wouldn't taste very nice
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Post by Hamilton Addict on Mar 12, 2016 8:26:16 GMT
Is there some list to say which venues are SOLT?
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Post by The Matthew on Mar 12, 2016 10:25:23 GMT
Is there some list to say which venues are SOLT? I had a look around the SOLT website and the Oliviers and both seem rather reluctant to mention which theatres are involved. If they do list them then they certainly don't want to make it easy to find that list. Perhaps members come and go and they can't be bothered to keep a list up to date, or maybe there's some evil conspiracy that requires secrets to be kept.
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Post by Hamilton Addict on Mar 12, 2016 16:19:55 GMT
It's because of Illuminati
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Post by Phantom of London on Mar 12, 2016 16:33:00 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2016 20:00:43 GMT
It's a capacity thing, isn't it? Any theatre up to a certain size which pays Equity rates in which a Producer has to pay an equity deposit or some nonsense like that.
Geographically the Arts is a West End venue, but it isn't really a West End venue, in the same way that the Charing Cross theatre is not a west end venue.
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Post by Scots UK Theatre on Mar 15, 2016 7:00:33 GMT
Yet the Arts is considered by most a West End theatre & Charing Cross is not. There isn't the same consistency you have on Broadway where there are clear guidelines.
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Post by Scots UK Theatre on Mar 15, 2016 20:41:57 GMT
Aye but when nobody is certain what theatres are or aren't eligible then clearly better consistency / understanding is required.
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Post by Phantom of London on Mar 15, 2016 21:25:31 GMT
So therefore we are agreed that on the SOLT website they should publish a long list once a year?
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Post by Honoured Guest on Mar 16, 2016 11:22:31 GMT
Four or five years ago, SOLT published a complete list of eligible productions. Since then, they don't even say which venues or companies are eligible. This complete removal of public information about eligibility suggests that the SOLT awards have become far less fair and open and much more subject to manupulation by commercial producers, etc. And we know that's the case because there have been various leaks about how the nomination and voting procedures have been changed. Personally, I don't think this matters. It just means that we know to view the Olivier awards as a commercial industry promotional puff-fix.
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Post by easilypleased on Mar 17, 2016 13:23:58 GMT
Just to add a bit of spice to my humdrum existence I decided to place a couple of bets on the Olivier Awards, but I can find no bookmaker offering odds. I could have bet on the Oscars but not the Olivier Awards. So if the bookies aren't taking bets on what is a popular and high profile event it may be an indication that they are nervous about the process.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2016 14:31:13 GMT
The Oliviers may be among the highest profile events in London theatre, but I don't think that means they're a popular and high profile event generally speaking.
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Post by d'James on Mar 17, 2016 14:44:50 GMT
The Oliviers may be among the highest profile events in London theatre, but I don't think that means they're a popular and high profile event generally speaking. Exactly what I was going to say.
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Post by Phantom of London on Mar 17, 2016 21:28:14 GMT
Liam Neeson must fill slighted that he didn't even get nominated for best hologram in War of the Worlds.
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Post by rumbledoll on Mar 18, 2016 15:21:16 GMT
Sorry if it was discussed already - any live broadcast for this on the night?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2016 16:46:32 GMT
Sorry if it was discussed already - any live broadcast for this on the night? The awards website says this; "In addition to the public celebration in Covent Garden Piazza, and inside the Royal Opera House, 2016 offers even more ways to watch and listen to the ceremony.
ITV returns, offering theatre fans a chance to watch extensive highlights of proceedings on the evening of 3 April on ITV and the opportunity to enjoy it all over again for weeks after via ITV Hub.
Fans can also listen to the event live as it is broadcast on Mellow Magic, the new station from Magic Radio, which will also air an exciting series looking back at 40 years of the Oliviers in the run-up to the event.
In another exciting new partnership for 2016, the Olivier Awards with MasterCard have teamed up with YouTube. The new Olivier Awards YouTube channel will screen live coverage of the performances in Covent Garden Piazza on the afternoon of 3 April, and will screen the ceremony in full for international audiences."
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Post by mortenaagaard on Mar 18, 2016 17:44:23 GMT
When does the afternoon concert in Covent Garden Piazza begin? :-)
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