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Post by theatremad on Dec 3, 2017 9:22:36 GMT
The two programs appear to have excellent precis of each seperate play within each part. Or appear to as I don't read the plot precis in programs as a rule as I like it to be a surprise. And it was coherent to follow? I would say yes |
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Post by dani on Dec 3, 2017 11:01:58 GMT
How are the running times now looking? Part One (seen monday) came out about 10.40pm Part Two (seen thursday) came out about 10.10pm Personally didn't feel as long as that but that's me That sounds manageable. Thank you. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2017 11:52:05 GMT
Part One (seen monday) came out about 10.40pm Part Two (seen thursday) came out about 10.10pm Personally didn't feel as long as that but that's me That sounds manageable. Thank you. With a 1900 start for both plays Matinee at 1300 |
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Post by altamont on Dec 3, 2017 12:02:24 GMT
How are the running times now looking? Part One (seen monday) came out about 10.40pm Part Two (seen thursday) came out about 10.10pm Personally didn't feel as long as that but that's me As each part is described as three plays, are there two intervals in each? Thanks... |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2017 13:04:52 GMT
What colour is the carpet?
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Post by theatremad on Dec 3, 2017 13:27:35 GMT
Both parts have two intervals.
Carpet?
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Post by altamont on Dec 3, 2017 13:42:43 GMT
Both parts have two intervals. Thank you |
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Post by theatremad on Dec 3, 2017 14:25:47 GMT
Direct from website:
Part One:
1 hr 4 mins + 15 mins interval
1 hr 1 mins + 16 mins interval
1 hr 8 mins
Part Two:
Running time :
58 mins + 15 mins interval
48 mins + 15 mins interval
1 hr
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Post by dani on Dec 3, 2017 15:16:14 GMT
Part One (seen monday) came out about 10.40pm Part Two (seen thursday) came out about 10.10pm Personally didn't feel as long as that but that's me As each part is described as three plays, are there two intervals in each? Thanks... There are two intervals in each, yes. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2017 12:44:05 GMT
These are very impressive
I preferred part one to part two by quite a margin
As some of the “exciting” characters are killed off between the plays!
But the acting staging lighting and whole event is quite simply spectacular and epic
Richard McCabe is fantastic surely the performance of the year? Although the scenes are so fast paced there are some lovely episodes with his wife and family which are moving and beautifully acted
The costumes are very good and the female clothing is particularly lavishly styled with attention to detail and accessories
It’s fast paced and I preferred it to the Wolf Hall plays (although I loved those also) as the characters in Imperium are bolder and more vividly drawn
There isn’t a weak link in the entire cast and every actor draws so much character from each of their roles
Joe Dixon was notable as well as Peter De Jersey Joseph Kloska and Michael Grady-Hall
It’s a must see and my whole outing loved it
Five stars for the first part
Four for the second
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Post by lynette on Dec 14, 2017 13:16:53 GMT
Thanks Parsley. I’m seeing these just before Xmas so am delighted they meet with your high standards.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2017 13:24:16 GMT
Thanks Parsley. I’m seeing these just before Xmas so am delighted they meet with your high standards. In another life I would have been a Roman I LOVE them I hope You have a lovely time |
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Post by peggs on Dec 15, 2017 10:48:12 GMT
I will hence forth think of you in a toga parsley.
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Post by Jon on Dec 16, 2017 0:41:00 GMT
It'll be interesting if this gets a London run either in the West End or the Barbican
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Post by nash16 on Dec 16, 2017 1:02:57 GMT
It'll be interesting if this gets a London run either in the West End or the Barbican Contracts signed this week by the cast for the London run. They're on their way. (via a Roman road?) |
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Post by Jon on Dec 16, 2017 1:59:13 GMT
It'll be interesting if this gets a London run either in the West End or the Barbican Contracts signed this week by the cast for the London run. They're on their way. (via a Roman road?) If it's a West End run then I could see it at the RSC's West End favourite, The Theatre Royal Haymarket in May after Frozen the play, the Harold Pinter after The Birthday Party in April or even the Gielgud if The Ferryman doesn't extend. It'd be great at the Barbican as well. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2017 2:29:33 GMT
Can’t help
But think it will
Struggle in London
It’s very long
Both shows have an early start
Matinee and evening
And The Swan is very small capacity wise yet the run is not actually sold out
I also think moving to a normal proscenium will be to the detriment
I was in Row A stalls ground at RSC
Which as has been pointed out is on the stage
It was thrilling being that close
Basically in the play
As actors garments constantly swished past my face
What London theatre
Will allow you to see close up
How
Many strands
The necklace of an actress has
Or the embellishment on the sleeves of her dress
And I think Barbican an awful venue for it
So
Distancing from the action
If you can see it at The Swan
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Post by Jan on Dec 16, 2017 8:57:25 GMT
Contracts signed this week by the cast for the London run. They're on their way. (via a Roman road?) If it's a West End run then I could see it at the RSC's West End favourite, The Theatre Royal Haymarket in May after Frozen the play, the Harold Pinter after The Birthday Party in April or even the Gielgud if The Ferryman doesn't extend. It'd be great at the Barbican as well. I can see why the RSC would like the Haymarket ticket prices but otherwise it is wholly unsuitable for Swan transfers. They have never had a London theatre even remotely suitable for Swan transfers, the best were when they crammed them into the Barbican Pit. The Mermaid was OK years ago and about the right size in theory but of course no-one would go there and it was a disaster. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2017 10:45:01 GMT
First thought - It's fiendishly difficult to successfully schedule commercial theatre runs of two-part plays - Except for the mega-hits (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Wolf Hall).
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2017 11:18:28 GMT
First thought - It's fiendishly difficult to successfully schedule commercial theatre runs of two-part plays - Except for the mega-hits (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Wolf Hall). Neither of those run at over 3.5 hours The first part of imperium finishes at 22:40 in the evenings After a 1900 start The second about 22:20 At least it would attract a better audience than Harry Potter |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2017 11:26:47 GMT
Yes, the length makes the transfer schedule even more problemmatic.
One solution would be to transfer it for a limited season to the Olivier (like Young Chekhov from Chichester Festival Theatre).
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Post by Jan on Dec 16, 2017 12:17:51 GMT
Yes, the length makes the transfer schedule even more problemmatic. One solution would be to transfer it for a limited season to the Olivier (like Young Chekhov from Chichester Festival Theatre). They should do it in Trafalgar Studios or some other smaller venue. |
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Post by horton on Dec 17, 2017 21:34:25 GMT
Not all the cast are transferring. Not a happy company!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2017 22:20:59 GMT
Not all the cast are transferring. Not a happy company! Yes so I heard Anyway London is mostly sh*t now anyway And there is no venue as lovely as The Swan The suggestion of Trafalgar Studios Is perversion beyond belief |
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Post by Rory on Dec 18, 2017 0:13:07 GMT
Not all the cast are transferring. Not a happy company! Wonder what's behind that decision, and whether it's going to Barbican or West End (or somewhere else) as mentioned above. |
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