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Post by Mark on Jul 17, 2020 12:59:17 GMT
Two casts ready to go. Indoor performances allowed from August first.
Get this production into one of the larger London venues and perform it to 3-400 a show. Adelphi and Savoy both empty. Surely it’s better than having them sit empty for a year?
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Post by Jon on Jul 17, 2020 13:37:00 GMT
Two casts ready to go. Indoor performances allowed from August first. Get this production into one of the larger London venues and perform it to 3-400 a show. Adelphi and Savoy both empty. Surely it’s better than having them sit empty for a year? I don't think moving venues is that simple, they still have an agreement with the Arts Theatre which they'd have to pay off in order to move but also there's a risk they'd end up having to move again if the owners of both theatres have something lined up next year. |
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Post by danb on Jul 17, 2020 13:42:20 GMT
It can be as simple or as difficult as they want to make it. As long as the Arts still get something out of it, it is surely more than nothing. Likewise, if wherever it went had something else lined up it’s hardly the ‘Bat Out of Hell‘ set is it? “Here, carry these sparkly flats down the road“ we’re moving again. It is the perfect touring show all wrapped up with a bow & ready to go, and could even do two show days every day with the double cast available. It just takes will and perhaps a bit of compromise.
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Post by fiyero on Jul 18, 2020 16:06:37 GMT
I know its easy for us sitting at home but this does seem a good idea. Even if they have to adapt it to Six 'in concert' it seems an ideal one to adapt as it starts with a small cast. I think it is the introduction back in to theatre we need. I think it would be more likely if it was already in an LWTheatres house as ALW seems keenest to get going and I feel he could make the swap happen.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2020 12:03:13 GMT
Well, today would've been cast change day. Already, Natalie, Courtney and Danielle have confirmed they would've been leaving today.
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Post by itsemily on Aug 2, 2020 13:05:56 GMT
Well, today would've been cast change day. Already, Natalie, Courtney and Danielle have confirmed they would've been leaving today. Collette and Zara have now also confirmed they'd be leaving today too! EDIT:Hana too now! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2020 17:05:26 GMT
Well, today would've been cast change day. Already, Natalie, Courtney and Danielle have confirmed they would've been leaving today. Collette and Zara have now also confirmed they'd be leaving today too! EDIT:Hana too now! I guess that means just Sophie and Lexi continuing, as they’ve not said anything yet. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 2, 2020 17:18:56 GMT
I know its easy for us sitting at home but this does seem a good idea. Even if they have to adapt it to Six 'in concert' it seems an ideal one to adapt as it starts with a small cast. I think it is the introduction back in to theatre we need. I think it would be more likely if it was already in an LWTheatres house as ALW seems keenest to get going and I feel he could make the swap happen. Its already “in concert” isn’t it? I can’t imagine what could be done to make it any more so. It’s six girls and a band on stage singing. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 2, 2020 17:21:38 GMT
I suppose they could have one girl doing all the parts with a selection of hats/wigs, and a synth. That would be fun. Might even be better than the original if she’s not one of the screechers!
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Post by fiyero on Aug 2, 2020 19:52:49 GMT
I know its easy for us sitting at home but this does seem a good idea. Even if they have to adapt it to Six 'in concert' it seems an ideal one to adapt as it starts with a small cast. I think it is the introduction back in to theatre we need. I think it would be more likely if it was already in an LWTheatres house as ALW seems keenest to get going and I feel he could make the swap happen. Its already “in concert” isn’t it? I can’t imagine what could be done to make it any more so. It’s six girls and a band on stage singing. I haven't actually seen it yet. I meant some distinction that this isn't the normal show. Six: Socially distanced edition |
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Post by impossibleprincess73 on Aug 2, 2020 23:21:53 GMT
Collette and Zara have now also confirmed they'd be leaving today too! EDIT:Hana too now! I guess that means just Sophie and Lexi continuing, as they’ve not said anything yet. What about Jaye'J? Or did she already announce something and I missed it? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2020 23:27:33 GMT
I guess that means just Sophie and Lexi continuing, as they’ve not said anything yet. What about Jaye'J? Or did she already announce something and I missed it? One of her fanpages on Instagram “announced” it after apparently being told by her at stage door she was leaving. Not official but I reckon it’s probably true if most of the others are going too. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2020 14:11:05 GMT
I guess that means just Sophie and Lexi continuing, as they’ve not said anything yet. What about Jaye'J? Or did she already announce something and I missed it? She has now replied to someone’s tweet saying she indeed would be leaving yesterday. And also saying in the tweet that they will get 5 months when the show reopens. And then I assume there will be a complete changeover in casting, including those who didn’t announce anything yesterday. |
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Post by zahidf on Sept 11, 2020 14:02:33 GMT
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Post by Seriously on Sept 11, 2020 15:30:26 GMT
They were aiming for November 15th, so hopefully all these new lockdowns wont effect that.
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Post by andrew on Sept 11, 2020 15:38:13 GMT
Hopefully producers will now start to realise that there IS a way to have theatre with social distancing until all this is over, with concerts/cheaper productions/fewer cast members etc.
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Post by danb on Sept 11, 2020 17:33:07 GMT
I wonder if theres an element of chicken being played by ALW and Cam Mac seeing who will go first. If they can open ‘Cats’ in Shanghai (thanks Nic) hopefully someone will take a chance over here; but they are further along in the journey I guess.
Both have titles that could be ‘Concerted’ a la ‘Six’ with less starry, less pricey casts or just fantastic jobbing performers who need to eat. Either way lets please make it work.
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Post by johnie21 on Sept 11, 2020 18:31:11 GMT
Exciting about six but what is happening to Get up stand up? At lyric??
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Post by Seriously on Sept 11, 2020 18:49:27 GMT
I think Six is hoping to move to another theatre by then.
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Post by danb on Sept 11, 2020 19:21:29 GMT
The Palladium has been a successful Covid safe environment. Stick it in there.
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Post by johnie21 on Sept 11, 2020 20:05:13 GMT
The Palladium has been a successful Covid safe environment. Stick it in there. Stick six or Bob Marley musical? This is just a rumour tho not 100% |
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Post by danb on Sept 11, 2020 21:10:38 GMT
Something...anything...then replicate it in the larger receiving houses across the country. Be it Six or anything else. Our souls need lifting.
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Post by fiyero on Sept 12, 2020 8:44:18 GMT
I said ages ago put six in the palladium and sell 800 seats. They even have multiple casts so could have 3 bubbles worth!
I know it’s not that simple in real life but especially for theatres that are dark I feel something could be put in!
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Post by clair on Sept 12, 2020 8:59:57 GMT
I said ages ago put six in the palladium and sell 800 seats. They even have multiple casts so could have 3 bubbles worth! I know it’s not that simple in real life but especially for theatres that are dark I feel something could be put in! The problem is that while it might be possible whatever they do has to at least cover all costs and it's not cheap to open a theatre! I know where I work we have to have a minimum number of people per day to make it viable, if we dip below that number it's cheaper to have the place closed and us on furlough. This is why there will be so many redundancies, not because there aren't jobs for people when the cases drop and we find either a vaccine or treatment that means we can pick up some form of 'normal' life but because once the furlough ends it won't be affordable to keep those people. I just hope there will be enough people still with jobs and the money to go to the theatres when they do finally open |
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Post by danb on Sept 13, 2020 10:28:31 GMT
So I think we have confirmation then if Nica is opening up SIX of her theatres, chances are that SIX is going where the rumours say. I wonder what sort of price we’re looking at? For a shot of joyous adrenaline like Six I think people will pay a pretty penny, and as previously discussed, they have several casts to pick from so could ramp up the number of performances if demand was there. Bravo.
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