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Post by Michael on Nov 24, 2016 19:06:17 GMT
Anyone know where I can get the revival Cd? I have the original cast album  |
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Post by notmymuse on Nov 24, 2016 21:17:32 GMT
Anyone know where I can get the revival Cd? I have the original cast album eBay has loads |
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Post by benny20 on Nov 24, 2016 23:23:10 GMT
Cheers. Sorted thanks
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Post by westendwendy on Nov 25, 2016 13:23:44 GMT
Audio of the girls singing live in the show have found their way online... and my god they are phenomenal! Sensational but I wish they did a big ending!!!! |
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Post by ali973 on Nov 25, 2016 15:39:53 GMT
Agreed with Wendy. I was underwhelmed by the ending of the finale and Who Will Love Me As I Am.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2016 15:45:07 GMT
I was slightly underwhel ed with the end of I Will Never Leave You, but I liked thst the end of Who Will Love Me had them stop singing, looking wt eachother and then walking out slowly as the music goes to just the band. Sure, it isn't a huge finish, but I thought it was alot of effective.  |
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Post by synchrony on Nov 26, 2016 12:19:32 GMT
Saw this last night after booking back in March. I went in cold so have no opinion on any changes since the original Broadway production.
I LOVED it. I can see that some of the lyrics aren't the best, and the musical has flaws - I don't think I'd want to see a weaker production - but thought Laura and Louise were fantastic and really made it a brilliant trip. I felt very emotional at the end of Act One in particular. Really glad I got to see it. I haven't enjoyed a musical so much in ages. How is the Southwark Playhouse not better known?!
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Post by showgirl on Nov 27, 2016 16:47:19 GMT
I will probably be (virtually) excommunicated for saying this, but having also booked months ago but long since lost my enthusiasm, and having recently played the 2 clips posted above and felt even more discouraged, I lost my nerve totally and didn't even bother attending. I have been disappointed once too often by lacklustre, samey musicals at Southwark Playhouse and whilst it's too late to avoid the risk for Promises, Promises (since I've already booked for that, too), I need to give them an indefinite rest. My loss if I missed something I'd have loved in the event, but call it the triumph of experience over hope.
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Post by westendwendy on Nov 27, 2016 17:54:54 GMT
I will probably be (virtually) excommunicated for saying this, but having also booked months ago but long since lost my enthusiasm, and having recently played the 2 clips posted above and felt even more discouraged, I lost my nerve totally and didn't even bother attending. I have been disappointed once too often by lacklustre, samey musicals at Southwark Playhouse and whilst it's too late to avoid the risk for Promises, Promises (since I've already booked for that, too), I need to give them an indefinite rest. My loss if I missed something I'd have loved in the event, but call it the triumph of experience over hope. For the money and quality you can't find better in the UK. Good luck with finding better. The Southwark Playhouse is the best theatre that has developed in the past five years. I'm a number one fan and would go there over any West End show. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2016 18:22:05 GMT
Samey? From the theatre that in the last couple of years has done In the Heights, Titanic, Dogfight, Grey Gardens and now Side Show? They're all vastly different from each other.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2016 18:42:31 GMT
Samey? From the theatre that in the last couple of years has done In the Heights, Titanic, Dogfight, Grey Gardens and now Side Show? They're all vastly different from each other. Not forgetting the glory that was Xanadu! |
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Post by firefingers on Nov 27, 2016 18:43:00 GMT
Samey? From the theatre that in the last couple of years has done In the Heights, Titanic, Dogfight, Grey Gardens and now Side Show? They're all vastly different from each other. Don't forget The Toxic Avenger, Allegro, Bat Boy, Carrie, Grand Hotel, Xanadu... It is one of the most diverse venues for musicals going I would have thought. Do remember that Southwark is mostly a receiving house, and all the shows listed have been produced by external companies that have hired Southwark (Danielle Tarento, Paul Taylor Mills (with Bill Kenwright), Katie Lipson). |
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Post by shady23 on Nov 27, 2016 18:56:20 GMT
I will probably be (virtually) excommunicated for saying this, but having also booked months ago but long since lost my enthusiasm, and having recently played the 2 clips posted above and felt even more discouraged, I lost my nerve totally and didn't even bother attending. I have been disappointed once too often by lacklustre, samey musicals at Southwark Playhouse and whilst it's too late to avoid the risk for Promises, Promises (since I've already booked for that, too), I need to give them an indefinite rest. My loss if I missed something I'd have loved in the event, but call it the triumph of experience over hope. What a shame you didn't go. You can't make up your mind about a show from a couple of audios. I saw the show and enjoyed it. Not that I could see much... (side on restricted view seat) but not a bad afternoon in the theatre at all. The staff were so lovely too. I like this venue and would definately return. |
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Post by Dawnstar on Nov 27, 2016 21:01:58 GMT
I will probably be (virtually) excommunicated for saying this, but having also booked months ago but long since lost my enthusiasm, and having recently played the 2 clips posted above and felt even more discouraged, I lost my nerve totally and didn't even bother attending. I have been disappointed once too often by lacklustre, samey musicals at Southwark Playhouse and whilst it's too late to avoid the risk for Promises, Promises (since I've already booked for that, too), I need to give them an indefinite rest. My loss if I missed something I'd have loved in the event, but call it the triumph of experience over hope. I'm afraid I bailed on it too, a couple of weeks ago. I'd managed to mix up some dates & ended up with 3 days running of theatre booked in London. As I don't live in London something had to give & this was it. I was also very worried when a Cannibal King was mentioned as being one of the freaks as of all the things I am squeamish about cannibalism is the worst so I didn't want to see that. |
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Post by tcodd1 on Nov 27, 2016 21:36:55 GMT
Seeing the show tomorrow. Not listened to any of the music or recordings, and have not researched the story. Looking forward to a fabulous surprise!  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2016 22:59:17 GMT
I have to say that (echoing many posters on here) this definitely is a show which benefits from being watched from the seats that are front on to the stage. This time I could see Violet a lot more clearly and hence I totally 'got' her character a lot more than previously. On my first visit we sat on the side of the entrance, so mostly saw Louise/Daisy. I only feel for those viewing from the opposite side, as hardly any of the performances are played that way.
It still has some hole in it, there were a couple of tech issues again tonight, but overall I still found it to be an enjoyable evening.
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Post by westendwendy on Dec 4, 2016 10:49:56 GMT
Saw the final performance last night. What a difference it made sitting straight on watching the show. I actually understood some of the story more and think the actors had all settled into their roles which of course would happen anyway.
The girls Laura and Louise were simply sensational. Another standing ovation mid show after the end of act one for Who Will Love Me
As I am. I was so happy to watch it again.
Like Carrie I'm not sure Paul Taylor Mills will have a life for it after Southwark but congrats to everyone for producing in my mind is a success of a Broadway two times flop show.
Bring on Promises Promises, The Life and Working and I hope someone reading this does Kiss of the Spiderwoman, Aida, Scarlet Pimpernel, Baby or Metropolis.
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Post by theatreian on Dec 5, 2016 21:48:58 GMT
Saw the last performance and was blown away by the acting and score. his was one of 3 shows we saw over the weekend, the others being Lazarus and Dreamgirls. Sideshow was by far my favourite. Louise and Laura were superb and the ensemble cast really hit the spot.
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