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Post by 49thand8th on Oct 14, 2016 18:21:04 GMT
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Post by Mira on Oct 14, 2016 18:44:59 GMT
I certainly would have expected something, given the calibre of the cast and it being the European premier. It's not the European premiere, only UK. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2016 18:55:42 GMT
I knew Sideshow had been done before, but not this revised version.
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Post by ali973 on Oct 14, 2016 19:02:39 GMT
There's a YouTube clip of a German production with a white Jake in blackface. I wish I was making it up.
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Post by partytentdown on Oct 18, 2016 19:20:04 GMT
I've got 2 tickets for the sold out preview on 24 October 7.30pm for sale - front row seats, £14 each. The cheap previews are all sold out. Send me a message if you'd like them!
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Post by QueerTheatre on Oct 19, 2016 16:14:45 GMT
I knew Sideshow had been done before, but not this revised version. Isn't this the original version? |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 19, 2016 16:32:26 GMT
I've got 2 tickets for the sold out preview on 24 October 7.30pm for sale - front row seats, £14 each. The cheap previews are all sold out. Send me a message if you'd like them! Why not put this in Noticeboard? Submit your ad here www.theatreboard.co.uk/board/28/submit-notices |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2016 16:44:11 GMT
I knew Sideshow had been done before, but not this revised version. Isn't this the original version? No this is the revised version which closed on Broadway in 2015. Some of the songs have changed and the book has been rewritten. |
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Post by QueerTheatre on Oct 19, 2016 16:46:53 GMT
I remembered it being discussed when first announced, and for some reason thought we discovered the alternate! Thanks for clarifying  |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 19, 2016 20:16:58 GMT
Isn't this the original version? No this is the revised version which closed on Broadway in 2015. Some of the songs have changed and the book has been rewritten. Oh no! That version was rubbish. |
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Post by 49thand8th on Oct 19, 2016 20:55:59 GMT
Here's a vote from someone who enjoyed that version quite a bit (and saw both)!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2016 22:22:33 GMT
No this is the revised version which closed on Broadway in 2015. Some of the songs have changed and the book has been rewritten. Oh no! That version was rubbish. I disagree. I think it focussed the story more, gave more backstory for the twins and made the ending stronger. Yes they cut 'Tunnel of Love' which I love, but a bit OTT, but the tune is still in there. |
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Post by broadwaylover99 on Oct 21, 2016 20:57:08 GMT
Anyone there tonight?
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Oct 21, 2016 21:01:36 GMT
No. Ask me tomorrow  |
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Post by broadwaylover99 on Oct 21, 2016 21:17:46 GMT
No. Ask me tomorrow Will do  |
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Post by littlesally on Oct 21, 2016 22:08:50 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2016 22:18:48 GMT
I was there tonight, but i'm seeing it again on Monday so will save my thoughts for after then.
The show stopped a few times in the first act for technical issues, and costumes werent finished and need some work, but for a first preview it has the potential to be very good.
Both the composer and lyricist were in tonight.
I'm not sure what they have done but the playing space seemed much larger than usual.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2016 22:22:48 GMT
I was there tonight, but i'm seeing it again on Monday so will save my thoughts for after then. The show stopped a few times in the first act for technical issues, and costumes werent finished and need some work, but for a first preview it has the potential to be very good. Both the composer and lyricist were in tonight. I'm not sure what they have done but the playing space seemed much larger than usual. The important question... how were Louise and Laura in the roles?
And how did the audience respond to a show that has never been done here before?
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Post by westendcub on Oct 21, 2016 22:30:10 GMT
I'm also at matinee tomorrow!!
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Post by notmymuse on Oct 21, 2016 22:31:36 GMT
I was there tonight, but i'm seeing it again on Monday so will save my thoughts for after then. The show stopped a few times in the first act for technical issues, and costumes werent finished and need some work, but for a first preview it has the potential to be very good. Both the composer and lyricist were in tonight. I'm not sure what they have done but the playing space seemed much larger than usual. Am seeing it tomorrow matinee too. Helper costumes have been finished by then at least! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2016 22:39:45 GMT
Both girls were good, could be better when settled.
It got great applause and cheers, but alot of people related to the show were in, including Mark Shenton who was taking notes. It would be unfair to review this first preview
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Post by alece10 on Oct 22, 2016 6:53:00 GMT
Monday night for me
Will have my badge on
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Oct 22, 2016 15:25:44 GMT
Enjoying it so far. Girls in good voice in my opinion.
Have never listened to the songs before, so gone in blind other than knowing it's about conjoined twins.
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Post by notmymuse on Oct 22, 2016 15:36:53 GMT
Great so far at matinee, wondering if they have one less in the cast than they are supposed to or needed, seems a gap in ensemble in several scenes?
But other than that, really good. Lovely to see both Laura and Louise have complex parts to get their teeth into. I've never seen Louise do anything other than Waterbabies or Wicked and this is a very different time. Aldo my favourite Laura performance since Parade.
Didn't know the score before and loving it. Costumes seem OK so far, yesterday's issues sorted out?
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 22, 2016 17:59:09 GMT
Speaking to a friend in the cast, they are a cast member downas he popped his knee last night.
I loved this. Apart from the two Big songs (who will love me as I am and I will never leave you) I knew nothing of the score or show and I really enjoyed it. Louise and Laura are fantastic as Daisy and Violet. Such strong performances for them to get their teeth into.
I'd recommend it to people. It's different. Thought the staging was excellent too. I've only Been to Southwark in an 'audience on two sides' scenario so having that section that was face on was great.
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