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Post by Rory on Sept 4, 2018 8:22:25 GMT
You could well be right @baemax. Alan Bennett from the Bridge perhaps?
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Post by Jon on Sept 4, 2018 10:32:01 GMT
You could well be right @baemax. Alan Bennett from the Bridge perhaps? ‘Allelujah! wouldn’t be a bad shout although I suspect they wouldn’t transfer it straight away since the NT Live airing is in November so perhaps Home I’m Darling in November for 10-13 weeks then Allelujah! from late January or early February I do want do see The Lehman Trilogy but a West End transfer is a little risky |
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Post by musicalmarge on Sept 4, 2018 11:05:39 GMT
I can’t say which plays yet, but both have links to the National. NETWORK?!! LEHMAN TRILOGY? OMG |
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Post by partytentdown on Sept 4, 2018 18:51:27 GMT
Apparently there was some talk at the Nash about a show for schools doing a quick stint in the west end for London schools during the day, with another NT show using the same stage for evening performances.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 4, 2018 21:23:56 GMT
Not Home I’m Darling- or Allelujah. Two shows that have played at the National!
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 4, 2018 21:24:43 GMT
I have no idea whether he can sing or dance - but I've always thought that Russell Tovey would be great in the part. He's got that effortless Robert Lindsay-eque charm and would do all the fish out of water comedy routines very well - and he's very good at pathos too. True he's not quite from Lambeth - but what's a few miles?! Given this production tries rather harder than it needs to (not a patch on the original or the Sheffield production) - it would be good to have it centred by someone wouldn't overplay everything and who the audience would naturally root for - but isn't too squeaky clean. Funny you should say that, Russell Tovey was actually cast in Half a Sixpence and then bailed out when a better offer came along (tv work) |
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Post by Phantom of London on Sept 4, 2018 21:42:19 GMT
Not Home I’m Darling- or Allelujah. Two shows that have played at the National! Common and Saint George and the Dragon. |
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Post by princeton on Sept 4, 2018 22:19:55 GMT
Russell Tovey was actually cast in Half a Sixpence and then bailed out when a better offer came along (tv work) Wasn't it Bryan Dick who was originally cast as Kipps in Half a Sixpence? |
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Post by Rory on Sept 4, 2018 22:27:48 GMT
Not Home I’m Darling- or Allelujah. Two shows that have played at the National! Common and Saint George and the Dragon. The plot thickens! I'm totally stumped on this one, I must admit. I'm imagining it may be two revivals of past NT hits rather than something recent at the Nash. |
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Post by Rory on Sept 4, 2018 22:33:08 GMT
By the way I knew phantom was pulling our legs about Common and Saint George! But the point is that nothing really has been on at the Nash, outside the Dorfman, that screams transfer apart from.....could it be....after a triumphant Broadway run.....Angels in America?!! Two plays?!
Although can't see that fitting in the Piccadilly.
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Post by zahidf on Sept 4, 2018 22:57:27 GMT
Surely not Julie???
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Post by Jon on Sept 5, 2018 0:01:52 GMT
By the way I knew phantom was pulling our legs about Common and Saint George! But the point is that nothing really has been on at the Nash, outside the Dorfman, that screams transfer apart from.....could it be....after a triumphant Broadway run.....Angels in America?!! Two plays?! Although can't see that fitting in the Piccadilly. Angels would make a lot of sense. They'd probably use the set they used for the Broadway run as the Neil Simon has a similar sized stage to the Piccadilly. |
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Post by squidward on Sept 5, 2018 0:20:45 GMT
Michael Jibson would make a great replacement for Matt Lucas ( assuming he’s had his fill of Hamilton by the time MAMG transfers to London).
I still struggle to think who would be the target audience for a museum piece like this and think it would stand a good chance of going the same way as Half a Sixpence. Could be wrong of course, but I was surprised io hear it was transferring, especially given the decidedly mixed reviews from Chichester ( and not just about Matt Lucas).
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2018 4:35:29 GMT
Russell Tovey was actually cast in Half a Sixpence and then bailed out when a better offer came along (tv work) Wasn't it Bryan Dick who was originally cast as Kipps in Half a Sixpence? Yes, unless Tovey was cast first but never announced. in which case they really had bad luck on their leading men. Not sure Tovey has the charm for bill. Gavin Lee would be ideal, Michael Jibson is an intriguing idea too. Charlie Stamp is a bit too young but could work with a new leading lady. Aaron Eckhart would be my choice if they want a name, but I think he will be busy filming Elton John movie. Personally I think the whole production needs relooking at before a transfer (e.g direction, some other castings and even the set design) |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2018 7:30:13 GMT
Aaron Eckhart would be my choice if they want a name, but I think he will be busy filming Elton John movie. Do you mean Taron Egerton? |
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Post by wickedgrin on Sept 5, 2018 8:51:07 GMT
There was talk about a WE transfer for Amadeus but I think that fell through?
But back on topic to Me & My Girl - Matt Lucas wasn't the only problem with casting - Jenny Dale as Parchester the solicitor was a total mis-cast and a mis-fire.
The producers will probably need a "name" for the lead role. I don't think it will stand a chance without one.
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Post by musicalmarge on Sept 5, 2018 8:59:13 GMT
Has this announced a theatre?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2018 9:04:31 GMT
Do you mean Taron Egerton? lol yes! insomnia, mind wasn't with it |
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Post by SageStageMgr on Sept 5, 2018 17:28:23 GMT
I thought several people earlier in the thread was saying this definitely, absolutely 100% wouldn’t transfer? Were some of you wrong, or have I misunderstood?
I’m hugely confused, Ted
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Post by wickedgrin on Sept 5, 2018 21:43:27 GMT
I said up thread that in my opinion it was not good enough to transfer. I stand by that.
A transfer has not been officially announced. Only a tweet from Matt Lucas saying congratulations to the company on securing a transfer and confirming that he would not be transferring with it due to TV commitments.
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Post by Rory on Sept 21, 2018 9:51:19 GMT
I would imagine Daniel E and the Chichester team weren't best pleased with Matt Lucas tweeting about a transfer on 3rd September, because they clearly weren't / still aren't in a position to confirm.
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Post by Rory on Oct 17, 2018 13:41:54 GMT
I can't think where this could go, now that the Haymarket and Gielgud are booked up for the next few months. Dominion too big, Duke of York's and Garrick probably too small.
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Post by stevej678 on Oct 17, 2018 15:10:23 GMT
Noel Coward between All About Eve and Dear Evan Hansen?
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Post by Rory on Oct 17, 2018 15:19:12 GMT
Yes, that's a possibility.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2018 8:12:00 GMT
The only thing that makes me think it won't be Noel Coward is because obviously Cameron wants to refurb all his theatres, and this may be the last time he can do it for a few years should Dear Evan Hansen be a huge hit, which is a possibility.
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