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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2016 19:26:10 GMT
BTW, did anyone else worry that Ms Lott looked one heck of a lot like Becky from Corrie? Wish she'd had the energy for the role that Bex put in to it. I can't really see it if I'm honest, Katherine Kelly is an amazing actress though. I'd love to see her do a play or even a musical for a fact considering she can see. For people who have seen the set, is it good? It looked quite good for a touring show with changing backdrops etc. Not to keen of Matthew Wright's sets after seeing the set he created for Legally Blonde but loved his costumes on Funny Girl. Be interesting to see his set for Sister Act
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Post by easilypleased on Jul 30, 2016 21:35:54 GMT
Went to see this play at the matinee today. After the first half I thought I had made a mistake but a lot of it came together in the second, so much so that I am motivated to buy the book. I have never seen the film, by the way.
So I liked it! Pixie has got a great singing voice and is a decent actor - my only real criticism is that her diction can be a bit indistinct. The leading man (I forget his name) is good too, but until I read the reviews afterwards it hadn't occurred to me that he was supposed to be gay (that may well be my fault). Bob the Cat, btw, is a star. I didn't know you could train cats.
So I enjoyed it, overall. The place seemed full and my fellow punters seemed to enjoy it (a definite majority of women, by the way). Chill out and go with it, it's entertaining.
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Post by partytentdown on Aug 1, 2016 12:51:08 GMT
Have I been in an alternate universe or did this theatre do this play with basically the same poster within the last couple of years?
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Post by bellboard27 on Aug 1, 2016 13:05:44 GMT
Have I been in an alternate universe or did this theatre do this play with basically the same poster within the last couple of years? It's a bit further back than that - in 2009 and I saw it then. Anna Friel starring. There was a bit of a stir cos of the on stage nudity. It got Charles Spencer going - "the sexiest performance I have seen on stage since Nicole Kidman in The Blue Room". So one satisfied customer!
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Post by partytentdown on Aug 1, 2016 13:16:15 GMT
Ahh. Gawd was it that long ago? Is this the same production sans Friel?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2016 20:39:21 GMT
I feel really sad that this hasn't been very well received. I have been wanting to see it now since it was announced, without even knowing anything about the story (haven't seen the film or read the book!) but I really like Pixie and something about the play just looks interesting. I don't know if I still want to go now.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2016 22:25:20 GMT
Oh my. I really wanted to like it but I just didn't. It's a bit all over the place really. And that's just Pixie's accent!
The play is really just a series of quick sketches chock-a-block full of bad accents. Don't like this storyline? Don't worry, there's another one zipping along in a minute. Ooh, here's a sad bit. Whoops. There it goes. Now here's another bit where Holly is just so car-razy.
Matt Barber is a delightful presence but he's a bit lumbered with having to carry the show by constantly telling the audience what's happening. Plus he see-saws between gay and straight with each scene. It's hard to keep up. So to speak.
And Pixie? Oh dear. I'm sure she's just a sweetheart. She looks smashing and sings so nicely but an actress she ain't. She's just way too nice for the part. Her accent veers wildly between Katharine Hepburn and Reba McEntire via Zsa Zsa Gabor (dahlink!). I was hoping for a few more police officers in the show to see if she would have slapped any of 'em. It's almost like she was trying to audition for Blanche DuBois and Sally Bowles at the same time but got stuck with the Holly Golightly part and not knowing *quite* what to do with it so wings it with the original double audition piece all the same. She might as well have gone on stage with the script in her hand for all the good memorising it did for her. All in all, you come away from it wondering how the hell this dreadfully irritating woman had this effect on so many people.
To be honest, if I was Fred, I'd have pushed her off the Brooklyn Bridge when I got the chance. Heck, if I'd seen this in New York, I might have thrown myself off it afterwards.
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Post by Jon on Aug 1, 2016 22:54:50 GMT
I feel really sad that this hasn't been very well received. I have been wanting to see it now since it was announced, without even knowing anything about the story (haven't seen the film or read the book!) but I really like Pixie and something about the play just looks interesting. I don't know if I still want to go now. I'm not surprised this version of the play has got negative reviews, it was panned by critics on Broadway and closed early. Why the Curve and the Haymarket thought it would be a good idea to bring it the West End and tour is beyond me.
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Post by Phantom of London on Aug 1, 2016 23:00:36 GMT
BTW, like "The Bodyguard," the programme is £8. Unlike "The Bodyguard," IMHO it really ain't worth it. Smaller, not as glossy, just regular programme content at a higher price than usual. I paid £6 in previews, so have these gone up £2 now? Which I still thought was a rip off and only made bearable by me paying £15 for my ticket.
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Post by Phantom of London on Aug 2, 2016 10:52:17 GMT
Oh well, I have never heard of of that before either.
But then again it would never would be highlighted, it was only because the price was astronomical for you and not so great for me that this comes to light. I wonder if producers make more money, as I would guess that most people would bulk at this price, so they could end up losing more money hopefully.
Shows how desperate producers are, I am sure with those reviews, there hasn't been a sudden box office surge.
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Post by theatreliker on Aug 2, 2016 13:13:15 GMT
It's a different production and different adaptation as the Friel one. Although when that production went to NY it used this adaptation. I think this production also uses the same composer even if the music is different.
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Post by Snciole on Aug 2, 2016 14:29:05 GMT
I went before press night and it was £8 then. I was going to buy one as I had got my ticket free and felt bad but that is completely rob dog. I resent paying the reasonable £4 in places though.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2016 17:27:05 GMT
I'm sure my programme was £6 last night.
Perhaps it was a combination of my cut glass cheekbones, wicked wit and irresistible modesty that made them knock £2 off the price.
Re. Sult.
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Post by Honoured Guest on Aug 2, 2016 17:51:48 GMT
Perhaps a lower price in the furthest tiers?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2016 17:56:34 GMT
If I do go, it will probably just be the £15 dayseats. Front row stalls for that cheap a price, at least if it is crap it is cheaply paid!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2016 16:17:19 GMT
Because of the bad press but desire to see it brought a £16.50 ticket off TodayTix in the top Gallery for Wednesday, used a code to get £10 off and wouldn't be surprised if there was an upgrade so for £6.50 I really cant complain! I'll be paying more for the programme than the show! And if it is as crap as everyone is saying, at least I have Titanic in the evening which I am sure will redeem things!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2016 11:01:09 GMT
Seeing the show today, not gonna lie, more intrigued than anything.
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Post by Snciole on Aug 10, 2016 14:01:06 GMT
It's etiquette that if comped, you buy something, isn't it, Snciole. Like you, I stick to that, as it is polite. TOTALLY understand you on this occasion though. Gin and tonics were purchased, but that is a necessity! As a regular theatre attendee I am not that fussed about a programme but I am sure for many theatre is a treat and buying a programme is a memento of that occasion. You cannot charge over £5 for shiny pictures of Pixie Lott and expect people to be happy!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2016 16:51:21 GMT
For a start, the programmes are now £6. So the show. I found Pixie and Matt great. Both done really well in roles that demand alot of onstage time. Clearly the highlight was Pixie singing and when she does, she earned the applause and cheers at the end. The set is beautiful, as are the costumes. The weak part is it is just not that strong a story but they did well with what it is. Overall I enjoyed it, it was a nice afternoon! Whilst its not mindblowing, it is charming enough. The cast are great and it is alot stronger in the second half. Id recommend it. Not must see but if you get the chance.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2016 17:03:20 GMT
What's the audience been like each night? Busy house or not?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2016 17:12:36 GMT
What's the audience been like each night? Busy house or not? I was in the Gallery today and it was full, but the Upper Circle which you can see all of from the Gallery was full in the centre block but the two side blocks were pretty much empty. In the interval some of those in the Gallery moved there but no one left from what I saw.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2016 7:54:09 GMT
Our old friend dynamic pricing strikes again, this time wearing a new and wholly unexpected mask!
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Post by Honoured Guest on Aug 11, 2016 9:29:22 GMT
Sorry to bore you, but this reminds me of how, in the 1980s, you could go to see a serious play, e.g. the latest by Shared Experience, at the Boulevard Theatre and go for an interval drink at the theatre bar which was shared by the Raymond Revuebar, which staged nude burlesque and had a different clintele. The bar staff looked as if they'd quickly put their tops back on just before the Boulevard audience emerged, and they seemed a bit bemused to be asked for orange juice instead of the usual champagne, I suppose. I expect that they kept switching between alternate bar prices for the Boulevard and the Revuebar.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2016 23:01:23 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2016 12:07:23 GMT
I went to a Wednesday matinee and the Upper Circle/Balcony was maybe 80% full.
I enjoyed it though. Was it the best play in the world, far from it. But it was an enjoyable enough play, I thought Pixie was fantastic for her West End debut.
I am somewhat surprised it is still going in London though considering it hasn't had the best reviews and the ticket sales may be suffering. But then it is only a 3/4 month run and it is now in the final stretch of shows so they may as well finish what they started!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2016 18:53:56 GMT
Anyone seen Georgia May Foote in this? Liked her in coronation street, what's her singing like? If her stint in Rocky Horror is received well, then maybe we'll see more of her in some more musicals!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2016 19:13:48 GMT
Caught a matinee of this in Cardiff today, and I did not enjoy it at all. It started off well but it started to drag really fast. I found Georgia May Foote absolutely dreadful - wooden, speaking in the same tone of voice no matter what was going on and her accent was extremely ropey. She had a pretty good singing voice, which seemed to be the only redeeming factor of the entire thing, although there were some brilliant performances from the supporting cast. Does not do the book or the film justice whatsoever. Major disappointment for me and I cannot recommend it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2016 19:17:35 GMT
I've heard lots of good things about Georgia'a singing voice but I really liked her in Coronation Street so it'll be interesting to see if she does headline a musical next year...
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