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Post by Jon on Apr 9, 2016 15:04:18 GMT
Were people made aware that there were no dayseats haha? Haha well I walked past the VP on Wednesday and there was an A4 sheet of paper on the front of the theatre detailing that day seats wouldn't be available today - not sure whether there was just that one or if there were more along the front. But it drew my eye so hopefully it was common knowledge! Theatremonkey posted a helpful reminder on twitter last night, too. Have heard no reports so far that there was any accidental queuing so hopefully it worked! It was stated on the DM website as well. Billy has had a great run but the show still continues on its UK tour so it's not going away entirely and I look forward to the VP getting a new show after its refurb whether it be Hamilton or something else. |
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Post by Phantom of London on Apr 9, 2016 17:17:04 GMT
I am there tonight in the Dress Circle in the slips LS4, probably the worst seat in the house!!!
Be cool if Elton John played the boxing coach. I hop no one has got a last train to catch.
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Apr 9, 2016 17:19:25 GMT
I am there tonight in the Dress Circle in the slips LS4, probably the worst seat in the house!!! Be cool if Elton John played the boxing coach. I hop no one has got a last train to catch. I ummed and ahhed about the 11pm coach or midnight coach home from Victoria. With the show already running 3 hours, not including whatever may happen at the end I booked the latter. Hopefully it'll be over by midnight...... |
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Apr 9, 2016 18:08:26 GMT
So many teens in swanky suits. I feel completely underdressed. Good job they shoved me in the gods
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Apr 9, 2016 18:19:34 GMT
They've run out of programmes  |
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Post by Phantom of London on Apr 9, 2016 18:27:14 GMT
Was there a special programme?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Apr 9, 2016 19:13:38 GMT
Whilst I think it's let down by a truly dreadful score, I'm having a moment of sadness that it's closing. It has given endless numbers of kids the chance to perform in the west end, and certainly whenever I've seen it, they have always been extraordinary. Each time rising to the challenge of the sensational choreography. Au Revoir Billy.. I bet tonight will be a pretty amazing evening.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2016 19:17:29 GMT
It's crazy to think that, by the time the beginning of 2017 comes with Charlie closure, Matilda will be the only child heavy show on the West End! I mean, I know something like Kinky has two children but that is only for the opening scene and the bows, whereas two huge child heavy shows close within a year of one-another!
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Post by horton on Apr 9, 2016 19:18:50 GMT
School of Rock is coming though
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2016 19:19:43 GMT
School of Rock is coming though Ah this is very true! |
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Post by Jon on Apr 9, 2016 20:04:44 GMT
It's crazy to think that, by the time the beginning of 2017 comes with Charlie closure, Matilda will be the only child heavy show on the West End! I mean, I know something like Kinky has two children but that is only for the opening scene and the bows, whereas two huge child heavy shows close within a year of one-another! Given Thriller, Les Mis, Matilda and Kinky Boots are still running and Cursed Child will have child roles plus the upcoming School of Rock, I don't think we'll seeing a mass unemployment of child actors after Billy Elliot and Charlie have closed! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2016 20:06:13 GMT
Oh I forgot Thriller had a child!
And in fairness, little Eponine literally does nothing! At least little Cosette gets a song!
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Apr 9, 2016 20:28:02 GMT
Tag team Billy is brilliant. They keep swapping in the middle of scenes and big dances are all on together.
Angry dance with all 4 was brilliant. There were 3 Michaels in Expressing Yourself, and 3 Debbies offering up their fannies.
The dream sequence it wouldn't surprise me if current older Billy and the 3 originals come on to dance with all the current ones.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2016 20:30:32 GMT
Tag team Billy is brilliant. They keep swapping in the middle of scenes and big dances are all on together. Angry dance with all 4 was brilliant. There were 3 Michaels in Expressing Yourself, and 3 Debbies offering up their fannies. The dream sequence it wouldn't surprise me if current older Billy and the 3 originals come on to dance with all the current ones. That would be so cool to see happen... I'm guessing they won't all fly as the stage really isn't big enough and I dunno if they would of build new harnesses in. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2016 22:02:37 GMT
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Apr 9, 2016 22:09:19 GMT
That was something really special.
All Billy's on his bed reading the acceptance letter.
Ruthie broke down when she said goodbye to Billy and addressed them all by name.
Billy addressed Michael (Nathan) by name at the end.
Only one Billy in the dream dance and Electricity. I thought they would all do bits of Electricity, but that may have been too messy. The roof went off at the end of that dance, so props to whichever Billy it was, he nailed it.
Elton appeared at the end and all Billys came on stage with cast for a bow. Then appeared again in their Billy shirts after the final dance.
Wonderful evening.
Love you forever......
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2016 22:11:33 GMT
Sounds like an incredible evening... so glad it went out on a high and that we have the recording forever of the live show!
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Post by isabel on Apr 9, 2016 22:54:26 GMT
Brilliant send off for Billy Elliot. Those 4 Billy's were just stunning. No idea who performed Electricity. but that had a full entire theatre up on their feet
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Post by horton on Apr 9, 2016 23:05:36 GMT
I'll miss this landmark show.
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Apr 9, 2016 23:11:18 GMT
Oh, and the East Durham Trust brass band came on stage to accompany Once We Were Kings and The Letter reprise. That was amazing.
Gah, I want to go home and watch the live DVD now.
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Post by Phantom of London on Apr 9, 2016 23:14:12 GMT
Wasn't a great evening, but it was a special evening.
Touching to see Ruthie Henshall break down.
Funny when Tony said at the end there will be no work from here to Port Talbot a quip at the closure of the steel works.
Mr Wallico bet you are glad you got the midnight coach now?
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Apr 9, 2016 23:18:33 GMT
Mr Wallacio bet you are glad you got the midnight coach now? Absolutely. I never really thought it would kick out much before it did. I was actually pretty satisfied with the view from the GC at the VP which I wasn't expecting considering I am usually such a seat snob. Will this cause a transformation in me? Doubtful, but it's a possibility. |
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Post by Jon on Apr 9, 2016 23:21:26 GMT
What were the speeches like at the beginning and the end and who spoke apart from Elton, Stephen Daldry and Liam Mower?
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Apr 9, 2016 23:27:18 GMT
Elton didn't speak, just appeared when the curtain came up after Billy walked up the aisle and ushered the 4 Billys on stage.
The CEO of the East Durham Trust spoke at the start. Called Maggie an evil woman.
No speeches at the end, just lots of bows and rapturous applause. Then a stage hand came on to drag Cam Mac back or he'd get hit by the curtain as it came down, which one of the Debbies did.
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Apr 9, 2016 23:29:46 GMT
Liam listed the number of Billys, Michaels, Debbies and ballet girls there had been, Stephen spoke about the show being seen in a number of countries and that he met the CEO of the East Durham Trust a few days ago when he went to the opening of the tour in Sunderland I believe.
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