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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2018 19:09:08 GMT
By Patrick Barlow
Starring Hugh Dennis, Lesley Garrett and John Marquez
Birmingham REP - 18-27 Oct
New Theatre, Cardiff - 29 Oct - 3 Nov
Lyceum, Sheffield - 5-10 Nov
Prior to West End
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2018 21:06:55 GMT
If I want to see The Messiah I just take a look in the mirror. I don't need to head to the provinces.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Apr 9, 2018 21:35:37 GMT
It's not The Messiah, it's a Very Naughty Boy
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 10, 2018 9:39:42 GMT
I don't know about Cardiff or Birmingham, but in the provincial city of Sheffield this is being marketed as "a new comedy". That's not true, is it?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2018 13:48:43 GMT
I don't know about Cardiff or Birmingham, but in the provincial city of Sheffield this is being marketed as "a new comedy". That's not true, is it? No it was originally from the National Theatre of Brent about 17 years ago. |
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 10, 2018 13:58:56 GMT
I've just had a look at Lesley Garrett's personal website, where it is described as "a revised edition". The date of the West End opening is also given as 3 December. Where will that be then? Presumably, it will only be a short run somewhere, over the festive period.
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Post by Rory on Apr 10, 2018 15:14:39 GMT
I'd guess the Wyndham's as it has the same producers as The Height of the Storm which is due to finish there on 1st December.
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Post by lynette on Apr 10, 2018 16:21:55 GMT
I’m lookimg forward to all the people who are a bit surprised one minute in.....
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Post by grannyjx6 on Apr 13, 2018 21:06:24 GMT
I’m lookimg forward to all the people who are a bit surprised one minute in.....
Well that will probably be me as I thought it was a comedy with surely some singing in if Ms Garrett is in it?
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Post by Rory on Apr 26, 2018 13:03:01 GMT
I'd guess the Wyndham's as it has the same producers as The Height of the Storm which is due to finish there on 1st December. Won't be the Wyndham's in December as Bill Bailey is doing a short run there 3rd Dec - 5th Jan. |
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Post by jgblunners on Sept 7, 2018 11:11:19 GMT
www.theotherpalace.co.uk/whats-on/the-messiah“Three towering talents play a cast of thousands in this new comedy of Biblical proportions by the Olivier Award-winning writer of the West End hit The 39 Steps. A travelling theatre troupe of two actors and an opera singer arrive by camel in the ancient city of London to masterfully enact the greatest story ever told. Join the absurdly talented Maurice Rose (Hugh Dennis), the alarmingly unpredictable Ronald Bream RAC (John Marquez), and the distinguished diva Mrs Doreen Small (Lesley Garrett), in a hilarious Christmas comedy that conjures up the sublime, the ridiculous and the truly angelic.” 3rd of December to 5th of January This could either be the most hilarious thing ever to be seen on stage or a complete disaster... Edit: the show’s page doesn’t actually say whether it’s a musical or a play (or even a ‘play with music’), but given Garrett is involved i’ve put it in the musicals section of the board
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2018 12:02:16 GMT
I have to say I'm liking the sound of this. John Marquez is usually good value.
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Post by david on Sept 7, 2018 12:07:57 GMT
I wonder if they will do any Sunday matinee shows or are they sticking to traditional Monday to Sat as there is no indication on the webpage. Might ask at the box office on Sunday when I’m there for Eugenius!
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Post by TallPaul on Sept 7, 2018 12:28:54 GMT
Also touring to Chichester, Cheltenham and Richmond prior to The Other Palace, if those theatres are more convenient and/or cheaper!
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Post by bobbybaby on Sept 10, 2018 17:14:51 GMT
Patrick Barlow and Hugh Dennis make this my Xmas treat. (Imagine ...... Lesley Garrett does the National Theatre of Brent)
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2018 19:22:20 GMT
Saw this the other night in Birmingham. Thought it was good, but not great. Good performances from the three, but couldn't help but think the humour felt a bit tired in places and I actually felt bored at times, though I have a feeling I may have been in the minority. Will be interesting to hear other people's thoughts on here (for all you revolve fans, there is one in this - but need to wait until Act 2!).
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Post by NeilVHughes on Oct 25, 2018 20:10:41 GMT
@jamescrispy94 what is the running time?
Considering the Saturday 1st Dec matinee (2:30) at Richmond before making my way to the National for A&C for 7:00.
(Amazing the difference 10 miles makes, Richmond half the cost of The Other Palace)
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Post by jason71 on Oct 25, 2018 20:49:31 GMT
Running is 120mins plus interval.
I quite enjoyed this show. Found it very funny places. Some parts of the show need trimming. Could be five mins shorter.
Was impressed by the cast of three.
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Post by NeilVHughes on Oct 25, 2018 21:11:20 GMT
Thanks jason71 , booked, enjoyed Ben Hur at the Tricycle a few years ago which piqued my interest in this and from the primarily positive feedback it appears the silliness quotient is similarly high. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2018 21:39:30 GMT
Yes it was about 2 hours 20 including interval.
I haven't seen Ben Hur nor any other of Patrick Barlow's work so maybe the humour just didn't translate to me as well. Hope you enjoy it, jason71!
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Post by anita on Nov 27, 2018 14:20:43 GMT
Anyone ventured to see this at Richmond last night?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 27, 2018 14:40:28 GMT
Merged
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Post by NeilVHughes on Dec 1, 2018 17:27:35 GMT
Good not great sums it up.
Really missed Desmond Olivier Dingle, Hugh Dennis’s character is too similar and he didn’t quite make it his own.
Without this distraction, an excellent way to ease into Christmas especially if you have no previous knowledge of the National Theatre of Brent.
If you like your humour puerile and can get a cheap seat at The Other Palace, may be worth a punt.
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Post by Phantom of London on Jan 6, 2019 12:27:15 GMT
I love Hugh Dennis, think he is still excellent on Mock the Week.
I didn’t love this though and there is a fine line between smart humour and forced humour, this was definitely forced and I laughed exactly twice, at the Christmas gag and call the midwive gags.
Other than that it was painful, so that is why it gets a pitiful 1 star.
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