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Post by johartuk on Dec 11, 2018 23:23:51 GMT
I notice they played a very controversial song during the interval too! What was the song? |
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Post by Dr Tom on Dec 11, 2018 23:30:19 GMT
I notice they played a very controversial song during the interval too! What was the song? Baby, it’s cold outside! |
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Post by musicalmarge on Dec 12, 2018 0:02:37 GMT
Why is that controversial? It’s a famous old song! |
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Post by Dr Tom on Dec 12, 2018 0:13:38 GMT
Why is that controversial? It’s a famous old song! It’s been all over the news the past few weeks, has radio stations banning it and has fierce social media discussion. The whole argument for banning it is taking the song and its lyrics out of their place and time, so frankly ridiculous (imagine how many musicals we’d ban if we thought that way). But I have female friends who feel incredibly strongly, one even threatened to defriend anyone who tried to offer a defence of the song, or any counterargument. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2018 7:30:57 GMT
I thought it was ridiculous too until I actually read the lyrics and there are a few questionable lines in there that most people don't realise. but let's face it who really listens to every lyric. as usual people just go straight to banning everything instead of having a discussion looking at both sides and find a solution. it could easily be solved by a few lyric changes.
I do genuinely think the arts (in fact life in general) is heading towards a dangerous area where everything will become so bland for fear of offending anyone
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2018 11:32:59 GMT
This may be a silly question but all the signs outside the palladium state the turns of the show are 2:30pm and 7pm. I’m going at the weekend but the tickets say 7:30pm. Are there different start times depending on the day ?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2018 11:44:38 GMT
Yes, there are. It varies by day. The time on your ticket will be correct. The sign may refer to today, press night, as normally it is 2.30 and 7.30 or 1 and 5 on Sundays. Perfect thank you |
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Post by theatreian on Dec 12, 2018 17:02:47 GMT
Saw this Tuesday afternoon and although I really enjoyed it I didn't think it was as good as last years. The costumes were very lavish for the ensemble and obviously Julian. The effects weren't quite as good and I didn't really think Dawn was as good as she could have been . She was too nice to be wicked. Charlie was great , yes very tight tights! All in all an enjoyable afternoon but having the same group cast in it doesn't really work year in year out.
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Post by happytobehere on Dec 12, 2018 18:03:35 GMT
I’d be interested in seeing this purely for Charlie Stemp & Dawn French- could anyone tell me how much of the show they’re actually in?
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Post by gra on Dec 12, 2018 19:03:25 GMT
They are both on throughout the show.
Don't think you'll feel short-changed by their amount of performance time.
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Post by zak97 on Dec 12, 2018 19:10:12 GMT
Booked one of the £20 standing points for the Saturday matinee. Really don’t mind standing at all, and it’s one way I can see this without spending too much. Haven’t seen the previous two Palladium pantos so really intrigued.
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Post by happytobehere on Dec 12, 2018 19:45:09 GMT
Booked one of the £20 standing points for the Saturday matinee. Really don’t mind standing at all, and it’s one way I can see this without spending too much. Haven’t seen the previous two Palladium pantos so really intrigued. Sorry if a stupid question, but where are you finding the Standing seats? I’ve looked on the website but every date i’ve looked at doesn’t seem to have standing even as an option |
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Post by zak97 on Dec 12, 2018 22:10:49 GMT
Booked one of the £20 standing points for the Saturday matinee. Really don’t mind standing at all, and it’s one way I can see this without spending too much. Haven’t seen the previous two Palladium pantos so really intrigued. Sorry if a stupid question, but where are you finding the Standing seats? I’ve looked on the website but every date i’ve looked at doesn’t seem to have standing even as an option Stalls section. Maybe they are only released a few days in advance |
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Post by happytobehere on Dec 12, 2018 22:42:29 GMT
Sorry if a stupid question, but where are you finding the Standing seats? I’ve looked on the website but every date i’ve looked at doesn’t seem to have standing even as an option Stalls section. Maybe they are only released a few days in advance Brilliant- thanks! Has anyone here watched from the Standing seats yet? If so, what’s the view like? x |
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Post by Dr Tom on Dec 12, 2018 23:53:01 GMT
Booked one of the £20 standing points for the Saturday matinee. Really don’t mind standing at all, and it’s one way I can see this without spending too much. Haven’t seen the previous two Palladium pantos so really intrigued. Sorry if a stupid question, but where are you finding the Standing seats? I’ve looked on the website but every date i’ve looked at doesn’t seem to have standing even as an option They were available earlier in the week for most dates. £20 on the Stalls view. You choose the seats on the map. May easily have sold out by now though. And the standing area is behind the Stalls at either side (not in the centre section). The view looked good as it is raised over the seats in front. |
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Post by Dr Tom on Dec 12, 2018 23:55:03 GMT
I’d be interested in seeing this purely for Charlie Stemp & Dawn French- could anyone tell me how much of the show they’re actually in? A lot of the pantomime is solo variety acts where the cast rotate. And a few larger scenes where they mix. I would Charlie is mostly on as part of the large group dances. Dawn has a few solo scenes and others interacting. She’s on a fair amount as the show is sold around her, but I’d say less than Paul or Julian. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2018 0:16:36 GMT
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Post by carmella1 on Dec 13, 2018 16:48:39 GMT
The Telegraph, Guardian and Evening Standard were not exactly thrilled 3 stars from 2 one 4. All saying not family friendly. Do you really need to pay those prices to watch JC in those costumes and his routine, go see him in concert. I am not paying. Not even standing room. I think the third time was the charm, to make sure they change the cast if they do it next year. Of course if the money is the bottom line they may not care anyway. But it is a shame not to have a family panto or even the appearance of one, in London.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2018 17:45:00 GMT
The Telegraph, Guardian and Evening Standard were not exactly thrilled 3 stars from 2 one 4. All saying not family friendly. Do you really need to pay those prices to watch JC in those costumes and his routine, go see him in concert. I am not paying. Not even standing room. I think the third time was the charm, to make sure they change the cast if they do it next year. Of course if the money is the bottom line they may not care anyway. But it is a shame not to have a family panto or even the appearance of one, in London. Apart from Aladdin at the Hackney Empire and New Wimbledon Theatre, Beauty and the Beast at the Shaw, Sleeping Beauty in Stratford and Dick Whittington at the Lyric. All definitely not family pantos in London. OH NO THEY ISN’T. |
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Post by bramble on Dec 13, 2018 18:25:52 GMT
Well this is certainly spectacular and Dawn French is good value.But no way is this for children Its just a succession of variety acts interspersed with Jukian Clary's innuendos. A lovely tango from Vincente andFlavia. But too long and no noticeable story. Snow White is hardly in it. But a packed audience seemed to enjoy themselves.
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Post by carmella1 on Dec 13, 2018 18:42:42 GMT
The Telegraph, Guardian and Evening Standard were not exactly thrilled 3 stars from 2 one 4. All saying not family friendly. Do you really need to pay those prices to watch JC in those costumes and his routine, go see him in concert. I am not paying. Not even standing room. I think the third time was the charm, to make sure they change the cast if they do it next year. Of course if the money is the bottom line they may not care anyway. But it is a shame not to have a family panto or even the appearance of one, in London. Apart from Aladdin at the Hackney Empire and New Wimbledon Theatre, Beauty and the Beast at the Shaw, Sleeping Beauty in Stratford and Dick Whittington at the Lyric. All definitely not family pantos in London. OH NO THEY ISN’T. But way bigger difference in ticket prices. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2018 18:59:59 GMT
Apart from Aladdin at the Hackney Empire and New Wimbledon Theatre, Beauty and the Beast at the Shaw, Sleeping Beauty in Stratford and Dick Whittington at the Lyric. All definitely not family pantos in London. OH NO THEY ISN’T. But way bigger difference in ticket prices. This is a Jacob Rees-Mogg type argument. HE’S BEHIND YOU. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2018 19:20:19 GMT
Just seen a video of the curtain call, love that Charlie gets the final bow again, even though Danielle is the title character. We all love a bit of the Stemp. 😊
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Post by carmella1 on Dec 13, 2018 19:50:00 GMT
But way bigger difference in ticket prices. This is a Jacob Rees-Mogg type argument. HE’S BEHIND YOU. I am the wrong sex. You? I just find it too repetitive for the prices if you have seen the other 2. Same old, same old. |
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Post by westended on Dec 13, 2018 20:29:45 GMT
Just seen a video of the curtain call, love that Charlie gets the final bow again, even though Danielle is the title character. We all love a bit of the Stemp. 😊 Where is this video ? |
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