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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2018 22:16:04 GMT
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Post by longinthetooth on Apr 26, 2018 22:20:12 GMT
Same old script then.
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Post by wickedgrin on Apr 26, 2018 22:22:37 GMT
Well as much as I really enjoyed last years panto the casting here seems to be a total repeat with the switch of Dawn French instead of Elaine Paige. Lets hope Paul Zerdin for example comes up with a fresh act. Seems a bit like Groundhog Day.
I suppose it is very much a case of "if it aint broke don't fix it"!
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Post by daniel on Apr 26, 2018 22:28:04 GMT
Paul Zerdin? New script?!
Oh look, a flying pig!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2018 22:28:53 GMT
So for those who don't do twitter type:
Evil Queen: Dawn French
Man in the Mirror: Julian Clary
Muddles: Paul Zerdin
The Understudy: Nigel Havers
Mrs Crumble: Gary Wilmot
The King and Queen: Vincent and Flavia
So expect Snow White and the Prince to be musical theatre names.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2018 22:32:58 GMT
Yeah I would say its safe to assume Snow White and The Prince will be musical theatre performers like last year. Not a bad cast but I am not crazy on Paul Zerdin
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2018 22:37:26 GMT
Well if we look at Natasha and Charlie, they were the two kinda breakouts of their respective years in the West End. If we follow that logic, whoever plays Snow White will be the breakout star of this past/coming year. So for example, if Clare Halse hadn't extended in 42nd Street I could see her in that role.
This may sound random, but based on this logic and her look, how about Leanne Cope, who was the lead in An American in Paris?
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Post by basdfg on Apr 26, 2018 22:37:44 GMT
I wonder if they be any complaints if Children or adults on their knees are the dwarfs rather than actual Dwafs
Bit diaspointed Paul Zerdin is back his act was very repetitive last year and it needs to change.
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Post by callum on Apr 26, 2018 22:41:09 GMT
As long as he gets new material (he could get away with doing it for two years, not three), he shouldn’t be too bad! If there are plenty of jokes along the lines of ‘didn’t this happen last year...’ I’m sure he can’t be let off the hook! The jokes for ‘Nigel as the Understudy’ surely must have written themselves by now. As I said before I would have liked Bradley Walsh as Muddles but I am more than happy that they spent the $$$ on Dawn... what a booking! I’m sure she will be outrageously OTT and really get stuck in with a fabulous repartee with Julian - can’t wait
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Post by littlesally on Apr 26, 2018 23:08:48 GMT
Anyone know when tickets go on sale?
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Post by Phantom of London on Apr 26, 2018 23:10:48 GMT
Americans must pity the state of West End theatres, when this takes up London’s most famous theatre.
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Post by Being Alive on Apr 26, 2018 23:20:30 GMT
I think Clare would be a lovely shout if she’s done in 42nd Street - can you imagine the rap routines!!!!
But equally, the ballet routines with Leanne Cope - she can certainly sing!
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Post by daniel on Apr 26, 2018 23:49:53 GMT
I'd be very surprised if this wasn't blokes on knees.
Snow White and the Seven Lord Farquaads.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2018 23:55:05 GMT
On Priority Sale from Wednesday 2 May, 10am
On General Sale from Friday 4 May, 10am
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2018 0:01:48 GMT
Who says they need Seven Dwarfs? The title just says Snow White, cut the little bastards.
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Post by daniel on Apr 27, 2018 0:24:03 GMT
What's Danielle Hope doing at the moment? She was Snow White for Qdos a couple of years back and was very very good!
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Post by ToshiBoy on Apr 27, 2018 0:59:21 GMT
Americans must pity the state of West End theatres, when this takes up London’s most famous theatre. If you do your research, London's most famous theatre was known to be famous for Variety and Pantomime, infant, I very long history of Pantomime! www.its-behind-you.com/palladium.htmlJesus, pantomime is a historic British tradition, get over it. |
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Post by cheesy116 on Apr 27, 2018 1:04:08 GMT
What's Danielle Hope doing at the moment? She was Snow White for Qdos a couple of years back and was very very good! I put the money on it being her or Samantha Barks |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2018 1:11:06 GMT
I wonder if Nigel will come in on his knees as a dwarf trying to get stage-time. I can understand them using Julian again but thought Paul Zerdin may have gone to a new location and anchored his own panto as he has done before. They haven't announced who the good fairy is going to be either, could Elaine take on that role?
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Post by Phantom of London on Apr 27, 2018 1:11:42 GMT
Americans must pity the state of West End theatres, when this takes up London’s most famous theatre. If you do your research, London's most famous theatre was known to be famous for Variety and Pantomime, infant, I very long history of Pantomime! www.its-behind-you.com/palladium.htmlJesus, pantomime is a historic British tradition, get over it. It is great entertainment for the provinces, sadly not for the West End. |
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Post by showtoones on Apr 27, 2018 3:54:53 GMT
What's Danielle Hope doing at the moment? She was Snow White for Qdos a couple of years back and was very very good! I put the money on it being her or Samantha Barks Sam Barks will be doing Pretty Woman on Broadway so she’s out. How are Cynthia Erivo? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2018 6:23:29 GMT
I put the money on it being her or Samantha Barks Sam Barks will be doing Pretty Woman on Broadway so she’s out. How are Cynthia Erivo? Shed be great but can’t see her doing panto!! I like this cast but I’m kinda surprised to see Paul again. It’s 3 years now and gonna be same script |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2018 6:30:58 GMT
Rachel John could be a good idea for Snow White? She kind of had a breakthrough in Hamilton. If not, Miriam-Teak Lee? She is young and had a breakthrough. Clare Halse would be good. They haven’t cast the henchman yet either
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Post by firefingers on Apr 27, 2018 7:08:12 GMT
I wonder if Nigel will come in on his knees as a dwarf trying to get stage-time. I can understand them using Julian again but thought Paul Zerdin may have gone to a new location and anchored his own panto as he has done before. They haven't announced who the good fairy is going to be either, could Elaine take on that role? Qdos (and other producers) often do Snow White without a good fairy, guessing because it is only a small part and gives a bit more stage time for others. The dwarfs always get squeezed for time too, last time I did Qdos they spent most of the show playing pool as they were only in it for 15 minutes (roll call scene, 20 seconds finding snow white, a number and a brief scene in the cottage, and then finding her asleep with the Prince ready to sort the whole thing out). They had a blast doing a half hours work a day! |
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Post by hulmeman on Apr 27, 2018 7:10:37 GMT
If you do your research, London's most famous theatre was known to be famous for Variety and Pantomime, infant, I very long history of Pantomime! www.its-behind-you.com/palladium.htmlJesus, pantomime is a historic British tradition, get over it. It is great entertainment for the provinces, sadly not for the West End. Well tell that to QDOS when they are counting the box office receipts. |
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