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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2016 9:23:37 GMT
Saw this last night in Plymouth with westendcub. The show is in good shape. Definitely worthy of a west end transfer.
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Post by ptwest on Sept 13, 2016 12:47:12 GMT
Saw this on Saturday night at Newcastle - a good way to relax before the Great North Run!
The set just about fitted on the smaller stage, there was certainly less space at the sides, but it didn't detract from the show at all. Through a combination of school trips and my own visits I have now seen this tour 5 times, and the cast are my favourite overall since the originals, especially now Neil Roberts has taken over as Mr Banks. Rebecca Lock, Matt Lee and Wendy Ferguson were outstanding. I cannot fault Zizi Strallen's performance but there is something I don't quite gel with, my favourites so far being Laura Michelle Kelly and Lisa O'Hare. But I am more than happy to put this down to personal taste rather than any inadequacy on her part.
Overall though, its wonderful to see a tour in such great shape - after all the controversy over Ghost, its a great reminder that being on tour doesn't have to mean low quality and stunt casting.
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Post by katykate on Sept 14, 2016 8:53:18 GMT
Really excited to see this in Cardiff in January. Saw it when it toured years ago and looking forward to seeing this production of a fave!
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Post by kenneth on Sept 14, 2016 16:26:15 GMT
There was loads of speculation about a season in the West End? Any updates?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2016 17:51:48 GMT
There was loads of speculation about a season in the West End? Any updates? A lot of people thought and hoped it would go to Drury Lane but since 42nd Street is going there, not sure now? Unless it goes to the Palladium for a season next year or 42nd street is only limited? really hope it comes back to London! |
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Post by PhantomNcl on Sept 19, 2016 10:50:46 GMT
The 2nd cover Christine Tucker was on as Mary on Friday night and the two Saturday performances - absolutely outstanding performances!
Her Mary is a softer one than Zizi's, but works extremely well. I much prefer her singing voice to Zizi's too - I find Zizi a bit harsh on the ears in the higher register.
For someone just a year out of training she's an incredible performer, and has a great career ahead of her!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2016 14:15:11 GMT
There was loads of speculation about a season in the West End? Any updates? A lot of people thought and hoped it would go to Drury Lane but since 42nd Street is going there, not sure now? Unless it goes to the Palladium for a season next year or 42nd street is only limited? really hope it comes back to London! I think maybe it could go into one of Mackintosh's smaller houses if the tour can fit into smaller theatres like Norwich or Newcastle, like ptwest's review says. Maybe the Noel Coward if Half A Sixpence doesn't extend? |
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Post by shady23 on Oct 1, 2016 17:44:57 GMT
I saw Christine Tucker as Mary (second cover) in the matinee today. She was sensational and had all the mannerisms (spit) spot on and a glorious voice.
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Post by shady23 on Oct 31, 2016 22:50:20 GMT
Cannot believe this thread is only 6 pages, it deserves to be 75744336 pages long as it is such a spectacular production and the cast are sublime.
I saw it again on Saturday night (sadly the last show in Newcastle) and it was indescribably brilliant. The energy on that stage is astonishing.
If it comes anywhere near you.... go!
If it isn't coming anywhere near you... catch a train. Catch a plane and go!
A true five star production.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2016 9:06:10 GMT
I really hope this transfer to London!!!!!! Doesn't look like it will now
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Post by PhantomNcl on Nov 1, 2016 13:43:13 GMT
Cannot believe this thread is only 6 pages, it deserves to be 75744336 pages long as it is such a spectacular production and the cast are sublime. I saw it again on Saturday night (sadly the last show in Newcastle) and it was indescribably brilliant. The energy on that stage is astonishing. If it comes anywhere near you.... go! If it isn't coming anywhere near you... catch a train. Catch a plane and go! A true five star production. I completely agree. The production values are so high, as shady23 said the energy on stage is absolutely amazing. The set is one of the best I've seen for a touring set, and the fact that they managed to fit the flying rig in (and have a grand total of zero no-fly shows!) is incredible. The cast were super-talented - my favourites were Christine Tucker, the 2nd cover Mary, who went on as Mary for just over a week while Zizi was on holiday and the 1st cover was out with an injury, and Wendy Ferguson as Mrs Brill - absolutely hilarious! Beg, borrow or steal a ticket for the last 2 venues on the tour (Bradford & Cardiff). |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2016 16:21:59 GMT
The set is one of the best I've seen for a touring set, and the fact that they managed to fit the flying rig in (and have a grand total of zero no-fly shows!) is incredible. If you think that's impressive, stand watching the "get out" as they pack the entire thing into a single ladies' hand-grip bag... Brilliant! This just made me spit my tea! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2017 15:55:06 GMT
Anyone else heard anything recently of this transferring back to the West End temporarily??
I was thinking and if FN were to happen at the Picc (not sure it will) then this could easily be a filler for then?
I would LOVE to see the show but as it didn't come anywhere near London on tour, never got to see it.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 2, 2017 16:42:14 GMT
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Post by Jon on Jan 2, 2017 17:35:45 GMT
Anyone else heard anything recently of this transferring back to the West End temporarily?? I was thinking and if FN were to happen at the Picc (not sure it will) then this could easily be a filler for then? I would LOVE to see the show but as it didn't come anywhere near London on tour, never got to see it. Poppins is doing an international tour so the likelihood of it transferring is zilch, also I doubt they'd go to the Piccadilly since it's an ATG theatre and it's too small |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2017 17:41:27 GMT
Anyone else heard anything recently of this transferring back to the West End temporarily?? I was thinking and if FN were to happen at the Picc (not sure it will) then this could easily be a filler for then? I would LOVE to see the show but as it didn't come anywhere near London on tour, never got to see it. southampton, Birmingham and Leicester are all very easy to access from London. Southampton is only 1hr 20 on the fast triangle and Birmingham and Leicester aren't that much more |
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Post by shady23 on Jan 2, 2017 18:04:44 GMT
Definately a show worth travelling for.
Best touring production I've seen for a very long time.
and Sam Salter..... sigh....
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Post by tsxmitw on Jan 2, 2017 19:40:42 GMT
Agreed. Saw this in December, it was excellent.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2017 9:01:13 GMT
Likewise, saw this in December and loved it. I liked it much better than I remembered liking the last time around if that makes sense..
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Post by daniel on Jan 3, 2017 9:26:28 GMT
Saw this in Birmingham and Newcastle (having never seen it before) and I have to say it was probably the highest quality production I've ever seen on tour. Would love it to do a short West End return at some point - it was being looked at at one point so hopefully it comes to fruition sooner or later.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2017 10:18:28 GMT
Definately a show worth travelling for. Best touring production I've seen for a very long time. and Sam Salter..... sigh.... When I saw it, Sam Salter was on as Neleus and he was amazing! |
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Post by shady23 on Jan 3, 2017 11:51:40 GMT
His Instagram posts are also a joy to behold!
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Post by katykate on Jan 4, 2017 9:13:37 GMT
Saw this in Cardiff last night. Last saw it when it originally toured and loved it just as much this time! Made me feel like a kid again!
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Post by danb on Jan 6, 2017 11:08:39 GMT
Me too katykate. Took my 13 year old son who absolutely loved it. Kids with the internet know all the surprises, but when she reappeared with the kite he audibly gasped.... and 'Step In Time' around that gigantic pros arch takes some balls! The lighting hid Berts wires for the first 3/4 from where we were sat so the effect was amazing. Like katy I enjoyed it so much more than when it first opened in Bristol ten years ago. Just such a quality production and the set is phenomenal...much better than the clunky house dropping from the rafters every five minutes. I could see it filling Drury Lane so well if it can use the WMC stage like that.
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Post by theatremadness on Jan 10, 2017 19:07:09 GMT
Cameron Mackintosh on The One Show just now saying that he hopes he & Disney may get Mary Poppins back in London before the end of the year!
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