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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2019 13:23:42 GMT
If it's an open-ended run (which it looks to be), then I would hope/imagine a set specific for the venue would be created.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2019 13:25:20 GMT
Really not sure if Cameron is losing his touch a bit. closing and swapping a successful sell out long running original for a touring production (les mis) and then bringing back a show that was previously proven to not be the smash hit expected (poppins) in London. He seems determined to make Poppins a big hit.
Personally I have mixed feelings on the show. I saw the original cast and it fell flat and dragged, then Scarelett and the repacement cast and loved it. it was like a whole other show. Then I saw the first UK tour with Caroline Sheen and still loved it. But the second UK tour was so dull and boring, and for me miscast it's leading lady.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2019 13:34:12 GMT
I've never seen the show live but all I've heard is things like the design and special effects etc are enough of a reason to go regardless of casting.But please do correct me if wrong!
Obviously Charlie Stemp is enough a reason to go. I must admit though, I've watched videos of the Finale and have cried again and again just by how amazing it looks alongside the music, so I don't doubt this will move me in the same way. I don't know what it is about Poppins, maybe it's just a sentimental thing, as the sequel also moved me to tears several times.
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Post by shady23 on Jan 20, 2019 15:47:00 GMT
I saw the tour numerous times and loved it. It was pretty much sold out and got rave reviews. The set was magical, there was certainly no cost cutting. Far superior to the set of most touring productions.
My Mum loves theatre but has not been to London for years (she is scared!) but this show is the one show she will overcome her gears for and is already making plans.
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Post by steve10086 on Jan 20, 2019 15:58:27 GMT
I’ve loved it every time I’ve seen it, whatever the production. London, Broadway, 1st UK Tour, 2nd UK Tour. I’m sure it will be the same again in London.. if I can afford it!
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Post by ensembleswings on Jan 20, 2019 16:34:35 GMT
I've still yet to see this show, wanted to catch the last tour but it never worked out that way. I'll definitely be booking tickets as soon as I can though, especially given Charlie has been cast.
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Post by Being Alive on Jan 20, 2019 17:45:21 GMT
This show is brilliant. Properly brilliant. And I think that’s because they’ve not put the film on stage. I adore the film, but there is so much in the books to use and it makes for a fuller, more interesting story. I think the songs are universally great, regardless of composer (yes, the Sherman songs will always feel better, but they’re in our DNA, we know them backwards) and it’s a visual feast, whether they put the tour production in or we go back to the original.
If I could have one wish, it’s that we get the original house back. Because THAT was incredible. (I’m fairly sure it doesn’t exist anymore though...)
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Post by drowseychap on Jan 21, 2019 1:10:16 GMT
I saw the original production not long after it opened and was underwhelmed also came away really disappointed as loved a lot of the original cast in other roles and the film so much .... But have the tour a chance and fell in love with the show seemed to flow better and be much tighter ... must admit though did like the scary nursery scene better than they mild tour version I cried at feed the birds and the finale too yes yes can clearly see the wires but wow
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2019 3:44:06 GMT
I wonder whether work has already started on the stage version of MP Returns. Wouldn't surprise me! The Show MPR is not the best show I have ever seen. But I do not understand the hate. It has terrific songs, great acting and a great story and solid choreography |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2019 3:44:53 GMT
I loved Mary Poppins In Australian btw
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Post by jampot on Jan 21, 2019 12:35:17 GMT
Dmt+ now on sale..
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Post by stuartmcd on Jan 21, 2019 12:49:17 GMT
I saw the tour both times it toured and loved it! I will absolutely be booking!
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Post by david on Jan 21, 2019 12:54:05 GMT
Great to see they have scheduled Sunday shows in the run. Will be booking one for the Xmas London theatre visit.
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Post by zak97 on Jan 21, 2019 12:55:43 GMT
What are the prices like?
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Post by ensembleswings on Jan 21, 2019 12:55:44 GMT
Just booked tickets for the first preview! Wouldn't normally book this far in advance but I made an exception for this (only other exception I made was for Hamilton), can't wait to finally see the show.
Ended up going for the restricted view front side stalls seats. Hopefully won't end up missing much.
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Post by david on Jan 21, 2019 13:01:47 GMT
What are the prices like? Stalls and DC £40, 50 and 85 GC £20, 30, 40, 50 these are post preview prices. preview prices are roughly £5 cheaper |
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Post by zak97 on Jan 21, 2019 13:02:24 GMT
What are the prices like? Stalls and DC £40, 50 and 85 GC £20, 30, 40, 50 these are post preview prices. preview prices are roughly £5 cheaper Very fair prices, in my opinion. I was expecting higher. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2019 13:07:26 GMT
Is this just the tour I saw with Zizi recently?
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Post by showtoones on Jan 21, 2019 13:12:24 GMT
Are they using the original set or the tour set?
How else did the tour differ from the West End production?
Thanks
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Post by ensembleswings on Jan 21, 2019 13:13:16 GMT
I'm glad to see the majority of the stalls is top price with only a couple of rows being premium, the way it should be in my opinion but so many seem to throw in as many premium seats as poss these days.
Hoping they offer dayseats/rush/lotto as well though as I feel this will be the show I'm likely to want to return to.
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Post by David J on Jan 22, 2019 10:11:09 GMT
Anyone still waiting to get a link to the booking page. I signed up to the priority list but haven’t heard anything
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Post by katykate on Jan 22, 2019 10:12:44 GMT
Yeah still waiting. No link yet
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Post by LaLuPone on Jan 22, 2019 10:29:28 GMT
Nothing for me either
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Post by sagiirl on Jan 22, 2019 11:39:20 GMT
I'm still waiting as well. I called them and they said links were going out between 10am and 12. But still not received
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Post by lakeside on Jan 22, 2019 12:07:40 GMT
My email came through at 12 on the dot, and have managed to book already. No problems, queues or timeouts... what a pleasant surprise!
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