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Post by lesmislover on Mar 11, 2016 8:32:19 GMT
I saw this last Friday as well and loved it, some bits did seem a little bit slow but the dance numbers and costumes more than kept my spirits up. I loved Matt Lee as Bert and thought he was fantastic in the role, it made me want to learn to tap especially on the roof!! I couldn't keep my eyes off Zizi when she was on stage her mannerisms and facial expressions just drew your eye towards her. Glad I've finally managed to see it as had been waiting for the show to come back to the UK for an age after missing out last time. I have got myself the Mary Poppins umbrella and now searching ebay for a shirt so I can be Mary Poppins at Halloween haha! I have seen two musicals in two weeks. This one where I know the film almost word for word and the other (which I will post later) I had no idea of the film. Not sure which is the best? I loved this musical (mostly). (However I kept harping back to the film and wanted it to be a replica) I have to agree with you Musicalfloozie that some bits did seem a bit slow but the dance numbers and costumes (and the set) kept my spiriis up too. The stand out performance for me was Bert. He was amazing and deserved the standing ovation he received. My other favourite was Mrs. Brill (have had to check here to see who was playing the parts as didn't buy a programme www.marypoppins.co.uk/) I thought she was a natural. Loved the voice of the Bird Woman too. The set and the special effects were absolutely amazing and to see Mary Poppins travel above the audience was incredible. Well done her for having confidence in her wire supports! Well done to all the cast for their vitality. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 11, 2016 10:30:02 GMT
Was it Wendy Ferguson you saw as Mrs Brill?
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Post by lesmislover on Mar 11, 2016 11:24:28 GMT
I'm sorry I don't know.
I didn't buy a programme and I didn't look at any cast listing in the entrance (shame on me).
Sometimes one can focus on a certain individual in a performance and for me it was her (as well as Bert).
If it was her she was brill!!
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Post by drowseychap on Mar 11, 2016 17:47:45 GMT
Made it to opening night .... Few very subtle changes to the other tour but not much you would notice really ? Unless anyone knows differently ? Cam Mac was making so much about new special effects and magic ?
First half was ruined from where we were sat due to latecomers , sucking last remains of drink through a straw during feed the birds ! Constant loud talking and phone lighting up !
I agree a few scenes seemed to drag I don't remember thinking that last time ... Wasn't keen on mr banks at all Mrs banks was excellent as was Mrs brill and the lad who played Michael was very good too ... The sets. And dancing and of course the flying at the end saved it all .... Second half audience were more respectful and quiet which helped us at least enjoy the second half
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2016 9:39:22 GMT
I would love this to come back to London. It would be at home at the Victoria Palace but I think Hamilton is rumoured to go there.
Any ideas if it could transfer?
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Post by daniel on Apr 5, 2016 20:23:51 GMT
I would love this to come back to London. It would be at home at the Victoria Palace but I think Hamilton is rumoured to go there. Any ideas if it could transfer? I've heard it referred to by people on the show as an "International Tour" so I wouldn't be surprised if it had a further life overseas, not too dissimilar to how the Lion King UK Tour went off to Switzerland. |
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Post by David J on Apr 9, 2016 20:13:59 GMT
Seeing this again at Birmingham.
Anthony Lawrence is on as George Banks, and although his youth plays against him he does a Stirling job
We also have a white Mrs Corey with a Scottish accent. Don't know who the understudy is
As much as her acting is great Zizi's vocals are still bothering me. I kinda like to see what her understudy is like
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Post by Sue on Apr 9, 2016 21:45:25 GMT
I hear you, David J.
I saw the understudy Mary, Jennifer Davison in Bristol a few months back and her vocals were much, much better than Zizi's. Her dancing wasn't as good but overall, I much preferred her.
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Post by daniel on Apr 9, 2016 22:38:23 GMT
Jackie Hughes was on as Mrs Corry today - she also covers Mrs Banks and Bird Woman - completely different to seeing her as Elphaba!
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Post by David J on Apr 9, 2016 22:42:28 GMT
What day of the week did you see her? Maybe that's when she's scheduled to perform
Don't get me wrong, Zizi's finest moments came in the quieter moments such as "When every job when it's complete", when she sang the lyrics softly.
On the other hand, when she has to pull off high notes alone in songs like "Practically Perfect" that vibrato is distracting and at times harsh to listen to. You can hear it on the Variety recording.
Out of interest Sue when you saw Mary Poppins in Bristol, did confetti cannons go off to announce Mary Poppins arrival at the end of Precision and Order (Reprise), showering the stalls with pink flower-like confetti like the projections? I too saw the show in Bristol and I definetly don't remember that. The sudden pops of the cannons felt so out of place.
By the way I had an odd occurrence tonight. When I went to the correct door to the stalls I offered my ticket to the usherette. Out of nowhere she asks "Do you know where you are?" before she even looked at the ticket
No lady, I am a bit lost. I was meant to be seeing "You can always hand them back" at the Skycity Theatre in Auckland, New Zealand. Could you point me in the right direction?
Maybe Birmingham Hippodrome employs philosophical ushers
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Post by daniel on Apr 9, 2016 23:19:35 GMT
What day of the week did you see her? Maybe that's when she's scheduled to perform Don't get me wrong, Zizi's finest moments came in the quieter moments such as "When every job when it's complete", when she sang the lyrics softly. On the other hand, when she has to pull off high notes alone in songs like "Practically Perfect" that vibrato is distracting and at times harsh to listen to. You can hear it on the Variety recording. Out of interest Sue when you saw Mary Poppins in Bristol, did confetti cannons go off to announce Mary Poppins arrival at the end of Precision and Order (Reprise), showering the stalls with pink flower-like confetti like the projections? I too saw the show in Bristol and I definetly don't remember that. The sudden pops of the cannons felt so out of place. By the way I had an odd occurrence tonight. When I went to the correct door to the stalls I offered my ticket to the usherette. Out of nowhere she asks "Do you know where you are?" before she even looked at the ticket No lady, I am a bit lost. I was meant to be seeing "You can always hand them back" at the Skycity Theatre in Auckland, New Zealand. Could you point me in the right direction? Maybe Birmingham Hippodrome employs philosophical ushers There aren't any "scheduled" cover dates on the Poppins tour, but there's been a fair bit of holiday cover lately! The "cherry tree" confetti does indeed happen at the end of the Cherry Tree Lane song every time! We do have some interesting characters ushering at the Hippodrome I must say!! |
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Post by dippy on Apr 10, 2016 0:08:25 GMT
There aren't any "scheduled" cover dates on the Poppins tour, but there's been a fair bit of holiday cover lately! There really does seem to have been a lot of holiday cover from what I've seen online. I'd love to see Edwin Ray as Bert but as far as I know both of the cover Berts have only done one show each. Any idea if Matt Lee has any planned holidays? |
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Post by daniel on Apr 10, 2016 0:22:38 GMT
There aren't any "scheduled" cover dates on the Poppins tour, but there's been a fair bit of holiday cover lately! There really does seem to have been a lot of holiday cover from what I've seen online. I'd love to see Edwin Ray as Bert but as far as I know both of the cover Berts have only done one show each. Any idea if Matt Lee has any planned holidays? Would also love to to see Edwin as Burt, unfortunately don't know if Matt has any planned holiday...will see if I can find anything out. |
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Post by dippy on Apr 10, 2016 1:40:44 GMT
There really does seem to have been a lot of holiday cover from what I've seen online. I'd love to see Edwin Ray as Bert but as far as I know both of the cover Berts have only done one show each. Any idea if Matt Lee has any planned holidays? Would also love to to see Edwin as Burt, unfortunately don't know if Matt has any planned holiday...will see if I can find anything out. Thanks, if you find anything out I'd love to know. I've seen Edwin in some of Matthew Bourne's productions and think he'd be a lovely Bert. I'm sure Adam Rhys-Charles (he's the other cover right? I don't have my programme where I currently am) is too but it's Edwin I'd really love to see. |
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Post by Michael on Apr 21, 2016 22:26:41 GMT
Seen it tonight in Birmingham and thought it was practically perfect, but only in almost every way.
Maybe I'm spoilt from other shows with amazing kids (School of Rock, Billy Elliot, Matilda), but unfortunately, both kids weren't that good. They rushed through their parts and swallowed several syllables and words and I had problems understanding them.
It took me a while to warm to Zizi's Mary Poppins, but after one or two songs in the show, I really liked her portrayal. Just realised I haven't seen her on stage since Rock of Ages closed.
Really liked the set and costumes, thought it was a great production value, especially for a tour.
We had Jacqueline Hughes as Winifred Banks. I enjoyed seeing her in a completely different role than Elphaba.
Tonight was a signed performance, and I do hope that the interpreter negotiated an extra on top of her usual salary for having to translate supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2016 6:53:27 GMT
Is this supposed to transfer to Drury Lane afterwards?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2016 8:34:40 GMT
Is this supposed to transfer to Drury Lane afterwards? It is all just speculation as to what will go to the Drury Lane at the moment, I wouldn't be surprised if it is this, but I doubt we will hear anything till the Summer... I have been proven wrong before though! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2016 15:22:18 GMT
Is this supposed to transfer to Drury Lane afterwards? It is all just speculation as to what will go to the Drury Lane at the moment, I wouldn't be surprised if it is this, but I doubt we will hear anything till the Summer... I have been proven wrong before though! I'd love to see this come back to London, the tour doesn't go anyway near London so I can't see it in tour! I originally thought Finding Neberland would go here but I'm not sure. Wonder where that would go instead. Cant wait wit to see what officially comes here! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2016 18:27:18 GMT
Watched the trailer again for the tour and it needs to come to London! Would sell very good I think! Would love to see it
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Post by Michael on Apr 26, 2016 18:38:28 GMT
It is all just speculation as to what will go to the Drury Lane at the moment, I wouldn't be surprised if it is this, but I doubt we will hear anything till the Summer... I have been proven wrong before though! I'd love to see this come back to London, the tour doesn't go anyway near London so I can't see it in tour! I thought Southampton was fairly close to London. Even a day trip from London and back to see a Matinee is doable - I did this back in 2012 to see the Oliver UK tour with Sam Barks at the Mayflower (yes, at exactly the one stop she wasn't doing as she was filming the Les Mis movie). |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2016 19:12:33 GMT
I'd love to see this come back to London, the tour doesn't go anyway near London so I can't see it in tour! I thought Southampton was fairly close to London. Even a day trip from London and back to see a Matinee is doable - I did this back in 2012 to see the Oliver UK tour with Sam Barks at the Mayflower (yes, at exactly the one stop she wasn't doing as she was filming the Les Mis movie). I would do if I was older and could go alone but I would have to have someone take me and i dont know whi I'll hold out for a transfer! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2016 19:12:59 GMT
Also, I can totally see Gemma Arteton being an amazing Mary Poppins if he tour does transfer!!
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Post by basdfg on Apr 26, 2016 19:14:46 GMT
I do hope it returns to London. I cant remember much of the show plus because of the seats we were in we didn't really see her fly.
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Post by daniel on Apr 26, 2016 21:38:02 GMT
I must say I thought this show was amazing, a real classic. I think it would do a respectable run in London.
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Post by Jon on Apr 26, 2016 21:39:47 GMT
Also, I can totally see Gemma Arteton being an amazing Mary Poppins if he tour does transfer!! The likelihood of it actually happening is very small.... |
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