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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2016 6:42:22 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.... Oh yeah j know the likelihood is super small but I think she'd be great |
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Post by David J on Apr 28, 2016 12:05:17 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. Is it possible to find out whether Zizi Strallen has any holiday dates during the Mayflower run? I don't mind seeing her again when I go to the 29th May performance. I'd just like to see what Jennifer Davison is like |
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2016 7:48:35 GMT
Is the rumour about this really returning to London true or is it just hopeful wishing??
Can totally see it doing a 6 month run at either Drury Lane or the Palladium
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 20, 2016 10:57:25 GMT
And who for Mary?
Any spare Strallens knocking about?
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2016 12:18:43 GMT
And who for Mary? Any spare Strallens knocking about? Would never happen but Gemma Arteton would be great! |
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2016 12:34:05 GMT
Not sure Gemma could dance it.
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Post by Raven on May 20, 2016 19:31:17 GMT
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. Is it possible to find out whether Zizi Strallen has any holiday dates during the Mayflower run? I don't mind seeing her again when I go to the 29th May performance. I'd just like to see what Jennifer Davison is like I saw Jennifer Davison during the Edinburgh run. I was slightly disappointed that Zizi wasn't performing and perhaps that is why I didn't immediately warm to Jennifer as Mary until about 30 minutes in. By the end, I had thoroughly enjoyed her performance but cannot compare her to Zizi, of course. The production overall was quite magical with Rebecca Lock playing a great Mrs Banks and Wendy Ferguson providing some good laughs as the maid, Mrs Brill. Would definitely recommend! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2016 20:41:40 GMT
I have a question which may have been answered on the previous forum but I can't quite remember... {Spoiler - click to view}
Does Mary still fly out over the audience in the finale for this tour or does it depend on the venue? I can't quite imagine the Mayflower being able to do this...? |
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Post by ptwest on Jun 11, 2016 20:52:02 GMT
I have a question which may have been answered on the previous forum but I can't quite remember... {Spoiler - click to view}
Does Mary still fly out over the audience in the finale for this tour or does it depend on the venue? I can't quite imagine the Mayflower being able to do this...? I can only vouch for Leicester and Manchester but it happened at both of those venues. |
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Post by Flim Flam on Jun 11, 2016 20:55:59 GMT
My sister saw this recently in Southampton, and she tells me it happened there too.
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Post by David J on Jun 11, 2016 21:00:50 GMT
It does happen at the Mayflower
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2016 21:12:51 GMT
Happened in Dublin too
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Post by Being Alive on Jun 11, 2016 21:16:45 GMT
And Birmingham!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2016 18:21:42 GMT
I see thanks! Looking at the list of venues (that the first tour didn't go to) I find it hard to imagine it working in some of them, but clearly they must find a way - can't imagine the part of the show without!
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Post by Jon on Jun 12, 2016 18:29:37 GMT
I see thanks! Looking at the list of venues (that the first tour didn't go to) I find it hard to imagine it working in some of them, but clearly they must find a way - can't imagine the part of the show without! Disney and Cameron Mackintosh likely visited every venue they thought potentially could house Poppins and see it could achieve the flying. This production has done many venues worldwide so they'll likely perfected it |
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Post by steve10086 on Jun 12, 2016 18:35:02 GMT
I see thanks! Looking at the list of venues (that the first tour didn't go to) I find it hard to imagine it working in some of them, but clearly they must find a way - can't imagine the part of the show without! Disney and Cameron Mackintosh likely visited every venue they thought potentially could house Poppins and see it could achieve the flying. This production has done many venues worldwide so they'll likely perfected it Mary must end up in some odd places, flying into the rafters in all these theatres! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2016 18:56:15 GMT
I think that's why it didn't come to London (e.g. Wimbledon) because, although the theatre is really big, the stage isn't very big for the set and she wouldn't be able to fly into the top. Also, maybe it's because they're hoping in a west end transfer?!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2016 19:27:31 GMT
I think that's why it didn't come to London (e.g. Wimbledon) because, although the theatre is really big, the stage isn't very big for the set and she wouldn't be able to fly into the top. Also, maybe it's because they're hoping in a west end transfer?! Yes the producers would sooner see a West End transfer, rather than to take it somewhere like Wimbledon. Theatres that size only have stuff go there for one week, two at the most. Something big like Mary Poppins which is running about a month in each venue, wouldn't fit there. |
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Post by Nelly on Jun 13, 2016 9:02:27 GMT
It happened in Edinburgh too! I was there!  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2016 21:55:46 GMT
It's a shame this show is touring into January as it would've been a nice fill we for the Phoenix for 5 months. Could've just come in from tour and set up their set - would've done very well in a theatre that size especially over the Christmas season.
With Drury Lane now occupied, o don't know where this will go unless someone needs it as a filler or if 42nd Street is only a limited run
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Post by westendcub on Aug 11, 2016 22:00:09 GMT
I'm off to this tomorrow night with Treckkie Monster and friends down in Plymouth!!
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Post by stevej678 on Aug 11, 2016 22:14:14 GMT
It's a moot point I know but would this actually be able to fit into the Phoenix given the complexity/size of the set which is much more substantial/impressive than the average touring production? It should be against the law to stage anything except Once in the Phoenix anyway!
Personally, I think Mary Poppins would have been a much better fit for Theatre Royal Drury Lane than 42nd Street - and the timing of Charlie closing coincides with the Mary Poppins tour coming to an end perfectly - but c'est la vie.
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Post by Jon on Aug 11, 2016 22:40:57 GMT
There's no way that Poppins would ever fit info the Phoenix, the show is designed for theatres with much bigger stages and capacity,
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2016 23:21:36 GMT
Not a hope would Poppins fit in the Phoenix
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Post by westendwendy on Aug 12, 2016 8:49:53 GMT
Not a hope would Poppins fit in the Phoenix I saw this in Norwich a few weeks ago. It was good and I enjoyed it but it did really feel like a tour. Apart from Rebecca Lock (sensational) and Mrs Andrews every other cast member felt like the second understudy. You know, they were good but just not perfect for the role. I also thought it was directed to be hammed up a little. All over the top and lacked the authentic performances I was used to with Poppins. Zizi was good but no Laura or Scarlett. She lacked warmth in her singing acting and singing. Mary is a difficult role to play, the balance of strict, fun, secretive, good witch etc. Bert was a good dancer (Tap Dogs Australia) but again lacked the star presence of a tall leading man. The flying was good and did happen in various places (including over the audience at the end) but overall I felt the pop up set felt like a pale imitation of the original West End and Broadway look. I also do still have issues with the toy scene/Temper Temper/new song at the end of Act 1. It doesn't work for me. I do hope this comes into the West End again, It's a super show and would be great to have in London again. |
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