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Bananaman
Mar 15, 2016 6:58:08 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2016 6:58:08 GMT
Although it's been over a month since the industry launch for this new musical (described as part parody, part slapstick) I have just noticed that the cast for this has been announced on their official Facebook page some time ago, including Nathan Amzi!
I can't decide whether this idea for a show sounds interesting or disturbing...
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Post by candela on Mar 15, 2016 10:26:09 GMT
Who have they announced as i carn't get on my facebook page atm?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2016 10:42:36 GMT
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Post by duncan on Mar 15, 2016 12:21:01 GMT
mmmm, they were looking to have a live action movie made by 2015 - guess that hasnt worked out, not sure how they have ended up with a musical instead.
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Post by westendwendy on Mar 15, 2016 14:44:24 GMT
Isn't Chris Drake playing the lead role? Blondy from Chicago and Priscilla?
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Bananaman
Sept 12, 2017 9:46:40 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2017 9:46:40 GMT
Running at the Southwark Playhouse, previews from 15th December.
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Post by stevejohnson678 on Sept 12, 2017 10:09:24 GMT
I'd been wondering when Southwark Playhouse would next chuck a musical our way. This could be complete genius and become a cult classic or plumb the depths of Exposure levels of badness.
Press night is 4th January, although it seems to be only the first four shows which are actually classed as previews. Booked for the last night on 20th January.
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Bananaman
Sept 12, 2017 10:54:39 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2017 10:54:39 GMT
Seeing as i hated The Toxic Avenger, I'll sit tbis one out.
It seems an odd choice. Has it been done anywhere else before?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2017 11:27:11 GMT
Wow they're really short on original ideas at the minute...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2017 11:35:26 GMT
well I have booked my tickets
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Post by Someone in a tree on Sept 12, 2017 12:12:15 GMT
Seeing as i hated The Toxic Avenger, I'll sit tbis one out. It seems an odd choice. Has it been done anywhere else before? TA was ok but I think I'll wait for the reviews to come out before buying Initially I did get excited and thought it was Bananarama the musical
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Post by jgblunners on Sept 12, 2017 15:23:26 GMT
Well I've booked for January using one of my PAYG tickets - I've not yet seen anything at Southwark Playhouse that I didn't enjoy so hopefully this will turn out to be fun too!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2017 15:50:33 GMT
Wow they're really short on original ideas at the minute... There are loads of people out there working on original material. They just don't always get a fair chance because original stuff doesn't sell as well with mainstream audiences.
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Post by kasper on Sept 12, 2017 20:05:39 GMT
Had the Tabard in Chiswick not programmed this? It was on their website. But no longer since the announcement of the Southwark Playhouse. Strange. Anyway, rather in the Southwark than in the Tabard.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 30, 2017 23:02:09 GMT
Anybody heard anything more about this? Is it’s kids show? It opens next week.
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Post by firefingers on Dec 1, 2017 8:18:09 GMT
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Post by dani on Dec 4, 2017 13:11:23 GMT
It's slightly weird that it starts previews on the 15th, runs till Jan 20th, but doesn't have its press night till Jan 4th. (I'm aware of the existence of Christmas - ! - but it still seems bizarre to press three fifths of the way through the run.)
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Post by adambloodworth on Dec 7, 2017 11:08:08 GMT
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Post by dazzerlump on Dec 7, 2017 12:19:26 GMT
I'm actually considering a trip down in Jan to see this after hearing that song!
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Post by TallPaul on Dec 7, 2017 13:34:58 GMT
I thought I was looking in the mirror!
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Bananaman
Dec 15, 2017 14:54:01 GMT
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Post by daniel on Dec 15, 2017 14:54:01 GMT
First preview tonight cancelled due to "Unforseen technical difficulties"
Just awaiting info on rebooking.
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Bananaman
Dec 16, 2017 14:05:50 GMT
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Post by firefingers on Dec 16, 2017 14:05:50 GMT
Both performances today cancelled as well... hopefully the show is worth the wait.
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Bananaman
Dec 16, 2017 14:50:26 GMT
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Post by Someone in a tree on Dec 16, 2017 14:50:26 GMT
Eek!
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Bananaman
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Post by westendcub on Dec 16, 2017 14:55:01 GMT
Hoping it goes ahead on Monday, booked in for then!!
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Post by QueerTheatre on Dec 18, 2017 14:27:54 GMT
I'm going tonight - is this now the first preview?
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Post by Ruby Sue on Dec 18, 2017 14:59:17 GMT
Yes - the first 3 previews were cancelled.
On Twitter they said it's currently running at 2 & a half hours including interval so should come down around 10pm.
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Post by QueerTheatre on Dec 19, 2017 12:13:58 GMT
Well i can't tell you what time the show came down - but act 1 felt like a lifetime.
I'll excuse the dodgy sound, and a few off key notes due to the early preview, but no amount of previews will fix this score, or the rest of the show. From what i saw, at least in act 1 the show unsure whether its a straight musical or a parody, and trys to get by on 'low budget charm' for all the tricks/effects, but instead it just comes across cheap, tacky & embarrassing.
Oh there's also the worst effing puppetry i have ever seen.
In case you cant tell - I really hated this!
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Bananaman
Dec 19, 2017 13:59:26 GMT
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Post by westendcub on Dec 19, 2017 13:59:26 GMT
I’m somewhat down the middle in my thoughts on this musical after attending last night.
I’d say my friend and I enjoyed our night, were entertained but not completely blown over or statisfied with the end result, it really is a mixed bag of a show and I don’t see the critics being too kind to this.
Being this was the first public Preview there are some sound mixing issues that I am sure will be resolved but it did mean some of the ensemble numbers (generally the songs that excel in this show) at times were inaudible and the 1st preview some lights cues were missed but that’s the point of previews to iron these out prior to opening.
The cast are all talented and clearly having a ball getting to ham it (by not being in a pantomime) and that chemistry does shine through and it’s a pleasure of a cast to spend a few hours with.
Act 2 feels more polished and I think the trimmings need to come in Act 1.
There’s some good songs but alas some unforgettable songs with a jarring score, it never levitates the material which is a shame with a game cast and a show that’s not meant to be taken too seriously.
I did enjoy as always Jodie Jacobs as ‘Crow’ and personally like the puppetry and enjoyed some in-jokes. A positive to mention is that this show does have genuine comedic laugh out loud moments.
As mentioned the score is so so but for me the let-down is the set. I see a good mix of Off West-End shows that use simple sets in small spaces (i.e Bridewell, Charing Cross, Upstaira at the Gatehouse, Pleasance, The Other Palace and Southwark Playhouse itself!) and sometimes less is more. The set is already cheap and wobbly but had they spent some time on a more creative set they wouldn’t fall into half the messy transitions they have made. All I need to say is ‘the stairs’!!!
It’s a fun night, I enjoyed elements of it and it’s cast. I do think it will improve but I don’t think it’s quite the camp professional fun that was ‘The Toxic Avenger’ and ‘Xanadu’ and that set is it’s biggest downfall.
I do however now have a big crush on tall ‘Bananaman’ - Matthew is so cute!
Fun but with many flaws!!
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Post by gra on Dec 19, 2017 18:57:26 GMT
Sorry, but I thought this was extremely disappointing.
I know this afternoon was only the second preview but, apart from the hardworking cast, I found little to recommend it. The music and script were merely adequate and the show needs heavy trimming (particularly Act 1) The show started 10 minutes late, making the first act 1 hour 20.
It doesn't help that in this space once the show starts there is no exit until the interval, therefore no chance of toilet breaks for the very young children.
I'm afraid I was bored for much of this and judging by audience response so were others.
I really wanted to enjoy this!
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Bananaman
Dec 19, 2017 23:33:32 GMT
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Post by daniel on Dec 19, 2017 23:33:32 GMT
I'm starting to wish that I'd opted for the refund rather than reschedule following the cancellation.
*feverishly attempts to remain open minded*
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