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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 1, 2016 22:46:27 GMT
Why is the main guy missing shows already?
A friend of mine went tonight and said he was off again.
Is he truly hoping to emulate Alex Brightmans shocking attendance record in London?
My friends comments were basically it's good but better on Broadway. Thought the alternate was good but some of the kids were not very good. And Priya Kalidas gives a really screechy annoying performance
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Post by greeny11 on Nov 1, 2016 23:31:03 GMT
He was off tonight as he was at the One Show.
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Post by cheesy116 on Nov 2, 2016 0:27:39 GMT
Why is the main guy missing shows already? A friend of mine went tonight and said he was off again. Is he truly hoping to emulate Alex Brightmans shocking attendance record in London? My friends comments were basically it's good but better on Broadway. Thought the alternate was good but some of the kids were not very good. And Priya Kalidas gives a really screechy annoying performance He wasn't at the show tonight because he was on the One Show... |
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Post by nash16 on Nov 2, 2016 0:58:43 GMT
The guy looked happy to be there, and, if anything, was focusing on his chord playing intently, so as to give a great performance. Looked all good from here.
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Post by Oleanna on Nov 2, 2016 7:58:28 GMT
Any more feedback about day seats? Hoping to get a day seat for this Saturday night, won't arrive at the theatre until 10am.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2016 22:06:37 GMT
Great video here of what is pretty much a montage from the first preview (although I haven't watched it with sound yet). Has full shots of the stage for those wanting to compare the set from Broadway.
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Post by Anniek on Nov 3, 2016 8:59:22 GMT
I loved this yesterday!!
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Post by Anniek on Nov 3, 2016 13:20:01 GMT
Oh, I was there yesterday evening, too, Anniek. I didnt spot a single badge..  |
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Post by Anniek on Nov 3, 2016 15:29:46 GMT
OHHHH That was you. (Wanted to make a not so funny bare-monkey joke, but nevermind  ) I was in row C, right-middle. |
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Post by fiyero on Nov 3, 2016 16:53:50 GMT
LOL. Well, it was a pretty full auditorium. I did walk down there to have a look at the staircase handrails (don't think they are much of a problem), so maybe we all just need bigger badges  . Theatre Forum Hi-Vis vests? |
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Post by Phantom of London on Nov 3, 2016 16:58:09 GMT
I was wearing one... In fact, it caused a problem as it was all I remembered to wear... I mean, thinking about it, the clue should have been the pain when I pinned it on... Lesson learned. Seriously, though, I was in central M of the stalls and didn't spot other badges either. Monkey - I am surprised you could pin a badge on, I mean all that fur. |
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Nov 3, 2016 17:40:29 GMT
LOL. Well, it was a pretty full auditorium. I did walk down there to have a look at the staircase handrails (don't think they are much of a problem), so maybe we all just need bigger badges . The handrails do cause a bit of obstruction in places, but no more so than the school desks to those in the side blocks of row A definitely and I'd hazard a guess at a couple rows back. However since my seat was a £20 day seat I am not doing it complain about it. |
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Post by daniel on Nov 3, 2016 18:23:53 GMT
LOL. Well, it was a pretty full auditorium. I did walk down there to have a look at the staircase handrails (don't think they are much of a problem), so maybe we all just need bigger badges . Theatre Forum Hi-Vis vests? I mean, I did suggest ages ago tap dancing into auditoriums doing jazz hands (whilst wearing our badges) but nobody seemed game... |
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Post by lynette on Nov 3, 2016 18:50:50 GMT
I'm strutting around the foyers sticking out what I got. Oh, and I wear my badge.
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Post by showgirl on Nov 3, 2016 21:33:46 GMT
I was really looking forward to this but found it dire. Left at the interval, which seemed an interminably long time coming. Far too one-note: just 90 minutes of people yelling, screeching and running and jumping about, but no actual music.
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Post by Anniek on Nov 4, 2016 8:52:21 GMT
^wrong decision imo. Although I loved it, I thought act 1 was slightly long yes, but I think act 2 is much better.
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Post by showgirl on Nov 4, 2016 14:00:03 GMT
^wrong decision imo. Although I loved it, I thought act 1 was slightly long yes, but I think act 2 is much better. I can understand you saying that with the benefit of having seen both parts, but I had no way of knowing whether the second half would even be different, let alone better, and it wasn't (thank goodness) the sort of show at which people were wandering in and out during the performance, so it was either escape at the interval or be stuck for the duration. At least I don't know what I missed! |
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Post by 49thand8th on Nov 4, 2016 14:06:05 GMT
But when you're seeing a new show, you never know if Act 2 will be better or worse anyway, much less if Act 1 is any good, so why not stick it out? You already paid for the whole thing.
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Post by stuartmcd on Nov 4, 2016 18:34:35 GMT
Thinking of going along tomorrow. What are the seats in the front section towards the sides like? E28 is available for £45 but it's on the very end of the row. Any ideas?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2016 19:24:17 GMT
Only seeing this as know 2 people involved
Audience are particularly low calibre
Absolutely no buzz or hype about the show either
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2016 19:24:45 GMT
Poor kalidas
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Post by showgirl on Nov 4, 2016 19:35:49 GMT
Only seeing this as know 2 people involved Audience are particularly low calibre Absolutely no buzz or hype about the show either Whilst I didn't like the show, I disagree re the lack of buzz; there has for instance been huge interest on here for months, or does that not count? As for the audience being of "particularly low calibre", I found the opposite: I genuinely thought at the time that they were unusually pleasant and well-behaved; also that the FOH staff were exceptionally friendly, helpful and welcoming, which must have an impact on audience behaviour. I certainly neither saw nor heard anything to complain of; if anything, I'd say the atmosphere was rapt yet enthusiastic. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2016 20:54:43 GMT
God
An audience who clap after every scene
Even when a child plays a single note on an instrument
This is show for the common denominator
So will appeal to many
The flabby belly of the lead is unbearable
Sweating like a pig
And he can't sing for toffee
This is certainly not Matilda
But a cheap copy
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Post by talkstageytome on Nov 4, 2016 20:56:50 GMT
Oh fantastic, more weight related comments. :/
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2016 21:00:09 GMT
www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/338934/Adult_obesity_and_type_2_diabetes_.pdfThere is an obesity and diet related type 2 diabetes pandemic in the U.K. Which people like to ignore And the NHS is trying to dealing with Because people can't accept central body fat is NOT healthy and is directly related to insulin resistance Truth hurts So apparently does a healthy diet exercise and taking some ownership The lead actor constantly flaunting his excess body fat whilst the audience laugh isn't that funny and it's visually distressing to see for me
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