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Post by daniel on Nov 16, 2016 12:33:53 GMT
Sorry if this has already been covered - has an official schedule been released for David Fynn and Gary Trainor yet? Thanks. Not yet as far as I'm aware - it is expected that on 2-show days Gary will do one of them. I'm sure as soon as a schedule is confirmed, it will be on here in seconds! |
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Post by HereForTheatre on Nov 16, 2016 15:58:11 GMT
I specifically went on a Saturday night as i assumed the lead would be on then.....he wasn't and it was Gary Trainor. I was pleased to see him in the end though as he was excellent and almost don't really have much desire to see David, though i'm sure i will catch him at some point when i decide to go again.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 16, 2016 16:51:24 GMT
I specifically went on a Saturday night as i assumed the lead would be on then.....he wasn't and it was Gary Trainor. I was pleased to see him in the end though as he was excellent and almost don't really have much desire to see David, though i'm sure i will catch him at some point when i decide to go again. That's encouraging. I'm seeing a saturday matinee in January and I'd like to see David Fynn. Maybe there's a chance. |
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Post by viserys on Nov 16, 2016 17:34:22 GMT
I'm seeing the matinee this coming Saturday, so I'll report back who will be on. Hoping for Fynn, but would be OK with Trainor...
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Post by wickedgrin on Nov 16, 2016 19:21:40 GMT
I saw Gary Trainor on Sunday afternoon and he was fine. A huge role.
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Post by lewis on Nov 17, 2016 22:51:16 GMT
Saw this today with Gary Trainor on. He smashed it - his voice sounded slightly shot but he sold it. Really nailed all the comedy moments and was genuinely engaging. Don't at all be disappointed if you find out he is on when you see it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2016 0:08:03 GMT
Just revealed by Baz, new block of tickets until 9th April 2017 on sale now.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2016 1:18:02 GMT
Saw it with David.
Positives: David is great. He didn't need to grow on me either like others have mentioned. Just a completely committed performance.
The kids are very talented and likeable. Obviously all of them with their instruments and Summer is a nice little actress and singer.
The atmosphere during 'You're in the Band' 'Stick It To the Man' and the Finale was absolutely electric. Lovely to see.
Negatives: I don't like this score I'm afraid. The only one I'd want to listen to outside of the show is 'You're in the Band'.
Act One is far too long.
The kids voices are not up to scratch for the most part which isn't a major problem but more just a bit of a shame.
Overall, I'm not usually a fan of family friendly shows or movie adaptations but this was feel good and incredibly atmospheric. I don't want to see it again but I'm glad I saw it the once. 3.5*
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Post by bellboard27 on Nov 18, 2016 12:01:20 GMT
Well, I was not sure what to expect, but came away feeling very positive. I won't add to earlier comments, which are generally spot on. Just to note that the theatre was busy, but not full. Also, the dynamic pricing seems quite dynamic - I got a couple of £15 tickets in the central block of the circle and looking on the website these are appearing for some future dates.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2016 12:59:33 GMT
i Have developed a huge crush on David Fynn. HOT !!!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2016 14:49:39 GMT
i Have developed a huge crush on David Fynn. HOT !!!!!!! ... really? |
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Post by viserys on Nov 20, 2016 6:42:40 GMT
So did Fynn do the evening show? I saw Gary Trainor in the afternoon and he was great. I really enjoyed the show, so much fun and positive energy. I'm usually firmly in the "I hate kids on stage" camp, but these were amazing. The pint-sized Katie was barely taller than thr bass guitar she was handling and the little Zack guy was fantastic too. Much like with Billy Elliott I feel that shows gain a lot by showing kids having actual talents and play rounded characters with issues and problems and aren't just pushed on stage to be "cute" as in the days of Oliver and Annie.
I noticed that the printed cast list down by the box office isn't up to date, when I entered it showed David Fynn and Florence Andrews, but the screen up in the lobby showed Gary Trainor and Rosanna Hyland, so don't rely on the note downstairs...
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Post by theatremadness on Nov 20, 2016 11:28:29 GMT
i Have developed a huge crush on David Fynn. HOT !!!!!!! ... really? Is it that surprising that one can have a crush on a slightly bigger man?  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2016 14:27:16 GMT
Is it that surprising that one can have a crush on a slightly bigger man? I didn't say there was anything wrong with having a crush on a slightly bigger man... |
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Post by HereForTheatre on Nov 20, 2016 15:51:48 GMT
Performing on X Factor tonight.....
Gotta say they are doing a great job marketing this...performances and appearances everywhere.
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Post by freckles on Nov 20, 2016 15:52:28 GMT
Has anyone tried the Wed £10 student ticket offer? How early did you need to get there? Asking for a (much more youthful) friend...
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Post by ali973 on Nov 20, 2016 22:12:33 GMT
Meh..I was pretty bored most of the time and the classroom scenes were pretty samey. The score isn't really that good, which I should have known because I always had difficulty actually listening to the cast recording. When we were taking our seats I was telling my friend that this was the first West End theatre I set foot in, and I saw Cats here. An American girl visiting sitting behind us chimed in and we started talking. So I totally had a nerdy moment for me was after Summer sings Memory, Mr. S says "I don't want to ever hear this song in this building ever again."
Gary Trainor was on as Dewey. He was fine. I sort of guessed he was the alternate because I just thought there was something not first cast about him.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2016 22:14:55 GMT
Great performance of 'Teacher's Pet' at the start of the X Factor results tonight! Surely the first time they've had a musical performed on the X Factor...? (excluding Amanda Holden in Shrek on BGT). I've also just booked for March (was planning to anyway, wasn't just prompted by the X Factor), looking forward to it!  |
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Post by Mark on Nov 20, 2016 22:20:35 GMT
Ali I was there this afternoon too and agree it was lacking something. I loved it in New York when I saw it and standby Jonathan wagner was Dewey and smashed it.. Today I just thought Gary Trainor lacked that "oomph" and his vocals weren't as strong. Things did pick up in act two, I can imagine as well it is hard to find 3 sets of kids who can play/sing like that but again the Broadway vocals were much stronger.
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Post by showtoones on Nov 20, 2016 23:41:41 GMT
Does David Fynn and Florence Andrews usually perform in the Sunday matinee?
What shows do they usually take off each week?
Thanks
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Post by daniel on Nov 20, 2016 23:46:00 GMT
Does David Fynn and Florence Andrews usually perform in the Sunday matinee? What shows do they usually take off each week? Thanks They were both off last week (which was the first Sunday matinee) - not sure about today but the X Factor performance may have affected who did the show. |
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Post by SamB (was badoerfan) on Nov 22, 2016 13:47:55 GMT
David was on last night, but Rosanna was on at Ms Mullins (and was excellent, I have to say).
I went into this not really knowing what to expect, not having seen the film, and not particularly expecting to enjoy it. I was wrong - I really liked it. The kids are excellent, and the scenes in the schoolroom sparkle, with amazing chemistry between the kids and David. Lots of fun moments, plenty of real laughs, and genuinely sympathetic child actors.
It does however fall flat in any scenes that don't involve the kids, particularly the first 15 minutes or so. I'd had enough of Patty and Ned very quickly, and I didn't find myself sympathising with Dewey much either - indeed, I'd say he's only interesting in the scenes where he bounces off the kids.
Having seen two rock musicals in the past couple of weeks, School of Rock gets it right in all the ways that Murder Ballad gets it wrong - a real sense of fun, variety in the performances and, most importantly of all, memorable songs! It's not a 5* musical for me, it certainly has flaws, but overall I thoroughly enjoyed it.
(As an aside, is this selling badly? I'd say the auditorium was about two-thirds full last night - the front of the circle had swathes of empty seats, and the rear stalls was almost completely unoccupied. I also had two empty seats next to me in Row E of the front centre stalls, and an empty seat in front. In contrast, the cheap seats at the sides (which are a total steal in this theatre) were totally full.)
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Post by theatrefan77 on Nov 22, 2016 14:30:45 GMT
Yes,it's selling very badly. Yesterday it was heavily papered. I only went last night because a friend got several comps. And most people around me got free tickets too.
The show is just ok for me. I saw a preview with the alternate and thought he wasn't great. But David Fynn was on last night and he was excellent. It's a pity he's only doing about 3 shows a week. I know the part is very physical but Nathan Lane did 8 shows a week in a much more demanding part.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 22, 2016 15:58:14 GMT
why do everybody get free tickets but me
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2016 17:12:15 GMT
I thought it was selling well?
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