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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2018 12:23:53 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2018 12:36:45 GMT
This is lowkey one of those shows I've wanted to see for years, so I'll be there!
Granted I'll go to a midweek matinee or night in November/beginning of December in an attempt to avoid as many children as possible.
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Post by fiyero on Jun 7, 2018 12:42:12 GMT
In a "Theatre for Young Audiences version", whatever that means! I hadn't noticed that bit, Surely Seussical is for young people anyway! Not sure what they would need to change!
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Post by stevej678 on Jun 7, 2018 12:46:16 GMT
Running time is only 75 minutes. Is this a shorter version?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2018 13:21:09 GMT
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Post by learfan on Jun 7, 2018 17:27:14 GMT
Weird, sounds like a version for schools rather than a professional off WE theatre
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Post by JJShaw on Jun 7, 2018 23:27:03 GMT
While its a shame theyre doing the super reduced version, it seems that SP always seem to do a kids show during christmas so this is sort of a happy medium?
Looking forward to seeing what they do with it!
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Post by AddisonMizner on Jun 8, 2018 16:55:36 GMT
Would liked to have seen this, but I have to say that now knowing it is the reduced version has put me off.
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Post by No. on Jun 8, 2018 17:00:04 GMT
This is lowkey one of those shows I've wanted to see for years, so I'll be there! Granted I'll go to a midweek matinee or night in November/beginning of December in an attempt to avoid as many children as possible. Be mindful of the school groups 😉
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Post by No. on Sept 18, 2018 14:17:13 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2018 15:32:24 GMT
I was looking forward to this, but then I saw Scott Paige was cast and I find him so annoying. This is one I shall pass on I think, despite having looked forward to it prior.
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Post by daniel on Sept 18, 2018 16:09:11 GMT
I was looking forward to this, but then I saw Scott Paige was cast and I find him so annoying. This is one I shall pass on I think, despite having looked forward to it prior. that's a bit unfair. I find you annoying but I'd still watch you in a show.
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Post by ali973 on Sept 18, 2018 16:19:03 GMT
Will I age myself if I say I saw the world premier performance, first preview of of Seussical the Musical in Boston as it was trying out before New York? How is it possible this was around 18 years ago.
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Post by stevej678 on Sept 18, 2018 16:23:02 GMT
I'm the opposite, Scott Paige's casting is the extra bit of persuasion I needed to book!
Quite like the sound of the play that's in The Little for Christmas too.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2018 16:25:32 GMT
I was looking forward to this, but then I saw Scott Paige was cast and I find him so annoying. This is one I shall pass on I think, despite having looked forward to it prior. that's a bit unfair. I find you annoying but I'd still watch you in a show. There's a difference... you're my friend and would be forced against your will. 😂😂 and also, it would likely be a hot mess and mildly entertaining either way, so of course you'd be there. 😂😂
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2018 19:39:04 GMT
I've just booked for this during previews. I'm somewhat surprised how low ticket sales are thus far though? Surely this could be a great musical to take your kids too at an affordable price?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2018 22:14:09 GMT
Thanks for the heads up. I shall book for my little.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2018 13:26:50 GMT
Very few tickets left for preview matinees, but at £14 feels worth a punt.
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Post by Mark on Oct 22, 2018 13:53:34 GMT
I've just booked for this during previews. I'm somewhat surprised how low ticket sales are thus far though? Surely this could be a great musical to take your kids too at an affordable price? I think though, it's not appealing to the "usual" musicals crowd. I know the main reason I'm not seeing it is because it is a cut version of the show.
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Post by Stasia on Oct 23, 2018 21:40:00 GMT
I've just booked for this during previews. I'm somewhat surprised how low ticket sales are thus far though? Surely this could be a great musical to take your kids too at an affordable price? I think though, it's not appealing to the "usual" musicals crowd. I know the main reason I'm not seeing it is because it is a cut version of the show. How “cut” is this one supposed to be?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2018 21:44:10 GMT
I think though, it's not appealing to the "usual" musicals crowd. I know the main reason I'm not seeing it is because it is a cut version of the show. How “cut” is this one supposed to be? It's only 75 minutes, as opposed to a full, two act musical. So I imagine, very cut.
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Post by fiyero on Oct 23, 2018 22:00:25 GMT
How “cut” is this one supposed to be? It's only 75 minutes, as opposed to a full, two act musical. So I imagine, very cut. And that is what is putting me off going. My first experience of the show was a local amateur production and I was thrilled to find out I would be able to see a professional version but its a long way for me to go for a cut down versionn
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Post by showtoones on Oct 23, 2018 22:33:02 GMT
It's an hour and 15 minutes straight through as opposed to 2:30 with a 15-20 minute interval so the cut version is about an hour shorter...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2018 11:40:36 GMT
The matinee started 15 minutes late yesterday which was sort of interminable, especially given the number of young children in the audience. It’s played straight through with no readmittance; the stage is very small and the cast use the audience entrance for exits. I felt sorry for the gran and baby who decided they needed to leave about 35 seconds in. The cast were in full swing and she essentially had to walk through the action to get out. She was shortly followed by the grandad and the other child who seemed to be petrified by the Cat in Hat.
This feels longer than it is. My daughter has sat through much longer two act shows, but 40 minutes in and she was asking to leave. I think it’s because it’s all sung, and the diction isn’t always great, so the younger ones can get a bit lost.
I liked the Cat in the Hat a lot (I quite fancied him, which is a very weird thing to admit), and Gertrude. Maysie, Horton and the Sour Kangaroo left me wanting (both voices and costumes). Casting a chubby guy as an elephant and then just dressing him in grey felt all tea all shade to me.
I don’t think the story makes much sense and I think it might have been hacked rather than cut. Songs-wise it all ends up a bit samey, with only two songs really standing out (The Things That You Think and one about Wings) but they possibly only stood out because they were reprised a lot.
The stage is very crowded at times, but they make use of a steep set of stairs up to a little gangway, more action plays up there. Looks petrifying from where we were sitting.
Overall, fun but not great for young children and I think that adults going without children will be very annoyed by all the kids.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Nov 26, 2018 13:43:24 GMT
@happysooz fancying a car in a hat could be considered to be ok, but acting on it is another matter
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