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Post by japhun on Feb 8, 2019 17:54:24 GMT
Saw this on Wednesday 6 February and loved it so so much! It was a restorative piece that left me with a renewed sense of hope for the world. It is most definitely a show that resonates during this period of political turmoil and helped me see the bigger picture. I have been listening to the cast album nonstop and will be going back for more viewings!  |
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Post by Rory on Feb 8, 2019 18:00:19 GMT
My folks are visiting London soon and I have insisted they get tickets to this. They were like "What is it?" and I said "Just go!".
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Post by firefingers on Feb 8, 2019 18:29:48 GMT
I do think the sound may need some slight work. At the very start, it took a moment to pull the accents apart and know what the cast were singing and saying, almost like the microphones were too high. There was also a moment or two where Rachel's microphone cut out just as she was finishing a line rather than when she finished it. Just small things here and there, but that's what previews are for. I know I'm contradicting a lot of posts I've previously made here but I thought this show was well too loud. The EQ on the vocals was too brutal as a result and the speech intelligibility suffered as a result. It took a good 15-20 mins for my ears to adjust to the volume and thus for accents and diction to settle. I think there's an obscene amount of PA there for the show and the venue. I get why, as its done for placement. Vocals come out of different hangs depending on where on stage the actor is, so those further up/back get a better concept of the sound imagary, but I think the show suffers as a consequence. I'd be interested to know firefingers opinion on this, as we've clashed previously on sound here but I thing we may be in agreement this time round. Hey SS, I do enjoy our differences of opinions. I saw first preview, so not totally fair to judge the sound, and I was right off to the sound so any clever imagine using the multiple line arrays would have been lost in my little corner. As a Gareth Owen show I tend to find them on the loud side, and this wasn't an exception, but I didn't find it overly so (unlike Bat Out Of Hell or the insanely compressed band on 42nd Street). I'd prefer more dynamic range on Come From Away than I got, but first preview and all that, so I would certainly err on the side of caution and made sure I had control over beauty.i thought clarity was pretty reasonable until Screech In where I have a feeling the vocal bus reset or plug ins crashed or something because vocal clarity and level dropped through the floor and was slowly rebuilt. So I guess not the best sounding show in town (that's Company imo) but not the worst either. |
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Post by liv22 on Feb 8, 2019 18:59:44 GMT
I was at the Wednesday matinee this week, and I started writing my thoughts to post here afterwards but I was struggling to articulate what I wanted to say. But two days later, I cannot stop thinking about this show. The whole cast were incredible, the staging is simple but so impressive, and one minute I was laughing out loud and the next feeling like I could cry. And the band! I always like to watch the band at any show if they're visible, but I loved that the band are really part of the show and they were excellent. Definitely one of my favourite musicals I've seen in recent years.
At the beginning of this year I said to myself no repeat theatre visits as I wanted to see lots of different things, but I think I'm going to break that promise with this show. I've already arranged to go again with a friend after demanding she see it too!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2019 19:06:24 GMT
I know I'm contradicting a lot of posts I've previously made here but I thought this show was well too loud. The EQ on the vocals was too brutal as a result and the speech intelligibility suffered as a result. It took a good 15-20 mins for my ears to adjust to the volume and thus for accents and diction to settle. I think there's an obscene amount of PA there for the show and the venue. I get why, as its done for placement. Vocals come out of different hangs depending on where on stage the actor is, so those further up/back get a better concept of the sound imagary, but I think the show suffers as a consequence. I'd be interested to know firefingers opinion on this, as we've clashed previously on sound here but I thing we may be in agreement this time round. Hey SS, I do enjoy our differences of opinions. I saw first preview, so not totally fair to judge the sound, and I was right off to the sound so any clever imagine using the multiple line arrays would have been lost in my little corner. As a Gareth Owen show I tend to find them on the loud side, and this wasn't an exception, but I didn't find it overly so (unlike Bat Out Of Hell or the insanely compressed band on 42nd Street). I'd prefer more dynamic range on Come From Away than I got, but first preview and all that, so I would certainly err on the side of caution and made sure I had control over beauty.i thought clarity was pretty reasonable until Screech In where I have a feeling the vocal bus reset or plug ins crashed or something because vocal clarity and level dropped through the floor and was slowly rebuilt. So I guess not the best sounding show in town (that's Company imo) but not the worst either. Fair point that it is still in previews and changes can/will occur. High five on the Company accolade. |
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Post by jgblunners on Feb 9, 2019 10:11:50 GMT
Very excited to be seeing this today - I just got a Dress Circle seat in the TodayTix rush. I’ve tried to steer clear of listening to the music - the only songs I know are Welcome to the Rock and Me and the Sky - so I’m going in with almost a blank slate and am prepared for an emotional afternoon! I also can’t wait to see Rachel Tucker on stage again.
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Post by bingomatic on Feb 9, 2019 16:44:19 GMT
Advise needed!!
I've been raving about this musical since seeing it on Thursday and now I need to line up 2 further visits (yah!)
On Thursday I was in row B Grand Circle and the view was great.
Any suggestions for other parts of the theatre ? I'm not sure some of my guests will be too happy with the number of stairs to the Grand Circle.
I was thinking of the cheaper 'side view' D/E stalls seats. Are they worth it ? Stage looked quite high so wanted to avoid first few rows.
Any recommendations for <£45 seats ? I want to take a number of people and I don't want to bankrupt myself :-)
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Post by Mark on Feb 9, 2019 16:49:09 GMT
Advise needed!! I've been raving about this musical since seeing it on Thursday and now I need to line up 2 further visits (yah!) On Thursday I was in row B Grand Circle and the view was great. Any suggestions for other parts of the theatre ? I'm not sure some of my guests will be too happy with the number of stairs to the Grand Circle. I was thinking of the cheaper 'side view' D/E stalls seats. Are they worth it ? Stage looked quite high so wanted to avoid first few rows. Any recommendations for <£45 seats ? I want to take a number of people and I don't want to bankrupt myself :-) If you liked row B Grand then honestly anywhere in stalls or dress will be fine. I was in E1 stalls for first preview and the view was great missing only a tiny slither |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2019 16:50:25 GMT
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Post by eliza on Feb 9, 2019 17:38:11 GMT
On the train home. Really, really enjoyed this, more than I expected to. Considering a second trip to take other people.
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Post by jgblunners on Feb 9, 2019 17:41:01 GMT
Wow. We really need this show right now. It's a beautiful tribute to humanity and kindness - a remarkable story told in a remarkable way by an extremely talented ensemble of cast and band. You can tell how much work has gone into this - I can't imagine how long they must have spent tweaking and changing things until they got it just right. The balance of different stories, the way that characters are represented, the transitions, the ensemble movement, it's all perfectly honed to make a streamlined show that sweeps you up and takes you on this journey with the characters.
9/11 was 5 days before my 6th birthday - I don't remember much from that age. I don't remember where I was when the news hit, who told me or how I felt. There's no way that I could really have comprehended what had happened at that age, or how far-reaching its effects were. But that doesn't matter, because today I had a glimpse. The stories of the terrible effects of that day are told subtly, but that's what makes them so personal. And what's remarkable is that from each of those stories comes hope. The team behind this show took one of the most shocking and scary events of a generation and didn't spin it to drive hate or judgement, but made it a message about kindness and acceptance, and how the most unlikely and uncomfortable of circumstances can bring people together. Thank god they did. Thank god it made its way to the West End. I feel so happy that I've had the chance to see it, and I hope that many many others do too.
(On a less overtly emotional note, if this doesn't get Best New Musical at the Oliviers I will riot. In a kind and loving way. It's the most exquisitely crafted piece of theatre the West End has seen this year, and perhaps even longer.)
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2019 17:49:10 GMT
All these reviews bring me so much joy! ❤️
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Post by Phantom of London on Feb 9, 2019 19:11:59 GMT
Thought I be an intern for theatreboard as a sub editor and collate what people actually thought of this on my way back from Birmingham.
Rave *****
Mark, Fire Fingers, Londonmzfitz, stuartmcd, Mr blue sky, Andy H, eldermillian, Rukaya, raise it up, Alison, bramble, Phantom of London, Wickedgrin, Paul 26, ensembleswings, Daniel Johnstone 14, West End Cat, Justin J, bingomatic, jn1, Souchyboys, japhan, liv22 and jgblunnerc.
Very Positive****
Anthony 40, Paddy 72, Someone in a tree, long in the toot, avenue q resident, sf and Eliza.
Mixed***
10islane
Negative**
Serial Susher
Pan*
Frankubelize
Quote everyone for no other reason, that if they disagrees with me, they are free to challenge my interpretation.
This is so going to flop.
‘Stop the world’ theatreboard seem to be loving this!!!
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Post by david on Feb 9, 2019 19:19:39 GMT
Just walked past the theatre tonight on my way to the Donmar. The theatre facade is looking great all lit up. Seriously looking forward to getting to see the show on the 25th Feb.
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Post by waybeyondblue on Feb 9, 2019 22:50:29 GMT
Just magic this afternoon. A kaleidoscope of different stories beautifully interwoven with humour and love. The fantastic balance between narrative and song was quite brilliant and very unusually it went down on the repeat visit list.
I remember that terrible day unfold and this is a stunning way of showing some lesser known positive responses.
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Post by sam22 on Feb 9, 2019 22:55:48 GMT
Just saw this with four friends this evening, five stars from me too *****
I like the cast recording but didn't expect to be so blown away, totally forgot it is still in previews. Wonderful cast, some lovely touching moments and also funny parts.
Was on row Q in £45 seats. Recommend! Didn't feel too far away and don't see that would have gained anything by paying £65 for two rows closer!
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Post by Rory on Feb 9, 2019 23:43:19 GMT
Thought I be an intern for theatreboard as a sub editor and collate what people actually thought of this on my way back from Birmingham. Rave ***** Mark, Fire Fingers, Londonmzfitz, stuartmcd, Mr blue sky, Andy H, eldermillian, Rukaya, raise it up, Alison, bramble, Phantom of London, Wickedgrin, Paul 26, ensembleswings, Daniel Johnstone 14, West End Cat, Justin J, bingomatic, jn1, Souchyboys, japhan, liv22 and jgblunnerc. Very Positive**** Anthony 40, Paddy 72, Someone in a tree, long in the toot, avenue q resident, sf and Eliza. Mixed*** 10islane Negative** Serial Susher Pan* Frankubelize Quote everyone for no other reason, that if they disagrees with me, they are free to challenge my interpretation. This is so going to flop. ‘Stop the world’ theatreboard seem to be loving this!!! Please add me to the raves! |
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Post by Oleanna on Feb 9, 2019 23:57:52 GMT
I can’t rave about this show enough.
Such a remarkable thing to see so much humanity in a commercial West End musical. But in a strange way, it makes you feel glad to be alive. Keep loving each other, folks.
I’d give it ten stars if I could.
Oh wait, I can. And I shall.
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And for anyone who’s interested, Rachel Tucker sings Me And The Sky in C, a semitone lower than Jenn Colella’s D flat in the Broadway production.
I wasn’t prepared for how beautifully that song segued from the transition music before it.
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Post by purple12 on Feb 10, 2019 7:44:45 GMT
I'm going to add a rave - I grabbed a rush ticket (Q2 in the stalls) yesterday evening because I've been having quite a difficult period and wanted a distraction. It was perfect for the purposes. Great show and really uplifting and hopeful. I really, really hope it does well and gets the credit it deserves.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2019 9:44:14 GMT
Count me in the raves!
I honestly haven’t got the words yet (or the time) to do it justice, but as I said on twitter sometimes a show reminds you why you love this nonsense. And for me this was one of them.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 10, 2019 9:48:20 GMT
I can't really fathom a pan for this show. It's probably the most unpannable(?) shows I've seen. But each to their own and all.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2019 12:02:14 GMT
Saw this last night and you can add me to the camp of people who loved it, it was such a heartfelt and emotional show. Everything in it is brilliant from the ensemble, to the movement and the music. I'm so glad I have seen it and really hope it does well in rthe West End.
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Post by eatbigsea on Feb 10, 2019 14:21:46 GMT
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Post by viserys on Feb 10, 2019 14:29:16 GMT
Can't read the one from the Times, but the story on Sky with all the photos is fantastic. Made me well up a little, actually. How I'll get through the show, I don't know.
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Post by Phantom of London on Feb 10, 2019 16:05:57 GMT
Thought I be an intern for theatreboard as a sub editor and collate what people actually thought of this on my way back from Birmingham. Rave ***** Mark, Fire Fingers, Londonmzfitz, stuartmcd, Mr blue sky, Andy H, eldermillian, Rukaya, raise it up, Alison, bramble, Phantom of London, Wickedgrin, Paul 26, ensembleswings, Daniel Johnstone 14, West End Cat, Justin J, bingomatic, jn1, Souchyboys, japhan, liv22 and jgblunnerc. Very Positive**** Anthony 40, Paddy 72, Someone in a tree, long in the toot, avenue q resident, sf and Eliza. Mixed*** 10islane Negative** Serial Susher Pan* Frankubelize Quote everyone for no other reason, that if they disagrees with me, they are free to challenge my interpretation. This is so going to flop. ‘Stop the world’ theatreboard seem to be loving this!!! Only posted this less than 24 hours ago and since then it has only gone on and got 7 more flat out raves to the 24 it has already. In other news saw my first Tim Hortons, (the Canadian equivalent of Starbucks) relevant to this show, morning Beulah in Birmingham yesterday. in othe other news my train made it to London Euston despite overhead wire damage. |
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