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Post by littlefan on Sept 30, 2023 12:43:53 GMT
Any news on casting for the tour? Really hoping they don't stunt cast Beverley...
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Post by danb on Sept 30, 2023 13:45:11 GMT
Any news on casting for the tour? Really hoping they don't stunt cast Beverley... I heard that they were hoping some authenticity would seep into the characterisation by hiring an actual Beverly…step forward Ms.Callard! 😑😩🤦♂️ |
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Post by greeny11 on Oct 26, 2023 11:11:11 GMT
UK Tour cast has been announced: comefromawaylondon.co.uk/cast-creative/#the-castSara Poyzer as Beverley should be good (and nice to see finally do something which isn't Mamma Mia) A few other names I recognize from various West End shows - Oliver Jacobson, Rosie Glossop, Natasha Barnes, Alyn Hawke. Mark Dugdale is the only returning cast member from the West End production. |
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Post by christya on Oct 26, 2023 11:26:33 GMT
I have to admit I’m a bit disappointed. I’m sure this cast will be fantastic and I’ll love every one of them once we’re five minutes in, but I’d hoped from some more familiar faces from the West End production.
Probably a bit much to ask with such a gap since closing, and I know people don’t always want to tour anyway!
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Post by danb on Oct 26, 2023 11:26:47 GMT
Great to see Dan Crowder playing Nick (& others). He is consistently ‘the one you watch’.
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 26, 2023 12:42:57 GMT
Really solid line-up - Sara will be a great Beverley
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Post by erik24601 on Oct 26, 2023 17:18:34 GMT
I have to admit I’m a bit disappointed. I’m sure this cast will be fantastic and I’ll love every one of them once we’re five minutes in, but I’d hoped from some more familiar faces from the West End production. Probably a bit much to ask with such a gap since closing, and I know people don’t always want to tour anyway! Yes I agree. One or two nice bits of casting but on the whole..... a bit of a disappointment. |
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Post by erik24601 on Oct 26, 2023 17:18:59 GMT
Really solid line-up - Sara will be a great Beverley This is probably the only person I'm excited to see. |
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Post by danb on Oct 26, 2023 17:21:19 GMT
Intrigued to know who you thought might be cast?
Do we think they’ll add an interval to aid bar sales?
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 26, 2023 17:42:45 GMT
I think lots of fans assumed that standbys would take up roles in the tour (I didn't and am really happy with most of this casting actually)
They won't add an interval - it'll spoil it too much.
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Post by capybara on Oct 27, 2023 0:53:25 GMT
I’m not underwhelmed, but then I suppose I’m not overwhelmed either, by the casting announcement.
Looks like a decent group of performers and can’t wait for it to come around now.
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Post by ceebee on Feb 29, 2024 6:21:35 GMT
So...is anybody going to the opening night of the tour tomorrow at the Curve?
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Post by christya on Feb 29, 2024 13:03:47 GMT
Yep, looking forward to it
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Post by theatremiss on Feb 29, 2024 13:15:39 GMT
So...is anybody going to the opening night of the tour tomorrow at the Curve? Yup and the Sat matinee……via Tim Horton’s 😏 |
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Post by robertb213 on Feb 29, 2024 13:34:57 GMT
I'm there for press night on Tuesday 😁
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Post by Rozzi Rainbow on Feb 29, 2024 14:03:15 GMT
So...is anybody going to the opening night of the tour tomorrow at the Curve? Yup and the Sat matinee……via Tim Horton’s 😏 This is all exactly what I am also doing - can't wait! |
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Post by ceebee on Feb 29, 2024 14:48:48 GMT
I'm there tomorrow too! Really can't wait - have missed this show so much!
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Post by ceebee on Mar 1, 2024 11:35:11 GMT
Did anybody bag a £1 ticket for the public dress rehearsal this afternoon? There are still some available via the Curve website if you are local and can spare the time.
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Post by christya on Mar 1, 2024 16:13:57 GMT
Did anybody bag a £1 ticket for the public dress rehearsal this afternoon? There are still some available via the Curve website if you are local and can spare the time. Yes, I just got back from that - spotted it and couldn't resist. The show is in fine form and tonight will be fantastic. I do miss the revolve a bit, but it's nothing crucial. The dress went ahead later than planned, apparently due to the need to rehearse one of the standbys (no pressure, going on first night!). No idea who as they didn't say, but I certainly didn't notice anything during the show itself so whoever it was, it was seamless from an audience perspective.  |
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Post by 141920grm on Mar 1, 2024 17:46:54 GMT
Saw on social media, looks like it was Angeline Bell (dance captain) thrown on as Hannah- hats off to her!
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Post by Wilf on Mar 1, 2024 19:19:32 GMT
I’ll be at the matinee on Wednesday, can’t wait to see this brilliant show again.
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Post by ceebee on Mar 1, 2024 19:21:58 GMT
I’ll be at the matinee on Wednesday, can’t wait to see this brilliant show again. I'm here at the Curve tonight and there's a nice buzz for the first night. |
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Post by Figaro on Mar 1, 2024 20:20:01 GMT
Looks to have sold very well at many tour venues
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Post by ceebee on Mar 1, 2024 21:37:07 GMT
It's like it never went away. A few tweaks to orchestrations, some beautiful lighting changes, a fantastic band and a fabulous cast. The roar at the end could have lifted the roof off. It doesn't miss the revolve at all as the actors just do more of the legwork. Some excellent casting - hard to believe this was the first public performance. Superb! Recorded the band at the end if anybody wants it.
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Post by christya on Mar 1, 2024 21:50:07 GMT
Ah that makes sense - it wasn't until I saw her this evening that I realised she hadn't worn the wig at the dress rehearsal. Mustn't have been time to sort it. She did brilliantly, imagine having to go on that soon!
Evening performance was another level entirely, energy much higher and the audience seemed to love it. This is a really solid cast and I'm looking forward to seeing them later in the run too.
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