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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 26, 2023 7:00:33 GMT
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Post by theshez on Apr 26, 2023 12:09:25 GMT
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Post by theshez on Apr 26, 2023 12:14:14 GMT
Can’t get it to work but thanks |
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Post by theshez on Apr 26, 2023 12:15:34 GMT
Actually can get the 150th but not the one done in the last week. Cheers |
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Post by theshez on Apr 26, 2023 12:37:31 GMT
Actually can get the 150th but not the one done in the last week. Cheers I have listened to this one before. I really enjoyed it. I understand there was another with Kerry Ellis? In any case I was lucky enough to see Wicked last night. Lucy and Alexia’s chemistry was great. Loved them. Alexia is rocking it. Her No Good Deed gave me shivers. Best I have heard!! So emotional too |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 26, 2023 13:29:25 GMT
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Post by shady23 on Apr 26, 2023 19:14:06 GMT
Carina Gillespie returned to the production yesterday to play Nessa and is on again today.
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Post by WireHangers on Apr 27, 2023 16:24:53 GMT
How does pay work when actors make these one-off appearances?
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Post by flyingsolo on Apr 27, 2023 18:12:11 GMT
She was talking about when she was injured during the fallen house scene. Apparently, when the guards grabbed her, they moved her in some way that it injured her back. That's unfortunate, and what happened is what happened, but the way she presented the story sort of had the air of condescension to them that they had injured her because they were all swings on and it only happened because they were all swings. I can't think that's what she intended, but it's how it came across. And especially in this era where the appreciation for swings and understudies is rightly at an all-time high (and when, especially in her cast, swings and understudies had to save the show constantly), it felt like very poor form. All in all, if they way she presented herself on that podcast and on instagram during her contract (such as celebrating the last show of the week when she'd only done two) is any indication of how she conducted herself professionally, I'd be glad for the 23-24 cast if I were the powers that be, too. I agree that sometimes Lucie felt to be blaming things for her poor attendance record (not ab her dealing with long covid but ab her saying the AV has a raked stage which it doesn't) however she did say that it was very early in her contract when some of the swings on that day were on for the first time, and that they *accidentally* dragged her in different directions, so yes she blamed them for that but it also sounded like she came from a place of understanding. Obviously we don't know if what she said is even true though, considering she also lied about performing on a rake and how she had to call out because that affected her physical condition. I mean Elphaba is a very hard physical role with lots of running and shouting etc but that was just a blatant lie |
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Post by LaLuPone on Apr 27, 2023 21:01:40 GMT
She was talking about when she was injured during the fallen house scene. Apparently, when the guards grabbed her, they moved her in some way that it injured her back. That's unfortunate, and what happened is what happened, but the way she presented the story sort of had the air of condescension to them that they had injured her because they were all swings on and it only happened because they were all swings. I can't think that's what she intended, but it's how it came across. And especially in this era where the appreciation for swings and understudies is rightly at an all-time high (and when, especially in her cast, swings and understudies had to save the show constantly), it felt like very poor form. All in all, if they way she presented herself on that podcast and on instagram during her contract (such as celebrating the last show of the week when she'd only done two) is any indication of how she conducted herself professionally, I'd be glad for the 23-24 cast if I were the powers that be, too. I agree that sometimes Lucie felt to be blaming things for her poor attendance record (not ab her dealing with long covid but ab her saying the AV has a raked stage which it doesn't) however she did say that it was very early in her contract when some of the swings on that day were on for the first time, and that they *accidentally* dragged her in different directions, so yes she blamed them for that but it also sounded like she came from a place of understanding. Obviously we don't know if what she said is even true though, considering she also lied about performing on a rake and how she had to call out because that affected her physical condition. I mean Elphaba is a very hard physical role with lots of running and shouting etc but that was just a blatant lie I’ve heard multiple actors who’ve been in Wicked talk about the stage at the Apollo Vic being raked, what makes you believe it isn’t? |
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Post by singularsensation10 on Apr 27, 2023 21:54:35 GMT
The AV has the steepest rake in the west end, actually.
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Post by Mark on Apr 27, 2023 22:07:22 GMT
How does pay work when actors make these one-off appearances? I'd imagine a very generous arrangement brokered by their agent. |
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Post by flyingsolo on Apr 27, 2023 22:52:36 GMT
I agree that sometimes Lucie felt to be blaming things for her poor attendance record (not ab her dealing with long covid but ab her saying the AV has a raked stage which it doesn't) however she did say that it was very early in her contract when some of the swings on that day were on for the first time, and that they *accidentally* dragged her in different directions, so yes she blamed them for that but it also sounded like she came from a place of understanding. Obviously we don't know if what she said is even true though, considering she also lied about performing on a rake and how she had to call out because that affected her physical condition. I mean Elphaba is a very hard physical role with lots of running and shouting etc but that was just a blatant lie I’ve heard multiple actors who’ve been in Wicked talk about the stage at the Apollo Vic being raked, what makes you believe it isn’t? It is? I know the Stalls and Circle are raked but I thought the stage was flat. It appears so at least. On Broadway in the Gershwin it's very visible. In that case I take back my words. |
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Post by danb on Apr 28, 2023 6:05:09 GMT
…harsh words where you called Lucie a LIAR? …twice? Those harsh words?
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Post by shady23 on Apr 28, 2023 21:11:21 GMT
I would hazard a guess that performers know more about a stage they perform on than those who never step foot on it.
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Post by singularsensation10 on Apr 28, 2023 21:42:29 GMT
I would hazard a guess that performers know more about a stage they perform on than those who never step foot on it. And the physios that treat them.. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 28, 2023 22:03:29 GMT
Sounds like Wicked U.K. has become some sort of injury-fest.
Do they have these problems on Broadway?
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Post by singularsensation10 on Apr 29, 2023 7:02:42 GMT
Most shows have injuries, these people are essentially top level athletes competing 8 times a week, I don’t think it’s exclusive to Wicked.
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Post by deej4life on Apr 29, 2023 12:27:52 GMT
Kate Leiper is on as Elphaba for both shows today (29th April, 2023).
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Post by isabel on May 1, 2023 12:58:34 GMT
Just got watched Britains got talent.
Little Olivia did a great job with Defying Gravity !
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Post by StageyBrum on May 2, 2023 14:34:49 GMT
Christine Tucker is making her debut as Glinda tonight (2/5/2023)
What’s happened to Amy and Lisa, have they gone on holiday together? 😂
Kate on Saturday now Christine on tonight!
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Post by deej4life on May 6, 2023 18:52:35 GMT
Amy Webb is on as Elphaba for the evening show today (6th May, 2023).
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Post by wickedestwitch on May 8, 2023 12:46:45 GMT
Christine Tucker is making her debut as Glinda tonight (2/5/2023) What’s happened to Amy and Lisa, have they gone on holiday together? 😂 Kate on Saturday now Christine on tonight! I heard from some friends that Amy was off last weekend. I know that the cast have only just been allowed to start taking holidays so assuming over the next few weeks lots of them (especially cast who stayed and haven’t had holiday since the beginning of the year) will be taking some time off. Not sure about Lisa though. |
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Post by theshez on May 10, 2023 22:33:47 GMT
There are no words to describe Alexi Khadime’s rendition of No Good Deed this evening. She has made it her own and it gets stronger and stronger with each performance I have seen. It’s off the scale in fantastic. I feel the pain of that character through my bones when she is singing. Alexia and Lucy are both so bonded and brilliant. What a treat and so special. All I can say is @thank you! And go and see it.
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Post by deej4life on May 13, 2023 11:33:00 GMT
Amy Webb was on as Elphaba last night (12th May, 2023).
Nicola Espallardo is on as Elphaba for both shows today (13th May, 2023).
Wicked UK are very lucky to have Nicola as a reliable understudy, because Amy's attendance has only been getting worse.
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