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Post by LaLuPone on May 29, 2022 15:19:46 GMT
This obviously won’t be the sold-out smash with tickets at crazy prices that it was going to be when Whoopi was involved so do we think there will be rush tickets? There’s already some deals on TodayTix with decent seats at £45 or right at the back for £25 but I’m wondering if it’s worth waiting for an even better deal. I can’t remember if Nativity did rush at this venue to be honest.
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Post by jacobjb25 on May 31, 2022 18:48:26 GMT
Anyone know of any discounts floating around for Manchester? Or if they're likely to reduce single seats. Genuinely never seen more expensive tour tickets. Usually £85 would premium, not average price!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 31, 2022 18:53:41 GMT
There’s a tenner off for Theatrecard holders on opening night, nothing else that I see. But it’s not sold that well so far, swathes of seats available in the week. Watch out for ATG and manchestertheatres.com offers.
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Post by jacobjb25 on May 31, 2022 19:07:54 GMT
There’s a tenner off for Theatrecard holders on opening night, nothing else that I see. But it’s not sold that well so far, swathes of seats available in the week. Watch out for ATG and manchestertheatres.com offers. I'd be travelling so would have to do Saturday matinee, which has sold fairly well. But still plenty single seats available. |
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Post by Mark on Jun 5, 2022 20:51:28 GMT
Wasn’t that a fabulous performance on BGT?!?!?
RIP my credit card.
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Post by anthem on Jun 5, 2022 20:58:55 GMT
Beverley was excellent, not sure about the others. Thought it was quite stilted at the start but it picked up. Would still be interested in seeing it after the performance.
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Post by alece10 on Jun 5, 2022 21:00:36 GMT
Thought it was a great performance. Although I won't be going as I don't like the Hammersmith Apollo for musicals. It's just too big.
And BGT winner? Not even funny.
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Post by danb on Jun 5, 2022 21:29:10 GMT
Just saved a fortune.
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Post by theatreian on Jun 5, 2022 21:32:33 GMT
It's not one of my favourite shows at all so won't be going to see it.Can't stand the Apollo either, it should just be used for concerts.
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Post by Paul on Jun 5, 2022 21:52:34 GMT
Lizzie Bea's note on "raise it uuuuuppppp" was a choice. I'm not sure if she has the range to hit that note or if it was a one off but it did not sound good.
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Post by d'James on Jun 5, 2022 22:39:55 GMT
Loved that. Can’t wait to see it.
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Post by Mark on Jun 5, 2022 23:08:29 GMT
Lizzie Bea's note on "raise it uuuuuppppp" was a choice. I'm not sure if she has the range to hit that note or if it was a one off but it did not sound good. Errr.... whatever. She definitely has the range for it and sounded great. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2022 23:54:52 GMT
Ooooffffff It was a bad week for musicals on BGT.
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Post by Paul on Jun 6, 2022 21:18:44 GMT
Lizzie Bea's note on "raise it uuuuuppppp" was a choice. I'm not sure if she has the range to hit that note or if it was a one off but it did not sound good. Errr.... whatever. She definitely has the range for it and sounded great. I am not hating on Lizzie, I saw her in Hairspray and loved her voice in that. She definitely did not hit the note that I am talking about though. |
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Post by bimse on Jul 2, 2022 11:54:49 GMT
Anyone seen Sister Act in Manchester yet? I can’t find any reviews online.
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Post by zsazsa on Jul 2, 2022 23:02:00 GMT
I saw the show on its opening performance. Sandra Marvin is sensational. The cast really make the roles their own.
Jennifer Saunders plays Mother Superior with much more comedy than I have seen anyone do previous. She did really struggle to pitch her songs correctly. Hoping this improves as she grows used to singing with an orchestra.
Poor Keala Settle is so underused. I really hope she gets a major lead in something in the near future.
Clive Rose and Lizzie Bea are wonderful.
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Post by marob on Jul 3, 2022 6:29:12 GMT
I saw the films a few times back in the 90s, but was put off the musical because they didn’t include any of the movie’s songs. Having seen yesterday’s day’s matinee clearly I was mistaken as it doesn’t need them. It must be a rare movie-to-stage adaptation that stands on its own, and I think it’s all the better for it.
I was disappointed that Beverly Knight wasn’t doing this pre-London run, but again, needn’t have been. Thought she was a bit shaky to start with, but Sandra Marvin was a great Delores and very funny too. Jennifer Saunders, not the best singer bless her, just about gets away with it as she pretty much steals every scene she’s in (and thankfully she’s not doing a Maggie Smith impression.) Great cast all-round though. Lizzie Bea in particular was a real stand-out, so should silence anyone above saying she can’t sing the role.
It’s very slick, and the lighting is great. Was surprised to read in the programme that the director’s mostly worked on Shakespearean stuff at the Globe. I think my only real problem with it is the ending. With there being no casino in the musical, there is therefore no escape/chase sequence, but what they replaced it with feels more like Home Alone than Sister Act and felt a bit jarring to me. (Loved Keala Settle’s bit though.) I also think the rainbow-coloured finale, with everyone head-to-toe in sequins, pushes the campness too far IMO.
I really enjoyed it overall though. It’s such a fun, uplifting feel-good show. (Though I’m sure people on here will s*** all over it when it opens in London 😂)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2022 6:56:46 GMT
It's been years since I saw it at the palladium but I swear there was a chase of some sort? Not through a casino but maybe through the Abbey or something
Edit...yes there was, so guess thats one of the changes they've made
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Post by jacobjb25 on Jul 3, 2022 13:30:41 GMT
I saw this yesterday afternoon. It's a fun show and you can't go too far wrong with this score. Jennifer Saunders was the weak link singing wise and I thought it was a shame because there's so many talented older ladies who would give a stunning Haven't Got A Prayer. The rest of the cast were great.
There were quite a few minor changes made to the script and I don't really think any of them added anything. The new prologue felt messy and it was a shame the confessional booth scene at the start of Act 2 was cut. Take Me To Heaven had been shortened. I wasn't entirely sure why Eddie's nickname is now Steady Eddie rather than Sweaty Eddie. I also wasn't sure why they'd decided to rename to the church to Our Lady of Perpetual Suffering - Queen of Angels was just fine for me.
I know it was cut long before this production but I always think it's a shame that Do The Sacred Mass was cut. Without it, the bar scene feels a bit pointless.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2022 16:56:25 GMT
I'd guess the change from sweaty to steady is due to sweaty being associated with sexual assault these days. And even if not, it's not exactly a nice trait to put on your romantic hero
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Post by A.Ham on Jul 4, 2022 9:15:58 GMT
There’s a 2 for 1 ticket offer on o2 Priority for the whole Hammersmith run, for Tues-Fri performances.
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Post by sph on Jul 4, 2022 12:33:56 GMT
If the production uses largely the same score as its previous incarnation, you do have to wonder how Whoopi was going to do it!
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Post by Being Alive on Jul 4, 2022 12:35:06 GMT
If the production uses largely the same score as its previous incarnation, you do have to wonder how Whoopi was going to do it! There was no way... we truly have been spared what would have been a disaster (albeit an interesting one!) |
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Post by d'James on Jul 4, 2022 16:09:01 GMT
What about the new duet between Deloris and the Mother Superior Alan Menken mentioned?
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Post by jacobjb25 on Jul 4, 2022 16:48:23 GMT
What about the new duet between Deloris and the Mother Superior Alan Menken mentioned? It's no where to be seen! |
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