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Post by infofreako on Feb 14, 2017 23:25:39 GMT
Maybe they didn't want to be associated with it. They could be gutted that its being reprinted
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Post by Dan213 on Feb 15, 2017 1:27:23 GMT
This is such a non story. I asked about this on the second preview and they were already trying to get them reprinted. The list's omission was just a mistake. Michele dotrice's understudy was on tonight I believe. If they knew from the start, why did they not just put an insert in until the new ones had been printed? |
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Post by mallardo on Feb 15, 2017 8:29:42 GMT
I'm truly amazed by the negativity on this thread. As an outsider, I don't know Gary Barlow or what's he's done but why the hate? And why the sneering at a new British musical which most on here have not seen? Come to think of it, new British musicals often get this treatment here - thinking of, most recently, Bend it Like Beckham, Mrs. Henderson and, early on, the newly revised Half a Sixpence. I would have thought this board would be a place to encourage new works - and yet it's not.
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Post by infofreako on Feb 15, 2017 8:50:24 GMT
I'm truly amazed by the negativity on this thread. As an outsider, I don't know Gary Barlow or what's he's done but why the hate? And why the sneering at a new British musical which most on here have not seen? Come to think of it, new British musicals often get this treatment here - thinking of, most recently, Bend it Like Beckham, Mrs. Henderson and, early on, the newly revised Half a Sixpence. I would have thought this board would be a place to encourage new works - and yet it's not. I think there is a degree of bitterness towards Mr Barlow for his tax dodging through exploiting now closed loopholes. For me having seen the show though I was disappointed that it had made the West End. Im not sure it offers anything new to the story its based on and the songs with a couple of exceptions are weak and unmemorable. Sorry if this opinion based on what I saw isnt allowed because we have to be positive about new british work regardless I would gladly say positive things about new work if it warranted it. I wanted to with this but it didnt. |
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Post by mallardo on Feb 15, 2017 8:58:06 GMT
If you have seen the show and don't like it, fine. No problem. It's the condemning without seeing I'm talking about. The whole atmosphere of negativity.
And, btw, this seems to be an attitude that applies to musicals only. New British plays are, as a rule, wonderfully supported here. |
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Post by Michael on Feb 15, 2017 8:59:40 GMT
I don't know anything about Mr Barlow's tax issues, I just can't stand his music. That's why I have no interest in seeing this show.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2017 9:23:32 GMT
I'm truly amazed by the negativity on this thread. As an outsider, I don't know Gary Barlow or what's he's done but why the hate? And why the sneering at a new British musical which most on here have not seen? Come to think of it, new British musicals often get this treatment here - thinking of, most recently, Bend it Like Beckham, Mrs. Henderson and, early on, the newly revised Half a Sixpence. I would have thought this board would be a place to encourage new works - and yet it's not. It's the whole 'hey guys, help the most needy in society' and then he aggressively dodges millions and millions in taxes. Hes a terrible person. And then don't u think it's a little odd that the moment he has to pay it back he suddenly moves into musical theatre writing 3 in a year! HES USING US AND WE MUST RESIST |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2017 9:25:01 GMT
If you have seen the show and don't like it, fine. No problem. It's the condemning without seeing I'm talking about. The whole atmosphere of negativity.
And, btw, this seems to be an attitude that applies to musicals only. New British plays are, as a rule, wonderfully supported here. Is this the first time u have used this forum?!?!?!  Could you argue that people into musicals are on the whole more negative and catty than people into plays? |
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Post by mallardo on Feb 15, 2017 10:36:48 GMT
Could you argue that people into musicals are on the whole more negative and catty than people into plays?
I'm not arguing that at all. I'm talking specifically about new, home grown British musicals. I'm saying they get rougher treatment here - as a rule - than new home grown British plays. That's my impression, at least.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2017 12:50:28 GMT
Anyone know where the interval is now then?
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Post by wickedgrin on Feb 15, 2017 13:07:43 GMT
After Act 1 and before.....oh hang on, we've done that gag!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2017 13:09:47 GMT
After Act 1 and before.....oh hang on, we've done that gag! Haha, yes I meant after which part of the show? |
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Post by wickedgrin on Feb 15, 2017 13:13:31 GMT
Yes Kathy, I know what you meant. Unless someone has seen the show twice (before and after the interval change) it will be impossible to answer your question.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2017 13:20:44 GMT
Yes Kathy, I know what you meant. Unless someone has seen the show twice (before and after the interval change) it will be impossible to answer your question. Ah that's true. Will see if anyone has seen it in Leeds and now in London and hopefully they'll know. Never known a show to change an interval before? |
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Post by wickedgrin on Feb 15, 2017 13:23:37 GMT
The more important question is "how long is the first act now and can I get to the bar sooner?"
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2017 15:18:18 GMT
I'm truly amazed by the negativity on this thread. As an outsider, I don't know Gary Barlow or what's he's done but why the hate? And why the sneering at a new British musical which most on here have not seen? Come to think of it, new British musicals often get this treatment here - thinking of, most recently, Bend it Like Beckham, Mrs. Henderson and, early on, the newly revised Half a Sixpence. I would have thought this board would be a place to encourage new works - and yet it's not. Add to your list The Go-Between... But it's also been interesting to note that some of these threads start with very sneery comments, and then miraculously transform into the almost over-gushy! No views on Gary Barlow or his musicals which hold no appeal for me whatsoever. |
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Post by d'James on Feb 15, 2017 15:40:06 GMT
I know what you mean but I think specifically with this show that the story has been done to death. It just seems a very cynical ploy to make money from someone who has often said he doesn't like musical theatre singing.
I've only really got back into Theatre in the past year and a half and due to funds and timing I only tend to see 'new British shows when they're near closing. I try and keep an open mind but some ideas for shows really don't appeal to me. This probably is top of that list as I say because all three of this story's incarnations have been over a relatively short space of time. I will go and see it because of the cast but I won't pay anywhere near premium price.
The Go-Between didn't inspire me to rush out and see it but it was enjoyable as a show.
I think, nowadays the producers always want to have something extra to draw crowds in. A built-in familiarity from well-known stories, films or music. However I think this can backfire as some people love the originals so much that the idea of someone else playing the role can put them off. A lot of people were put off seeing Sister Act because it wasn't Whoopi and the songs were different. (Yes I know, not a British film but the idea is the same).
I would love to see something ground-breaking and new created in the West End but there doesn't seem to be much support for it, so we end up with he umpteenth feel-good film that hardly anyone saw turned into a musical.
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Post by infofreako on Feb 15, 2017 15:44:02 GMT
I'd love to see more new decent British musicals. New ideas that work. I enjoyed Mrs Henderson and Made in Dagenham. Never got to see Bend it but was fairly sure it wasn't for me. Took a chance on this and it definitely wasn't
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2017 16:50:21 GMT
I know what you mean but I think specifically with this show that the story has been done to death. Ah, but surely can't the same be said of the same people who revisit Wicked over and over again?  |
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Post by infofreako on Feb 15, 2017 16:55:14 GMT
I know what you mean but I think specifically with this show that the story has been done to death. Ah, but surely can't the same be said of the same people who revisit Wicked over and over again? Not at all. They like the story. This story wasn't all that interesting the first time round. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2017 17:00:28 GMT
Interesting point of view. I'm sure this has its appeal too.
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Post by westendwendy on Feb 15, 2017 23:02:19 GMT
Saw this tonight, hated it. What awful music. A teenager could have written better music.
Will be popular with the coach load tourists though. Why can't British musicals be classy with with GOOD MUSIC?! Too much trumpet and broken songs. That's the problem. And why do they always have to contain swearing?
Sophie Louise Dann thingy is the same in every show she does, licking her teeth and screwing up her face. The entire show was over acted and the play was much much better. The music adds nothing to it. Gary Barlow needs to be banned from writing music for stage shows - he is just not good enough. His music is naff, cheesy, broken, too much recititive and simple.
4/10
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2017 23:08:13 GMT
Well..this show certainly divides opinions doesn't it?! Haha
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Post by westendwendy on Feb 15, 2017 23:46:22 GMT
If you have seen the show and don't like it, fine. No problem. It's the condemning without seeing I'm talking about. The whole atmosphere of negativity.
And, btw, this seems to be an attitude that applies to musicals only. New British plays are, as a rule, wonderfully supported here. I don't know anything about Mr Barlow's tax issues, I just can't stand his music. That's why I have no interest in seeing this show. It's because new British musicals are generally naff, cheesy with terrible music. Mrs Henderson presents was the only show that broke the rule recently - although that flopped too. I agree Gary Barlow's music just like Bend it Like Beckham and Made in Dagenham - all DREADFUL.... |
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Post by littlefluffychick on Feb 15, 2017 23:51:17 GMT
Well I liked Bend it Like Beckham, Finding Neverland and I like Gary Barlow. Shock horror! I will keep an open mind about The Girls until I see it myself. That is all.
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