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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 28, 2019 11:59:15 GMT
I'm guessing with Jerry as a cross-dresser this is just gonna be in effect gonna be a drag adaption of the show. Fine if you like that sort of thing, but not my bag. Can’t see that being the case, Michael Howe is playing Jerry. I mean who knows? But nah.... |
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Post by showtoones on Jun 28, 2019 12:01:18 GMT
Wonder if this show will transfer to the West End after Hope Mill?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2019 12:12:11 GMT
I'm guessing with Jerry as a cross-dresser this is just gonna be in effect gonna be a drag adaption of the show. Fine if you like that sort of thing, but not my bag. Can’t see that being the case, Michael Howe is playing Jerry. I mean who knows? But nah.... Not been following casting, so was just making assumptions based on the artwork and that video... Which if this isn't the case just demonstrates how woefully wrong they've got the promo on this. |
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Post by alece10 on Jun 28, 2019 18:32:47 GMT
Wonder if this show will transfer to the West End after Hope Mill? I hope so as I was living overseas when it was last on in London so only have the DVD to go by. |
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Post by xanady on Jun 29, 2019 21:25:40 GMT
Does anybody even know who JS is any more?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 9, 2019 7:05:48 GMT
Opens tonight, anyone seeing a preview?
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Post by david on Aug 9, 2019 7:11:25 GMT
Opens tonight, anyone seeing a preview? Watching it tomorrow night! |
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Post by david on Aug 10, 2019 22:22:25 GMT
A few thoughts on tonight’s performance -
Firstly, please install some sort of AC in the building, it was really warm both in the bar area and in the auditorium tonight. With this production unlike previous shows, the seating is split into 2 sections within the auditorium and the show is down in between these 2 sections. When you give your name at the box office, you will get a ticket marked X or Y to signify which side of the auditorium you are sat on. There is an entrance for both sides. As a word of warning, there is audience participation here. If you don’t want to get involved with the cast, avoid the front row on both sides.
Considering in my opinion the awful PR video that was done for the show, I was wondering how they would work the show. Thankfully, the show hasn’t deviated from the Jerry Springer format (even Michael Howe has more than a passing resemblance to Springer). As a second preview, this really was in great shape. The vocal talent on display from both the cast and the accompanying choir was first class and mixed with the band (yes, we have more than THAT piano here. A band of 6 - 2 keyboards, reeds, trumpet, bass and drums) sounded fantastic and the sound mixing was spot on for me.
Yes it’s rude and crude for the 2hrs and 20mins run time, but it’s Jerry Springer, so no surprises there. It’s a great night out and everyone (including myself) has a great time tonight. On my way out of the theatre, other patrons were giving it positive reviews. Well worth a watch.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 11, 2019 7:53:33 GMT
It’s U.S accents then? They haven’t set it in Manc?
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Post by david on Aug 11, 2019 8:31:02 GMT
It’s U.S accents then? They haven’t set it in Manc? Regards the accents, the cast seemed to try to be U.S. but with mixed results. For the setting, no it wasn’t Manc. |
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Post by benny20 on Aug 11, 2019 22:52:16 GMT
A superb show. The whole ensemble vocally are excellent. You hear one voice and think it is great then you hear another and another. For me Ci Ci Howells as the pole dancer and Eve was the best of a fantastic bunch. Never seen the show before but it was fun if you are broad minded. A great fit for Hope Mill and James Baker has done a brilliant job as usual. Good band under Tom Chester. Sound good, lighting subtle but on point. Hope it does well. Give it a go if you can. The sound of the whole cast singing is epic. Enjoy
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Post by theatre241 on Aug 14, 2019 10:12:56 GMT
I saw this last night and it was possibly the worst Act Two I have had two sit through! I enjoyed the first act but the second act felt so so unneeded! Has anyone seen this
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2019 12:42:24 GMT
2 meagre stars from Shots on Wage.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 14, 2019 15:29:25 GMT
Guardian ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Stage ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Post by theatre241 on Aug 14, 2019 15:31:34 GMT
Guardian ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Stage ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I really can't see why they've given it 4 stars. its just not my think I think, ive given 3 stars |
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Post by sam22 on Aug 18, 2019 8:30:40 GMT
I was meant to be seeing this yesterday, having wanted to see the show since I saw the DVD when it came out. I knew there was industrial action this weekend but checked online and at train station and confirmed my train route was still running as normal, then yesterday they cancelled all trains on my route. So frusrating! Not only lost the ticket money but not got another date I'm able to see it!
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Post by hulmeman on Aug 21, 2019 9:35:07 GMT
Even if you don't know or like the Jerry Springer brand, you can sit through this show for the sheer talent on stage. Yes, it's barmy/crude/rude/non PC but for me, that's part of the fun of the show. But the presentation and the performers will knock your socks off. A great revival.
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Post by robertb213 on Aug 21, 2019 13:05:10 GMT
Do we think this has a shot at transferring? I'm hoping I can be lazy and catch it in London rather than trekking to Manchester next week (although I've never been so actually it would probably be really enjoyable!)
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Post by hulmeman on Aug 21, 2019 14:32:33 GMT
Do we think this has a shot at transferring? I'm hoping I can be lazy and catch it in London rather than trekking to Manchester next week (although I've never been so actually it would probably be really enjoyable!) It's not actually a Hope Mill production. It's a new company "Northern Ricochet Productions", so I guess it's a matter of them having the resources or an additional producer to transfer it. Give yourself a day out in sunny Manchester!! |
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Post by theatre241 on Aug 23, 2019 15:08:23 GMT
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 28, 2019 20:01:59 GMT
🚨🚨🚨INTERVAL WALK OUT 🚨🚨🚨
Absolutely awful.
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Post by robertb213 on Aug 28, 2019 20:04:46 GMT
🚨🚨🚨INTERVAL WALK OUT 🚨🚨🚨 Absolutely awful. Uh oh! That bad? I was thinking of going tomorrow but still can't decide if I can be bothered. It's a long way from sunny Northamptonshire! |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 28, 2019 20:15:23 GMT
🚨🚨🚨INTERVAL WALK OUT 🚨🚨🚨 Absolutely awful. Uh oh! That bad? I was thinking of going tomorrow but still can't decide if I can be bothered. It's a long way from sunny Northamptonshire! Party of 7 of us. Two of us walked, three loved it, two were underwhelmed but have stayed for act 2. I couldn’t hear the lyrics. There wasn’t a memorable tune in it, apart from “that song”, some of the singing was very good but others were bad, and it looked cheap (that might have been deliberate but sorry, I want professional productions at professional prices to have professional production values). Follow your heart Rob. I think this one is very subjective. You might love it. |
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Post by robertb213 on Aug 29, 2019 12:01:24 GMT
Well I've taken the plunge and made my way to Manchester. You only live once, right 😀
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Post by showtoones on Aug 29, 2019 20:24:34 GMT
I hear murmurs of a transfer...
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