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Post by westendcub on Feb 22, 2016 21:02:59 GMT
I'm quite enjoying it's campy charm thus far (no I haven't had a pinch of wine), granted I'm on a freebie...will report back later!!
lots of fire, can feel the heat in row D!!!
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Post by westendcub on Feb 22, 2016 23:33:04 GMT
So after those reviews & the talk on here, I went in expecting a disaster of a show but instead had an enjoyable evening.
Now this was my first hearing the score or seeing the piece so have nothing to compare it to but I loved how campy & breezy it all was. Yes the special effects are cheesy, lots of lasers & Fire (I was in stalls row D) & could feel the heat, once or twice I got rather nervous with the ensemble being so close to the flames!
It's definitely a pop rock concert rather than a musical, the ensemble & the orchestra are definitely the players doing most of the work but the stunt cast voices were in fine form & the big surprise of the night was Daniel Bedingfield..he nailed his big song in Act 2 & got the biggest cheer at curtain call.
Went to this last minute, low expectations but enjoyed the spectacle & the cheese!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2016 0:18:11 GMT
Where's Parsley? I want to hear how this is the best thing since Bend It Like Beckham.
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Post by Seriously on Feb 23, 2016 0:31:48 GMT
Where's Parsley? I want to hear how this is the best thing since Bend It Like Beckham. Well this production is culturally significant for half a million Tripods. |
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Post by grannyjx6 on Mar 14, 2016 20:53:19 GMT
Well I went with my husband on Saturday night having watched the Arena tour several years ago. Sorry to say I found it boring. The music is good but the story (such as it is) dragged on...and on.... We got our tickets for half price and there were lots of empty seats so obviously not selling well.
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Post by fiyero on Mar 15, 2016 23:20:05 GMT
I've just booked to see this Mid June after finding a front row seat for £20.
I hope people don't get caught out with the print at home ticket having more Aldwych Theatre branding than Dominion!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2016 12:40:38 GMT
Is this still going?
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Post by Phantom of London on Mar 17, 2016 21:55:09 GMT
This is high on spectacle, which in turn makes the piece fail even more, it was exasperating watching a screen being lowered and raised all the time to accommodate Liam Neeson, oh hell I can't be bothered to write anymore on this, it is crap................. period!
1 star
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Post by danb on Mar 17, 2016 22:52:48 GMT
This is high on spectacle, which in turn makes the piece fail even more, it was exasperating watching a screen being lowered and raised all the time to accommodate Liam Neeson, oh hell I can't be bothered to write anymore on this, it is crap................. period! 1 star On tour Liam had his own permanent 'framework', if you will. I wonder why they didn't give him his own spot on the 'not exactly small' Dominion stage? It wouldn't make it any better, but maybe a touch shorter. |
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Post by missmelon on Mar 22, 2016 11:12:42 GMT
I went to see this on Saturday and absolutely loved it. I've only ever seen the show in the form of the New Generation dvd so this was the first time I've actually seen it live. A couple of dodgy notes from some of the performers near the start, but then they were great. Saw the understudy for the artilleryman, who was absolutely incredible! Will be going to see it again if me and my friend can match our schedules up  |
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Post by wickedgrin on Mar 22, 2016 13:29:04 GMT
Emailed an offer for this for top price seats down to £30 from £69 Mon - Fri performances -lots of good availability! Go to the Dominion website and put TWOTW30 into the voucher box. I think available to 15th April.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2016 13:37:28 GMT
This is high on spectacle, which in turn makes the piece fail even more, it was exasperating watching a screen being lowered and raised all the time to accommodate Liam Neeson, oh hell I can't be bothered to write anymore on this, it is crap................. period! 1 star You sound like Mark Shenton. You'll be putting your face on a tea towel next.  |
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Post by chinatoy on Mar 22, 2016 16:14:58 GMT
This production really seems to have the Marmite factor. I don't think I'll risk it, just hang on to my memories of the arena tour which was awesome and included the legendary Justin Hayward.
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Post by hitmewithurbethshot on Mar 23, 2016 21:12:46 GMT
Is Daniel Bedingfield alright? Looks like Simon Shorten's been on for the Artillaryman quite a bit recently.
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Post by loureviews on Apr 2, 2016 18:02:02 GMT
Simon Shorten was on again today - he's fabulous!
I really liked this. Great score, big on spectacle, and a joy to see Jeff Wayne conducting proceedings.
I would replace Jimmy Nail though - terrible actor - remove the flying ghost and cut down on the screen drops to accommodate Liam Neeson's narration.
It is very hot on the front row with all the frequent flames and there is also a foul smell from the smoke which spills into the stalls in Act Two.
Edit: forget to mention thumbs up for Michael Praed and David Essex!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2016 0:32:54 GMT
Heard that Daniel Bedingfield has left the show. So if you're going for him, I guess you're out of luck!
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Post by partytentdown on Apr 13, 2016 10:50:50 GMT
Heard that Daniel Bedingfield has left the show. So if you're going for him, I guess you're out of luck! He just couldn't get thru this. |
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Post by fiyero on Apr 14, 2016 12:10:16 GMT
Heard that Daniel Bedingfield has left the show. So if you're going for him, I guess you're out of luck! That's a shame, I wasn't going specifically to see him but did want to see him in the show. Oh well. |
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Post by westendcub on Apr 14, 2016 12:12:27 GMT
Heard that Daniel Bedingfield has left the show. So if you're going for him, I guess you're out of luck! That's a shame, I wasn't going specifically to see him but did want to see him in the show. Oh well. A shame, I was a little dubious when I saw this but came out of the show and thought that the boy done good! |
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Post by richey on Apr 22, 2016 11:48:20 GMT
In today's Daily Mirror they confirm Daniel left in the early stages of the run.
A source said "It just wasn't working. There were a lot of difficulties behind the scenes with the production. The schedule of performances is very intense...it's a shame they couldn't make it work but he made the shock departure earlier this month and until now it's been kept under the radar"
Hmm not sure how performing one song in a two hour show is "intense"...
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Post by loureviews on Apr 22, 2016 11:56:35 GMT
And very rum that he's still being advertised as being in the show, so some people are presumably booking to see him.
I wouldn't have recognized him if I fell over him so came out when we saw it convinced we had seen him until a quick Twitter check said 'no'.
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Post by richey on Apr 22, 2016 12:11:58 GMT
And very rum that he's still being advertised as being in the show, so some people are presumably booking to see him. I wouldn't have recognized him if I fell over him so came out when we saw it convinced we had seen him until a quick Twitter check said 'no'. [byr] Yeah the article also mentions he is still featured on the publicity. Apparently he has since been spotted partying at the Coachella festival in America |
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Post by candela on Apr 22, 2016 12:14:32 GMT
App he was not the only one that left the show according to some people?
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Post by loureviews on Apr 22, 2016 16:12:50 GMT
All the other main players were present and correct three weeks ago. Who else has jumped ship?
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Post by Someone in a tree on Apr 22, 2016 16:36:38 GMT
Heard that Daniel Bedingfield has left the show. So if you're going for him, I guess you're out of luck! They are saying that he had shacked up with Glen Close |
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