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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2019 8:39:03 GMT
I saw the recent touring version at Milton Keynes and was under no illusion that this would be different. What surprised me was the many similarities. I think they are both directed by Lawrence Connor. Also using the same orchestrations (all be it expanded for the Gielgud). So even though this is a 'staged concert' the overall feeling should be similar! Anyway, glad you enjoyed it. Can't wait to go in a few weeks :-) |
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Post by grannyjx6 on Aug 19, 2019 19:32:56 GMT
Apparently they are from 22nd onwards on sold out shows. Confirmed as 12 standing places in the rear stalls, £15 each, to personal callers at the box office from 10am, strictly ONE per person.
Much as I love Les Mis and all the singers/actors in the concert version, 3.5 hours is way too long for me to consider standing. Mind you, I've already got two tickets to see it (in fairly uncomfortable seats admittedly) so quite happy with that.
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Post by 49thand8th on Aug 19, 2019 19:33:54 GMT
What production of this show is still 3.5 hours long?!
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Post by kimbahorel on Aug 19, 2019 21:39:04 GMT
Confirmed as 12 standing places in the rear stalls, £15 each, to personal callers at the box office from 10am, strictly ONE per person.
Much as I love Les Mis and all the singers/actors in the concert version, 3.5 hours is way too long for me to consider standing. Mind you, I've already got two tickets to see it (in fairly uncomfortable seats admittedly) so quite happy with that.
It comes in at around 2hrs and 50mins at the moment. I think the concert is actually a tad shorter than what the Queens show was. |
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Post by andrew on Aug 19, 2019 22:17:57 GMT
Apparently they are from 22nd onwards on sold out shows. Confirmed as 12 standing places in the rear stalls, £15 each, to personal callers at the box office from 10am, strictly ONE per person. Thanks for the info! Do you think that the view from these will be better than the upper circle slips? |
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Post by miz on Aug 19, 2019 22:42:37 GMT
Went tonight and cried my eyes out. JOJ has got to be the best JVJ of all time. His acting (his eyes!!) and singing were beyond perfect.
Earl Carpenter is one of the greatest Javert ever, but not playing the role? What a waste.
Mr Ball went funny at "reprieeeeeeeeve". But I still like his voice.
Young characters were played with refreshing honesty, if that's the word.
In a nutshell, an unforgettable evening.
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Post by Oleanna on Aug 20, 2019 3:57:28 GMT
Simon Bowman gone!
Earl Carpenter now playing The Bishop of Digne AND Bamatabois?
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Post by miz on Aug 20, 2019 6:36:11 GMT
Which role was Earl supposed to play in the first place?
Artistically, Earl Carpenter should be playing Javert with JOJ as JVJ every day.
I must also mention how impressed I was by the wonderful direction and lighting. And the orchestra!
It may be called a concert version, but in spirit, it is a fully-staged one. So, I would be still resentful if someone treated it as his own recital even for just one aria.
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Post by sandman on Aug 20, 2019 7:13:57 GMT
Simon Bowman gone! Earl Carpenter now playing The Bishop of Digne AND Bamatabois? What happened to Simon Bowman then??! He’s disappeared off the cast list. :-( |
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Post by kimbahorel on Aug 20, 2019 8:47:29 GMT
Simon Bowman gone! Earl Carpenter now playing The Bishop of Digne AND Bamatabois? damn saw a few cast boards recently and couldn't for the life of me figure out who was missing... went though every name using the website as a reference. And now I just realised who it was!! He has been gone for sonething like a week then. |
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Post by justafan on Aug 20, 2019 11:17:23 GMT
Simon Bowman gone! Earl Carpenter now playing The Bishop of Digne AND Bamatabois? Has Simon ‘gone’ gone or could he be off sick or on holiday? |
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Post by David J on Aug 20, 2019 11:31:08 GMT
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Post by sophie92 on Aug 20, 2019 11:44:49 GMT
Simon Bowman gone! Earl Carpenter now playing The Bishop of Digne AND Bamatabois? Has Simon ‘gone’ gone or could he be off sick or on holiday? He’s no longer listed in the cast on the official website |
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Post by miz on Aug 20, 2019 17:03:29 GMT
Wow, what a brilliant article. Thank you, David J.
He says Trunchball is the only role he wishes he had played and he would be awesome. If I can add another role, that's George in La Cage aux Folles.
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Post by lou105 on Aug 21, 2019 10:14:20 GMT
Is the most beautiful part of the show in this production? "I will pay what I must pay To take Cosette away. There is a duty I must heed There is a promise I have made For I was blind to one in need I did not see what stood before me Now her mother is with God Fantine's suffering is over And I speak here with her voice And I stand here in her place And from this day and evermore Cosette shall live in my protection I shall not forget my vow Cosette shall have a father now" It's there but Matt Lucas talked over it quite a lot.. This was quite an afternoon! Can't remember when I last heard cheering like it at curtain call on a weekday afternoon. Largely very strong performances on a John Owen Jones day. Sadly I echo the views that Michael Ball's Javert isn't quite there, though he was better in the second half. I got more integrity and motivation from Bradley Jaden's Enjolras. A very enthusiastic but largely respectful audience. A few "Oo I like this one" mutterings and I did my best to be accepting of the approx 10 year old next to me who was asking genuine, if ill-timed questions. A celebration of public affection for the show, really. Expensive at £58 for mid upper circle but glad to have seen it. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2019 11:55:09 GMT
I especially love the idea of “glutton free” cake! :-) |
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Post by David J on Aug 21, 2019 12:58:22 GMT
He says Trunchball is the only role he wishes he had played and he would be awesome. |
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Post by daisy24601 on Aug 21, 2019 17:01:39 GMT
Some slip seats in the Upper Circle are available, is the view really terrible, even from the front one? I've been checking all day and the availability seems to keep changing!
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Post by justafan on Aug 21, 2019 17:47:30 GMT
Just spotted this on Delfont Mackintosh Theatres FB page
Looking for Les Misérables: The Staged Concert tickets?
From tomorrow, there will be 12 standing tickets available for £15 from the Gielgud Theatre box office from 10AM. They’ll be limited to 2 per person and available for that days performances.
See you there!👋
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Post by miz on Aug 21, 2019 18:43:29 GMT
Thank you so much, David J. His rendition is absolutely lovely. Just look at his facial expressions! The clip is from the Three Phantoms, isn't it? I remember him singing this song,in Richmond, I think. I used to follow the Three Phantoms show wherever it went.
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Post by Rory on Aug 21, 2019 18:46:37 GMT
Could someone going to see this at the Gielgud please tell me if they are selling posters or whether they even have flyers for this concert production? Thanks a mill!
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Post by jaymanc on Aug 21, 2019 19:25:21 GMT
Could someone going to see this at the Gielgud please tell me if they are selling posters or whether they even have flyers for this concert production? Thanks a mill! |
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Post by jaymanc on Aug 21, 2019 19:26:47 GMT
There are posters for sale. £6. Oddly they are the same size as American windowcards and not standard London size. But yep they sell them.
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Post by Rory on Aug 21, 2019 19:50:08 GMT
Thanks!
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Post by fiyero on Aug 21, 2019 19:56:38 GMT
You will lose up to a third or more of the stage, and the legroom is nil. Also, people will lean forward into your view. It's cheap for a reason - a way to be in the theatre and hear the show more than anything. I'm there for my second visit (seeing John Owen Jones first and I knew my friend wanted to see Alfie so thought it would be rude not to). I'm OK with the view but is the legroom truly awful? |
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