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Post by mrbarnaby on Dec 20, 2023 14:11:49 GMT
Has anybody watched the vid of Lauryn Redding singing Open Up Your Door (whatsonstage site today)? Her Northern accent is very pronounced. I loved Maimuna's version SO much it was always going to be tough for Lauryn to follow that. It's different though, which I guess is good. Not a patch on Maimunas version. That song and performance was the highlight of the show for me, and I’m really sad she’s not returning. People who haven’t seen it before won’t know what they’re missing out on I suppose.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Dec 20, 2023 14:12:29 GMT
They've changed the artwork. I feel like it changes every week 🤣
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Post by lotster on Dec 20, 2023 14:29:41 GMT
Has anybody watched the vid of Lauryn Redding singing Open Up Your Door (whatsonstage site today)? Her Northern accent is very pronounced. I loved Maimuna's version SO much it was always going to be tough for Lauryn to follow that. It's different though, which I guess is good. Not a patch on Maimunas version. That song and performance was the highlight of the show for me, and I’m really sad she’s not returning. People who haven’t seen it before won’t know what they’re missing out on I suppose.
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Post by lotster on Dec 20, 2023 14:30:54 GMT
Yes, I went in to it with an open mind, but I must say my heart sank a bit as it's just nothing like as good as Maimuna's version. That was totally jaw dropping in the show. Hopefully Lauryn's version will come across better live. Such a shame Maimuna isn't doing the show again.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 20, 2023 14:34:44 GMT
It’s much more authentic to Sheffield though
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Post by londontg on Dec 20, 2023 15:04:52 GMT
Gutted that Maimuna and Faith won’t be part of the West End transfer. I like Lauryn’s Northern accent whilst singing, but unfortunately I didn't get goosebumps like I did when I first heard Maimuna’s version. I’ll probably try for rush tickets since I would like to see it again though.
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Post by MoreLife on Dec 20, 2023 15:51:32 GMT
There was a raw, gutsy, explosive quality to Maimuna's vocals, with more than a hint of Amy Winehouse in her phrasing that would magnetise you, and have you listen to her from the moment she opened her mouth to sing. I'm afraid all that - judging purely based on this new video - is missing from Lauryn's rendition.
Nice to hear it sung in a more pronounced northern accent, but Lauryn's version is more of an indie, contemporary reading filled with riffs, flips into head voice, cry-infused onsets... and to my ear that started to feel a bit repetitive halfway through the song.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 20, 2023 16:36:26 GMT
Maimuna sounded like she was singing it in a smoky blues bar somewhere in the Deep South complete with American accent. It was gorgeous yes, but completely wrong for the context.
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Post by sf on Dec 21, 2023 10:57:11 GMT
It doesn't necessarily make a lot of sense for Nikki to have a northern accent, or for her to sound "authentic to Sheffield". She lived with Poppy in London, and one of the few things we know about her background is that she isn't from Sheffield.
I didn't love Ms. Redding's take on the song either. The riffing is just *too much*.
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Post by partytentdown on Dec 21, 2023 12:47:50 GMT
This is a promo video so maybe it won't be the same as she does it on stage. Let's give her a chance before deciding she's no good!
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Post by jacobjb25 on Dec 21, 2023 18:44:31 GMT
Controversially I think I prefer Lauryn. Maimuna blew the roof off, but I found Lauryn's much more moving emotionally.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 21, 2023 19:39:00 GMT
It doesn't necessarily make a lot of sense for Nikki to have a northern accent, or for her to sound "authentic to Sheffield". She lived with Poppy in London, and one of the few things we know about her background is that she isn't from Sheffield. I didn't love Ms. Redding's take on the song either. The riffing is just *too much*. Ahhh thank you. I stand corrected as I haven’t seen it since 2019 and didn’t remember the back story. I’d still maintain that Maimuna was too jazzy bluesy for a British musical.
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Post by nash16 on Dec 21, 2023 23:33:22 GMT
I’m slightly worried about this transfer.
Obviously many people liked the show at the National, but so many of that cast are no longer staying with the show for its move across the river, including vital players like Maimuna.
Also, the way the NT are advertising the show with that image of when everything kicks off (which must make up all of 2minutes of the show, if that), making people think it’s an explosive, all guns blazing show, when it’s anything but.
It all just seems very…muddled.
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Post by lotster on Dec 22, 2023 0:20:10 GMT
I actually had the same thought today. I guess triggered by watching Lauryn's video. Not that she's bad, she isn't, but the National version wowed me SO much that I'm now a little worried something will be lost with this transfer. I'd like to think given it's the same team (and the show won so many awards therefore has that added pressure/expectation) it will be just as good. I do find it odd how few of the original cast members are transferring. I know they might want to do other projects, but I'd have thought they'd want to get together again and do this incredibly special show. I'm already booked to go, but this was the stand out show of the year for me and I hope the 2024 version is as good as I remember.
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Post by jackstage on Dec 23, 2023 22:52:10 GMT
Does anyone know what's going on with the front row at the Gillian Lynne? Thought it'd be quite good to go front row, which is currently row B, but it says they 'might' add an extra row?
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Dec 25, 2023 14:59:01 GMT
Does anyone know what's going on with the front row at the Gillian Lynne? Thought it'd be quite good to go front row, which is currently row B, but it says they 'might' add an extra row? This was the case with Crazy For You too. I think it's to ensure that the view from the front row is adequate which can depend on staging. It's why I haven't yet booked Standing... The front row for the Time Traveller's Wife at the Apollo Theatre was on sale and then withdrawn - my booking was moved back a row. Mrs Doubtfire front row was reduced in price after a lot of seats had already been sold due to the very high stage restricted view there. Wizard Of Oz front row at the Palladium was added late at much reduced prices. Better to wait than have complaints or requests for moves.
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Post by goldenretriever on Jan 28, 2024 3:03:55 GMT
Do you think they'll announce a day seat policy for this eventually? I've been deciding whether to hold off on my purchase in hope of day seats, or to just take the plunge on a lower priced seat.
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Post by jakobo on Jan 28, 2024 9:27:38 GMT
There’s NT Friday rush for it.
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Post by Being Alive on Jan 28, 2024 10:38:04 GMT
There’s NT Friday rush for it. Oh I wondered if it would be on Friday rush - dear England wasn't but great to hear this is.
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Post by mrnutz on Jan 31, 2024 19:42:07 GMT
I just clicked into a few random dates early in the run (including the first night) and this seems to have a LOT of availability across all of them.
The curse of the Gillian Lynne?
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Post by lotster on Jan 31, 2024 19:46:24 GMT
I just clicked into a few random dates early in the run (including the first night) and this seems to have a LOT of availability across all of them. The curse of the Gillian Lynne? I remember how tough it was getting tix for the National. I got returns in the end. I have also recommended to lots of people, but perhaps the general public (rather than regular theatre goers) still don't recognise the name/title? Maybe people are waiting for offers?
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Post by alece10 on Jan 31, 2024 20:01:36 GMT
Or maybe everyone who wants to see it have already seen it at the NT.
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Post by bigredapple on Jan 31, 2024 21:08:36 GMT
‘24 hour dale’ on TodayTix that was extended a couple times too
Have shows in the Gillian Lynne done well before? Prior to C4Y?
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Post by alece10 on Jan 31, 2024 21:13:52 GMT
‘24 hour dale’ on TodayTix that was extended a couple times too Have shows in the Gillian Lynne done well before? Prior to C4Y? Lehman Trilogy did well as did War Horse. And don't forget Cats which was there for years.
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Post by mattnyc on Jan 31, 2024 21:20:58 GMT
“School of Rock” ran for over 3 years, I think.
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Post by goldenretriever on Feb 1, 2024 1:26:24 GMT
‘24 hour dale’ on TodayTix that was extended a couple times too Have shows in the Gillian Lynne done well before? Prior to C4Y? The sale prices I was shown were still more expensive than the prices on the show's website though, not sure what was up with that.
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Post by n1david on Feb 1, 2024 10:53:44 GMT
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Post by erik24601 on Feb 1, 2024 12:14:03 GMT
The fact that £75/£65 is a genuine reduction these days makes me feel sick.
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Post by ShoreditchTom on Feb 1, 2024 13:06:08 GMT
I can't see this being a hard ticket to get looking at current sales - (sadly) like Crazy for You I think lack of international tourist recognition and lack of "tv famous" casting etc means a decent and very easy daily lottery/rush offer will emerge. I hope I am wrong though as shows need to do well to keep theatre alive.
It's a shame they do appear to be repeating Crazy for You's mistake of pricing it too high in the first place. At the very least discount the first two weeks heavily and fill the theatre and build a buzz?
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Post by erik24601 on Feb 1, 2024 13:21:39 GMT
I can't see this being a hard ticket to get looking at current sales - (sadly) like Crazy for You I think lack of international tourist recognition and lack of "tv famous" casting etc means a decent and very easy daily lottery/rush offer will emerge. I hope I am wrong though as shows need to do well to keep theatre alive. It's a shame they do appear to be repeating Crazy for You's mistake of pricing it too high in the first place. At the very least discount the first two weeks heavily and fill the theatre and build a buzz? I guess they were hoping to go straight in off the bat of the previous runs... anybody remember how it was priced previously?
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