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Post by oxfordsimon on Sept 2, 2024 23:09:21 GMT
Just back from opening night in Oxford. I enjoyed my first exposure to the show very much.
I didn't feel as if I was seeing anything scaled back. It worked well as what is a essentially a high quality Shakespearean panto. And I mean that in a positive way.
It is a well constructed jukebox show and one I would happily revisit
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Post by newda on Sept 2, 2024 23:27:40 GMT
Blimey, quite an Oxford crowd we had.
I agree the tour didn't feel at all scaled down like some do. I remember someone here saying the moon thing was pointless for the time they spend on it, which I agree with.
Really enjoyed seeing it again, but I felt some of the acting was a bit hammy and not very believable. Lines were delivered on a way that made me feel like I was at a low level pantomime. Lara was brilliant and an excellent match to continue what Cassidy started.
Ranj wasn't the worst stunt casting I've seen, but his accent was all over the place and he pretty much sung spoke though the little he has to sing (thankfully ).
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Post by Rozzi Rainbow on Sept 15, 2024 17:05:47 GMT
I was intrigued by this in London, but not enough to make the trip down, so was very glad it's now touring. I went to the matinee yesterday and really enjoyed it. It's a bit mad, but a lot of fun. I love the soundtrack - there's quite a variety in there.
I thought it was nice to have a different type of storyline rather than the traditional "boy meets girl" and I really loved the boy band scene. I'd happily go again if I got chance.
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