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Post by infofreako on Jan 30, 2017 9:12:16 GMT
Is Lucie Jones leaving now that she's our pick for Eurovision glory? Shame if she does as I loved her 'Mooooooooooooooooooooooo' Shes definitely still with the show in Eastbourne this week so I would hope she will stick with it for a while |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2017 9:12:28 GMT
Couple of things (won't bother quoting numerous people)
1. I'd be livid if anything started an hour late without much explanation. And it's long enough as it is (I'd have probably missed my train home too)
2. As far as I know the whole cast (except possibly now Lucie Jones) are doing the whole tour.
3. Sound was dodgy in places when I saw it, wish they'd sort it out!
4. There's no amendments to the score, because bar a few tweaks here and there the Larson estate have never allowed re-orchestrating, with the exception of Rent: Remixed. And we all know how well that went.
5. Re hating it/Cult favourite. I think it's one of those that if you see it at the right point in your life, something clicks and you love it, and you always love it. I think like many things, you see it at the 'wrong' moment and it never really clicks. To quote one of my favourite lines from Pretty Woman (yes, f**ck off) 'You may learn to appreciate it but it will never become part of your soul'...that line is about opera, but given the Boheme link I'm taking it.
That said a few people on here have said seeing this production 'converted' them, so there's always an exception!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2017 9:35:08 GMT
Lucie Jones confirmed on Graham Norton's show that she is still doing Rent but there will be certain performances she will be missing due to Eurovision commitments, but both Eurovision and Rent producers are working together to allow her to do both
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Post by infofreako on Jan 30, 2017 9:40:51 GMT
It was a pity Layton missed the last few London performances. Hopefully the tour will be a success, still a lot of availability for Eastbourne but tomorrow night and the 2 Saturday performances have picked up a bit
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Post by wickedgrin on Jan 30, 2017 12:51:12 GMT
Cheap tickets in Eastbourne too - £25.
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Post by infofreako on Jan 30, 2017 13:01:45 GMT
Cheap tickets in Eastbourne too - £25. Definitely. Really looking forward to tomorrow. I will combine my thoughts on saturdays matinee and the first tour performance after that |
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Post by justme on Jan 30, 2017 13:11:28 GMT
Cheap tickets in Eastbourne too - £25. Definitely. Really looking forward to tomorrow. I will combine my thoughts on saturdays matinee and the first tour performance after that Looking forward to your thoughts.... and your cast.... I hope Layton will be back! |
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Post by infofreako on Jan 30, 2017 13:15:15 GMT
Definitely. Really looking forward to tomorrow. I will combine my thoughts on saturdays matinee and the first tour performance after that Looking forward to your thoughts.... and your cast.... I hope Layton will be back! I really hope so too. I was so disappointed he wasnt on on Saturday |
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Post by infofreako on Jan 31, 2017 15:02:38 GMT
No Layton Williams tonight or at all in Eastbourne due to surgery. Not sure when he will be rejoining the tour
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Post by justme on Jan 31, 2017 16:32:42 GMT
No Layton Williams tonight or at all in Eastbourne due to surgery. Not sure when he will be rejoining the tour Thanks for info! I thought it could be some injury.... so sad! |
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Post by infofreako on Jan 31, 2017 21:19:09 GMT
Thoroughly enjoyable act 1. Theyre on fire pity the audience are of a type that dont seem to understand it. Few empty seats too. Not sure about the upper levels
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Post by infofreako on Jan 31, 2017 23:02:23 GMT
Well I have to say aside from a brief loss on Maureens mic early in act 2 the sound issues were gone. Very loud and crystal clear this evening.
Cast wise had full cast on this evening apart from Harrison Clark as Angel and it made a huge difference from Saturdays matinee.
It was a typical Eastbourne opening night crowd of pensioners and it showed in the reception it got sadly, hopefully the demographic they get in as the week goes on will improve on that.
Every member of the cast was on fine form and having seen this production 3 times now i appreciated the interaction of the characters far better.
Lucie Jones was truly amazing tonight, I hope she wont have to miss too much of the tour for Eurovision commitments.
My next chance to see it wont be til Tunbridge Wells unless I can fit in another Eastbourne trip this week
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Post by justme on Feb 1, 2017 6:42:46 GMT
Well I have to say aside from a brief loss on Maureens mic early in act 2 the sound issues were gone. Very loud and crystal clear this evening. Cast wise had full cast on this evening apart from Harrison Clark as Angel and it made a huge difference from Saturdays matinee. It was a typical Eastbourne opening night crowd of pensioners and it showed in the reception it got sadly, hopefully the demographic they get in as the week goes on will improve on that. Every member of the cast was on fine form and having seen this production 3 times now i appreciated the interaction of the characters far better. Lucie Jones was truly amazing tonight, I hope she wont have to miss too much of the tour for Eurovision commitments. My next chance to see it wont be til Tunbridge Wells unless I can fit in another Eastbourne trip this week Thanks for your review! I'm really happy sound issues are gone... it makes a huge difference. How was Harrison Clark as Angel? I'm going to see it in Woking in March and I can't wait!! |
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Post by infofreako on Feb 1, 2017 6:46:02 GMT
Harrison Clark was very good, had a vulnerability about him that I hadnt seen in Layton previously
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Post by justme on Feb 1, 2017 8:43:56 GMT
Harrison Clark was very good, had a vulnerability about him that I hadnt seen in Layton previously Great! |
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Post by theatre-turtle on Feb 1, 2017 9:56:54 GMT
I thought his body type and demeanour was more masculine than I would expect from Angel. He doesn't have the kind of feminine grace I've seen in other interpretations, for example original broadway cast.
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Post by infofreako on Feb 1, 2017 10:08:19 GMT
I thought his body type and demeanour was more masculine than I would expect from Angel. He doesn't have the kind of feminine grace I've seen in other interpretations, for example original broadway cast. I would agree with that. My first thought when he first appeared was that he didnt look right. His Today for You worked well though |
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Post by infofreako on Feb 1, 2017 10:46:53 GMT
Forgot to mention last night just how wonderful Philippa Stefani is as Mimi. Plays the role with a beautiful fragility combined with flashes of sassyness
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Post by theatre-turtle on Feb 1, 2017 10:58:37 GMT
I agree. Think she's the strongest Mimi I've ever seen. She's excellent in Lifht My Candle and also Out Tonight
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Post by justme on Feb 1, 2017 11:45:39 GMT
Forgot to mention last night just how wonderful Philippa Stefani is as Mimi. Plays the role with a beautiful fragility combined with flashes of sassyness Can't agree more! I fell in love with Philippa immediately.... she is definitely best Mimi I've ever seen! I believed her every word...... she's a really talented actress and a great singer of course! I liked her in In the heights but in Rent she blew my mind completely. Give her some award, please! |
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Post by danb on Feb 1, 2017 11:53:38 GMT
*cue 6 million posts about peoples favourite Mimi. (or about 4 given the time of day).
...and probably still Krysten Cummings.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2017 11:59:46 GMT
haha Phillippa is actually my favourite I think! never seen a Mimi quite like her!
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Post by westendcub on Feb 1, 2017 12:46:01 GMT
haha Phillippa is actually my favourite I think! never seen a Mimi quite like her! Agreed she was a sensation in the role! |
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Post by infofreako on Feb 2, 2017 18:45:03 GMT
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Post by justme on Feb 3, 2017 16:14:44 GMT
Layton Williams tweet: I'm not perfoming in RENT at the moment, due to a recent routine operation. Happy to say that I'm recovering well & will be slaying soon!👠👠
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