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Post by Jon on Feb 3, 2017 16:29:15 GMT
I'm somewhat stunned this hasn't been on the West End since 1998, and even more stunned that Paul O'Grady was Hannigan! After seeing him in Cinderella and how brilliant he was, he would be dream casting for that role, I wonder if he would consider returning afteŕ her. That would get me to the theatre in a heartbeat!  It's toured quite regularly and it was Lily Savage as Hannigan not Paul! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2017 16:32:40 GMT
I'm somewhat stunned this hasn't been on the West End since 1998, and even more stunned that Paul O'Grady was Hannigan! After seeing him in Cinderella and how brilliant he was, he would be dream casting for that role, I wonder if he would consider returning afteŕ her. That would get me to the theatre in a heartbeat! It's toured quite regularly and it was Lily Savage as Hannigan not Paul! Was it Lily as the Stepmother too then? Either way, it is Paul. |
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Post by Jon on Feb 3, 2017 16:40:05 GMT
It's toured quite regularly and it was Lily Savage as Hannigan not Paul! Was it Lily as the Stepmother too then? Either way, it is Paul. No, Paul was the stepmother as Lily's in retirement. I only jest but Lily as Hannigan would be worth bringing her out of retirement but I think Paul is reluctant to bring her back |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2017 16:48:30 GMT
This is a great show, great story, great score; I remember it well at the Victoria Palace. It's a shame that it's become one of those shows that's fallen victim to silly casting. It's so much better than panto...
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Post by zsazsa on Feb 3, 2017 17:32:58 GMT
I like Miranda Hart but can not imagine her being able to sing this role properly. Remember her performance on Celebrity Fame Academy?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2017 17:47:57 GMT
This is the trailer for the tour that I presume is going to go to the Picc? Lesley was great in this so would be nice to see her take over from Miranda for the remainder of the run |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2017 17:53:56 GMT
You know what it is, with this specific Annie and Matilda, it feels like those times when a production comes along that has a clever design, then another show comes along with and uses it as inspiration and makes it incredible! The trouble here is that Annie feels like the lesser one that should of come first. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2017 18:42:31 GMT
Miranda would get me to see this, always been put off as singing children annoy me ( Billy elliot being the exception) but Miranda would get me to finally see a production of Annie
Have to hand it to Lesley Joseph though, she really is incredible. The energy and enthusiasm she has at her age
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Post by daniel on Feb 3, 2017 19:24:49 GMT
This is the trailer for the tour that I presume is going to go to the Picc? Lesley was great in this so would be nice to see her take over from Miranda for the remainder of the run This is the version going to the Picc. Sadly I'll always be put off Lesley Joseph after one panto season with her...nasty piece of work and a pain in the ass to work with. Oh well, I'll go see it with Miranda, should be a giggle  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2017 19:32:25 GMT
This is the trailer for the tour that I presume is going to go to the Picc? Lesley was great in this so would be nice to see her take over from Miranda for the remainder of the run This is the version going to the Picc. Sadly I'll always be put off Lesley Joseph after one panto season with her...nasty piece of work and a pain in the ass to work with. Oh well, I'll go see it with Miranda, should be a giggle Seriously?! I saw her in Annie and she's always come across as a lovely actress from Birds of a Feather, especially after her run on SCD! Would love to see her in a panto. If you don't mind me asking, what panto was that she was "a pain in the ass to work with"? |
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Post by daniel on Feb 3, 2017 20:36:22 GMT
This is the version going to the Picc. Sadly I'll always be put off Lesley Joseph after one panto season with her...nasty piece of work and a pain in the ass to work with. Oh well, I'll go see it with Miranda, should be a giggle Seriously?! I saw her in Annie and she's always come across as a lovely actress from Birds of a Feather, especially after her run on SCD! Would love to see her in a panto. If you don't mind me asking, what panto was that she was "a pain in the ass to work with"? Haha she's obviously a very good actress! 😉 I probably shouldn't say which panto it was, sorry. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2017 20:52:51 GMT
I've not heard that about Lesley, but there are plenty of actors and actresses who are worshipped on here, and perfectly nice at stage door etc but aren't the same as their public persona
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2017 20:58:36 GMT
I've not heard that about Lesley, but there are plenty of actors and actresses who are worshipped on here, and perfectly nice at stage door etc but aren't the same as their public persona Ooooooh go on, be like Liza Goddard and give us a clue.... |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2017 22:12:02 GMT
I've not heard that about Lesley, but there are plenty of actors and actresses who are worshipped on here, and perfectly nice at stage door etc but aren't the same as their public persona Ooooooh go on, be like Liza Goddard and give us a clue.... Liza Goddard... She was the Queen of Takeovers, wasn't she? Una Stubbs was the original in this. Then Liza took over from Pauline Collins in No/Yes, Honestly. Sunday nights. What about those who are worshipped on stage and horrid at the stage door? I've had two experiences... |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2017 22:26:24 GMT
I've not heard that about Lesley, but there are plenty of actors and actresses who are worshipped on here, and perfectly nice at stage door etc but aren't the same as their public persona Ooooooh go on, be like Liza Goddard and give us a clue.... Haha was not speaking in specifics. was just making the point that it is far from uncommon for the public persona to differ to the private one |
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Post by wickedgrin on Feb 3, 2017 22:54:13 GMT
He was fabulous in the role. But he hated it, supposedly, all those pesky kids! I very much doubt he would do it again!
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Post by firefingers on Feb 4, 2017 0:36:04 GMT
Ooo we all batching about Lesley Joseph on here? I've had her on a show. She was certainly what some might call difficult, and people who knew her said that she had really mellowed that year.
But I still admired her energy. She lost a lung to cancer 6 years ago, and still charges about doing 12 show weeks on panto.
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Post by zsazsa on Feb 4, 2017 10:37:50 GMT
After seeing Wonderland last week I would love to see Wendi Peters play Miss Hannigan.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 4, 2017 10:44:19 GMT
Prenger did a stint as miss hannigan on the tour didn't she?
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Post by anthony40 on Feb 4, 2017 10:53:16 GMT
This is one of those 'older' shows that I never saw.
I've never even watched the film the whole way through, only snippets, which is amazing given the stellar cast.
And if Miranda Hart's in it, all the more incentive.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2017 11:38:14 GMT
Prenger did a stint as miss hannigan on the tour didn't she? She did the three week Oxford run over Christmas! I gor one would love to see Jodie in the role! But she will be on the Shirley Valentine tour until the Summer I believe! She could take over though after her tour in that? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2017 11:51:42 GMT
Prenger did a stint as miss hannigan on the tour didn't she? She did the three week Oxford run over Christmas! I gor one would love to see Jodie in the role! But she will be on the Shirley Valentine tour until the Summer I believe! She could take over though after her tour in that? I think the main reason she did it was because both Lesley and Craig (other Hannigans) were both in pantomime during xmas. How long is this revival supposed to run at the Picc? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2017 12:02:59 GMT
She did the three week Oxford run over Christmas! I gor one would love to see Jodie in the role! But she will be on the Shirley Valentine tour until the Summer I believe! She could take over though after her tour in that? I think the main reason she did it was because both Lesley and Craig (other Hannigans) were both in pantomime during xmas. How long is this revival supposed to run at the Picc? My guess is a six month run, leaving a new show to open in time for he Christmas tourist crowd. But then again, this is a popular name, so it could do a year run and have a new show open in time for the Summer crowd? |
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 4, 2017 12:40:23 GMT
Jodie was actually wonderful as Miss Hannigan. I initially went 'eugh' but she was hysterically funny, and sang it well enough.
I'm so excited for this.
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Post by wickedgrin on Feb 4, 2017 12:42:52 GMT
Because this show fills the family niche and has kids involved, I'm afraid it could run and run....
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