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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2017 17:03:28 GMT
Because this show fills the family niche and has kids involved, I'm afraid it could run and run.... I doubt ATG would want this to run and run? Could be wrong but I think it will do well as a limited run instead of opened - maybe until Jan 2018? It did amazingly well on tour so demand will be there because of the family demographic |
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Post by daniel on Feb 4, 2017 17:51:29 GMT
I always saw this as a filler until Finding Neverland/Waitress/whatever long-term show is in mind for the Picc transfers, however if Annie ends up doing phenomenally well I could see them extending it, or even transferring to another venue ala Guys & Dolls, if something else books the Picc in the meantime. It'll go on another tour once it's finished in the West End too.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2017 19:27:31 GMT
I always saw this as a filler until Finding Neverland/Waitress/whatever long-term show is in mind for the Picc transfers, however if Annie ends up doing phenomenally well I could see them extending it, or even transferring to another venue ala Guys & Dolls, if something else books the Picc in the meantime. It'll go on another tour once it's finished in the West End too. I don't think FN is going to happen..I mean they said Jan 2017 it would be open. It's now Feb and no news. No theatre for them either now Picc and Drury Lane are taken. Gary is probably also more focussed with The Girls and The Band rather than FN now - shows he's been more involved in from the start along with his best pal, Tim Firth (for The Girls anyway). Think G&D just transferred to the Phoenix because BILB flopped? It was greed tho that made them relocate. Think it will definitely tour again afterwards |
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Post by infofreako on Feb 4, 2017 19:31:43 GMT
It was mentioned on here a week or so ago that Finding Neverland had ben delayed due to the producer taking time out to deal with a family bereavement so there has actually been news if you checked your info.
Im not saying it will end up here. Just that theres a very good reason its not opened as scheduled.
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Post by cheesy116 on Feb 4, 2017 19:32:37 GMT
I saw Elaine C Smith as Miss Hannigan on the tour last year (she did all the Scottish dates - Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen) and she was excellent but I highly doubt she would get cast in a West End production of it, is she even known in England ?? Everyone knows her in Scotland. Miranda would fit this role very well I think, and she is about 6ft1 so it would be funny seeing her towering over all the 4ft little girls.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2017 19:39:38 GMT
It was mentioned on here a week or so ago that Finding Neverland had ben delayed due to the producer taking time out to deal with a family bereavement so there has actually been news if you checked your info. Im not saying it will end up here. Just that theres a very good reason its not opened as scheduled. I have checked my info, I know what's happened. I'm new to this board so chances are I haven't seen that comment a few weeks ago. Still, I just said I highly doubt it will happen. Gary will probably focus on his other two shows |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2017 19:41:46 GMT
I would really like to see Miranda in this role. However, saw the tour before so have no real desire to see the show again.
And I don't think Elaine C Smith is as well known in England as she is in Scotland. It was an incredible smart move for the producers to have her do Scotland tho
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2017 21:47:08 GMT
Jodie Prenger was terrific in Oxford.
It's a Michael Harrison production and he's got at least 2 other major productions looking for a West End house later in the year so if Annie can run through to September or even January he has shows he will no doubt be looking to bring in to town once Annie has run it's limited engagement.
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Post by cheesy116 on Feb 4, 2017 23:52:59 GMT
I would really like to see Miranda in this role. However, saw the tour before so have no real desire to see the show again. And I don't think Elaine C Smith is as well known in England as she is in Scotland. It was an incredible smart move for the producers to have her do Scotland tho I think it was the best bit of casting they did on the whole tour! She is a household name in Scotland having done many televisions comedies and theatre shows and she was a regular in many of the big pantomimes here also. I went twice, 2 Tuesday evening over the 2 week run and it was sold out both shows which I could confidently say was due to her being in the show. Something also makes me think she did an early version of 'Calendar Girls' or 'The Girls' in the back of my mind but I'll have to look that up. After Miranda I would love to see Jodie do it, she is still one of the few known west end names and would still sell tickets off the back of her name even though her show was a while back now! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2017 21:33:30 GMT
Jodie Prenger was terrific in Oxford. It's a Michael Harrison production and he's got at least 2 other major productions looking for a West End house later in the year so if Annie can run through to September or even January he has shows he will no doubt be looking to bring in to town once Annie has run it's limited engagement. Oh interesting, may I ask what are the two? Addams Family? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2017 22:21:27 GMT
Jodie Prenger was terrific in Oxford. It's a Michael Harrison production and he's got at least 2 other major productions looking for a West End house later in the year so if Annie can run through to September or even January he has shows he will no doubt be looking to bring in to town once Annie has run it's limited engagement. Oh interesting, may I ask what are the two? Addams Family? I presume Young Frakenstein is one. He's not producing Addams Family |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2017 22:49:02 GMT
Oh interesting, may I ask what are the two? Addams Family? I presume Young Frakenstein is one. He's not producing Addams Family Oh my bad! Sorry. |
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Post by angel on Feb 15, 2017 17:30:15 GMT
Who's casting this? Is it same cast as Tour?
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Post by cheesy116 on Feb 15, 2017 18:34:27 GMT
Who's casting this? Is it same cast as Tour? I imagine some of the cast will be the same but I won't be surprised if its all new people either. The tour finished last year and the production moved to South Africa for a couple of months with all different cast so its not as if its an instant transition from UK Touring into the venue. I would like to see the same man play Oliver Warbucks. His name slips my mind but he was great! |
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 15, 2017 18:45:56 GMT
Who's casting this? Is it same cast as Tour? I imagine some of the cast will be the same but I won't be surprised if its all new people either. The tour finished last year and the production moved to South Africa for a couple of months with all different cast so its not as if its an instant transition from UK Touring into the venue. I would like to see the same man play Oliver Warbucks. His name slips my mind but he was great! Think you mean Alex Bourne? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2017 9:37:31 GMT
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Post by lou on Feb 16, 2017 9:38:36 GMT
Alex Bourne is now in the tour of Mamma Mia. |
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Post by Mark on Feb 16, 2017 9:51:26 GMT
Currently booking to 6th January with Miranda Hart appearing until 17th September.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2017 9:57:19 GMT
I hope Lesley Joseph finishes the run from September until January. She was great on tour
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Post by firefingers on Feb 16, 2017 10:07:36 GMT
I hope Lesley Joseph finishes the run from September until January. She was great on tour Suspect she'll have already signed a contract for panto. |
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Post by zak97 on Feb 16, 2017 10:11:11 GMT
Definitely will be booking for this, provided that it's not too expensive. Annie has never really had massive appeal for me, so Miranda is the hook in this case.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2017 10:15:49 GMT
Awww I like this news, and a good chunk of a run rather than a small one.  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2017 10:19:28 GMT
I hope Lesley Joseph finishes the run from September until January. She was great on tour Suspect she'll have already signed a contract for panto. Ah yes forgot Qdos always have her over the Xmas period. Shame she was brilliant on tour |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2017 11:47:38 GMT
Makes so much sense doing a Sunday show instead of mid week considering family is their demographic
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Post by daniel on Feb 16, 2017 11:52:09 GMT
Can't work out how a "Half Price child" ticket is £46 when full price is £69 - that's definitely not half price! Anyway got my £20 seat for the first performance |
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