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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2018 20:32:00 GMT
No interval?? Cue the outrage of people saying they can't hold their bladder for that long...
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Post by crowblack on May 9, 2018 20:55:43 GMT
Thanks! I can make it to the night bus back to Liverpool then! |
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Post by jek on May 11, 2018 14:51:49 GMT
Quite surprised when my tickets for this (booked in July 2017) arrived today. Daughter will be thrilled when she gets home from school.
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2018 6:36:10 GMT
I believe its opening soon! So post your thoughts here!
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Post by Someone in a tree on May 27, 2018 6:45:53 GMT
Im trying to listen to it at home. too much dialogue on the recording and it’s not becoming a firm favourite on the playlist stakes - hopefully on stage it will all emcompassing
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2018 7:28:16 GMT
Im trying to listen to it at home. too much dialogue on the recording and it’s not becoming a firm favourite on the playlist stakes - hopefully on stage it will all emcompassing on broadway it was! |
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Post by anthony40 on May 27, 2018 8:17:45 GMT
I've booked for a matinee in early August
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Post by Being Alive on May 27, 2018 9:27:38 GMT
Been listening to this today - Judy Kuhn singing Days and Days for her life bought me to tears - can only imagine how wonderful Jenna will be as Helen
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Post by 49thand8th on Jun 1, 2018 15:49:18 GMT
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Post by karloscar on Jun 1, 2018 18:19:11 GMT
I didn't realise Sam Gold was directing. Looks like a very promising cast. Hope it gets lots of attention.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2018 7:05:58 GMT
its starting previews soon!
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Post by daroca on Jun 17, 2018 12:19:23 GMT
Can’t wait. Going Tuesday. Been waiting years to see Fun Home.
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Post by alicechallice on Jun 17, 2018 14:04:04 GMT
Going Weds for ma Birfday. Yay!
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Post by cheesy116 on Jun 18, 2018 21:09:10 GMT
The first preview was tonight! Did anyone go and if so, how was it ?
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Post by alforshort on Jun 18, 2018 21:11:22 GMT
Just got back from watching it tonight, I thought it was absolutely phenomenal, especially for a first preview.
The design is very similar to Broadway but I thought the differences that were were well done. Cast all great, especially the children (Come to the Fun Home was hilarious) but most of all Eleanor Kane as Medium Alison, I honestly thought she was as close to perfection as possible in the part.
I don't really want to say anything negative because of it being so early on as I imagine the little blips will be ironed out soon. I really hope this gets a transfer.
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Post by JJShaw on Jun 18, 2018 21:16:12 GMT
Saw the first preview tonight, managed to bag a front row seat on the end for £10 so I thought why not!
It is staged wonderfully, very nice set and creativity. The kids were really good and got a big applause after the title song (as did the other "moment" songs). The show is in great shape and didn't seem like a preview at all, I think the cast's performances will only deepen as they settle into them.
I will put the rest in a spoiler in case people want to form their opinions on their own:
{Spoiler - click to view}
I didn't really like the actor playing Bruce, his accent was very mush-mouthed and was rather quiet (and i was front row!!) but he did capture the aloofness, rigid and secretive nature.
I forgot that Jenna Russell's part didnt have as much stage time as I remembered but when she is on she is great. Adult Alison (im so sorry her name escapes me!) did a great job of keeping the show together.
Medium Alison seemed a little... amateur I hate to say. Her mush mouth is clearly hereditary from her Father but she did do a good job of being a college kid on the verge, I just wish her voice matched her acting skill.
Joan and Roy/others filled out the cast nicely and added some great moments to the show.
There was a great set reveal I didn't see coming!
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Post by charliec on Jun 18, 2018 21:20:16 GMT
Loved this tonight. This London production feels similar to Broadway and yet is entirely it’s own thing, it was beautiful and raw and it totally lived up to expectations. I can’t wait to go again. There was a bunch of people at the box office bookings return visits as we were leaving!
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Post by jampot on Jun 18, 2018 21:27:07 GMT
Ok..i am sold...is it a standard seating arrangement? Only ever been in the round at the young vic..
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Post by JJShaw on Jun 18, 2018 21:28:45 GMT
Ok..i am sold...is it a standard seating arrangement? Only ever been in the round at the young vic.. yes standard seating, very low stage! I would say the lower numbers would be a tad better than the higher ones but every seat is a good one |
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Post by bamaboy on Jun 19, 2018 0:14:08 GMT
How is this similar to the Broadway design? The Broadway design had everything coming from the floor whereas here it seems it's a more traditional set up? Is there a turntable? Just curious. They seem to re-create the show every time.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2018 3:42:39 GMT
I saw it on broadway . It deserves the Olivier it will win
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Post by showtoones on Jun 19, 2018 4:37:23 GMT
Is there a theater for this to transfer to right away?
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Post by alforshort on Jun 19, 2018 7:05:03 GMT
How is this similar to the Broadway design? The Broadway design had everything coming from the floor whereas here it seems it's a more traditional set up? Is there a turntable? Just curious. They seem to re-create the show every time. It's similar in that it's the same pieces of set and props being used - as far as I'm aware the Broadway / US Tour set was shipped here once the tour ended. The costumes and direction are also largely identical. The pieces of set are used in a slightly different way as yes, they don't come from the floor and they have to be moved around (there is a revolve), and there's a clever moment in the second half that means some things are staged differently. It just feels very similar to the Broadway production visually. The only time I'm aware of the show looking significantly different is the Swedish production from last year. It was end on with completely new set and costumes. There were fragments of wall that moved around to create rooms and in Raincoat of Love the cast all wore coloured raincoats that made a rainbow while they were dancing. the trailer if anyone's interested |
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Post by Mark on Jun 19, 2018 7:30:35 GMT
Is there a theater for this to transfer to right away? Trafalgar Studios is free from end of August currently, but I guess there'd be a couple of months between it finishing at the Vic and moving into town. Wyndhams, Pinter, Garrick, Playhouse, Noel Coward and Duke of Yorks all have shows booking to Jan/Feb, but I'd guess Fun Home would fit into any of these venues. |
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Post by Phantom of London on Jun 19, 2018 9:50:44 GMT
Is there a theater for this to transfer to right away? Trafalgar Studios is free from end of August currently, but I guess there'd be a couple of months between it finishing at the Vic and moving into town. Wyndhams, Pinter, Garrick, Playhouse, Noel Coward and Duke of Yorks all have shows booking to Jan/Feb, but I'd guess Fun Home would fit into any of these venues. It will more than likely transfer into the Wild West. However if you can see it at the Vic do, as I feel the piece isn’t suited for a convenient arched theatre. Would have been a great fit for the Bridge Theatre also. |
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