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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 2, 2020 12:28:47 GMT
I was looking at some clips of the film on YouTube, never seen it before. I was surprised how dark it was. The death of the first born took me by surprise, I’d forgotten all of the plagues ( I’m afraid bible studies have never been a strong point),
Was the previous US production carrying the Dreamworks tag as this does very prominently? That’s definitely setting a certain expectation isn’t it? The blurb on TodayTix says to expect haze, smoke, fog, pyrotechnics, violence, lasers, loud sound effects and actors moving through the auditorium.
Can’t wait to hear feedback from our early adopters!
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Post by emeraldbaudelaire on Feb 2, 2020 13:11:54 GMT
Very exciting stuff if anyone goes to the previews be sure to report back.
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Post by david on Feb 2, 2020 14:04:20 GMT
I’m going on Saturday. Really looking forward to this.
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Post by Mark on Feb 2, 2020 15:51:41 GMT
Waiting for news of any potential Rush tickets and may try and see it this week.
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Post by showtoones on Feb 2, 2020 18:55:14 GMT
Do you think this will extend through Christmas?
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Post by dazzerlump on Feb 3, 2020 8:08:29 GMT
I'm there this Friday. Ive never been to a show this early in previews but it just worked to add it on to a pre booked trip. I really hope it doesn't get cancelled
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 3, 2020 12:00:43 GMT
Do you think this will extend through Christmas? Think a show is booked in from end of October so seems unlikely |
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Post by showtoones on Feb 3, 2020 12:31:54 GMT
Do you think this will extend through Christmas? Think a show is booked in from end of October so seems unlikely What show? Do tell... |
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 3, 2020 13:20:13 GMT
Think a show is booked in from end of October so seems unlikely What show? Do tell... Back to the Future so I've heard - only theatre available that's big enough! |
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Post by robertb213 on Feb 3, 2020 22:55:38 GMT
Waiting for news of any potential Rush tickets and may try and see it this week. TodayTix are now showing Rush tickets, available from Wednesday 😀 |
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Post by Mark on Feb 3, 2020 22:59:14 GMT
Waiting for news of any potential Rush tickets and may try and see it this week. TodayTix are now showing Rush tickets, available from Wednesday 😀 Woohoo! Guess they will be mega competitive. Will try Thurs/Fri/Sat. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2020 23:12:39 GMT
TodayTix are now showing Rush tickets, available from Wednesday 😀 Woohoo! Guess they will be mega competitive. Will try Thurs/Fri/Sat. Given the size of the Dominion, i'd think they would have lots available, and also, because its a new show, i think the first few days will be quiet. Good luck! |
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Post by TallPaul on Feb 4, 2020 16:44:10 GMT
Stephen Schwartz was on BBC Breakfast this morning (right at the very end if anyone wants to watch on iPlayer). He talked about using "invention" and "theatre magic" for the chariot race and parting of the Red Sea. Then ended by saying that "everything is really done by the actors and dancers", which makes it sound relatively 'tech-lite'. Not long to find out, I suppose!
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Post by MusicalTalk on Feb 4, 2020 18:10:36 GMT
An illusion designer is involved, though....
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Post by emeraldbaudelaire on Feb 4, 2020 19:23:54 GMT
I noticed the costumes include blue and red Nile dancers, perhaps they'll be something to do with it.
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Post by Boob on Feb 4, 2020 21:19:33 GMT
I predict the tacky over-use of video/projection coupled with the kind of movement direction that felt fresh when Shared Experience did it in the early noughties.
Can’t wait.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Feb 4, 2020 23:40:08 GMT
I predict this to be Norte Dame De Paris levels of naffness.. but completely over designed. The costumes and set look truly awful..
Cannot wait.
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Post by showtoones on Feb 5, 2020 1:13:22 GMT
Maybe Back to the Future will move into the Dominion early lol?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Feb 5, 2020 2:55:30 GMT
Maybe Back to the Future will move into the Dominion early lol? They don’t want the Dominion.. |
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Post by showtoones on Feb 5, 2020 5:53:45 GMT
Maybe Back to the Future will move into the Dominion early lol? They don’t want the Dominion.. What theater do they want and when do they plan to come in? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2020 7:57:12 GMT
Maybe Back to the Future will move into the Dominion early lol? They don’t want the Dominion.. And yet again those of us who aren't privy to inside information don't know who to believe! |
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Post by latefortheoverture on Feb 5, 2020 10:14:53 GMT
Just managed to get a rush ticket after tapping the button furiously one came back.
Was hoping for stalls, but it’s in the circle. Can’t complain for £25! Excited to see what’s in store!!
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Post by ABr on Feb 5, 2020 10:27:39 GMT
I tried to Rush today, just to see what tickets did come up, but didn't manage to get through! I'm in no rush to see this, was more curious at what tickets they were planning on selling as rush tickets. I imagine that once the initial rush calms down they will be easier to come by  |
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Post by Mark on Feb 5, 2020 11:32:21 GMT
Really hope the staging of this matches the fantastic score. One complaint about many musicals is unmemorable music, which this one certainly isn’t.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Feb 5, 2020 13:42:14 GMT
They don’t want the Dominion.. What theater do they want and when do they plan to come in? I’ve said this already- The Adelphi. If they wanted a huge theatre, they wouldn’t be opening it first at the Opera House Manchester- they’d be opening it at the Curve or Plymouth. |
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