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Post by stefy69 on Oct 28, 2016 6:25:04 GMT
..and thoroughly well deserved !
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Post by perfectspy on Oct 31, 2016 14:56:56 GMT
I saw this on Sunday matinee show, absolutely loved it. Some great jokes. I've seen the play that goes wrong, trying to line up the Peter Pan one next.
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Post by Dawnstar on Dec 9, 2016 23:55:07 GMT
In case anyone other than me is interested there have been some more cuts & changes in the last few weeks (I saw it tonight having last seen it at the very end of October). I'm particularly sorry that Dave Hearn doing CPR on a seagull has gone as I loved that when it was added. Finally some attempt to solve the Cooper naming issue has been made as Caprice now calls him Niall during Act 2. I still live in hope that some day they might fix the getaway driver issue...
I finally managed to catch Steven Rostance on as Everyone Else tonight, which completes my traversal of all 10 of the 1st covers. I've given up hope of managing the 2nd covers.
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Post by Steve on Dec 12, 2016 18:17:08 GMT
Dawnstar, do you know when the original cast leave this show? My sister and brother-in-law want to see them. Is it too late? Thanks in advance.  |
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Post by Dawnstar on Dec 12, 2016 22:44:31 GMT
The exact date hasn't been confirmed yet but somewhere around the beginning of February, subject to change, was the last I heard. So a visit in the remainder of December or January would be a good idea if they want to be sure of seeing the originals.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2016 23:39:22 GMT
Heading that way tomorrow with some friends. So excited to be introducing some newbies to Mischief!
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Post by Steve on Dec 13, 2016 10:33:00 GMT
Dawnstar, thanks very much. Sister has booked for January. Fingers crossed. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2016 0:03:19 GMT
Great fun again tonight. Some stuff I didn't remember from the first time round - could be later additions or my rubbish memory to blame for that... Henry Shields having trouble with corpsing a couple of times - nice to know the giggles still get them, too!
They're collecting this month for a charity one of their members runs - they take shows into children's hospitals and hospices, so that sick children can experience theatre too. It costs £15k annually to run - and they're hoping to raise that total from audiences throughout December. So if you're headed there this month, maybe take a few extra coins and help them on their way...?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2016 17:56:27 GMT
URGENT HELP PLEASE:
I have decided to book and see this show using the GILT offer for a xmas present. However, I'm not sure when the originals are leaving and I would desperately like to see them in the show. Do people think they'll still be there first weekend of Feb or would it be a better bet to book it for a weekend in January??
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2016 18:30:03 GMT
The exact date hasn't been confirmed yet but somewhere around the beginning of February, subject to change, was the last I heard. So a visit in the remainder of December or January would be a good idea if they want to be sure of seeing the originals. Hi! Do you know if the originals will be in the show on the first weekend of Feb? Thanks!! |
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Post by Dawnstar on Dec 16, 2016 22:04:39 GMT
@george22 All I've been told is what I already said, that cast change is some time around the beginning of February but the exact date is not confirmed. That was as of a couple of weeks ago so I guess you could always try tweeting & asking if there's any update if you're desparate. There was the same uncertainty for the first TPTGW cast change so it's normal for the company.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2016 23:26:51 GMT
@theatremonkey
TM, do you know what the view from Upper Circle B is like and whether it is good for £20. Using the GILT offer as a Xmas present and am torn between booking Upper Circle B for £20 or Stalls B for £30??
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Post by daniel on Dec 19, 2016 0:59:24 GMT
@theatremonkey TM, do you know what the view from Upper Circle B is like and whether it is good for £20. Using the GILT offer as a Xmas present and am torn between booking Upper Circle B for £20 or Stalls B for £30?? I sat front stalls on a TKTS discount and loved it so can certainly recommend that. Can't vouch for the Upper though I'm afraid. |
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Post by stevej678 on Dec 19, 2016 7:12:34 GMT
Another vote for the front stalls from me.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2016 12:02:14 GMT
Yes, front stalls would be better, I think. Facial expressions are less important in this show than in their others, but still worth seeing up close as they interact so well together.
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Post by stevej678 on Dec 19, 2016 14:18:57 GMT
I wonder if any of the current cast of Peter Pan Goes Wrong will take over roles in the Bank Robbery when the original cast leave in February? The timing would seem ideal and they would all be worthy replacements. Bryony Corrigan in particular is outstanding in the cast at the Apollo at the moment as Sandra/Wendy.
Alternatively, perhaps existing understudies at the Criterion might be promoted? Ellie Morris was excellent covering for Nancy when I saw the show in July, although she may well be joining the others in heading to Broadway.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2016 15:24:32 GMT
B for faces. Circle does get a better view of two scenes, though. I'd go stalls, too. Is that Row B of Upper Circle or Stalls??
Thanks, TM, think I'm going to go for Upper Circle Row B as people say neck ache is a pain online. Would prefer to sit in stalls but cheaper in circle - would you suggest sitting A or B? Would sit B but don't want to miss the whole show due to people leaning over? Is the view still good from Upper C Row B??
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2016 16:47:53 GMT
I sat row b stalls on an aisle seat, no probs with the view at all
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Post by rumbledoll on Dec 20, 2016 17:01:38 GMT
I sat in Stalls B as well - good view if no tall person right in front. Rake is non-existant in this theatre..
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Post by Dawnstar on Dec 21, 2016 10:42:06 GMT
I wonder if any of the current cast of Peter Pan Goes Wrong will take over roles in the Bank Robbery when the original cast leave in February? The timing would seem ideal and they would all be worthy replacements. Bryony Corrigan in particular is outstanding in the cast at the Apollo at the moment as Sandra/Wendy. Bryony is going to Broadway, along with Matt Cavendish, as the first covers so neither of them are available for TCAABR. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2016 13:26:19 GMT
I also sat on an aisle seat in Row B in the stalls and there is no neck problems at all. I'd say further back for the sake of just two parts, but one of these parts was also because it was an aisle seat. If you were sat in the central part of Row B this specific thing wouldn't be an issue.
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Post by Dawnstar on Jan 8, 2017 18:50:38 GMT
In case anyone's still interested, cast change is going to be 5th February with the new cast starting on 7th. The new cast will be starting rehearsals this coming week so an announcement is due shortly. Source: interval chat with Henry Shields at TPTGW last night.
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Post by stevej678 on Jan 12, 2017 11:43:33 GMT
The cast from 7th February has been announced.
The new line-up will be Sean Kearns (Robin Freeboys), Gareth Tempest (Mitch Ruscitti), Hannah Boyce (Caprice Freeboys), Steffan Lloyd-Evans (Sam Monaghan), Miles Yekinni (Neil Cooper), Tania Mathurin (Ruth Monaghan), Jeremy Lloyd (Everyone Else!).
Understudies are Paula Kay, Niall Ransome and Mike Bodey.
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Post by Dawnstar on Jan 12, 2017 14:00:00 GMT
Great to see understudy promotions for Gareth & Mark and to see Niall & Mike joining the cast. Interesting that Jeremy is switching roles.
I'm baffled that they've cast a black actor as Cooper. Unless they have totally re-written a large part of Act 2 it's going to make no sense.
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Post by Dawnstar on Jan 12, 2017 18:21:44 GMT
^It's called "colour blind casting," Dawnstar - the best person for the job got the role and audiences will see Cooper, not skin colour. Baemax, I'm sure, will fill you in on the background details of the whole theorem, if you ask nicely. I know some of the characters in TCAABR aren't the brightest but are we supposed to believe that they're stupid enough to mistake a black Freeboys for a white Freeboys? That just makes no sense to me. No one would be that stupid in real life so why would they be on stage? |
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