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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 13:17:19 GMT
So on the website, it appears the show has secretly extended once again from January 2017 to May 2017!  Never a good sign when a show extends that far! |
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Post by theatre-turtle on Apr 25, 2016 13:22:59 GMT
So on the website, it appears the show has secretly extended once again from January 2017 to May 2017! Never a good sign when a show extends that far! Why? |
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Post by geweena on Apr 25, 2016 13:24:52 GMT
Looking to book for May to see Kinky Boots and noticed from the website that Matt Henry is off during that period. Anyone know what his understudy is like? Ive seen the show with Matt but the family i'm taking would be none the wiser if he was not performing. His understudy is Callum Francis and he is amazing! He puts his own unique spin on the role and has a beautiful voice, trust me, you won't be disappointed. Agreed! Callum Francis is stunning in this role, so much so that i'm going to book again specifically when he is due on as Lola. You won't regret it if he is performing on the night you go. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 14:02:55 GMT
Could be the Adelphi's next long running show
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 14:05:51 GMT
So on the website, it appears the show has secretly extended once again from January 2017 to May 2017! Never a good sign when a show extends that far! Bear in mind though, it is only extending from January 2017 to May 2017, so not as far as it seems. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2016 19:33:59 GMT
Yep you can book tickets up to May 2017. One of the few shows booking until that far into next year!
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Post by Scots UK Theatre on Apr 28, 2016 18:54:15 GMT
So on the website, it appears the show has secretly extended once again from January 2017 to May 2017! Never a good sign when a show extends that far! Usually your correct it's not a good sign, but not always. |
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Post by anthony40 on Apr 28, 2016 20:54:20 GMT
I FINALLY got Kinky last night!
I am a MASSIVE Cyndi Lauper fan (always have been ever since she wanted to have fun all this yeas ago) and so watery intrigued by this show, immediately sining up as a Facebook fan with the free download of The Sex is in the Heel.
I also have the Broadway cast recording and was outside the theatre on opening night.
A friend was from Australia was in town so I went with her last night and her sister who lives here.
I had also seen the film so knowing the storyline and the music I was good to finally see the visual.
This was a great, fun show. Callum Francis was on a Lola.
All the cast were working really hard and at one point when Charlie's friend and two other guys were playing the guitar in the bar, I couldn't help but feel that it had a Once feel about it.
I am in no way a fan of drag, but these guys were good. Extremely so. The dancing and way the whole cast, including the ensemble thew themselves into their performances certainly won the audience over with people clapping and giving a standing ovation.
I am so pleased to have finally see this.
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Post by theatremadhatter on Apr 28, 2016 22:44:04 GMT
I saw Callum on as Lola too and thought he was brilliant. My only thought was as he was so very pretty & feminine it took a bit of the bite out of his story being a boxer & my fathers son for me. I like Matts masculinity and rawness in those moments. But that's only a small thing he really does bring his own thing to the role. I love it when Understudies are able to do that rather than have to be as close to the person they cover as possible!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2016 22:14:46 GMT
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Post by d'James on Apr 29, 2016 22:21:19 GMT
How fantastic for him. Hope I get to see him before he jets off. If that lottery didn't hate me . . .  |
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Post by theatre-turtle on Apr 29, 2016 22:27:51 GMT
Definitely going to try to see him again before he jets off.
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Post by Jon on Apr 29, 2016 22:33:56 GMT
I wonder if they had issues casting Lola/Simon locally hence why they've got Callum Francis? I know that the Australian production will be using the set from the Toronto production as Hal Luftig, one of the producers of KB mentioned in a podcast.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2016 22:36:30 GMT
I wonder if they had issues casting Lola/Simon locally hence why they've got Callum Francis? I know that the Australian production will be using the set from the Toronto production as Hal Luftig, one of the producers of KB mentioned in a podcast. They're in for a treat, regardless. I hear Killian is leaving at cast change. |
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Post by d'James on Apr 29, 2016 22:39:02 GMT
I wonder if they had issues casting Lola/Simon locally hence why they've got Callum Francis? I know that the Australian production will be using the set from the Toronto production as Hal Luftig, one of the producers of KB mentioned in a podcast. They're in for a treat, regardless. I hear Killian is leaving at cast change. When is that, do you know? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2016 7:48:34 GMT
I wonder if they had issues casting Lola/Simon locally hence why they've got Callum Francis? I know that the Australian production will be using the set from the Toronto production as Hal Luftig, one of the producers of KB mentioned in a podcast. What is the difference in set, do you know? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2016 7:49:19 GMT
I wonder if they had issues casting Lola/Simon locally hence why they've got Callum Francis? I know that the Australian production will be using the set from the Toronto production as Hal Luftig, one of the producers of KB mentioned in a podcast. They're in for a treat, regardless. I hear Killian is leaving at cast change. Also, I think the cast will change quite a bit as they're was some auditions recently. Shame as I love the original cast |
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Post by talkstageytome on Apr 30, 2016 7:56:36 GMT
Exciting! I didn't like the show at all when I saw it (although I thought the majority of the cast were brilliant, the elements just didn't all come together for me), I'd be interested in seeing a totally new cast. Especially as I loved the cast album. I've not seen Killian as Charlie yet, but my sister wants to see the show so maybe I'll get to before he leave (if he is leaving).
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Post by danb on Apr 30, 2016 8:21:10 GMT
I wonder if they had issues casting Lola/Simon locally hence why they've got Callum Francis? I know that the Australian production will be using the set from the Toronto production as Hal Luftig, one of the producers of KB mentioned in a podcast. What is the difference in set, do you know? The set design will be the same, but as a way of reducing start up costs, it is sometimes cheaper to re-use a set from a closed production than build one from scratch. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2016 11:42:58 GMT
It's not that strange, Callum doing Australia. Don't forget, Matt himself originally was talked abiut to be the replacement for Billy Porter and not the West End lead. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2016 12:02:59 GMT
What is the difference in set, do you know? The set design will be the same, but as a way of reducing start up costs, it is sometimes cheaper to re-use a set from a closed production than build one from scratch. Ohh yeah I get you now!! |
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2016 15:24:44 GMT
That awkward moment when they use the West End cast for the Broadway commercials...
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Post by Jon on May 1, 2016 15:31:10 GMT
Not awkward at all, it's quite common for them to recycle footage for other productions
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Post by Hamilton Addict on May 1, 2016 15:51:44 GMT
Has Amy Lennox left the show? Someone else is playing Lauren in that commercial.
To be fair to B.Way, when the show was in previews the West End used the B.Way cast for their commercial.
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Post by talkstageytome on May 1, 2016 15:57:25 GMT
I think it's Sophie Isaacs in the trailer? But Amy hasn't left as far as I know.
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