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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 21, 2016 21:46:57 GMT
hopemilltheatre.co.uk/events/event-1/more info www.canal-st.co.uk/news/parade-revived-at-hope-mill-theatre"Hope Mill Theatre is situated in the Grade II listed Hope Mill – a former cotton mill, in the heart of the city of Manchester. This 5 storey mill is home to a number of creative’s studios including writers, artists and designers and now home to Hope Mill Theatre, a 120 seat fringe venue and events space, with the Engine Room Café and Bar. Hope Mill Theatre was the dream of couple Joseph Houston and William Whelton. After a career in theatre and time spent living in London, they were inspired by the highly regarded Off West End Theatres and smaller producing venues which dominate the London theatre scene. With this in mind and with the growing number of creatives living in Manchester and the ever evolving theatre culture, they set out to bring a brand new theatre experience to the people of Manchester."
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2016 7:46:32 GMT
I'm not going to get to Manchester to see this I know, but wish I could as I love this show.
I didn't know the "story" when I first saw it at the Donmar and was truly shocked by the (true) ending.
Saw it again at the Southwark Playhouse and took friends who also enjoyed it.
Not a complete fan of everything by JRB but this is a favourite. Hope this is a good production for theatregoers further up the country.
Theatre sounds lovely too.
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Post by Daca on Apr 22, 2016 11:48:26 GMT
Thanks for the information. Tickets are booked. Very glad to get an opportunity to see this because we really like the CD but have never seen the show.
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Apr 22, 2016 13:09:11 GMT
I love Parade (which sounds wrong given the story), such good songs and a heartbreaking story.
I've only seen two amateur productions and both were great, but Manchester isn't close enough to me to get to for this.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 22, 2016 13:32:43 GMT
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Post by theatremadness on Apr 22, 2016 15:17:58 GMT
I hope you enjoy, Burly, and look forward to hearing your thoughts. Saw it twice at the old Southwark Playhouse which was an absolutely exquisite musical production and I also saw an am dram version in Guildford whilst I was studying. It's one of my favourite musicals but I have to limit myself with how many times I can watch it as when you properly invest in this show it can be one of the most emotional evenings you can have in a theatre! |
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Post by anthony40 on Apr 22, 2016 16:11:41 GMT
I LOVE this show.
I must admit for me the cast recording was a slow burner.
I too saw both the Southwark and the Donmar production and I don't think I've ever been as moved in musical. In fact to this day, every time I tell someone about it I get shivers down my spine and goosebumps.
I've said it many times and I'll say it again; i swear this is a movie just waiting to be made.
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Post by theatremadness on Apr 22, 2016 16:19:59 GMT
Oh, how I WISH I'd seen the Donmar production. I was 13 when it was on there, musicals were well on my radar but definitely not something like a JRB musical and definitely not Parade! I usually enjoy lush, large orchestras and scores, but I really find the Donmar recording (the entire show, dialogue included!!) with its reduced chamber orchestrations to be so much more emotionally and vocally impacting that the rather over-produced OBCR.
A movie sounds ideal, I just worry that it would be "dumbed down" in the process, unless it was done in a way in which the London Road film was produced, quite low-key and relatively low-budget but still gritty, dark and truthful.
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Post by Phantom of London on Apr 30, 2016 15:28:20 GMT
I read in my Southwark Playhouse programme that Parade is making its Machester debut at a venue I haven't heard of before, the Hope Mill Theatre.
nyone in that area and wants to see a first class, feel everything musical, see this, it is brilliant. I may even make the journey outside the M25 myself to see this.
Also glad that Manchester has a new fringe area and local brethren are supporting this new venue.
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Post by Daca on May 10, 2016 6:36:56 GMT
Does anyone know how the seats here are allocated?
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Post by benny20 on May 10, 2016 11:05:00 GMT
Unallocated seating. Just buy your ticket in advance and turn up on the night. First in gets best seats I guess. Looking forward to it
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Post by Phantom of London on May 10, 2016 16:36:21 GMT
Where is the theatre? Is it in the Gay Village?
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Post by benny20 on May 10, 2016 19:51:47 GMT
It is in Ancoats just the other side of the Northern Quarter. Near a tram stop
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 10, 2016 20:35:21 GMT
Where is the theatre? Is it in the Gay Village? It's in a bit of a strange spot, not "heart of the city centre" as they adventurously claim on their web! If you stay Oxford road area its a good 30 mins walk, or two trams (change at Piccadilly) to new Islington then a 5 minute walk. To be honest I'd get an uber. |
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Post by Phantom of London on May 10, 2016 21:51:15 GMT
Thanks for that. I take it, it is on the tram going towards the Ethidad Stadium then?
I understand the trams are a bit of a nightmare at the moment or going to be, because of the second city crossing?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 10, 2016 22:00:38 GMT
Yes it's in the east end of the city. There's always something going on with the trams on one line or another. Just Google Metrolink for service updates.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 11, 2016 14:11:25 GMT
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Post by dan on May 11, 2016 22:25:50 GMT
I'm going to have to try and get up to Manchester as this is my favourite show and it doesn't come along very often. It's also quite a hard sell as a show so I hope it does well.
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Post by theatregeek on May 13, 2016 15:23:33 GMT
Gutted! I'm in Manchester this weekend but can't make any of the performances!
I'm at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon but getting from there to the theatre by 6 if I get out of OT about 1700?
Not worth the risk. Damn damn damn.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 15, 2016 14:24:53 GMT
Gutted! I'm in Manchester this weekend but can't make any of the performances! I'm at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon but getting from there to the theatre by 6 if I get out of OT about 1700? Not worth the risk. Damn damn damn. Match just got cancelled..... Are you heading over to the Hope Mill for Parade instead? |
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Post by theatregeek on May 17, 2016 14:46:41 GMT
Blush - I went and got very very drunk once I eventually got evacuated (ooh err!). Well, it was stressful!
Still gutted I missed it though, if only I had researched properly before I planned my travel.
Sorry, hope it's going well.
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Post by Daca on May 22, 2016 10:09:11 GMT
Saw this on Saturday. It was absolutely brilliant as expected. Loved the venue and found it very easy to get to by tram from the city centre.
You need to change your e-ticket at the bar for a plastic token which you hand in to gain admission. We managed to be first into the performance space and had our pick of seats. Wouldn't have liked to have been sat at the side as part of the performance was done behind the seats and the people sat there looked quite uncomfortable twisting round.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 22, 2016 10:50:52 GMT
Saw this on Saturday. It was absolutely brilliant as expected. Loved the venue and found it very easy to get to by tram from the city centre. You need to change your e-ticket at the bar for a plastic token which you hand in to gain admission. We managed to be first into the performance space and had our pick of seats. Wouldn't have liked to have been sat at the side as part of the performance was done behind the seats and the people sat there looked quite uncomfortable twisting round. Im going on Wednesday, looking forward to it. I've got a 'real' ticket, presumably you don't have to exchange those? What time did they open the auditorium and was there a Southwark Playhouse style queue building? |
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Post by Daca on May 23, 2016 7:18:32 GMT
I know you will be very impressed. There is a big announcement today apparently.
It opens at one and everybody waits in the bar area. We arrived at about two and positioned ourselves near to the entrance to the performance area and hence got our pick of seats.
Don't think you have to exchange tickets but there are people with clipboards asking for your name which they tick off a list. Maybe they are just ensuring people aren't double printing e-tickets.
We were lucky to spot Aidan Banyard in the bar before it started and had a very nice chat with him and his parents. He was absolutely amazing by the way, and he also came over to us when it had finished. Sure we will be seeing him in London before long. Also thought Matt Mills was exceptional too.
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Post by benny20 on May 23, 2016 8:49:27 GMT
Just announced extension to the run. Fantastic reviews. Going next Sunday. Sounds a great experience
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