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Post by Phantom of London on Jan 15, 2021 23:36:11 GMT
The Almeida would never have done this show in a million years 18 months ago, but have being forced to because of circumstances Not sure that's the case given that it was mentioned in this thread back in 2019 that it was coming to the Almeida in summer 2020... Agree with you that it's a very un-Almeida show though, unless they're going to radically change the production. I did see it in Hammersmith but didn't love it, would be interesting to see in a very different context... Whoops.🦧🦧🦧 Didn’t you see Rupert Goold whe; he did a press conference for The Doctor last year, that he was going to do Spring Awakening as the Almeida needs to do a revival, as Robert Icke David Icke informed him that a terrible plaque was coming, that was going to take out theatre for the foreseeable future. |
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Jan 16, 2021 20:25:42 GMT
Not sure that's the case given that it was mentioned in this thread back in 2019 that it was coming to the Almeida in summer 2020... Agree with you that it's a very un-Almeida show though, unless they're going to radically change the production. I did see it in Hammersmith but didn't love it, would be interesting to see in a very different context... Whoops.🦧🦧🦧 Didn’t you see Rupert Goold whe; he did a press conference for The Doctor last year, that he was going to do Spring Awakening as the Almeida needs to do a revival, as Robert Icke David Icke informed him that a terrible plaque was coming, that was going to take out theatre for the foreseeable future. Interestingly had heard that The Doctor only came about because a musical revival that was originally meant to be heading to the venue (of a Sondheim-y variety) had been pulled. Jenna Russell was in the lead female role. |
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Post by billryannes on Mar 29, 2021 20:27:16 GMT
Yeah this is old news now! 😜 castings and auditions still happening, no venue confirmed on the breakdown yet. Hi, Are they still casting this? Who is the casting director and where did you see the casting notices? Thanks |
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Post by couldileaveyou on May 21, 2021 7:17:39 GMT
Confirmed to be the Christmas show at the Almeida with Laurie Kynaston and Amara Okereke as the leads and Rupert Goold directing
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Post by Theatre Fan on May 21, 2021 9:00:48 GMT
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Post by Theatre Fan on May 21, 2021 10:59:02 GMT
Confirmed to play from 30th November 2021 - 22nd January 2022. Tickets go on sale - September 2021 x |
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2021 16:01:13 GMT
Confirmed to play from 30th November 2021 - 22nd January 2022. Tickets go on sale - September 2021 x This is fantastic, I was only thinking about this today. |
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Post by marob on May 21, 2021 16:47:57 GMT
I’ve wanted to see this for a while. Glad to see it’s finally going ahead.
No backlash over Laurie Kynaston being the same age as Ben Platt yet? 🙄
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on May 21, 2021 18:27:03 GMT
I’ve wanted to see this for a while. Glad to see it’s finally going ahead. No backlash over Laurie Kynaston being the same age as Ben Platt yet? 🙄 Stage and screen are very different mediums. And ultimately age isn't really the factor, it's whether you look your age or not. Kynaston looks far more believably like a teenager. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2021 4:39:07 GMT
The website, which previously stated tickets were going on sale this month, now says the release is TBD. I hope the plan is still to open this in two months’ time, it seems late in the day for tickets to be selling, but then again I’ve not booked for the Almeida before so that could well be common practice?
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Post by zahidf on Sept 7, 2021 7:30:39 GMT
The website, which previously stated tickets were going on sale this month, now says the release is TBD. I hope the plan is still to open this in two months’ time, it seems late in the day for tickets to be selling, but then again I’ve not booked for the Almeida before so that could well be common practice? They did the same with Macbeth: maybe they are waiting to see if they have to extend Macbeth? |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 7, 2021 7:49:34 GMT
They can afford to open booking very late as it’s a small theatre and guaranteed to sell out anyway
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Post by theoracle on Sept 7, 2021 12:37:16 GMT
Will it be another bloodbath like Macbeth or will there be more tickets to choose from?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 7, 2021 16:41:48 GMT
Will it be another bloodbath like Macbeth or will there be more tickets to choose from? Probably not as hard as Macbeth. But it won’t be pretty. |
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Post by theoracle on Sept 29, 2021 18:53:53 GMT
What on earth has happened with this? I saw Macbeth has been pushed back slightly so I'm guessing this has been potentially too? Still, not to have more announcements about this seems a bit odd. I would expect tickets to go on sale soon as well so I'm surprised not to have heard anything yet.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Sept 29, 2021 19:01:08 GMT
What on earth has happened with this? I saw Macbeth has been pushed back slightly so I'm guessing this has been potentially too? Still, not to have more announcements about this seems a bit odd. I would expect tickets to go on sale soon as well so I'm surprised not to have heard anything yet. Still 2 months away. Lots of info (including creative team and some cast) on website: almeida.co.uk/whats-on/spring-awakening/2-dec-2021-22-jan-2022They may well get Macbeth tickets clear first. |
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Post by theoracle on Oct 8, 2021 11:12:49 GMT
Casting has been updated. On sale dates: Bronze, Silver and Gold Friends Mon 18 Oct 12pm, Almeida Friends Wed 20 Oct 12pm and General Public Mon 25 Oct 12pm
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Oct 8, 2021 12:06:35 GMT
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Post by theoracle on Oct 25, 2021 11:05:21 GMT
Very pleasant experience just now. Arrived at #63 in the queue and managed to book my preferred front row seat for 3rd January. Hurrah!
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Post by Mark on Oct 25, 2021 11:31:47 GMT
Went for F18/19 in the stalls. Seatplan seems to suggest they're ok for restricted view seats - won't complain for a tenner.
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Post by Dave B on Oct 25, 2021 11:50:36 GMT
Went for F18/19 in the stalls. Seatplan seems to suggest they're ok for restricted view seats - won't complain for a tenner.
I think they are great seats and are my go-to for cheap seats at the Almeida. There is a supporting pole but it's pretty thin and the space around it is enough to lean on the rare occasions it's necessary.
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Post by Mark on Oct 25, 2021 11:54:05 GMT
Went for F18/19 in the stalls. Seatplan seems to suggest they're ok for restricted view seats - won't complain for a tenner.
I think they are great seats and are my go-to for cheap seats at the Almeida. There is a supporting pole but it's pretty thin and the space around it is enough to lean on the rare occasions it's necessary.
Great reassurance! Thanks Dave. |
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Oct 25, 2021 13:35:20 GMT
^ booked towards the end of the run! Thanks for the advice.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Dec 8, 2021 12:59:06 GMT
I was at the first preview yesterday and it went really well. I'm not a big fan of the musical and the production didn't make me a convert, but it's staged intelligently and performed beautifully. I think the Almeida has a hit in its hands.
The staging is simple but very effective. They try to play it straight without any pause for applause, but the audience had none of it (and not without reason). It's all very aesthetically pleasing: the cast is very good looking and the costumes have a very glamorous approach to period looks. The fact that the boys don't wear the same uniform is slightly puzzling and somewhat undermines the ongoing theme of repression, but they're all so glamorous that I'd forgive them anything.
It's well sung (more by the ladies than the boys), and it felt more an ensemble piece than I remembered it to be. The orchestrations are beautiful, and I loved the strings. Laurie Kynaston, Amara Okereke and Stuart Thompson are excellent in the leading roles and their sensitive performances are moving and engaging. But the whole cast is spot on and there are some great vocals from Bella MaClean's Martha and Carly-Sophia Davies' Isle. Nathan Armarkwei-Laryea is a very carismatic Hanschen.
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Post by danb on Dec 8, 2021 21:30:52 GMT
What time did it kick out please?
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