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Post by mrbarnaby on Aug 15, 2022 19:49:25 GMT
He literally says he thinks he was only brought in to direct the film version because he could bring along Williams and Thompson. They already have a west end theatre booked- expect an announcement imminently. I THINK it’s the Phoenix, which would be a nice link to the original London production which played there.ARGH! (good argh!) Phoenix would be a nice fit looking at the set in the build time-lapses too. Probably not a coincidence. Just clocked WOOD35 gets you best seats at £35 for the first week of the show 17th - 23rd. Where are the time lapse videos?
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Post by oxfordsimon on Aug 15, 2022 20:03:21 GMT
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Post by mrbarnaby on Aug 15, 2022 21:09:57 GMT
I like the pop up theatre look!
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Post by crabtree on Aug 15, 2022 21:55:36 GMT
I have somewhere in my stuff a dreamworks script, that was quite alarming in the restructing and removal of songs and characters. It didn't happen. I've seen many stage productions and rather loved the Yorkshire playhouse version, and truly hated, hated the royal exchange's version.
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Post by jek on Aug 16, 2022 13:25:31 GMT
I still remember, with a great deal of fondness, the excellent Fiasco Theatre production at the Menier back in 2016. I do hope this new production does make it to London.
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Post by james123 on Aug 17, 2022 1:14:48 GMT
So here we are folks.
Its arrived. FIRST PERFORMANCE TONIGHT.
Strange to think that mrbarnaby first posted about this, Jan 4th 2020.
Looking forward to any reports.
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Post by og on Aug 17, 2022 8:23:50 GMT
Will Cinderella go it to the festival? Will Jack sell Milky-white? Will Julian Bleach know his lines? What's waiting on the journey? All to be revealed. Eee.
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Post by jacob on Aug 17, 2022 20:09:43 GMT
this set :0
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Post by james123 on Aug 17, 2022 20:27:28 GMT
I dont know whether to look or not.
Once seen cant unsee.
On Charlotte Jaconelli twitter.....photo of her in cossy.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2022 20:29:22 GMT
this set :0 That looks very promising
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Post by dontdreamit on Aug 17, 2022 21:02:38 GMT
There’s going to be an interview with Terry Gilliam on the 10 o’clock news, for those interested.
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Post by crowblack on Aug 17, 2022 21:02:55 GMT
They're doing a feature on it on the BBC News at Ten
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Post by Rory on Aug 17, 2022 21:28:54 GMT
It looked and sounded terrific on the Ten o'clock news.
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Post by hadeswasking on Aug 17, 2022 21:47:03 GMT
What a fantastic production. Everyone drop what you're doing and visit Bath right now. I've come from Scotland, no excuses please!
I've never seen a proper live production of into the woods before. Ive seen the movie and thought it was awful. But I've been in a Sondheim phase and couldn't resist the phenomenal cast.
Its bigger budget than you think. I'd even say try to avoid everything that you can. What a treat this was!
I hope this comes to the West End as I cannot afford another trip to Bath. Please go see this!
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Post by theatrelover123 on Aug 17, 2022 21:54:02 GMT
this set :0 That looks very promising Set looks like every other version. Costumes look almost exactly like every other version. Milky White done in almost exactly same way as every other version. Hope Gilliam has brought some new vision to the table.
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Post by hadeswasking on Aug 17, 2022 21:58:07 GMT
That looks very promising Set looks like every other version. Costumes look almost exactly like every other version. Milky White done in almost exactly same way as every other version. Hope Gilliam has brought some new vision to the table. This is the most basic scene in the whole production. You needn't worry!
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Post by iseestars on Aug 17, 2022 22:15:50 GMT
just seen first preview! and this surpassed expectations for me personally. the set especially is phenomenal and miles better than anything i went in expecting. the premise of it all being a child’s toy is used amazingly and while used throughout doesn’t feel too much. the cast is very strong with lauren, audrey and alex being standouts for me personally. the production is very different to any others i’ve personally seen and lots of moments are reimagined. think one of the big ones which i haven’t (personally) seen before it the mysterious man no longer being the baker’s father but instead a representation of death which really changed ‘no more’. the whole production was amazing and definitely a go see ! from the budget funnelled into set it’s clear a london run is happening. my one gripe was a few of the costumes, mainly the wolf costume solely because you couldn’t see his face so no acting was really possible in the song. really excited to see how the show develops in previews and then with the transfer
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Post by bobbievanhusen on Aug 17, 2022 22:33:39 GMT
the mysterious man no longer being the baker’s father but instead a representation of death which really changed ‘no more’. Isn't the lead into No More, the mysterious man talking about stealing the the beans and running away?
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Post by amp09 on Aug 17, 2022 22:39:23 GMT
Special Offer for preview performances Best Seats £35 Wednesday 17 - Tuesday 23 August Book online using the voucher code WOODS35 or call the Box Office on 01225 448844
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Post by james123 on Aug 17, 2022 23:14:36 GMT
FYI....London based folk. Next week Wed 24th Thur 25th performances begin at 7pm.
You could get the last train home. 22.14 to Paddington
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Post by inthenose on Aug 17, 2022 23:28:31 GMT
A friend of mine travelled for this. It sounds very good, after a thirty minute rave down the phone to me. I’ll be booking for this and probably stay the night.
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Post by iseestars on Aug 17, 2022 23:30:19 GMT
the mysterious man no longer being the baker’s father but instead a representation of death which really changed ‘no more’. Isn't the lead into No More, the mysterious man talking about stealing the the beans and running away? in this production it’s the mysterious man reading a letter that the baker’s father had written. it seems the letter is one he wrote to the baker explaining why he was leaving that the baker never saw. the words about running away are all still there etc just said as if coming from the letter if that makes sense
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Post by bobbievanhusen on Aug 17, 2022 23:45:06 GMT
in this production it’s the mysterious man reading a letter that the baker’s father had written. it seems the letter is one he wrote to the baker explaining why he was leaving that the baker never saw. the words about running away are all still there etc just said as if coming from the letter if that makes sense Thank you for the added context, it definitely helps. Much appreciated.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2022 7:41:59 GMT
Excited and pleased to hear positive early reports.
Only downside is if it is transferring to the phoenix is we will have to wait until late Jan or Feb. Shame not to strike while the iron is hot and take advantage of Christmas visitors to london
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Post by og on Aug 18, 2022 7:53:43 GMT
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 18, 2022 8:08:46 GMT
Presumably after all the hype there’s going to something more groundbreaking than flat trees sliding on and off and a big vase?
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Post by og on Aug 18, 2022 8:10:23 GMT
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Post by hadeswasking on Aug 18, 2022 8:11:24 GMT
Presumably after all the hype there’s going to something more groundbreaking than flat trees sliding on and off and a big vase? Much more to see! If you're planning to see it I'd try avoid as much as possible. Some great surprises!
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Post by og on Aug 18, 2022 8:12:33 GMT
Presumably after all the hype there’s going to something more groundbreaking than flat trees sliding on and off and a big vase? From what I've seen I would expect its more about how the set works within the context of the story and how the two combine, rather than some flying carpet type showy stuff.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 18, 2022 8:27:28 GMT
Presumably after all the hype there’s going to something more groundbreaking than flat trees sliding on and off and a big vase? Much more to see! If you're planning to see it I'd try avoid as much as possible. Some great surprises! Not planning to, Bath is over 4hrs from Manchester and I’m not bothered enough to stay over. The Opera North version set in a classroom was good enough for me! Anyway, sounds like spoiler tags might be appropriate for any significant surprises until people have seen it. Spoiler instructions here.
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