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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2022 16:43:22 GMT
I know exactly what happened and perhaps you should be careful and read up more about what was actually said before commenting. All I am saying is that The Old Vic have lost out here on what is potentially a commercial success, which is certainly something all theatres would benefit from at the moment in the current climate. You are almost dismissing the morals of the board of The Theatre Royal, Bath for taking Terry Gilliam on, which is holy unfair. Or in your opinion, should all audiences boycott the show as well for expressing his views? At the end of the day, Gilliam is a director; Into the Woods is a brilliant musical and has not been commercially produced in the West End for many years. The Old Vic’s loss is Bath’s gain, as will be the producers who potentially bring this in.
Whether or not one thinks the theatre made a justified call, acting with integrity often requires some loss, financial or otherwise.
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Post by bobbievanhusen on Aug 23, 2022 17:22:14 GMT
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Post by crowblack on Aug 23, 2022 20:31:28 GMT
I know exactly what happened and perhaps you should be careful and read up more about what was actually said before commenting. All I am saying is that The Old Vic have lost out here on what is potentially a commercial success, which is certainly something all theatres would benefit from at the moment in the current climate. You are almost dismissing the morals of the board of The Theatre Royal, Bath for taking Terry Gilliam on, which is holy unfair. Or in your opinion, should all audiences boycott the show as well for expressing his views? At the end of the day, Gilliam is a director; Into the Woods is a brilliant musical and has not been commercially produced in the West End for many years. The Old Vic’s loss is Bath’s gain, as will be the producers who potentially bring this in.
Whether or not one thinks the theatre made a justified call, acting with integrity often requires some loss, financial or otherwise.
Feels more like the OV were overcompensating for their historical failures with a certain previous AD. |
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Post by ptwest on Aug 23, 2022 21:47:16 GMT
Really enjoyed this tonight. An absolutely first rate cast and lavish production. Well worth a visit.
The stalls perch seat was an absolute bargain. Unlimited leg room, the view only obscured slightly by the person at the end of row M. Being very tall this was not much of a problem, it may be if you were shorter and there was a tall person in that seat. But for £12.50 I’m really not complaining.
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Post by amp09 on Aug 23, 2022 22:46:25 GMT
What a triumph this turned out to be right on my doorstep - the audience were on their feet as soon as the lights came up for the bows. An outstanding cast without a single weak link. Special mentions to Julian Bleach, Lauren Conroy and Nicola Hughes.
Compared to some of the tat we have in the West End at the moment with cheap sets, mediocre songs and poor direction this has had no expense spared with incredible scenery, wow moments and clever direction.
A production on this scale has never opened in Bath before. This absolutely deserves a transfer and will surely be vying for awards when the time comes.
5 stars from me and booked again for next week and closing night.
Would be nice if the Theatre Royal Bath could see this as the beginning of a new regular move into producing more musical theatre.
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Post by frankubelik on Aug 24, 2022 6:11:53 GMT
I found this hugely enjoyable; very inventive and really not what I was expecting at all with a few really impressively staged moments. Overall the cast is good with special mention to those playing the two princes, Jack and Red Riding Hood. I always, as ever have a slight problem with voices (casting "actors" who cannot sing or sing the score in a musical remains beyond me) but I remain in the minority and the performances are largely the saving grace. Money has been spent with an eye for future life.
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Post by inthenose on Aug 24, 2022 10:43:34 GMT
This really does look great, if only I could get to Bath to see it. I’m seeing another show TBC tomorrow night, and looking through the list there’s hardly anything I want to see. If this were on in town they could take my money! Can’t wait for the transfer, this looks really, really good. |
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Post by danb on Aug 24, 2022 20:07:03 GMT
What’s the running time for this atm? Might we make it to the 9.57 if we bomb it down the hill to the station?
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Post by ptwest on Aug 24, 2022 20:45:16 GMT
It finished between 10:20 and 10:25 last night so even with the earlier start time that might be pushing it. Of course, it depends on how fast you can run!
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Post by danb on Aug 24, 2022 21:37:48 GMT
Its a 7 pm start tmrw. Is that what you mean by early start?
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Post by og on Aug 24, 2022 21:39:57 GMT
What’s the running time for this atm? Might we make it to the 9.57 if we bomb it down the hill to the station? Show up just after 7 tonight, left the theatre just shy of 3hrs later. They’ll probably be taking bows at 9:57 tomorrow. Intrigued about what the reviews may say after tonight’s press night… |
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Post by danb on Aug 24, 2022 21:45:36 GMT
Grrrr, might just drive.
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Post by og on Aug 24, 2022 22:50:33 GMT
Well, what a ride! I feel a little picky saying this, but there is a 5 star show in there. It’s so close, but at times something just felt a little awry. Not sure if everyone’s been hammered today in rehearsal for press night but it felt like it took some winding up to find its feet. Not always as snappy as it could be. Once rolling, it really powered through though and punched hard where needed.
It is an incredible interpretation, that suits the piece perfectly. The humour is really played up in it, although it does coast the line of pantomime as a result but works in the context and the darker elements keep it grounded.
Echo pretty much everything said about the performances so far. Stunning. Julian Bleach’s Mysterious Man is reminiscent of his Barkilphedro from The Grinning Man which works well here. Nicola Hughes is outstanding as the Witch, every syllable grabs you. Both Princes command the stage as they should and those ensembles moments rightly have you by the proverbials.
Being super super critical: some of the set movement could do with a little tightening up, but it’ll come as the run progresses hopefully.
Didn’t like the clock thing, but it served many good purposes.
I’d bring the lighting down, marginally, it felt distractingly bright at times.
Honestly not sure it needed the projection, although it takes a back seat for most of the show when it is used (to me) it slightly undermined the Pollocks toy theatre aspect.
That said, I am just a picky customer. There really are no weak elements here. Orchestra sounded spot on. It is a triumph of collaboration between cast and creatives. Looking forward to returning towards the end of the run to take it in from a different angle.
4.9999998 ⭐️‘s. Alright then, 5!
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Post by bobbievanhusen on Aug 24, 2022 23:34:29 GMT
I'm surprised no one has really mentioned Alex Young and Rashan Stone yet, especially since they're the main leads in the show. I was expecting to hear wonderful things for her Bakers Wife, given that her 'moments in the woods' a year or so ago, was awesome. Where's the love?
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Post by ptwest on Aug 25, 2022 6:29:13 GMT
Its a 7 pm start tmrw. Is that what you mean by early start? Yes, sorry I didn’t make that clear. It was 7:30 the night I went. |
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Post by og on Aug 25, 2022 7:01:53 GMT
I'm surprised no one has really mentioned Alex Young and Rashan Stone yet, especially since they're the main leads in the show. I was expecting to hear wonderful things for her Bakers Wife, given that her 'moments in the woods' a year or so ago, was awesome. Where's the love? Interesting point. I’d say this is through no fault in their performance, because they really are both stellar. It’s a bold production, there’s a lot going on and the presentation is in your face. What both Alex and Rashan do is something far more important than steal the show, they carry it. They are the continuity that bind it all together and make it a cohesive piece, rather than a series of entertaining elements. If that makes sense. Not had a coffee yet. |
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Post by og on Aug 25, 2022 8:22:56 GMT
But how could I forgot to mention the real star of the show. Special mention for the performance of the evening, up in the Royal Circle. With the start of the Children will Listen reprise, a gentleman summons himself, sharply breathing inward. Within moments a wonderfully choreographed scene unfolds whereby he leads forward and down, bringing out a prepared packet of fresh tissues. Slowly and dramatically his glasses are removed and he - in the most exaggerated way - makes sure everyone around him knows he is blowing his nose and wiping each eye separately because he is so overcome with emotion.
I know there can be an emotional attachment to songs, scores and lyrics etc and there are some hard hitters in Into the Woods, but the guy was waving his tissues around before the show had even begun, never to be seen again, until that final song. So if your reading this, glad you enjoyed it and yes sir, we noticed. 😆
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Post by inthenose on Aug 25, 2022 8:29:09 GMT
But how could I forgot to mention the real star of the show. Special mention for the performance of the evening, up in the Royal Circle. With the start of the Children will Listen reprise, a gentleman summons himself, sharply breathing inward. Within moments a wonderfully choreographed scene unfolds whereby he leads forward and down, bringing out a prepared packet of fresh tissues. Slowly and dramatically his glasses are removed and he - in the most exaggerated way - makes sure everyone around him knows he is blowing his nose and wiping each eye separately because he is so overcome with emotion. I know there can be an emotional attachment to songs, scores and lyrics etc and there are some hard hitters in Into the Woods, but the guy was waving his tissues around before the show had even begun, never to be seen again, until that final song. So if your reading this, glad you enjoyed it and yes sir, we noticed. 😆 Sounds like somebody who’d laugh loudly at a Shakespeare comedy because he “gets” it. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2022 11:32:05 GMT
Reviews I've seen so far (mainly 3 stars) don't seem to match comments on here
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Post by hadeswasking on Aug 25, 2022 11:41:58 GMT
I honestly can't understand the comparisons being made to the production currently playing in New York. That's a barebones, slightly bigger concert version of the show, with big theatre names attached to give it the wow factor.
This is a fully-fleged production with an incredibly talented (but lesser known) cast.
They're the same show but it's an odd comparison in my opinion.
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Post by inthenose on Aug 25, 2022 12:16:30 GMT
Reviews I've seen so far (mainly 3 stars) don't seem to match comments on here Not hugely surprised. Cinderella got mostly 4-5* from critics… |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2022 12:30:30 GMT
I honestly can't understand the comparisons being made to the production currently playing in New York. That's a barebones, slightly bigger concert version of the show, with big theatre names attached to give it the wow factor. This is a fully-fleged production with an incredibly talented (but lesser known) cast. They're the same show but it's an odd comparison in my opinion. I thought that, especially as most of the UK audience won't have heard of it, and definitely wouldn't be able to see it |
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Post by danb on Aug 25, 2022 12:44:26 GMT
I’ve watched the first ten minutes of the film and that was more than enough Corden for my liking, so am going into it as a musical I haven’t seen before.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 25, 2022 13:02:21 GMT
The Stage ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Glossy, stylised vision”
Telegraph ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Hallucinogenic”
Times ⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Sheer spectacle”
WoS ⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Spectacle comes at a price”
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