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Post by couldileaveyou on Sept 21, 2022 8:52:56 GMT
I had the privilege of seeing this production twice, with about two weeks between visits. I must say, I thought it was gorgeous and I've only waited on saying anything because it honestly left me so gutted. It wasn't perfect, it needs some tightening, and I don't think the framing device is incorporated as well as it could be (I love it, but it creates more questions than anything). Definitely four stars, but it's so close to absolute brilliance. I just wish they'd connect some dots and work on the emotional core a little. Act II hit hard, but some of the drama was unconvincing because lines where rushed through. That said, I really can't wait to see this again, if I can. What a production! I strongly agree with this, I thought it was a 5* act 1 and a 3* act 2, a lot of brilliant ideas but not always coherent. I didn't care for the shuffling around of some scenes in act 2, I think it had a negative impact on both the pacing, the humour and the depth of the act. I also got the sense that TG is not necessarily an actors' director and a few of the cast members seemed to be left to their own devices a bit too much. Still, it's a very strong cast and production, there's no reason why it can't enjoy a successful limited season in the West End with some tinkering. |
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Post by Deal J on Sept 21, 2022 9:32:03 GMT
Honestly, I've said it before, but I believe had the little girl been humming the bean theme/Rapunzels aria motif during that prologue, it really would have added so much depth to the framing. Agreed! I think they shoud get rid of the "Are yooooou ready?" bit too, she only needs to ask the old man. |
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Post by og on Sept 21, 2022 10:18:22 GMT
Honestly, I've said it before, but I believe had the little girl been humming the bean theme/Rapunzels aria motif during that prologue, it really would have added so much depth to the framing. Agreed! I think they shoud get rid of the "Are yooooou ready?" bit too, she only needs to ask the old man. 100%, my immediate thought as half the audience muttered a half hearted "yeaah" was 'what are we in for'? |
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Post by johnie21 on Sept 21, 2022 10:51:43 GMT
I think Doubtfire is taking over Phoniex Theatre No ok but I do know that Doubtfire is transfering! |
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Post by Rory on Sept 21, 2022 10:59:10 GMT
Well this is all very tantalising!
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Post by Being Alive on Sept 21, 2022 11:00:29 GMT
Anyway back to Into The Woods - transfer booked and announced soon. Don't know when it announcing but we should see it in the Spring
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Post by Rory on Sept 21, 2022 11:02:58 GMT
Anyway back to Into The Woods - transfer booked and announced soon. Don't know when it announcing but we should see it in the Spring Thanks! Any clues where? |
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Post by TallPaul on Sept 21, 2022 11:14:25 GMT
If it's spring, that means Alex Young should be available for Sky's Edge first. It wouldn't be the same without her!
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Post by og on Sept 21, 2022 14:01:02 GMT
Do hope most of the case transfer with it. London deserves Nicola Hughes' Witch.
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Post by jacob on Sept 21, 2022 17:30:22 GMT
Do hope most of the case transfer with it. London deserves Nicola Hughes' Witch. truly!, I can agree with previous comments about a slightly misguided direction, but the cast is almost perfect. There’s a lot of life within the show but it just needs to find it’s feet. As mentioned, nothing a new AD can’t help to mend. ..Hoping to see this again for sure |
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Post by og on Sept 21, 2022 17:57:55 GMT
and of course meant cast*
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Post by johnie21 on Sept 22, 2022 7:31:47 GMT
Some account member posted that it was being announced this week. Really don't know how I feel regarding Terry Gilliam. But love into the wood.
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Post by alicechallice on Sept 22, 2022 8:03:01 GMT
Some account member posted that it was being announced this week. Really don't know how I feel regarding Terry Gilliam. But love into the wood. Unless you tend to do a thorough background check on the views of the director of everything you ever go & see, I’d say don’t worry too much. |
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Post by max on Sept 22, 2022 8:26:33 GMT
Do hope most of the case transfer with it. London deserves Nicola Hughes' Witch. truly!, I can agree with previous comments about a slightly misguided direction, but the cast is almost perfect. There’s a lot of life within the show but it just needs to find it’s feet. As mentioned, nothing a new AD can’t help to mend. ..Hoping to see this again for sure I think after his many run-ins with film Execs trying to re-steer his wayward projects, I can't really imagine Gilliam being keen on an AD 'over' directing his work. He's already got a co-director, which I imagine might have been partly to give investors more confidence than they'd have in him solo, though I understand she's very good in her own right. |
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Post by og on Sept 22, 2022 9:29:29 GMT
truly!, I can agree with previous comments about a slightly misguided direction, but the cast is almost perfect. There’s a lot of life within the show but it just needs to find it’s feet. As mentioned, nothing a new AD can’t help to mend. ..Hoping to see this again for sure I think after his many run-ins with film Execs trying to re-steer his wayward projects, I can't really imagine Gilliam being keen on an AD 'over' directing his work. He's already got a co-director, which I imagine might have been partly to give investors more confidence than they'd have in him solo, though I understand she's very good in her own right. Nothing to do with them having worked together previously on a number of productions. In fact Hausman came in on Benvenuto Cellini with Gilliam as AD. |
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Post by Rory on Sept 27, 2022 12:43:05 GMT
Might we get the transfer announcement, including details of where and when, this week? Here's hoping!
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Post by og on Sept 30, 2022 6:17:49 GMT
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Post by Rory on Sept 30, 2022 10:14:46 GMT
Might we get the transfer announcement, including details of where and when, this week? Here's hoping! Not this week then 😔 |
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Post by TallPaul on Oct 1, 2022 9:16:15 GMT
Posts relating to the Broadway Cast Recording moved to the thread in International. |
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Post by Rory on Oct 5, 2022 5:47:32 GMT
Baz's article about Aspects of Love says it's previewing from May 12th, so could this go into the Lyric between Bob Marley and Aspects?
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Post by LaLuPone on Oct 5, 2022 6:07:50 GMT
Baz's article about Aspects of Love says it's previewing from May 12th, so could this go into the Lyric between Bob Marley and Aspects? His tweet said March? I guess either the tweet or the article is wrong and he’ll correct the relevant one soon enough. |
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Post by Rory on Oct 5, 2022 6:28:34 GMT
Baz's article about Aspects of Love says it's previewing from May 12th, so could this go into the Lyric between Bob Marley and Aspects? His tweet said March? I guess either the tweet or the article is wrong and he’ll correct the relevant one soon enough. Yes I saw that his tweet byeline said March but his dates in the article are quite specific. |
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Post by og on Oct 5, 2022 7:35:18 GMT
12th May Aspects opens according to Nimax website, so mid Jan to May is a nice window for something woods-like…
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Post by pomegranate on Oct 5, 2022 7:49:02 GMT
12th May Aspects opens according to Nimax website, so mid Jan to May is a nice window for something woods-like… It’d be a shame if the show transfers without Alex Young - she’s in Sky’s Edge at the National in Feb/March |
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 5, 2022 11:22:48 GMT
12th May Aspects opens according to Nimax website, so mid Jan to May is a nice window for something woods-like… If this was opening mid-Jan it would be on sale by now. It isn't - the plan I have heard is April to ensure Alex can be back as the Bakers Wife. |
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