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Post by talkingheads on Mar 18, 2020 22:58:04 GMT
If you're into binging series, the superb comedian Mae Martin's series Feel Good is on All4, I loved episode 1.
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Post by londonpostie on Mar 19, 2020 9:48:14 GMT
Meanwhile, from artea in the Plays forum: La Ménagerie de verre, opened at the Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe in Paris a couple of week ago. Of the four reviews I read, 2 loved it and 2 hated it. Le Monde said the actors were under-prepared (left to their own devices) and the set was particularly ugly before continuing to give it quite a poetic kicking. I guess van Hove rushed back from New York to do it. It has obviously been taken off now in Paris and I would rate the chances of Isabelle Huppert turning up at the Barbican in June at zero. Yet still the Barbican is selling tickets for it with no word of warning. I think you'd be mad to buy any now. All is not lost however. If you're quick, Radio 3 has the play available for a few more days. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0b91sqp . It's wonderful. Anastasia Hille in particular is superb. I can't imagine how Isabelle Huppert could be better (can it even work without the southern US accents?) - but I would still like to know the French for "gentleman caller". It would have to be an approximation I reckon. Galant homme? An excellent tortured Streetcar is also available now. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08k4s1p . Both plays come with worthwhile introductions, esp Menagerie. |
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Post by Kevin on Mar 19, 2020 12:36:38 GMT
Meanwhile, from artea in the Plays forum: La Ménagerie de verre, opened at the Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe in Paris a couple of week ago. Of the four reviews I read, 2 loved it and 2 hated it. Le Monde said the actors were under-prepared (left to their own devices) and the set was particularly ugly before continuing to give it quite a poetic kicking. I guess van Hove rushed back from New York to do it. It has obviously been taken off now in Paris and I would rate the chances of Isabelle Huppert turning up at the Barbican in June at zero. Yet still the Barbican is selling tickets for it with no word of warning. I think you'd be mad to buy any now. All is not lost however. If you're quick, Radio 3 has the play available for a few more days. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0b91sqp . It's wonderful. Anastasia Hille in particular is superb. I can't imagine how Isabelle Huppert could be better (can it even work without the southern US accents?) - but I would still like to know the French for "gentleman caller". It would have to be an approximation I reckon. Galant homme? An excellent tortured Streetcar is also available now. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08k4s1p . Both plays come with worthwhile introductions, esp Menagerie. I love Streetcar, thanks for the heads up! |
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Post by alece10 on Mar 19, 2020 17:36:07 GMT
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Post by alece10 on Mar 19, 2020 17:40:49 GMT
John Wilson Prom from 2017 is on BBC4 tonight at 10pm
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Post by londonpostie on Mar 19, 2020 18:24:52 GMT
The Paris Opera is stepping up in a big way: The great opera classics available online for free From 17 March, the Paris Opera will be putting its most beautiful shows from its archives online free of charge. From Don Giovanni to Swan Lake and The Tales of Hoffmann, there are many great classics to see or rediscover from home. The complete program: March 17 - 22: Manon (2020) March 23 - 29: Don Giovanni (2019) March 30 - April 5: Swan Lake (2019) April 6 - 12: The Barber of Seville (2014) April 13 - 19: Tribute to Jerome Robbins (2018) April 20 - 26: The Tales of Hoffmann (2016) April 27 - May 3: Carmen (2017) March 17 - May 3: Cycle of Tchaikovsky's six symphonies played by the Orchestra of the Paris National Opera, conducted by Philippe Jordan Find all performances on the website www.operadeparis.fr/ |
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Post by theatremadness on Mar 19, 2020 19:04:02 GMT
John Wilson Prom from 2017 is on BBC4 tonight at 10pm Says John Williams not John Wilson on my EPG! |
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Post by robertb213 on Mar 19, 2020 20:18:02 GMT
A recording of the musical Myth, performed at The Other Palace in 2018.
Sam Cassidy (the creator) posted this on his Instagram so I assume it's ok to post here.
Cast includes Joel Harper Jackson, Jodie Steele, Zoe Birkett, Jodie Jacobs and Diana Vickers.
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Post by alece10 on Mar 19, 2020 21:05:02 GMT
John Wilson Prom from 2017 is on BBC4 tonight at 10pm Says John Williams not John Wilson on my EPG! God my eyesight is getting worse. Thanks the correction. I'm sure its still worth a watch. |
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Post by theatremadness on Mar 19, 2020 21:13:37 GMT
Says John Williams not John Wilson on my EPG! God my eyesight is getting worse. Thanks the correction. I'm sure its still worth a watch. Haha just didn't want you to get disappointed! From what I remember, I enjoyed it but was surprised at how little I knew beyond the famous movie themes. |
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Post by crowblack on Mar 19, 2020 21:17:52 GMT
I've just signed up for BFI player, though I don't think I can play it on my TV unless I get an amazon stick. Our desktop has a good screen though!
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Post by Dawnstar on Mar 19, 2020 23:28:19 GMT
The Paris Opera is stepping up in a big way: The great opera classics available online for free From 17 March, the Paris Opera will be putting its most beautiful shows from its archives online free of charge. From Don Giovanni to Swan Lake and The Tales of Hoffmann, there are many great classics to see or rediscover from home. The complete program: March 17 - 22: Manon (2020) March 23 - 29: Don Giovanni (2019) March 30 - April 5: Swan Lake (2019) April 6 - 12: The Barber of Seville (2014) April 13 - 19: Tribute to Jerome Robbins (2018) April 20 - 26: The Tales of Hoffmann (2016) April 27 - May 3: Carmen (2017) March 17 - May 3: Cycle of Tchaikovsky's six symphonies played by the Orchestra of the Paris National Opera, conducted by Philippe Jordan Find all performances on the website www.operadeparis.fr/
Unfortunately, having looked at the website, it appears they're not available to watch in the UK.
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Post by londonpostie on Mar 20, 2020 5:43:57 GMT
Can't find it on the English-language site either. Don't know what to say ... sorry! If you didn't see it, the link about to www.marquee.tv/ offers some good things. |
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