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Post by david on Apr 8, 2020 10:15:03 GMT
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Post by Forrest on Apr 8, 2020 10:47:04 GMT
I finally saw 'One Man, Two Guvnors' last night, and - despite expecting I wouldn't like it much, because I'm not really a comedy person - I found it quite sweet and funny. James Corden was good, I think I enjoyed his interactions with the audience more than his character acting, but Oliver Chris stole the show, I thought - he was superb!
It's not a play I'd say is a must-see (I didn't appreciate all of the humour in it, some bits were a bit odd to me - like the old waiter), but it's kind of fun, and it worked well as a day-brightener after a long work day.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 8, 2020 18:06:53 GMT
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Post by MrBraithwaite on Apr 9, 2020 9:58:13 GMT
It's not a play I'd say is a must-see (I didn't appreciate all of the humour in it, some bits were a bit odd to me - like the old waiter) When I saw that sequence again I was strongly reminded of "Dinner for One", the comedy sketch well known and loved in Germany, but not really in the UK. It's the same type of humour.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 9, 2020 10:09:34 GMT
It's not a play I'd say is a must-see (I didn't appreciate all of the humour in it, some bits were a bit odd to me - like the old waiter) When I saw that sequence again I was strongly reminded of "Dinner for One", the comedy sketch well known and loved in Germany, but not really in the UK. It's the same type of humour. Dont they show it every Christmas on German TV?
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Post by Someone in a tree on Apr 9, 2020 10:14:16 GMT
When I saw that sequence again I was strongly reminded of "Dinner for One", the comedy sketch well known and loved in Germany, but not really in the UK. It's the same type of humour. Dont they show it every Christmas on German TV? Yep and on multiple channels
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Post by Deal J on Apr 9, 2020 11:48:59 GMT
Dont they show it every Christmas on German TV? Yep and on multiple channels Same procedure as last year?
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Post by tonylony on Apr 9, 2020 13:27:45 GMT
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Post by CG on the loose on Apr 9, 2020 16:01:45 GMT
I followed the link last night but didn't get anywhere. As I don't have an IG account maybe that was the reason why I couldn't see anything on her IG page. What did she sing please? I'm really gutted I missed this as I wanted to hear her do something from the Drifters Girl show. I checked by logging out and you do need an account to view IG stories. Though there are (potentially dubious) third party websites that let you watch stories while not logged in. To view with an IG account, you have to click on the circular profile photo on top left. My experience of IG livestreams (as opposed to normal stories) is that as well as being logged in, you need to be viewing on the IG App (on mobile or tablet) rather than via a web browser.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2020 17:26:12 GMT
I'm really excited about Jane Eyre tonight. I saw it twice at the time, and really loved it, but can remember very few actual details of it.
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Post by NeilVHughes on Apr 10, 2020 9:33:46 GMT
These streamed performances have made me really appreciate live Theatre, I know the filming is constrained but find them 2 dimensional and flat, nothing beats the shared experience of being in an audience.
Glad they are being released and have at least 2 Theatre evenings a week but desperately want to walk into a Theatre again.
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Post by Forrest on Apr 10, 2020 10:37:57 GMT
NeilVHughes , I partially agree with you, although I think for me it's more about these streamed productions reinforcing the sad notion that there really is no theatre to see, than about them actually being bad at channelling the magic of it. I've seen a number of National Theatre LIVE productions back home throughout the years, and I've always enjoyed them. I've also spent many hours since I've moved to London at the desks/in front of monitors at the V&A Visual Archive and the NT Archive, and while I was watching recordings - and the experience was admittedly never the same as seeing theatre in person - I've always found them genuinely enchanting. I still walked out utterly shaken up seeing a recording of Katie Mitchell's 'Cleansed' (and had to sit on a bench at Bankside and stare at the sky for a while to clear my head - that was quite an experience!), I was delighted by Rupert Goold's 'Enron' and I laughed out loud at 'Ink' (I was the only one at the V&A, and the incredibly nice guy who was taking care of the the DVDs later asked me if the play was really good, because he could hear me giggle in the next room! luckily, he didn't mind at all), I was absolutely mesmerised by James Macdonald's 'John' (so much so, that I went back to see it at the NT Archive for a second time)... Somehow, I got immersed and lost in all of these, despite the fact that the recordings weren't even that great: they felt like discovering hidden treasures; something I could not really experience, and yet there I was, doing exactly that! Now, the recordings are a reminder of the real theatre experiences that I am missing. And while I do treasure them for that, because some theatre is better than no theatre, I cannot seem to let go and enjoy them fully... On that note, I just came to say that the Berliner Ensemble will be making their recording of Oliver Reese's 'Die Blechtrommel/Tin Drum' available to stream for a week, with English subtitles, starting tonight. I didn't see it when it was recently playing for a few days at the Coronet Theatre, but I remember it got great reviews.
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Post by emsworthian on Apr 10, 2020 11:25:01 GMT
Apologies if already posted somewhere but Chichester FT is streaming "Flowers For Mrs. Harris."
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Post by jerryspringer on Apr 10, 2020 13:46:46 GMT
Yep and on multiple channels Same procedure as last year? Same procedure as every year, Deal J.
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Post by lynette on Apr 10, 2020 18:10:42 GMT
I watched One Man Two guvs. Enjoyed it though can understand why some didn't. I did see it in the theatre and of course this is one that the fourth wall breakdown creates such a great atmosphere that it can’t be reproduced even when well filmed. But it made me appreciate Mr Corden even more- what a clever chap. I know some don’t like him but I do. I would love to see that Othello again. Do you think it on the list?
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Post by peggs on Apr 10, 2020 19:22:01 GMT
Othello is high on my wish list so i'm assuming it won't be and therefore secretly hoping to be wrong. I suspect my picks are probably way down any list.
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Post by theatre241 on Apr 11, 2020 11:40:23 GMT
What did people think of the Jesus Christ Superstar Recording?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2020 12:56:59 GMT
AppleTv are being kind/need someone to watch so are streaming several of their exclusive shows to non paying customers including The Servant, Dickinson and the elephant queen which is awesome (unless of course u already subscribe and then its a bit of a kick in the goolies )
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2020 13:02:07 GMT
What did people think of the Jesus Christ Superstar Recording? That they missed a trick not releasing it as a live album too.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 11, 2020 14:15:36 GMT
Not streaming but Tommy Steels Half a Sixpence has just started on BBC 2. Not seen it in years and Victoria and Abdul with Judi Dench is on tonight
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Post by alece10 on Apr 11, 2020 20:10:38 GMT
If anyone has Virgin Media I've just discovered that they are showing Wind in the Willows on their Ultra HD channel.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Apr 12, 2020 9:05:49 GMT
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Apr 12, 2020 9:29:45 GMT
I watched The Croft last night and A Habit of Art the night before. 'Live' performance is still a great form of entertainment
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Post by theatremadness on Apr 12, 2020 11:44:52 GMT
I tried Jane Eyre but I just couldn't get into it unfortunately - it was all a bit GCSE drama for me but potentially just how it comes across on screen. Not sure about Treasure Island but very excited about Twelfth Night. Saw it live but can't wait to see it again. Also excited to see what the next batch of shows are (hopefully there's more!)
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Post by ruby on Apr 12, 2020 12:50:27 GMT
Am still enjoying Joe Stilgoe's Stilgoe in the Shed on YouTube every day except Sunday. Also Josh Groban's Shower Songs and Gary Barlow's Crooner Sessions.
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Post by Forrest on Apr 12, 2020 14:34:42 GMT
What did people think of the Jesus Christ Superstar Recording? I've just seen it, and, TBH, I thought it was all a bit too... busy. There was just too much going on (in terms of trying to make it cool) for my taste. Having said that, I did love one thing - which was Tim Minchin's Judas. Yes, Judas does get all the coolest songs, but I thought Minchin really gave the story some proper character, he was terrific, I loved him from the moment he walked onto the stage.
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Post by Dr Tom on Apr 12, 2020 20:59:58 GMT
What did people think of the Jesus Christ Superstar Recording? I didn't see this one at the arena tour. This is difficult as it's never been a favourite musical of mine, but I do like a lot of the songs. Main complaint was the vocals. I appreciate they won't have been recorded live, but the lip syncing was terrible. Not too keen on the auto-tuning either, which left rather a tinny sound. It was a rather busy performance, but I do understand how great it is to have these shows provided to entertain us during our extended quarantine. I did enjoy this.
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Post by jojo on Apr 13, 2020 15:21:13 GMT
Are you sure they were lip synching? Sometimes with YouTube the sound and visuals can become out of synch. Something I was reminded of recently when I went to watch back some of the tennis from the London Olympics. It starts off fine, but it's not long before it diverts.
I too felt it all a bit too busy, and trying too hard to be cool, but I have to be honest and admit I was attempting a sewing project at the same time! Loved Minchin. I've never been a big fan of MelC as her vocals are a bit foghorn for my tastes, but she was fine in this. Either she had better direction, or it suited the music. I'd also forgotten all about Chris Moyles, which I was happy with. Thankfully he wasn't on for long.
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Post by theatreliker on Apr 13, 2020 15:45:03 GMT
Any speculation on the next round of NT at Home broadcasts?
I have access to Drama Online which has a lot of NT live recordings. Many are out of copyright (Greek plays, Shakespeare, She Stoops to Conquer, London Assurance) plus modern plays like Les Blancs and Deep Blue Sea. I have a feeling they'll stick to them but would love to see Present Laughter, Skylight, Hangmen, Angels in America on there.
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Post by samuelwhiskers on Apr 13, 2020 17:05:36 GMT
I've been surprised by the choices so far. 1M2G is a slam dunk because it was so popular and has such broad appeal. Jane Eyre feels more niche, and the staging of that production is less accessible to a non-stagey audience. 12th Night and Treasure Island feel more aimed at a young audience, which is slightly odd for a 7pm timeslot.#
Fine productions all, but not the lineup of commercial big hitters I would have expected.
I expect this eclectic range will continue, and we'll continue to see a broad mix of comedy, classics, youth shows and more challenging work.
I'd love to see Follies, London Road, Master Harold and the Boys, and Nine Night.
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