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Post by kirstylovesmusicals on Aug 11, 2021 15:32:14 GMT
I can’t wait for this. Seeing it’s final performance in Newcastle next Saturday with a friend and really hope it’s going to be spectacular!
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Post by barrowside on Aug 11, 2021 16:20:48 GMT
Going to assume Dublin has either been pulled or postponed from the tour. It’s still on sale at the theatre, but has been removed from the shows website. Makes sense as Ireland is definitely a bit behind with the restriction easing. Dublin rescheduled to 23rd March - 27th March 2022 |
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Post by Boob on Aug 11, 2021 18:33:42 GMT
Sneak peak of songs from the sitzprobe You’d think someone could have told the ensemble that it’s being filmed and they should at least pretend to look interested. It’s the most miserable looking sitzprobe video I’ve seen in ages. Still… super excited and hopefully that this will be a hit. |
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Post by HereForTheatre on Aug 11, 2021 18:38:30 GMT
Sneak peak of songs from the sitzprobe You’d think someone could have told the ensemble that it’s being filmed and they should at least pretend to look interested. It’s the most miserable looking sitzprobe video I’ve seen in ages. Still… super excited and hopefully that this will be a hit. It does seem to lack a bit of energy, I very much did notice that and thought it was weird. Perhaps it was at the end of the day or just filmed for that video and they were exhausted or something. |
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Post by TallPaul on Aug 11, 2021 18:42:17 GMT
Maybe it's the thought of visiting Wolverhampton and Hull in quick succession? 🙂
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Post by crabtree on Aug 11, 2021 19:07:33 GMT
one week visits doesn't leave them much time to set up, so perhaps the effects are simple. Intrigued about all the walking armour? Never had much affection for the film - my memory is off it being dark and grubbily photographed.
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Post by kirstylovesmusicals on Aug 12, 2021 17:02:53 GMT
My friend rushed up to Newcastle last night to start work today as a production runner. All he’s told me so far of his working day is “wow”. Lucky sod gets to watch the dress rehearsal tomorrow night whilst I am stuck at work!  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2021 8:08:54 GMT
Opening night in Newcastle last night, and by the look of it a standing ovation!
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Post by firefingers on Aug 15, 2021 12:06:29 GMT
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 15, 2021 16:40:54 GMT
{Spoiler - from Facebook - click to view}
The bed flies. |
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Post by Jon on Aug 15, 2021 17:02:06 GMT
How much does it cost to produce a touring musical cost as £3m seems like a lot for Bedknobs but then again I assume costs for sit down productions in the West End are a lot more.
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Post by emeraldbaudelaire on Aug 15, 2021 17:27:50 GMT
I was just about to ask the same question. £3 million doesn't seem like anything to be snuffed at.
I've seen some snippets here and there of audience reactions on instagram, it seems to be inventive and pretty much what a lot were expecting.
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Post by anthony40 on Aug 15, 2021 17:29:10 GMT
Just booked this to see in Manchester
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Post by Figaro on Aug 15, 2021 17:33:30 GMT
{Spoiler - from Facebook - click to view}
The bed flies. Is there meant to be a link to a photo? |
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Post by danb on Aug 15, 2021 17:39:45 GMT
Ooooh, does it fly on wires or is it on an arm?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 15, 2021 18:13:51 GMT
{Spoiler - from Facebook - click to view}
The bed flies. Is there meant to be a link to a photo? No! |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 15, 2021 18:14:23 GMT
Ooooh, does it fly on wires or is it on an arm? It flies on the power of witchcraft 🧙♀️ |
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Post by og on Aug 15, 2021 18:27:26 GMT
How much does it cost to produce a touring musical cost as £3m seems like a lot for Bedknobs but then again I assume costs for sit down productions in the West End are a lot more. 37 week run, 18 adult cast, average it at £600/week (some on more, some on less) with 10 weeks rehearsal, thats £500,000. Factor in 15(?) musicians, touring crew (stage, sound, lx), child cast + tutoring. Already well over £1million just in bodies. Then add in wages for the creative team who were working on this for the last year. Set construction. Production hires (lighting, sound) for the entire run + rehearsal. Rehearsal room/production prep hires. Venue hires & booking. Logistics to move the show around for 9 months. Insurance to book and produce a touring musical; mid-pandemic. Oh and then Disneys fat cut to license the show in the first place and the rights/royalties to Sherman Brothers. £3mill kinda seems like a bargain. |
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Post by inthenose on Aug 15, 2021 18:31:23 GMT
How much does it cost to produce a touring musical cost as £3m seems like a lot for Bedknobs but then again I assume costs for sit down productions in the West End are a lot more. 37 week run, 18 adult cast, average it at £600/week (some on more, some on less) with 10 weeks rehearsal, thats £500,000. Factor in 15(?) musicians, touring crew (stage, sound, lx), child cast + tutoring. Already well over £1million just in bodies. Then add in wages for the creative team who were working on this for the last year. Set construction. Production hires (lighting, sound) for the entire run + rehearsal. Rehearsal room/production prep hires. Venue hires & booking. Logistics to move the show around for 9 months. Insurance to book and produce a touring musical; mid-pandemic. Oh and then Disneys fat cut to license the show in the first place and the rights/royalties to Sherman Brothers. £3mill kinda seems like a bargain. Casting agent fees, per diems... |
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Post by shady23 on Aug 15, 2021 18:52:41 GMT
Not been on this forum for so long but popped on to read people's thoughts of opening night. Alas nobody else from the board seems to have been there.
This is the show I always wanted to be made into a musical and what they have produced is quite extraordinary. Perhaps, if anything, too ambitious as there is so much that can go wrong every night as the set is very elaborate for a touring production. There is loads going on onstage so I can only imagine what is going on off stage to keep it all moving. Literally.
I won't post any spoilers but it really is the best touring production you will see this year and the leads are perfectly cast. Dianne Pilkington a sarcastic, sassy Eglantine and Charles Brunton a bumbling, excentric Professor are a dream pairing.
The ensemble work their socks off from beginning to end and you would think there was double the cast there is the amount of roles and jobs they have to do throughout.
The magic is wonderful.
There is so much humour and heart.
I absolutely adored it.
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Post by Jon on Aug 15, 2021 19:09:30 GMT
Not been on this forum for so long but popped on to read people's thoughts of opening night. Alas nobody else from the board seems to have been there. This is the show I always wanted to be made into a musical and what they have produced is quite extraordinary. Perhaps, if anything, too ambitious as there is so much that can go wrong every night as the set is very elaborate for a touring production. There is loads going on onstage so I can only imagine what is going on off stage to keep it all moving. Literally. I won't post any spoilers but it really is the best touring production you will see this year and the leads are perfectly cast. Dianne Pilkington a sarcastic, sassy Eglantine and Charles Brunton a bumbling, excentric Professor are a dream pairing. The ensemble work their socks off from beginning to end and you would think there was double the cast there is the amount of roles and jobs they have to do throughout. The magic is wonderful. There is so much humour and heart. I absolutely adored it. Is it like Mary Poppins which was an amalgamation of the books and the film or just based on the film? If it did get a West End season, I wonder which theatre would be suitable as the tour venues are a mix of small and large. |
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Post by HereForTheatre on Aug 15, 2021 19:09:46 GMT
Not been on this forum for so long but popped on to read people's thoughts of opening night. Alas nobody else from the board seems to have been there. This is the show I always wanted to be made into a musical and what they have produced is quite extraordinary. Perhaps, if anything, too ambitious as there is so much that can go wrong every night as the set is very elaborate for a touring production. There is loads going on onstage so I can only imagine what is going on off stage to keep it all moving. Literally. I won't post any spoilers but it really is the best touring production you will see this year and the leads are perfectly cast. Dianne Pilkington a sarcastic, sassy Eglantine and Charles Brunton a bumbling, excentric Professor are a dream pairing. The ensemble work their socks off from beginning to end and you would think there was double the cast there is the amount of roles and jobs they have to do throughout. The magic is wonderful. There is so much humour and heart. I absolutely adored it. Great to get a report back from the show. Very excited to see the show. Nice to see you back. |
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Post by robertb213 on Aug 15, 2021 19:22:37 GMT
Not been on this forum for so long but popped on to read people's thoughts of opening night. Alas nobody else from the board seems to have been there. This is the show I always wanted to be made into a musical and what they have produced is quite extraordinary. Perhaps, if anything, too ambitious as there is so much that can go wrong every night as the set is very elaborate for a touring production. There is loads going on onstage so I can only imagine what is going on off stage to keep it all moving. Literally. I won't post any spoilers but it really is the best touring production you will see this year and the leads are perfectly cast. Dianne Pilkington a sarcastic, sassy Eglantine and Charles Brunton a bumbling, excentric Professor are a dream pairing. The ensemble work their socks off from beginning to end and you would think there was double the cast there is the amount of roles and jobs they have to do throughout. The magic is wonderful. There is so much humour and heart. I absolutely adored it. Thank you, great to hear! What are the songs like? Have they included many from the film? |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 15, 2021 19:36:14 GMT
Not been on this forum for so long but popped on to read people's thoughts of opening night. Alas nobody else from the board seems to have been there. This is the show I always wanted to be made into a musical and what they have produced is quite extraordinary. Perhaps, if anything, too ambitious as there is so much that can go wrong every night as the set is very elaborate for a touring production. There is loads going on onstage so I can only imagine what is going on off stage to keep it all moving. Literally. I won't post any spoilers but it really is the best touring production you will see this year and the leads are perfectly cast. Dianne Pilkington a sarcastic, sassy Eglantine and Charles Brunton a bumbling, excentric Professor are a dream pairing. The ensemble work their socks off from beginning to end and you would think there was double the cast there is the amount of roles and jobs they have to do throughout. The magic is wonderful. There is so much humour and heart. I absolutely adored it. We have missed you shady23! |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Aug 15, 2021 20:24:47 GMT
It can’t be that spectacular if it’s moving venues every week.
Very intrigued to hear reports though with further details!
A standing ovation at a first preview is obligatory.
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