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Post by dennisthemenace on Aug 26, 2021 18:04:27 GMT
I decided to book tickets for this in Bristol as it is one of my favourite films and it only appears to be playing for three days! Surprisingly short stints Four days including matinee everyday bar one.
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Post by Boob on Aug 27, 2021 13:02:57 GMT
The newly released production shots look great. Can’t wait to see this in Woking.
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Post by robertb213 on Aug 27, 2021 14:07:40 GMT
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Post by fluxcapacitor on Aug 29, 2021 6:17:03 GMT
A good review for this from Whatsonstage, though the reviewer seems to think “The Age of Not Believing” is a standout new song. I think the Sherman Brothers would have something to say about that…
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Post by drfootlights on Aug 29, 2021 10:52:33 GMT
“Nobody’s Problem” is written by the Sherman’s too!
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Post by shady23 on Aug 29, 2021 11:44:02 GMT
My favourite songs in this production are "step in the right direction" and "onward" plus the staging of Portobello Road is something pretty special.
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Post by fluxcapacitor on Aug 29, 2021 16:15:34 GMT
“Nobody’s Problem” is written by the Sherman’s too! Oh yes! It wasn’t in the original cut of the movie which I grew up with, but I see it’s in the restored version. In which case, it’s even sloppier research and writing in that review - especially when she introduces the movie as one we all “know and love”. She obviously doesn’t know it very well! A bit of a kick in the teeth to the writers of the new material too that the only two “new” songs she commends are… well… not new at all Do people not proof read or fact check before publishinf reviews these days?
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Post by Jon on Aug 29, 2021 18:08:01 GMT
I'm surprised they didn't get Richard Sherman to help write new songs but I guess he is essentially retired now as he's 93.
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Post by sprampster on Aug 29, 2021 22:08:10 GMT
Saw the show this afternoon and quite interesting as also watched Mary Poppins in town last night ! B&B is VERY theatrical and in some ways a very British show ! Was often reminded of Lion Witch and Wardrobe in terms of story line not sure who came first Norton or Lewis but def nods to both stories and worlds !
No applause for the bed and have to say the larger set pieces just need a bit more oomph and speed ! The broomstick and bed just need that bit more of a lift so to speak Won’t post actual spoilers but the puppetry is excellent
So think the show will find a lot of fans and for me I am actually gonna go and see it again in Southend
The ensemble work their socks off the cast are all enchanting and with a little tweak in terms of the main magic it will do well !!
Plus it is NOT the film just plonked on stage you can see the creatives have a lot of respect for the original but have made a theatre show !!
Current creative for beauty and the beast take note
“Just because you can doesn’t mean you should “ theatre is at its best when you lose yourself in the storytelling and not when you think OK let stick a video screen onstage !!
Bedknobs and Broomsticks is all the stronger for being a theatre production and NOT a theme park show x
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Post by westended on Aug 30, 2021 8:53:20 GMT
Does anyone have a picture of the Understudies list?
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Post by Jon on Aug 30, 2021 9:05:05 GMT
I would point that Disney aren't directly involved in Bedknobs other than from licensing the show to Michael Harrison who is the actual producer of the show.
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Post by sprampster on Aug 30, 2021 9:42:13 GMT
One thing as well there were no programmes at Canterbury are they not avaialble yet?
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Post by richey on Aug 30, 2021 10:11:45 GMT
Just looking at tickets for Manchester, a lot of the Stalls ones left are under the overhang of the balcony. Do you think I would miss much if I got one of those seats?
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Post by sprampster on Aug 30, 2021 10:18:48 GMT
Just looking at tickets for Manchester, a lot of the Stalls ones left are under the overhang of the balcony. Do you think I would miss much if I got one of those seats? personally would say the show is best viewed from the dress if you can to avoid an overhang if you cant get front stalls.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 30, 2021 14:46:33 GMT
Just looking at tickets for Manchester, a lot of the Stalls ones left are under the overhang of the balcony. Do you think I would miss much if I got one of those seats? Some photos on seatplan.. looks like you can go quite far back before losing anything. Click around, they don’t all have photos but several do. seatplan.com/manchester/opera-house-venue/seating-plan/
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Post by richey on Aug 30, 2021 14:55:31 GMT
Just looking at tickets for Manchester, a lot of the Stalls ones left are under the overhang of the balcony. Do you think I would miss much if I got one of those seats? Some photos on seatplan.. looks like you can go quite far back before losing anything. Click around, they don’t all have photos but several do. seatplan.com/manchester/opera-house-venue/seating-plan/Cheers Burlybear, I've booked seats up in the circle (it's the Palace not Opera House btw) on the end of a row for hubby's long legs.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2021 14:57:11 GMT
Does anyone have a picture of the Understudies list? Someone tweeted it here...
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 30, 2021 16:18:32 GMT
Cheers Burlybear, I've booked seats up in the circle (it's the Palace not Opera House btw) on the end of a row for hubby's long legs. Glad you told me, I’d have been turning up at the wrong place!
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Post by Jon on Aug 30, 2021 17:27:46 GMT
BurlyBeaR will be pleased that Bedknobs has a bear in the cast...
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Post by drowseychap on Aug 31, 2021 0:36:34 GMT
Im really surprised how tickets prices very amongst the theatres .... ones I looked at were often less than 1/4 sold too .... 60-£80 for decent seat in brum ... Sheffield decent seat for £25,.... Northampton only selling parts of the theatre £35-55 Wolverhampton do one better than restricted view they have listening only seats for £32 ? ! And upper circle off sale ... some theatres top price £91
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Post by elfie1984 on Sept 2, 2021 7:00:22 GMT
I’m so intrigued by this show as I love the film. It seems there’s mixed reactions but some online reviews have been very positive.
Do you think this show will have a West End transfer? Perhaps for a limited period?
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Post by stevejohnson678 on Sept 2, 2021 9:31:50 GMT
New dates! This is heading to The Lowry in March 2022. Tickets on pre-sale to members today, general sale from tomorrow.
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Post by richey on Sept 3, 2021 9:10:10 GMT
New dates! This is heading to The Lowry in March 2022. Tickets on pre-sale to members today, general sale from tomorrow. Just got an email for this. Surprised it's coming back to here so soon as there's still loads of unsold seats at the Opera House in October
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 3, 2021 12:36:22 GMT
New dates! This is heading to The Lowry in March 2022. Tickets on pre-sale to members today, general sale from tomorrow. Just got an email for this. Surprised it's coming back to here so soon as there's still loads of unsold seats at the Opera House in October Probably because it’s on at the Palace 😉
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Post by richey on Sept 3, 2021 15:47:30 GMT
Just got an email for this. Surprised it's coming back to here so soon as there's still loads of unsold seats at the Opera House in October Probably because it’s on at the Palace 😉 can you hear me swearing from there Mr B?
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Post by HereForTheatre on Sept 8, 2021 16:27:44 GMT
running time anyone please?
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Post by Being Alive on Sept 8, 2021 18:58:09 GMT
running time anyone please? It was about 2hrs 45 in London from memory.
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Post by fluxcapacitor on Sept 9, 2021 9:46:32 GMT
running time anyone please? It was about 2hrs 45 in London from memory. Did I miss a workshop performance in London or something?! I've been patiently waiting for it to come nearer so I could see it.
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Post by PhantomNcl on Sept 9, 2021 10:37:19 GMT
running time anyone please? It was around 2h35 in Newcastle - act 1 1h10, 20 min interval, 1h5 act 2
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Post by Being Alive on Sept 9, 2021 11:48:55 GMT
It was about 2hrs 45 in London from memory. Did I miss a workshop performance in London or something?! I've been patiently waiting for it to come nearer so I could see it. HA I 100% posted this in the wrong thread! 😂 I was reading this and Bat Out Of Hell at the same time and posted the wrong one
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