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Post by jamb0r on Mar 24, 2018 9:11:18 GMT
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Post by alece10 on Mar 24, 2018 10:59:44 GMT
They always are very professional as are the performances. Ive been going to West End Eurovision for years now and its honestly one of the best nights out, plus you are helping a great cause. I am always amazed by the standard of the performances. The casts really go to town both musically and staging. You can tell they have put a lot of work into the routines and not just cobbled something together at the last minute. The show used to be at 11.30pm and finished about 3am or later if you went to the after show party. That was even more impressive to think that the casts had just come off stage, legged it to the Dominion and performed all over again. The one thing that will be missing having it on a Sunday now is that everyone will probably be sober. Part of the fun of the late night show was that most people (myself not included) had had one or two drinks before the show which created a great atmosphere. |
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Post by jamb0r on Mar 24, 2018 11:15:27 GMT
Well I'm going for the first time this year, and your post has made me even more excited. Wasn't really sure what to expect but it sounds like a lot of fun! 😀
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Post by alece10 on Mar 24, 2018 11:37:29 GMT
Well I'm going for the first time this year, and your post has made me even more excited. Wasn't really sure what to expect but it sounds like a lot of fun! 😀 See you there  If you want to get an idea of previous shows there are quite a few clips on you tube, especially good is BOM doing Ding a Dong. |
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Post by londonmzfitz on Apr 6, 2018 16:01:18 GMT
On Twitter -
DON'T MISS! #WEEurovision 2018 on Sun 22 April will include special performances by this year's brilliant UK @eurovision entry @surieofficial & 2017 UK entry @luciejones1
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Judges announced for glittering return of West End Eurovision! Stand up star @tomallencomedy La Cage Aux Folles star John Partridge @mustbejp & showbiz legend @arlenephillips will be in the hot seats Sun 22 April
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Post by 49thand8th on Apr 6, 2018 19:25:35 GMT
Not sure where that tweet came from, but here's a clickable variant:
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Post by alece10 on Apr 21, 2018 7:14:39 GMT
Has anyone seen any ticket discounts for this show tomorrow?
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Post by n1david on Apr 21, 2018 7:59:00 GMT
Two for one tickets here - says it’s for industry but it looks like it’s just a code. Not sure if it’s really two for one or half price...
Can’t seem to get the image to link but the code is MADEURO bookable online or by phone. Seen on the Facebook feed of MAD Trust.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 21, 2018 9:16:52 GMT
Two for one tickets here - says it’s for industry but it looks like it’s just a code. Not sure if it’s really two for one or half price... Can’t seem to get the image to link but the code is MADEURO bookable online or by phone. Seen on the Facebook feed of MAD Trust. Thanks a lot. I only want one ticket so hope they will do half price |
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Post by alece10 on Apr 22, 2018 21:50:21 GMT
Well it was a fantastic night. New smaller venue but we'll suited.
8 shows performed and the overall winner was Phantom who did an hilarious version of Conchita Wurst's Eurovision entry. All the entries were brilliant however Hamilton came last which was a surprise.
We had intervalue performances from the UK's Eurovision entry and Lucy Jones from last year.
Graham Norton was there to present the prize and lots of cast members from the shows. 42nd Street did Boom Bang A Bang and Lulu popped up at the end.
Hopefully west end eurovision will be back next year.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Apr 23, 2018 10:40:50 GMT
I loved this, although I must admit the vibe was different to previous WEE. Probably it being Sunday evening rather than early hours after shows as previous. Quite surprised the audience wasn't up and dancing through Suris song, which I really like. Loved 42nd Street Boom Bang A Bang with a salsa twist, shame it didn't get more points. Phantom well deserved winner, they totally got the idea of the evening whereas Hamilton, who gave a good performance played it "straight" and not for laughs. Should have researched previous winners. Loved Dreamgirls too, very entertaining.
To clarify the comment made by the MAD Ambassador about the last guy getting heckled off stage in 2014, that was nothing to do with the charity. From memory, he'd put on a show and not paid the actors, so when he started talking there were shouts of "pay your actors". Nowt to do with MAD.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 23, 2018 15:04:00 GMT
Agree about the atmosphere but in the olden days most of the audience were drunk by the time it started and by the time it finished at 3am some were incapable of walking out.
Although I thought it was a pretty good atmosphere and everyone was having fun.
Also agree about Hamilton. They didn't quite get the idea which is to send up the song. Their song was clever rather her than funny. The essential element of a winner is camp and OTT which phantom had.
Definately one of the best nights out in ages.
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Post by jamb0r on Apr 23, 2018 15:46:21 GMT
Well I had never been before but I LOVED this last night! I knew from the introductory musical related stand up comedy section by the host that I would be enjoying the rest of the evening. Definitely well deserved winners - when those beards lit up with LEDs I had tears running down my cheeks.
Really hope this continues next year!
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Post by anita on Apr 24, 2018 9:21:13 GMT
Expected the performances to be on Youtube by now. Does anyone have any clips?
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Post by alece10 on Apr 24, 2018 9:29:41 GMT
Expected the performances to be on Youtube by now. Does anyone have any clips? They usually put them on after a few days. I have clip of the winning song and a few pictures but wouldn't want to put the video on you tube as its probably against copyright |
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Post by theatrefan82 on Apr 24, 2018 13:36:15 GMT
Did they announce the date for when the next West End Bares event will be this year? |
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Post by n1david on Apr 24, 2018 13:46:56 GMT
West End Bares 28/10 Shaftesbury Theatre 7pm and 9.30pm
MAD Drag Night 15/7
West End Christmas 2/12
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Post by theatrefan82 on Apr 24, 2018 14:41:54 GMT
West End Bares 28/10 Shaftesbury Theatre 7pm and 9.30pm MAD Drag Night 15/7 West End Christmas 2/12 Thanks very much for the reply, hugely appreciated |
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Post by alece10 on Apr 26, 2018 10:48:12 GMT
MAD Trust have put on Facebook that there will be highlights available soon. They are just finishing editing them.
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Post by n1david on Feb 6, 2019 10:58:30 GMT
West End Eurovision 2019 on 28 April at Adelphi Theatre.
Tickets on sale Friday 8 Feb at 10am.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Feb 6, 2019 11:02:36 GMT
West End Eurovision 2019 on 28 April at Adelphi Theatre. Tickets on sale Friday 8 Feb at 10am. Aw, thanks for that, wondered if they'd be doing it again. Much as I enjoyed last year, I might hold off and get tickets nearer the time this year (especially as I'll be in Berlin on Friday). |
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Post by alece10 on Feb 6, 2019 13:22:05 GMT
Great news.
This is one of my favourite nights in the theatre. As camp as a row of tents.
Let's hope a couple of the new shows in the west end enter into the fun of it.
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Post by blobble84 on Feb 7, 2019 13:28:22 GMT
Pre sale with 10% off for anyone on LW Theatres mailing list.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Feb 7, 2019 15:45:47 GMT
Pre sale with 10% off for anyone on LW Theatres mailing list. Just saw this, tix (with sale discount) £51, 41 and ?-£37-? Lots of seats in grey, which is of course excellent ... |
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Post by alece10 on Feb 7, 2019 16:46:24 GMT
Pre sale with 10% off for anyone on LW Theatres mailing list. Just saw this, tix (with sale discount) £51, 41 and ?-£37-? Lots of seats in grey, which is of course excellent ... And of course it's all for a very good cause. |
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