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Post by djdan14 on Nov 5, 2020 23:35:00 GMT
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Post by drfootlights on Nov 5, 2020 23:37:18 GMT
this sounds like it could be fun!
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Nov 6, 2020 16:06:02 GMT
Will definitely be booking the world premiere at Wimbledon. There's usually a red carpet outside which anyone can at least step on to for a photo.
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Post by Dr Tom on Nov 6, 2020 18:45:50 GMT
This should be a lot of fun. When do the tickets go on sale? I can't wait for them to "Let Me In".
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Nov 6, 2020 20:39:40 GMT
13 November for Wimbledon unless ATG cardholders get a presale.
At least one venue - Everyman Theatre Cheltenham - is already on sale. Top price tickets there are £42.
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Nov 13, 2020 14:21:14 GMT
On sale now. No presale or even a reminder from ATG and I forgot to book until a few minutes ago; too late to get decent seats on opening night at the New Wimbledon Theatre but booked two in stalls row A for Saturday evening. Seats from £13, mine cost £42.50.
The three front rows AA, BB and CC are not on sale but could be added later depending on staging, that often happens at Wimbledon.
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Post by Dr Tom on Nov 13, 2020 15:27:14 GMT
On sale now. No presale or even a reminder from ATG and I forgot to book until a few minutes ago; too late to get decent seats on opening night at the New Wimbledon Theatre but booked two in stalls row A for Saturday evening. Seats from £13, mine cost £42.50. The three front rows AA, BB and CC are not on sale but could be added later depending on staging, that often happens at Wimbledon. I was poised for 10am, then got caught up in a work task and it was after 12 before I remembered. A lot of the Stalls were already gone for the first show, so I ended up booking one of the Price Promise seats out to the side. I also intend to see if the first three rows go on sale. Curious to see how this one turns out. I do like the music, but I can't remember the Osmonds having any real jeopardy in their story. |
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Mar 25, 2021 18:04:23 GMT
This is now opening at Leicester Curve on 3 February 2022 for just three days, though not on sale yet. Tour doesn't reach Wimbledon until August 2022. Nearby Bromley is earlier - 26-30 April.
We've booked Ipswich, the second venue on the tour. The front two rows of the stalls there are low-priced @ £23 but from what I recall it's not due to a particularly high stage, just their policy.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 25, 2021 9:17:41 GMT
Extensive tour! TOUR DATES 2022 Thu 3 – Sat 5 Feb LEICESTER Curve Tue 8 – Sat 12 Feb IPSWICH Regent Theatre Tue 15 – Sat 19 Feb GLASGOW King’s Theatre Tue 22 – Sat 26 Feb OXFORD New Theatre Tue 1 – Sat 5 Mar WOKING New Victoria Theatre Tue 8 – Sat 12 Mar CHELTENHAM Everyman Tue 15 – Sat 19 Mar WOLVERHAMPTON Grand Theatre Tue 22 – Sat 26 Mar DUBLIN Bord Gais Energy Theatre Tue 29 Mar – Sat 2 Apr BLACKPOOL Winter Gardens Tue 5 – Sat 9 Apr STOKE-ON-TRENT Regent Theatre Tue 12 – Sat 16 Apr BELFAST Grand Opera House Tue 19 – Sat 23 Apr PETERBOROUGH New Theatre Tue 26 – Sat 30 Apr BROMLEY Churchill Theatre Tue 3 – Sat 7 May NORTHAMPTON Royal & Derngate Tue 26 – Sat 30 Jul SOUTHEND Cliffs Pavilion Tue 2 – Sat 6 Aug YORK Grand Opera House Tue 9 – Sat 13 Aug MANCHESTER Palace Theatre Thu 23 – Sat 27 Aug LONDON New Wimbledon Theatre Tue 30 Aug – Sat 3 Sep TORQUAY Princess Theatre Tue 6 – Sat 10 Sep LIVERPOOL Empire Tue 13 – Sat 17 Sep SUNDERLAND Empire Tue 20 – Sat 24 Sep EDINBURGH Festival Theatre Tue 27 Sep – Sat 1 Oct BRIGHTON Theatre Royal Tue 4 – Sat 8 Oct CARDIFF New Theatre Tue 11 – Sat 15 Oct HIGH WYCOMBE Wycombe Swan Tue 18 – Sat 22 Oct HULL New Theatre Tue 25 – Sat 29 Oct BIRMINGHAM The Alexandra Theatre Tue 1 – Sat 5 Nov ABERDEEN His Majesty’s Theatre Tue 8 – Sat 12 Nov SOUTHAMPTON Mayflower Theatre Tue 15 – Sat 19 Nov DARTFORD The Orchard Theatre Tue 22 – Sat 26 Nov BRADFORD Alhambra Theatre Tue 29 Nov – 3 Dec LLANDUDNO Venue Cymru theosmondsmusical.co.uk |
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Post by sukhavati on Aug 27, 2021 4:02:35 GMT
Awesome - in Edinburgh AFTER the Fringe...
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Post by robertb213 on Nov 23, 2021 23:31:24 GMT
First listen 😀
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Jan 13, 2022 11:59:44 GMT
This is now opening at Leicester Curve on 3 February 2022 for just three days, though not on sale yet. Tour doesn't reach Wimbledon until August 2022. Nearby Bromley is earlier - 26-30 April. We've booked Ipswich, the second venue on the tour. The front two rows of the stalls there are low-priced @ £23 but from what I recall it's not due to a particularly high stage, just their policy. Just been notified that the Ipswich run " has been cancelled due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic". Disappointing for us. Just that week though, still opening at Leicester and all other dates bookable. |
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Post by ladidah on Jan 13, 2022 12:06:46 GMT
I have tickets for this!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 13, 2022 12:32:38 GMT
Me too. There have been some cast announcements. There’s gonna be a lot of teeth on that stage!
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Post by Mark on Jan 13, 2022 12:38:47 GMT
It’s time for shows to stop blaming Covid for everything and just say it’s down to poor ticket sales for cancelled venues. If the first venue is going ahead then no reason Ipswich couldn’t. The only venues with a reasonable means for blaming Covid at the moment are Scottish/Wales/NI.
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Post by Oleanna on Jan 13, 2022 12:46:20 GMT
It’s time for shows to stop blaming Covid for everything and just say it’s down to poor ticket sales for cancelled venues. If the first venue is going ahead then no reason Ipswich couldn’t. The only venues with a reasonable means for blaming Covid at the moment are Scottish/Wales/NI. But poor ticket sales are, in large part, due to COVID? |
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Post by Mark on Jan 13, 2022 13:01:47 GMT
It’s time for shows to stop blaming Covid for everything and just say it’s down to poor ticket sales for cancelled venues. If the first venue is going ahead then no reason Ipswich couldn’t. The only venues with a reasonable means for blaming Covid at the moment are Scottish/Wales/NI. But poor ticket sales are, in large part, due to COVID? But they wouldn't be cancelling those performances if they were sold out. Most shows are struggling with ticket sales due to Covid. It's unfortunate that there's no buyer confidence and especially for new touring shows, but I'm sure if it was Hamilton going on tour it would probably have sold out. |
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Post by firefingers on Jan 14, 2022 0:02:56 GMT
They cite covid as it means they can bring the cancellation under the covid parts of the contracts. In the case theatre workers, it means you don't get paid for that week, and they can do that at essentially no notice. May well mean there aren't cancellation fees with the venues too, but I'm not privy to that info.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2022 0:57:43 GMT
Is there really an audience for this? Yes, there will be ladies of a certain age there, but enough to fill theatres for a week in each venue? I'm not convinced.
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Post by ronnette on Feb 3, 2022 21:59:09 GMT
Anyone in tonight can give us a review?
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Post by drfootlights on Feb 4, 2022 12:00:08 GMT
I was in last night and have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. There is the making of a brilliant show in there.
Curve was absolutely packed and the fans absolutely lapped it it up from the moment it started. There was chanting "WE WANT THE OSMONDS before it started which set up an electric atmosphere. Some standing at the end of Act One and everyone was up standing after the final number until the end.
The book needs tightening but there are some great musical moments. The set is simple but looks really slick and the lighting design is exceptional.
It's not breaking boundaries, bit it is a fun and nostalgic night which I recommend highly!
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Post by Daffodil on Feb 4, 2022 12:23:08 GMT
I agree with the previous comment. The show told their story very well. The boys playing the young Osmonds were great. I really enjoyed the music and the evening flew by. Jay Osmond was there and was happy to pose for selfies with fans.
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Post by ladidah on Feb 7, 2022 9:14:46 GMT
Great news, I'm booked for October.
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Post by lolalou on Feb 7, 2022 9:17:55 GMT
Caught this yesterday. Great bit of storytelling.
Songs performed with hi energy and a blast of nostalgia. Brilliant choreo. Really captured the spirit of the era. The five leads had charisma, sang well with some nifty dancing:
The Osmonds were really huge back in the day
Overall a fun production and a story worth telling
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Feb 24, 2022 3:38:02 GMT
Saw and enjoyed (most) of this at Oxford today. Had a £19.50 senior matinee ticket booked a couple of days ago.
Matinee was cancelled. Notification received at 12.46 while en route in coach from London. Went to theatre on arrival at Oxford and was told on the door that "Jay" had tested positive for COVID, a new Jay was rehearsing, the understudy had already taken a part, but the evening performance would go on. I could get either a transfer to any other performance or a refund. Took nearly an hour to reach the front of the queue for the box office to arrange a switch to tonight though I did get a part refund as a front row single seat had been reduced to £13. Managed to fill the time with a trip to Witney thanks to my bus pass, keeping warm on buses and at Wetherspoons in Witney and the new Wendy's in Oxford.
Unfortunately the start was pushed back to 19.45. The Director came on then and explained what had happened and the show started at 19.50ish. I had been told it finished at 22.15 on Tuesday, the exact departure time of the last coach from Oxford to London that would get me home to Kent so I was expecting to leave a few minutes early, but actually had to miss a fair chunk of the second act including Love Me For A Reason and Crazy Horses, which was disappointing. Got home at 1.30 am instead of the expected 8.30pm. Couldn't even get a train all the way from Victoria - the dreaded replacement bus due to overnight engineering work.
Jay was played by Tristan Whincup, script on tablet in hand, and he did a fine job. It's an interesting story a lot of which I didn't know and is much more than a jukebox musical. The audience loved it. Pleased I've also got bookings at Bromley and Wimbledon and will hopefully see the whole show then. Most of my theatre trips go smoothly and I can cope with the occasional one that doesn't.
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