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Post by Scswp on Nov 15, 2017 16:34:47 GMT
I do wonder what Angela Lansbury and Imelda Staunton would have been like in this role? Personally, I think they both would have been great. I’ve never seen Lansbury live, but I have seen Staunton. I actually think Staunton is a better actress and singer than Glenn Close and I think she would make a magnificent Norma.
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Post by distantcousin on Nov 16, 2017 11:34:45 GMT
In Birmingham next week .... not sold very well it’s on travelzoo for £18 ... got tickets tonight but website is shockingly slow and keeps having errors and makes you wait in line till it allows you on  Took 2 of us 40 mins to book on 2 devices crazy .... but got £36. Seats for £18 yay Gawd! It's selling quite well in Southampton - Saturday matinee only had limited tickets left. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2017 13:27:24 GMT
Saw in Birmingham last night - in great shape, looks and sounds fabulous. Danny Mac and Ria really a great pairing!
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Post by drowseychap on Nov 17, 2017 1:13:56 GMT
Saw it last night in Birmingham about 3/4 full maybe think some cast had family in some whooping screaming and yelling at in opportune moments .... all in all enjoyable which for me was disappointing as it’s one of my all time faves too .... saw West End show 5 times the faith b tour ... the tiny but excellent crh production with the fabulous Katherine evens .... and Glenn close last year .who when I saw her was amazing ..
I can see what people were saying about the car chase etc for me I’d have preferred what they did in ENO 2 guys running around in the dark carrying headlights .... much more effective .... Norma’s costumes yuk ! Pretty good staging and lighting .... Danny Mac was ok at best .... very disappointed in Ria sadly ... she struggled esp with higher register maybe the matinee strained her voice ? But got very irritating which was a shame ...... the saving grace was the orchestra hearing the wonderful score .... and the guy playing max .... head and shoulders above everyone else a true class act ..... sublime ...... rest of my family who had never seen it loved it .... so as I say my own personal thoughts ..... glad I only paid £18 with travel zoo
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Post by drowseychap on Nov 17, 2017 1:18:39 GMT
Now that’s how to do it
Imagine her in this production with the orchestra .... that look 👀 at the end wonderful
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2017 5:10:29 GMT
Based on that clip not for me. Good voice but acting wise its a bit too stereotypical musical theatre
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Post by distantcousin on Nov 17, 2017 14:19:49 GMT
Now that’s how to do it Imagine her in this production with the orchestra .... that look 👀 at the end wonderful
Indeed. For me La Evans was far and away in the top 3 all time Norma's. Absolutely amazing.
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Post by bimse on Nov 17, 2017 15:14:18 GMT
Now that’s how to do it Imagine her in this production with the orchestra .... that look 👀 at the end wonderful
Indeed. For me La Evans was far and away in the top 3 all time Norma's. Absolutely amazing.
I really enjoyed this clip, thanks for posting, a great performance, yes musical theatre (not meant in any derogatory way). I think Ria Jones is tremendous in the current tour and can’t wait to see her again. I hadn’t realised Kathryn Evans is married to Peter Purves . But I can’t help thinking , there’s a brilliant casting idea for Norma Desmond .... Paul O’Grady ! What’s his singing like? |
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Post by chernjam on Nov 17, 2017 16:33:02 GMT
Was able to find a few Youtube clips of the UK tour after seeing the Evans one last night (am I the only one who when they click one of these posts to see what someone else shares ends up on youtube for at least another hour watching other Sunset clips?)
Anyway - it looks like the curve production is really unique. It's cool to see another staging and from the small clip I saw, Ria sounds phenomenal. Curious though, when it ends is there anything on the screens like there was in the ENO produciton?
(As for Evans, she has a tremendous voice, but that whole small production/actors playing instruments thing to me doesn't work with this... I know ALW heaped praise on it when it opened, but the fact that the follow up had a 50 piece orchestra says it all)
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Post by richey on Nov 17, 2017 23:11:55 GMT
Was able to find a few Youtube clips of the UK tour after seeing the Evans one last night (am I the only one who when they click one of these posts to see what someone else shares ends up on youtube for at least another hour watching other Sunset clips?) Curious though, when it ends is there anything on the screens like there was in the ENO produciton? No it goes straight to blackout. There is a video of it on YouTube |
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Post by drowseychap on Nov 18, 2017 0:39:37 GMT
Was able to find a few Youtube clips of the UK tour after seeing the Evans one last night (am I the only one who when they click one of these posts to see what someone else shares ends up on youtube for at least another hour watching other Sunset clips?) Anyway - it looks like the curve production is really unique. It's cool to see another staging and from the small clip I saw, Ria sounds phenomenal. Curious though, when it ends is there anything on the screens like there was in the ENO produciton? (As for Evans, she has a tremendous voice, but that whole small production/actors playing instruments thing to me doesn't work with this... I know ALW heaped praise on it when it opened, but the fact that the follow up had a 50 piece orchestra says it all) Yep that’s what I was saying Evans was fantastic live in the show ... but with an orchestra behind her would have really blown everyone away such a shame she didn’t have at least what ria has |
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Post by aliwag on Nov 20, 2017 12:52:14 GMT
Saw this in Birmingham on Saturday and absolutely loved it. not a weak cast member among them and the band was brilliant. So lovely to see a lot of the audience staying behind to listen to the play out rather than rushing off home
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Post by richey on Nov 22, 2017 19:42:31 GMT
New promo video with some clips from the tour
Check out @sunsetblvduk’s Tweet:
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Post by chernjam on Nov 22, 2017 23:38:54 GMT
Thanks for posting the new promo - it looks fantastic ... would really love to see the Perfect Year - that looked beautiful
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Post by dazzerlump on Nov 23, 2017 12:23:24 GMT
Now that’s how to do it Imagine her in this production with the orchestra .... that look 👀 at the end wonderful Evans was stunning live, its the first time I ever experienced a standing ovation mid show when she sang As if We never Said Goodbye |
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Post by HereForTheatre on Nov 23, 2017 13:04:31 GMT
I don't really think that captures it very well truth be told. But they did use one of the best moments/songs to focus on. That scene looks even more beautiful in real life.
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 23, 2017 15:01:24 GMT
The trailer left me feeling a bit flat - this is my favourite ALW score, but it doesn't look like it's been done particularly well. I also wasn't particularly impressed with Ria, who seems a bit average? I'm only judging from that as I've not had the opportunity to see the tour yet - though I definitely will
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Post by ensembleswings on Nov 23, 2017 18:45:34 GMT
Looking forward to seeing this early next year. Managed to get half price tickets for the Wednesday evening thanks to a 'black friday' deal showing with my atg theatre card
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Post by richey on Nov 24, 2017 6:08:40 GMT
The trailer left me feeling a bit flat - this is my favourite ALW score, but it doesn't look like it's been done particularly well. I also wasn't particularly impressed with Ria, who seems a bit average? I'm only judging from that as I've not had the opportunity to see the tour yet - though I definitely will I'd have to agree with you to an extent. I've seen the show already and the trailer doesn't really do it justice. In fact it seems a bit half-hearted, it's almost like they just filmed her singing one song and chucked a few clips in to liven it up. Don't let it put you off seeing it. If you're a fan of the score then it's worth going just to hear the orchestra playing it. |
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Post by danb on Nov 24, 2017 8:29:06 GMT
BOGOF for Bristol at the moment with a black Friday deal. Don’t mind if I do! 👍
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Post by anthony on Nov 24, 2017 9:17:44 GMT
BOGOF for Bristol at the moment with a black Friday deal. Don’t mind if I do! 👍 Where is this Black Friday deal? Can't find anything  |
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Post by danb on Nov 24, 2017 9:27:49 GMT
BLACKFRIDAY in the promo code box.
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Post by Brian on Dec 12, 2017 18:28:57 GMT
I saw this recently and found it disappointing. The score has some great moments but overall, the production fell a bit flat for me.
Ria Jones has a terrific voice but I felt the characterisation strayed into pantomime at times. There was inappropriate laughter at times and overall, I didn't find any of the characters to be particularly sympathetic- with the result that I wasn't really invested in what happened to them. It's a good story but the execution felt a bit hammy.
Danny Mac is very talented and easy on the eye.
On the positive side, the production itself was gorgeous to look at and nicely put together. Nice to have a full orchestra.
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Post by theatreian on Dec 15, 2017 14:28:31 GMT
Here's a clip of Petula my favourite Norma at the height of her performance.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 15, 2017 14:55:42 GMT
Here's a clip of Petula my favourite Norma at the height of her performance. She certainly scores top marks for the eye brows. |
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Took 2 of us 40 mins to book on 2 devices crazy .... but got £36. Seats for £18 yay 
