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Post by firefingers on May 21, 2021 17:38:21 GMT
Interesting. The Broaway version made the stalls table seating which was amazing, guess they are thinking along the same lines.
With this, Fiddler and The Jungle, what makes The Playhouse so suited to turning into a non-traditional theatre space.
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Post by partytentdown on May 21, 2021 17:52:49 GMT
Has it been announced when it goes on sale?
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Post by poster J on May 21, 2021 18:22:01 GMT
I'd be very surprised if they stayed for over four months tbh They have apparently committed to 6months (performances) and the 5 weeks of rehearsal. Wow that's a lot longer than I was expecting - slightly less stressed about getting a ticket now!
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Post by poster J on May 21, 2021 18:22:34 GMT
With this, Fiddler and The Jungle, what makes The Playhouse so suited to turning into a non-traditional theatre space. ATG being willing to put money into it?
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Post by ceebee on May 21, 2021 18:33:14 GMT
I saw this a Studio 54 in NYC and it'll need to be special to beat that production. My hunch is that it might be really special.
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Post by saral on May 21, 2021 19:07:59 GMT
Has it been announced when it goes on sale? Baz said 28 June
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2021 20:08:21 GMT
I wish it wasnt in the round. Whenever i see that type of production, the big moments are always done with me looking at the actors back.
I'll wait to hear if there is a best place to sit before i book.
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 21, 2021 21:34:10 GMT
I wish it wasnt in the round. Whenever i see that type of production, the big moments are always done with me looking at the actors back. I'll wait to hear if there is a best place to sit before i book. I now hear it may NOT be in the round, but may have some audience seats on stage. It’s actually not been finalised yet!
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2021 23:47:21 GMT
Fingers crossed, it's not. And then i can avoid stage seats like the plague too. The thought of seating on stage, that close to the cast brings me out in hives at the mere thought of interaction!
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Post by sfsusan on May 22, 2021 19:33:00 GMT
The thought of seating on stage, that close to the cast brings me out in hives Somewhere I read that if you DON'T want to be dragged into some 'interactive' performance, just jump up and down and seem super-eager to be picked. The performers supposedly avoid those folks since they'll tend to be limelight hogs. Of course, that also risks getting picked because you're so eager...
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Post by FairyGodmother on May 23, 2021 9:51:46 GMT
Don't do whatever I do. I seem to be catnip to magicians. Perhaps I just look gullible?
(Although I did once get a packet of biscuits out of being dragged onstage at the Edinburgh Fringe, so...)
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Post by showtoones on May 23, 2021 20:46:57 GMT
I'd be very surprised if they stayed for over four months tbh They have apparently committed to 6months (performances) and the 5 weeks of rehearsal. I would think that if the run is successful, and Eddie and Jessie have to leave after six months, they’ll just re-cast the roles. I think it all depends about how well it sells, running costs, and if there’s another show booked into the theatre.
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Post by Being Alive on May 27, 2021 14:55:33 GMT
They have apparently committed to 6months (performances) and the 5 weeks of rehearsal. I would think that if the run is successful, and Eddie and Jessie have to leave after six months, they’ll just re-cast the roles. I think it all depends about how well it sells, running costs, and if there’s another show booked into the theatre. And if they do, can they cast Billie Piper as Sally please?
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2021 15:13:11 GMT
And if they do, can they cast Billie Piper as Sally please? OOH! Then they can replace Mein Herr with 'Because We Want To'.
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Post by dave on May 30, 2021 22:21:30 GMT
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Post by Seriously on May 30, 2021 23:13:38 GMT
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Post by fiyero on May 31, 2021 10:35:29 GMT
I think I need to start saving for this one. I loved my immersive seat at Fiddler on the Roof (a bargain one at the back which was priced higher later) and really felt I would have missed out sitting up in the traditionally cheap seats. These plans look like they do incorporate the whole theatre more though.
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Post by Seriously on May 31, 2021 11:50:17 GMT
It looks like they're planning to change backstage, reducing the amount of (already few) dressing rooms.
It's never easy working on a show at The Playhouse, so that won't help if it happens.
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Post by princeton on May 31, 2021 13:00:36 GMT
They certainly seem to be losing quite a bit of dressing room space to kitchen, bar and lounge space (and only gaining a very small amount from using the existing orchestra pit and storage space). Though they are creating additional dressing room space for the 'pre-show cast' at the rear of the upper circle - which probably gives an indication of the type of immersive show they're planning - that and the 'performer perch' above the foyer bar!
It all looks pretty exciting, and the Playhouse has always been a theatre with problems in terms of access and sight lines - so to make it a destination venue seems pretty sensible. However, with an emphasis on increasing kitchen and bar spaces it is slightly worrying, given ATG's past record, that the prices may well be going to be sky high with lots of Kit Kat packages with food and drink at table service included. I can imagine that the only reasonably priced seats will be in the upper circle - now reconfigured with padded bench seating. The application gives one reason for the change as wanting to encourage new younger theatre goers - so let's see if that's reflected in the pricing structure.
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2021 13:52:26 GMT
It seems a very big project for just 1 production. I would assume they're looking long term for this layout? Lets hope it get the reviews it needs.
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Post by alece10 on May 31, 2021 15:51:50 GMT
Now I am prepared to pay big bucks to see this as its going to be an "event" and a chance to see Jessie and Eddie on stage but I have a feeling its going to be impossible to get seats at any price considering the limited capacity and that I am not sitting on the ceiling on a bench.
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Post by marob on May 31, 2021 17:00:19 GMT
Now I am prepared to pay big bucks to see this as its going to be an "event" and a chance to see Jessie and Eddie on stage but I have a feeling its going to be impossible to get seats at any price considering the limited capacity and that I am not sitting on the ceiling on a bench. Did you register for the early/priority booking?
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Post by alece10 on May 31, 2021 17:13:22 GMT
Now I am prepared to pay big bucks to see this as its going to be an "event" and a chance to see Jessie and Eddie on stage but I have a feeling its going to be impossible to get seats at any price considering the limited capacity and that I am not sitting on the ceiling on a bench. Did you register for the early/priority booking? I did. Along with the world and his wife.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 31, 2021 19:01:06 GMT
Did you register for the early/priority booking? I did. Along with the world and his wife. I must be the cousin thrice removed then because i wouldn't touch it with a barge pole. I don’t care what starry actors are involved. In my humble opinion this show does not work on stage. It is a poor watch. Watch Liza in the film instead it will be more satisfying and you’ll not feel cheated.
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Post by alece10 on May 31, 2021 19:28:40 GMT
I did. Along with the world and his wife. I must be the cousin thrice removed then because i wouldn't touch it with a barge pole. I don’t care what starry actors are involved. In my humble opinion this show does not work on stage. It is a poor watch. Watch Liza in the film instead it will be more satisfying and you’ll not feel cheated. Agree that the film and Lizas performance can't be bettered. I did see Cabaret on stage once with Will Young and it was very dark. But I really want to see Eddie Redmayne cos I'm shallow. 😀
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Post by sfsusan on May 31, 2021 20:04:46 GMT
Have they actually announced what role Eddie Redmayne will be playing? Or is it a tradition that the first actors announced are always Sally Bowles and the Emcee?
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Post by alece10 on May 31, 2021 20:32:38 GMT
Have they actually announced what role Eddie Redmayne will be playing? Or is it a tradition that the first actors announced are always Sally Bowles and the Emcee? Yes. All the press releases are saying he will play the Emcee. It's also the male lead in the show.
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Post by couldileaveyou on May 31, 2021 20:51:44 GMT
Besides at this point of his career playing Cliff would be quite anticlimactic
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Post by poster J on May 31, 2021 21:37:06 GMT
I did. Along with the world and his wife. I must be the cousin thrice removed then because i wouldn't touch it with a barge pole. I don’t care what starry actors are involved. In my humble opinion this show does not work on stage. It is a poor watch. Watch Liza in the film instead it will be more satisfying and you’ll not feel cheated. Bit premature to judge before you've seen anything about what this version of the show will be like... Also many people are interested in seeing what great actors do with a piece no matter what it is. Nothing wrong with that.
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