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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2023 16:45:23 GMT
Have they ever participated in a sale like Black Friday or the End of Year ones? Itching to check the new cast out but begrudge giving them the same premium prices, especially when there's still so many seats available on the day. They’re not on the official London theatre new year sale list and I’ve not seen them on any Black Friday lists. I wouldn’t expect any discounts for them. Oof, fair play. Thanks for the heads up. Triple digits it is then!
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Post by alece10 on Nov 16, 2023 19:00:35 GMT
Just had a reminder on Instagram that Cabaret opened 2 years ago today. I was at that performance and it was my birthday. We had a cabaret table and champagne. It was a great night. 2 years later I'm at home with M&S crispy duck for one! But it was delicious.
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Post by apubleed on Nov 23, 2023 11:00:19 GMT
Can anyone comment on what the attendance is like for the two leads? Any recommendations of when to best catch both?
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Post by keepitupstairs on Nov 23, 2023 11:12:04 GMT
Can anyone comment on what the attendance is like for the two leads? Any recommendations of when to best catch both? RLT's expected understudy dates are listed on the website: kitkat.club/cabaret-london/cast-creative/rebecca-lucy-taylor/Shears is expected for basically every performance, although has had at least one date where the understudy went on (which was likewise advertised in advance here: kitkat.club/cabaret-london/cast-creative/jake-shears/ ) There's also a kind of 'Mad Libs'-style board when you arrive which tells you who's playing that day, although obviously too late by then!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2023 17:39:10 GMT
To those who've recently been, how would you describe Jake and Rebecca's portrayal now they've had a few months to break them in?
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Post by keepitupstairs on Nov 23, 2023 19:04:43 GMT
To those who've recently been, how would you describe Jake and Rebecca's portrayal now they've had a few months to break them in? They’re both great in their own way! (Though haven’t seen any of the previous iterations)
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Post by interval99 on Dec 4, 2023 18:27:35 GMT
Any board members popped along to the kit kat club at selfridges bar or seen if there is any special merchandise. The menu can be down loaded and tables booked from the link below. Caviar top item at 49.95 and a bottle of dom perignon at 425 so bit above my food budget. Think there was meant to be a special window display which would be free to view. Only merchandise which seems to come up on the site are three different handmade upcycled pouches at 170 each. Money definitely makes the world go round. www.selfridges.com/GB/en/features/services-appointments/london/restaurants-bars-cafes/kit-kat-club/
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Post by QueerTheatre on Dec 5, 2023 23:09:40 GMT
Any board members popped along to the kit kat club at selfridges bar or seen if there is any special merchandise. The menu can be down loaded and tables booked from the link below. Caviar top item at 49.95 and a bottle of dom perignon at 425 so bit above my food budget. Think there was meant to be a special window display which would be free to view. Only merchandise which seems to come up on the site are three different handmade upcycled pouches at 170 each. Money definitely makes the world go round. www.selfridges.com/GB/en/features/services-appointments/london/restaurants-bars-cafes/kit-kat-club/There's definitely more merch now - some nice hoody's alongside some t shirts with costume designs on... though i don't seem to be able to add any of them to my card?
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Post by keekio2 on Dec 6, 2023 14:33:55 GMT
Are they struggling to find replacements for Rebecca and Jake ?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2023 15:54:43 GMT
Are they struggling to find replacements for Rebecca and Jake ? We usually already know by now, right? Feels like they need a bigger headliner cos the cast barely made as much of a splash this season engagement wise.
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Post by Being Alive on Dec 6, 2023 16:36:56 GMT
Jake and Rebecca extending til March 9th
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Post by marob on Dec 6, 2023 16:58:23 GMT
The “final extension” thing is just for this cast then? Makes it sound like the show is closing (which is not.)
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Post by n1david on Dec 6, 2023 16:59:11 GMT
The cast and company including Jake and Rebecca are on Jo Whiley's show tonight on Radio 2.
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Post by mattnyc on Dec 6, 2023 17:07:07 GMT
Jake was out today, sadly. I had been really excited to see him and this will be my only chance to catch him in the role.
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Post by jaybird89 on Dec 6, 2023 17:36:00 GMT
Hi,
Sorry if this has been asked before taking my brother to see this for christmas is there a better side of the auditorium to sit on or is it quite even with the direction?
Thanks
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Post by couldileaveyou on Dec 6, 2023 17:38:32 GMT
Hi, Sorry if this has been asked before taking my brother to see this for christmas is there a better side of the auditorium to sit on or is it quite even with the direction? Thanks There are people who claim the view is equally good on both sides. Don't listen to them, the view is better from what would be the "traditional" audience side, the larger one in front of the stage
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Post by jaybird89 on Dec 6, 2023 17:40:46 GMT
Hi, Sorry if this has been asked before taking my brother to see this for christmas is there a better side of the auditorium to sit on or is it quite even with the direction? Thanks There are people who claim the view is equally good on both sides. Don't listen to them, the view is better from what would be the "traditional" audience side, the larger one in front of the stage Thank you i thought this was probably the case and for the price id rather get the better view. Thank you
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2023 18:17:19 GMT
Hi, Sorry if this has been asked before taking my brother to see this for christmas is there a better side of the auditorium to sit on or is it quite even with the direction? Thanks There are people who claim the view is equally good on both sides. Don't listen to them, the view is better from what would be the "traditional" audience side, the larger one in front of the stage Agreed. All the big plot beats, entrances, climaxes of songs, etc. happen facing the 'main' side. Imagine seeing the likes of Married (Reprise) or Cabaret from behind. Two of the strongest emotional moments of the show missed otherwise IMO.
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Post by theatrenerd on Dec 6, 2023 20:57:09 GMT
The cast and company including Jake and Rebecca are on Jo Whiley's show tonight on Radio 2. Just listened to it, they sound fantastic! Makes me want to go and see the show again.
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Post by gussiemwra on Dec 7, 2023 9:51:01 GMT
Hi, Sorry if this has been asked before taking my brother to see this for christmas is there a better side of the auditorium to sit on or is it quite even with the direction? Thanks There are people who claim the view is equally good on both sides. Don't listen to them, the view is better from what would be the "traditional" audience side, the larger one in front of the stage Agreed. I really would have thought that by now Rebecca Frecknall would have fixed this by now. For being in the round, it is very 'front' based. The worst is Cabaret. Sitting in the back, you miss most of it.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2023 11:11:00 GMT
Is Rebecca the best Sally we've had this production as far as vocals go? She absolutely killed it on the radio there, actually want to go catch this cast now. Jake did nothing to sell me though, sorry to say, though he is following up from MAP's I Don't Care Much so maybe I'm not being entirely fair there.
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Post by normasturban on Dec 7, 2023 11:38:58 GMT
I’ve seen all the Sally/Emcee pairings since this run began and the current two have been the weakest for me. She’s a stronger singer than Maude but I don’t enjoy her interpretation or vocals at all despite her talent.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2023 11:49:26 GMT
I’ve seen all the Sally/Emcee pairings since this run began and the current two have been the weakest for me. She’s a stronger singer than Maude but I don’t enjoy her interpretation or vocals at all despite her talent. Aww, damn. (Though being a stronger singer than Maude's a fairly low bar. 🤭) Do you have a favourite pairing? Sally as Sally surprised me a lot, got to say.
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Post by normasturban on Dec 7, 2023 12:01:10 GMT
I’ve seen all the Sally/Emcee pairings since this run began and the current two have been the weakest for me. She’s a stronger singer than Maude but I don’t enjoy her interpretation or vocals at all despite her talent. Aww, damn. (Though being a stronger singer than Maude's a fairly low bar. 🤭) Do you have a favourite pairing? Sally as Sally surprised me a lot, got to say. I think the strongest pairing and duo that worked best together for the show was Jessie and Eddie. Amy was fine, Fra was miscast. Madeleine was great, Callum was decent. Aimee has been the best subsequent Sally but John didn’t work for me. Maude was… okay 🙃 but Mason was the best subsequent Emcee. Rebecca and Jake are fine! Not bad at all but neither one is a standout. There’s been very few casting missteps but also few smashes. It’s a shame Aimee and Mason weren’t cast together as that would’ve been a fire combo.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2023 12:31:06 GMT
Aww, damn. (Though being a stronger singer than Maude's a fairly low bar. 🤭) Do you have a favourite pairing? Sally as Sally surprised me a lot, got to say. I think the strongest pairing and duo that worked best together for the show was Jessie and Eddie. Amy was fine, Fra was miscast. Madeleine was great, Callum was decent. Aimee has been the best subsequent Sally but John didn’t work for me. Maude was… okay 🙃 but Mason was the best subsequent Emcee. Rebecca and Jake are fine! Not bad at all but neither one is a standout. There’s been very few casting missteps but also few smashes. It’s a shame Amy and Mason weren’t cast together as that would’ve been a fire combo. Honestly, of the pairings I've seen, very much agreed with your feelings on them. Though I'd replace Amy with Aimee, imagine what a powerhouse duo her and Mason'd be. Still feel they need an Eddie/Jessie level pairing to even come close to justifying the price and longevity of the show. Cos, right now, it's starting to feel a bit like scraping the barrel.
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Post by Being Alive on Dec 7, 2023 12:37:29 GMT
Aimee and Mason were actually supposed to do It together originally, but a scheduling conflict meant Mason had to delay and go in the next pairing - I do think they'd have been utterly sensational together, considering they're the best subsequent performers of the roles since the first cast
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Post by normasturban on Dec 7, 2023 13:07:27 GMT
Fascinating to learn that they came so close to that pairing because it really would’ve been an unmissable combo! I think the strongest pairing and duo that worked best together for the show was Jessie and Eddie. Amy was fine, Fra was miscast. Madeleine was great, Callum was decent. Aimee has been the best subsequent Sally but John didn’t work for me. Maude was… okay 🙃 but Mason was the best subsequent Emcee. Rebecca and Jake are fine! Not bad at all but neither one is a standout. There’s been very few casting missteps but also few smashes. It’s a shame Amy and Mason weren’t cast together as that would’ve been a fire combo. Honestly, of the pairings I've seen, very much agreed with your feelings on them. Though I'd replace Amy with Aimee, imagine what a powerhouse duo her and Mason'd be. Still feel they need an Eddie/Jessie level pairing to even come close to justifying the price and longevity of the show. Cos, right now, it's starting to feel a bit like scraping the barrel. Updated my post as Aimee is indeed who I meant to say should’ve performed alongside Mason! Not Amy Lennox.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2023 13:09:20 GMT
Aimee and Mason were actually supposed to do It together originally, but a scheduling conflict meant Mason had to delay and go in the next pairing - I do think they'd have been utterly sensational together, considering they're the best subsequent performers of the roles since the first cast Don't think you'd get me away from the Playhouse if that came about. God damn, we were this close to greatness!
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Post by mattnyc on Dec 7, 2023 14:00:14 GMT
I’ve seen all the Sally/Emcee pairings since this run began and the current two have been the weakest for me. She’s a stronger singer than Maude but I don’t enjoy her interpretation or vocals at all despite her talent. After seeing her yesterday, i think she was…fine. I’ve seen them all as well and for me, Madeline has been the overall best Sally in this production. For me, she was the total package and I adored her interpretation of Sally.
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Post by lolaluffneggle on Dec 7, 2023 15:14:27 GMT
I booked for end of January expecting a new cast and all these comments are making me seriously consider exchanging my tickets.
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