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Post by jaqs on Dec 5, 2021 7:34:00 GMT
I went yesterday and utterly loved it.
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Post by vickyg on Dec 8, 2021 9:14:08 GMT
I managed to pick up a £25 ticket on Sunday for last night and I *loved* it. I've never seen Cabaret before, not even the film and wasn't even really familiar with the plot but this far exceeded my expectations. One of the best things I've seen. So dark and upsetting.
With nothing to compare it t,o the casting and performances seemed perfect. It took me a long time to realise that Anna Jane Casey was there and she was absolutely first class. I haven't had a night at the theatre like this in a long time, where I go in with zero expectations or knowledge and am completely enchanted from the first minute. Without a doubt, 5 stars for me.
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Post by partytentdown on Dec 8, 2021 10:15:30 GMT
I love that Anna Jane Casey is also in the ensemble dance sections as well as her character scenes - she is definitely a class act!
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Post by jaqs on Dec 8, 2021 15:57:51 GMT
Anna Jane Casey still having that level of flexibility is amazing, she’s such a complete dancer, I’m a few years younger and struggle to put on my socks.
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Post by alece10 on Dec 8, 2021 16:14:02 GMT
Anna Jane Casey still having that level of flexibility is amazing, she’s such a complete dancer, I’m a few years younger and struggle to put on my socks. I've just googled her to see how old she is. 49. She is in great nick. Probably lugging all those parcels around during lockdown also helped. Was watching her on the JW Proms last night and she would be great in Anything Goes. Triple threat and also a lovely, lovely lady. I have a lot of time and respect for her. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2021 16:35:28 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2021 16:38:48 GMT
wow
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2021 17:12:05 GMT
I loved the MCs little party hat. It reminded me Julia McKenzies little black witches hat, worn at a jaunty angle in the original ITW.
I couldnt propely see from the very back row, but Liza Sadovy (also in the original ITW) looked too young to be Frauline Schnieder.
It will be interesting to read the reviews. I think it will be a love it or loathe it situation.
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Post by danb on Dec 8, 2021 17:22:30 GMT
Anna Jane Casey still having that level of flexibility is amazing, she’s such a complete dancer, I’m a few years younger and struggle to put on my socks. I've just googled her to see how old she is. 49. She is in great nick. Probably lugging all those parcels around during lockdown also helped. Was watching her on the JW Proms last night and she would be great in Anything Goes. Triple threat and also a lovely, lovely lady. I have a lot of time and respect for her. Her Reno would be an absolute blast! Get her in the tour asap!!! |
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Post by shambles on Dec 8, 2021 19:33:51 GMT
I loved the MCs little party hat. It reminded me Julia McKenzies little black witches hat, worn at a jaunty angle in the original ITW. I couldnt propely see from the very back row, but Liza Sadovy (also in the original ITW) looked too young to be Frauline Schnieder. It will be interesting to read the reviews. I think it will be a love it or loathe it situation. I'e seen a whole lot more love. Only people I've heard from who didn't like it, belive that 'Cabaret' should the jaunty tune of the movie, and I would hope that reviewers have a bit more perspective on that. |
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Post by karloscar on Dec 8, 2021 19:41:21 GMT
That is one ugly bunch of costumes. Did they have a job lot of vomit colored dye?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Dec 8, 2021 21:51:28 GMT
Wow. Either Anna Jane Casey is displaying a wonderful lack of vanity or they’ve released that photo without her approval.
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Post by crowblack on Dec 8, 2021 22:11:39 GMT
That is one ugly bunch of costumes. Did they have a job lot of vomit colored dye? I agree, judging by those (admittedly few) photos they're disappointing. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Dec 8, 2021 22:14:25 GMT
I like the look of Jessie’s costume and teeny tiny hat on Emcee, but the rest are giving me charity shop bleurghh.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2021 22:52:13 GMT
Gosh there's a fair amount of snobbery going on in this thread! Nothing wrong with charity shops!
And not sure what you were all expecting people in 1930s Berlin to actually be wearing...
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Post by mrbarnaby on Dec 8, 2021 22:58:51 GMT
Gosh there's a fair amount of snobbery going on in this thread! Nothing wrong with charity shops! And not sure what you were all expecting people in 1930s Berlin to actually be wearing... Love a charity shop. But these costumes aren’t very inspiring. Will reserve full judgement for when I see the show |
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Post by max on Dec 8, 2021 23:12:09 GMT
Hal Prince didn't quite like the Ensemble costumes for Evita (1978), so sent the cast out to charity shops for alternatives. I'm out of fun facts now.
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Post by jaqs on Dec 9, 2021 8:54:31 GMT
The mostly bland costumes fading in to the background means the interesting ones stand out more, the green fur coat, Emcee’s money costume, the nazi armband.
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Post by vickyg on Dec 9, 2021 13:22:20 GMT
I went to Wicked last night and the Cabaret branding was all over the doors at the entrance of the Apollo Victoria saying willkommen and with the Kit Kat club logo. Does anyone know why that would be?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2021 13:27:06 GMT
I went to Wicked last night and the Cabaret branding was all over the doors at the entrance of the Apollo Victoria saying willkommen and with the Kit Kat club logo. Does anyone know why that would be? Probably because they’re both ATG theatres I’m assuming. |
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Post by fiyero on Dec 9, 2021 13:41:09 GMT
I went to Wicked last night and the Cabaret branding was all over the doors at the entrance of the Apollo Victoria saying willkommen and with the Kit Kat club logo. Does anyone know why that would be? Did they have the after show party there maybe? much bigger space (though still rammed pre-show!) |
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Post by h86 on Dec 9, 2021 15:39:52 GMT
I was surprised to see that this is eligible for WOS awards as it was still in previews for the voting period. They were literally still working in the show yet it was still eligible……weird…
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Post by n1david on Dec 9, 2021 15:43:36 GMT
I was surprised to see that this is eligible for WOS awards as it was still in previews for the voting period. They were literally still working in the show yet it was still eligible……weird… Moulin Rouge is in the same position - nominated although press night has been postponed and there is talk of recasting. |
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Post by jaqs on Dec 9, 2021 22:46:22 GMT
I was surprised to see that this is eligible for WOS awards as it was still in previews for the voting period. They were literally still working in the show yet it was still eligible……weird… Isn’t the eligibility, if enough people nominate. It’s not like it has minimum number of performances like the Oliviers. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Dec 10, 2021 7:54:36 GMT
I was surprised to see that this is eligible for WOS awards as it was still in previews for the voting period. They were literally still working in the show yet it was still eligible……weird… Moulin Rouge is in the same position - nominated although press night has been postponed and there is talk of recasting. Moulin Rouge isn’t recasting. That’s just wishful thinking. Half the cast have Covid and are recovering. |
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