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May 31, 2021 8:17:34 GMT
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Post by bartc on May 31, 2021 8:17:34 GMT
Does anyone know what is coming into the National for August onwards. Trying to sort out my trip and don’t want to miss out if something good due there. Anyone in the know? Thanks
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Post by Phantom of London on May 31, 2021 12:24:36 GMT
Anyone's guess.
Nothing has been announced so far, apart from the current 2 shows.
It is unclear whether the National are going to honour the cancelled announced shows from 2020. Or just scrape than and and announce a new artistic program.
Last year they did say they're going to do a social distanced The Normal Heart, which seriously I want to see, more than anything else. This is also unclear if this is going to happen.
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Post by lynette on May 31, 2021 14:42:08 GMT
Seems a lack of energy or something at the National. I havent’t had my usual batch of emails and ads..
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Post by marob on May 31, 2021 14:52:00 GMT
I should imagine they’re waiting to see what happens regarding 21 June. It’s almost like they don’t trust that Boris will have everything under control within the next fortnight… 🤔
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Post by Mark on May 31, 2021 15:25:39 GMT
Sure I read that Jack Absolute Flies Again is still planned for when its feasible to do so.
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Post by cavocado on May 31, 2021 16:04:08 GMT
Sure I read that Jack Absolute Flies Again is still planned for when its feasible to do so. I hope so. I'm also hoping to see Moira Buffini's Manor - another cancellation/postponement from last year. |
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May 31, 2021 17:30:41 GMT
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Post by Jan on May 31, 2021 17:30:41 GMT
Seems a lack of energy or something at the National. I agree, but nothing like the energy black hole in Stratford. I’ve also been somewhat disappointed with the Donmar and Almeida. |
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May 31, 2021 17:33:29 GMT
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Post by Jan on May 31, 2021 17:33:29 GMT
I should imagine they’re waiting to see what happens regarding 21 June. It’s almost like they don’t trust that Boris will have everything under control within the next fortnight… 🤔 I imagine that isn’t what they’re doing. Productions there have a lead time of months, a decision on summer productions would have been taken ages ago. |
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May 31, 2021 17:40:02 GMT
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Post by zahidf on May 31, 2021 17:40:02 GMT
Seems a lack of energy or something at the National. I agree, but nothing like the energy black hole in Stratford. I’ve also been somewhat disappointed with the Donmar and Almeida. Donmar is focused on constellations isn't it? And Almeida Did announce their summer season |
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Post by Mark on May 31, 2021 17:44:50 GMT
Donmar is also having a refusbishment, which was planned long before the Pandemic.
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May 31, 2021 18:45:58 GMT
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Post by Jan on May 31, 2021 18:45:58 GMT
I agree, but nothing like the energy black hole in Stratford. I’ve also been somewhat disappointed with the Donmar and Almeida. Donmar is focused on constellations isn't it? And Almeida Did announce their summer season Yes they are both doing stuff, just didn’t seem to be much buzz about them opening up again, not like some other venues. |
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Post by Phantom of London on May 31, 2021 19:36:51 GMT
I wonder if the National is still doing The Normal Heart?
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Post by cavocado on May 31, 2021 20:10:11 GMT
What is going on at the RSC? I'm not a regular there, but to an outsider it looks like they aren't in any hurry to re-open their main theatres, and I watched a second-rate animation online a few weeks ago which they heralded as "the future of theatre' or some such nonsense. Very disappointing, unless I'm missing something. |
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Post by cavocado on May 31, 2021 20:11:20 GMT
Sorry I failed with my quote - I meant to include the bit about the Stratford black hole but somehow deleted it.
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on May 31, 2021 22:57:08 GMT
There was a musical that was going to be at the National - was developed elsewhere but can't remember the name.
I know Alex Young was in it and pretty sure it won an award too.
Just can't find the name!
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Jun 1, 2021 0:20:51 GMT
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Jun 1, 2021 0:20:51 GMT
There was a musical that was going to be at the National - was developed elsewhere but can't remember the name. I know Alex Young was in it and pretty sure it won an award too. Just can't find the name! STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE.Music and lyrics by Richard Hawley based on his 2012 album of the same name. Orginally staged at Sheffield Crucible March 2019.Was due to be revived at the Crucible in Nov 2020 and then transfer to NT in Jan 2021.And then you know what happened. YES! Thank you. 👏 ^^^ ⭐️ |
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Jun 1, 2021 5:15:58 GMT
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Post by Jan on Jun 1, 2021 5:15:58 GMT
What is going on at the RSC? I'm not a regular there, but to an outsider it looks like they aren't in any hurry to re-open their main theatres, and I watched a second-rate animation online a few weeks ago which they heralded as "the future of theatre' or some such nonsense. Very disappointing, unless I'm missing something. They seem to think audiences will be keen to return for their commercial stuff (Matilda, Wolf Hall, Xmas musical) but not for Shakespeare apparently - one outdoor production only until 2022. |
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Post by theatrelover123 on Jun 1, 2021 7:43:05 GMT
Paradise from October 2021.
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Post by cavocado on Jun 1, 2021 8:22:45 GMT
Paradise dates not showing on the NT website yet, but looks like a potentially good show.
Re the RSC, I imagine they are more heavily reliant on coach parties, school trips and tourists than many other theatres, and they don't have the option of sticking to plays with small casts when their core product is Shakespeare, but I bet the Stratford tourism and hospitality industry is unhappy with the permanent theatres remaining closed. It all feels a bit directionless.
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Jun 1, 2021 13:06:37 GMT
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Post by Jan on Jun 1, 2021 13:06:37 GMT
Paradise dates not showing on the NT website yet, but looks like a potentially good show. Re the RSC, I imagine they are more heavily reliant on coach parties, school trips and tourists than many other theatres, and they don't have the option of sticking to plays with small casts when their core product is Shakespeare, but I bet the Stratford tourism and hospitality industry is unhappy with the permanent theatres remaining closed. It all feels a bit directionless. You can do Shakespeare with a small cast easily, the last production I saw had a cast of 6, but it requires an imaginative director. |
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Jun 1, 2021 13:34:02 GMT
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jun 1, 2021 13:34:02 GMT
A new piece by Gecko theatre is now in development. Apparently, it will explore migration and racism and will premiere in 2023 at the NT.
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Post by demonbarber on Jun 1, 2021 16:07:04 GMT
There was a musical that was going to be at the National - was developed elsewhere but can't remember the name. I know Alex Young was in it and pretty sure it won an award too. Just can't find the name! Standing at the Sky's Edge from Sheffield! Was announced for early 2021, have no idea where it's at now? |
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Post by Jan on Jun 1, 2021 16:48:20 GMT
A new piece by Gecko theatre is now in development. Apparently, it will explore migration and racism and will premiere in 2023 at the NT. Concentrating on their core audience there. |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jun 1, 2021 18:41:07 GMT
A new piece by Gecko theatre is now in development. Apparently, it will explore migration and racism and will premiere in 2023 at the NT. Concentrating on their core audience there. Yep that one is really going to reach out beyond Guardian subscribers |
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Post by cavocado on Jun 2, 2021 9:58:43 GMT
What should they be doing to reach beyond their core audience?
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