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Post by Jon on Apr 11, 2024 11:16:24 GMT
It's only a month run which suggests that it's filling a gap before going back on tour.
I would imagine @sohoplace will be able to reconfigure itself for Heathers.
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Post by capybara on Apr 11, 2024 11:19:54 GMT
Fine by me. Always intrigued to see different performers take on these roles and @sohoplace needs something that will sell after a year or so or papered productions.
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Post by Being Alive on Apr 11, 2024 11:20:17 GMT
Not another one.
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Post by theatrekiwi on Apr 11, 2024 12:08:56 GMT
Would seem announcement is imminent. First google result for "Heathers Soho Place" shows:
Heathers the Musical returns to London for a strictly limited six week season at @sohoplace! 21 MAY - 29 JUNE Tickets from £20.
in the google preview. But doesn't appear on the website if you click through... yet!
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Apr 11, 2024 20:46:36 GMT
Heathers will probably sell better than most of the shows that are programmed there. It’s sad, and it’s definitely overstayed its welcome, but if it’s helping a fantastic venue keep up its financial health before another, and hopefully more novel, show goes in, what’s there to complain about.
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Post by Dave B on Apr 12, 2024 10:02:30 GMT
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Post by midge on Apr 12, 2024 10:31:31 GMT
Very intrigued to see how @sohoplace can showcase its flexibility after all its in the round shows. I mean, it won't be too exciting, I'm sure, but will be nice to see, even with that hideous Heathers set.
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Post by Jon on Apr 12, 2024 10:34:45 GMT
Very intrigued to see how @sohoplace can showcase its flexibility at last after all its in the round shows. I mean, it won't be too exciting, I'm sure, but will be nice to see at last, even with that hideous Heathers set. I think it'll be in thrust configuration for Heathers similar to the Donmar's layout. I've seen pictures of how the theatre would look in various configurations so thrust should work but the capacity will lowered.
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Post by Mark on Apr 12, 2024 11:05:30 GMT
£39.50 as the lowest price point. Madness.
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Post by Jon on Apr 12, 2024 11:19:59 GMT
£39.50 as the lowest price point. Madness. I get it's a small theatre but it'll be discounting in no time,
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Post by evilmat360 on Apr 12, 2024 11:23:08 GMT
The layout they've gone for.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Apr 12, 2024 11:55:14 GMT
This show is like a cockroach that cannot be killed.
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Post by Being Alive on Apr 12, 2024 11:57:34 GMT
You can only assume at this stage that Heathers and 2:22 A Ghost Story are a front for some kind of money laundering scheme, because there's no other explanation as to why they're still around....!
(I'm kidding...sort of...)
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Post by Dr Tom on Apr 12, 2024 12:01:21 GMT
I really don't understand why people object to a show touring that clearly has a fanbase, is profitable, keeps people employed, and is quite fun.
No one objects to Six (for example) clogging up a theatre, even though its rare that anyone posts in that thread. Nothing against Six.
I've also seen the Heathers' regulars move onto other shows. There were plenty of people I recognised at Jamie. So (putting my honorary teenage girl like status aside), I'd even view this as a theatre gateway.
I, personally, am looking forward to seeing Heathers again.
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Post by katherinelesmis on Apr 12, 2024 12:32:51 GMT
Has anyone heard any casting rumours?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 12, 2024 12:41:06 GMT
No one objects to Six (for example) clogging up a theatre, even though its rare that anyone posts in that thread. Nothing against Six. I do! 🙋♂️
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Post by Afriley on Apr 12, 2024 12:44:16 GMT
Has anyone heard any casting rumours? Presumably the tour cast as per previous announcement of the summer tour.
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Post by BVM on Apr 12, 2024 13:13:54 GMT
No one objects to Six (for example) clogging up a theatre, even though its rare that anyone posts in that thread. Nothing against Six. I do! 🙋♂️ Me too. No doubt the wrong age, but the Six phenomenon is utterly beyond me! My nieces love it, in line with said point I guess….
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Post by BVM on Apr 12, 2024 13:14:47 GMT
This show is like a cockroach that cannot be killed. Completely agree! I guess it’s oxygen and sustenance requirements are low 🤷🏻♂️
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Post by hannechalk on Apr 12, 2024 13:43:55 GMT
Has anyone heard any casting rumours? Liam Dean and Jacob Fowler have been teasing on TikTok. Carly Burns told me she had something lined up she couldn't talk about yet.
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Post by bigredapple on Apr 12, 2024 15:16:08 GMT
Has anyone heard any casting rumours? Liam Dean and Jacob Fowler have been teasing on TikTok. Carly Burns told me she had something lined up she couldn't talk about yet. Tom Scanlon now teasing on twitter too Yawn. Snore fest of a cast
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Post by SuttonPeron on Apr 12, 2024 15:31:22 GMT
The way I wouldn´t pay more than a tenner for this. How on earth are the cheapest seats 40 quid??!!?! The same as Guys and Dolls standing, for example...
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Post by danb on Apr 12, 2024 15:35:38 GMT
Dark theatre - not dark anymore.
Out of work performers - not out of work for a period of time.
People that like it and can’t see it - can now see it again.
Just coming out of a recession - money generated with only a small outlay.
Makes perfect sense to me.
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Post by Seriously on Apr 12, 2024 16:48:24 GMT
I'd expect to see any prior Heathers cast members who don't make it back into this Heathers cast to join Ghost.
Perhaps a previous Heather and JD as Molly and Sam.
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Post by hannechalk on Apr 12, 2024 17:21:05 GMT
Has anyone heard any casting rumours? Liam Dean and Jacob Fowler have been teasing on TikTok. Carly Burns told me she had something lined up she couldn't talk about yet. It's not Carly - she's teaching musical theatre in Dubai for two months, and only left yesterday. I knew she was going to do that, but I thought it was for just one month. She will be back in time for the tour though.
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Apr 13, 2024 9:37:10 GMT
People getting grumpy over a six week filler run truly making me chortle
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Post by BVM on Apr 13, 2024 12:15:59 GMT
Dark theatre - not dark anymore. Out of work performers - not out of work for a period of time. People that like it and can’t see it - can now see it again. Just coming out of a recession - money generated with only a small outlay. Makes perfect sense to me. Whilst I don't like the show and would (personally) like to see something else at Soho Place; I do agree with all your points!
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Post by danb on Apr 13, 2024 13:14:34 GMT
It’s the clamour to use the ‘what a waste/there are so many shows looking for a home’ argument that makes me howl. If they were ready to go and their financial model fit the venue they would already be in there! Nobody wants an empty house.
‘Heathers’ is really inclusive, entry level theatre that has, and will continue to, bring youngsters (and oldsters) into smaller theatre spaces in the West End showing that not everything makes sense in the Adelphi or Victoria Palace. Anyone who claims to be a patron of the arts bemoaning this, needs to have a long hard look at both themselves and the landscape of London theatre land. Because things are not the same as they were ten years ago, and for a production to be as financially agile and adaptable as this is, deserves our praise…whether you like the show or not.
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Post by Dr Tom on Apr 13, 2024 22:21:55 GMT
17:00 and 20:30 shows on a Friday. That's a very tight schedule. Sensible though, as I'm sure fans will stay for both performances. Then two shows on a Saturday. Surprised they aren't running on a Sunday though.
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Post by amyja89 on Apr 17, 2024 9:02:53 GMT
What exactly are the issues with this show? Am spending two day in London in May and this just popped up as a rare Tuesday matinee opportunity on the 28th. Was going to stump up the big bucks just to get a ticket and forget about it until then, but these comments have given me pause! It is simply a bad show? I have no connection/knowledge of Heathers beyond the movie. Do you think it's worth hanging on for a TodayTix offer or similar?
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