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Post by theatrelover123 on Oct 26, 2017 20:33:32 GMT
I'm sure they said the same about the show where Darren Day played a singing rat that started the fire of London. Michael Xavier as a pirate was the only thing that got me through that performance! ...wwwwwhat? Bumblescratch: bumblescratch.com |
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Post by djp on Nov 22, 2017 0:30:24 GMT
Haven't seen or heard of this before, but this description makes it incredibly obvious that they're most likely seriously overselling this. "Eugenius!, the most eagerly anticipated new musical for years, is coming to London in January 2018 with a strictly limited run at The Other Palace.
Through underground word-of-mouth, and a very public concert performance – selling out the London Palladium – Eugenius! is fast becoming a cult phenomenon.
The show is a teenage love story set against a backdrop of comic books and superheroes.
Eugenius! boasts a totally originally score – Ben Adams and Chris Wilkins’ homage to all the great sounds of the ‘80s – plus a scintillating script that makes you laugh, cry, and punch the air shouting “Go Eugenius!”. This is a show where geeks rule, dreams come true, and everyone finds the superhero inside themselves – you’ve just gotta know where to look.
The future of British musicals is here…#GoEugenius"
They said the future of British musicals was Exposure before - though that had the wonderful Niamh Perry to listen to, amidst the sillyness, and awful book. . Hype needs not to be too hyperbolic , to have some credibility. As things are going , the future of British musicals may be the panto at the Palladium - as that sells all its super premium priced seats while - You Can't .... , Exposure, Viva not for long, Bendit , and Mrs H . couldn't . Eugenius was fun. It just needs an ending , and one thats supported by some real props and special effects his time - and the right casting. Amy Lennox could play and sing the central female character really well - and it had a set of strong male leads and a fit Strallen going for it at the Palladium. Worth a visit for Amy alone, probably not, though, if they get the casting wrong. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2017 17:34:56 GMT
Rehearsals begin next week. Scott Paige (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang/The Addams Family) confirmed on instagram he is part of the cast.  |
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Post by HereForTheatre on Dec 14, 2017 17:50:33 GMT
The full casting was announced earlier. I'm rather surprised it wasn't posted. link |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2017 17:53:26 GMT
The full casting was announced earlier. I'm rather surprised it wasn't posted. linkAwww yay, I'm looking forward to seeing Laura Baldwin and Melissa James again, both were fabulous in Big Fish and The Bodyguard, repsectively. |
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Post by stevej678 on Dec 14, 2017 18:01:44 GMT
Well, that's rather fabulous casting. Laura Baldwin was the star of the show for me in Big Fish. Looking forward to seeing Loserville alumnus Dan Buckley again too!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2017 18:09:12 GMT
Was holding out for casting, but can safely say I've not heard of any of them. Bravo to the brave producers putting on an unknown musical with an unknown cast - exactly what the Other Palace needs!
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Post by stevej678 on Dec 14, 2017 18:19:17 GMT
Was holding out for casting, but can safely say I've not heard of any of them. Bravo to the brave producers putting on an unknown musical with an unknown cast - exactly what the Other Palace needs! Isn't The Other Palace, as a venue which describes itself as "dedicated to discovering, developing and reimagining musical theatre", the obvious place to be staging a new musical? If they can give a young professional cast of emerging talent the chance to shine in the process then all the better. There's always Barnum at the Menier if you want a known musical with a celebrity in the leading role... |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2017 7:44:11 GMT
Was holding out for casting, but can safely say I've not heard of any of them. Bravo to the brave producers putting on an unknown musical with an unknown cast - exactly what the Other Palace needs! Isn't The Other Palace, as a venue which describes itself as "dedicated to discovering, developing and reimagining musical theatre", the obvious place to be staging a new musical? If they can give a young professional cast of emerging talent the chance to shine in the process then all the better. There's always Barnum at the Menier if you want a known musical with a celebrity in the leading role... ...I was being sincere. I think it's great that there are still producers out there willing to take risks like that! |
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Post by showgirl on Dec 28, 2017 5:59:38 GMT
Does anyone please have any info about the plot - if there is one? I'm semi-interested but the only detail I've been able to find on any website is a single sentence and having listened to (part of) the 3 soundtrack clips available online, they all sounded similar and horribly screechy and American (yes, I do know it's set in the US).
Hence so far it's not tempting me hugely but that's partly due to it being largely an unknown quantity. I'm quite happy seeing a cast I've never heard of, whether any of them are known or not, and to support new work/emerging talent, but the music is key for me.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Dec 28, 2017 9:37:49 GMT
Does anyone please have any info about the plot - if there is one? I'm semi-interested but the only detail I've been able to find on any website is a single sentence and having listened to (part of) the 3 soundtrack clips available online, they all sounded similar and horribly screechy and American (yes, I do know it's set in the US). Hence so far it's not tempting me hugely but that's partly due to it being largely an unknown quantity. I'm quite happy seeing a cast I've never heard of, whether any of them are known or not, and to support new work/emerging talent, but the music is key for me. {Spoiler - click to view}
It's about a lad who writes comics and then one of his comics get's made into a film, but then his comic actually comes to life or turns out to be real and the lad becomes the hero of the story. |
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Post by djp on Dec 29, 2017 1:18:31 GMT
Does anyone please have any info about the plot - if there is one? I'm semi-interested but the only detail I've been able to find on any website is a single sentence and having listened to (part of) the 3 soundtrack clips available online, they all sounded similar and horribly screechy and American (yes, I do know it's set in the US). Hence so far it's not tempting me hugely but that's partly due to it being largely an unknown quantity. I'm quite happy seeing a cast I've never heard of, whether any of them are known or not, and to support new work/emerging talent, but the music is key for me. Depends of course on how much its changed since the Palladium. But that was fun, funny, and had some decent tunes - as well as a nostalgia factor . it got a very good reception. A good pick me up for a winters day. The plot like many musicals, fizzles at the end as they look for an end, but would work if they spent more than 10 p on some props, and have worked a bit on it. Most poeple will get the 80s references, and its fun still without that. Westendwilma did a good review that doesn't give too much plot away. My problem is it worked with a top knotch set of westend leads who can sing really well, and act really well , and do comedy. At a quick look only Daniel Buckley is back - though quite a few of the 2016 leads, are doing something else in early 18. . Instead, its been cast with a cast of people who don't register with me apart from Cameron Blakely - which is unsual for the Other Palace - where The Party was stuffed with top names, and shows like the Whisper House went out with at least 3.They may have done a brilliant job with the casting, but it doesn't sing out come and see me again.. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 14:12:54 GMT
Guys they have just realeased £10 front row side seats for this entire week of previews! I sat there both times at Big Fish and the view wasn't at all bad, so a tenner is a steal! Snap them up whilst you can! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 14:15:57 GMT
Oh and also... picture of the set... |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 19:54:11 GMT
I sat there both times at Big Fish and the view wasn't at all bad, so a tenner is a steal! Be careful. They have also taken the outermost 2 in row A, and aisle seat in B off sale, and dropped the ends of C and D to 3rd price, plus off-centre seats in A to C to second or third. Sightlines will be quite different, I'm told. For £10 you can't go wrong, but it may not be quite as good as "Big Fish" was. Meh, thats OK. I've sat front row 5 out of 5 times at this theatre now, so if there is any issue, its not the end of the world. Plus i was smart and booked the closest seat to central at the tenner price, which is the seat next to the central ones, so it'll be fine. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 21:40:55 GMT
Looks like the issue with those side seats will be not being able to see whatever is going on those top platforms. Thankfully I booked pretty much to the central block.  websta.me/p/1698144078602356788_1931296197 |
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Post by robertb213 on Jan 23, 2018 19:50:51 GMT
Any verdicts on this yet from Previews? Listened to the soundtrack on Spotify last night (while shopping in Lidl, classy) and quite enjoyed it so might book for later in the run
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2018 20:24:09 GMT
Any verdicts on this yet from Previews? Listened to the soundtrack on Spotify last night (while shopping in Lidl, classy) and quite enjoyed it so might book for later in the run I always get slightly apprehensive when there are no comments on here froma first preview. Usually at least one of us makes the effort to take the plunge and go. I did it for Big Fish, someone else take the reigns. |
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Post by robertb213 on Jan 23, 2018 20:31:31 GMT
Ben Adams (❤) posted some positive Twitter stuff from last night on his Instagram this morning, but then there could've been 4000 slaggings and 4 good ones so you can't always tell
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Post by shady23 on Jan 23, 2018 21:02:55 GMT
One of the admin from the MTAS Group is there
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Post by robertb213 on Jan 23, 2018 21:13:02 GMT
Thanks, sounding positive so far! 😁
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Post by manu on Jan 23, 2018 22:53:42 GMT
I was there too! Lovely show! Liam Forde (Eugenius) is so so so sweet, i'm in love.And is voice is very good!
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Post by daniel on Jan 23, 2018 23:03:47 GMT
I have to say, I'm pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this tonight. Sure, it's not perfect, but it's got a heck of a lot going for it. The score is good, some duds but some incredibly catchy tunes. Book could be improved, but it doesn't take itself too seriously and works with what it's got.
Cast are exceptionally good, I couldn't really fault them. Dan Buckley seemed to be channelling a cross of Elder Cunningham and Dewey Finn - I'd love to see him in SoR!
Certainly leave all expectations of reality and rational explanation at the door, go along with it and you'll have a whale of a time.
It's in the same basket as Bananaman and The Toxic Avenger, sitting somewhere between the two for me.
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Post by terrylondon79 on Jan 24, 2018 23:10:14 GMT
Enjoyable enough show. Lot of the 80s references, almost too many! Story very 80s movie in that it didn't really wor, bit it didn't really matter!
Musically they made songs that sound like you've heard them before, so you end up humming them on your way home.
£10 seats a7 and A6 fantastic value... Blocked by cast occasionally... But clear view otherwise. One up/down side..? A lot of lycra costumes. Don't leave much to imagination!
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Post by westendcub on Jan 25, 2018 19:10:30 GMT
At the showtonight, will report back & rate!!
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