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Post by robertb213 on Jul 25, 2018 13:35:37 GMT
Rob Houchen is fabulous though, he'll do a great job 😀
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 25, 2018 16:05:54 GMT
I'm not that fussed about the ones not coming back. Mainly I wanted Laura,Dan and Scott to come back, so I'm happy.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2018 16:22:24 GMT
Oh lovely. I didn't see this at the St James Theatre before. I always think Rob Houchen looks like he used to be a Disney Prince in a former life.
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Post by d'James on Jul 25, 2018 16:50:22 GMT
Rob Houchen is fabulous though, he'll do a great job 😀 I liked him in Titanic but I can’t imagine him looking geeky enough. I’m sure I’ll be pleasantly surprised.
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Post by robertb213 on Jul 25, 2018 16:54:27 GMT
Rob Houchen is fabulous though, he'll do a great job 😀 I liked him in Titanic but I can’t imagine him looking geeky enough. I’m sure I’ll be pleasantly surprised. Stick a pair of glasses on him and he'll pass. And once he starts singing, no one will care 😀
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Post by d'James on Jul 25, 2018 16:55:42 GMT
I liked him in Titanic but I can’t imagine him looking geeky enough. I’m sure I’ll be pleasantly surprised. Stick a pair of glasses on him and he'll pass. And once he starts singing, no one will care 😀 I’ll wait to make up my mind.
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Post by Seriously on Jul 25, 2018 18:55:30 GMT
Rob "Everyday a new headshot" Houchen?
Standby for Vibrato overload.
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Post by d'James on Sept 1, 2018 9:14:58 GMT
How long is it in previews for?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2018 17:02:54 GMT
Well this is properly mad. But utterly joyous. And Rob Marius One Day More is quite adorable. (And wears Lycra in case that swings anyone’s vote)
More later but I had a splendid afternoon. It won’t change your life but if you remember the 80s or enjoy a comic book you’ll probably have a lovely time. Also if you enjoy men and women in Lycra.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2018 18:26:22 GMT
Well this is properly mad. But utterly joyous. And Rob Marius One Day More is quite adorable. (And wears Lycra in case that swings anyone’s vote) More later but I had a splendid afternoon. It won’t change your life but if you remember the 80s or enjoy a comic book you’ll probably have a lovely time. Also if you enjoy men and women in Lycra. Looking forward to seeing this in a couple of weeks’ time as part of a two-show TOP day with Heathers. The recording is infectiously cheesy, and if there are guys in Lycra, well... what’s not to like?
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Post by ellie1981 on Sept 4, 2018 23:43:18 GMT
Saw this again tonight and love love loved it again. New cast members were just great, particularly Neil McDermott as Evil Lord Hector, putting a whole new comic spin on the character.
Shocking how Heathers gets a transfer before this.
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Post by d'James on Sept 6, 2018 22:45:33 GMT
Saw the matinee today and I just love this show.
Rob Houchen acts and sings the part fantastically, I just don’t think he looked geeky enough but he acting and singing made up for it.
I think they’ve tightened the show up since the last run and it was funnier than before.
Sad I won’t get to see it again this run.
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Post by partytentdown on Sept 7, 2018 7:38:28 GMT
Some kind of announcement today.
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Post by londontheatrefan on Sept 7, 2018 7:56:43 GMT
According to Twitter the run has been extended to 21st October.
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Post by anthony40 on Sept 8, 2018 18:30:29 GMT
I really know nothing about this show, the story or music but am going tomorrow.
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Post by david on Sept 8, 2018 19:08:42 GMT
I really know nothing about this show, the story or music but am going tomorrow. Same here. Will keep an eye out for you!
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Post by anthony40 on Sept 8, 2018 19:39:51 GMT
Oh, okay mate. If you see me, please say hello.
I am sitting in G17
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Post by Mark on Sept 9, 2018 7:53:39 GMT
Going today too, looking forward to seeing it now that I’m familiar with the material.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2018 8:56:09 GMT
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Post by anthony40 on Sept 9, 2018 19:34:15 GMT
So got to the see the show this afternoon, despite a stuff up at the Wetherspoons (a long story- food never arrives, it was too late, got refunded, was almost late) and this was lots of fun..
Really great performances from all involved. Great singing and character development.
Daniel Buckley was mot on a Feris so this role was performed by one of the writers of the show Chris Wilkins.
For me personally, the stand out performances were from Scott Paige as Theo and Neil McDermott as Evil Lord Hector. In fact, the more time he spent on stage, the more he grew on me.
They've got themselves a fun, great little show here. My only recommendation is they could do so much more with the set.
I was unaware of this but apparently they have a Super-fan Sunday Q&A with the cast afterwards so I hung around. Got myself a Eugenius Tough Man Lego figure for asking a question and two posters (hello eBay).
Fellow board member David was sitting directly in from of me. Lovely too meet him and have a chat.
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Post by Mark on Sept 9, 2018 21:15:44 GMT
^ Was there too. I think what made it for me this afternoon was the atmosphere. Lots of repeat attendees it seemed, and my sister who was seeing it for the first time loved it too.
Some improvements from last time - the actor playing Lord Hector is a big improvement, as is the new Super Hot Lady song. The whole thing seemed tighter and better than last time.
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Post by anthony40 on Sept 9, 2018 21:33:50 GMT
Didn’t see you Mark
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Post by Mark on Sept 9, 2018 21:45:03 GMT
I recognised you during the Q&A, was sat in row E all the way to the side (seat 1).
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Post by david on Sept 9, 2018 22:16:36 GMT
After a 7hr marathon yesterday watching Imperium, this was definitely what was needed for a Sunday afternoon at the theatre. A 2hr show where you can just switch your brain off and have an absolutely great time. Admittedly I didn’t know too much about it prior to today but after having a quick listen to the OCR a few days earlier and tickets going for £30, i thought it was worth a punt since I loved the Toxic Avenger at the SWP and was in a similar vein to it. The whole afternoon was just great fun, with the preshow 80s music and really fun musical numbers sung excellently by the cast and great music provided by a small but brilliant band. With that and all the 80s film references, and Brian Blessed doing some VO work what isn’t there to love about it. I think it really helped that the superfans where out in force today and the auditorium pretty much sold out really created a great party atmosphere with everybody clapping along at various times. Having talked with anthony40 during the afternoon (it was great to meet you!) as he said in his review, I thought there would have been more staging , but I think given more space and money, this show could be a set designers dream to come up with some wonderful stuff. While Rob Houchen and Laura Baldwin where fantastic as Eugene and Janey, for me Neil McDermott as Lord Hector stole the show. It was just so funny but without being OTT. If you haven’t seen it already, please go and see it. It’s a great show and I’m sure it will put a smile on your face.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Sept 9, 2018 22:22:51 GMT
I forget, does the Scott Paige character have a song?
I remember thinking they should do more with the character.
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Post by david on Sept 9, 2018 22:25:46 GMT
I forget, does the Scott Paige character have a song? I remember thinking they should do more with the character. Unfortunately not, though he does contribute to some songs at least. I had hoped he might have had a solo number at least as Theo really is a fun character.
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Post by Stephen on Sept 13, 2018 14:35:02 GMT
Sorry to bring this one back up. Going this evening and am looking for my usual loud noises warnings!
Can anyone help?
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Post by david on Sept 13, 2018 14:51:52 GMT
Sorry to bring this one back up. Going this evening and am looking for my usual loud noises warnings! Can anyone help? Nothing major for you Steve. All sound effects and a loud band.
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Post by Stephen on Sept 13, 2018 14:53:30 GMT
Great thanks David! Looking forward to this one!
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Post by david on Sept 13, 2018 14:57:06 GMT
Great thanks David! Looking forward to this one! Forgot to mention that there is a bit of audience participation with one of the songs. All completly harmless mind you.
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