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Post by Mr Wallacio on Oct 13, 2018 22:03:11 GMT
That was good fun this evening. I'm glad my days plans got altered and I plumped for seeing this as I really enjoyed it. Lighthearted and simple.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2018 22:17:57 GMT
Well. This is a whole bunch of jolly japes and further proof that Rob Houchen is possibly the best male singer in London's glitzy West End. 'nuff said. He has such an easy Gavin Creel-ness about him. Yes, he's that good.
It's all complete fluff but it's got a truly sensational cast, I think you'd struggle to find a weak one amongst 'em. Laura Baldwin (like a musical theatre Amy Adams) and Daniel Buckley (clearly a future star of 'School of Rock') are glorious, Buckley in particular has a devil-may-care-I'll-do-anything attitude which is very funny but there's also special mention for Simon Thomas, Scott Paige and Emily Tierney too. But the absolute scene stealer is Neil McDermott who was fabulous as Evil Lord Hector.
The show is such fun and the songs are cleverly made to sound like an 80s edition of 'Now That's What I Call Music', they're all pretty much insanely catchy and oddly familiar and for those who have a fetish for lycra, you will *die*.
I was sat next to the one from Busted who wasn't the strangely attractive tall posh one or the one who is married to Emma Willis. He seemed to enjoy it. He had an ice cream at the interval. I couldn't tell what flavour.
Oh and if you go to the St James Theatre (I refuse to call it it's stupid new name), be sure to visit the Gin Bar. I could hanker down and spend several weeks there. It's like many a dream I've had come true. Well the ones without Tom Bateman and Jonny B in anyway.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2018 8:52:17 GMT
Well. This is a whole bunch of jolly japes and further proof that Rob Houchen is possibly the best male singer in London's glitzy West End. 'nuff said. He has such an easy Gavin Creel-ness about him. Yes, he's that good. It's all complete fluff but it's got a truly sensational cast, I think you'd struggle to find a weak one amongst 'em. Laura Baldwin (like a musical theatre Amy Adams) and Daniel Buckley (clearly a future star of 'School of Rock') are glorious, Buckley in particular has a devil-may-care-I'll-do-anything attitude which is very funny but there's also special mention for Simon Thomas, Scott Paige and Emily Tierney too. But the absolute scene stealer is Neil McDermott who was fabulous as Evil Lord Hector. The show is such fun and the songs are cleverly made to sound like an 80s edition of 'Now That's What I Call Music', they're all pretty much insanely catchy and oddly familiar and for those who have a fetish for lycra, you will *die*. I was sat next to the one from Busted who wasn't the strangely attractive tall posh one or the one who is married to Emma Willis. He seemed to enjoy it. He had an ice cream at the interval. I couldn't tell what flavour. Oh and if you go to the St James Theatre (I refuse to call it it's stupid new name), be sure to visit the Gin Bar. I could hanker down and spend several weeks there. It's like many a dream I've had come true. Well the ones without Tom Bateman and Jonny B in anyway. I knew you would like it (and not just for the lycra). Little Rob is indeed a little star (s, shoot higher). Can someone give him a big juicy leading role in 2019 so I can go bask in it? Dan Buckley is adorable too, and I have a soft spot for his Musical BFF Scott as well. Overall everyone is fabulous and I want to keep them all being fabulous forever. It's a real once you're on board with the idea this one sucks you right in (much like the lads do in that lycra) it is one of the most joyous things I've seen all year, and I really hope it comes back . Oh and is it Charlie off of Busted? the one nobody ever remembers (bless)
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Post by ellie1981 on Oct 17, 2018 8:58:39 GMT
I think it’s the one that wrote Loserville. James?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2018 9:00:29 GMT
Well. This is a whole bunch of jolly japes and further proof that Rob Houchen is possibly the best male singer in London's glitzy West End. 'nuff said. He has such an easy Gavin Creel-ness about him. Yes, he's that good. It's all complete fluff but it's got a truly sensational cast, I think you'd struggle to find a weak one amongst 'em. Laura Baldwin (like a musical theatre Amy Adams) and Daniel Buckley (clearly a future star of 'School of Rock') are glorious, Buckley in particular has a devil-may-care-I'll-do-anything attitude which is very funny but there's also special mention for Simon Thomas, Scott Paige and Emily Tierney too. But the absolute scene stealer is Neil McDermott who was fabulous as Evil Lord Hector. The show is such fun and the songs are cleverly made to sound like an 80s edition of 'Now That's What I Call Music', they're all pretty much insanely catchy and oddly familiar and for those who have a fetish for lycra, you will *die*. I was sat next to the one from Busted who wasn't the strangely attractive tall posh one or the one who is married to Emma Willis. He seemed to enjoy it. He had an ice cream at the interval. I couldn't tell what flavour. Oh and if you go to the St James Theatre (I refuse to call it it's stupid new name), be sure to visit the Gin Bar. I could hanker down and spend several weeks there. It's like many a dream I've had come true. Well the ones without Tom Bateman and Jonny B in anyway. I knew you would like it (and not just for the lycra). Little Rob is indeed a little star (s, shoot higher). Can someone give him a big juicy leading role in 2019 so I can go bask in it? Dan Buckley is adorable too, and I have a soft spot for his Musical BFF Scott as well. Overall everyone is fabulous and I want to keep them all being fabulous forever. It's a real once you're on board with the idea this one sucks you right in (much like the lads do in that lycra) it is one of the most joyous things I've seen all year, and I really hope it comes back . Oh and is it Charlie off of Busted? the one nobody ever remembers (bless) OMGay, can you imagine Rob Houchen wrapping his voice around 'West Side Story'? I think I'd have babies. I've just checked on the interweb and it was apparently James from Busted who was enjoying an ice cream during the interval last night. Not Charlie. Charlie is foxy. Neither of them are married to Emma Willis. That's the other one.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2018 9:24:02 GMT
OMGay, can you imagine Rob Houchen wrapping his voice around 'West Side Story'? I think I'd have babies. I've just checked on the interweb and it was apparently James from Busted who was enjoying an ice cream during the interval last night. Not Charlie. Charlie is foxy. Neither of them are married to Emma Willis. That's the other one. Woof I'm pregnant just THINKING about it. Oh right James. In fairness they're all a bit tall and posh. Except the one that's married to Emma Willis. And she likes a bit of rough.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2018 9:25:18 GMT
Oh speaking of....I need a moment.
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Post by danb on Oct 17, 2018 10:37:12 GMT
Oh speaking of....I need a moment. This is what elevated my opinion of his uvula! He was an enjoyable enough Marius, but hearing him sing this was pretty heavenly.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2018 10:41:30 GMT
danb I'm a bit in love I cannot lie.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2018 11:36:56 GMT
Oh speaking of....I need a moment. Goodness. I must be psychotic. Who knows what else I can make happen? *concentrate on Lottery numbers* *send Jonny B my phone number* It really is a heavenly voice isn't it.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2018 12:07:37 GMT
Oh speaking of....I need a moment. Goodness. I must be psychotic. Who knows what else I can make happen? *concentrate on Lottery numbers* *send Jonny B my phone number* It really is a heavenly voice isn't it. If you get Jonny B's phone number get him to pass the Fleesh's to me. (The Fleesh obsession is real now and I am not ashamed) Also can you will little Robbie into an amazing production while you're at it.
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Post by Dawnstar on Oct 17, 2018 18:06:54 GMT
Oh speaking of....I need a moment. I think he sounds better in that than in Eugenius. I want to say more vocally mature but that's not quite it. Umm... Maybe it's that in Eugenius he sounded like he was singing in head voice most of the time whereas here he shows more range, as he did in Candide last year.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2018 7:22:42 GMT
Oh speaking of....I need a moment. I think he sounds better in that than in Eugenius. I want to say more vocally mature but that's not quite it. Umm... Maybe it's that in Eugenius he sounded like he was singing in head voice most of the time whereas here he shows more range, as he did in Candide last year. I mean I wasn't making any direct comparisons, I just so happened to find that song on youtube shortly after we had discussed it on here.
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Post by danieljohnson14 on May 5, 2019 21:17:39 GMT
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Post by xanady on May 6, 2019 15:43:35 GMT
Missed this previously and really want to see it.Could it be a tour or somewhere like the Arts or Arcola or has it got the legs for a more established WE Theatre?
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2019 15:48:49 GMT
LOL - I fear the "reassuring" tweet means we will probably never hear of it again.....
Would love to be proved wrong though :-) Was a good fun night!
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Post by sparky5000 on May 6, 2019 23:45:26 GMT
I’d love for this show to live on somehow! Such an enjoyable night at the theatre, and first introduced me to Laura Baldwin who I think is fab 😍
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Post by Mark on Aug 8, 2019 11:08:06 GMT
Interesting video about the failed transfer. I really wish it could make another appearance.
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Post by ABr on Mar 19, 2020 10:10:29 GMT
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Post by robertb213 on Mar 19, 2020 10:45:32 GMT
Great news. Upbeat silly fun is what we need right now 😀
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Post by HereForTheatre on Mar 19, 2020 10:51:14 GMT
Lovely
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Post by Someone in a tree on Mar 20, 2020 19:02:33 GMT
so im on the FB page and nothing is happening for the live stream. am i doing something wrong?
many thanks
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Post by firefingers on Mar 20, 2020 19:42:06 GMT
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Post by robertb213 on Mar 20, 2020 19:57:13 GMT
It's utterly daft but very entertaining with catchy songs. Rob and Laura are fabulous. Lovely to see it again 😀
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Post by dontdreamit on Mar 20, 2020 20:19:42 GMT
I’m loving this so far! I really needed this tonight.
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Post by Mark on Mar 20, 2020 21:28:50 GMT
Really enjoyed it! Left a small donation and hope everyone who watches does the same.
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Post by justfran on Mar 20, 2020 22:07:04 GMT
That was so much fun! Silly (in the best sense) and loved the 80’s/ geeky references. They have raised almost £10,000 so far and I’m sure will get more. Will be going to sleep singing Go Eugenius 💫
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Post by mindy0monster on Mar 20, 2020 22:13:16 GMT
That was just what I needed! Sadly, missed it when it was at The Other Palace, so really pleased to have been able to see it like this. Great little show, properly feel-good, and fantastic that they've raised so much.
Hope now that more shows follow in their footsteps.
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Post by winonaforever on Mar 21, 2020 9:13:30 GMT
I loved seeing it again, only got to see it once at The Other Palace. Even better than I remembered!
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Post by Someone in a tree on Mar 21, 2020 10:08:42 GMT
Thanks for the info and and link. Greatly appreciated. I'm watching it now
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