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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 18, 2021 16:48:10 GMT
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 28, 2022 15:17:29 GMT
Jo Riding to star as Rose
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Post by jaggy on Feb 28, 2022 15:30:50 GMT
Jo Riding to star as Rose I guess I'll be making my first trip to Buxton! |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 28, 2022 15:53:48 GMT
I already booked so pleased to hear it’s a “name”.
Buxton is an hour by train from Manchester. From the south it’s the Avanti West coast line to Manchester but you get off at either Macclesfield for the bus, or Stockport for another train. It’s a bit of a trek, about 3 hours from London.
Only 8 performances spread over 2 weeks. 3 matinees.
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Post by maggiem on Feb 28, 2022 16:20:37 GMT
didn't get to A Little Night Music last year, as Leeds Playhouse had better dates. Just booked for this though, as I loved it at the Royal Exchange pre-covid.
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Post by raiseitup on Feb 28, 2022 17:26:04 GMT
Advice for someone down south... Is it conceivably possible to drive from the matinee (ending around 5pm) at Buxton Opera to Leeds Playhouse in time for the 7:30pm show? Google Maps tells me 1h 45 mins, but is that optimistic?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 28, 2022 17:37:08 GMT
Advice for someone down south... Is it conceivably possible to drive from the matinee (ending around 5pm) at Buxton Opera to Leeds Playhouse in time for the 7:30pm show? Google Maps tells me 1h 45 mins, but is that optimistic? Never done it but sounds optimistic for a Saturday and I wouldn’t even consider it for the mid week matinee. Buxton is slap in the middle of the Peak District, single carriageway roads. I assume Google tells you to drive to Sheffield then get on the M1? I think it would be stressful. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2022 19:45:44 GMT
Well that is me booked, I was in two minds as I feel I have seen a fair few productions or Gypsy over the last few years, but this casting had me running to the website. Just hope the book scenes are a bit tighter than Kerryson’s last Gypsy at Curve, the scenes (particularly in the second act) just dragged on and on
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Post by mrbarnaby on Feb 28, 2022 20:54:48 GMT
Very tempted to see this. Would love to see JR take on this role
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Post by bimse on Mar 1, 2022 15:41:28 GMT
Advice for someone down south... Is it conceivably possible to drive from the matinee (ending around 5pm) at Buxton Opera to Leeds Playhouse in time for the 7:30pm show? Google Maps tells me 1h 45 mins, but is that optimistic? Never done it but sounds optimistic for a Saturday and I wouldn’t even consider it for the mid week matinee. Buxton is slap in the middle of the Peak District, single carriageway roads. I assume Google tells you to drive to Sheffield then get on the M1? I think it would be stressful. Very optimistic, Buxton is well away from the nearest motorway in either direction , my route planner gives the quickest route at 2 hours 12 minutes (via Sheffield and the M1) , then there’s the often horrendous traffic to contend with . I wouldn’t risk it . |
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Post by distantcousin on Mar 1, 2022 15:44:07 GMT
Well that is me booked, I was in two minds as I feel I have seen a fair few productions or Gypsy over the last few years, but this casting had me running to the website. Just hope the book scenes are a bit tighter than Kerryson’s last Gypsy at Curve, the scenes (particularly in the second act) just dragged on and on Indeed. I saw that version a few times as I was doing some work for Curve at the time, and if he's simply going to remount that version (minus the tech) then I don't think I'd travel to the Peaks to see it! CRAZY to think that was 10 years ago! Caroline O'Connor was perfection though. And Victoria Hamilton Barritt was sensational. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 1, 2022 19:02:15 GMT
Hopefully Joanna will perform it without the gurning employed by Ms Staunton. Yep. I said it. GURNING. Don’t get me wrong, I loved Gypsy with Imelda at the Savoy, it was top drawer entertainment. But every time I watch it back on telly I’m taken aback by the facial expressions. Do not come for me, they were totally extra and you know it.
I’ve only seen Joanna Riding in the dreadful Calendar Girls which was a load of old pants and didn’t show anyone in a positive light, so what can I expect from her interpretation of Mama Rose?
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Post by inthenose on Mar 1, 2022 19:15:02 GMT
I remember liking her a lot in My Fair Lady when she was Martine McCutcheon's "understudy". But then I liked all of the Eliza's I saw and I preferred Laura Michelle Kelly and Katie Knight-Adams.
For a while back then she was a bit of a darling of the theatre world, and has worked solidly since, with a varied career in musicals.
However, since then I always seem to see her in shows I haven't particularly liked. The Pyjama Game, Billy Elliot, Stephen Ward and The Umbrellas of Cherbourg namely, which would go down as four of my least favourite West End shows come to think of it.
I won't be seeing this but she will give a professional, accomplished performance (and probably no gurning).
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Post by mrbarnaby on Mar 1, 2022 19:16:47 GMT
I remember liking her a lot in My Fair Lady when she was Martine McCutcheon's "understudy". But then I liked all of the Eliza's I saw and I preferred Laura Michelle Kelly and Katie Knight-Adams. For a while back then she was a bit of a darling of the theatre world, and has worked solidly since, with a varied career in musicals. However, since then I always seem to see her in shows I haven't particularly liked. The Pyjama Game, Billy Elliot, Stephen Ward and The Umbrellas of Cherbourg namely, which would go down as four of my least favourite West End shows come to think of it. I won't be seeing this but she will give a professional, accomplished performance (and probably no gurning). She’s certainly been in her fair share of stinkers but she’s highly accomplished and deserves to tackle this role. |
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Post by distantcousin on Mar 2, 2022 13:14:28 GMT
Hopefully Joanna will perform it without the gurning employed by Ms Staunton. Yep. I said it. GURNING. Don’t get me wrong, I loved Gypsy with Imelda at the Savoy, it was top drawer entertainment. But every time I watch it back on telly I’m taken aback by the facial expressions. Do not come for me, they were totally extra and you know it. I’ve only seen Joanna Riding in the dreadful Calendar Girls which was a load of old pants and didn’t show anyone in a positive light, so what can I expect from her interpretation of Mama Rose? She wiped the floor with Imelda when she took over from her in Follies. She's naturalistic, earthy yet classy, and has a wide emotional range. I also loved her as Nettie in Carousel last year. |
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Post by Being Alive on Mar 2, 2022 13:20:28 GMT
Yes, she was certainly better as Sally than Imelda and I can definitely see her as Rose.
Jo is always the highlight of whatever show she is in!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 2, 2022 13:36:54 GMT
Hopefully Joanna will perform it without the gurning employed by Ms Staunton. Yep. I said it. GURNING. Don’t get me wrong, I loved Gypsy with Imelda at the Savoy, it was top drawer entertainment. But every time I watch it back on telly I’m taken aback by the facial expressions. Do not come for me, they were totally extra and you know it. I’ve only seen Joanna Riding in the dreadful Calendar Girls which was a load of old pants and didn’t show anyone in a positive light, so what can I expect from her interpretation of Mama Rose? She wiped the floor with Imelda when she took over from her in Follies. She's naturalistic, earthy yet classy, and has a wide emotional range. I also loved her as Nettie in Carousel last year. Oh yes!i saw that and forgot she was in it. |
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Post by jaggy on Mar 2, 2022 18:36:16 GMT
Anyone seen anything in this venue before?
I was wondering what the view was like from Row D in the Upper Circle. I’m worried that the balcony will obstruct some of the stage due to the height of the seats.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 2, 2022 18:55:14 GMT
Anyone seen anything in this venue before? I was wondering what the view was like from Row D in the Upper Circle. I’m worried that the balcony will obstruct some of the stage due to the height of the seats. There are some images here. No pics from row D but there’s some from further up images.tickets.com/images/primarysales/gpl/BUXT_VOS.html |
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Post by jaggy on Mar 2, 2022 20:40:24 GMT
Anyone seen anything in this venue before? I was wondering what the view was like from Row D in the Upper Circle. I’m worried that the balcony will obstruct some of the stage due to the height of the seats. There are some images here. No pics from row D but there’s some from further up images.tickets.com/images/primarysales/gpl/BUXT_VOS.htmlThis is exactly what I was looking for. Very helpful. Thank you! |
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Post by actorsinger on Mar 3, 2022 11:40:07 GMT
Might be showing my age here, but Joanna Riding was most definitely not Martine’s understudy. Her understudy was a girl called Alexandra Jay who I believe isn’t in the business anymore. Joanna took over in a cast change and went on to win an Olivier.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2022 12:40:30 GMT
Well that is me booked, I was in two minds as I feel I have seen a fair few productions or Gypsy over the last few years, but this casting had me running to the website. Just hope the book scenes are a bit tighter than Kerryson’s last Gypsy at Curve, the scenes (particularly in the second act) just dragged on and on Indeed. I saw that version a few times as I was doing some work for Curve at the time, and if he's simply going to remount that version (minus the tech) then I don't think I'd travel to the Peaks to see it! CRAZY to think that was 10 years ago! Caroline O'Connor was perfection though. And Victoria Hamilton Barritt was sensational. Oh blooming heck, I suddenly feel old!!! Absolutely fell in love with Caroline O'Connor after this though, sensational. Was gutted she pulled out of the next years production of Hello Dolly |
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Post by inthenose on Mar 4, 2022 16:57:52 GMT
Might be showing my age here, but Joanna Riding was most definitely not Martine’s understudy. Her understudy was a girl called Alexandra Jay who I believe isn’t in the business anymore. Joanna took over in a cast change and went on to win an Olivier. Apologies - I actually saw both. I really loved that production. |
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Post by ilovewemusicals on May 26, 2022 15:32:39 GMT
Didn’t expect this. Buxton Opera House just replied to my comment on their status. David Leonard is playing Herbie. I saw him in Matilda in London as Miss Trunchbull.
Monique Young is Louise and Hannah Everest is June.
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Post by theatremiss on May 26, 2022 16:30:01 GMT
Hopefully Joanna will perform it without the gurning employed by Ms Staunton. Yep. I said it. GURNING. Don’t get me wrong, I loved Gypsy with Imelda at the Savoy, it was top drawer entertainment. But every time I watch it back on telly I’m taken aback by the facial expressions. Do not come for me, they were totally extra and you know it. I’ve only seen Joanna Riding in the dreadful Calendar Girls which was a load of old pants and didn’t show anyone in a positive light, so what can I expect from her interpretation of Mama Rose? She wiped the floor with Imelda when she took over from her in Follies. She's naturalistic, earthy yet classy, and has a wide emotional range. I also loved her as Nettie in Carousel last year. And don’t forget The Pajama Game, she was superb in that |
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