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Post by ladidah on Jul 11, 2023 12:48:09 GMT
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Post by helso1 on Jul 13, 2023 11:25:05 GMT
Thank you :-) Has anyone sat in the £25 seats at all? Thanks x |
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Post by ncbears on Jul 13, 2023 18:26:48 GMT
We were put off by the prices on the website (back on 1 July) and just went to the boxoffice at noon asking about "day seats". We were told there were no "day seats" - but then were sold Row F seats 42/43 (I think - they were center) for 35 GBP each. I was shocked when we sat down. Amazing seats for an amazing price.
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Post by sistergeorge on Jul 13, 2023 20:41:57 GMT
Not sure if already mentioned but Charlie's holiday dates are on the website Charlie Stemp will not be performing on the following dates: 4th – 6th September 2023 16th – 18th October 2023 27th – 29th November 2023 8th -10th January 2024 Christmas and New Year Schedule: Charlie will not perform on Thursday 28th December 2023 at 14:30 and Wednesday 3rd January 2024 at 14:30. At all of the above performances, the role of Bobby Child will be played by Jack Wilcox. Wow! I'm visiting London for a week in November and got tix for this on November 25. What a relief it wasn't a few days later. |
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Post by ceebee on Jul 14, 2023 21:53:29 GMT
Wow, what a show and cast. Crazy to me how this isn't sold out. Loved it this evening!
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Post by A.Ham on Jul 15, 2023 10:51:25 GMT
I thought this was just wonderful last night. Put a huge smile on my face the whole way through. Will post properly later when I have more time but it’s a 5 stars from me - Charlie was incredible.
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Post by anthony40 on Jul 15, 2023 15:05:22 GMT
I am seeing this tonight
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Post by adamkinsey on Jul 15, 2023 20:56:57 GMT
Saw it last night. Five stars for the production although I do think the piece itself sags slightly in the middle of act two - one too many ballads, perhaps. Left with a big smile on face and singing I Got Rhythm on the walk home.
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Post by vabbian on Jul 16, 2023 12:52:10 GMT
Joyous, 5 stars.
do NOT recommend a side view seat for this, the choreo is designed to be seen head on.
expected a big tap number at the end, the final scene is a bit lacklustre.
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Post by Fleance on Jul 16, 2023 12:55:56 GMT
I have very happy memories of Luke Thallon and Lucie Fletcher performing in this at the Guildhall five years ago. Too busy being carried away by the joy of the performance (and the proud parents in the audience) to worry about the plot. I saw that very enjoyable production at the Guildhall and don't think I need to see another anytime soon. |
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Post by anthony40 on Jul 16, 2023 19:40:05 GMT
I saw this last night. My seat didn't offer the best view- if fact I could see anything far stage right- however it was given to me, so I can't complain.
It was my first time at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Looking around it remained me of the theatre in Chichester where Assassins played.
When I first came to London backpacking with my best mate, we saw the production that was playing at the Prince Edward Theatre, with Ruth Henshall.
The theatre was full last night and they lapped it up.
This is the first thing that I've seen Charlie Stemp in. Geez he's good! Tapping away and making the whole thing look effortless.
I found the couple who were reviewing the hotel a tad annoying. I get that they were a comedy duo put in for laughs but I felt that they didn't actually add anything to the story.
Other than that, I couldn't fault this production.
Particular mention to the male ensemble. I didn't buy a programme however I didn't recognise any of them from anything else and they were all different shapes and sizes, some with facial hair, other without.
(Despite that intense gale force wind) a thoroughly enjoyable evening at the theatre!
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Post by alece10 on Jul 16, 2023 20:30:56 GMT
I saw this last night. My seat didn't offer the best view- if fact I could see anything far stage right- however it was given to me, so I can't complain. It was my first time at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Looking around it remained me of the theatre in Chichester where Assassins played. When I first came to London backpacking with my best mate, we saw the production that was playing at the Prince Edward Theatre, with Ruth Henshall. The theatre was full last night and they lapped it up. This is the first thing that I've seen Charlie Stemp in. Geez he's good! Tapping away and making the whole thing look effortless. I found the couple who were reviewing the hotel a tad annoying. I get that they were a comedy duo put in for laughs but I felt that they didn't actually add anything to the story. Other than that, I couldn't fault this production. Particular mention to the male ensemble. I didn't buy a programme however I didn't recognise any of them from anything else and they were all different shapes and sizes, some with facial hair, other without. (Despite that intense gale force wind) a thoroughly enjoyable evening at the theatre! If you saw 42nd Street at Drury Lane you might have recognised one of the ensemble. Philip Bertolini. He played the "Juvenile lead" for part of the run and also in the filmed recording. |
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Post by ladidah on Jul 17, 2023 8:09:29 GMT
I saw this last night. My seat didn't offer the best view- if fact I could see anything far stage right- however it was given to me, so I can't complain. It was my first time at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Looking around it remained me of the theatre in Chichester where Assassins played. When I first came to London backpacking with my best mate, we saw the production that was playing at the Prince Edward Theatre, with Ruth Henshall. The theatre was full last night and they lapped it up. This is the first thing that I've seen Charlie Stemp in. Geez he's good! Tapping away and making the whole thing look effortless. I found the couple who were reviewing the hotel a tad annoying. I get that they were a comedy duo put in for laughs but I felt that they didn't actually add anything to the story. Other than that, I couldn't fault this production. Particular mention to the male ensemble. I didn't buy a programme however I didn't recognise any of them from anything else and they were all different shapes and sizes, some with facial hair, other without. (Despite that intense gale force wind) a thoroughly enjoyable evening at the theatre! I agree about the reviewers, I think maybe it's a good joke for tourists? |
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Post by Dawnstar on Jul 17, 2023 12:12:09 GMT
Despite previous comments on here that the lottery seats offered on Fridays for the following week are better than those offered on Mondays for 4 weeks ahead, when the lottery email arrived a few minutes ago I thought I'd have a look for 2nd August. Several front row seats were available so, as an inveterate front-rower whenever ticket prices allow it, I immediately snapped one up. If anyone tells me front row doesn't allow feet to be seen then I'm not bothered. I saw the Regent's Park transfer 8 times at the Novello from the front row & only being able to see the dancers from the knees up in no way impeded my enjoyment of that production. I only hope I like this production even half as much as that one (I very much doubt I will like it as much).
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Post by anthony40 on Jul 17, 2023 12:51:55 GMT
When I aw this on Saturday night, (I could be wrong) but personally, I found the stage to be a little high.
It didn't particularly bother me as I was on the side but I'd imagine if you're in the front row you'd be looking up.
Additionally, twice throughout the show the pump smoke/mist from the front of the stage which invariably spills over the front row.
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Post by A.Ham on Jul 17, 2023 13:14:46 GMT
I sat in the centre of F on Friday night and that felt like the perfect elevation above stage height. I think E would also be good, but was pleased I wasn’t further forward. If you’re not bothered about feet then I’m sure C will be great and avoids any issues of heads or fidgeting in front of you!
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Post by alece10 on Jul 17, 2023 15:36:22 GMT
Agree with above. I sat in E and it was perfect. On Thursday I am sitting a row behind in F.
I believe the rake starts in E so C and D (first 2 rows) are more on the level.
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Post by theatrefan77 on Jul 17, 2023 23:36:15 GMT
I saw it from row F centre and the view was just perfect
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 18, 2023 14:44:49 GMT
Despite previous comments on here that the lottery seats offered on Fridays for the following week are better than those offered on Mondays for 4 weeks ahead, when the lottery email arrived a few minutes ago I thought I'd have a look for 2nd August. Several front row seats were available so, as an inveterate front-rower whenever ticket prices allow it, I immediately snapped one up. If anyone tells me front row doesn't allow feet to be seen then I'm not bothered. I saw the Regent's Park transfer 8 times at the Novello from the front row & only being able to see the dancers from the knees up in no way impeded my enjoyment of that production. I only hope I like this production even half as much as that one (I very much doubt I will like it as much). Well you should like it MORE. It’s in another league to that awful Regent’s Park version- which basically ripped off the Stroman choreography. |
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Post by barrowside on Jul 18, 2023 18:29:47 GMT
I saw the Regent's Park version at The Novello and thought it was rather lovely!
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Post by Dawnstar on Jul 18, 2023 19:44:34 GMT
Well you should like it MORE. It’s in another league to that awful Regent’s Park version- which basically ripped off the Stroman choreography. As I really enjoyed the Regent's Park production & that was the first production I saw I'm not expecting to like this one as much because usually when I love the first production I see of a show & see it multiple times then it's the definitive one in my mind & no matter how good any subsequent productions I see are they can't replace that first one as definitive for me. |
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Post by oedipus on Jul 19, 2023 10:48:22 GMT
I caught this last night, having seen the national tour in the USA many moons ago. (Here, Stroman directs as well as choreographs.) Charlie Stemp is a real find: I couldn't take my eyes off him. Not only is he a terrific dancer, but he exactly channels the sort of goofy physical comedy made famous by e.g. the Marx brothers. (Clearly, Stroman knew she had a real comedian in her grasp -- there are a *lot* of sight gags.)
The book is a bit creakier than I remembered it, and doesn't even try to make sense by the end. But the choreography remains a wonder, and endlessly inventive.
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Post by Stephen on Jul 19, 2023 22:23:31 GMT
This left me a little cold tonight. I think perhaps a combination of things let down the evening as there are some excellent toe-tapping moments from an excellent cast.
The book scenes were often boring and dated. I think it could have been cut down about 10 minutes each half - I can’t remember the last thing I saw where I didn’t feel this was the case. Overlong stretched out book scenes.
The first, which I believe echoes a previous review, is the side seats being poor for this particular show. With big production numbers you really need a front on view and (to my eye) preferably a proscenium. Often I wasn’t quite sure where to look. M70 gives an almost completely side on view and I spent most of the evening (unfortunately) wishing I was in a better seat. All of the premium and top band ticket holders seemed to be having a hoot throughout! The show is directed out front which surprised me coming from Chichester too. I always find being able to see into the wings really distracting. If I were a director it would annoy me to know that a good 200 audience members here can.
Highlights for me were the brilliant, full sounding orchestra, some clever lighting choices, a very well painted set and some fun haze effects. There is some excellent clever choreography and obviously wonderful enthusiastic dance from Charlie Stemp.
I’ll withhold voting in the poll for this as I think it lost most of its stars from the seating choice which I suppose is my fault!
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Post by Being Alive on Jul 19, 2023 22:54:18 GMT
It was mostly directed out front at Chich too - it didn't really care about the audience on the sides there either.
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Post by Stephen on Jul 19, 2023 23:32:55 GMT
It was mostly directed out front at Chich too - it didn't really care about the audience on the sides there either. I was mostly annoyed at myself for booking those seats. It did feel like the Gillian Lynne was the right sized house for the show, just maybe not the right shape! I spent more time looking at Charlie Stemp's back than anything else. I would be interested to see how my enjoyment would change in a superior seat with a better view but alas, money! |
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