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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 19, 2022 12:40:00 GMT
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Post by oxfordsimon on Mar 19, 2022 13:34:06 GMT
I am struggling to see this working. Goodman doesn't strike me as anything close to a Poirot. But most importantly the claustrophobic nature of the train setting is one that just doesn't feel theatrical to me. Sure the design can create small spaces for the compartments but will it truly work or is this a case of seeking a popular rather than theatrical success? I get that they need to sell tickets but there is a reason why Christie didn't do stage versions of her Poirot stories....
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Post by joem on Mar 19, 2022 16:35:41 GMT
Looking forward to this! I like Henry Goodman and this is one of Agatha Christie's finest novels. The difficulties of adapting this to the stage is what makes the proposition all the more intriguing!
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Post by TallPaul on Mar 19, 2022 17:44:13 GMT
The world premiere, in Princeton, was exactly 5 years ago last Thursday.
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Post by Jon on May 23, 2022 12:58:18 GMT
I would imagine it'll transfer, it's doing a run at Theatre Royal Bath so I imagine it can go to a traditional WE theatre.
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Post by Dawnstar on May 23, 2022 17:13:27 GMT
Shame the Gillian Lynne as already got something going in because I think this would have been an ideal summer show - especially for the tourists whereas "Lion,Witch & Waredrobe" surely is more of a Christmas show with all that snow" Except that Murder On The Orient Express also features a lot of snow: the train gets stuck in a snowdrift! |
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Post by David J on May 23, 2022 19:56:52 GMT
Watching this this evening
Feels a bit disjointed pacing and tone wise
Starts of well setting the tone and introducing poirot and characters.
Then they make a flourish of revealing the orient express carriages on these little platforms. Before we spend a minute or so watching the ensemble trundle them around on the stage. Before they set them in place and the play continues straight on where we left off in the last scene
Couldn’t have thought up a smoother scene transition than that?
Does feel like they’re filling in time occasionally. One moment where the Miss Hubbard character, played with a broad New York accent that quickly gets old, singing Lullaby of Broadway for a good minute
Henry Goodman is the strong point as poirot. Reminiscent of David suchet
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Post by David J on May 24, 2022 9:45:19 GMT
Second act was better, especially during the big reveal scene. If anybody has seen the David Suchet adaptation, this play leans on that version's portrayal of Poirot at the end.
Tone goes from serious to Mrs Hubbard on the other side of the spectrum. Was she meant to be comic relief considering who she is?
Play rather simplifies the story with a reduced cast of characters, missing plot details and added dramatic moments such as the end of the first act
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 25, 2022 9:31:07 GMT
I’m quite intrigued to see this, I feel a Chichester trip coming on,
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Post by Rory on May 25, 2022 10:06:26 GMT
I'd really love to see this and The Unfriend. Hope both transfer.
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Post by NeilVHughes on May 25, 2022 10:10:08 GMT
Tempted to double this up with The Unfriend next Wed.
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Post by Jon on May 25, 2022 10:26:23 GMT
In terms of available theatres, the only one that's available the earliest that is big enough is the Harold Pinter Theatre otherwise maybe a run at the National in November or December?
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 25, 2022 10:30:37 GMT
In terms of available theatres, the only one that's available the earliest that is big enough is the Harold Pinter Theatre otherwise maybe a run at the National in November or December? Erm the Harold Pinter is tiny. That wouldn’t work for a Chichester transfer at all. Gypsy even struggled to fit into the Savoy. |
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Post by Rory on May 25, 2022 10:31:10 GMT
In terms of available theatres, the only one that's available the earliest that is big enough is the Harold Pinter Theatre otherwise maybe a run at the National in November or December? Criterion if 2:22 doesn't extend? |
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Post by Jon on May 25, 2022 10:35:54 GMT
Erm the Harold Pinter is tiny. That wouldn’t work for a Chichester transfer at all. Gypsy even struggled to fit into the Savoy. Normally I'd agree but it's going to the Theatre Royal Bath after the run at Chichester which isn't exactly a big theatre. Criterion if 2:22 doesn't extend? The Criterion is too small for Murder on the Orient Express but it would be more suited for The Unfriend. |
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Post by Jon on May 25, 2022 11:12:00 GMT
What about the Gielgud after "Mockingbird"? It's selling quite well so I imagine it'll extend beyond November. |
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Post by theatremiss on May 25, 2022 12:11:43 GMT
I’m seeing this on Sat and looking forward to it
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Post by jampot on May 25, 2022 12:48:00 GMT
Tempted to double this up with The Unfriend next Wed. That's what I'm doing June 4th.. |
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on May 25, 2022 19:17:03 GMT
they need to bring back the kings cross theatre!
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 25, 2022 19:59:33 GMT
Welll....what abour a limited run at the Old Vic as there is nothing booked between "Jitney" and "Christmas Carol" and the Old Vic housed the Chichester production of "Kiss Me Kate" so must be same size stage wise and have already a past link with the theatre. Not going to happen. Orient Express is a commercial show and the Old Vic has a new programme to announce soon I am enjoying everyone mentioning random theatres without a clue about how small they are. Harold Pinter! Criterion! Arts! Southwark Playhouse! My living room! |
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Post by joem on May 25, 2022 20:11:59 GMT
I’m quite intrigued to see this, I feel a Chichester trip coming on, I've got tickets for Chichester, only been there once before for "Ross". Any recommendations for a good fish restaurant in Chichester would be gratefully received. |
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Post by alicechallice on May 25, 2022 22:00:50 GMT
Welll....what abour a limited run at the Old Vic as there is nothing booked between "Jitney" and "Christmas Carol" and the Old Vic housed the Chichester production of "Kiss Me Kate" so must be same size stage wise and have already a past link with the theatre. Not going to happen. Orient Express is a commercial show and the Old Vic has a new programme to announce soon I am enjoying everyone mentioning random theatres without a clue about how small they are. Harold Pinter! Criterion! Arts! Southwark Playhouse! My living room! Knowing how we know you, I’d be very surprised if your living room was smaller than the Southwark Playhouse. Swimming pool, sauna & room for a pony, I’d imagine! |
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 26, 2022 7:26:51 GMT
It’s very modest. Merely a symphony of velvet and opulence
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Post by mrbarnaby on May 26, 2022 8:19:31 GMT
It’s very modest. Merely a symphony of velvet and opulence I wondered who that was in the bed in the Upper Circle of the Piccadilly. Ya got me |
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Post by Jon on May 26, 2022 10:41:47 GMT
It's unlikely as I don't think it's particularly big but would Nimax's new theatre be an option for Murder on the Orient Express?
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