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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2022 23:21:56 GMT
 40th Anniversary production directed by Lindsay Posner (who also directed the Old Vic production), starring Felicity Kendal as Dotty Otley. 21 September – 1 October 2022 Theatre Royal Bath 4 October – 15 October 2022 Richmond Theatre 18 October – 22 October 2022 Theatre Royal Brighton 25 October – 29 October 2022 Cambridge Arts Theatre Followed by the West End also apparently. |
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Post by Phantom of London on Mar 14, 2022 23:41:15 GMT
Many shows at Bath are listed ‘prior’ to the West End that don’t.
Last revival was in 2019, which is by my reckoning 3 yers ago, so seems too soon.
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Post by Jan on Mar 15, 2022 8:01:00 GMT
Many shows at Bath are listed ‘prior’ to the West End that don’t. Last revival was in 2019, which is by my reckoning 3 yers ago, so seems too soon. Probably we need to make allowances for post-Covid commercial considerations. I only ever saw the original production of this 40 years ago. I might see it again now. |
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Post by d'James on Mar 15, 2022 11:58:40 GMT
I love this show. Not sure if I would enjoy Felicity Kendall in the role. She might prove me wrong though. Will keep an eye out for the West End transfer.
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Post by bimse on Mar 17, 2022 7:37:15 GMT
I saw the original production with Paul Eddington and Patricia Routledge which was just sublime , then a tour in the 1980s which was a bit of a let down. I’d love to see this production but I doubt I will . When I saw the tour includes Bath , I guessed quite rightly Richmond and Brighton would be involved , Cambridge is a bit more adventurous , but as usual nothing any further north , at least not yet.
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Post by crabtree on Mar 17, 2022 16:42:05 GMT
yep Patricia Routledge was tremendous in that original production - her exasperation being almost painful. and the late Nicky henson being impossible flexible and athletic as he fell down those stairs.It was utter joy, but it will be interesting to see if Play Hoes wrong has killed this particular play.
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Post by Dawnstar on Mar 17, 2022 18:55:30 GMT
When I saw the tour includes Bath , I guessed quite rightly Richmond and Brighton would be involved , Cambridge is a bit more adventurous , but as usual nothing any further north , at least not yet.
Cambridge gets Theatre Royal Bath productions quite frequently.
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Post by Jane Parfitt on Mar 23, 2022 14:27:41 GMT
Bath, Richmond and Cambridge (and possibly a few other posh places) is known as the Waitrose tour apparently! When I saw the tour includes Bath , I guessed quite rightly Richmond and Brighton would be involved , Cambridge is a bit more adventurous , but as usual nothing any further north , at least not yet.
Cambridge gets Theatre Royal Bath productions quite frequently.
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Post by Phantom of London on Mar 23, 2022 23:33:58 GMT
Oh I haven’t heard the term ‘Waitrose Tour’ before, a brilliant description though.
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Post by samuelwhiskers on Mar 24, 2022 1:38:30 GMT
I went to see Habit of Art in Richmond and we were the only people in the audience not audibly sucking our breath and tutting at the fellatio references. Still at least they were sucking something.
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Post by Phantom of London on Mar 24, 2022 12:53:20 GMT
I went to see Habit of Art in Richmond and we were the only people in the audience not audibly sucking our breath and tutting at the fellatio references. Still at least they were sucking something. However they do sell falafel in Waitrose. |
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Post by TallPaul on Aug 16, 2022 11:37:34 GMT
Full cast now announced (courtesy of Playbill).
Anybody spot the 'deliberate' mistake?
Matthew Kelly is in panto in Wimbledon this Christmas, and Tracey-Ann Oberman has The Merchant of Venice coming up in Spring 2023, so a West End transfer may have to be either sooner...or later.
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Post by TallPaul on Aug 16, 2022 15:58:29 GMT
Well done, kit66. That is, of course, the correct answer. Your prize is a no-expenses-paid night out at the world-famous Crucible Theatre, with tickets, travel and accommodation not included. Just send a SAE to TheatreBoard HQ, along with a Postal Order for £9.99 to cover postage and packing. 🙂 |
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Post by robertb213 on Aug 17, 2022 12:29:35 GMT
I may get a Plus 1 when I review it in Cambridge in October, I'll post nearer the time if I do 😁
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Post by vdcni on Oct 6, 2022 9:47:29 GMT
Saw it in Richmond last night. Not as busy as I'd expect though it is running for more nights than the usual one week and done.
It's a decent production, consistently amusing but never reaching the peaks of the last Old Vic run.
I don't think Kendall is a great fit for the role and she and Matthew Kelly are probably the weakest links in the cast.
Coy, who was in the same role at the Old Vic, and particularly Millson as Gary are the stand outs and I liked Sasha Frost as Brooke.
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Post by Jan on Oct 8, 2022 16:22:32 GMT
Saw it in Richmond last night. Not as busy as I'd expect though it is running for more nights than the usual one week and done. It's a decent production, consistently amusing but never reaching the peaks of the last Old Vic run. I don't think Kendall is a great fit for the role and she and Matthew Kelly are probably the weakest links in the cast. Coy, who was in the same role at the Old Vic, and particularly Millson as Gary are the stand outs and I liked Sasha Frost as Brooke. Yes I agree. I saw the original production, this one didn’t quite match it but of course already knowing the set up detracts from it a bit. But still plenty to enjoy. Lots of empty spaces when I saw it too which surprised me. |
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Post by Rory on Oct 24, 2022 9:09:41 GMT
19th Jan - 11th March at the Phoenix.
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Post by Mark on Oct 24, 2022 10:23:11 GMT
Saw this at the Novello (transfer from OV) in 2012 and at the Garrick in 2019. It's maybe a bit soon for a return but for only 7 weeks it should do well.
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Post by NeilVHughes on Oct 24, 2022 10:40:31 GMT
Agree maybe a bit too soon, will only see if I can get a good deal.
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Post by Mark on Oct 24, 2022 12:05:46 GMT
Agree maybe a bit too soon, will only see if I can get a good deal. There was many offers last time and that was in the much smaller Garrick theatre. This will coincide nicely with the New Year Sale |
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Post by JJShaw on Oct 24, 2022 12:28:00 GMT
Enjoyed the Lyric Hammersmith production that then transferred to the Garrick, it's a great show so i'll always pop and see it when its in london!
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Post by jampot on Oct 24, 2022 14:30:55 GMT
Enjoyed the Lyric Hammersmith production that then transferred to the Garrick, it's a great show so i'll always pop and see it when its in london! It's pretty much on a par with the hammersmith version..Joseph Millson was the star of the show for me.. |
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 24, 2022 15:52:46 GMT
Saw this in Richmond - Felicity Kendal was Felicity Kendal but she's pretty close to the part in real life so worked for me! Millson brilliant, and really enjoyed Alex Hanson and the two stage crew (cant remember names sorry!)
Good fun as Noises Off has always been - worth a visit.
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Post by alece10 on Oct 24, 2022 16:59:47 GMT
Was it also at The Comedy Theatre (now Harold Pinter?)
I seem to remember seeing it there and sitting behind that American woman from Vogue with the distinctive haircut and sunglasses. She didn't come back after the interval.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 24, 2022 17:42:46 GMT
Was it also at The Comedy Theatre (now Harold Pinter?) I seem to remember seeing it there and sitting behind that American woman from Vogue with the distinctive haircut and sunglasses. She didn't come back after the interval. Meryl Streep? 😬 |
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