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Post by anthony on Nov 18, 2023 22:17:26 GMT
Tonight was wonderful.
Kara Lane is out of this world. Outrageously good.
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Post by rowm on Nov 19, 2023 8:00:27 GMT
Tonight was wonderful. Kara Lane is out of this world. Outrageously good. The matinee was also wonderful. The cast were superb and deserve this to return. The orchestra were sublime too. Please please let's have a cast recording .
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Post by capybara on Nov 19, 2023 9:53:47 GMT
Surely an English language cast recording for this particular show is out of the question until its translations are vastly improved.
Also, if it was to come back, I think by now they will realise they need to start from scratch in terms of the adaptation.
I never thought it was as bad as some in here did but the idea of a return seems far-fetched without an overhaul in so many aspects of the show.
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Post by interval99 on Nov 19, 2023 10:42:36 GMT
Easily one of the best sounding shows I have attended, from the sweep of the orchestra combined with wonderful clear diction and vocals from all the cast. Lauren Jones and Kara Lane voices just soared on their solos and were superb together in the duets. Richard Carson and Piers Bate were also standouts.
It did a good job keeping to the story and a better production of the classic tale than the recent netflix film.
As the first time of hearing the score I could actually hum some of the themes and tunes afterwards and cannot remember the last time that happened.
Not perfect but found it a watchable and enjoyable show, and a great comfortable seat with leg room and clear view for less than most west end theatres are changing for a upper circle, restricted, cramped seat.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 19, 2023 13:10:06 GMT
Who on earth gave this am dram show 5 stars?
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Post by anthony on Nov 19, 2023 14:42:40 GMT
Surely an English language cast recording for this particular show is out of the question until its translations are vastly improved. Also, if it was to come back, I think by now they will realise they need to start from scratch in terms of the adaptation. I never thought it was as bad as some in here did but the idea of a return seems far-fetched without an overhaul in so many aspects of the show. I was sat behind Christopher Hampton last night. He seemed pleased. To be honest, I actually don't think the lyrics are too bad. Sure, there are some really awful bits (kein lächeln war je so kalt (I don't know the name of the song in the English version!), for example) and some really REALLY awful bits - "Mrs de Winter bought it at the auction house" and "How can the curtain go up when there is no play?" spring to mind - WHY IS THE METAPHOR COMPARING REBECCA TO A PLAY AND NOT A STAR? I DON'T UNDERSTAND!), but my main problem with the translation is that the original demo album was by far superior in terms of the English lyrics. Kein Lacheln is horrendous in comparison comparison to the demo. "I'll never forget her smile, her haunting, taunting smile. I may forget the things she said but I will never forget that smile" to "I'll never forget that smile. It made me lose control. I might forget the way she looked but I'll never forget her smile". It literally doesn't fit into the music. Kein Lacheln: Actually, I think the only song from the English demo that they improved on was She's Invincible (and even then, there are only minor changes) The main reason I want a cast album is Kara Lane. I honestly can't explain how wonderful she is. She's a star.
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Post by jimmy on Dec 6, 2023 19:53:35 GMT
I believe they are going to try and get the UK version on a tour! Just something I heard whilst I was at the theatre, but that would be awesome wouldn't it!
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Post by jimmy on Dec 6, 2023 19:56:03 GMT
Saw Rebecca again and say in different area of theatre this time. Brilliant again ! Loved sitting further back as could see all the cast coming in in different parts of the show. Had understudy Ben , really was a fabulous performance from him. Will be sad to see this run end. yes sitting further back, mean't you got to see the gangway where more actors come in, and you got to see the actors on the balconies too. I have seen another show at Charing Cross and it seems to be the thing they do, to use the space. I like it, it really brought the show together in the small theatre. I actually sat a few times up on the balcony, which was cool, and really close up which was really intense in a good way, and mostly sat at the back. I love how the show felt different depending on where you sat.
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Post by anthony on Mar 26, 2024 2:10:11 GMT
Any update on the cast album?
I'm assuming it's dead - the cast were hopeful following its closure, but it's been quiet since...
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