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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 25, 2023 12:45:29 GMT
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Post by TallPaul on Sept 16, 2023 10:16:01 GMT
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Post by Dr Tom on Sept 16, 2023 20:10:47 GMT
Stuart Neal as Phil. Will be great to see him on stage again, as I've not heard much about what he's been up to since 42nd Street.
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Post by marob on Sept 17, 2023 7:24:33 GMT
Dr Tom I was just wondering the same the other day. He was Leo in The Producers at the Royal Exchange a few Christmases ago. I went to see his costar Emily-Mae (who was Ulla) in The Bodyguard tour on Wednesday, which made me wonder what he was up to. Then I was scrolling through whatsonstage during the interval and there he is cast in this. Weird timing.
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Post by TallPaul on Dec 2, 2023 12:14:27 GMT
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 3, 2023 8:03:11 GMT
Well, that’s underwhelming. Their voices aren’t melding together well at all and two of the girls seem to be in the wrong key.
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Post by danb on Dec 3, 2023 8:23:49 GMT
What a shame. The tour that went out a few years ago with Jess Daly & Sally Ann Triplett was lovely; a real Winter warmer…and quite a tricky show to mess up. A basic unchallenging ‘aw shucks’ plot with some gorgeous songs. ☹️
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 3, 2023 10:47:58 GMT
Jess Daly had the haughty, ice cool Betty down to a tee. Sounded great too. I just can’t see it with Grace Mouat, however will reserve judgement until I’ve seen it.
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Post by Ade on Dec 17, 2023 15:37:21 GMT
Saw this yesterday evening. A real mixed bag with a couple of the numbers working very well and many others falling a tad flat. “I love a piano” and “Snow” worked particularly well. Performances also pretty much all decent (wasn’t overly fond of General Waverly) and the leads all came across better on stage than in the preview songs they released. Design really let it down though. They did a nice job of milking the stage for all it’s worth with props etc. but it was just all so lacking in festive feels. It’s a solid three stars from me.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 18, 2023 19:41:23 GMT
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Post by Dr Tom on Dec 24, 2023 11:33:10 GMT
I ventured to the Crucible last night, getting the last remaining ticket about a week ago (although a few extra did appear and disappear during the week). I was right towards the back where I’ve never sat before, but the view was clear. Would be the equivalent of front row Dress at some theatres.
Audience, the usual mixed Sheffield bag. I was amused by the young guy (20s) who was sat between what I presume were his parents and asked “is this a musical?” at the start, then confessed to not recognising any of the songs at the interval. I’m not sure of the wisdom of adding a singalong component at the start, as a few people then assumed the whole performance was singalong.
This is a good production, with an excellent orchestra. The vocals were far too quiet, but now I’ve sat in a few different parts of the theatre, I’m convinced they just can’t get this to work anywhere. Main problems are the stage is too large/sparse for the show and number of performers. Everything just felt lacking in energy until Piano. Lots of individual performances I liked and the songs are timeless, but this can’t compare with the Curve production (and multiple tours).
This may actually work better touring on smaller stages.
Very happy we got Danny Collins as Phil Davis. He is such an excellent dancer with perfect comic timing. To see him tapping on a piano is quite a sight. Hopefully he gets many more lead roles as he never disappoints.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 24, 2023 11:43:18 GMT
They take returns if the performance is sold out, which is what I did with my ticket for Wednesday’s matinee. I’ve had the most hideous cough (I suspect it’s Covid actually) which put paid to both this and Oliver in Leeds as well. It’s a shame that this sounds under par for the Crucible. It is a huge stage to fill. I’m surprised to hear about sound issues though, I’m pretty sure the shape of the auditorium was supposed to mimic an amphitheatre.
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Post by backstage on Jan 4, 2024 12:00:36 GMT
Saw this last night and enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would (especially as I’m not exactly feeling festive anymore!). I had thought about seeing if I could return the tickets but I’m really glad I saw it.
Some charming performances that elevated the rather weak material and gorgeous costumes. I did notice some sound problems which I don’t usually at the crucible - particularly when they were piping in crowd sounds or when the ensemble were rhubarbing in the background.
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Post by TallPaul on Jan 10, 2024 18:37:51 GMT
What's good is very good, the rest is just...average.
It can't be Irving Berlin's fault, so the blame must lie with the transfer of the film to stage.
Stuart Neil is still freely sharing his perspiration with anybody and everybody. What he needs is a tour of duty to the Falklands! Wet through, he were, as was anyone sitting further forward than Row G. I was in A1.
I'm not sure it was such a good idea to build the wooden staircase of Columbia Inn right out into the side aisle. I arrived with only a few minutes to spare, so rather than go the long way round and disturb everybody, I decided to vault into my seat. The woman following behind chose to crawl under the stairs, on hands and knees, to reach hers!
Sandra Marvin is a marvel. Grace Mouat's American accent is perfectly credible, despite reports elsewhere to the contrary.
I'm pleased I went, though once was enough. 3 and a half stars.
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