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Post by thedrowsychaperone on Apr 17, 2024 8:32:55 GMT
Had such a soft spot for Starter for Ten, absolutely loved it! Fingers crossed for a transfer (admittedly with a couple of little tweaks)
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Post by Being Alive on Apr 17, 2024 10:29:48 GMT
Dorian Gray, closely followed by Till The Stars Come Down - both spectacular in their own way.
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Post by danb on Apr 17, 2024 10:53:29 GMT
Starter for Ten at Bristol Old Vic, and Matthew Bourne's New Adventures Edward Scissorhands. Both wonderful, albeit in very different ways. ‘Starter for Ten’ was certainly the most surprisingly enjoyable. I was discussing it with a friend who had seen it from the uncomfortable gods at the BOV, and he didn’t enjoy it as much but could certainly see the promise. I do think that it needs to stay in smaller playhouses rather than go big, because its charm played a major part. Internationally, my favourite was ‘& Juliet’ on Broadway, even without Lorna Courtney (who had something more pressing to do on a Saturday night). It just made more ‘sense’ with an American voice, although David Bedella’s Lance still stole the show (was he intentionally channelling Dev from Corrie? Hilarious!) and Najah Hetzbergers cover Juliet who was sensational. These are the two things that I have enjoyed most so far this year. |
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Post by justfran on Apr 17, 2024 17:41:06 GMT
Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands - amazing show.
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Post by lt on Apr 18, 2024 9:16:11 GMT
Starter for Ten at Bristol Old Vic, and Matthew Bourne's New Adventures Edward Scissorhands. Both wonderful, albeit in very different ways. Would love to have seen Scissorhands, don't think I've missed another Matthew Bourne production. |
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Post by Rory on Apr 18, 2024 10:12:24 GMT
Till the Stars Come Down and The Picture of Dorian Gray for me also!
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Post by Latecomer on Apr 18, 2024 15:37:53 GMT
Till the Stars Come Down
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Post by richey on Apr 19, 2024 22:02:03 GMT
Having just come out of the second preview of 42 Balloons I am obsessed.
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Post by adamkinsey on Apr 19, 2024 22:07:49 GMT
The Motive and the Cue
Dear Octopus
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Post by robwilton on Apr 20, 2024 1:26:08 GMT
So far this year:
Most enjoyed
ELEKTRA/ROH
UNCLE VANYA/Orange Tree
DEAR OCTOPUS/NT-Lyttelton
NYE/NT-Olivier
So-so
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE/Duke of York's
KING LEAR/Almeida
TURNING THE SCREW/King's Head
THE FAITH HEALER/Lyric Hammersmith
MACHINAL/Old Vic
Least enjoyed
NORTHANGER ABBEY/Orange Tree
TILL THE STARS COME DOWN/NT-Dorfman
NACHTLAND/Young Vic
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Post by NorthernAlien on Apr 20, 2024 10:25:22 GMT
Sweeney Todd on Broadway - it was just the cherry on top of an incredible weekend.
The Motive & The Cue via NT Live - Gatiss and Flynn were incredible - Gatiss' Olivier was exceptionally well deserved.
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Post by hannechalk on Apr 26, 2024 22:26:43 GMT
A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. We were in seats which meant we couldn't see a lot of the overall special effects and full staging, but the acting completely drew us in. Sunday Night at the Palladium with Bill Kenwright was a very special night. Blood Brothers will always be in my list - but that is just for very personal reasons now. I withdraw my Dream, and raise you 'Boys From The Blackstuff'. Absolutely superb - the cast, direction, production, everything! Till 11th May at the Royal Court Liverpool, then transferring to London to the National Theatre, and then into the Garrick. Go see it if you can, you won't regret it! |
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Post by moorhunhe on Apr 27, 2024 20:50:54 GMT
Not seen many this year.
- The Little Big Things
- Come From Away UK tour
- Mrs Doubtfire
- Guys & Dolls
- Lion King
I must say, The Little Big Things so far is definately my nr 1. Even just in general out of all musicals I've seen so far.
It was so touching, emotional, yet funny in the right places, and the cast absolutely amazing.
After we got back we booked again the next day to see it 4 days before it ended (twice within 3 weeks).
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Post by Paulw on May 9, 2024 8:03:47 GMT
Till The Stars Come Down (Play)
Pippin (Concert)
MJ (Musical)
A few that need a mention Police Cops, Sideshow, Bronco Billy, Plaza Suite
I would have included Cable Street but its so early in its journey it will have its time
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Post by craigbowker on May 9, 2024 15:14:50 GMT
- Mincemeat (took me a while to finally get around to it!)
- Much Ado at The Globe (was shocked at how many full-audience laughs throughout the whole thing. great experience)
- Stranger Things (loved seeing how much it has changed since previews)
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Post by patiently_waiting on May 10, 2024 12:34:49 GMT
Ulster American was great. I also enjoyed The Divine Mrs S at Hampstead Theatre.
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Post by SuttonPeron on May 11, 2024 12:30:42 GMT
Guys and Dolls at the Bridge. Sheer perfection!
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Post by lt on May 11, 2024 21:22:07 GMT
Guys and Dolls at the Bridge. Sheer perfection! Great show, amazing staging! |
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Post by lt on Sept 23, 2024 11:32:26 GMT
There have been four shows, that I've really enjoyed so far in 2024: A Mirror (Trafalgar Studios), Faith Healer (Hammersmith Lyric), 12 Angry Men (Richmond Theatre) and Storming (Playground Theatre). But I think my favourite in terms of sheer originality, writing and entertainment is A Mirror.
I thought this was really clever and loved all the plays within the play. And I never imagined that a satire like this would be so funny too. I would be very happy to go and see this again, because there is just so much to take in.
Updating this, because since I wrote this I've seen a lot of great shows this year (and, of course, inevitably some not so great...) So these are all productions that I thought particularly memorable:
Artificially Yours Riverside Studios
The Glass Menagerie Rose Theatre, Kingston
Guys and Dolls Bridge Theatre
People, Places and Things Trafalgar Studios
Good night, Cathrine Frost Coronet Theatre
Blizzard Soho Theatre
Dead Poet's Live: The Haunter Coronet Theatre
Operation Mincemeat Fortune Theatre
Wedding Band Hammersmith Lyric
Some Demon Arcola Theatre
The Real Thing Old Vic
Giant Royal Court Theatre
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Post by ChristineH on Sept 23, 2024 13:44:50 GMT
I’ve seen a lot of very good things this year, but without a doubt, my standout has been Punch at Nottingham Playhouse.
Searing performances, potent, emotional, profoundly humane. So good I’ve booked to see it again - with the same cast - at the Young Vic.next year.
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Post by thedrowsychaperone on Sept 23, 2024 13:53:36 GMT
Lots of good stuff this year, I am one satisfied customer!
...But I loved "The Baker's Wife" more than I could possibly say.
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Post by yoyolovestheatre on Sept 23, 2024 17:11:03 GMT
Had such a soft spot for Starter for Ten, absolutely loved it! Fingers crossed for a transfer (admittedly with a couple of little tweaks) Starter For Ten was really brilliant - fairly certain they recorded a cast album so that would be nice However, on the other end of the scale may I suggest Imelda in Hello, Dolly! I think at the time it was the best show in town. |
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Post by lt on Sept 23, 2024 21:41:06 GMT
I’ve seen a lot of very good things this year, but without a doubt, my standout has been Punch at Nottingham Playhouse. Searing performances, potent, emotional, profoundly humane. So good I’ve booked to see it again - with the same cast - at the Young Vic.next year. That's good to hear. I've got tickets for the production at the Young Vic too. |
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Post by Marwood on Sept 24, 2024 19:34:55 GMT
Ulster American, not been too impressed with anything else. Long Days Journey Into Night was ‘interesting’ but since my last post in here, nothing of note whatsoever |
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