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Post by kyvai on Feb 21, 2024 12:07:49 GMT
All the OG team were there last night as well! I ended up going anyway, was nice to cheer me up after a sad day.
There was a short show stop at the start of All The Ladies, was a bit odd, it was like the band missed their cue or a mic wasn’t on properly or something, Claire-Marie Hall started the first note but immediately stopped and said “ooh somethings wrong” to the audience, the base riff continued but no other music, the other 3 on stage kinda stayed in character as the girls from the typing pool “ooh I know” “can we have the music please” “y’know what this is, it’s anti feminist” and then the stage manager came on and asked them off stage and the curtain was down for 5 min.
Apart from that it was a brilliant night! And at least they were entertaining when things went wrong!
Glad I caught them all together finally on my 4th visit :-)
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Post by capybara on Feb 27, 2024 14:13:18 GMT
Twelfth visit last night. Full cast apart from Christian on for Jak.
Particularly enjoyed the ‘corpsing’ as Tash lingered on the “like a cow” line for an eternity!
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Post by distantcousin on Feb 28, 2024 12:05:17 GMT
I met someone recently who told me this was a wonderful musical (although I don't think they were someone who regularly sees musicals)
Before I consider it, would anyone mind telling what what the style and tone of the show is? Any other musicals it bears stylistic similarities too?
thanks
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Post by max on Feb 28, 2024 12:26:29 GMT
I met someone recently who told me this was a wonderful musical (although I don't think they were someone who regularly sees musicals) Before I consider it, would anyone mind telling what what the style and tone of the show is? Any other musicals it bears stylistic similarities too? thanks I was a big critic of the prices, and won their lottery for a cheaper seat. But... it's worth it at all prices, so I take it all back. You pay to watch the inventive cast sweat in an inspired way. Fringe/utilitarian style staging, skittish but never feeling like a mere skit. Some very moving moments that you wouldn't think the overall tone & style could hold. A mix of music styles with some v fast talking rap, ballads, Flanders & Swann, Beyonce, folk, choral. The best song, and song placement in recent musical theatre: 'Dear Bill'
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Post by max on Feb 28, 2024 12:30:49 GMT
If you do go, try and get a decent seat. I had poor sightlines in the circle the first time. Stalls the second time.
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Post by David J on Feb 28, 2024 12:39:47 GMT
I met someone recently who told me this was a wonderful musical (although I don't think they were someone who regularly sees musicals) Before I consider it, would anyone mind telling what what the style and tone of the show is? Any other musicals it bears stylistic similarities too? thanks If you have seen 39 Steps, any of La Navete Bete's recent shows like Three Musketeers or Treasure Island, or any small-scale touring production with a cast of 4-6 multi-rolling characters, singing and telling a story or subject matter with added humour, then this isn't anything new. It’s funny and has some highlights including that love letter song and the cross wired scene. And the cast gives they’re all, just like any cast of this type of show. If you, like me, enjoy shows like that I’d say yes see it. I personally wouldn’t pay the west end prices. Maybe wait for the uk tour
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Post by distantcousin on Feb 28, 2024 12:45:28 GMT
I met someone recently who told me this was a wonderful musical (although I don't think they were someone who regularly sees musicals) Before I consider it, would anyone mind telling what what the style and tone of the show is? Any other musicals it bears stylistic similarities too? thanks If you have seen 39 Steps, any of La Navete Bete's recent shows like Three Musketeers or Treasure Island, or any small-scale touring production with a cast of 4-6 multi-rolling characters, singing and telling a story or subject matter with added humour, then this isn't anything new. It’s funny and has some highlights including that love letter song and the cross wired scene. And the cast gives they’re all, just like any cast of this type of show. If you, like me, enjoy shows like that I’d say yes see it. I personally wouldn’t pay the west end prices. Maybe wait for the uk tour I haven't seen any of those shows. Does it have dramatic moments, or does it tend to stay light or whimsy in tone? Would you say the comedy is in the "farce" style (or a modern spin on?)
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Post by max on Feb 28, 2024 13:59:59 GMT
For me, absolutely everything is in service of the story. Unlike La Navete Bete company there are no things going wrong 'accidentally on purpose', the show isn't about 'will the cast make it through ' it's 'will the characters '. The first wink at the audience is held til the end of the first song of Act 2.
I wouldn't say it's farcical exactly: that tends to be one situation that gradually tangles (boringly) then unwinds (entertainingly). This switches styles. But physical theatre, elements of clowning, elements of naturalistic character reflection.
It is priced beyond 'what the hell I'll just give it a go'.
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Post by distantcousin on Feb 28, 2024 14:49:52 GMT
For me, absolutely everything is in service of the story. Unlike La Navete Bete company there are no things going wrong 'accidentally on purpose', the show isn't about 'will the cast make it through ' it's 'will the characters '. The first wink at the audience is held til the end of the first song of Act 2. I wouldn't say it's farcical exactly: that tends to be one situation that gradually tangles (boringly) then unwinds (entertainingly). This switches styles. But physical theatre, elements of clowning, elements of naturalistic character reflection. It is priced beyond 'what the hell I'll just give it a go'. Thanks. The more I hear about it, the less it is appealing.
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Post by David J on Feb 28, 2024 15:30:04 GMT
For me, absolutely everything is in service of the story. Unlike La Navete Bete company there are no things going wrong 'accidentally on purpose', the show isn't about 'will the cast make it through ' it's 'will the characters '. The first wink at the audience is held til the end of the first song of Act 2. I wouldn't say it's farcical exactly: that tends to be one situation that gradually tangles (boringly) then unwinds (entertainingly). This switches styles. But physical theatre, elements of clowning, elements of naturalistic character reflection. It is priced beyond 'what the hell I'll just give it a go'. Thanks. The more I hear about it, the less it is appealing. You could certainly save yourself some money and just go and see the upcoming touring revival of The 39 Steps. In fact try that before paying top price for this. Okay, The 39 Steps isn't a musical and Max has certainly given a more nuanced view on what this show is. But seeing the show last year, I just couldn't help but feel I've seen plenty of touring and local shows like this before. Even if I hadn't, I'd still think myself glad to to have only paid for a lottery ticket. I still had fun watching this and there were some jokes here and there that set it apart. The cast efforts and execution is what makes this a four star show. The only thing that annoyed me was the introverted, buck-tooth, hunched nerd stereotype they use that feels very dated to me.
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Post by Sam on Feb 28, 2024 15:53:38 GMT
I think the best advice would be to listen to some snippets of the music. I think that would give you the best feel for the style of the show.
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Post by anita on Feb 29, 2024 10:29:27 GMT
It is well worth seeing. - Not really like any other show.
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Post by benj on Feb 29, 2024 13:04:09 GMT
It is well worth seeing. - Not really like any other show. Agree. This is an absolute must-see if you haven’t already. I saw it before it transferred and it really stuck in my memory as one of the best shows I saw in 2022. It’s very funny, but it has some serious moments that were beautifully played by the extremely talented cast. The only thing against the show is the bizarre pricing policy.
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Post by ladidah on Mar 1, 2024 23:18:33 GMT
Saw this tonight, absolutely incredible, can't believe 5 performers can do all that!
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Post by PhantomNcl on Mar 3, 2024 20:20:19 GMT
Saw this tonight, absolutely incredible, can't believe 5 performers can do all that! I saw it last Tuesday night - oh my gosh what a show! I'd listened to bits of the cast recording, but hadn't been that impressed, but seeing it love... absolutely fantastic! As you so rightly say, how can 5 performers do all that? We had Christian on for Hester, who was the real stand out star of the night. His 'Dear Bill' was absolutely heartbreaking - so well performed. The act 2 finale is utterly bonkers and I still get the biggest smile on my face thinking about it. I'll definitely be back for another viewing!
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Post by distantcousin on Mar 4, 2024 13:45:27 GMT
thanks one and all. If I get get to see it cheaply one day, maybe I will. I'm still not completely sold based on the descriptions.
(although the music is a fun listen)
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Post by gcbf on Mar 4, 2024 14:20:17 GMT
Saw this on Saturday and it was such a joy. I entered the lottery on their website and won my first time - from chatting to the people around me it seems others also won on their first time, so they might be trying to make the lottery accessible for newbies. The show was fab - we had two understudies but they were excellent and I was not left wanting. Fun silly and riotous - definitely recommend
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Post by max on Mar 4, 2024 14:28:46 GMT
Saw this tonight, absolutely incredible, can't believe 5 performers can do all that! I saw it last Tuesday night - oh my gosh what a show! I'd listened to bits of the cast recording, but hadn't been that impressed, but seeing it love... absolutely fantastic! As you so rightly say, how can 5 performers do all that? We had Christian on for Hester, who was the real stand out star of the night. His 'Dear Bill' was absolutely heartbreaking - so well performed. The act 2 finale is utterly bonkers and I still get the biggest smile on my face thinking about it. I'll definitely be back for another viewing! Christian is tremendous - equally as good as Jak. It's a great thing that the core cast/writers who've been together making work for at least 10 yrs wrote such great parts for 'the other two' in the cast. Artistic generosity in general radiates from the stage.
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Post by Stephen on Mar 4, 2024 20:03:36 GMT
I remember Christian being on when I saw the show. I'm usually geeky enough to know if a cover/understudy will be on but didn't notice until the interval with this. I had listened to the cast recording several times through and didn't notice the difference in his voice!
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Post by kyvai on Mar 12, 2024 14:29:33 GMT
Congratulations to Operation Mincemeat for their SIX Olivier nominations!!!! It’s a highly competitive year I’m especially impressed with all the acting noms. Amazing!!!
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Post by amyja89 on Mar 13, 2024 0:03:15 GMT
Just picked up a ticket for the April 9th matinee. Am seeing Underdog: The Other Other Bronte in the evening and thought I'd make a day of it, this was the only Tuesday matinee option that seemed interesting!
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Post by ladidah on Mar 13, 2024 8:01:11 GMT
It's an amazing show!
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Post by osdtdg on Mar 13, 2024 9:51:59 GMT
Just picked up a ticket for the April 9th matinee. Am seeing Underdog: The Other Other Bronte in the evening and thought I'd make a day of it, this was the only Tuesday matinee option that seemed interesting! I hope you have a great time! I quite like the show; I've already seen one tuesday matinee and have two more tickets to another couple tuesday matinees. Honestly, it was the probably one of the top 3 of the 9 shows I saw on my last trip (from Australia)
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Post by sherbetlemon on Mar 15, 2024 16:55:26 GMT
I happen to have a spare ticket going for tonight as my guest has fallen ill. L row Stalls, going for £27 as won in the lottery. I know it's late notice but private DM me if interested.
Either way, I'll provide my thoughts on the show tonight now that I'll shortly have finally seen it!
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