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Post by westendwendy on Jul 28, 2016 22:36:31 GMT
She's good but I mean.... Is there any other female actress in Manchester?
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Post by nash16 on Jul 28, 2016 22:59:05 GMT
She's good but I mean.... Is there any other female actress in Manchester? There are a grand total of 2 actresses in Manchester, in accordance with Manchester City Council regulations. They are both allowed to play leading lady and man (and trans) roles in Manchester on the stage and in the telly box. They are: 1. Ms Maxine Peake 2. Ms Julie Hesmondhalgh We kindly advise that we do not recognise other women residing in Manchester or the North if they attempt to grace the Royal Exchange stage. |
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Post by westendwendy on Jul 28, 2016 23:10:58 GMT
She's good but I mean.... Is there any other female actress in Manchester? There are a grand total of 2 actresses in Manchester, in accordance with Manchester City Council regulations. They are both allowed to play leading lady and man (and trans) roles in Manchester on the stage and in the telly box. They are: 1. Ms Maxine Peake 2. Ms Julie Hesmondhalgh We kindly advise that we do not recognise other women residing in Manchester or the North if they attempt to grace the Royal Exchange stage. Hahahahaa exactly!!!! |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 29, 2016 8:59:27 GMT
Since the drink driving fiasco Rita Fairclough has been out of favour, thus opening doors for Maxine and Julie.
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Post by crabtree on Jul 29, 2016 9:51:10 GMT
But Frankcom and Peake again....enough already.
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Post by Snciole on Jul 29, 2016 9:54:44 GMT
I was saying to Manchester-based friend, who was envying my various London trips, that he gets to see Maxine Peake all the time.
"Yes, exactly, ALL THE TIME" It makes me wonder why more actors don't live in the regions and dominate their theatres.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2016 19:14:33 GMT
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Post by nash16 on Sept 8, 2016 20:22:27 GMT
Hahaha!!! Did they blow the budget on her dressing gown? What a mess!! Is it trying to be the Young Vic one (and failing?)? What's with the skipping ropes for rooms? Cripes. Seeing this in 2 weeks. |
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Post by alnoor on Sept 8, 2016 23:00:29 GMT
Saw the first preview tonight.
3 hrs and 25 minutes including interval.
Finished at 10.55.
I loved it
Seeing it again tomorrow!
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Post by oxfordsimon on Sept 8, 2016 23:06:06 GMT
I can usually tolerate colour blind casting because as BME I know we don't get that many opportunities but this does feel a bit "Oh. Wow. Okay" I hadn't paid any attention to this production (I just don't like Peake these days) - but the casting does seem to raise more questions than the text is able to answer. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2016 17:36:39 GMT
Caught today's matinee (if u where there I was the one who whistled) and thought it was marvellous. Nearly shed a tear (although that could have been the comedown).
Just a question for anyone else who has seen it - 3 times in the first act and once in the second a flash went off, we thought was someone taking a pic but came evident it wasn't. Does this happen every performance? The flashes wernt at any specific points
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2016 19:09:39 GMT
I was at Friday's performance and no noticeable flashes/flashing.
Unless you count when Stanley changed into his pyjamas.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2016 20:52:53 GMT
I was at Friday's performance and no noticeable flashes/flashing. Unless you count when Stanley changed into his pyjamas. sh*t! Did u see his wing wang? We where sat in the gallery above him so couldn't see him changing!! |
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Sept 22, 2016 21:05:17 GMT
I can usually tolerate colour blind casting because as BME I know we don't get that many opportunities but this does feel a bit "Oh. Wow. Okay" I hadn't paid any attention to this production (I just don't like Peake these days) - but the casting does seem to raise more questions than the text is able to answer. Anything in particular? Just surprised me |
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Post by schuttep on Sept 24, 2016 18:46:19 GMT
I was at Friday's performance and no noticeable flashes/flashing. Unless you count when Stanley changed into his pyjamas. sh*t! Did u see his wing wang? We where sat in the gallery above him so couldn't see him changing!! He wore a modesty pouch. Only bum in view. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 4, 2016 22:16:56 GMT
Just back. She's very good isn't she? The accent was a bit odd though.
Hated the set (what set?) and the unexplained silent characters on stage at various points, I assume these were some sort of ghosts of her past? I was reminded of "other Norma" in Sunset pacing around with pointed toes without explanation. In fact I disliked several of the directorial choices, including the constant one-note music buzzing in the background. I know this is intended to heighten the drama and it succeeds to some extent but it was continual and very distracting.
3.5 stars.
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