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Post by zahidf on Jul 13, 2023 11:38:46 GMT
The male lead character needs to be played straight. I fear Lee, who I rate, will break the fourth wall or clown around. Hopefully not. Lee the actor is not the same as Lee the comedian. I do think people are getting a bit hyperbolic, the show sold well last time because of Steven Moffat. I think the majority of the audience will be expecting a 'Going out' style performance from Lee Mack.
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Post by zahidf on Jul 13, 2023 9:23:34 GMT
Sarah Alexander cast as well. frances barber returns
be a very different energy with Lee Mack
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Post by zahidf on Jul 13, 2023 7:30:58 GMT
A tour beforehand as well
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Post by zahidf on Jul 12, 2023 12:51:16 GMT
Seems very odd for Southwark Playhouse both to programme a touring production and when tour dates have already been announced and booking has opened; wonder why? This will make me a little wary in future as I'd already booked for a matinee during the tour week in Guildford, which of course limited my choice to 2 performances as usual, whereas had I known it'd be at SP, I'd have held off as cheaper and a far greater date range. I still want to see the show, which I've never before had an opportunity to do, but it'd be interesting to know if this marks a new policy for SP. I guess they had something fall through and the dates match up
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Post by zahidf on Jul 9, 2023 8:17:18 GMT
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Post by zahidf on Jul 7, 2023 9:43:40 GMT
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Post by zahidf on Jul 6, 2023 12:49:56 GMT
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Post by zahidf on Jul 6, 2023 12:49:40 GMT
I'm assuming it isn't a jukebox show featuring the music of the Manics'? ! Ha definitely not ( as much fun as that would be)
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Post by zahidf on Jul 6, 2023 11:58:10 GMT
19 October to 11 November
Award-nominated performer Maimuna Memon (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Electrolyte, Jesus Christ Superstar) will bring their hit play Manic Street Creature to London this autumn.
Semi-biographical, the show follows Ria, a music maker who reflects on her experiences in a caustic relationship.
Was very good in Edinburgh last year
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Post by zahidf on Jul 6, 2023 10:08:13 GMT
Full cast announced. Isnt a one man show
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Post by zahidf on Jul 3, 2023 3:56:38 GMT
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Post by zahidf on Jul 1, 2023 22:05:39 GMT
Spoke to someone in the show who said West End run being worked out right now. Not sure exact start dates but 6-8 months from now and it IS happening. Ah great news. Is a lovely show which deserves another run
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Post by zahidf on Jun 30, 2023 14:13:59 GMT
Whilst i enjoyed it, i didnt pay the full prices and lived in London. If i paid full whack plus travel/Accommodation, i wouldn't be so generous
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Post by zahidf on Jun 30, 2023 13:33:11 GMT
Whilst a transfer is unlikely, i wouldnt be surprised if it came back to the Barbican next year, as it seems to be a hit so far
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Post by zahidf on Jun 30, 2023 12:45:11 GMT
I think its a mix of things: Doubtfire seems to be a hit, so new musicals are getting an audience. And 2:22 Ghost story is a new long runner. Pillowman seems to be selling well as well
I think the main issues the theatre itself can control are:
1. Price of tickets 2. Casting. Not just famous people of course, but a famous person who can act, or someone like Sheridan Smith say 3. Good word of mouth, either critical or from the audience
In this sense, maybe more producers should look at putting it on somewhere else before it gets to the West End? that way you can have some good reviews ready for pushing onto people
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Post by zahidf on Jun 30, 2023 7:24:53 GMT
the oppenhenimer effect maybe?
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Post by zahidf on Jun 29, 2023 13:30:25 GMT
www.bushtheatre.co.uk/event/a-playlist-for-the-revolution/A three-hander set during the 2019 Hong Kong protests. Saw one of the previews earlier this week and really enjoyed it. Could probably do with some tightening up, but I thought the show was really interesting and quite funny in parts. Great to see a large east asian audience too, something I haven't seen since Totoro. oh cool, Bush has been pretty great recently.
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Post by zahidf on Jun 29, 2023 11:52:10 GMT
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Post by zahidf on Jun 27, 2023 22:09:27 GMT
Just as good as it was in 2019. Music beefed up, very moving by the end
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Post by zahidf on Jun 26, 2023 21:02:30 GMT
I thought this was great tonight! Super sold out and loud for a Monday. Looks like another hit for the barbican
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Post by zahidf on Jun 26, 2023 9:07:16 GMT
On at the Criterion theatre for 4 weeks from 17th August
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Post by zahidf on Jun 24, 2023 23:15:52 GMT
o wtf
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Post by zahidf on Jun 24, 2023 16:15:19 GMT
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would
Lily Allen was fine. The play nerds a great lead actor, which she isn't, but she didn't stink the place out or anything. Co stars are better
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Post by zahidf on Jun 23, 2023 7:51:49 GMT
They don't seem to have any of the London transfer shows on this anymore Only The Crucible is missing right?
Oh that's changed. Didn't have the other two a few days ago
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Post by zahidf on Jun 23, 2023 7:02:17 GMT
They don't seem to have any of the London transfer shows on this anymore
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