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Post by zahidf on Apr 6, 2023 6:30:03 GMT
Fascinating to read 2 completely opposing reviews already as having seen the original Northern Broadsides production from 2020 (before the tour was cut short by Covid), I hesitated to book again and in the end did so, more from FOMO and because I'd be seeing it in Guildford once more and I like the theatre and the town - oh, and the Early Bird ticket offer! So now I have no idea what to expect but am not due to see it for another 2 months so I'll await further reports with interest. And mkb, I do know what you mean about the casting trend; I'm wary even of mentioning subjects like this which are so sensitive, for fear of saying the wrong thing and arousing a storm of protest - and I certainly don't want to put words into your mouth or misinterpret your comment. For me however some of these changes now threaten the balance of the production or risk attracting more attention than the play or show itself. If changes, possibly long overdue, are needed, surely its even more important for the audience to be able to accept and support the shift, rather than feeling that it's something which has been imposed on them and which they may therefore resist or reject? Don't want to get too much into it, but we've had gender/colour blind casting for years now. I barely even notice most the time, and it's gotten so common most audiences don't anymore. Unless the race/gender is a big part of the character/plot (like othello for example) it's barely even worth mentioning.
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Post by zahidf on Apr 3, 2023 11:58:29 GMT
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Post by zahidf on Apr 3, 2023 10:33:01 GMT
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Post by zahidf on Apr 1, 2023 21:26:54 GMT
Great performance! Had loads of fun standing.
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Post by zahidf on Apr 1, 2023 15:33:56 GMT
This was brilliant! Loved it to hits. Very funny and thought provoking.
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Post by zahidf on Apr 1, 2023 14:30:12 GMT
I saw on Dyllon’s IG stories attending the press night of For Black Boys… which opened at the Apollo Theatre. Hoping they resume performances for Black Superhero this Monday until the run ends on 29 April. Is it only the Royal Court having problems encouraging people to attend? It was canceled at the Sat matinee when people were in the theatre, so def not commercial issues
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Post by zahidf on Mar 29, 2023 9:22:21 GMT
Cancelled on Sat while we waiting in the theatre for the matinee
What's the technical difficulties i wonder... Surely if its just video stuff, they can work around it?
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Post by zahidf on Mar 28, 2023 11:13:20 GMT
Saw this last year at the Fringe. Was VERY good
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Post by zahidf on Mar 23, 2023 9:01:53 GMT
Phoenix, apparently. 12th May - 26th August. Would have preferred Into the Woods, personally! Confirmed as above
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Post by zahidf on Mar 21, 2023 19:13:14 GMT
If its pretty much sold out before opening in Startfodd upon Avon, I can see why its been given a west end chance
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Post by zahidf on Mar 21, 2023 19:11:41 GMT
I think sometimes when a piece is reinterpreted in a very modern way, it can fall short of being as clever as it thinks it is. The last revival of Company was a good example of that. An unmarried 35 year-old woman who's dating multiple men and has a busy life and career? It wasn't groundbreaking, Sex and the City was doing that exact story 20 years before.
Totally agree about Sex and the City covering similar ground, but it is much less common for it to be realized in a musical stage production, particularly one as iconic as Sondheim's Company. Changing Bobby to Bobbie did break ground in its own way.
Also wasn't Sondheim all up for the company changes? Was a great production as well! I'll give this one a go. Its just a silly musical. Things should move with the times if it works.
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Post by zahidf on Mar 21, 2023 13:06:01 GMT
Tracie Bennet cast in this
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Post by zahidf on Mar 21, 2023 10:30:01 GMT
Oh my, how exciting! Original cast too, please. Agree the original cast were so perfect! The facebook page that I saw last night where I signed up for further details looks to have been taken down now - I wonder if they jumped the gun and we'll see an announcement from Southwark Playhouse soon There is a gap after the Berlusconi Musical ends at the end of April. Must be happening, just probably sorting out casting e.t.c
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Post by zahidf on Mar 21, 2023 8:49:07 GMT
Wonder whats next for the Bush theatre
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Post by zahidf on Mar 21, 2023 8:45:03 GMT
Oh brilliant, have very fond memories of this show
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Post by zahidf on Mar 21, 2023 8:14:01 GMT
Announcing a transfer this early strikes me as being astonishingly brave...or foolhardy. Its pretty much sold out in Stratford isn't it?
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Post by zahidf on Mar 20, 2023 13:14:41 GMT
Glad they were right about Word-Play being back.
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Post by zahidf on Mar 20, 2023 11:18:32 GMT
At Wiltons music Hall 7 - 11 November
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Post by zahidf on Mar 20, 2023 11:07:58 GMT
Soho Place May 10th with Mike Faist & Lucas Hedges
Until August 12th
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Post by zahidf on Mar 17, 2023 10:48:15 GMT
Good news for the Bridge if they have a hit on their hands and it can refill their coffers. But disappointing if you're a Member expecting to get priority booking for several shows a year. (Having said that, I'm no longer a member but when I was I always found theBridge pretty decent to their audience, so I'm sure they'll sort something out) Yeah, but i guess as a totally commercial enterprise, makes sense to get some profits in now
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Post by zahidf on Mar 16, 2023 23:32:47 GMT
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Post by zahidf on Mar 16, 2023 12:11:58 GMT
Public sale 28th March
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Post by zahidf on Mar 16, 2023 11:08:32 GMT
this could be great!
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Post by zahidf on Mar 14, 2023 15:15:14 GMT
Wonder if this will be on friday rush I was wondering this too, or should I fork out the money for membership? I really don't want to miss out on this one Not one to sell out i would have thought?
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Post by zahidf on Mar 14, 2023 13:58:56 GMT
Wonder if this will be on friday rush
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