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Post by zahidf on Mar 13, 2023 12:29:36 GMT
For those who have seen this, has the text been updated at all? I've seen many productions of Shirley Valentine and it's a very strong script, but there are a few sections which might feel dated in a production not 1980s-based which this looks like. no updated script but really didnt feel dated
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Post by zahidf on Mar 11, 2023 21:44:46 GMT
This was great! Wonderful performance by Sheridan Smith
30 pound Row D dress circle seat a bargain, completely clear view of it all!
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Post by zahidf on Mar 11, 2023 18:53:02 GMT
Where are the tickets usually located? Depends on production. Romeo was Row 2 stalls, sky's edge fourth row stall
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Post by zahidf on Mar 10, 2023 16:13:10 GMT
I've managed to get Sky's Edge and Romeo last couple of weeks. Not noticed any noticeable difference
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Post by zahidf on Mar 9, 2023 13:14:31 GMT
Worth checking Seatplan/Encore and the likes, managed to get a "restricted view" seat on the far side of row F stalls for next week for £30. Wasn't showing on ATG (who have the same seat on sale for other dates at £75!) From what I gather, most of the play takes place pretty centrally. Thanks for the tip, got a good circle seat for £30.00 ( not marked as restricted!)
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Post by zahidf on Mar 9, 2023 13:13:46 GMT
Fan Boy was really good last night i thought
Enjoyed new musical 'The phase', though some of the sound was rubbish
Honour bound was very good
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Post by zahidf on Mar 8, 2023 17:12:07 GMT
Thought this was very good. Engaging and funny
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Post by zahidf on Mar 6, 2023 22:35:53 GMT
I thought this was fun with some good acting and costumes.
I wasn't expecting anything deep so didn't think too much about how pointless it was...
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Post by zahidf on Mar 6, 2023 12:24:42 GMT
Got a Sat morning ticket. 8am!
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Post by zahidf on Mar 4, 2023 16:59:33 GMT
This was great! Really enjoyed the songs and the acting. Moving in places
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Post by zahidf on Mar 2, 2023 13:40:05 GMT
Saw three shows last night!
La Voisin, really fun 4 woman show about 17th century poisoners in France
Five years with the white man, really moving one man show, moving between the past and the actors own life
Hummingbird, very funny and moving play about grief
All worth watching this week
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Post by zahidf on Feb 28, 2023 9:37:09 GMT
Wonder if it has a big name attached
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Post by zahidf on Feb 22, 2023 11:34:44 GMT
I saw it last night! i preferred the National theatre production myself, but this was a good production
Theyve cut some of the dodgy racist stuff as well thankfully
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Post by zahidf on Feb 22, 2023 8:18:04 GMT
I feel like this has already been said upthread but I heard from somebody who works at the Lyric that this was all pencilled in for a January-May (ish) run and then either staff spoke up about being uncomfortable working with Gillian or they were worried about public reaction from certain people so they pulled it and 2:22 with Cheryl was their back-up. I really hope SOMEONE will take it anyway This isn’t true. I’ve said this before but seems it’s fallen on deaf ears. Every London theatre owner went to see the show in Bath- and none liked it enough to offer it a west end theatre. It ain’t coming in. Everyone needs to get over it now. I remember a similar thing with Amadeus with Matthew Kelly at Wiltons music hall: loads of producers went, it was talked up as a transfer, but when they saw it, it never happened. I like the show, but i can see why it wouldn't sell for the west end
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Post by zahidf on Feb 22, 2023 8:16:12 GMT
Hamnet seems to be a success at least!
Season seems fine to me: if i was doing a day trip, i could see myself doing two different plays in a day, wouldnt really be worth me coming up for just one play though
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Post by zahidf on Feb 21, 2023 11:20:39 GMT
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Post by zahidf on Feb 21, 2023 10:02:38 GMT
Just Dear England, Crucible for West End and Motive and Cue extension announced
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Post by zahidf on Feb 21, 2023 8:38:04 GMT
7th June until 2nd September in the west end
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Post by zahidf on Feb 20, 2023 15:22:40 GMT
I have never seen an update Shrew that works better than keeping it in the original setting. Indeed, if I were ever to direct it, I would absolutely give it a full 16th century production. I remember one at the Old Vic e( an all male version) which had a prologue and epilogue casting it as a misogynists dream rather than reality. Which i thought made it work better and kept it within the realms of modern day sensibilities I think there was a comedy version at the RSC with Jasper Britton which was funny, but i doubt theyd be able to do that one now.
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Post by zahidf on Feb 20, 2023 15:08:10 GMT
I guess with a musical like this, there is a little more leeway to change the plot e.t.c to make it fit in today. Most people are just interested in the songs
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Post by zahidf on Feb 20, 2023 10:41:43 GMT
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Post by zahidf on Feb 18, 2023 19:02:26 GMT
Saw the matinee of this. Was great! Very funny and well acted. Well worth a watch
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Post by zahidf on Feb 16, 2023 11:08:01 GMT
Really want to see this what are the chances of getting rush tickets on a Saturday or day seats at the box office ? 👍 If youre quick, should be easy enough id have thought
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Post by zahidf on Feb 16, 2023 8:56:37 GMT
They're doing it in Chichester with Eileen and Sebastian Croft (Heartstopper) Wonder if it comes to the Old Vic later
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Post by zahidf on Feb 15, 2023 12:44:12 GMT
Terrible news, and shame on the landlord for screwing over so many artists. Scumbags
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