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Post by nick on Mar 19, 2020 19:57:16 GMT
I'm quite enjoying it. I've never been a fan of Jane Levy, but I really like Peter Gallagher who plays her dad. I'd never heard him sing before, only knew him as a straight actor, but turns out he's played Joey in Pal Joey, Sky Masterson, Danny Zuko, Claude in Hair... I’m glad it’s not just me. He’s got a difficult job but it’s worth it. I think the script is a bit naff but the way the songs arrive is often brilliant.
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Post by nick on Mar 19, 2020 15:27:32 GMT
I'm up to episode 6 and the characters are "unpacked" as the series goes on. I think they wanted to tell each person's story so have held back. The central 3-way romance bores me but the rest makes it worth it.
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Post by nick on Mar 19, 2020 15:08:03 GMT
I can't see a thread about this. I guess that's because it's only available on NBC in the US at the moment. Through a freak accident Zoey begins to see/hear people's innermost thoughts through song and dance routines. TrailerI went it thinking I might hate it. It is cheesy but the dance routines are well done and there is some terrific singing. The song styles are all over the place (this is a good thing) including a bit of opera. It's perfect viewing IMO during this tense time.
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Post by nick on Mar 17, 2020 17:32:27 GMT
My wife and son both have underlying conditions (both been in hospital in the past with pneumonia after mild illnesses). So we started last Thursday.
The garden is beginning to look very nice and I’ve got a pile of old TV to watch. I’m relegated to the spare room so can watch things my wife wouldn’t normally enjoy like 1960s tv plays. And plenty of theatre to watch when the mood takes me.
Today was the first day where the novelty has begun to wear off. 12 weeks will be torture.
Eventually we shall resort to driving to the middle of nowhere for a change of scene.
We’re lucky cos I’ve got a pension and the local supermarkets seem to be delivering in a timely manner. Mind you we will see what’s missing when Sainsbury deliver tomorrow.
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Post by nick on Mar 17, 2020 17:06:08 GMT
During the current emergency it would be great to watch some of those old progs that used to amuse us. i would love to see a rerun of Yes Minister, Only Fools and Horses and That Was the Week that Was for starters. Going back still further there was The Pallisers. And anything with Richard Briers. I think they have all this stuff in the archive. But maybe someone on here knows how to access it via one of the channels. Not sure I can make it appear on TV but you’d be surprised how much is on YouTube. I collect old TV as a hobby and I think you might be disappointed with That Was The Week That Was. I have most of the episodes and, although quite brilliant, it’s full of satire about things/people that gave been totally forgotten. I’ve been watching 70s Basil Brush to cheer me up.
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Post by nick on Mar 5, 2020 22:33:32 GMT
Surely ALWs TV casting shows have got to be the highest profile campaigns ever.
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Post by nick on Feb 23, 2020 18:51:15 GMT
"Standing ovations are rude" is not quite the take I was expecting, but OK, you do you! They're rude towards the people behind you, because you force them to stand up if they want to see the finale/bows/whatever you're blocking them from seeing. Yup. My wife can’t stand up and I stay say down in solidarity. Can be mildly annoying but I’m not going to lose sleep over it. There are worse things about using a wheelchair.
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Post by nick on Feb 5, 2020 11:49:19 GMT
Plus why introduce a second Doctor one week and then pretend it never happened the next? In terms of building drama and creating interesting character, this is a complete fail Doctor Who has form in that department. "Mission To the Unknown" introduced the return of the Daleks a few weeks before the epic "Dalek Masterplan" started way back with Hartnell. They'll clearly return to it before the end of the series. But: {Spoiler} {Spoiler - click to view}Chibnall has said Cptn Jack isn't returning this series Accidental double spoiler tag just to make sure!!!!
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Post by nick on Jan 26, 2020 18:58:04 GMT
Anyone got a copy of the Music for Pleasure 1972 LP recording? Who was on the cast list for that one? Had one in my childhood which I loved but not available now. I've got TWO copies. No cast list I'm afraid. And I looked on Discogs with no luck. I'll have to give them a spin.
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Post by nick on Jan 15, 2020 20:46:09 GMT
Will I miss much from seat b3? edit: you shouldn't miss much although the piano on stage might be slightly obscured. Much of the action takes place at the other side of the stage but it's a small theatre so it shouldn't be a problem.
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Post by nick on Jan 14, 2020 20:52:16 GMT
I love this piece, and am intrigued to see this production when I can. What is the tone of the production - do they play it straight, or send it up a little, mocking it, which I hope they don't. No mocking. Played very straight. And all the better for it.
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Post by nick on Jan 11, 2020 19:19:23 GMT
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Post by nick on Jan 11, 2020 19:11:13 GMT
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Post by nick on Jan 11, 2020 19:06:18 GMT
I saw one of the 70s revivals in the West End - in 1976. I don't think I've seen any other professional production, only a few amateur ones. I love the music.
I remember that I tried to see the film for years and Channel 5 showed it on their first day of operation. Unfortunately their transmitters weren't very good so I had to make do with a fuzzy VHS recording. Not much of a loss - it's not a very good film. Better than the film version of Hair.
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Post by nick on Jan 8, 2020 1:26:11 GMT
I can not find any similar theatures. Would you recommend anything similar ? Like different artists performing similar type of theature please ? Actually that’s difficult to answer unless you can say what you like about them. I like the physicality of the dancing and the use of props adds to that experience - they’re able to extend their normal movements in the same way that pointe shoes allow a dancer to extend their movements into their toes. I find the choreography refreshing and it’s connection to the music pleases me a great deal. On the other hand I find the nudity distracting. I understand why they want the body to be central to what they are doing. but, as a man brought up in the 70s, naked flesh takes me out of the dance experience. This company has similarities to many other contemporary dance companies I’ve seen over the years. DV8 and Michael Clark both spring to mind. I’m sure there are plenty more. Google “contemporary dance companies” and check out some videos.
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Post by nick on Jan 8, 2020 1:10:20 GMT
I’m not sure there’s any group quite like them.
I’ve seen and enjoyed Momix, an American dance group, that often use objects as part of their dancing.
I’ll have to have a think of any others.
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Post by nick on Jan 7, 2020 15:02:00 GMT
Here's their website. This piece was created in 2005 and is still in their repertoire. Very interesting group. Unfortunately I think the closest they get to the UK this year is Paris. www.mariechouinard.com/fran%C3%A7ais/oeuvres/
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Post by nick on Jan 7, 2020 14:51:19 GMT
Looks interesting. I'd be interested in seeing how the work develops and grows Maybe I'm a traditionalist as to me this isn't dance as I'd class it as physical theatre (is this the thread to talk about the pros and cons of labelling?). I would be inclined to agree with you but the "bird women" are en pointe so they are all dance trained at the very least. I think it's up the company to say what they are.
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Post by nick on Jan 7, 2020 9:22:29 GMT
I’m not sure it’s the weirdest piece of theatre ever. I’ve seen a few that are up there. It’s seems quite close to much of contemporary dance I’ve seen over the years.
It’s an interesting concept. I first thought it was a comment about disability but watching it properly, there’s an animalistic theme. The two women on the bungees felt like two birds flapping at each other and was very well done.
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Post by nick on Jan 7, 2020 8:45:24 GMT
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Post by nick on Jan 7, 2020 8:40:07 GMT
Well it's clearly a dance performance. Confirmed by the "Sadlers Wells" in the top left corner. I can't find more detail though.
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Post by nick on Jan 3, 2020 5:01:03 GMT
You need to travel from Euston tube station to Victoria tube station. It’s a straight journey on the Victoria line (the light blue line). 4 stops and about 10 mins journey.
The theatre is outside Victoria Station.
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Post by nick on Jan 3, 2020 4:56:49 GMT
You can use any contactless credit or debit card instead. Make sure you use the same one for each journey as it calculates any discounts/daily maximums automatically. I’ve not used an Oyster for a few years.
And, yes, you simply tap at the barriers at tube/bus and train stations.
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Post by nick on Jan 3, 2020 0:50:33 GMT
Can anyone who's been describe what the "partial restriction in D/E 23/24 would be? I remember it's the same layout as Bridges but can't remember what the deal is with those seats. I’ve just booked a wheelchair place which is the front row somewhere around there. And I’ve been told there’s a pillar behind my head so a pillar is almost certainly the problem. The pillar would stop the people behind from seeing the band and possibly a tiny bit of the action. But not a big deal.
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Post by nick on Jan 3, 2020 0:47:02 GMT
Just returned from this. A great show.
My wife is a wheelchair user so we came in the middle entrance (instead of at the side) and were first in. Was immediately struck by the set. Gorgeous especially the lighting design.
I think I got the best seat. My own chair in front of the pillar at the apex. The maid, Hortense sang her solo straight at me - with eye contact for the long notes, only a couple of feet away. I was quite smitten! This seems particularly unfair as I get in cheap as my wife’s carer.
Well cast. Everyone was playing to their strengths - the dancers could really dance, singers sing etc. Obviously the plot didn’t really matter. We were there to be entertained and we certainly were.
After a disappointing panto on New Years Eve, this felt like the real Christmas show.
Good to see Richard E Grant in the audience. I hope he enjoyed it as much as we did.
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