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Post by Rory on Jan 11, 2024 16:01:07 GMT
3* from Arifa in the Guardian, who seems to have been the only critic who liked it within reason.
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Post by Rory on Jan 11, 2024 11:05:26 GMT
Now closing February 24th. A pity. Mind Mangler it is then.
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Post by Rory on Jan 10, 2024 16:44:59 GMT
I imagine theatre wise it'll either be the DOY or the Trafalgar. Yes, it has DoY / Wessex Grove vibes
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Post by Rory on Jan 10, 2024 16:06:43 GMT
The article refers simply to London theatre but the tweet says West End which wouldn't be the Almeida.
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Post by Rory on Jan 9, 2024 19:28:00 GMT
Quite surprised to discover the Young Vic don't accept tickets back for resale unless it's sold out. Normally its only the commercial theatres with that policy. At least they gave me a voucher but its only 6 months so not likely I will be able to use it as the reasons stopping me going from most shows won't be resolved that quickly. I could be wrong on this, so perhaps just check, but I think you have to only book a show within the 6 months of the credit being issued, as opposed to having to see one within that period. So if they release a season you could book for something a bit further down the line maybe.
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Post by Rory on Jan 9, 2024 11:11:09 GMT
NT Live 23rd April
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Post by Rory on Jan 9, 2024 11:09:00 GMT
NT Live 21st March
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Post by Rory on Jan 8, 2024 22:42:25 GMT
Broadway should just count itself lucky to get so much great stuff from us, rather than trying to tear stuff down. We seem to get relatively little from them in return. Respectfully, I think the facts disagree with this. We are currently hosting Broadway replica productions of Hamilton, Wicked, The Lion King, The Book of Mormon, Frozen - some of the biggest shows in town. Most of the biggest musical theatre box office shows in this country “pound for pound” actually are American. Mary Poppins, Spamalot, 42nd Street, Aladdin, Chicago, Moulin Rouge, Oklahoma, South Pacific, Beauty and the Beast, The Sound of Music, etc etc etc x 1000 Yes, lovers of this production have “lost” it to Broadway, but a huge chunk of what makes money and funds the West End is an American import. On Broadway currently there is I agree with you about the huge shows, and we do get some imports of course, like To Kill a Mockingbird, for example, but so many 'smaller' Broadway shows, particularly plays, just never seem to cross.
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Post by Rory on Jan 8, 2024 19:54:50 GMT
Broadway should just count itself lucky to get so much great stuff from us, rather than trying to tear stuff down. We seem to get relatively little from them in return.
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Post by Rory on Jan 8, 2024 12:47:28 GMT
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Post by Rory on Jan 7, 2024 23:54:51 GMT
Any more good plays coming?
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Post by Rory on Jan 7, 2024 12:50:56 GMT
She's a showbiz legend, love her! She did indeed rock that crowd. What a trooper!
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Post by Rory on Jan 7, 2024 11:42:18 GMT
SJP and Matthew Broderick in for the final night. SJP gave a glowing review on her Instagram.
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Post by Rory on Jan 6, 2024 17:25:15 GMT
According to David Benedict, there are strong transfer rumours.
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Post by Rory on Jan 5, 2024 21:10:28 GMT
Oooh Southwark playhouse? West End maybe, like the Ambassadors?
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Post by Rory on Jan 5, 2024 12:09:36 GMT
Full cast:
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Post by Rory on Jan 5, 2024 11:26:12 GMT
Glynis Johns who first sang "Send in the clowns" died today at the age of 100. I wonder whether there will be any reference to her at tonight's performance. I wonder if they did pay tribute to her.
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Post by Rory on Jan 4, 2024 22:21:24 GMT
I loved the appearances Ryan Malloy did with Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Such presence!
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Post by Rory on Jan 4, 2024 16:14:11 GMT
I'm surprised how well it's sold, only the really expensive tickets are left. Of which there are very many. I have bought a ticket for this but now sort of wish I hadn't. I had FOMO and jumped the gun but to be honest, I'm not madly excited about it and there are other things I'd prefer to see in the slot. My own fault for impulse booking!
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Post by Rory on Jan 4, 2024 15:07:02 GMT
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Post by Rory on Jan 4, 2024 12:28:47 GMT
I was at yesterday's matinee and quite enjoyed it. It's non essential, but as an old fashioned crowd pleaser (albeit with some subversive undertones) with a nice set and some funny performances, it does the trick. A lovely performance from Penelope Wilton and I thought Luke Evans was very good too. Michael Simkins, Nicole Sloane and Eloka Ivo were standouts for me.
It was an old school audience too. No standing ovation, although people did seem to like it a lot.
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Post by Rory on Jan 4, 2024 12:22:20 GMT
It was all so good but I think the highlight for me was Bonnie's 'I'm Still Here'. It was just superb.
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Post by Rory on Jan 3, 2024 22:33:31 GMT
I wonder if she was allowed to say that! What did she say?
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Post by Rory on Jan 3, 2024 22:17:03 GMT
Sweet Jesus, that was fantastic! Just out. Full house and electric atmosphere. As far as I could tell, only Clare Burt was out. Jo Riding did Ladies Who Lunch superbly.
Pure unadulterated joy! If they could only bottle it!
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Post by Rory on Jan 1, 2024 12:45:13 GMT
Thanks for all the work you put into this every year, n1david. I always love this thread!
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Post by Rory on Dec 30, 2023 22:42:53 GMT
Going on public opinion (as represented in the plays section of TheatreBoard), I’d say Backstairs Billy, but I haven’t seen either and should probably just be quiet. Some of the remarks other people have made are quite interesting though, at least interesting enough to read while waiting for dinner. Are you forced to decide between the two for a ticket purchase or just making conversation? I have a slot on Wednesday and was trying to decide between these two!
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Post by Rory on Dec 30, 2023 13:38:34 GMT
As per other thread, Men Up on BBC / iplayer was superb.
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Post by Rory on Dec 30, 2023 0:34:15 GMT
I thought this was fabulous. Real writing from the heart, exploring male friendship and relationships. Superb acting throughout. Paul Rhys is just wonderful in this. They all are.
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Post by Rory on Dec 29, 2023 18:06:59 GMT
The Homecoming or Backstairs Billy?
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Post by Rory on Dec 27, 2023 13:55:17 GMT
Kenny Wax puts all his stuff in Nimax venues usually, so my guesss is the Apollo.
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