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Post by Rory on Nov 25, 2023 18:45:35 GMT
Has anyone read his book? I’ve just finished it and I’m staggered at how even now, he’s completely blinkered to how dreadful the 2023 Aspects was. Interesting to hear though how he hated the poster- like we all did. Interesting. What did he say about it?
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Post by Rory on Nov 25, 2023 18:44:07 GMT
Carl liked Fiennes.
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Post by Rory on Nov 25, 2023 14:51:45 GMT
I was looking for a reasonably decent matinee seat in the first week of January but I can't find any offers (and I had thought there were some). I'm not under 30 unfortunately! Am I missing something?
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Post by Rory on Nov 25, 2023 0:13:13 GMT
I can certainly see them removing the interval and having it go straight through at 90-100 minutes. Removes the chance for any mass exits! They started with no interval in Brighton and then put one in in Richmond
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Post by Rory on Nov 24, 2023 13:02:21 GMT
I see that the producers are now intermittently responding on Facebook: Yes, which has annoyed people, who have responded by saying they weren't charged preview prices in Brighton and Richmond. It's all a bit of a horlicks.
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Post by Rory on Nov 24, 2023 9:11:46 GMT
Note to venues: Don't annoy the punters by building up lacklustre announcements.
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Post by Rory on Nov 24, 2023 9:08:16 GMT
Just said on Zoe Ball he is doing theatre again around March 2024. Any ideas what it could be?
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Post by Rory on Nov 24, 2023 9:04:14 GMT
Sadly it won't last until January with feedback like that. It's a real shame. I had really wanted to see this but won't waste a slot on it now unless something drastically improves by opening night at the Ambassadors.
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Post by Rory on Nov 23, 2023 14:41:54 GMT
I so want to go but I’ve never watched an episode in my life lol I'm the same. I'd better start watching it.
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Post by Rory on Nov 22, 2023 16:15:12 GMT
Regents Park, announcement tomorrow. Very exciting! Could there be news on La Cage?
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Post by Rory on Nov 22, 2023 15:28:10 GMT
Theatre Royal Bath only ever seems to transfer Noises Off these days, as far as I can see.
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Post by Rory on Nov 22, 2023 10:03:58 GMT
9 week run at the Garrick from 29th Feb until 4th May 2024
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Post by Rory on Nov 22, 2023 6:35:44 GMT
With Old Friends due to close January 6th and Opening Night not opening until March 6th... is there something very short going into Gielgud in January? Maybe comedy? James Acaster is going into the Pinter for a week in Jan for example Frank Skinner is doing 14 shows at the Gielgud from 5th to 17th February.
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Post by Rory on Nov 21, 2023 9:00:06 GMT
The FB comments are universally awful. It must be so disheartening for the company and a total source of panic for John Brant who is producing.
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Post by Rory on Nov 20, 2023 12:32:44 GMT
I am intrigued. What was the amusing reference in relation to, now we know it is destined for the Wyndham's?
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Post by Rory on Nov 19, 2023 8:12:08 GMT
A Voyage Round My Father was looking to come in. It could do a few weeks quite nicely in the Gielgud.
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Post by Rory on Nov 18, 2023 17:11:09 GMT
Still no word on whether this is returning as rumoured?
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Post by Rory on Nov 18, 2023 17:08:32 GMT
I wonder if a West End run could happen, the Criterion or the Ambassadors would work. The Criterion appears free in January now, as will be the Trafalgar.
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Post by Rory on Nov 17, 2023 22:13:31 GMT
I thought it was very, very average on Children in Need. Would not inspire me to book whatsoever. Can't see ATG transferring this to the West End, certainly not without major work.
I remember seeing Mrs Doubtfire on CiN last year and was quite impressed, in contrast.
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Post by Rory on Nov 17, 2023 18:48:17 GMT
First bit of advice: merch lines are enormous, be prepared to queue!!! Any posters on sale?
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Post by Rory on Nov 17, 2023 17:38:49 GMT
I am not familiar with any of the cast, I have seen the Ferryman but was so far away from the stage I might as well have been at home watching tv ahah. I hope it is revived so I can see it properly. Is this cast a bit underwhelming? I don't know. No, I like the cast. Some very good actors in there. Leanne Best, Shaun Dooley, Bryan Dick.
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Post by Rory on Nov 17, 2023 15:10:06 GMT
A shame they are seemingly snubbing a London transfer. It didn’t work for Groundhog Day… I agree, I think it's very disappointing that it's going straight to Broadway. I doubt we'll ever see it in the West End now.
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Post by Rory on Nov 16, 2023 22:10:19 GMT
New season being announced next week.
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Post by Rory on Nov 16, 2023 19:06:25 GMT
Oh sorry thought was something on it or something different as this had been shared since it was announced Only via an IG link I think? I always think it’s nice to have the poster embedded in the thread. I agree. Seeing the artwork is always one of the most exciting bits of a new show announcement!
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Post by Rory on Nov 15, 2023 18:07:08 GMT
Yikes, those comments are brutal.
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Post by Rory on Nov 15, 2023 14:45:30 GMT
The artwork possibly suggests modern dress??
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Post by Rory on Nov 15, 2023 10:09:30 GMT
This will be no small feat as McKellen will be 85. I agree 4 hours is an endurance test for everybody.
I wonder why it didn't go to an ATG venue given they are producing it?
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Post by Rory on Nov 15, 2023 9:38:23 GMT
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Post by Rory on Nov 11, 2023 17:07:22 GMT
I imagine this will sell very well indeed, though it's a little more niche and avant-garde than Shirley Valentine so is unlikely to have quite the same commercial appeal.
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Post by Rory on Nov 11, 2023 14:40:57 GMT
I can't see how it would be financially viable to bring a big musical in for 6 or 7 weeks. The Noel Coward was dark for about 7 weeks between Patriots and Ocean. Maybe the same will happen here. Logistically it can be no different to a tour stop which many shows do up and down the country every week. There is a filler. I don't know what it is, but the rumour I've heard is that a musical is moving in from elsewhere but I don't know if that part is true. Thanks, we'll know soon enough because they'll have to get it on sale ASAP.
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