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Post by Rory on Mar 10, 2023 17:38:29 GMT
Congrats to the production - but, it won't be performing while we are in the UK! We are there after it closes at the Pinter and leave before it opens at Savoy. Sigh. A shame, it's so disappointing when things pan out like that
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Post by Rory on Mar 10, 2023 16:13:39 GMT
Yes, does anyone know what has booked the Pinter which has prevented the extension of A Little Life there?
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Post by Rory on Mar 9, 2023 11:08:59 GMT
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Post by Rory on Mar 9, 2023 9:12:52 GMT
My hunch, and it's only that, is that Tammy Faye might go to either the Duke of York's or Noel Coward in the autumn.
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Post by Rory on Mar 8, 2023 13:00:26 GMT
It does but I'm not getting the sense at the minute that there's a mad clamour for theatres with lots of shows circling to land. I hope I'm wrong but lots of theatres look like they may be going dark soon with no word of anything coming in. We had a post on the 'A Little Life' thread that it would be transferring to the Savoy. Time will tell, I suppose. theatreboard.co.uk/thread/9982/little-life-richmond-harold-pinter?page=5Thanks, I had missed that. I wonder what's going into the Harold Pinter that means ALL can't just extend there? Also wonder if same cast will go with it to the Savoy, as they will be pretty exhausted by the 18th June, no doubt.
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Post by Rory on Mar 8, 2023 11:57:20 GMT
Closing June 18th. Frees up another theatre! It does but I'm not getting the sense at the minute that there's a mad clamour for theatres with lots of shows circling to land. I hope I'm wrong but lots of theatres look like they may be going dark soon with no word of anything coming in.
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Post by Rory on Mar 8, 2023 6:12:37 GMT
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Post by Rory on Mar 3, 2023 10:23:27 GMT
Handy list, Dave. Thanks for sharing. You could add The Crucible at the Gielgud, and Bleak Expectations and Unbelievable at the Criterion.
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Post by Rory on Mar 2, 2023 18:44:16 GMT
Is decent artwork coming for this? I saw a tacky ad the other day with just a really cheesy looking photo of Michael Ball.
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Post by Rory on Mar 1, 2023 22:49:17 GMT
It could be Hamnet. Neil Street are co-producing that with the RSC and I would be gobsmacked if that didn't move to London.
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Post by Rory on Mar 1, 2023 20:23:54 GMT
Bertie and Patsy will blow the dust off this old War Horse.
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Post by Rory on Mar 1, 2023 18:42:37 GMT
Marigold Hotel is touring until mid-June, having been on tour since September and is already on it's second cast, would it be that much of a draw? And didn't Shawshank do quite poorly last time it was in the WE? Phoenix could also house that transfer of The Piano Lesson that we're not quite sure is still happening, pre-Stranger Things. Does anybody know if Roman Holiday is already eyeing up a London theatre post-Bath? Yes, Sonia could bring in The Piano Lesson to the Phoenix or maybe the Apollo now that we think A Strange Loop is not going there? Marigold is a very Haymarket type of show so that could be a good call!
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Post by Rory on Mar 1, 2023 16:52:42 GMT
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Post by Rory on Mar 1, 2023 16:49:44 GMT
Since this post, Bleak Expectations has been announced for the Criterion, and The Crucible for the Gielgud. Still nothing for the rest as yet, including @sohoplace, the Haymarket and the Phoenix from May onwards. I wonder if Bill Kenwright will put something into the Haymarket, maybe The Shawshank Redemption? The Phoenix is getting Stranger Things after Streetcar. I would imagine @sohoplace's next show will be announced this month. Stranger Things isn't until 'late 2023'. Doubt we'll get it before October.
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Post by Rory on Mar 1, 2023 16:44:01 GMT
@sohoplace, Haymarket and Phoenix free from end of April Apollo, Gielgud and Garrick free from end of May Ambassadors free from end of June Gap at Criterion currently mid April to end of August if Unfriend does not extend. Obviously I’m sure most of these have shows pencilled in, and there’s plenty of rumours, but that’s 8 West End houses without shows currently on sale for the peak summer period. Since this post, Bleak Expectations has been announced for the Criterion, and The Crucible for the Gielgud. Still nothing for the rest as yet, including @sohoplace, the Haymarket and the Phoenix from May onwards. I wonder if Bill Kenwright will put something into the Haymarket, maybe The Shawshank Redemption?
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Post by Rory on Mar 1, 2023 11:10:10 GMT
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Post by Rory on Feb 28, 2023 23:50:56 GMT
James McArdle (but I don’t know if he can sing?) Is he not too young?
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Post by Rory on Feb 28, 2023 23:13:50 GMT
Yes Phoenix Theatre. Stephen Daldry directing, opening late summer I believe. Wonder if anything will go in between Streetcar and this. This will obviously take quite a while to set up and tech.
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Post by Rory on Feb 28, 2023 19:54:44 GMT
I too was surprised that The Unfriend didn't get a nomination for best comedy.
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Post by Rory on Feb 28, 2023 19:39:50 GMT
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Post by Rory on Feb 28, 2023 19:18:37 GMT
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Post by Rory on Feb 28, 2023 15:45:05 GMT
I can't believe Patrick Vaill didn't get an Olivier nomination for this.
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Post by Rory on Feb 27, 2023 19:17:47 GMT
Presumably a different production to the Tim Pigott Smith / Michelle Dockery Bath production from a few years ago which played at the Old Vic.
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Post by Rory on Feb 24, 2023 22:22:47 GMT
I thought by stage he was referring to ‘next stage’ meaning the 4 part teleseries. I don't think so.
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Post by Rory on Feb 24, 2023 22:01:41 GMT
I can’t see it transferring to a commercial house. Very expensive to move a show this size. I would imagine they will go the FOLLIES/LONDON ROAD route and keep it in-house with a remount in their next season. Another stage, says Baz. I think it will be a commercial West End house.
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Post by Rory on Feb 24, 2023 16:35:04 GMT
Is Baz hinting at a transfer, or is he just speculating? "...this show will have a long life on another stage following its limited run at the National." Definitely looks like a transfer pointer. Nice to see Baz back with a column! I've missed him!
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Post by Rory on Feb 23, 2023 19:21:21 GMT
When Motive first was announced, the dates from 27th June to 15th July were listed on the NT website but then were subsequently removed. I had queried the gap between 10th and 27th because that was when I had wanted to see it if possible. It was obviously always planned to announce these extra performances.
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Post by Rory on Feb 23, 2023 10:50:46 GMT
How does this version compare to other productions? I've seen the 2012 arena tour and then the Kenwright tour in 2015 with Glenn Carter returning. Whilst I liked the arena tour for the spectacle and the cast involved, I actually think the Kenwright tour was more powerful and emotional and can remember being in tears by the end. Give me the Kenwright tour anyday.
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Post by Rory on Feb 22, 2023 6:20:22 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 Cowardly if true
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Post by Rory on Feb 22, 2023 6:19:03 GMT
They should bring it to the Haymarket.
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