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Post by shady23 on Jun 4, 2022 16:51:08 GMT
Really when Letts commented it was behind a pay wall and not many will have seen it.
Some theatre social media accounts put his words on social media, but in doing so brought them to a whole wider audience. Why do people do this?
Why can't people say I saw his words, I didn't agree. No, they want to draw more attention to them, and perhaps to themselves too. They post the offending text cause, cause a pile on, fan the flames and then step back and watch it all burn!
It is quite irresponsible behaviour really.
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Post by shady23 on Jun 4, 2022 16:14:20 GMT
It could well be as all of Carrie's fans will do the matinee as the evening is her scheduled show off.
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Post by shady23 on Jun 4, 2022 16:08:48 GMT
She was but then she is a "name" and if you are a "name" then all the usual casting barriers all fall down.
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Post by shady23 on Jun 4, 2022 16:02:50 GMT
Carrie's off on her Insta stories again. She's been told off for taking too long at Stage Door, to the extent they have to pay the theatre staff overtime as she is there for up to an hour after the show. After the matinee on Wednesday there were well over a hundred people waiting in a very long line at the stage door. I said to my friend that this is crazy. Nobody is going to be able to get any kind of break before the evening show so I get why things were said. However, did she not speak to those waiting she would be criticised too so she cannot win really...
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Post by shady23 on Jun 4, 2022 15:02:08 GMT
It is such a shame this has all happened and has taken the shine from some really positive things happening in this production.
For example, I love that Elle does not have to be your typical thin blonde. Really there is no reason why she has to be and we have seen 47284 tours where she was already. A new way of looking at things is most definitely welcome.
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Post by shady23 on Jun 4, 2022 14:54:37 GMT
Watched the matinee today in Sunderland.
Brenda is, as expected, wonderful.
As for the rest of it? It is like a semi-staged production. The band take up almost the entire stage so there is not much room for much else, certainly no big numbers. No real set. The cast sat on chairs down the side. This seems like such a wasted opportunity!
The cast were all talented enough but I left the theatre feeling quite underwhelmed by it all.
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Post by shady23 on Jun 3, 2022 14:04:59 GMT
Well, no, I can't imagine there were many people from his Sedgefield constituency in the audience.
Do I want to see a musical about UK politics? Probably not though inevitable there will be one about Boris at some point. I certainly don't want to see any about the pandemic either.
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Post by shady23 on Jun 2, 2022 6:37:06 GMT
Well I watched this show again yesterday and really loved it, "this state" and all... but then I go to theatre to enjoy myself and for escapism and not to pick apart every single aspect of every single show and those in it.
The theatre was full and there was a fantastic audience reaction throughout.
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Post by shady23 on Jun 1, 2022 20:25:59 GMT
My pass wasn't checked tonight.
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Post by shady23 on May 31, 2022 22:31:06 GMT
I saw this tonight and it is certainly one of the best performances on a stage I have ever seen.
For one person to keep the audience enthralled for 100 minutes is no mean feat but Jodie Comer does that and more.
It was an astonishing performance. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Post by shady23 on May 31, 2022 6:10:40 GMT
Question Letts' comments were very predictable but those were his views and his views alone. Somehow bringing a whole group of other people into it is unfair.
Representation is very important and, of course, you want people of those demographics to have access to theatre but really the best way for people to be "seen" is to produce work that tells their story. This doesn't I am presuming as it is Legally Blonde!
I wouldn't have seen Letts' comments, as would not have many others had someone from the stage not tweeted them. "Someone has said something hurtful so I am going to report it to a bigger audience on twitter for more people to see..." why do that? Call them out by all means but why post those comments?!
What a mess.
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Post by shady23 on May 30, 2022 22:08:01 GMT
I went tonight and I enjoyed it although the second act (when Amy wasn't on for a big chuck) did drag a bit.
I thought she was great and everyone else very good too. I wouldn't go back but I am glad I have seen it.
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Post by shady23 on May 28, 2022 19:56:37 GMT
Are there no offers about for Manchester?
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Post by shady23 on May 20, 2022 18:22:19 GMT
I am not talking about Cinderella here but as someone who really enjoyed going to the stage door after performances pre covid, it's been pretty infuriating to see so many photos from stage door meetings, especially those taken next to signs saying stage door is closed.
I know some super fans think these rules cannot possibly apply to them but a swift "I am really sorry but we are not allowed" would have been the end of it.
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Post by shady23 on May 20, 2022 16:02:10 GMT
Wow! That is lovely.
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Post by shady23 on May 18, 2022 1:32:14 GMT
I think filming a production very much can put people off seeing the real thing.
Just look at ticket sales for Anything Goes after they showed it on the BBC at Christmas!
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Post by shady23 on May 18, 2022 1:25:22 GMT
What is wrong with people?
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Post by shady23 on May 17, 2022 19:14:50 GMT
How does a man who has written some of the most successful musicals of all time not realise, at any point in this painful process, just what a turd he has created? I understand he hires “Yes Men”, but couldn’t his wife point it out? Or his kids?! You may not like it but plenty of others do. I listen to the soundtrack lots and thoroughly enjoyed it. I really don't get why some people on this thread take such delight in telling us, constantly, that they don't like it.
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Post by shady23 on May 17, 2022 13:21:24 GMT
I don't mind cheap staging or costumes for a show like Legally Blonde, no. Other shows, for sure. I disagree as weren't many characters rich, stuck up and obsessed with their appearance? Surely the costumes need to reflect those characters.
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Post by shady23 on May 17, 2022 7:25:51 GMT
I travelled up to Edinburgh to see this on Saturday with someone who has never seen the show before. We both absolutely loved it. This is still a five star production and an absolute joy in every single way.
Also lovely to sit near the front for a very good price and see all of the mannerisms when I could only dream of doing this at the Barbican. Bonnie was hysterical and Kerry Ellis absolutely outstanding. I am a huge fan of hers and she did not disappoint. It was a pretty flawless performances.
Highly recommended.
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Post by shady23 on May 17, 2022 7:21:39 GMT
In theatre, like many industries, it seems very much a case of "be thankful you have a job and shut up".
Ranting on social media is really a no no but people need to be able to express their feelings behind the scenes in the fight channels. I wonder if they have been able to do that
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Post by shady23 on May 17, 2022 5:17:44 GMT
We can only imagine all the stuff going on behind the scenes. It seems a very toxic workplace.
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Post by shady23 on May 12, 2022 20:29:35 GMT
Surprised to see that Manchester hasn’t sold particularly well for next week. Friday and Saturday evening shows aren’t bad albeit still plenty of seats left, but midweek only centre stalls and centre circle have gone. I wonder if there’s a misconception that this is one of those naff tribute act shows that ATG seems to like putting in its venues as fillers. I think it is exactly that and the publicity needs to make it clearer that it isn't the case.
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Post by shady23 on May 11, 2022 7:38:57 GMT
Totally agree. Saw it in Newcastle too and it wouldn't look out of place on a West End stage. It was absolutely glorious.
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Post by shady23 on May 10, 2022 21:34:50 GMT
Rehearsal pictures released /
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