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Post by ptwest on Aug 11, 2017 18:19:45 GMT
Fell foul of this at work when I had reason to put a huge coast to coast map with large place names on the hall wall for the children to see the route. A few well placed photos were added - it was only up a week before I noticed that the S had been completely covered up!
Back to Starlight - this is high on my list for a school production but apparently health and safety won't allow it!
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Post by ptwest on Aug 7, 2017 12:28:02 GMT
Agreed - she was good In Evita. Usually her acting career is something that as a fan I like to pretend doesn't exist but this is one I can watch!
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Post by ptwest on Aug 7, 2017 7:19:30 GMT
We were there too for the heats and the final- I am not sure it spoilt anything for anyone else as it was over quickly and every other athlete was celebrated. I personally chose to stay silent rather than booing, but I think when athletics as a sport is trying to eradicate doping on a huge scale, I'm not surprised that he got that reaction.
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Post by ptwest on Jul 31, 2017 7:41:30 GMT
I remember being dragged to a Michael Buble concert and the support act were an acapella group called Naturally Seven. Lots of videos of them on YouTube. Absolutely stunning and far more fun than the main act.
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Post by ptwest on Jul 28, 2017 5:58:03 GMT
So I decided that I would sleep on it and give my answer in the mornng.....
I still don't know what I thought of that - basically if you asked me to list why it was brilliant I could do that. But if you asked me to list why it was a complete mess I could do that too. The cast were great, you would never have known that it was understudy night, the songs were born for the theatrical setting and sounded amazing, and it was a real spectacle. But the story was possibly the most random thing I have ever seen, I know that by their very nature jukebox musicals are contrived but I did keep asking myself "why?"!
Overall, I think I came out feeling both thoroughly entertained but also dissatisfied. Not dissimilar to the last time I saw Mr Loaf in concert! I honestly can't remember the last time I felt so polarised with my own opinion!!!
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Post by ptwest on Jul 27, 2017 19:53:44 GMT
Halfway through tonight's performance! Not quite sure if this is genius or madness but either way it's entertaining!
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Post by ptwest on Jul 23, 2017 8:54:26 GMT
"You've got big dreams. You want fame. Well, fame costs. And right here is where you start paying: in sweat."
Thats how it was in the TV series anyway....
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Post by ptwest on Jul 22, 2017 17:20:40 GMT
Loved Idina when I saw her as well. Although I have to say that every time I have seen her since (admittedly only on telly)she has failed to live up to that performance.
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Post by ptwest on Jul 15, 2017 14:48:10 GMT
Back for a second visit! This is just as joyous second time around.
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Post by ptwest on Jul 14, 2017 16:50:47 GMT
There are some good melodies in there, but the saving grace of the original cast was it was so well sung - the leads (excepting Crawford who could barely do anything other than phone it in under that huge suit) were absolutely exceptional. Broadway abridged did a good job on this : www.broadwayabridged.com/scripts/womaninwhite.html
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Post by ptwest on Jul 14, 2017 5:46:59 GMT
I can't help but think that Baz has missed a trick here - he should have tweeted "I have a secret!" And then repeated it 50 or so times before finally telling us what it is.
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Post by ptwest on Jul 9, 2017 20:12:01 GMT
I've not yet seen Kinky Boots so cant comment on that, but thinking of what's in London at the moment, I wonder about School Of Rock - its not a traditional musical such as Les Mis etc (meaning style of music, singing etc), and its quite a poppy score. Maybe it would appeal. I would also include 42nd Street, just because the spectacle is so wonderful. It depends whether or not they could cope with the OTTness of it and the thin plot.
If they are not sure, would it be worth hanging fire and seeing what the choice is from TKTS on that day? That way whatever you end up seeing, its less of a financial gamble!
I would be wary about going to a show that you have a big emotional attachment to- if its one you really really love, but you are not certain they will, then it would make it all the more awkward if they don't enjoy themselves. Save that one for when they've had a great time and want to see something else.
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Post by ptwest on Jul 2, 2017 16:27:13 GMT
That'll teach me only to read the last page of a thread. Thought one of the Goss boys had signed up for Sister Act! Not sure which one would have made the best Deloris.
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Post by ptwest on Jun 27, 2017 19:18:21 GMT
I was always on the side of the child catcher. It was Jeremy and Jemima singing "Truly Scrumptious" that did it.
Agree though, having taken large groups of children to the theatre to see a wide range of shows, they love the "edge of your seats" moments, just so long as they are brought out safely the other side. Anything which brings out a strong emotion e.g. fear, humour, amazement etc makes the experience just that little bit richer and more memorable for them.
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Post by ptwest on Jun 25, 2017 12:06:59 GMT
The video taken from the Crucible does the show far more justice.
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Post by ptwest on Jun 21, 2017 20:08:31 GMT
So pleased that this show has a new lease of life. Really hope it does well.
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Post by ptwest on Jun 3, 2017 8:14:12 GMT
Really enjoyed Strictly Ballroom at the WYP - it needs a bit of work, particularly making the ending more of a big moment, but it's certainly worthy of the transfer. Whether or not it will sell is anyone's guess but at least it's something new (ish) for London.
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Post by ptwest on Jun 2, 2017 5:31:40 GMT
Hmmm, today I'm thinking "Burn, Baby, Burn". Disco Inferno is exactly what I have told my wife I would want!
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Post by ptwest on May 25, 2017 19:23:54 GMT
Overboard - the movie from the 80s with Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell.
Edit - just checked, its next in line for a "reimagining" apparently.
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Post by ptwest on May 19, 2017 18:39:41 GMT
I don't know about a physical copy but its available on iTunes.
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Post by ptwest on May 15, 2017 21:11:06 GMT
1) Memphis - knew none of the music and completely loved it. 2) We Will Rock You - very non-plussed the first time, then for a variety of reasons went back, and had a wonderful time. Twice was enough though.
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Post by ptwest on May 15, 2017 21:03:43 GMT
I have had the experience a number of times at concerts where people have held a camera over my shoulder and filmed, completely interfering with my field of view. I have found the best way of dealing with it is to throw my arms up in the air and bounce.
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Post by ptwest on May 11, 2017 10:37:23 GMT
Just the same - often find myself going to the theatre by myself and usually take it as an opportunity to see things that my wife Wouldn't want to. But then this often means a retun visit together.
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Post by ptwest on May 10, 2017 8:52:35 GMT
I don't know if I would agree with double standards -in my opinion it depends on how well the show achieves what it sets out to do. If 42nd street was being presented as a serious drama tackling meaty issues then it would fail miserably. However, in my opinion, the creative team have taken the thin material and created the most wonderful, joyous spectacle. That therefore is the point of it, alongside a great score. Therefore, again in my own opinion, it succeeds admirably.
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Post by ptwest on May 9, 2017 20:17:27 GMT
I'm extremely torn about seeing this. I'm a sucker for jazz hands and spectacles but is the story really that bad ?? I would say that you should go given that the spectacle (and jazz hands) is so good that its worth it despite the plot making a Mr Man story seem complex. I Wouldn't say its a bad story, just not a particularly deep one.
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