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Post by alece10 on Apr 30, 2024 7:15:35 GMT
Is it still bench seating in there or are there proper seats now? Last time I went was Aspects of Love and we were all sat on top of each other. But I’d really like to see this! Same seats I'm afraid and I don't think they have had a clean in 15 years.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 30, 2024 7:13:56 GMT
Marisha Wallace also at Pippin and someone sat in front of me. No idea who they were but at the interval several people stopped them and were quite gushing. I asked a girl who had been talking to them who it was. She gave me a name but I immediately forgot it. Apparently they were in Cabaret. Tall, slim, blonde hair if that helps.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 29, 2024 22:16:15 GMT
This was a great concert and filmed via many cameras around the theatre so hopefully we will get another chance to see it. Looked and sounded beautiful. Most definitely one of the better concerts and you could see time and money was put into it. Loved hearing it performed by a large orchestra and choir from Arts Ed. Performers were excellent and so lovely to see Patricia Hodge as Bertha who was having a great time. Alex Newell had such a powerful voice and glad they didn't riff too much. Loved Zizi, boy can she dance (what is it about that family?) And I thought Jac Yarrow as Pippin was perfectly cast. Such a likeable young man, great voice and a nifty dancer. The dancing was brilliant with lots of nods to Fosse. I'd happily watch that all over again.
Also did anyone see Marisha Wallace in the centre stalls?
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Post by alece10 on Apr 29, 2024 19:55:38 GMT
Now this is how you do a concert! (But I really enjoyed Diana, so what do I know?!) 😉 Its epic isn't it. Its almost fully staged and sounds amazing.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 29, 2024 15:16:41 GMT
Just waiting for admin to approve the post but I've got a spare ticket for tonight if anyone can make it.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 29, 2024 14:40:39 GMT
I think a couple of previous meet ups were held in the foyer of the NT between matinee and evening shows.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 29, 2024 10:19:01 GMT
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Post by alece10 on Apr 27, 2024 11:13:28 GMT
Do we know if this is likely to fall into the terrible sound, missed cues and underrehearsed category of concerts or if this is going to be one of the good ones? I think its going to be a goodun! The producers have a good track record. Rehearsals have been going on for 2 weeks and a further week before that with Jac and Alex. The rehearsal clips I've seen online look very promising.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 27, 2024 10:47:33 GMT
Just found this on YouTube to prove it existed.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 27, 2024 10:42:46 GMT
Just searching through some musical gems on an old hard drive and came across the music for this show. I don't really know if it was a musical or dance show but I saw it several times at The Peacock Theatre and absolutely loved it as it was completely mad. Its basically all about shoes in all shapes and forms, very funny and amazing dancing. Written by Richard Thomas of Jerry Springer The Opera fame. I believe the cast included Damian Humbley and Alison Jiear.
I have the CD somewhere but I cant find any trace of the CD on Apple Music.
Does anyone else remember the show or saw it?
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Post by alece10 on Apr 26, 2024 18:43:54 GMT
Pippin concert on Monday Six on Friday (1st time).
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Post by alece10 on Apr 25, 2024 15:50:06 GMT
At Steven Schwartz 75th anniversary concert recently he said it was coming to London this summer and also said he is coming over for Pippin next week so wonder if the announcement will coincide with his visit.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 25, 2024 15:47:07 GMT
Today Tix have some good offers for this from £21 and even some great front stalls seats for just over £50
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Post by alece10 on Apr 25, 2024 15:02:28 GMT
All booked for a matinee early in the run and will have a pre Christmas meal with my friend after. Finally got through to box office and they told me it has been a very very busy day
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Post by alece10 on Apr 25, 2024 10:22:26 GMT
Of course, I forgot this was planned ore covid ( I had tickets for the first night) so it was in the planning before he died.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 25, 2024 9:38:41 GMT
Don't know why but I thought Jerry Herman had died a few years ago
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Post by alece10 on Apr 24, 2024 15:01:53 GMT
Imelda Staunton is on The One Show tonight (wednesday), talking all things Dolly related.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 24, 2024 14:51:42 GMT
I've just booked a 2nd visit for May. Really hope it sells well as it so deserves it.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 23, 2024 16:37:29 GMT
It will interesting to see if the musical has changed from when I saw it years ago at The Kings Head Theatre. I thought it was great fun and the music wasn't bad either.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 22, 2024 14:20:48 GMT
Having Patricia Routledge in 2019 at Cadogan was fine as there was a reason for it, but I'd be annoyed if that happened here. And yes, Bradley Jaden would have been much better suited to Billy. Bradley wouldn't be available as he is doing a series of concerts in June.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 22, 2024 10:58:25 GMT
They did a very good job of Side Show.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 22, 2024 8:47:30 GMT
Pre sale Thursday, general sale Friday
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Post by alece10 on Apr 21, 2024 20:15:29 GMT
Jane McDonald and Charlie Stemp. Looks like I'll be going to a panto this year.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 20, 2024 10:10:32 GMT
It's better than good.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 20, 2024 1:17:33 GMT
We did enter as a team once didn't we? I remember being part of it at the old Theatre Cafe in Shaftsbury Avenue and we had some theatreboard badges.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 18, 2024 16:35:54 GMT
I think I got to Piccadilly Circus station about 9.50pm so it's about 2hrs 15mins.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 18, 2024 14:20:47 GMT
Sweet Charity is on BBC4 tonight (Thursday) at 9pm.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 18, 2024 9:24:13 GMT
Just mentioned this to a work colleague and she asked me what it is based on?
Can't find anything on the website to say who is playing Oliver?
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Post by alece10 on Apr 17, 2024 16:15:07 GMT
Well I thought this interview with Jac Yarrow was pretty excellent. We’ve not heard him speak in depth about anything beyond Joseph and thought it was brave for him to speak out about the recent Arts Ed allegations. I reckon his Pippin will be rather splendid and hope we get to see him do more challenging work going forwards: open.spotify.com/episode/6JOiVdjvT5l7ncryR7FkKzThanks for the link. Just listened to it and it was very interesting. He comes over really well. Sat next to him a few weeks ago at a concert and had a bit of a chat about Pippin and other things and he was really nice and genuine.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 17, 2024 10:02:57 GMT
Got a couple of 4th row stalls for the Monday. Prices are high but I think this will be a quality concert and will sound glorious.
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