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Post by longinthetooth on May 2, 2020 22:46:18 GMT
Call Me Madam
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Post by longinthetooth on May 1, 2020 21:06:50 GMT
Watching this, and hearing those glorious melodies, has reminded me just how much I am missing my shows. One day .....
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Post by longinthetooth on May 1, 2020 18:43:26 GMT
Whistle Down the Wind
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Post by longinthetooth on May 1, 2020 17:35:18 GMT
Eugenius
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Post by longinthetooth on May 1, 2020 16:21:30 GMT
Educating Rita
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Post by longinthetooth on May 1, 2020 15:15:19 GMT
Never Forget
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Post by longinthetooth on May 1, 2020 14:51:17 GMT
Rent
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Post by longinthetooth on May 1, 2020 14:50:10 GMT
Noises Off
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Post by longinthetooth on May 1, 2020 14:47:06 GMT
Notre Dame de Paris
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Post by longinthetooth on May 1, 2020 10:01:17 GMT
I'm useless at sewing and have never watched this before, but gave it a try and am totally hooked!
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Post by longinthetooth on Apr 28, 2020 23:25:20 GMT
From all the refunds I have had, my credit card is now literally that - in credit, by several hundred pounds, and more to come! I keep this card purely for theatre bookings and bits of trivia, so what on earth am I to spend it on? It will be a while before I dare book any tickets, that's for sure.
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Post by longinthetooth on Apr 26, 2020 13:41:19 GMT
I too watched this on Friday. I hadn't seen this version before - I enjoyed it, but wouldn't say I loved it. I absolutely do love the music, though, and saw the show several times in the West End, both original and 'amended' versions.
I don't have a problem with the character assassination of Raoul - I never liked him in Phantom anyway. Don't forget he was willing to sacrifice Christine to the wolves in order to trap the Phantom, despite her initial unwillingness to participate. So much for being in love with her.
Despite him being a mass murderer, I think most people have a bit of a 'thing' for the Phantom (especially if played by Ramin!). Also, the story has moved on ten years, so people and circumstances will have changed. I'm not mad on the Coney Island setting, but hey, why not? It's as good as anywhere else!
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Post by longinthetooth on Apr 22, 2020 10:14:43 GMT
Should have been seeing Les Mis this afternoon, in one of the coveted (i.e. comparative bargain) front row seats behind the conductor.
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Post by longinthetooth on Apr 22, 2020 9:53:01 GMT
Put out the flags, ring the bells, break open the champagne - I have received my refund from ATG!!!!!
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Post by longinthetooth on Apr 19, 2020 16:05:47 GMT
Impressed with Delfont Mackintosh - refund received for Les Mis at the Sondheim four days before I was due to go!
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Post by longinthetooth on Apr 19, 2020 15:57:29 GMT
I'm over 70 - I may have another twelve months' growth to contend with if what they are saying is true. I predict a return of the mullet - the front and sides are relatively easy to trim but best leave the back well alone!
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Post by longinthetooth on Apr 19, 2020 13:51:55 GMT
Whilst I am happy to contribute to the charities, does anyone know if it will still be released as a DVD? I don't do digital downloads (wouldn't know where to begin!).
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Post by longinthetooth on Apr 18, 2020 22:13:50 GMT
Well, I won't be going to the theatre any time soon if the sub-heading is anything to go by - "Over 70s would be locked down for more than a year". Locked up, they might as well say. I can't manage to read any more.
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Post by longinthetooth on Apr 18, 2020 10:18:25 GMT
For anyone who missed it, it's on Sky Arts on Sunday, 5.15 pm.
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Post by longinthetooth on Apr 17, 2020 9:35:44 GMT
Line of Duty! Help ....
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Post by longinthetooth on Apr 16, 2020 21:13:39 GMT
longinthetooth...really sorry to hear that you are struggling...sending my best thoughts and good wishes to you at this very difficult time. Thank you for your kind words. I'm fine, just feeling down at the moment - but there are a lot worse off than me, so will try to be positive.
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Post by longinthetooth on Apr 16, 2020 13:13:23 GMT
As a 70 year old, cooped up at home since day one, I feel like giving up now.
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Post by longinthetooth on Apr 9, 2020 21:34:01 GMT
One thing I have found is that it is now impossible to have a private conversation. Should you meet someone whilst on legitimate outings, stopping to speak (at the required 2m distance, of course) means that when you have shouted greetings and asked how they are, everyone within earshot knows your business - and you would not believe how many people materialise out of nowhere at that precise moment!
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Post by longinthetooth on Apr 9, 2020 14:28:53 GMT
Did Nimax contact you? I was due to go on the 2nd May but haven’t heard yet. Yes they did, by email.
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Post by longinthetooth on Apr 9, 2020 10:13:07 GMT
I was very impressed with their refund process too. I was due to go on 20th May. Had the email on the 6th, replied, and received refund on the same day. Wish the same could be said for ATG.
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