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Post by tr252 on Oct 4, 2017 8:11:29 GMT
Amber has an amazing voice but I just think Effie is an unlikeable character. Glad I got to see her once more. I actually think Effie is quite an unlikeable character in general but I feel I'm alone on this. I never warm to her.
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Post by tr252 on Oct 3, 2017 14:16:48 GMT
From Row A of the grand circle shoved to the second to last row of the Grand Circle in February. It was a clear view, clearer than row A, as there were no bars in front. Also, the back row had a lot more legroom. Frustrating for you, though, I'm sure tr252. Thanks for the info TheatreMonkey, much appreciated! Hopefully it will be the same after refurbishment. It reassures me a little seeing as our seats weren't exactly the best anyway... plus I am quite tall so any extra legroom is good - silver lining!
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Post by tr252 on Oct 2, 2017 21:03:19 GMT
From Row A of the grand circle shoved to the second to last row of the Grand Circle in February. Our seats were never amazing but this is really sh*t. What was the view like from up there before the renovation?
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Post by tr252 on Oct 1, 2017 9:32:27 GMT
Caught the show again last night to see Amber - she was fantastic! Obviously her vocals are the highlight but I really enjoyed her portrayal. I wish I had just a fraction of her vocal talent. I don't think that any actress should be expected to play that part 8 shows a week though, it should have been shared from the beginning.
Lorell was a highlight aswell last night, Asmeret Ghabremichael brings something so loveable to the character.
I always fancy Curtis. I do have a thing for a man in a suit and so it ticks all the boxes on that front but Joe Aaron Reid is undeniably handsome. Plus the fact he's playing a bad boy!
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Post by tr252 on Sept 26, 2017 12:24:47 GMT
Somewhere in the world, there is a factory re-calculating the demand and production levels of Nutella...
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Post by tr252 on Sept 25, 2017 14:19:14 GMT
After my lunchtime perambulation, I can confirm that it is the John Kane version. Just imagine if it was the Sarah Kane version! I'm intrigued to know whether you will be daring to venture to Sheffield to see this show?
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Post by tr252 on Sept 19, 2017 7:32:18 GMT
Ha, I knew that would get a comment. I meant especially in terms of vocals - she can really belt when she wants to, I'm just waiting for a lovely "die alone" in NOMTW. Have we just found Glinda's equivalent of the Fieyro riff?!?! Best "she dies alone!" ever! I have a jar of Nutella ready to go for when she does it.
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Post by tr252 on Sept 19, 2017 7:17:22 GMT
Sophie being compared to Louise, I've heard it all now! 😂😂 Joking aside, I'm glad you enjoyed the show and enjoyed Sophie's performance! Clearly she is a Glinda that divides opinion and thats a great thing, makes the year alot more interesting! Ha, I knew that would get a comment. I meant especially in terms of vocals - she can really belt when she wants to, I'm just waiting for a lovely "die alone" in NOMTW.
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Post by tr252 on Sept 18, 2017 22:31:05 GMT
In a turn of events, I ended up back a Wicked this evening. Alice was fantastic this evening, that's the Alice I was expecting to see last week and I truly think Sophie is turning into a great Glinda - for a Monday night the audience were really into it, all the laughs in the right places and her voice is just gorgeous. I really get Louise Dearman vibes from her. I bought a last minute ticket for tonight too, just out of interest after reading the comments about Alice and Sophie. I agree - the audience was great! Lots of people around me were new to the show and I could overhear lots of positive comments. Alice completely wowed me. Her acting choices were beautiful. After seeing the show 24 times, I've seen various portrayals, but something about Alice just clicked with me. Her 'big three' songs were spot on 'riff'-wise and the ending of NGD was fantastic! I'm definitely going to return to see her again. Sophie wasn't the best Glinda I've seen but she was good! She had a lovely voice and her Thank Goodness had some great belty moments. Her comedy is not yet spot on, I agree with that, but she's getting there. The audience did laugh occasionally at her lines throughout, although Popular was the weak spot with fewer giggles. I last saw Ginna Claire Mason as Glinda in Philly and she was the exact opposite - almost over-comedic for my liking! As for the rest of the cast - I thoroughly enjoyed their performances. The show felt very fresh and energised which I liked. Special mentions to Katy, Nick and Rosa understudying Morrible, Boq and Nessa respectively. Great job! Also really took to Andy as the Wizard. Overall, a great night. Sometimes buying tickets last minute does pay off! Yes, we were last minute tickets aswell. I thought the theatre was quite full for a Monday night, not sure what the stalls were like though. Agree about how fresh the cast seemed - one of the strongest all round Wicked performances I've seen for a while. Bradley has a beautiful voice.
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Post by tr252 on Sept 18, 2017 21:36:35 GMT
In a turn of events, I ended up back a Wicked this evening.
Alice was fantastic this evening, that's the Alice I was expecting to see last week and I truly think Sophie is turning into a great Glinda - for a Monday night the audience were really into it, all the laughs in the right places and her voice is just gorgeous. I really get Louise Dearman vibes from her.
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Post by tr252 on Sept 13, 2017 21:21:49 GMT
Oh wow I started watching that video determined to hate but I loved it!
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Post by tr252 on Sept 12, 2017 20:49:47 GMT
Sheffield is a fantastic city, I won't have anybody tell me otherwise.
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Post by tr252 on Sept 10, 2017 11:57:59 GMT
To be fair to Alice, I wouldn't have known she wasn't feeling 100% (if that's the case), she didn't sound unhealthy at all, she was just obviously more reserved than she usually is.
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Post by tr252 on Sept 10, 2017 7:58:34 GMT
So, interval verdict - Sophie Evans - beautiful voice. Yes, she could definitely make more of some of the comedy but I actually think it will come with time. I'm rather enjoying her, she's young and fresh. Alice Fearn - is it definitely Alice on? Without checking the cast board, I can't find anything online saying otherwise. She's good. She's not blowing me away as I thought she would though - I actually think her voice sounds much more powerful on YouTube recordings than in real life. I was really expecting her to fill the theatre with her belt but she doesn't, not in the same way Rachel Tucker did (only comparing because she's my benchmark Elphaba)... when Rachel belted, you really knew about it. That's not to say I'm not enjoying Alice though, her portrayal is strong and her vocals are still very good. Maybe I'm being unfair and I don't want to compare too much. Will report back after the show. (I'm sitting next to the worlds most ANNOYING woman. She's told me she's seen the show 3 times and when the Ozian official said "animals trapped in cages means they won't speak" she took a dramatic gasp and went "oh no!"...) She is also not feeling 100% but she still went on and did 2 shows, so props to her! Fair play, I wouldn't have known she was ill. I'll be back to see her again I am sure.
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Post by tr252 on Sept 9, 2017 22:15:52 GMT
So, interval verdict - Sophie Evans - beautiful voice. Yes, she could definitely make more of some of the comedy but I actually think it will come with time. I'm rather enjoying her, she's young and fresh. Alice Fearn - is it definitely Alice on? Without checking the cast board, I can't find anything online saying otherwise. She's good. She's not blowing me away as I thought she would though - I actually think her voice sounds much more powerful on YouTube recordings than in real life. I was really expecting her to fill the theatre with her belt but she doesn't, not in the same way Rachel Tucker did (only comparing because she's my benchmark Elphaba)... when Rachel belted, you really knew about it. That's not to say I'm not enjoying Alice though, her portrayal is strong and her vocals are still very good. Maybe I'm being unfair and I don't want to compare too much. Will report back after the show. (I'm sitting next to the worlds most ANNOYING woman. She's told me she's seen the show 3 times and when the Ozian official said "animals trapped in cages means they won't speak" she took a dramatic gasp and went "oh no!"...) Good god man, don't bring Rachel in as a comparison, it always ends in drama because everyone raves and the younger fangirls don't like her!
*I don't know why its quoted me twice.
I'm going to start writing R****** much like I like do for the word r***. So I'm back home in bed with some Kinder chocolate gathering my thoughts. I felt both Sophie and Alice (yes she was definitely on) had much stronger second halves. Alice's No Good Deed was absolutely her vocal highlight - she sung quite a lot of the show to score tonight, holding back on what she usually seems to do, there wasn't even a 'melt' r*** in TWAI... judging from YouTube it's rare that she doesn't do it. I think perhaps shes learning that she can't do all these crazy r***'s 8 shows a week and the songs were much better for it. I still felt in the second half that her voice didn't fill the theatre as I hoped it would but overall, I enjoyed her performance and characterisation of Elphaba and will be going back go see her. There were a couple of odd acting choices (such as randomly starting to shout) but otherwise, she was good. Sophie I really enjoyed. There isn't too much to add to what I said previously. Her voice is beautiful, I was getting Louise Dearman vibes during Thank Goodness as she belted some of the notes out - something which I never really got from Gina Beck or Suzie Mathers. She needs to work on the 'comedy' in the first half and get a few more laughs but I do think she will when she relaxes properly, I feel she's still very much getting to grips with the role. Aimee Fisher was one of the best Nessa's that I have seen - well done her, good set of pipes too. Forgive me, I can't remember the actor who played Fiyero (an understudy) but he is the worst I have seen. That's not to say he was bad but he was just very average. Far too quiet, needs to project more or have his mic turned up. Also, I like to fancy Fiyero and I didn't fancy him but that is me being shallow. Melanie La Barrie was fantastic as Morrible. I miss watching beautiful James Darch in the ensemble.
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Post by tr252 on Sept 9, 2017 20:03:36 GMT
So, interval verdict -
Sophie Evans - beautiful voice. Yes, she could definitely make more of some of the comedy but I actually think it will come with time. I'm rather enjoying her, she's young and fresh.
Alice Fearn - is it definitely Alice on? Without checking the cast board, I can't find anything online saying otherwise. She's good. She's not blowing me away as I thought she would though - I actually think her voice sounds much more powerful on YouTube recordings than in real life. I was really expecting her to fill the theatre with her belt but she doesn't, not in the same way Rachel Tucker did (only comparing because she's my benchmark Elphaba)... when Rachel belted, you really knew about it. That's not to say I'm not enjoying Alice though, her portrayal is strong and her vocals are still very good.
Maybe I'm being unfair and I don't want to compare too much. Will report back after the show.
(I'm sitting next to the worlds most ANNOYING woman. She's told me she's seen the show 3 times and when the Ozian official said "animals trapped in cages means they won't speak" she took a dramatic gasp and went "oh no!"...)
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Post by tr252 on Sept 9, 2017 18:19:29 GMT
Thanks. I've actually done it before, I came down from Manchester to see Rachel Tucker on my own before Christmas. For some reason, now I live in the big smoke I feel more nervous about it but looking forward to it all the same! I do it all the time! I'm in my seat and feel more comfortable now. Looking forward to seeing Sophie and Alice!!
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Post by tr252 on Sept 9, 2017 10:56:29 GMT
I'm really annoyed about this but I feel like I shouldn't be because I'm not actually that surprised. I was due to go on the 1st December. My friend has submitted the 3 dates and we're waiting to see what they come back with. I really hope it is this side of Christmas.
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Post by tr252 on Sept 9, 2017 10:53:53 GMT
Always makes me apprehensive going to the theatre alone! Don't be, I'm sure it will be fine. Thanks. I've actually done it before, I came down from Manchester to see Rachel Tucker on my own before Christmas. For some reason, now I live in the big smoke I feel more nervous about it but looking forward to it all the same!
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Post by tr252 on Sept 9, 2017 9:20:03 GMT
I have no plans today, really tempted to catch the show this evening to see the new cast. Decisions, decisions! I saw their opening night and am looking forward to going back. I really enjoyed Sophie and Alice, lovely chemistry together. Sophie has a great voice. Don't listen to all the comments, go and make your own mind! Thanks, I've just booked. My seat isn't great, Row U of the dress circle but I've seen the show quite a few times so I'm not too fussed. Always makes me apprehensive going to the theatre alone!
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Post by tr252 on Sept 9, 2017 8:36:33 GMT
I have no plans today, really tempted to catch the show this evening to see the new cast. Decisions, decisions!
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Post by tr252 on Sept 3, 2017 19:24:42 GMT
I wish I had seen this with Alistair Brammer, his voice makes me weak at the knees.
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Post by tr252 on Aug 24, 2017 20:32:23 GMT
I have to say, from the audios that are floating around, Laura Pick has a wonderfully clear voice. The Wizard and I sounds gorgeous.
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Post by tr252 on Aug 24, 2017 12:55:36 GMT
Dreamgirls. For some reason I imagine the drama that goes on behind the scenes and in the wings is like a soap opera.
Imagine Amber, Marisha and Karen all fighting over Effie's costume, whoever wins goes on.
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Post by tr252 on Aug 17, 2017 15:12:43 GMT
Any idea on when they will be extending the booking period? Wanting to book for December. It usually happens every couple of months - I get the DMT+ presale so I'll post here when that opens up for December, to give a few days notice. Ahhh if you could that be great!! Thank you!
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