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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 23, 2021 9:30:36 GMT
Has anything been mentioned about masks?
It seems a sensible idea to keep the requirement for masks in non socially distanced events/venues like full theatres to mitigate the risks a little bit more.
I've not read too much only the basics so I don't know if the June date also means the end of mask wearing in general?
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 22, 2021 16:49:06 GMT
Good news. Though I think that when theatres re-open at potential full capacity in June, it still won't quite be the same experience of old and there will be various things in play to keep it safe. But, anything to get us back in there and all shows able to open.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 18, 2021 16:03:00 GMT
Slightly odd, that reads like a pretty unenthusiastic two star review but it got four stars. I got from it they didnt really like the musical itself that much but liked the production, if that makes sense. A few other reviews are the same, picking fault with the score and book/pacing but praising the cast and how it was done. I can't say I understand it cus for me TCP is one of my fave musicals and scores so I'm at a loss but each to their own.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 18, 2021 13:19:54 GMT
Ohh there’s also a lovey 🌈 treat during the interval too!!! And in the pre-show too!
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 18, 2021 10:06:15 GMT
I loved this on Tuesday night. I was unsure how they were going to live up to Sunset but it really did, even though it was not done in quite the same way and used only the stage primarily but I think that worked for this piece as it's far more intimate and that really came through with how it was shot and confined to the central stage.
I think to call both Sunset and this "concerts" is a bit of an injustice really because this felt nothing like a concert, at times it was hard to notice the social distancing because the stage was so full of choreography and group scenes. It felt like a complete show. The lack of set really didn't bother and the use of lighting and projection really set the tone and setting perfectly. The lighting really has been a highlight for both streamed productions.
The cast were exceptional. Look T'Shan doesn't sing it like Cynthia, but there is something so much more raw about her performing those songs because it feels led by emotion rather than about making it note perfect and I think especially in the 2nd act the character embodiment is stunning. Danielle Fiamanya is a star. A pure star. I said this the first time I saw her and it was even more evident in this and I think people will end up knocking down the doors to see her Elsa.
The final 20 minutes I was practically in tears the whole time and when they all came together to sing The Color Purple at the end there, with pretty much the whole cast in tears themselves, it sent me. It's something not to forget.
The biggest thing for me here is that Curve is my local and to see if put on these levels of streamed content, to see it get so much positivity in the responses to them, to see people who never saw anything from there for whatever reason or for people who never took notice of it or looked down on it, because it felt like that sometimes in the past, actually see what it's capable of, for me it's proud moment.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 18, 2021 9:50:35 GMT
I've booked a ticket based on the recommendations here and a desire to support given the recent goings on. Very much looking forward to it as it'll be the first thing I've seen since the Talking Heads in October, although it may as well have been October 2015 for how long ago it feels! Is this streamed through a website? What I'm really asking is will I be able to easily cast it to the tv?! I had all sorts of problems with the Old Vic Zoom stuff. Very happy to watch on the laptop but would be a more communal experience if I could put it on for my housemates too. Thanks in advance! There is a streaming guide on the Curve website that explains the streaming options and how to play it on Smart Tv's/Cast it HERE
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 17, 2021 12:45:31 GMT
The best way to move on from this and support Curve is by buying a ticket to watch The Color Purple stream, featuring a full cast who are committed to playing their parts correctly and spreading a positive message. It is also, btw, outstanding. I watched it last night.
I urge everyone to watch and support this show and theatre.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 15, 2021 18:32:23 GMT
Behind the scenes video about the making of the show with many clips. I have to say this looks really quite stunning.
Starts streaming tomorrow for anyone still interested in watching.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 12, 2021 9:46:51 GMT
I like it. I've liked all the songs to be honest.
If you don't like the songs or the sound of the show don't invest any more time exploring it and don't go to see it, rather than just moaning about how terrible it is all the time. It will make your life happier.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 12, 2021 9:38:09 GMT
To be honest i thought RU was a bit unfair. Don't kick off about looks off the rack when many other queens have done the same thing and not been pulled up on it and even gone on to be the weeks winner. Asttina wore a jacket and some shorts from Asos and won it in the first week? The American queens admit to buying stuff from Amazon and places all the time and it literally never gets mentioned by the judges. Plus there was a lockdown, no shops were open and they had limited income, don't kick off like that.
Can we just talk about Bing Bang Bong though? I will not get that out of my head for days now and I'm annoyed about it.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Feb 4, 2021 12:11:52 GMT
She claimed that she wasn't on stage when the kiss happened in the previous production she was in, so she didn't know about it. It was then pointed out she WAS on stage at the time, to which she says she was at the side of the stage and "wasn't always looking" at what was going on.
So. Cast iron case she has there......
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jan 31, 2021 20:52:46 GMT
Well, what a waste of time then. She indeed comes across as a fool and one with no leg to stand on.
Btw I'm glad this happened. She would have read too young for Celie IMO anyway, she just looked to young, even if she wasn't. I thought that as soon as she was cast. I did actually see her as Nettie in the concert version as Cadogan Hall a few years ago and she was very good but I'm glad she didn't get that either anyway because Danielle was a star.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jan 31, 2021 19:42:19 GMT
I fully believe that if you are going to play a gay role at the very least you must not be against it, even if you aren't an active ally. The point is here that unlike when actors play murderers, rapists, gangsters ect and so on when they are (hopefully) not, when you play a gay role you are representing a community, real people, people in the very audience watching you. You have to be committed to doing that and have a basic connection to it and they you. Clearly she could not do that and was entirely inappropriate to play the role.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jan 29, 2021 15:33:32 GMT
As if Curve need this right now, honestly.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jan 29, 2021 9:45:25 GMT
I've never heard of a revolving seat! Is it literally a seat that revolves? I have visions of wine glasses etc being kicked over as people start moving without being ready! the seat itself doesn't rotate the whole section of seating does, so whoever is sitting in the front section facing the stage will at some point rotate with the stage to actually end up being at the back of the stage facing the auditorium.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jan 22, 2021 15:21:01 GMT
I don't really understand the concept of streaming at the same time as an in-person show when something isn't being performed live. I can't always guarantee I will be finished work by 7.30pm, especially these days, so my options for viewing this are much more limited than if you could pay for a stream you could access for 7 or 14 days, like Showstoppers did. At least Sunset offered multiple start times. There are some varied times across the run. Some start at 8.30pm, some at 1pm some on a Sunday afternoon for example. So there are some out of hours times for those who need a bit more flexibility. I agree thought it would be better to have an on demand system but I'm sure there are reasons why that isn't the case.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jan 22, 2021 11:02:27 GMT
Ellie is pulling off some good looks but she's not really offering much personality is she? I honestly forget she's there sometimes. Unless it's the edit.
I quite like the story of Veronica being a queen nobody knows and then being a strong contender everyone starts to be threatened by. I wonder of that is going to be the main story of the season.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jan 22, 2021 10:46:30 GMT
The whole population doesn't need to be vaccinated in order for the restrictions to be lifted though. I'd do it as soon as the top 8 groups have been done. There has to be an element of risk accepted, it seems absurd to me we would genuinely wait for every single person who wants a jab to get one before we open back up fully again.
Anyway, the roll out seems to be going quite well actually so in any case I think that the vast majority of the population will be jabbed before the end of summer anyhow.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jan 22, 2021 10:30:27 GMT
I don't really have interest in this as a show itself but I have to say the casting is drawing me in.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jan 22, 2021 10:22:25 GMT
Tickets now on sale via the website priced at £20. The streaming times for this follow a more traditional performance schedule than the 3 times a day for Sunset.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jan 22, 2021 9:25:54 GMT
I'm sure they will announce this via their official channels a bit later.
I wonder if this will be a more traditional concert staging or they will try to spice it up again like Sunset? It's not Nikolai directing this one so my thoughts is it might be a more standard concert stream, but either way, it's very exciting to see the show again and great that Carly is joining as Shug.
A shame of course that it had to move online in the first place but better than not being able to see it at all.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jan 21, 2021 20:02:35 GMT
A weird elimination again for me. They seem to be getting rid of queens who are clearly quite polished and have more to give whilst people who clearly have no more levels (or any levels) remain.
The Rusical was a car crash but it was funny in parts. Probably the right winner this week and that was pretty much the only good thing about this episode.
Not my fave.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jan 18, 2021 19:43:52 GMT
I follow quite a few TV types who've seen the series and many are saying it's going to go down as one of the best shows for years. Who knows whether to believe these people though and of course everyone has their own views and tastes.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jan 16, 2021 13:09:52 GMT
What a difference between this group and last week. I much prefer this 'losing' group of queens and the episode in general. This season has finally started for me, though i'm nervous about them mixing next week.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jan 15, 2021 20:39:24 GMT
Thought I'd revive this thread because I watched a wonderful film on Netflix the other night which I just have to recommend. It's called You're Name Engraved Herein and it's an gay themed film set in Taiwan, so a foreign language film, and I guess the combo of being and foreign language might not make this the most mass friendly recommendation but it's genuinely one of the best films I think I've seen. At least google it for the trailer as I really recommend it. I'm still thinking about it days later, it's really powerful.
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