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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 28, 2019 9:18:13 GMT
Did I know what was happening in act 1? No. Glad it wasn't just me! Agree this is excellent - as Andy says what's going on and who's who is a bit unclear in Act 1 (other than the main leads). Act 2 was amazing. Actually would have preferred this done straight through to lead to the climax. They way the end is done was very intense ... breaking up the stage equipment gave the impression it was the cast crucifying the actor, if you see what I mean
I think this is only the second Lloyd Webber show I've seen - the other was Joseph in the late 70s. So I think I will aim to see them all in chronological order which means I don't have to see the rest till someone revives "By Jeeves" Sat in a stalls side seat on the low numbered side - great view, a couple of points (eg the Last Supper) would have worked better from the other side, but this wasn't a big problem. I honestly had no clue what was going on, even though I knew who all the lead cast were. I just don't think the narrative is very clear. It's like night and day between the first and second act in terms of how clear the story is. But I didn't really care because the cast were so good and it was such a spectacle.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 27, 2019 21:10:12 GMT
I've seen each version of the show so far and was pleased to be able to see it on the West End this evening. It was hust as good as I remember. Great cast.
The Nativity scene surely has to be one of the funniest scenes going at the moment and I still find it a cracker even though I've seen it 3 times and know what's going to happen!
Sad to see quite a few empty on a Saturday night but the audience loved it. It's a shame that it wasn't in a theatre a bit more viable and benifit a bit more from walk in trade.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 27, 2019 16:54:15 GMT
Did I know what was happening in act 1? No. But I loved this. The voices and performances on display here are stunning. As is the set, lighting and the choreography.
My heart has never beaten so fast and loud at the theatre as it did at points in the show today.
Glad I've seen it as u must say I wasn't quite sure whether to give it a go or not.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 25, 2019 16:49:08 GMT
Whats the front row like for this?
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 20, 2019 13:55:34 GMT
The set did consist of more than just a large wooden fence.
This was a small production for 3 weeks. The production aspects were fine for that. I thought the set was great.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 20, 2019 9:16:13 GMT
Sorry £104 top price? Well that must be a Hippodrome thing then because top price was a lot cheaper than half that price at Curve.
I also experienced no panto vibes or issues with the audience when I went there so seems something really has changed between venues.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 19, 2019 13:24:57 GMT
I'm not sure I can believe that, what with all the shows popping in and out as fillers everywhere. And what's going into the savoy after Sunday then?
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 15, 2019 8:00:39 GMT
Well i hope so in a way. I think it's a cheek to workshop it over here, use British actors, then just go ahead and open it in America and use an American cast.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 13, 2019 21:42:03 GMT
I’ve seen the odd bit of postering in the city centre, Madagascar The Musical mainly, but you’d have no idea that Amelie was on in the city. But on a positive note it’s great to have an alternative large theatre in the city and some of the one night shows are great there. I’m particularly looking forward to Sunday At The Musicals in September after last years genuinely amazing show It is good, especially because a lot of the tours they are taking are the ones you'd have normally had to travel to the Alex in Birmingham to see, so it's good we get them in Leicester now. I think that Curve will start getting the bigger tours in now as well because the capacity is increasing.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 13, 2019 21:03:11 GMT
Also I was super disappointed and bemused at the lack of, at the very least a generic, programme I'm not sure if this was just a thing for this theatre or the show generally doesn't offer programmes?! Regarding the Haymarket, i do think there is a lack of awareness. I have to say that i didn't know half of the shows they had this year were going there until i looked on the website for something else. There seems to be a lack of communication or advertising or something. Even the theatre itself doesn't seem to really highlight the shows coming up on the building. Though to be fair a lot of the shows that are programmed there are Sell A Door tours, they obviously have some kind of partnership, and unfortunately it is the case that a lot of their touring shows are struggling generally, not just there.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 13, 2019 19:17:33 GMT
what do you programme/produce in your first year?
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 12, 2019 18:37:33 GMT
I was the guilty party i'm afraid! It's been corrected.
Yes i'm quite excited for this. Never seen the film but the story seems like something i'd be interested in and it's a Curve show which is my local and i do try and support them. The news today about the music makes it more intriguing!
I mean it's not a musical so i'm guessing it's more incidental music? Unless they do throw a few songs in? Jonny Fines can certainly sing.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 12, 2019 15:23:17 GMT
I know this sounds silly but they didn't do programmes when I went yesterday and it annoys me because I get a programme for everything I see, as expensive as that is. I was wondering if anyone had one they wouldn't mind sending or world be kind enough to pick one up on the other stops of the tour if they do them? I'd pay obviously!
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 12, 2019 13:30:57 GMT
It might be a bit desperate but I think it's good that a show is being as engaging as they are with things like the kareoke and cast hang outs. I think more shows shoukd do it.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 12, 2019 8:17:59 GMT
I really liked some of the music in this yesterday so checked out the Broadway cast recording. I have to say our version sounded a whole lot better.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 11, 2019 17:58:07 GMT
Oh i was there too! I loved it through and found it utterly charming and captivating. I also loved the majority of the music and thought it sounded sensational. Visually stunning too.
I actually sat behind half The Color Purple cast!
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 10, 2019 15:09:46 GMT
Any idea where it’s booked to go into in town? Not sure they’d get away with CRH’s actor muso version if people are paying west end prices. ‘Sunset’ struggled to fill the Comedy and that was a good production...Is Brenda doing Hairspray at the Coliseum? This would get her name out a bit more? Given they both start at the same time, i'd say no, she won't be doing Hairspray.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 10, 2019 12:53:17 GMT
I'm not sure this will be the same production as the the last tour. I'm not sure whether CRH is involved with this. You'd assume he's be announced as the director along with all this other info given he's also a 'name' yet there is no mention of him in any of the tweets nor on the site?
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 10, 2019 12:22:49 GMT
There's a vid with Whoopi and Brenda on twitter. Whoopi is credited as the Co producer. The part has been rewritten to be older than the previous musical versions of Deloris which Whoopi said she always wanted.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 10, 2019 11:18:16 GMT
Maybe they have just been told to come off if the revolve doesn't start and that's just the plan.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 9, 2019 8:20:56 GMT
We are delighted to be able to offer our members and visitors the chance to claim a discount on tickets to see The View UpStairs at Soho Theatre. Receive 20% off Band A tickets for preview performances between 18th - 22nd July. These tickets are very limited to hurry. Click HERE to book and use code WES17 at the checkout.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 6, 2019 17:45:49 GMT
I have no idea what the reviews have been like both in the professional sense and here on TheatreBoard because i've been avoiding them. But for me, this was fantastic. I wasn't left disappointed by this and it was one i was really looking forward to, so thank goodness for that. The design is really interesting and innovate and visually stunning, it only used i;d say half, if that, the depth of the stage, so it keeps it intimate which i think plays well into this show. The cast were stunning, especially the voices. The show is just beautiful to listen to. Everyone is going to compare T'shan to Cynthia and if you are going to ask me if vocally she was up there with her, i'd say no, but she still was, for me, fantastic. They all were. I especially liked the girl playing Nettie, she, for my money had just about the strongest vocals out of a group of amazing voices and i;d be really interested to see her play Celie actually. I have to say i couldn't have seen Seyi in the role, i said at the time of her casting she reads far too young and after seeing the show i really think T'shan was a better choice. I don't usually cry at shows but i have to say at the end there when Celie is reunited with certain people i was like a flood!
I was disappointed to see some empty seats today and all i;d say is that if you are reading this and trying to decide if to go, please please do. I think the show, the cast, crew, of which this is the young directors first big musical btw and the theatres really deserve our support and coin from attending!
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 5, 2019 20:20:13 GMT
I wonder if he'd be saying the same if he'd been given the exclusive? Or waxing lyrical about it at every opportunity?
I have started to see him in a different light recently unfortunately.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 3, 2019 9:37:42 GMT
It's press night tonight. Some production shots have been released for anyone interested
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 2, 2019 17:56:08 GMT
I hope they aren't going all in a bit too fast.
The tour seems very extensive and in some really big venues.
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