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Post by theatrelover123 on Oct 20, 2020 6:34:11 GMT
Hare writes a poor man’s version of House of Cards, packs it full of cliches and tries to make some good actors get their mouths around some clunky dialogue and say things in ways their characters just wouldn’t.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Oct 18, 2020 17:43:17 GMT
It’s definitely Andrew Lincoln. It’s already been announced elsewhere. Indeed. First announced on an open post on ‘AndrewLincolnFans’ on Facebook on 14th September which said: Andy is going to do a play during Christmas this year in England. He will play Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol". More details soon! Glad to be able to confirm this news with the permission of Andy's family for all fans. All success for Andy in the theater! ❤ #AndrewLincoln
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Post by theatrelover123 on Oct 13, 2020 6:24:56 GMT
It’s definitely Andrew Lincoln. It’s already been announced elsewhere.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Oct 10, 2020 19:46:00 GMT
Simon Pegg? Andrew Lincoln?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Sept 15, 2020 18:45:36 GMT
Email update today, just saying that they “continue to work alongside the producers on the return of Leopoldstadt to Wyndham’s Theatre”. So they are still planning to bring it back, but no news yet... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
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Post by theatrelover123 on Sept 4, 2020 14:22:46 GMT
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Post by theatrelover123 on Sept 3, 2020 21:05:07 GMT
Thought it was a strong performance in what must be very unnerving circumstances, though I imagine it helps to have done film. In terms of the script, I think it would have been stronger to cut after the reveal. The last section raises nothing new. Enjoyed it lots but what was ‘the reveal’? Maybe I missed that
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Post by theatrelover123 on Jul 30, 2020 9:56:05 GMT
Tonight's performance cancelled too. They have offered to move tonight's tickets to Sat mat and evening (1st) or the extra performances they are putting on - Fri 7th and two on Sat 8th (which go on public sale on Monday). There is also the option to say that you can't make any of those and then I guess they refund?
Unfortunately tonight’s performance (Thu 30 Jul, 7.30pm BST) of Old Vic: In Camera – Three Kings is cancelled due to Andrew Scott being taken ill. It's nothing serious and is not COVID-19 related. Andrew is using today to recover and should be back with us tomorrow.
We're incredibly sorry that your performance has been affected. We would like to move your booking to another performance – we have also added three additional performances on Fri 07 and Sat 08 Aug. These new performances will not go on sale to the public until Monday which means they are exclusively available to you until then.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Jul 4, 2020 15:55:51 GMT
I am reminded of the production of Songs For A New World I saw in about the year 2001 at the late lamented Bridewell Theatre in London which had an excellent cast of Golda Rosheuvel, Craig Purnell, Sarah Redmond and Nigel Richards. The cast were very professional and gave it their all despite the fact that there could not have been more than about 10 of us in the audience. Why is the Bridewell Theatre in London late and lamented?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Jun 26, 2020 18:06:58 GMT
I simply don’t understand how Jenny Seagrove got cast in a Bill Kenwright production. Baffling
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Post by theatrelover123 on Jun 3, 2020 20:02:48 GMT
Looks like the Bridge Theatre’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is on its way streaming to our homes. I guess through National Theatre At Home?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Jun 3, 2020 20:01:40 GMT
Looks like the Bridge Theatre’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is on its way streaming to our homes. I guess through National Theatre At Home?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Apr 23, 2020 10:19:18 GMT
Charlie Cooper from This Country should play Ginger
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Post by theatrelover123 on Apr 23, 2020 9:16:58 GMT
ceebee - have you seen Local Hero on stage? If so, did you like it? I can't quite tell, tbh
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Post by theatrelover123 on Apr 20, 2020 15:22:55 GMT
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Post by theatrelover123 on Apr 16, 2020 9:05:22 GMT
Not cancelled. Postponed. It is with great sadness that we temporarily closed The Old Vic in line with government advice on Coronavirus (COVID-19) on 20 March 2020. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely and, given the continued national uncertainty, we have taken the decision to postpone our production of Local Hero. Whilst we understand that this will come as a huge disappointment, we hope that the prospect of coming together safely to collectively experience Local Hero serves as a reminder that there will be many exciting things waiting for us on the other side. You don’t need to do anything at this point – we will be in touch as soon as we can with more details about the new performance dates. As we are rescheduling the production rather than cancelling it, your tickets are still valid and we would ask that you hold onto these until we’re able to confirm the rescheduled dates. We will endeavour to move all ticket holders to a performance that corresponds with their original booking in regards to ticket price band and performance day and time. For example, if you booked a £55 ticket for a Wednesday matinee performance, this will be reflected in your rescheduled ticket. Once we have confirmed the details of the rescheduled performance, you can contact us to discuss alternative options if you are unable to attend any of the new performance dates. If you have any questions you can contact us at box.office@oldvictheatre.com –please include your customer number and allow up to 14 working days for a response as the team are working through a very high number of enquiries. We want to take this opportunity to thank you for booking a ticket to see this show – ticket sales make up two thirds of our income each year. The rest we receive through donations from our supporters. The Old Vic is an independent theatre and registered charity which receives no regular Arts Council England subsidy and so, without you, our theatre would simply not be here. If you would like to support us during this difficult time, we would be incredibly grateful. Finally, we’re working hard to come up with ways to continue to reach you during our closure and more news will follow – keep tuned into our social channels and check our website for details.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Apr 14, 2020 11:36:58 GMT
Maybe it was just me, but I found the music too loud and overbearing at times, which made it difficult to hear the dialogue. Pardon?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Apr 6, 2020 14:39:59 GMT
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Post by theatrelover123 on Apr 6, 2020 14:39:17 GMT
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 6, 2020 7:51:47 GMT
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 2, 2020 23:09:25 GMT
Rafe Spall at today's platform said there were talks to bring this to the West End. Putting this into a West End venue would be a challenge on many levels. First one being there are barely any available. I don’t think it warrants going into the West End but it’s exactly the sort of thing Sonia Friedman would take into the Ambassadors as part of her new season.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 15, 2020 19:34:38 GMT
An welcome accessibility feature to ensure the post is fully available to a diverse audience some of who may be visually challenged. Thanks Dr JB. You are right.
A few years ago I lost the sight in my left eye after a routine cataract operation went wrong and now that I have reached the advanced age of 82, the sight in my good eye is deteriorating. Even with my prescription spectacles, I find it something of a strain using my PC and I take advantage of the facility to increase the font size here on Theatre Board so that I can continue to enjoy my participation.
I suppose I could reduce the size of my text after I have written it – like this – but I choose to leave it large. Also, the choice is between 10pt and 12pt and if there was an 11pt type size then I would probably use it....but it's not there!Oh that’s interesting. I wasn’t aware this feature existed. Thanks
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 15, 2020 18:40:26 GMT
I am coming a little late to this party but I am fairly sure I saw a production of The Visit in London back in the 1960s or 1970s but I can find no reference to this on the internet and I no longer have access to the bulk of my collection of diaries.
Does anybody know anything about this production, like who was in it, where was it done, what version was used and who directed it? Is there anything about previous London productions in the current NT programme?
I don't recall there being anything special about the length of the performance so maybe the version used was somewhat trimmed. I do believe I enjoyed it and it seemed to be a vehicle for one of our distinguished older actresses, but which one I cannot remember.
WHY IS YOUR FONT SO MUCH BIGGER THAN EVERYBODY ELSE’S?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 14, 2020 20:30:26 GMT
Updating The Crucible - I just don't see the need. It is a commentary on the McCarthy era - and it works because of the distance between the original narrative and the events on which it is commenting. Updating it rips that connection apart. By all means commission a new play that draws a connection between contemporary politics and the events of the anti-Communist witch hunts - but The Crucible only works because of what it is. Understood. But I don’t think we need another traditional production of The Crucible for at least another 5 or 10 years
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 14, 2020 18:36:56 GMT
Ah The Crucible. Yes what a play. I suppose some poor soul is worriting away in a Garret trying to make it contemporary and relevant. 😂 I’ve always thought it would work well with John Proctor as an American president, Elizabeth as First Lady, Abigail as an aide that he sleeps with, all the girls people from his past who accuse him, Judge Danforth and others as the Senate, all the older characters friends and aides of John’s (or his fathers) and the reverends representing the Christian masses etc. I may have to copyright that!!! I would watch it
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