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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 23, 2019 10:30:16 GMT
Bearing in mind I stayed for the whole of Mr Burns and thought that was one of the worst shows I have ever seen
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 23, 2019 10:28:55 GMT
Booked to see Shipwreck this afternoon. For those people who have seen it.....if I am not feeling it after the first half/interval will I miss much great stuff if I don’t return for the second half? Would hate to leave a show where the second half is amazing/ better than the first.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 19, 2019 23:41:38 GMT
Does anybody happen to know the full casts for Cheerleader and Bloody Bloody tonight? I recognised loads but couldn’t place them all.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 18, 2019 20:42:47 GMT
📣 CASTING NEWS 📣 Joining Renée Fleming and Dove Cameron will be acclaimed West End star and 2019 Off West End award-winner, Rob Houchen, as Clara’s suitor, Fabrizio Naccarelli.
Celinde Schoenmaker will play the role of Franca Naccarelli. Previously Celinda has starred as Christine Daaé in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, and played the role of Fantine in the West End production of Les Misérables. She is well-known for her YouTube and podcast collaborations with Carrie Hope-Fletcher.
Liam Tamne will play Guiseppe Naccarelli. Previously Liam has taken the roles of Raoul in Phantom of the Opera, Enjolras in Les Misérables and Fiyero in Wicked as well as being a member of Will.i.am’s team on The Voice Season 2.
Fabrizio’s mother Signora Naccarelli will be played by Olivier-nominated international soprano, Marie McLaughlin, who has performed at many of the world’s leading opera houses including Covent Garden, The Metropolitan Opera, New York and Munich Opera.
Malcolm Sinclair will make a welcome return to the London stage as Margaret’s husband and Clara’s father, Roy Johnson. Malcolm’s career spans more than three decades and encompasses a vast array of West End, National Theatre and RSC productions alongside roles in films such as Casino Royale and V for Vendetta.
The rich singing talent in the company includes Matthew Woodyatt, Rhona McGregor, Tom Partridge, Molly Lynch, Nicholas Duncan, Chlöe Hart, Danny Becker, Monica Swayne and Simbi Akande.
20 SHOWS ONLY - From 14th June 🎟️ lightinthepiazzathemusical.com 🎟️
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 17, 2019 20:33:42 GMT
In this instance community theatre means that they got a couple of trained actors who live locally and the rest are amateur
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 17, 2019 20:32:43 GMT
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 17, 2019 20:28:34 GMT
I know somebody in this. I will be giving it a miss
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 16, 2019 23:38:00 GMT
It will be Broadcast on 9 March on Radio 4 Extra. 3 hours of Sondheim loveliness
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 15, 2019 15:42:24 GMT
Probably no-one but me will care about this snippet of trivia - according to Zawe Ashton this production was only pulled together after the Pinter Gala in October. Literally she was being asked if they were in rehearsals for a full production by a bunch of people at the afterparty, which made them think they should actually do one. Quick work putting the whole thing together, given that they announced in in November. Literally she was being asked?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 14, 2019 8:21:12 GMT
Probably one of the most boring Theatre seasons in the history of Theatre seasons in the whole wide world ever. And they can quote that on the posters
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 14, 2019 8:07:29 GMT
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 14, 2019 8:07:02 GMT
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 14, 2019 7:59:48 GMT
I used the £10 credit I've had on my account for the last few months and took out an advance membership - I don't know if row AA is going by dayseats but there was none of the £15 stalls seats available for the whole run when I looked, got myself a £25 seat on the side for the end of April. How were you able to book with Advance membership? Didn’t think it opened to Advance members until 25th?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 14, 2019 0:20:13 GMT
Have you seen it, mrbarnaby? Has he seen it? Not sure. Has he seen it?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 13, 2019 11:48:25 GMT
No - he's saying (as I understand) that this political play in particular is unengaging because (according to him) there's no apparent story - it's just people engaging in arguments he's heard before. Compare with something like 'Angels in America' where much of the politics emerge from the action, rather than just being discussed... Thank you! What I try to get at in the review is that the political genre isn’t bad but it’s when plays focus on a mass debate rather than include a powerful and driven narrative alongside messages of a political nature. Shipwreck was a group of people debating with no real narrative and no characters that had any journey. I really have enjoyed political plays in the past- Labour of Love by James Graham springs to mind instantly - a beautifully funny narrative about two people who fall in love because of the party they are working for. As an audience we also learn a lot about the Labour Party and the history of it whilst also identifying the struggles it has had! Shipwreck achieves nothing close to a play like that and I believe that is down to the complete lack of character development, narrative and well, drama. Thanks for sharing the review! I enjoyed and appreciated your review, alexhill. At least you had the passion and interest and willingness to share your opinions on something you have seen. Ignore the haters
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 12, 2019 23:23:38 GMT
That YouTube review is totally worthless. Why is it worthless?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 12, 2019 16:20:56 GMT
This whole thing is tragic. Thank god for the Broadway imports if this is the only ‘new’ homegrown musical we have opening anytime soon. Have you seen it, mrbarnaby? Have you seen it, mrbarnaby?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 12, 2019 16:19:57 GMT
Anyone knows the running time please? Approx 2 hours including the interval.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 11, 2019 23:13:37 GMT
I personally HATED her version of it. It was all for show and there was little actual understanding or real feeling behind it. It also felt oddly staged and uncomfortable at times too. Obviously don't tell Tracie I said that though
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 10, 2019 10:13:40 GMT
This whole thing is tragic. Thank god for the Broadway imports if this is the only ‘new’ homegrown musical we have opening anytime soon. Have you seen it, mrbarnaby?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 10, 2019 8:54:31 GMT
I don't care about who is in the show. There should CONSISTENCY and RULES about how ALL the threads are named! It should include the title of the production and the theatre location AND THAT'S ALL. They need to be specific and relate to the discussion. No random questions. Nobody's names. No spelling or grammar mistakes. Imagine how brilliant the threads would like in a row if they were all consistent? Eh? Eh? Or is my OCD out of hand?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 9, 2019 13:39:35 GMT
Yes, Manchester
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 9, 2019 10:32:17 GMT
Yes, Manchester
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 8, 2019 11:21:04 GMT
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Post by theatrelover123 on Feb 8, 2019 11:09:08 GMT
Clare Perkins appears to be the only one not in the production photos. So I guess that means she won't be transferring too. Shame
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