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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 21, 2023 23:09:48 GMT
Also wasn't Sondheim all up for the company changes? Was a great production as well! I'll give this one a go. Its just a silly musical. Things should move with the times if it works. There is nothing about moving with the times about regendering characters. It is, if anything, becoming very predictable. And I would take exception to the idea that this is a silly musical. It is actually a clever, witty look at a number of key subjects and all done with a light touch. I guess the positive about you not going is that it frees up a ticket for somebody to enjoy it and/or have an informed opinion about it when it opens. Silver linings all round.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 21, 2023 19:14:07 GMT
There is a difference between refreshing a show and just using it as a vehicle for the whims and caprices of a director. What is key, for me, is respecting the essence of the original. This is something that brilliant reinterpretations do. And reinterpretations are at the top of my list of best shows I have seen over the past 30/50 years. There is nothing about what has been announced about this version that gives any real indication that this necessary respect to the material is being given. I'm pretty sure this production will respect 'the essence of the original' There isn't really enough info on it to make firm decisions on it either way yet so I think I will wait to see it/hear feedback before taking a line. But I sure am glad they are doing something fresh with it as I absolutely don't want to see another 'traditional' version of it. And I wouldn't expect Southwark to do that. And if this one doesn't 'work' then inevitably there will be another more faithful production of it coming down the line.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 20, 2023 21:33:05 GMT
My statement 'Guess time with determine there's any truth in it' still stands Yes. It does.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 20, 2023 20:22:45 GMT
Gal Gadot is playing the Evil Queen in the live action musical version of Snow White though
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 20, 2023 20:21:02 GMT
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 19, 2023 19:18:47 GMT
The lack of empathy for Jude is completely down to Yanagihara. She piles on the tragedy to such an extent that eventually you end up immune to the horror, saying "that's sad, whatever next, and has she ever met a gay man in her life before? " Disagree. I felt lots of empathy for Jude in the book. And I could understand his qualities that drew people to him. Just not really in the play.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 18, 2023 21:39:16 GMT
Pretty well perfect production of this classic. The leads very classy, choreography great, staging great and all the minor characters tip top. They didn't mess about with it. Should do well…..( I’ve already rebooked..) If you are in a rush at the end, then don't wear a big coat or have a big bag cos the cloakroom collection is epic. Couldn’t disagree more. Funny how people come out thinking different things and bring different things to shows.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 17, 2023 17:10:43 GMT
I don't want to derail this thread from the focus on the production, so I'll just note that dimensionality of the characters has been widely debated (you can easily find articles and reviews online about it). Many of us found the characters in the book well-developed and anything but two-dimensional. And some of the many reasons people love Jude is that he is smart, loyal, generous, and yes, somewhat broken. Which I don’t think comes across strongly in the play. I love the book and the character in the book. I thought Jude had been rendered fairly one dimensional in the stage production (albeit acted incredibly well by James)
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 16, 2023 16:16:55 GMT
I know she's not an opera singer but for some reason Jane Mcdonald sprang to mind. Aspects of Cruising with Jane McDonald
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 16, 2023 14:33:03 GMT
My money's on Alfie Boe, Russell Watson, Paul Potts or Rhydian In one of the smaller female roles?
I'm hoping, probably in vain, that by 'smaller female role' we're talking the housekeeper and not Guilietta.
Yes. In one of the smaller female roles. I'm VERY broadminded.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 16, 2023 13:49:06 GMT
NO. MORE. ROMEO. AND. JULIET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 16, 2023 13:47:54 GMT
My money's on Alfie Boe, Russell Watson, Paul Potts or Rhydian
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 16, 2023 9:07:31 GMT
Yes, if you look at the theatre from the perspective of the band being behind you, they play out more to the band and the left side and the neon set favours this side more; that said, it is truly in the round and much of the action also took place at the top right. I would suggest this is best viewed from Gallery 1 or 2 for the spectacle, then probably the immersion of the floor if you can hack three hours on your feet. I'm not sure the stalls offer the best experience for this show but will find out when I go back in a week or so. Looking at the seating chart on the Bridge Theatre, is it best to be on the side of Door D and A, Door E, Door B and C, or the side directly opposite from Door D and A which doesn't have any door marking? Door E
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 15, 2023 23:04:00 GMT
Here tonight. Note they give out says 1 hours 50 for Act 1, 20 min interval and 1 hours 30 for Act 2. First half about an hour 42 mins. Went by quickly Second half about an hour 35.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 15, 2023 20:55:58 GMT
That’s 3 hours 50 mins! Here tonight. Note they give out says 1 hours 50 for Act 1, 20 min interval and 1 hours 30 for Act 2. First half about an hour 42 mins. Went by quickly
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 15, 2023 18:45:38 GMT
Act 1: 1 hour, 50 minutes Interval: 20 minutes Act 2: 1 hour, 40 minutes That’s 3 hours 50 mins! Here tonight. Note they give out says 1 hours 50 for Act 1, 20 min interval and 1 hours 30 for Act 2.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 15, 2023 18:19:40 GMT
How long are each of the acts? Act 1: 1 hour, 50 minutes Interval: 20 minutes Act 2: 1 hour, 40 minutes That’s 3 hours 50 mins!
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 14, 2023 12:28:46 GMT
Seeing this in Richmond tomorrow evening. Feeling a bit nervous about the 3 hour 40 running time! Seeing it in Richmond tomorrow too. In Dress Circle row F. Worried about legroom AND not drinking much beforehand
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 9, 2023 22:11:57 GMT
People who like boring musicals? Well if they will turn up to see pretentious bores like "Standing At The Sky's Edge", anything is possible. :-) Wow
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 8, 2023 8:00:36 GMT
I’m very much looking forward to cheaper tix/waiting for deals for this
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 7, 2023 23:36:58 GMT
I have long thought that the BBC had too many orchestras/bands so I can see the need for a review of that. But the BBC Singers are a unique choir and should be retained. Lose Gary Lineker and use those savings to protect the Singers How are the BBC Singers unique?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 7, 2023 23:20:56 GMT
Average production imo (apart from the staging). Little original or different. If you’ve seen the show before then you’ve seen this production. Adelaide miscast. Sarah good. Nathan OK but comic timing not great. Sky looked great but felt flat. Rest of cast poor actors. Humour fell flat a lot. Band sounded gorgeous. Maybe it will settle after previews. All very traditional and dated tbh (and not in a good way).
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 6, 2023 16:30:17 GMT
Why? Is he retiring or something? 84 in a few weeks. Does he stop after that birthday?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 6, 2023 16:28:45 GMT
My biggest problem was Miss Adelaide. Marisha Wallace does a reasonable job, but Hytner has transformed the character from a ditzy, dumb broad played for comedy, to someone altogether more earnest and human. In the context of this piece, that does not work. Miss Adelaide would never act this way in any production. I hope it changes during previews. My friend was disgusted by her interaction with an audience member. He said, there were cops already in the theatre and she wasn't arrested? I say "lucky audience member". I'd have happily swapped places with him for that interaction. Inappropriate
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Post by theatrelover123 on Mar 5, 2023 21:57:28 GMT
Whatever the premise of the play anything with Mckellen and Allam in it is going to attract my custom. We must enjoy the former, in particular, whilst we can. Seen both on them on stage several times and they're both top-notch actors. Why? Is he retiring or something?
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