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Post by graham on Mar 22, 2023 8:39:52 GMT
Picked up a flyer for this while at Allegiance and surprised to see it's already listing run time of 2.15. no mention of interval but presume there is one, the website also shows the 2.15 time. While I know it's an existing show several members have already said it will need restage for the smaller theatre so surprised they are being so definite about times so early on. Think even the straight staged version of it was longer than 2.15. Looking forward to seeing it, as however it does play the original book remains a masterpiece of storytelling Surprised at this, as it's currently running at 2h 40m in Vienna!! There's scope for some trimming, but not sure you can hack nearly 30 minutes out! |
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Post by distantcousin on Mar 22, 2023 8:52:21 GMT
I hope they get Willemijn to play Danvers, but I’m not sure how likely that will be. I saw the production in Vienna and Willemijn sang the role very powerfully. I just question why she would want to complete a long run in a ‘fully-fledged’ production and then move on to a scaled-down production with, presumably, a significantly scaled-down fee? Crossing my fingers for her (as I have tickets), but not too optimistic it will actually happen.
Same. Purely by chance I happened to catch her in Vienna last September. She was head and shoulders above the rest of the cast
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Mar 22, 2023 9:45:02 GMT
Picked up a flyer for this while at Allegiance and surprised to see it's already listing run time of 2.15. no mention of interval but presume there is one, the website also shows the 2.15 time. While I know it's an existing show several members have already said it will need restage for the smaller theatre so surprised they are being so definite about times so early on. Think even the straight staged version of it was longer than 2.15. Looking forward to seeing it, as however it does play the original book remains a masterpiece of storytelling I've noticed that there is some inconsistency whether advertised running times include the interval. This is outside the West End though. Recently at a provincial theatre there was a sign reading something like " Running time is 2 hours 20 minutes with a 20 minute interval" To my mind the word "with" is ambiguous in this context - does it mean including or plus the 20 minute break ? In that case a slightly delayed 2.30 start, a 25 minute interval, and a 5.15 finish was the reality. Accurate information is important for people like me catching a train / bus after the show and for car drivers not getting a parking ticket ! |
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Mar 22, 2023 20:46:09 GMT
I've inside knowledge that this is selling very well! I just did a search of some dates and there’s hardly anything sold for them. I am just sharing what I was told. :-) |
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Post by glinda on Apr 23, 2023 17:00:47 GMT
So willemijn just announced on Instagram that she'll be leaving the Vienna production on 24 June 🧐
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Post by amygdalopita on Apr 25, 2023 22:38:09 GMT
So willemijn just announced on Instagram that she'll be leaving the Vienna production on 24 June 🧐 Planned for a while - not related. |
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Post by anthony on Apr 26, 2023 5:42:54 GMT
So willemijn just announced on Instagram that she'll be leaving the Vienna production on 24 June 🧐 Planned for a while - not related. Well, it means she likely has something planned. The production was due to close, but instead extended. Most of the cast are staying on. They're going to 100% someone who is a bit of a "name", especially since it seems to be selling badly. |
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Post by amygdalopita on May 20, 2023 15:04:25 GMT
Anyone else hear of anything about this show it seems to all gone very quiet?
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Post by alece10 on May 20, 2023 15:16:07 GMT
Anyone else hear of anything about this show it seems to all gone very quiet? 4th September until 18th November. |
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Post by amygdalopita on May 20, 2023 15:40:41 GMT
Just waiting on a casting announcement
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Post by anthony on May 20, 2023 16:21:47 GMT
Every time this thread gets boosted, I get so excited!
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Post by fellintothepit on May 30, 2023 14:48:58 GMT
Just walked by The Charing Cross Theatre/Players .... they seem to be auditioning for the show? there is a panel and a keyboard set up.
Have they still not found a cast?
cutting it fine are they not?
I was really expecting this to be exceptional after what they did with Titanic and Woman in White.
I was planning on bringing my daughter with me as she enjoyed the novel and I LOVE the recording from the Vienna production.
Why are they still looking for actors? Are people pulling out?
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Post by Boob on May 30, 2023 21:11:37 GMT
It doesn’t open until September!
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Post by amygdalopita on May 30, 2023 23:29:56 GMT
It doesn’t open until September! I mean they would probably be starting rehearsals in six or so weeks no? |
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Post by Boob on May 31, 2023 8:52:11 GMT
It doesn’t open until September! I mean they would probably be starting rehearsals in six or so weeks no? I’d be surprised if a show in a venue like this had eight weeks of rehearsals. But they have plenty of time to cast, and imagine Mrs Danvers was an offer rather than audition. |
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Post by Being Alive on May 31, 2023 9:26:41 GMT
Danvers 100% an offer.
This will have a max of 5 weeks rehearsal so at the very earliest end of July
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Post by anthony on May 31, 2023 10:29:29 GMT
They are going to go semi-stunt for Danvers and Maxim, aren't they? If they're going to make it through the run, they're going to have to - ticket sales aren't great.
Still think it's going to be Verkaik - other than 2 Christmas shows in Amsterdam on 23rd and 24th December, she's free. She didn't extend her Rebecca contract despite it being extended, meaning she has something unannounced in the works.
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Post by amygdalopita on Jun 12, 2023 20:10:16 GMT
A friend of mine (holiday cover musician in the west end) has been told that the Musician's Union aren't very happy with the pay being offered something about it not being what they are supposed to pay people?! he says they have been in contact with the theatre!
has anyone else heard anything or know anyone involved?
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Post by austink on Jun 13, 2023 15:36:47 GMT
Well this is a house production and they are notoriously poor at paying people so assume it’s the same as always but only more notable due to the size of the orchestra A friend of mine (holiday cover musician in the west end) has been told that the Musician's Union aren't very happy with the pay being offered something about it not being what they are supposed to pay people?! he says they have been in contact with the theatre! has anyone else heard anything or know anyone involved? |
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Post by anthony on Jun 25, 2023 18:00:20 GMT
Ticket sales seem to have picked up slightly... still not casting news, however. Any rumours?
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Post by willjam39 on Jun 26, 2023 11:32:30 GMT
It is surprisingly quiet on the casting front. In this day of social media being a primary ticket driver, you would surely want to start building the hype/excitement?
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Post by mattnyc on Jun 30, 2023 15:06:46 GMT
I called the theatre this morning to ask about tickets and also asked when casting would be announced. I was told she wasn’t sure since they’re still working to cast the show - so…who knows when we’ll find out.
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Post by Being Alive on Jun 30, 2023 16:34:28 GMT
I do love when people call the box office expecting them to either know anything about the casting, or tell you even if they did know - A for effort.
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Post by mattnyc on Jun 30, 2023 16:42:41 GMT
I do love when people call the box office expecting them to either know anything about the casting, or tell you even if they did know - A for effort. I’m not exactly a “newbie” to anything theater related. I had to call to ask a question about my order and since i had her on the phone I thought I’d ask. The point of my post was that they’re still casting - so she did provide a bit of news. Sorry if my post bothered you. |
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Post by Being Alive on Jun 30, 2023 17:02:58 GMT
Oh that wasn't meant to be sarky - having worked on a Box Office I just always find it funny when people think Box Office get told anything to do with anything...
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