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Post by Someone in a tree on Oct 19, 2021 5:56:45 GMT
What's the correct way to 'jam and cream up' your scones?!!!!
Seriously, I saw pics of the hall on an architectural site and it's looking rather lovely.
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Post by TallPaul on Oct 19, 2021 8:59:59 GMT
I'm not familiar with Rowes, but Tribute is now available nationally...even in the grim north.
That pub up the alley near the Adelphi Theatre was selling it for £3 a pint when I was there this summer. Cheers! 🍺
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Oct 19, 2021 9:27:46 GMT
What's the correct way to 'jam and cream up' your scones?!!!! Seriously, I saw pics of the hall on an architectural site and it's looking rather lovely. 'tis cream and jam, my lurver. The Devonshire way ONLY. |
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Post by alece10 on Oct 19, 2021 11:00:54 GMT
What's the correct way to 'jam and cream up' your scones?!!!! Seriously, I saw pics of the hall on an architectural site and it's looking rather lovely. 'tis cream and jam, my lurver. The Devonshire way ONLY. Thats it! Then all the jam rolls off and you make a right old mess. Next you will be saying Ivor Dewdney make good pasties. 😀 |
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Post by TallPaul on Nov 6, 2021 9:28:37 GMT
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Post by mkb on Sept 16, 2022 1:47:10 GMT
Tonight's performance at the Alex in Birmingham was enthusiastically received with a standing ovation. It was clear most of those present loved this. I did not.
A good rule of thumb is that musical theatre usually works only when the songs drive the narrative. That rule holds here. There are a lot of sea shanties to be sung, and the action simply stops for almost all of them; as a result, I wasn't engaged, and found myself counting down the minutes to the end of each act.
If you're after a concert of beautifully sung folk music, you're in for a treat; if you seek theatre, you're not.
The cast, in the main, do their best with the simplistic script: the dialogue is pitched as if this were a kid's show. There's is no nuance or subtlety, and the few plot points are telegraphed a mile off.
Act 1 immediately presents us with more than a dozen roles with little introduction, and barely any subsequent attempt at character development. There's a fair amount of lazy stereotyping, but that co-exists alongside some unlikely progressive attitudes that these conservative Cornish fishermen display, donning a pink cowboy hat in Old Compton Street gay bars, for example.
There's a choreographer credited, but little evidence of their work.
I missed the original film on which this is based, but rather enjoyed the movie sequel recently, which benefitted from some magnificent cinematography. There's no attempt to suggest those seascape vistas in the set or lighting designs of the stage version. The sound design is excellent though, all song lyrics being crystal clear.
Two stars.
Act 1: 19:33-20:45
Act 2: 21:07-22:13
A posted notice in the theatre declared, entirely accurately, that Act 1 would be 72 minutes and Act 2 66 minutes. Which begs the question as to why the ATG website said: "2 hours 30 minutes incl. interval". I felt sorry for a couple leaving at 22:05, presumably rushing for transport that relied on the advertised running time.
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Post by robertb213 on Sept 16, 2022 9:23:39 GMT
ATG are often wrong with their running times - I saw posts on Facebook for Saturday Night Fever and Joseph at MK within the last couple of weeks, both running times were actually 15-20 minutes longer than advertised despite starting on time and the standard interval. It is bad for people relying on public transport.
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Post by anxiousoctopus on Sept 19, 2022 20:46:26 GMT
In MickeyJoTheatre’s most recent vlog he said this was likely going to be the next big hit musical and that it felt similar to Come From Away - unsure if that’s going to be the major consensus but it’s had great reviews so far
If that’s true then I’m glad I booked to see it before it starts selling out
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Post by stuartmcd on Sept 19, 2022 23:09:31 GMT
In MickeyJoTheatre’s most recent vlog he said this was likely going to be the next big hit musical and that it felt similar to Come From Away - unsure if that’s going to be the major consensus but it’s had great reviews so far If that’s true then I’m glad I booked to see it before it starts selling out I went to see it recently in Birmingham and had a lovely time. But the next big hit musical this is not. I haven’t seen the movie but I’m assuming it pretty much follows the exact same story and it’s a pretty thin plot. And the music is lovely, rousing and beautifully sung but the songs themselves don’t develop the plot or move the story forward in anyway. It’s pretty much a jukebox musical where they have taken these sea shanty songs and built the story around them. And like I said it makes for a lovely couple of hours The only way this is comparable to Come From Away I guess would be that the music is in that folk style with a small folk band who are visible on stage. But apart from that they’re nothing alike. |
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Post by richey on Sept 28, 2022 8:54:04 GMT
Saw this last night at The Lowry and really enjoyed it. I thought it was a great feelgood show with some lovely songs and some brilliant performances.
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Post by Rozzi Rainbow on Nov 20, 2022 17:01:10 GMT
I saw this in Leeds yesterday and really enjoyed it. I somehow missed the film the first time around, but watched them both this year. The stage show obviously doesn't have the advantage the films had of the stunning scenery, but I think it worked really well. I liked having the band on stage as villagers, but still separate from the actors (rather than a combined actor/muso cast).
I loved all the music, even though I didn't actually know most of the songs, and it was great that there was a lot sang a cappella. I also thought the acting was strong.
I was a bit put off by the pricing, it seemed a bit expensive to me for a new show. But it was very well sold, especially for a two week run.
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Post by TallPaul on Feb 12, 2023 14:17:09 GMT
The Fisherman's Friends securing a recording contract is a true story. This is not that story. Instead, this is the well-rehearsed story, told a hundred times already, of the big city boy falling for the strong-willed local girl...with added sea shanties.
If truth be told, it wouldn't normally have been my thing, so I was rather surprised to find myself at Wednesday's matinee, bringing the average age of the audience down to the mid-70s.
I must thank Sheffield Theatres, and its pro-active Front of House Manager, for allowing me to stay, after I'd escorted Mater all the way to her seat. By the time we'd left, a marker had been placed on her account, allowing an essential carer to accompany her free of charge on future visits.
A completely harmless way to spend a few hours, which ended with a partial standing ovation, twice. Good stuff that Voltarol! 😉
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Post by max on Feb 12, 2023 16:07:39 GMT
The Fisherman's Friends securing a recording contract is a true story. This is not that story. Instead, this is the well-rehearsed story, told a hundred times already, of the big city boy falling for the strong-willed local girl...with added sea shanties. If truth be told, it wouldn't normally have been my thing, so I was rather surprised to find myself at Wednesday's matinee, bringing the average age of the audience down to the mid-70s. I must thank Sheffield Theatres, and its pro-active Front of House Manager, for allowing me to stay, after I'd escorted Mater all the way to her seat. By the time we'd left, a marker had been placed on her account, allowing an essential carer to accompany her free of charge on future visits. A completely harmless way to spend a few hours, which ended with a partial standing ovation, twice. Good stuff that Voltarol! 😉 With an audience of that age, can we be sure it wasn't in fact a full standing ovation but some of them only just made it up by the time the curtain came down? I hope to catch this at Richmond or Wimbledon. |
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Post by musicalfloozie on Feb 12, 2023 18:10:13 GMT
I saw this Saturday after getting a last min ticket all the way up in the gods and thoroughly enjoyed it. At times I felt it also reminded me of Come from Away but not sure why. The singers were great especially the lady playing Alwyn and really glad I went along.
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Post by Rozzi Rainbow on Feb 12, 2023 18:17:36 GMT
At times I felt it also reminded me of Come from Away but not sure why. Heave Away? |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 12, 2023 18:20:12 GMT
The Fisherman's Friends securing a recording contract is a true story. This is not that story. Instead, this is the well-rehearsed story, told a hundred times already, of the big city boy falling for the strong-willed local girl...with added sea shanties. If truth be told, it wouldn't normally have been my thing, so I was rather surprised to find myself at Wednesday's matinee, bringing the average age of the audience down to the mid-70s. I must thank Sheffield Theatres, and its pro-active Front of House Manager, for allowing me to stay, after I'd escorted Mater all the way to her seat. By the time we'd left, a marker had been placed on her account, allowing an essential carer to accompany her free of charge on future visits.A completely harmless way to spend a few hours, which ended with a partial standing ovation, twice. Good stuff that Voltarol! 😉 I do hope Phantom and Wicked make it to Sheffield 🤞🏻😆 |
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Post by max on May 16, 2023 21:31:05 GMT
Just stepped out of this. First night at New Wimbledon Theatre. Thought it was really good, and by the end felt it was brilliant entertainment. Stunning vocals, ensemble singing and particularly the young female lead. From my Row L middle seat the sound mixing was excellent - crisp and I heard almost every word of songs I don't know.
There was an ATG flash offer £25 for most seats up to Thurs. Unfortunately it looks like it's expired or I'd pass it on. A shame as prices are beyond what I'd pay and I'm not sure if I'd judge it the same if it was a bigger investment. But...
This was way stronger than I'd guessed it would be
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