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Post by mrnutz on Jul 18, 2023 8:24:31 GMT
This is going to provide a lot of fresh content for the 'audience behaviour' thread.
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Post by shorn on Jul 18, 2023 9:00:10 GMT
This is my era of music, massive nostalgia so should be up my street. But this looks awful
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Post by cezbear on Jul 18, 2023 9:19:14 GMT
I don't want to be the person coming on to say how awful something new looks without giving it a chance. But something just died in me watching that trailer.
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Post by ShoreditchTom on Jul 18, 2023 9:35:22 GMT
Pete Waterman on BBC Breakfast saying they want people standing up and singing along, indeed it will be a failure if that doesn't happen.... 😲
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Post by danb on Jul 18, 2023 9:39:35 GMT
Strong cast! I could watch Jess Daley sing the phone book…Mel Jacques, Gio Spano…this is getting more interesting by the minute.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jul 18, 2023 9:40:26 GMT
I did laugh at the Turkey / Torquay joke. However I shall be busy ramming pencils in my eyes and so can't make a single performance of it. Gutted.
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Post by stuart on Jul 18, 2023 11:47:11 GMT
Pete Waterman on BBC Breakfast saying they want people standing up and singing along, indeed it will be a failure if that doesn't happen.... 😲 Why is he not doing a “Pete Waterman presents…” style tribute show then? Spot the man who has no idea what a musical theatre audience is… |
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Post by richey on Jul 18, 2023 11:54:04 GMT
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Post by marob on Jul 18, 2023 12:16:03 GMT
I definitely won’t be booking, but this looks so hideously awful that I kinda do want to see it.
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Post by mkb on Jul 18, 2023 12:20:19 GMT
I definitely won’t be booking, but this looks so hideously awful that I kinda do want to see it. That's exactly why I've booked for the Alex in Brum, and £26.50 for front row (with opening night member discount) seemed a good deal. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2023 12:25:11 GMT
Really good cast, worth it just to see them perform, and I expect a whole lot of cheese in the plot.
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Post by theatreian on Jul 18, 2023 12:26:07 GMT
This should do well I would think as with a soundtrack like the SAW catalogue you have so much material. For those wanting just a feelgood night out with great music( 80's my favourite era ) it will fill a gap. Tastes have changed and some people just want an uplifting night out where you can forget your problems and understand what is happening with songs you know. There is room for all types of entertainment and if it can fill a venue then all for the good in my opinion.
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Post by shorn on Jul 18, 2023 12:45:07 GMT
This should do well I would think as with a soundtrack like the SAW catalogue you have so much material. For those wanting just a feelgood night out with great music( 80's my favourite era ) it will fill a gap. Tastes have changed and some people just want an uplifting night out where you can forget your problems and understand what is happening with songs you know. There is room for all types of entertainment and if it can fill a venue then all for the good in my opinion. I agree, I love Mamma Mia and I love SAW music, but I hope the trailer isn't an indication of the shows quality. |
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Post by ladidah on Jul 18, 2023 12:48:35 GMT
The title 'SAW musical' had me scared!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2023 19:39:42 GMT
Good deal you've got there MKB.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 2, 2023 7:19:32 GMT
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 2, 2023 7:19:39 GMT
Poll added.
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Post by BVM on Nov 2, 2023 8:03:19 GMT
Can't believe nobody's talked about this since mid July. No rehearsal pics, clips, teasers etc etc being thrown around!
Not much buzz!
Anyway SAW was very much the soundtrack to my closeted gay childhood. In fact Kylie Minogue's The Locomotion was the very first 7inch single I bought. (From Woolworth's. Obvs)
Intrigued as to what this will be like. I mean the back catalogue is immense. But the one week sit downs in every UK regional theatre going does make me think it's gonna be cheap cheap cheap.
Hopefully there tonight if Storm Ciaran allows me to make the trek from Brighton to Manchesterford.
The last two musicals I saw at The Opera House were Bat Out Of Hell and The Cher Show, both of which had the two worst audiences I have ever experienced in my entire life. Have no doubt that this show will degenerate into a similar affair but absolutely praying that the first couple of shows might have some more theatre fans in and less of the ProsecHuns night out brigade. (For balance Jesus Christ Superstar at The Palace was fine).
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Post by theatrefan62 on Nov 2, 2023 8:24:27 GMT
Likewise, SAW and especially Kylie and Jason, were my era. But I just can't get excited for this. I'd rather just rewatch the music videos on YouTube.
Curious to hear word of mouth as to whether its better than the marketing so far suggests
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Post by alicechallice on Nov 2, 2023 8:44:08 GMT
Can't believe nobody's talked about this since mid July. No rehearsal pics, clips, teasers etc etc being thrown around! Not much buzz! Anyway SAW was very much the soundtrack to my closeted gay childhood. In fact Kylie Minogue's The Locomotion was the very first 7inch single I bought. (From Woolworth's. Obvs) Intrigued as to what this will be like. I mean the back catalogue is immense. But the one week sit downs in every UK regional theatre going does make me think it's gonna be cheap cheap cheap. Hopefully there tonight if Storm Ciaran allows me to make the trek from Brighton to Manchesterford. The last two musicals I saw at The Opera House were Bat Out Of Hell and The Cher Show, both of which had the two worst audiences I have ever experienced in my entire life. Have no doubt that this show will degenerate into a similar affair but absolutely praying that the first couple of shows might have some more theatre fans in and less of the ProsecHuns night out brigade. (For balance Jesus Christ Superstar at The Palace was fine). You're going all the way from Brighton?!!! Why not just see it in Southampton? |
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Post by BVM on Nov 2, 2023 8:50:45 GMT
Can't believe nobody's talked about this since mid July. No rehearsal pics, clips, teasers etc etc being thrown around! Not much buzz! Anyway SAW was very much the soundtrack to my closeted gay childhood. In fact Kylie Minogue's The Locomotion was the very first 7inch single I bought. (From Woolworth's. Obvs) Intrigued as to what this will be like. I mean the back catalogue is immense. But the one week sit downs in every UK regional theatre going does make me think it's gonna be cheap cheap cheap. Hopefully there tonight if Storm Ciaran allows me to make the trek from Brighton to Manchesterford. The last two musicals I saw at The Opera House were Bat Out Of Hell and The Cher Show, both of which had the two worst audiences I have ever experienced in my entire life. Have no doubt that this show will degenerate into a similar affair but absolutely praying that the first couple of shows might have some more theatre fans in and less of the ProsecHuns night out brigade. (For balance Jesus Christ Superstar at The Palace was fine). You're going all the way from Brighton?!!! Why not just see it in Southampton? Ahh I was at uni in Manchester then worked there for a few years. Have friends there and love the City and it's any excuse to visit. It's generally my go to for regional theatre as combine it with other stuff on a weekend away. But yes from Brighton, on the two worst train companies in the country (Southern and Avanti) it is an absolute mission. Plus I was interested enough in this to want to do the first weekend! |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 2, 2023 9:34:32 GMT
You better start setting off now BVM, travel advice for the south is…don’t! |
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Post by BVM on Nov 2, 2023 9:42:21 GMT
You better start setting off now BVM , travel advice for the south is…don’t! I know - I mean am I literally mad! The things we do for musical theatre.... |
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Post by theatrefan62 on Nov 2, 2023 9:55:50 GMT
You better start setting off now BVM, travel advice for the south is…don’t! Keep waiting for the storm to arrive but so far in the south where I am its a pretty average day. |
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Post by richey on Nov 2, 2023 12:45:32 GMT
Will be there tonight. Not particularly excited about it, predicting bad behaviour as mentioned above. But maybe will be another &Juliet and I'll be eating my words.
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