Two Strangers (Carry A Cake…) - Kiln / Criterion

[dlevi]

I saw this two nights ago and thought it is one of the best new musicals I've seen in a long time. A gen Z Last Five Years . The music is charming and melodic and the lyrics are sharp and insightful. And the performances can't be topped. This a 5 star show with an open heart and without being manipulative or derivative. I expect it to have along life here and across the pond.

[anthony40]

Seems this has been extended until 20th Jan.

[coco]

Saw this at matinee yesterday. Kiln is always one of my favourite regional theatres as I always enjoyed my time there.

My friend thought this should have more songs as to her, the first half felt a bit like a play, which I agree, but this is not a problem for me.

The set is simple but quite effective. And Sam Tutty is great. I would have watched DEH if I had seen his performance earlier.

If they could improve the second half a bit, this is definitely worth a transfer to bigger theatres.

[anthony40]

They’re playing a song from the show ‘New York’ on Magic at the Musicals right now!

[jr]

I saw this last Wednesday. I liked it but I don't think it is a 5 star show. Both actors are really good.

The cons. I get tired of the wide-eye cheerfulness of the male character. The plot with the invitation lacks verisimilitude. A millionaire send you an invitation but no plane tickets or a hotel reservation? I can understand the guy falls for it, surely his mum wouldn't. They also use British clichés far too much (marmite, drinking at pubs).


I agree with other members that it would benefit from some cutting and it would be better as a one act musical.

The pros. Some songs are quite good. I liked the argument with the staccato dialogue. The New York song is fun. Not sure about the two solo songs in act 2. Both characters are expressing things we already now and they slow the action.

In any case, I had a good time and it could get much better with some minor adjustments.

[usbuzzer]

"New York" has to be my favorite new musical theatre song since "Independently Owned" from Shucked last year! I'm so looking forward to this extending further. If they have shows in February, I might be able to catch it.

[anthony40]

A new trailer has just been released

[zahidf]

This would be a great transfer to the dorfman for Indu's first season

[marob]

Saw this tonight, lovely little gem of a show, though thought one of the plot points is pretty obvious from very early on.

[merrilywereadalong]

Made a return visit bringing my 80 year old mother who literally yelled in the blackout at the very end "Excellent!!!" and burst into wooping and applauding just as loud as the tik-tok crowd scattered throughout
I'd originally caught this during the second week and loved it, echoing everyone's praises for both cast and creative team and I thought this if anything has only gotten leaps better, tighter, and the chemistry and connection between Tutty and Gift is transcendent. I cannot wait to see what kind of future life this show has and will be following whatever projects lay in store for either of these two actors who are just smashing it so hard in this show.

I did want to just add for anyone curious about booking. I've seen this now from both center in the back of the stalls and today from that side row and while I really don't think there's a bad seat in the house to had, I absolutely LOVED the view from AA19 and AA20. It brought everything to a new level being that close (but elevated at the actor's eye level as the stage is a bit high, i don't know how crazy I'd be about sitting front row) you're on the side but it felt so intímate, it's staged with almost everything centre and forward and it was very sweet, being familiar with the show from the first viewing to watch the audience watch the show and completely fall for it. I loved the view from that left side row and can't recommend the view highly enough!

[ThereWillBeSun]

This show is just like a warm hug.

That's how I feel ❤️

[bellatheatre]

This is transferring 2024 supposedly…

[ThereWillBeSun]

Dec 23, 2023 23:14:06 GMT bellatheatre said:

This is transferring 2024 supposedly…

bellatheatre where did you come across this intel?

Wishing you a Merry Christmas 🥂

[usbuzzer]

That's perfect christmas news any rumors on when it could happen?

[anthony40]

If it does transfer (I hope it does) this may speed up the cast recording release?

[Rory]

I could imagine this in the Criterion or Ambassadors.

[audioice]

I'd imagine this transfers (And I really hope it does.) It's an incredibly cheap production to run and is selling well. Granted, Kiln tickets are incredibly cheap but, its selling nevertheless.

[anthony40]

Just checked the website- very limited availability until the end of the run, with one or two performances completely sold out.

[capybara]

Made a return visit this afternoon. This is just very good, isn’t it?

Will be very happy if the transfer rumours prove truthful.

[zahidf]

[sph]

Going to the Criterion.

[mattnyc]

Any idea of a timeline for that?

[Jon]

Jan 6, 2024 0:02:01 GMT mattnyc said:

Any idea of a timeline for that?

It'll probably be late March or early April since Merchant of Venice 1936 is there for six weeks in February.

[ThereWillBeSun]

Jan 6, 2024 0:05:16 GMT Jon said:

Jan 6, 2024 0:02:01 GMT mattnyc said:

Any idea of a timeline for that?

It'll probably be late March or early April since Merchant of Venice 1936 is there for six weeks in February.

How exciting! ❤️

[Dave B]

Criterion Theatre 4th April - 14th July 2024

Tickets on sale from 12pm.