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Post by Being Alive on Jan 12, 2024 11:55:57 GMT
Quite a lengthy run for an unknown show with no stars...
But crucially it's good, and I'll be seeing it again.
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Post by Mark on Jan 12, 2024 12:08:53 GMT
Really happy for them, it's a great little show.
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Post by jampot on Jan 12, 2024 12:18:01 GMT
Fully deserved ...Well done to all involved...
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 12, 2024 12:18:48 GMT
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Post by capybara on Jan 12, 2024 12:19:35 GMT
Well deserved. Good stuff.
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Jan 12, 2024 12:30:45 GMT
One of my fave shows! Defo will be seeing this again. Very happy for everybody involved. ❤️
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Post by alece10 on Jan 12, 2024 12:35:21 GMT
Great news. By the time I got around to seeing this show it was sold out. So now I can see it at an easier to get to theatre.
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Post by marob on Jan 12, 2024 13:19:14 GMT
Good for them, it’s a really lovely show. Can’t think what the Criterion’s like, only been there once when The Comedy About a Bank Robbery opened. Looks small enough that it shouldn’t lose any of the show’s charm in the switch to a bigger venue. Not too badly priced either for West End.
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Post by dd on Jan 12, 2024 18:34:46 GMT
Loved the songs but didn't enjoy the story. I found Dougal to be a really jarring character and the jokes were a little predictable. Great music though can't wait to have a listen through again.
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 12, 2024 19:06:19 GMT
I wonder if this announcement will speed up the release of the cast recording?
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Post by usbuzzer on Jan 12, 2024 22:02:08 GMT
Perfect news! I’m coming to London at the end of the current run (fri/sat), but of course it’s a sold out. Is anybody selling tickets? 🥹 or does anybody know how ot get them on some resell pages or from returns?
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Post by max on Jan 12, 2024 22:56:16 GMT
Perfect news! I’m coming to London at the end of the current run (fri/sat), but of course it’s a sold out. Is anybody selling tickets? 🥹 or does anybody know how ot get them on some resell pages or from returns? They did have a 'Waiting List' but that's now closed. They keep a 'Returns List' on the day though, if you turn up 90 mins before show start. I did this at the midweek matinee this week. They took my name at 1pm for the 2.30pm show, and I was the only person there at that point. Once they've taken your name just stay somewhere in the foyer or bar area and they'll call your name if something comes free. |
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Post by usbuzzer on Jan 13, 2024 8:27:43 GMT
Perfect news! I’m coming to London at the end of the current run (fri/sat), but of course it’s a sold out. Is anybody selling tickets? 🥹 or does anybody know how ot get them on some resell pages or from returns? They did have a 'Waiting List' but that's now closed. They keep a 'Returns List' on the day though, if you turn up 90 mins before show start. I did this at the midweek matinee this week. They took my name at 1pm for the 2.30pm show, and I was the only person there at that point. Once they've taken your name just stay somewhere in the foyer or bar area and they'll call your name if something comes free. Thank you! Do you think that matinee performance will have a higher chance for returns since it’s not final? God, I so wanted to see this and one day I found out that I’m going when it’s closing and it’s a sold out, that they’re transfering, but also I will probably miss the window they have now 😄 |
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Post by max on Jan 13, 2024 11:32:25 GMT
They did have a 'Waiting List' but that's now closed. They keep a 'Returns List' on the day though, if you turn up 90 mins before show start. I did this at the midweek matinee this week. They took my name at 1pm for the 2.30pm show, and I was the only person there at that point. Once they've taken your name just stay somewhere in the foyer or bar area and they'll call your name if something comes free. Thank you! Do you think that matinee performance will have a higher chance for returns since it’s not final? God, I so wanted to see this and one day I found out that I’m going when it’s closing and it’s a sold out, that they’re transfering, but also I will probably miss the window they have now 😄 Always more chance on a double-show day. Possible that fans of the show will now be more focused on seeing it in the West End, than being there at a matinee of the last Kiln date. |
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Post by apubleed on Jan 13, 2024 18:39:24 GMT
I'm listening to the "New York" track and I'm both kicking myself that I still haven't gotten around to see that AND happy that I will be able to on the West End at the very least. THAT is a catchy tune!!
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Post by jacobjb25 on Jan 13, 2024 21:43:49 GMT
I surely can't be the only one who saw this and thought we'd only see it at Christmases in the future? I'm fascinated about the choice to transfer it in the spring.
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Post by max on Jan 13, 2024 23:58:39 GMT
I surely can't be the only one who saw this and thought we'd only see it at Christmases in the future? I'm fascinated about the choice to transfer it in the spring. It's not all that Christmassy, the Richard Curtis element is still supplied by the wedding, if you take Christmas out or leave it in. Christmas crops up repeatedly through 'Rent' after all. If anything the Christmas element in 'Two Strangers' might be more to do with whether people are looking more for warm feelings (and less fussy about plot/character logic) in a show that plays at Christmas; but I suspect in a depressive UK landscape that escapism will still attract at any time of year. |
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Post by Stephen on Jan 15, 2024 0:19:50 GMT
Article in The Guardian referencing this about how theatre land has a wave of quirky new shows. I, for one, am all for it. Loved Mincemeat. This has my attention and keen to support these shows over the long LW and DM runners. Will be booking my ticket soon!
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Jan 15, 2024 2:19:27 GMT
Article in The Guardian referencing this about how theatre land has a wave of quirky new shows. I, for one, am all for it. Loved Mincemeat. This has my attention and keen to support these shows over the long LW and DM runners. Will be booking my ticket soon! Same. I've always championed new writing and it's the most optimistic I've felt for years. 😭 |
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Post by Stephen on Jan 15, 2024 23:15:29 GMT
Quite a long preview period for a show which has already had two runs and a short break between transferring? AND a limited run. It looks to me like they're hoping to quickly extend beyond July provided pre-sales are good.
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 17, 2024 10:26:38 GMT
I'm a very happy man this morning.
I awoke to find that Sam Tutty had liked one of my Instagram posts made when I saw the show.
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Post by usbuzzer on Jan 17, 2024 11:37:42 GMT
I'm still on a hunt for one ticket for a matinee Saturday show, I'll be a happy man if this works out  |
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Post by stevemar on Jan 17, 2024 20:00:47 GMT
Late to the party, but what a gift this was. Despite reading the thread, I was still surprised at how witty/funny many of the lines were, but also moving. Sam Tutty brought puppyish charm to Dougal with some similarities in the second half to Evan Hansen with his yearning for a father figure, but his character was much less “damaged” than DEH. Dujonna Gift has such a powerful voice, and she inhabited Robyn’s loneliness in the big city. I even thought the diction was wonderful from both of them: you could hear everything as clearly as the videos on kilntheatre.com/whats-on/two-strangers-carry-a-cake-across-new-york/ . The songs were quite a melange and some were probably a bit forgettable. I don’t think they always need to advance the narrative (to be fair there wasn’t that much storyline), so the Tinder patter song, or call to Dougal’s mother worked well. New York and If I Believed though were great. I enjoyed how modern this was, but tipping a hat to Christmas and other movies. Loved the confidence of both performances and the whole production. 9.5/10. |
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 17, 2024 21:16:03 GMT
I surely can't be the only one who saw this and thought we'd only see it at Christmases in the future? I'm fascinated about the choice to transfer it in the spring. It's not all that Christmassy, the Richard Curtis element is still supplied by the wedding, if you take Christmas out or leave it in. Christmas crops up repeatedly through 'Rent' after all. If anything the Christmas element in 'Two Strangers' might be more to do with whether people are looking more for warm feelings (and less fussy about plot/character logic) in a show that plays at Christmas; but I suspect in a depressive UK landscape that escapism will still attract at any time of year. They said at the Q&A after the performance that I saw that the show is not, nor was it ever meant to be, a Christmas show- it's just set at Christmas. They actually referenced the argument about the film Die Hard; whilst there are opinions and arguments on both sides, just because the film is set at Christmas, doesn't make it a Christmas musical. To to so would make it a seasonal thing to be resurrected every year, like Elf-The Musical. The fact that its set a Christmas adds to Dougal's wonderment. Without it being set a Christmas, there'd be no ice-skating scene and justifies the costume and lighting designs |
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Post by alece10 on Jan 19, 2024 17:27:36 GMT
Just booked for 2nd preview. Great preview prices too.
Didn't get to see it at the Kiln so really pleased it's transferring. And really looking forward to seeing it especially after all the positive comments on here.
Lovely lady at the box office told me that it was really busy when it went on sale so really hope it does well.
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