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Post by daniel on Dec 10, 2024 2:17:34 GMT
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Post by lightthelights on Dec 10, 2024 3:15:24 GMT
Loved it in New York but it is very American silly kind of humour. Do we think this wiill run long here?
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Post by greenandbrownandblue on Dec 10, 2024 7:02:07 GMT
Is it very crude?
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Post by StageyBrum on Dec 10, 2024 9:11:49 GMT
I wouldn’t say it’s very crude. It’s definitely adult humour. There is a lot of swearing in it but it’s very on level with the type of show it is. |
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Post by StageyBrum on Dec 10, 2024 9:15:18 GMT
Loved it in New York but it is very American silly kind of humour. Do we think this wiill run long here? It’s only booking till March 2nd and I based on audience reaction last night it’ll definitely last till then. In terms of the silly American humour, there wasn’t any joke or reference that I didn’t get. I’ve not seen it in the US but judging from some of the jokes it’s obvious it’s not a carbon copy of it unless the Americans are au fait with Eastenders and Gemma Collins 😂 |
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Post by lightthelights on Dec 10, 2024 9:30:16 GMT
Love that they’ve adapted
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Post by theatre22 on Dec 10, 2024 10:18:24 GMT
Is the 1 hour 40 mins run time on the website about right?
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Post by fiyerorocher on Dec 10, 2024 10:34:51 GMT
Is the 1 hour 40 mins run time on the website about right? It was two hours last night, but I assume they will bring it down |
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Post by BVM on Dec 10, 2024 10:48:21 GMT
Saw the the first preview tonight. Absolutely fantastic show, the talent on that stage. Lauren Drew in particular absolutely shines as Celine. I knew this was going to be good but honestly all my expectations were exceeded. So many funny cultural references even ones that have only gone viral in the last 2 weeks. If you can then I urge you to see it. Have All Coming Back To Me, Think Twice or Power of Love been added!? |
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Post by fiyerorocher on Dec 10, 2024 11:27:51 GMT
Saw the the first preview tonight. Absolutely fantastic show, the talent on that stage. Lauren Drew in particular absolutely shines as Celine. I knew this was going to be good but honestly all my expectations were exceeded. So many funny cultural references even ones that have only gone viral in the last 2 weeks. If you can then I urge you to see it. Have All Coming Back To Me, Think Twice or Power of Love been added!? Definitely no to the former, and I believe also no to the other two although I'm not as familiar with them |
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Post by BVM on Dec 10, 2024 12:26:31 GMT
Have All Coming Back To Me, Think Twice or Power of Love been added!? Definitely no to the former, and I believe also no to the other two although I'm not as familiar with them Ahhhh sad times. The highlights of Mother's UK output! |
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Post by BVM on Dec 10, 2024 12:27:55 GMT
Am glad to hear they have adapted the "comedy" for the UK as I didn't get a lot of it in NYC! I was a bemused English gay in a sea of NYC gays who seemed to be witnessing the second coming (comedy version).
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Post by blamerobots on Dec 10, 2024 19:17:33 GMT
Seeing it tonight  In the lobby right now, I could mistake this show for being some sting operation to get as many gay men under one roof as possible |
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Post by blamerobots on Dec 10, 2024 21:50:58 GMT
Great! Very easy ***** and a great night out. I was worried it'd be a bit too American but they have definitely adapted the comedy to English audiences.
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Post by showtoones on Dec 10, 2024 22:04:29 GMT
Great! Very easy ***** and a great night out. I was worried it'd be a bit too American but they have definitely adapted the comedy to English audiences. What was the run time of the show this evening? |
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Post by FrontrowverPaul on Dec 10, 2024 22:15:14 GMT
Just under two hours. Started about 5 minutes late. Ended 21.29. Right on the cusp of what can be done without interval.
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Post by blamerobots on Dec 10, 2024 22:23:55 GMT
Great! Very easy ***** and a great night out. I was worried it'd be a bit too American but they have definitely adapted the comedy to English audiences. What was the run time of the show this evening? Yep, as said above. It was about 5 minutes late and I left the theatre dead on 9:30pm. I mean, there was an interval... it was just two seconds long |
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Post by ohughes01 on Dec 10, 2024 22:24:47 GMT
Does anyone know which row is front row for this production? It shows the generic seating plan online but can see from photos that some seats in the middle and possibly the traditional front row have been removed. Anyone know? Thanks.
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Post by blamerobots on Dec 10, 2024 22:26:08 GMT
Does anyone know which row is front row for this production? It shows the generic seating plan online but can see from photos that some seats in the middle and possibly the traditional front row have been removed. Anyone know? Thanks. Front row on whatever booking site is front row. If you're worried about sightlines, don't be. In fact, being front row at this is probably a blessing. |
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Post by FrontrowverPaul on Dec 10, 2024 22:35:46 GMT
Does anyone know which row is front row for this production? It shows the generic seating plan online but can see from photos that some seats in the middle and possibly the traditional front row have been removed. Anyone know? Thanks. Front row is B but there are some gaps in the seating . Legroom looked a bit limited there and there was some audience interaction with frontrowers. I was pleased to be in C, the first full row for this one! |
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Post by theatre22 on Dec 10, 2024 22:38:35 GMT
Does anyone know which row is front row for this production? It shows the generic seating plan online but can see from photos that some seats in the middle and possibly the traditional front row have been removed. Anyone know? Thanks. Front row is B but there are some gaps in the seating . Legroom looked a bit limited there and there was some audience interaction with frontrowers. I was pleased to be in C, the first full row for this one! Do you think the view from the aisle seats on the front row will be ok? |
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Post by ohughes01 on Dec 10, 2024 22:42:02 GMT
Does anyone know which row is front row for this production? It shows the generic seating plan online but can see from photos that some seats in the middle and possibly the traditional front row have been removed. Anyone know? Thanks. Front row is B but there are some gaps in the seating . Legroom looked a bit limited there and there was some audience interaction with frontrowers. I was pleased to be in C, the first full row for this one! Many thanks, that is what I thought it possibly looked like which is different to what is shown online as Row A being the front row. Thanks for clarifying. |
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Post by blamerobots on Dec 10, 2024 22:42:05 GMT
Most of the action is usually front and center, the only thing you'll maybe miss from the aisle seats are the orchestra who do interact with the actors at some points.
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Post by shownut on Dec 11, 2024 6:54:51 GMT
I thought this was a five star production of a three star show. While there are some very funny and clever moments, there is also a lot that doesn't work and falls flat. They could cut 15 mins of material and make it a much tighter show.
Despite my thoughts on the material, I cannot fault the cast who were all exceptional. I have no idea how they will vocally manage this long-term - especially the 'Celine' who carries the show and is worth seeing even if the material doesn't always hit the bullseye.
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Post by loathehydrangeas on Dec 11, 2024 13:01:59 GMT
I thought this was an absolute blast. Can't remember the last time I laughed so hard at the theatre, particularly at Stephen Guarino in the Frances Fisher role — that one outburst scene was hysterical! Lauren Drew is fantastic, all her mannerisms were spot-on and even though it's a *big* performance, it's never tiresome imo. I was shocked when she spoke in her normal Welsh accent at the end, so impressed that she can sing so much like Céline! The merch is fun too.
Some of the jokes went over my head (I'm guessing they were Bravo references?) and I'd say if you're not familiar with Drag Race you'd be totally lost by the climax but that's probably a very small minority of this show's audience...
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