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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 21, 2024 13:38:25 GMT
Stick some sideburns and a beadle’s hat on him and he’ll be fine. Googled him to see how old he is, not really expecting to find an answer. First thing that came up were several news stories about him having just split up with his boyfriend… Sir Ian McKellen. Was not expecting that. 😲 Anyway, he’s 30. I did the exact same. They met when they appeared in Mother Goose together apparently. |
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Post by alicechallice on Feb 21, 2024 14:22:22 GMT
I really can't fathom sleeping with somebody old enough to be my grandfather.
Larry Lamb being the exception, of course.
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Post by ceebee on Feb 21, 2024 14:48:29 GMT
I really can't fathom sleeping with somebody old enough to be my grandfather. Larry Lamb being the exception, of course. The baa-faced cheek of it. |
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Post by ladidah on Feb 21, 2024 15:18:13 GMT
Only a 54yr age gap...
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Post by showtoones on Feb 21, 2024 17:56:00 GMT
Thru should have just cast Joel Montague as Mr. Bumble. Mr. Bumble should be a bit thick unless it’s being reconceptionalized Ouch! That wasn't said to be nasty....In my opinion, I just think Mr. Bumble shouldn't be young and skinny...simple as that... |
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Post by lotster on Feb 21, 2024 19:22:00 GMT
That wasn't said to be nasty....In my opinion, I just think Mr. Bumble shouldn't be young and skinny...simple as that... Oscar definitely wasn't skinny at all, but he's been on a fitness kick recently and has lost a lot of weight. He does comedy well and has a great voice. |
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Post by erik24601 on Feb 21, 2024 22:24:58 GMT
That wasn't said to be nasty....In my opinion, I just think Mr. Bumble shouldn't be young and skinny...simple as that... But you weren't commenting on Mr Bumble's body shape or size, you said he should be 'thick' |
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Post by mrmushnik on Feb 24, 2024 10:46:14 GMT
Am hearing that casting is still ongoing for this. It does seem that despite wanting to take the show back to its’ original stripped back conception, they are casting very young which robs the show of those wonderful Dickensian characters, especially Bumble, Corney and the Sowerberrys.
I bet CM is making all the decisions re casting, which implies that MB will be director in name only, which will be a great shame.
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Post by theatrefan62 on Feb 24, 2024 14:58:40 GMT
That wasn't said to be nasty....In my opinion, I just think Mr. Bumble shouldn't be young and skinny...simple as that... But you weren't commenting on Mr Bumble's body shape or size, you said he should be 'thick' Thick can be used to describe a body shape these days. Although I agree I don't think that's what was meant this time. |
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Post by mrmushnik on Feb 28, 2024 15:16:54 GMT
Have heard another rumour that CM wants to
take this back its’ original home, the New Theatre (aka the Noel Coward)
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Post by theatrefan62 on Feb 28, 2024 15:21:52 GMT
Have heard another rumour that CM wants to take this back its’ original home, the New Theatre (aka the Noel Coward) That's booked up until 21st December. I'd have thought they'd want it in sooner, and to take advantage of Christmas |
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 28, 2024 16:21:36 GMT
Have heard another rumour that CM wants to take this back its’ original home, the New Theatre (aka the Noel Coward) Thought we'd already agreed this was the Gielgud... |
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Post by solangelafitte on Feb 28, 2024 16:30:05 GMT
Have heard another rumour that CM wants to take this back its’ original home, the New Theatre (aka the Noel Coward) I was sure someone mentioned Cameron wanting to do that when talk of this production began on here a few months back so was a bit surprised when there was no more talk of it. |
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Post by mrmushnik on Feb 28, 2024 17:14:31 GMT
Have heard another rumour that CM wants to take this back its’ original home, the New Theatre (aka the Noel Coward) That's booked up until 21st December. I'd have thought they'd want it in sooner, and to take advantage of Christmas Oliver is scheduled to open in London in January 2025. |
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Post by showtoones on Feb 29, 2024 1:49:02 GMT
Mr. B said the Gielgud in the fall and he hasn’t failed us yet…
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Post by sph on Feb 29, 2024 3:02:51 GMT
I thought Shucked was going to the Noel Coward? Or have things changed?
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Post by theatrefan62 on Feb 29, 2024 6:18:42 GMT
I thought Shucked was going to the Noel Coward? Or have things changed? Is that still happening? Seems to have gone quiet on that since the vague original announcement. |
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Post by horton on Feb 29, 2024 6:30:17 GMT
MB still very actively involved in the casting process.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Feb 29, 2024 8:21:20 GMT
Have heard another rumour that CM wants to take this back its’ original home, the New Theatre (aka the Noel Coward) This is literally booked into the Gielgud already. You’ve heard a rumour that is wrong |
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Post by theatregod on Feb 29, 2024 10:14:31 GMT
I heard the Palladium Jan 2025
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 29, 2024 13:01:51 GMT
I heard The Moon Jan 2025
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Post by showtoones on Feb 29, 2024 18:19:36 GMT
Have heard another rumour that CM wants to take this back its’ original home, the New Theatre (aka the Noel Coward) This is literally booked into the Gielgud already. You’ve heard a rumour that is wrong No one should doubt Mr B... Are you hearing October-November? |
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Post by sph on Feb 29, 2024 20:07:12 GMT
It makes more sense for the Gielgud - why open a family Dickensian musical AFTER Christmas?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 29, 2024 20:36:51 GMT
This is literally booked into the Gielgud already. You’ve heard a rumour that is wrong No one should doubt Mr B... Are you hearing October-November? Are you Barnaby’s mum? |
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Post by showtoones on Feb 29, 2024 20:48:24 GMT
No one should doubt Mr B... Are you hearing October-November? Are you Barnaby’s mum? hahaha...of course not but i just call out bad treatment when I see it....people are just not nice to him when he gives us scoops that usually pan out. There are people who no longer post here because they weren't treated well by other posters. |
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