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Post by pianowithsam on Apr 28, 2024 18:33:30 GMT
My university are putting on a concert version of Chess on 11th May. I’m in the (rather large!) orchestra  If anyone would like the link, let me know and I’ll send it over via message! |
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Post by FrontroverPaul on May 3, 2024 1:30:04 GMT
A last minute recommendation for this superb show which fully justified my trip from Kent for the opening performance on Wednesday afternoon, amateur musical theatre at its absolute finest. They even had a full size carriage on stage. Similarly Beauty and the Beast at Erith Playhouse which I saw tonight (off to Bristol on Saturday for an Oklahoma! at the Redgrave Theatre there.) Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is at the Elgiva Chesham next month, followed by Seussical Musical at Hampton Hill Theatre and Follies at the John Mackintosh Arts Centre at London Oratory School Near Fulham Broadway. |
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Post by thedrowsychaperone on May 3, 2024 9:45:45 GMT
Very excited to direct the area premiere of "Parade" in Ipswich later this year...  |
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Post by capybara on May 6, 2024 16:16:45 GMT
I see the Wimbledon Light Opera Society are doing Follies later this month.
Does anyone have any intel on what sort of standard WLOS produces for these sort of shows?
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Post by FrontroverPaul on May 16, 2024 0:15:19 GMT
Here's a rare one.
Cowes Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society on the Isle of Wight are presenting Sir Tim Rice/Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Likes Of Us at the Trinity Theatre from Thursday 12th to Sunday 16th June. Includes a Saturday matinee which I've booked.
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Post by Someone in a tree on May 16, 2024 11:54:28 GMT
Sunday in the Park (SEDOS) does anyone know what the seating is like at Wheateaf Hall? Pics show a flat hall floor but I wonder if they will put in some tiers.
Anyhelp will be greatly appreciated
Edit: Sedos are excellent at responding to emails, the seating is not raised but the stage is.
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Post by FrontroverPaul on May 18, 2024 1:01:08 GMT
I see the Wimbledon Light Opera Society are doing Follies later this month. Does anyone have any intel on what sort of standard WLOS produces for these sort of shows? I've seen almost 100 amateur musicals, including many youth theatre shows, in the last 5 years and I've never once been disappointed with the standard of performance. Love Never Dies amateur UK premiere at Wolverhampton earlier this month was way better than last years's concert version at Drury Lane, as was Wimbledon's 2022 Calendar Girls in comparison with the recent (revised much for the worse) professional touring production. |
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Post by FrontroverPaul on May 18, 2024 1:28:44 GMT
Sunday in the Park (SEDOS) does anyone know what the seating is like at Wheateaf Hall? Pics show a flat hall floor but I wonder if they will put in some tiers. Anyhelp will be greatly appreciated Edit: Sedos are excellent at responding to emails, the seating is not raised but the stage is. SEDOS are company in residence at the Bridwell Theatre but GEOIDS have Saturday Night Fever there on some of the same dates which may account for the move to Wheatsheaf Hall. I see they are also doing two performances of Sunday... in Southwold's outdoor Thorington Theatre on successive Sunday afternoons - 28 July and 4 August at 3pm. I'd love to see it there but sadly not a practical journey for me. SEDOS is back at the Bridewell with You're A Good Man Charlie Brown from 9-13 July. |
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Post by capybara on Jun 1, 2024 10:32:21 GMT
Follies (WLOS)
A really enjoyable amateur production of Stephen Sondheim’s Follies, put on by the Wimbledon Light Opera Society.
Having enjoyed so many of these wonderful songs - I’m Still Here, Losing My Mind and Could I Leave You? to name a few - in the recent Old Friends revue, this was a must-see for me.
The company did a great job but it was Elizabeth Burton’s Sally and Sarah Grey’s Phyllis that really impressed. Special mentions for Scott Butler as Buddy and Laarni Cornista-Samuelsson as Carlotta also.
It’s a shame the National’s revival of it came before I truly discovered my love for Sondheim; that cast would have been incredible. Hopefully there will be a professional revival elsewhere in the coming years.
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Post by TallPaul on Jun 6, 2024 18:45:20 GMT
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Jun 24, 2024 11:03:31 GMT
I'm hoping to see up to 9 of the 11, only excluding Belfast and Glasgow, but for some venues depending on what's available at a matinee when booking opens. Minack in Cornwall is a must but probably the most challenging to do as a day trip from Kent. Here's an ambitious production for an amateur musical theatre society. Riverside Players present The Sound Of Music outdoor in the grounds of Eynsford Castle in Kent for 10 performance between August 3rd and 10th. Booking through Ticket Source. The Castle is 10 minutes walk from Eynsford Railway Station which is on the line between Bromley South and Sevenoaks, and there's car parking 5 minutes walk from Castle. |
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Post by robertb213 on Jun 24, 2024 13:19:14 GMT
Nottingham Arts Theatre are doing the Full Monty musical this week.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jul 1, 2024 7:05:07 GMT
Sunday in the park with George - SEDOS. So many superlatives can be used to describe this production. Will de Renzy-Martin was hypnotic as George, manic but with growing self awareness. One of the best ive seen. The 12 piece band, complete with easels as music stands played the orchestrations beautifully. Robert J Stanex is a director with great imagination and brought new light to the peice, pun intended. A large cast, divided into 2, one for each act. This gave the chance for each to observe and comment from the sidelines. Finishing the hat took on a new meaning, 3 dimensional who knew? The choreographed Chromolume sequence was stunning. Two days later and im still thinking about it. Thank you SEDOS for a great evening. Two performances are planned for July and August at the Thorington Theatre. Go go go! www.thoringtontheatre.co.uk/events/sunday-in-the-park |
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Post by greateststarofthewe on Jul 18, 2024 16:19:19 GMT
New revival of Spring Awakening at the Phoenix Arts Club August 23rd to 25th.
Not long after the anniversary concert staging at Victoria Palace in June, it seems another revival is being mounted next month by Taylor Jay Productions. The cast is made up of mostly recent drama school graduates and current students after a quick look on Instgaram (@taylorjayproductions). The cast is led by Olivia Mae Ward, Callum Bultitude, and Elliot Butler. Hopefully this run will get a transfer at a later date after no sign of the Almedia production from 2021/2022 having any future life beyond a very limited cinema screening.
Thoughts on the space and cast?
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Post by sph on Jul 18, 2024 17:56:59 GMT
I don't really think it's a revival if it's just three nights at the Phoenix, which is a cabaret venue. More likely just small-scale fringe concert put on by one of the recent graduates. But good for them though!
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Post by khiar on Jul 19, 2024 12:44:46 GMT
To be clear, it's an amateur production. Which isn't to say that it won't be great! But I do think that should be disclosed. The cast are paying for the privilege of performing in this, rather than being paid. About the production: www.taylorjayproductions.com/platform |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 19, 2024 13:06:33 GMT
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Post by austink on Jul 19, 2024 13:56:27 GMT
Their approach comes across as slightly condescending on Am Dram in thinking this is some new model of doing shows or people finding a place in the industry. Many great actors that have used am dram as a avenue for them adjusting post drama school, network or a way to keep up skills while figuring out what they want to do and then having successful professional careers. As noted they should be more careful in reading their license on properly acknowledging the amateur license: To be clear, it's an amateur production. Which isn't to say that it won't be great! But I do think that should be disclosed. The cast are paying for the privilege of performing in this, rather than being paid. About the production: www.taylorjayproductions.com/platform |
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Post by adrianics on Jul 19, 2024 14:18:37 GMT
I'll be playing Lonny Barnett in Creators Theatre Company's production of Rock of Ages, to be staged in Solihull from the 31st October to 3rd November: www.creatorstheatre.com/rockofages |
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Post by louella on Jul 19, 2024 14:37:18 GMT
Their approach comes across as slightly condescending on Am Dram in thinking this is some new model of doing shows or people finding a place in the industry. Many great actors that have used am dram as a avenue for them adjusting post drama school, network or a way to keep up skills while figuring out what they want to do and then having successful professional careers. As noted they should be more careful in reading their license on properly acknowledging the amateur license: To be clear, it's an amateur production. Which isn't to say that it won't be great! But I do think that should be disclosed. The cast are paying for the privilege of performing in this, rather than being paid. About the production: www.taylorjayproductions.com/platform It’s also incredibly expensive. You can do more with an established society in bigger theatres with bigger budget for a lot less than they’re charging… |
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Post by sph on Jul 19, 2024 21:11:53 GMT
It looks like am dram masquerading as fringe in order to get some central London exposure and a CV credit to be honest. Not something I'd go and see, but good luck to them.
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Post by tesco on Aug 4, 2024 8:27:48 GMT
The Color Purple by sedos is half sold out in one day - anyone else planning on going to see it?
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Post by Talisman on Aug 4, 2024 8:50:48 GMT
I see a lot of sedos stuff but their current offerings don’t appeal. However they are generally of a very high standard. They usually perform at the Bridewell which is a great space. If the musical appeals it’s probably worth a try.
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Aug 5, 2024 15:42:27 GMT
The Color Purple by sedos is half sold out in one day - anyone else planning on going to see it? Yes booked as soon as it went on sale in order to get my preferred front row seat - only five available as the right hand side of row A is accessible seating not bookable online. Latecomers or crew usually sit there. Not only do SEDOS put on amateur production of the highest quality, Color Purple didn't make it to London in its last professional production so not seen on stage in London for a decade. I'd expect a sell out. |
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Post by artea on Aug 27, 2024 21:03:00 GMT
Geoids. Into the Woods 29 October 2024–2 November 2024 London Oratory www.geoidsmt.co.uk/Look in the menus for tickets. Went on sale yesterday. |
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