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Post by sam22 on Feb 5, 2024 19:22:16 GMT
Announced today that it's Barnum. Can't say I am excited by that!
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Post by ruthieh on Feb 5, 2024 19:29:22 GMT
I don’t know…turning the theatre into a circus could work…
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Post by sam22 on Feb 5, 2024 19:35:31 GMT
I don’t know…turning the theatre into a circus could work… True. I saw it at the Menier and not that keen on seeing it again. Probably will get bums on seats though and I do always like to see what they do in such a small space! |
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Post by crabtree on Feb 5, 2024 19:53:06 GMT
and a lot depends on the casting....
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Post by PineappleForYou on Feb 5, 2024 19:56:15 GMT
I'm quite excited for this, especially if they pull it off like Lord of the Rings.
Plus, I enjoyed Jonathan O'Boyle's work on The Last Five Years and Aspects of Love, but those were very small scale so it will be interesting for me to see what he does with an immersive show. I saw he's also doing the concert of Pippin so he's definitely going through a carnival phase at the moment!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 5, 2024 20:24:44 GMT
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Post by ruthieh on Feb 5, 2024 20:29:06 GMT
Choreography from Oti Mabuse
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Post by toomasj on Feb 5, 2024 20:43:25 GMT
Will see it off the basis of their LOTR.
Regent’s Park - this is how you build goodwill. Be good, and then enjoy the benefits for the next season.
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Post by Jon on Feb 5, 2024 20:46:43 GMT
Will see it off the basis of their LOTR. Regent’s Park - this is how you build goodwill. Be good, and then enjoy the benefits for the next season. I don't think OAT is exactly short of audiences though. |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Feb 5, 2024 21:09:42 GMT
I think this show will lend itself well to the actor musician method - Come follow the band!
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Post by andypandy on Feb 8, 2024 1:06:40 GMT
The recent UK tour was "meh" and the Mernier's production was the WORST musical i've ever seen there. Sadly it's put me off for life - it's a no from me. It needs a huge production. I'm not even keen on the story either.
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Post by benj on Feb 9, 2024 8:09:52 GMT
Really looking forward to seeing what they do with this! Casting will be key, I hope they get it right.
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Post by matttom0901 on Feb 17, 2024 13:16:24 GMT
My partner saw a production of Barnum ages ago and was very excited to see this! Booked it!
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Post by toomasj on Feb 18, 2024 22:15:23 GMT
A brilliant watch. Obviously this production won’t be quite the same, but it really shows how special Crawford was at his craft. Wish I’d have been alive to see him in this…
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Post by theatrefan62 on Feb 18, 2024 22:40:41 GMT
A brilliant watch. Obviously this production won’t be quite the same, but it really shows how special Crawford was at his craft. Wish I’d have been alive to see him in this… There is a pro shot of it, on dvd (had it up until a few years ago) and might be online somewhere |
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Post by peggysue on Feb 19, 2024 19:10:47 GMT
I saw Michael Crawford in Barnum in 1982 and he was fantastic. His dedication on learning all the circus tricks was very impressive and it’s no wonder the show was a sellout. A very hard working and gifted performer
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Post by theatrenerd on May 21, 2024 13:34:26 GMT
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Post by erik24601 on May 22, 2024 9:01:18 GMT
Are the pronoun announcements really necessary on the promo video?
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Post by Deal J on May 22, 2024 11:20:22 GMT
Why not? It’s nice to be able to get them right, after all.
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Post by ceebee on May 22, 2024 11:29:44 GMT
Are the pronoun announcements really necessary on the promo video? The short answer is: no. Whoever decided to ruin this opportunity to promote the show clearly knows nothing about how to attract/engage/retain viewers. Why waste the limited time you have on such nonsense? Pronouns don't put bums on seats; good marketing and a great show does. |
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Post by erik24601 on May 22, 2024 11:35:17 GMT
Why not? It’s nice to be able to get them right, after all. But what on earth does it have to do with the show? Nothing. Let us explore the performers privately if we so wish. |
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Post by Deal J on May 22, 2024 11:38:30 GMT
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Post by oxfordsimon on May 22, 2024 11:48:12 GMT
If you are going down the pronouns route, then put it in the on screen text. Then it is there but doesn't take up time.
Videos need to be snappy - even cast announcement ones
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Post by Deal J on May 22, 2024 11:54:10 GMT
Yes it's hardly a snappy video... almost all of them say "I'll be playing [...] in Barnum"...
I was giggling to myself imagining partway through we'd get something like: "Hello, I'm Francesca Ellis, and I'm playing Madame Giry in Phantom of the Opera"!
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Post by matttom0901 on May 26, 2024 20:11:46 GMT
Oh dear. I saw Matt as Che in Evita in concert at the Palladium and really didn’t like him. To be honest, I disliked the entire production, but him in particular. |
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