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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2016 5:48:11 GMT
Beginning this week, do we know anything about the show yet? In terms of set and design etc?  |
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Post by lou105 on Aug 30, 2016 11:12:41 GMT
Space is so limited in Trafalgar 2, it won't be elaborate.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2016 12:45:08 GMT
Am considering the show tomorrow night as I really like the look of it, it just looks fun! Also it is doing 35 performances, so looks like it will be one of the shows eligible for the Oliviers next year! |
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Post by londonmzfitz on Sept 1, 2016 13:24:58 GMT
I'm there tonight. Will try and remember stuff (but am old and forgetful so forgive me).
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2016 5:00:17 GMT
Twitter appears to be full of hugely positive reviews from last night, full house standing ovation... reviews from audience members include: "amazing", "incredible", "immense"... it goes on and on! So happy for the three ladies!
Can't wait to see it tonight when I go, especially after I only paid £1 of my own money for a front row seat because of my TodayTix research credit! So if it really is amazing, I feel really lucky!
Also, a picture of the set has been put up on twitter! Somewhat surprised the Offical Twitter Page retweeted it, I guess the show don't mind if photos of the set are taken:
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Post by londonmzfitz on Sept 2, 2016 7:58:11 GMT
It was a late start last night - from the 7.45 kick off on the ticket, due to "technical difficulties with a piece of set" it started around 8.10. Some lighting problem meant a false start too - a couple of dinks with lighting, early in the first act a switch was flicked and all the lights went on.
A lovely piece, all three leads do a great job. I very much enjoyed this. I'll post more when I'm out of my first meeting this morning.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Sept 2, 2016 9:24:31 GMT
The £2.50 programme gives the song list:
Act 1 - 1963, Franklin High School Gymnasium
Mystery
I Don't Want To Miss A Thing
An Organised Life (1963)
I Can't Imagine
Act 2 - 1968, a Sorority House in Dallas
Mystery II
An Organised Life (1968)
Fly Into The Future
Cute Boys with Short Haircuts
Let Life Happen
Interval
Act 3 - 1974, The Terrace of a Penthouse Apartment
Mystery III
The Same Old Music
An Organised Life (1974)
Argument
Friendship Isn't What It Used To Be
Act 4 - Epilogue - A Small Texas Town
Mystery IV
I Don't Want To Miss A Thing (Reprise)
Letting Go
The 3 cast members change clothes a lot, move the set around a lot, hair changes through the times. I think they work really well together vocally and physically. Good night.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2016 9:31:21 GMT
The £2.50 programme gives the song list: Act 1 - 1963, Franklin High School Gymnasium Mystery I Don't Want To Miss A Thing An Organised Life (1963) I Can't Imagine Act 2 - 1968, a Sorority House in Dallas Mystery II An Organised Life (1968) Fly Into The Future Cute Boys with Short Haircuts Let Life Happen Interval Act 3 - 1974, The Terrace of a Penthouse Apartment Mystery III The Same Old Music An Organised Life (1974) Argument Friendship Isn't What It Used To Be Act 4 - Epilogue - A Small Texas Town Mystery IV I Don't Want To Miss A Thing (Reprise) Letting Go The 3 cast members change clothes a lot, move the set around a lot, hair changes through the times. I think they work really well together vocally and physically. Good night. Oooo I'm so excited about tonight now! Could I please ask the running time (obviously taking into consideration the late start haha) |
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Post by charmedjean on Sept 2, 2016 10:01:28 GMT
Oooo I'm so excited about tonight now! Could I please ask the running time (obviously taking into consideration the late start haha) 2 hours including a 15min interval |
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Post by showgirl on Sept 2, 2016 10:44:29 GMT
Gosh, that is going to be tight for a 3 pm matinee, followed by a 5.30 pm performance of Our Ladies at the NT. I know we have discussed this particular combination before but why does Our Ladies have such bizarre times? Not much time left to change that ticket, either, but maybe it'd be safer not to risk it in case of any delay to the start of Vanities.
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Post by Michael on Sept 2, 2016 11:38:55 GMT
I reckon I can do Trafalgar 2 to Dorfman in under 30 minutes pretty easily Google's route planner says it's an 18min walk. |
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Post by stevej678 on Sept 2, 2016 11:58:30 GMT
I think I'm going to chance it, showgirl, as I reckon I can do Trafalgar 2 to Dorfman in under 30 minutes pretty easily. Also, my guess is that the running time will get shorter by a few minutes during previews, too. Don't worry if you arrive slightly late at the Dorfman and take your seat to a tirade of profanities. That's just the nature of Our Ladies. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2016 13:30:05 GMT
I saw the first preview last night, and am back for the second tonight, and all I can say is that it's an incredible piece of theatre. All three ladies are exceptionally well cast and there's an element of their characters in each of them, especially Lizzy, who I think may actually be Joanne in real life!  Their singing voices are fantastic, although I don't think anyone was ever doubting that, and they all go on such a beautiful and poignant journey over the course of the four very different acts. It would be difficult for me to single out a strongest performance, I think Lauren has the most difficult character to work with as Mary puts up a facade through most of the show and especially in act three is very much... hardened, I suppose. Ashleigh as Kathy was the performance that resonated with me the most, she is the organised one of the group and battles with the fact that she can plan everything except what she wants to do with her life. The theatre is incredibly intimate, if you haven't been to TF2 before, the front row are actually sat on the stage, and there were several moments where items of clothing / towels / props landed right in front of or on the feet of audience members. The songs are fantastic, my favourite song was I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing, which appeared at the beginning of act one and was then reprised at the end of act four and each of them get their own powerful solo number, Lauren's being "Fly Into The Future", Ashleigh's "Cute Boys With Short Haircuts" and Lizzy's "The Same Old Music". Design wise, the team have done an incredible job with such a limited amount of space. The set is incredibly intricate and has three doorways that double up as spaces where the ladies change, or as a storage space for the blocks they use as beds / chairs etc. I must admit, Lizzy and Lauren's wigs were such a huge contrast from their natural hair colour that it took a while to adjust but the costumes are all excellently designed and illustrate the differences between the three women. If you're on the fence about seeing this show, I would say absolutely go for it. You can get top price seats for £25 if you're an ATG Theatre Card holder or tickets from £15-£35 if you aren't, and absolutely everywhere in the theatre offers a great view. I don't know about Olivier Award eligibility but I can very much picture this show upsizing (is that a word?) and transferring to somewhere like the Apollo in a few months time, and I don't think it would be far fetched for Racky Plews to pick up an Olivier nomination for direction or choreography, Andrew Riley for costume or set and at least one of the ladies for best actress, this is a very strong show crying out for an extended run and a slightly larger space for these three West End legends to show off their skills. |
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Post by CG on the loose on Sept 2, 2016 13:59:19 GMT
Google's route planner says it's an 18min walk. Thanks Michael. The speed I walk at, that means around 10 . Leaving a trail of bowled-over, bimbling tourists in your wake ;-) |
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Post by showgirl on Sept 2, 2016 14:25:42 GMT
I reckon I can do Trafalgar 2 to Dorfman in under 30 minutes pretty easily Google's route planner says it's an 18min walk. Thank you both and I hope, Theatremonkey, that you are right about the running time reducing as the show beds in. Being a cheapskate I have however booked one of those ghastly seats up in the Gods at the Dorfman, so no chance of dashing in unobtrusively at the last minute - I'll probably trip on the stairs or fall over another patron in my haste to reach my seat. |
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Post by Snciole on Sept 2, 2016 14:37:29 GMT
I am seeing this tonight as I am not really a musicals person but my friend is. Plus I am excited about pre-theatre Nandos  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2016 14:41:14 GMT
I'm so excited about seeing it tonight, I have never been to this theatre before either and am in the front row so it will be a great first experience of this theatre too! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2016 14:53:42 GMT
Guys, have fun and tell us if it's good! I might book for Wednesday night.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2016 15:11:03 GMT
I am seeing this tonight as I am not really a musicals person but my friend is. Plus I am excited about pre-theatre Nandos If you see me, which is highly likely as the size of the theatre, feel free to say hello or vice versa haha! I'm wearing a checked pink/purple and black shirt and grey jeans |
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Post by londonmzfitz on Sept 2, 2016 15:11:46 GMT
Sat at Trafalgar 2 in A7 last night (and was last to the 2 man bench type seats, meaning half bum cheek was hovering in mid-air until the interval, resulting in back twinging today). If you are there watch your tootsies as cast clamber all over the tootsie type area.
As it was a later start than my normal theatre outings I decided I'd walk from my office in Southwark over Tower Bridge, have a drink and a look at the Thames, and catch a number 15 to Trafalgar Square. 7.10 and no bus - timetable says 25 minute journey .. do I get a cab? I toughed it out, got a bus counting down the minutes wondering if I would be better sprinting up the Strand - got there with 5 minutes to spare and found the delay going on and bar full of people.
Interesting overheard conversation in the ladies in the interval - with the delay both shows had the interval overlapping. The Naked Magicians is on at Trafalgar 1. "Didn't you know he'd pick on us"!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2016 18:36:12 GMT
Holy crap this theatre is tiny! Literally I stretch my legs and I am touching one of the boxes! Think I better keep my feet tucked for this one haha! Also should agree, front row, you literally are onstage! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2016 19:49:50 GMT
Interval... Ah I love it! It is just so, so good! The three girls at amazing and despite some brief lighting issues at the start (no delay tonight) it is in such good shape, particularly the performances from the girls! Lauren particularly is really surprising me with how good she is, and Lizzy is brilliant too. Ashleigh is obviously fantastic also, there vocals are insane! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2016 21:29:28 GMT
Oh I just loved it! I will report back properly later but I just loved it! The girls were sensational and it is just such a fun show! pretty much a full standing ovation bar maybe 5 people and so deserved! Got asked at interval by the American people behind me to stay behind for a few minutes. Was confused by agreed, turned out it was the Producers asking my thoughts and opinions of the show! Told them that it was brilliant, a stellar cast and transfer it immediately! And the woman of the two gave me a wink and said "lets see what the reviews are like first and go from there". So there is some hope people! |
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Post by charmedjean on Sept 2, 2016 21:44:34 GMT
Oh I just loved it! I will report back properly later but I just loved it! The girls were sensational and it is just such a fun show! pretty much a full standing ovation bar maybe 5 people and so deserved! Got asked at interval by the American people behind me to stay behind for a few minutes. Was confused by agreed, turned out it was the Producers asking my thoughts and opinions of the show! Told them that it was brilliant, a stellar cast and transfer it immediately! And the woman of the two gave me a wink and said "lets see what the reviews are like first and go from there". So there is some hope people! So thrilled to hear that you enjoyed it and well done for giving great feedback to the producers. It is a great show, I hope Press Night goes well next week and the show gets a transfer! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2016 21:11:48 GMT
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Their singing voices are fantastic, although I don't think anyone was ever doubting that, and they all go on such a beautiful and poignant journey over the course of the four very different acts. It would be difficult for me to single out a strongest performance, I think Lauren has the most difficult character to work with as Mary puts up a facade through most of the show and especially in act three is very much... hardened, I suppose. Ashleigh as Kathy was the performance that resonated with me the most, she is the organised one of the group and battles with the fact that she can plan everything except what she wants to do with her life.
