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Post by anthony40 on Jul 21, 2024 20:48:07 GMT
Look I don't know the structure of this place but I never understood why there wasn't a separate entrance for the theatre, rather than having to walk through the restaurant to do so.
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Jul 21, 2024 20:56:53 GMT
I guess having to walk past all the diners to get to the theatre would tempt you too book dining in the future…
Don’t think they’ve had a transfer since Fiddler. Can’t see bakers wife having more life
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Post by Jon on Jul 21, 2024 20:57:16 GMT
Louis Gaunt as Leo could potentially work?
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Post by Phantom of London on Jul 21, 2024 21:07:35 GMT
There is another entrance to the theatre, which goes past the owners office, so the theatre can have its own entrance. It is kind of tacky if you’re eating - having guests walk past you. I heard the restaurant is going to reopen but will be operated by a third party.
I just think the Menier as a production company has out grown the venue. They should look to move to somewhere bigger about 250 seats, with comfortable seating, no pillars, more wing/fly space, decent toilets. I am also not convinced of the safety of the venue if there was a fire.
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Post by blamerobots on Jul 21, 2024 21:19:16 GMT
I am also not convinced of the safety of the venue if there was a fire. When I saw Pacific Overtures I was laughing because it appeared like a Weatherspoons then opened into the simplistic, minimalistic museum set with guests walking about and such. Not to say that's a bad thing, and that has its charm for me, but the place wasn't looking top notch. I suppose if you're trying to produce serious, appearing like you're at the back of a pub doesn't look the greatest. |
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Post by marob on Jul 21, 2024 21:37:04 GMT
I knew Patrick Marber was involved in early Alan Partridge stuff, so wasn’t concerned about him not getting the comedy. But just looked at his Wikipedia and realised I’ve seen two shows he directed/wrote… Don Juan in Soho and Exit the King. Oh dear. Did not like either of them, and I’m usually pretty easily pleased.
Lack of set doesn’t concern me at all. I saw the Royal Exchange production and it was one of the best things I’ve seen there, though looking at the clips on YouTube it cold have done with a bigger band.
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Post by Jon on Jul 21, 2024 21:41:00 GMT
I knew Patrick Marber was involved in early Alan Partridge stuff, so wasn’t concerned about him not getting the comedy. But just looked at his Wikipedia and realised I’ve seen two shows he directed/wrote… Don Juan in Soho and Exit the King. Oh dear. Did not like either of them, and I’m usually pretty easily pleased. Lack of set doesn’t concern me at all. I saw the Royal Exchange production and it was one of the best things I’ve seen there, though looking at the clips on YouTube it cold have done with a bigger band. It's not Marber's directing that is the issue, it's the fact a musical is a very different beast to a play. |
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Post by showtoones on Jul 22, 2024 2:54:20 GMT
When do tix go on sale?
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Post by winonaforever on Jul 22, 2024 6:48:42 GMT
I'd really like to see The Producers, but not with any of the potential cast members mentioned here.
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Post by blamerobots on Jul 23, 2024 6:16:12 GMT
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Post by ilovewemusicals on Jul 23, 2024 6:33:59 GMT
I really hope the rumour from before of Jon Richardson as Leo is true as I’d love to see that.
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Post by blamerobots on Jul 23, 2024 6:36:52 GMT
Jon Richardson would be great stunt casting.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 23, 2024 7:44:08 GMT
I bet Zizi Strallen is banging down their doors to play Ulla
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Post by Being Alive on Jul 23, 2024 7:56:27 GMT
Jon Richardson would be great stunt casting. No thanks. I hope as it's the Menier they go for proper MT stars for this. |
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Post by theatrenerd on Jul 23, 2024 8:31:05 GMT
Omid Djalili would have been a great Bialystock if he wasn’t already on tour then.
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Post by thedrowsychaperone on Jul 23, 2024 8:50:50 GMT
Jon Richardson would be great stunt casting. No thanks. I hope as it's the Menier they go for proper MT stars for this. Like Marcus Brigstocke! |
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Post by Being Alive on Jul 23, 2024 9:15:05 GMT
No thanks. I hope as it's the Menier they go for proper MT stars for this. Like Marcus Brigstocke! You'd hope producers is an easier sell than Barnum! |
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Post by blamerobots on Jul 23, 2024 9:45:57 GMT
Jon Richardson would be great stunt casting. No thanks. I hope as it's the Menier they go for proper MT stars for this. I suppose so. A stunt cast could either go two ways, it being great and a celebrity showing off talent not usually seen, or a panto. |
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Post by fluxcapacitor on Jul 23, 2024 10:00:07 GMT
There is another entrance to the theatre, which goes past the owners office, so the theatre can have its own entrance. It is kind of tacky if you’re eating - having guests walk past you. I heard the restaurant is going to reopen but will be operated by a third party. I just think the Menier as a production company has out grown the venue. They should look to move to somewhere bigger about 250 seats, with comfortable seating, no pillars, more wing/fly space, decent toilets. I am also not convinced of the safety of the venue if there was a fire. I would have agreed in its heyday, but they struggle to fill this space as it stands! |
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Post by Jon on Jul 23, 2024 10:10:07 GMT
That artwork is very basic.
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Post by blamerobots on Jul 23, 2024 10:35:59 GMT
Yea, looks like temporary art!
Although, I wonder if this will be a gritty new reinterpretation set in some Eastern European country with a struggling theatre district and maybe it'll be immersive or something something.
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Post by theatrefan62 on Jul 23, 2024 11:00:55 GMT
At first I thought it was basic, but it's growing on me. It's relevant for the show. Maybe add some cast images at a later date
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Post by showtoones on Jul 23, 2024 13:18:41 GMT
It’s supposed to be the writing of a script cover? That’s what I got from it.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 23, 2024 14:22:01 GMT
I actually like the logo/art… simple… but doesn’t scream comedy. Maybe that’s a good thing!
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 23, 2024 14:22:11 GMT
It’s supposed to be the writing of a script cover? That’s what I got from it. Definitely that |
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