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Post by zsazsa on Jul 23, 2024 8:11:19 GMT
To open in Manchester in April 2025. Based on the 2001 movie.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 23, 2024 8:12:37 GMT
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Post by stevej678 on Jul 23, 2024 8:31:12 GMT
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Post by christya on Jul 23, 2024 8:48:27 GMT
If it doesn't open with We Will Rock You, pass.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Jul 23, 2024 8:51:46 GMT
Could be the new Spamalot. There is a market for comedy musicals based on this sort of stuff
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Post by thedrowsychaperone on Jul 23, 2024 8:53:09 GMT
I think this is actually a BRILLIANT film to adapt, bawdy, funny, and sexy - I think it could make for a brilliant show if done well.
I also imagine this will be a jukebox musical? The classic rock songs are a huge part of the DNA of the film and a big reason as to why it works...
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Post by christya on Jul 23, 2024 9:01:44 GMT
Seriously, if they pass on the chance to do 'We Will Rock You' complete with cast members out in the audience and the whole theatre doing the 'stomp-stomp-clap' then someone along the line has lost the plot.
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Post by thedrowsychaperone on Jul 23, 2024 9:08:00 GMT
Have just seen the show's Instagram page, a good trailer on there that confirms the show is "full of pop and rock bangers" (their words, not mine!)
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Post by benny20 on Jul 23, 2024 11:50:47 GMT
Not trying to be the next & Juliet then?  Hmmm. Hope its half as good |
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Post by Jon on Jul 23, 2024 11:57:10 GMT
I imagine most if not all of the film's soundtrack will be in the show. Can't think of any others that would fit at the moment, a lot of them are probably very expensive to license like Dream On by Aerosmith or Get It On by T-Rex
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Post by craigbowker on Jul 23, 2024 15:50:31 GMT
Never excited about jukebox musicals but at least this one's source material makes sense for it.
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Post by ntherooh on Jul 28, 2024 19:37:50 GMT
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Post by benny20 on Jul 28, 2024 20:13:12 GMT
Why not..never seen the film..I'll give it a go!! Its Manchester! |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 30, 2024 14:48:30 GMT
Never heard of it!
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Post by richey on Aug 2, 2024 21:42:51 GMT
Just thought I'd have a look at ticket prices- £135 for top price!
Haven't seen the film but was surprised there was a warning on the booking page about the production featuring nudity.
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Post by Jon on Aug 2, 2024 22:33:24 GMT
Just thought I'd have a look at ticket prices- £135 for top price! Haven't seen the film but was surprised there was a warning on the booking page about the production featuring nudity. I assume it's not going to that graphic since the original film was fairly tame, probably you see someone's naked bum at best. |
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Post by marob on Aug 2, 2024 23:07:50 GMT
I saw the film back when it first came on TV. Vaguely remember one of them being shown walking down a road naked. Only from behind, it’s only a PG. Turns out it was Paul Bettany, clip’s on YouTube. And looking at the clip it had a much better cast than it deserved.
Can’t help wondering how they’re going to do a jousting tournament on stage without it looking a bit ropey.
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Post by SilverFox on Aug 3, 2024 7:04:22 GMT
Just thought I'd have a look at ticket prices- £135 for top price! Haven't seen the film but was surprised there was a warning on the booking page about the production featuring nudity. Perhaps the Mancunians won't be able to afford clothes if they pay that for a ticket!  |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 17, 2024 10:19:27 GMT
“Contains explicit language and nudity, children under 4 will not be admitted”
Phew! Thanks for protecting the kids, ATG!
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Post by anthony40 on Oct 17, 2024 10:21:50 GMT
“Contains explicit language and nudity, children under 4 will not be admitted” Shield your eyes BurlyBeaR! |
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Post by happytobehere on Oct 17, 2024 12:44:18 GMT
Absolutely love the film, but i’ll have to wait to see if the cast can entice me to see it since Manchester is quite a trek for me.
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Post by Dave B on Oct 17, 2024 14:35:13 GMT
Absolutely love the film, but i’ll have to wait to see if the cast can entice me to see it since Manchester is quite a trek for me. They do claim that the Manchester run is "prior to the West End" if that helps. |
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Post by erik24601 on Oct 17, 2024 15:24:10 GMT
Absolutely love the film, but i’ll have to wait to see if the cast can entice me to see it since Manchester is quite a trek for me. They do claim that the Manchester run is "prior to the West End" if that helps. Don't they all....?  |
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Post by unseaworthy on Oct 17, 2024 17:47:14 GMT
“Contains explicit language and nudity, children under 4 will not be admitted” Phew! Thanks for protecting the kids, ATG! Nudity? Really??? |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 17, 2024 18:05:41 GMT
“Contains explicit language and nudity, children under 4 will not be admitted” Phew! Thanks for protecting the kids, ATG! Nudity? Really??? If you’re 5 and above, no worries. |
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Hmmm. Hope its half as good
