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Post by nottobe on Aug 2, 2024 17:41:51 GMT
Two shows I think would be very good and new choices for Chichester would be Damn Yankees or Bye Bye Birdie. Quite American shows that hopefully wouldn't get lost but I can imagine they could be cast with some good names.
Also would love a new version of Chicago not linked to the Fosse one at all but that seems very unlikely.
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Post by danb on Aug 2, 2024 17:47:16 GMT
I’m still surprised that ‘South Pacific’ didn’t transfer into a central West End house. That cast was as good as it gets, and sticking it into Sadlers Wells didn’t show a lot of faith. The programming comes across as a bit flaky at times, deliberately avoiding money makers for whatever reason. At least they had a plan with ‘Oliver’ this year which should boost their coffers at least. It’s not a uni drama society, it’s a commercial theatre with a quite specific audience. Play to it! Take their money.
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Post by Jon on Aug 2, 2024 17:49:37 GMT
I’m still surprised that ‘South Pacific’ didn’t transfer into a central West End house. That cast was as good as it gets, and sticking it into Sadlers Wells didn’t show a lot of faith. The programming comes across as a bit flaky at times, deliberately avoiding money makers for whatever reason. At least they had a plan with ‘Oliver’ this year which should boost their coffers at least. It’s not a uni drama society, its a commercial theatre with a quite specific audience. None were available when they announced their plan for the London run. |
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Post by danb on Aug 2, 2024 17:52:36 GMT
I’m still surprised that ‘South Pacific’ didn’t transfer into a central West End house. That cast was as good as it gets, and sticking it into Sadlers Wells didn’t show a lot of faith. The programming comes across as a bit flaky at times, deliberately avoiding money makers for whatever reason. At least they had a plan with ‘Oliver’ this year which should boost their coffers at least. It’s not a uni drama society, its a commercial theatre with a quite specific audience. None were available when they announced their plan for the London run. They could easily have waited for one. One of their major patrons owns a few! 🤣 |
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