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Post by oxfordsimon on Oct 3, 2024 21:32:30 GMT
www.murderfortwo.co.uk/I saw this charming piece tonight a week later than intended as I could get there for press night last week due to the weather. Chipping Norton theatre is a wonderful little space. About 120 seats. Very quaint. The musical is a two hander/one piano murder mystery full of clever characterisation and witty lyrics. The musical is not hugely memorable but certainly works in context as a series of well crafted pastiches. The two cast are great both vocally and physically It is a good, if unchallenging, night out if it is coming to a space near you.
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Post by Phantom of London on Oct 3, 2024 21:51:35 GMT
I had a look, it is a nightmare to get to by public transport. I do drive but would be expensive to drive to like a tank of petrol, also it is a nonsense to drive that far to see a show, which is a shame as I have just been to Great Malvern for the first time and that is a wonderful train ride through the lovely Cotswolds.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Oct 3, 2024 21:56:49 GMT
There are a range of other venues that might be easier.
The Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds
9th - 12th October
Cast, Doncaster
15th - 16th October
Lichfield Garrick Theatre
17th - 19th October
The Quarry Theatre, Bedford
25th - 26th October
Mercury Theatre, Colchester
29th - 30th October
Theatre Royal, Winchester
31st October - 2nd November
New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich
5th - 9th November
The Corn Exchange, Newbury
12th - 13th November
Berry Theatre, Eastleigh
14th November
Tacchi Morris Arts Centre, Taunton
15th - 16th November
Quite extensive from such a tiny venue
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 3, 2024 23:11:00 GMT
Ah, so nice to see someone make a thread for this!
This is my neck of the woods and I've been involved with that theatre for more time than I care to admit.
Great show - do check it out if it comes near you on tour!
(And yes, public transport is a Nightmare 😂)
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Post by Phantom of London on Oct 3, 2024 23:20:24 GMT
There are a range of other venues that might be easier. The Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 9th - 12th October Cast, Doncaster 15th - 16th October Lichfield Garrick Theatre 17th - 19th October The Quarry Theatre, Bedford 25th - 26th October Mercury Theatre, Colchester 29th - 30th October Theatre Royal, Winchester 31st October - 2nd November New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich 5th - 9th November The Corn Exchange, Newbury 12th - 13th November Berry Theatre, Eastleigh 14th November Tacchi Morris Arts Centre, Taunton 15th - 16th November Quite extensive from such a tiny venue I would like to see this in the original venue, especially as it is such a beautiful part of the world. I might catch this in one of the venues you posted so kindly. I think I did see this once at the Arts Theatre in London with Ramin Karimloo & Kerry Ellis? |
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 3, 2024 23:25:09 GMT
Think you're confusing it with Murder Ballad - which is wildly different!
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Post by oxfordsimon on Oct 3, 2024 23:26:05 GMT
Chipping is served with a direct bus from Oxford so it is possible on public transport particularly if you can combine it with a show in Oxford.
But being able to drive the 14 miles from home does help!
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Post by Phantom of London on Oct 3, 2024 23:35:58 GMT
Think you're confusing it with Murder Ballad - which is wildly different! Oh it was Murder Ballad, my bad. So has Murder For Two played here? I have a feeing I have seen it. Chipping is served with a direct bus from Oxford so it is possible on public transport particularly if you can combine it with a show in Oxford. But being able to drive the 14 miles from home does help! I cannot get down this week as The Cripple of Innishmore in Liverpool on Saturday, think I need to bookmark that venue and in the summer combine with a visit to the zoo in Burford. Might get down to the tour. |
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Post by anita on Oct 4, 2024 9:00:00 GMT
Saw this twice at the Other Palace some years ago. It is good fun.
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