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Post by anthony on Apr 13, 2023 22:24:56 GMT
Her Majesty’s will officially become His Majesty’s on 6th May.
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Post by PhantomLesmisSaigon on Apr 14, 2023 10:16:35 GMT
Her Majesty’s will officially become His Majesty’s on 6th May. That's going to be so strange, has it always done that with the monarch? Also, has anyone seen Jon Robyns yet? I want to know if he's worth booking for or whether to wait for the next Gant show. |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Apr 14, 2023 12:39:09 GMT
Her Majesty’s will officially become His Majesty’s on 6th May. That's going to be so strange, has it always done that with the monarch? Yes, since Victoria was crowned. And ever earlier it changed from Queen's Theatre to King's Theatre when George I became king |
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Post by westendboy on Apr 14, 2023 15:52:18 GMT
That's going to be so strange, has it always done that with the monarch? Yes, since Victoria was crowned. And ever earlier it changed from Queen's Theatre to King's Theatre when George I became king I assume when you say the 'Queen's Theatre', you're referring to what is now the 'Sondheim'? |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Apr 14, 2023 15:56:37 GMT
Yes, since Victoria was crowned. And ever earlier it changed from Queen's Theatre to King's Theatre when George I became king I assume when you say the 'Queen's Theatre', you're referring to what is now the 'Sondheim'? Nope, the theatre that was on the spot of Her Majesty's Theatre was called Queen's Theatre when it opened in the 18th century |
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Post by AddisonMizner on Apr 14, 2023 22:10:44 GMT
I saw this at Her Majesty’s for the first time in years tonight. It was very much on a whim - I was in town with nothing to see as the Carmen at the Royal Albert Hall I was meant to be seeing had been cancelled. After trying and failing to get day seats for other shows, I picked up a cheap £40 ticket for this.
Overall, really enjoyed it - a solid 3 star production. I thought the leads were good, including Jon Robyns as the Phantom. The voice is maybe a bit too ‘pop’ for me for Phantom, but that is a personal preference. Paige was Christine, and I enjoyed her also.
Last time I saw this here, it was old, creaky and in need of an update. Obviously, this has happened now, but I actually think it has lost something. There are set pieces that clearly impressed the audience - ‘Masquerade’ at the top of Act 2 made people gasp tonight, the horse was impressive, as was the chandelier (actually falling at speed and giving that sense of peril), but otherwise it is just missing the something that gives it that ‘wow’ factor, that extra oomph that really lifts it.
The reduced orchestra actually sounded okay, but the music doesn’t have the shivers down the spine reaction that it used to. Whether that is just because I have slightly outgrown Phantom though it is hard to say.
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Post by theatrefan77 on Apr 14, 2023 22:50:15 GMT
I agree there's something missing. For me reduced orchestra doesn't sound as good as the full one in the previous production, and the show in general doesn't move me the way it used to.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 18, 2023 19:39:39 GMT
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Post by anthony on Apr 20, 2023 18:50:44 GMT
Probably Barbour. Whilst I love Earl and he's probably my favourite English-speaking Phantom, my ultimate favourite Phantom is Thomas Borchert: . At around 3:15! |
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Post by anthony on Apr 20, 2023 18:52:25 GMT
As a side note, incredibly jealous of anyone there tonight. Ashley Stillburn (who left Phantom to start teacher training) is back as emergency cover to play Phantom tonight. He was 3rd cover last year and I think only actually performed the role twice.
Anyone know if he'll be there tomorrow too?!
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Post by michaell8 on Apr 20, 2023 21:34:55 GMT
I was there tonight and he was great  I don't know if he will be there tomorrow. If I could have somehow swapped with you Anthony I would have gladly done it so that you could have watched it tonight I hope you get the chance to see him. Best wishes to you my friend |
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Post by richey on Apr 21, 2023 19:30:01 GMT
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Post by anthony on Apr 22, 2023 10:17:19 GMT
I was there tonight and he was great I don't know if he will be there tomorrow. If I could have somehow swapped with you Anthony I would have gladly done it so that you could have watched it tonight I hope you get the chance to see him. Best wishes to you my friend Glad he was great! He performed last night too. I've just booked tickets for the matinee in the hope he'll be there again. If not, it's not the end of the world as it just means I'll see Jon, which I'd be happy with anyway (or Gant/Hume, which I also would be happy with!) Edit: They've just announced that he's doing today's performances! |
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Post by michaell8 on Apr 22, 2023 10:52:16 GMT
I was there tonight and he was great I don't know if he will be there tomorrow. If I could have somehow swapped with you Anthony I would have gladly done it so that you could have watched it tonight I hope you get the chance to see him. Best wishes to you my friend Glad he was great! He performed last night too. I've just booked tickets for the matinee in the hope he'll be there again. If not, it's not the end of the world as it just means I'll see Jon, which I'd be happy with anyway (or Gant/Hume, which I also would be happy with!) Edit: They've just announced that he's doing today's performances! Good good ! Let us know what you think |
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Post by Sven on Apr 22, 2023 15:47:34 GMT
Very interesting interview with former Phantom and resident director Jim Paterson, about the differences in direction between London and New York, about the tour and John Owen Jones' thoughts on that, and a lot more! The House Where Phantom Lived - The Theatre Times |
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Post by michaell8 on Apr 22, 2023 19:25:09 GMT
Very interesting interview with former Phantom and resident director Jim Paterson, about the differences in direction between London and New York, about the tour and John Owen Jones' thoughts on that, and a lot more! The House Where Phantom Lived - The Theatre TimesSven that was very interesting Thanks for sharing! |
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Post by anthony on Apr 23, 2023 10:24:29 GMT
So, Stillburn was great. His Final Lair was great. My other half isn't a Phantom fan and just has to put up with being dragged every so often. He complains that everyone plays the roles the same, so he doesn't understand why I want to see different people play the role. However, he teared up during Stillburn's "Christine, I love you".
Quite a few people off still - we had a lot of split tracks. It was interesting because so many people played the roles in such different (sometimes odd) ways. We had Michelle Cornelius, the 2nd u/s Mme Giry (I've seen the production 6 times whilst Francesca Ellis has been Mme Giry, but I haven't actually seen her! I've always had Emma Harris, the u/s! and I've genuinely never seen Mme Giry be played like this before. She played the role less cold (for example, she laughs when Meg says "Rehearsals, always rehearsal") she also came in throwing that cane around like Thor's hammer at times. Was interesting to see, but quite removed from the character we know.
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Post by steve10086 on Apr 29, 2023 12:41:16 GMT
My first sighting of the new (or old, or both!) theatre name:   |
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Post by A.Ham on Apr 29, 2023 16:54:22 GMT
With my rush visit for Ain’t Too Proud cancelled, I decided on a last minute reunion with an old faithful and caught this afternoon’s Phantom matinee. I’m a big Les Mis fan and have seen Jon Robyns in that multiple times so was keen to see his Phantom.
Definitely wasn’t disappointed, and he seemed more commanding than Killian if I’m comparing. He sounded great, and I loved Holly-Anne Hull as Christine. Was sat on the far side of the dress, probably the wrong side as a lot happens stage left and not much stage right, but as I got my ticket at 14.28 I can’t complain. Used a £25 lottery theatre token too so wasn’t bad value at all.
And can confirm they’ve already changed the name on the signage outside - noticed the ‘His’ on my way out after the show (no time to spot it on the way in!). Will upload some photos if someone can tell me how to do it on mobile.
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 30, 2023 9:00:46 GMT
And can confirm they’ve already changed the name on the signage outside - noticed the ‘His’ on my way out after the show (no time to spot it on the way in!). Will upload some photos if someone can tell me how to do it on mobile. You'll need to scroll down to the bottom ⬇️ and switch, temporarily, to Desktop mode. Then follow BurlyBeaR's handy guide: theatreboard.co.uk/thread/9545/spoilers-pics-forum-mysteries-explained |
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Post by A.Ham on Apr 30, 2023 11:12:51 GMT
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Post by A.Ham on Apr 30, 2023 11:17:42 GMT
Thank you TallPaul - bit fiddly but will be easier next time!
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 30, 2023 12:33:58 GMT
Thank you TallPaul - bit fiddly but will be easier next time! Yes it is, and yes it will be. Thanks for sharing. Have they not bothered with an apostrophe? |
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Post by A.Ham on Apr 30, 2023 13:49:27 GMT
Thank you TallPaul - bit fiddly but will be easier next time! Yes it is, and yes it will be. Thanks for sharing. Have they not bothered with an apostrophe? I thought the same when I looked at my photos. There’s one on the main sign (higher up) but not on the marquee overhanging the entrance. It bugged me as soon as I noticed! |
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Post by A.Ham on Apr 30, 2023 13:55:14 GMT
 I seem to have done something wrong when adding this photo first time. You can see the apostrophe in this one! |
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I don't know if he will be there tomorrow. If I could have somehow swapped with you Anthony I would have gladly done it so that you could have watched it tonight 
