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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2018 15:42:57 GMT
What was interesting, I went with my Mum last night and she didn't know what was going to happen at all. She didn't know a single thing about the story. And at interval, she turned to me and did "oh it's all going to end in tears, something is going to happen to the mother's". Which I suppose is true in the end.
Also, I never realised Mrs Lyons part in the Finale when I first saw it. I didn't realise she was the one who showed Mickey and therefore caused him to go crazy. I thought he just found out himself. I must say, that has changed my view of her entirely now!
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Post by theatreian on Apr 25, 2018 15:47:07 GMT
Yes it is so well written by Willy Russell. A simple story with many strands running through it.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2018 17:31:49 GMT
'Blood Brothers' isn't 'Blood Brothers' without Lyn Paul. Or a Nolan.
Pleased to hear she's still giving it some wellie at almost 70. One of the most underrated female singers of the 70s in my opinion. She's the same age as Lulu. Great to see the pensioners still tearing up the stage.
Barbara who?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2018 17:41:31 GMT
I did notice during the Madman scene, the Narrator was alot more careful in grabbing Lyn when she tried to run off as compared to Niki when I last saw the show, was quite literally swung about by the Narrator back in 2011 when I saw it.
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Post by Seriously on Apr 25, 2018 17:51:29 GMT
What was interesting, I went with my Mum last night and she didn't know what was going to happen at all. She didn't know a single thing about the story. And at interval, she turned to me and did "oh it's all going to end in tears, something is going to happen to the mother's". Which I suppose is true in the end. Did she not notice the Overture, where the two dead bodies are lying on stretchers? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2018 17:54:00 GMT
What was interesting, I went with my Mum last night and she didn't know what was going to happen at all. She didn't know a single thing about the story. And at interval, she turned to me and did "oh it's all going to end in tears, something is going to happen to the mother's". Which I suppose is true in the end. Did she not notice the Overture, where the two dead bodies are lying on stretchers? Well I asked her about that too after the show and she figured it would end up being a whole conscience thing, or a red herring to what would actually happen. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2018 17:54:20 GMT
Did she not notice the Overture, where the two dead bodies are lying on stretchers? Well now I know Lyn is getting on a bit but really . . . |
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Post by MrsCondomine on May 10, 2018 8:20:40 GMT
Anyone else think the current tour Sammy (Danny Taylor) is a bit of alright ('spesh when he's got his Status Quo jacket on...)?
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Post by daniel on May 20, 2018 19:05:44 GMT
Confirmation that this week will be Lyn Paul's final performances as Mrs Johnstone.
What do we reckon, Maureen Nolan back for the Autumn tour?
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Post by d'James on May 20, 2018 19:08:25 GMT
I need a recording of Lyn singing Tell Me It’s Not True at least.
I want Faye from Steps to do it. Maybe not yet though, when she’s a bit older.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 20, 2018 19:14:07 GMT
Colleen waiting in the wings.... 🙄
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2018 19:31:03 GMT
Sarah Jane Buckley has been Mrs Lyons on last few tours and Lyn's understudy so must be in with a shout at getting the role.
Colleen would be interesting but with Loose Women and her magazine columns would she have time or want to go all around the country on a tour. Plus her TV and media work is likely well paid so would Bill offer her anything like that amount?
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Post by drowseychap on May 21, 2018 0:05:45 GMT
I saw Lyn years ago and she was amazing ... and gy all the comments still is .... there must be loads in the wings waiting to take over .... Coleen please no 😮. Berni for me was the best Nolan followed by Linda ..... Melanie c my weakest Stephanie Lawrence still my all time no 1 .... bless her ..... hmmmmm I wonder who next Jane Macdonald maybe  ? |
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Post by theatreian on May 21, 2018 7:21:28 GMT
My guess is that Maureen Nolan may be back . She is free from end of May after her run in Menopause the Musical.
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Post by greeny11 on May 21, 2018 16:38:23 GMT
Lyn Paul is a good Mrs J, but she really is too old for the role now, so it'll be nice to see someone different in the part.
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Post by richey on May 22, 2018 7:52:39 GMT
Saw it last night and whilst Lyn Paul was incredible, she was showing her age by the last scene.
It's been a few years since I've seen it and I felt pretty underwhelmed. Have there been changes to some of the orchestrations? There were bits I didn't remember from when I'd seen it previously, particularly in 'Take a Letter Miss Jones" and the band was far too loud on some songs, drowning out the vocals.
The narrator was awful, slurring lots of words so he just sounded a bit simple most of the time. And I've never had a problem with the adults as kids thing until but it only works if the actors aren't too old. It really was implausible last night, esp with Eddie.
On the plus side it looks like the set has had a freshen up.
I know it's coming but every time that gun shot gets me. I jumped right out of my seat and grabbed my other half. Glad I got to see it with Lyn before she rerires from the role but I don't think I'll be rushing to see it again anytime soon
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Post by musicalmarge on May 22, 2018 8:08:28 GMT
Who is the narrator??
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Post by richey on May 22, 2018 8:17:55 GMT
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Post by richey on May 22, 2018 8:50:33 GMT
Sarah Jane Buckley has been Mrs Lyons on last few tours and Lyn's understudy so must be in with a shout at getting the role. Colleen would be interesting but with Loose Women and her magazine columns would she have time or want to go all around the country on a tour. Plus her TV and media work is likely well paid so would Bill offer her anything like that amount? hope not, she really overacted as mrs Lyons last night. |
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Post by daniel on May 23, 2018 10:35:22 GMT
I also saw this on Monday and sadly have to echo many of richey's thoughts. It's one of my favourite shows and I've now seen it 13 times over the last 10 years, but something was missing on Monday. Lyn Paul is great, but she is looking too old now. She's had a fantastic run with the show over the last 20 years and I hope she enjoys her retirement. Still don't like Sarah Jane Buckley as Mrs Lyons. As richey said, she massively over acts. Annoying! I've seen Mark Hutchinson as Eddie before and liked him, but I wasn't convinced this time. He does look far too old anyway, but I found his portrayal a little wooden this time. Perhaps an off day, but a shame nevertheless. Didn't like Mathew Craig as the Narrator. He didn't have the commanding stage presence that Dean Chisnall (most recently) had...he was kinda just there. Good voice, but the accent wobbled at times and I thought his diction could have been better. Nice to see Danny Taylor back as Sammy. He's fantastic in the role, but again does look about 20 years too old for it now. Sean Jones gets away with the age thing, not sure why it's different for him! He's still fantastic in the role, and it's always a pleasure to see him perform. I too noticed some changes in the orchestrations, particularly during the various iterations of Shoes Upon The Table. Does anyone know if there's definitely been an update or if it was just an over enthusiastic band on Monday? Show is still great and I look forward to seeing it again next year, but I hope they recast some of the roles. |
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Post by theatreian on May 25, 2018 16:26:45 GMT
Just found out that Maureen Nolan is having a facelift next week. She is 64 soon, so maybe she wont be in the autumn tour or maybe she will as she will look 34!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2018 16:35:30 GMT
Linzi Hateley posted on Twitter this afternoon that she was having her first sing through of one of her favourite musicals - a bucket list part - in an iconic show (non-West End). The replies seem to suggest it's Blood Brothers.
I've not seen Blood Brothers in about 10 years, but if Linzi is the new Mrs Johnstone, I will definitely make an effort to catch the tour.
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Post by daniel on Jul 24, 2018 18:06:36 GMT
Linzi Hateley posted on Twitter this afternoon that she was having her first sing through of one of her favourite musicals - a bucket list part - in an iconic show (non-West End). The replies seem to suggest it's Blood Brothers.
I've not seen Blood Brothers in about 10 years, but if Linzi is the new Mrs Johnstone, I will definitely make an effort to catch the tour.
now that would be exciting! If so I would expect Kenwright to cast someone famous (ish) as the Narrator. |
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Post by theatreian on Jul 25, 2018 10:50:44 GMT
Yes here's hoping. Would love to see Linzi in this. She would be amazing.
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Post by tommy on Jul 25, 2018 15:20:57 GMT
Or might be 'Cats', as that show is also touring again and could be considered iconic:)
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