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Post by showgirl on Mar 13, 2018 19:34:54 GMT
I was wondering about a day trip to catch it in Leeds while I'm on holiday in Yorkshire, but even for a midweek matinee the prices are ludicrous, so I'll wait for it to reach London and for offers to appear.
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Post by shady23 on Mar 13, 2018 20:24:25 GMT
I feel lucky prices in Newcastle are from ten pound. Bargain!
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Post by TallPaul on Mar 14, 2018 13:57:33 GMT
From £10.50 in Nottingham...which is why I'm seeing it in Nottingham, rather than Leeds, York or Salford.
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Post by haz23 on Mar 16, 2018 11:34:42 GMT
Managed to get one of the last few remaining tickets for the Newcastle run, though for £60 I thought it was a bit pricey. Looking forward to it though, and to seeing Fleeshman & his guns again.
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Post by shady23 on Mar 16, 2018 15:14:17 GMT
24 shows left in Newcastle and only 33 tickets left in total.
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Post by shady23 on Mar 19, 2018 21:39:04 GMT
One of the cast lost their voice tonight so Sting went on in their place.
Brilliant!
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Post by shady23 on Mar 20, 2018 20:05:52 GMT
The entire Newcastle run is now sold out.
Press night tonight with an extra special performance from Sting (standard) and exciting celebrities in the audience like Alan Shearer, Denise "don't mention the panto" Welch, Joe Mcelderry and Ricky Wilson.
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Post by Mark on Mar 20, 2018 21:05:28 GMT
I’m going next Tuesday which oddly starts at 6pm. Anyone know the reason for the early start, I hadn’t paid much attention when I booked.
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Post by shady23 on Mar 20, 2018 21:15:53 GMT
The northern stage like to do these, they call them a "straight from work performance".
There's also a post show discussion on Tuesday which I assume all ticket holders can stay for?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2018 17:38:46 GMT
4 stars from Billington in The Guardian.
5 stars The Stage,
4 stars Daily Telegraph
3 stars The Times
4 stars WOS
Pretty good reviews all told, I’m looking forwards to catching it on tour somewhere.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2018 17:43:13 GMT
Any chance of this coming to London?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2018 17:49:56 GMT
Pull quote from Billington - “it may be too good for London”
That’ll look good on tube posters.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 22, 2018 17:55:50 GMT
I booked for the Lowry but every time I read something about it can’t help feeling it sounds really dreary.
Worthy and dreary.
And it’s by Sting. Who I can’t abide. I don’t know what I was thinking.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2018 18:01:44 GMT
You'll be driven to tears.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Mar 22, 2018 19:09:07 GMT
I booked for the Lowry but every time I read something about it can’t help feeling it sounds really dreary. Worthy and dreary. And it’s by Sting. Who I can’t abide. I don’t know what I was thinking. Lots of wine may be required 🍷 |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 22, 2018 19:27:21 GMT
I booked for the Lowry but every time I read something about it can’t help feeling it sounds really dreary. Worthy and dreary. And it’s by Sting. Who I can’t abide. I don’t know what I was thinking. Lots of wine may be required 🍷 I’m not sure that’s going to be enough. I just read The Stage’s 5 star review and even that was dreary. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2018 19:30:16 GMT
Lots of wine may be required 🍷 I’m not sure that’s going to be enough. I just read The Stage’s 5 star review and even that was dreary. Have you tried reading the review drunk? |
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Post by Phantom of London on Mar 22, 2018 22:03:02 GMT
Managed to get one of the last few remaining tickets for the Newcastle run, though for £60 I thought it was a bit pricey. Looking forward to it though, and to seeing Fleeshman & his guns again. I had to bite the bullet myself and pay £60, I had cat care issues to arrange, then it sold out and this week some tickets became available. Thought this would be a great musical to see in its native territory. |
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Post by TallPaul on Mar 23, 2018 14:05:52 GMT
The Times revue is really, really positive, but they then spoil it by giving it only 3 stars. In my book, a 3 star production is only average. |
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Post by Mark on Mar 27, 2018 21:12:57 GMT
A really great show. Fantastic cast and the physical production design is really quite impressive. The projections are particularly strong and work really well for this production.
I stayed back for the post show talk tonight and it seems there is definitely a hope for this production to continue after the current tour. A question in particular asked about a return to northern stage next year and it certainly seems that’s on the cards.
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Post by shady23 on Mar 29, 2018 17:48:48 GMT
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Post by haz23 on Mar 29, 2018 21:22:16 GMT
Saw the matinee today and it was phenomenal. The set and projections did it for me, they were so slick and clever. Some really great performances from everyone and it’s so refreshing to see a tight ensemble where each actor gets their own standout moment. It’s got a great message and I really hope it gets the same recognition on tour that it does here in Newcastle, they really deserve it.
Go and see it!
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Post by shady23 on Mar 29, 2018 21:43:59 GMT
I've just been in Liverpool and it visits there in April so there are huge bus stop posters everywhere and a huge backdrop up in front of the theatre. Can see it doing very well there!
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Post by sophizoey on Mar 29, 2018 23:21:51 GMT
Sadly going to miss this while its in Newcastle. However I saw one of the crew on the bus from town tonight and I hope everyone likes Malteaser easter eggs because by the looks of it they're all getting those.
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Post by shady23 on Mar 30, 2018 15:12:49 GMT
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