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Post by westendwendy on Nov 11, 2016 12:01:01 GMT
This is NOTHING like the RP production. Go see it. It wasn't the production that put me off, just the story and style of music. I think my tastes have changed though although maybe this is where my 'not listening to the music' before seeing a show really backfires as I'm sure I would've liked it back then too, although a bad production might've meant I liked it less. Just get a from stalls bench seat for 17.50 and see it. The show is sensational. Go go go |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2016 15:18:07 GMT
Tonight's show has been cancelled due to the indisposition of a principal cast member
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Post by d'James on Nov 11, 2016 15:24:18 GMT
Again?
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 11, 2016 15:44:23 GMT
It's the risk of Autumn/Winter shows, I can't believe they didn't cast some understudies just in case
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Post by d'James on Nov 11, 2016 15:48:10 GMT
Maybe they took the decision - and I know the wouldn't have taken it lightly - so that they don't have two cancel two shows tomorrow if they forced whichever actor on tonight.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2016 17:54:39 GMT
It's the risk of Autumn/Winter shows, I can't believe they didn't cast some understudies just in case Yeah, it's very strange not to have understudies. I can understand not having understudies for a show that only runs for a few weeks, but this one has a decent run. |
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Post by wickedgrin on Nov 11, 2016 18:42:29 GMT
Charing Cross Theatre barely pay the principle cast let alone have understudies.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2016 18:57:48 GMT
Hope they do not cancel as I am going tommorow
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Post by martin1965 on Nov 11, 2016 19:21:59 GMT
Im now going on 3 dec, hope this bug doesnt last! Bit surprised there arent understudies😕
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Post by Phantom of London on Nov 11, 2016 20:34:04 GMT
I would've thought that it would be hard to get an understudy in a principal role, that played an instrument.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 11, 2016 21:16:43 GMT
I would've thought that it would be hard to get an understudy in a principal role, that played an instrument. Mother, Father, Sarah, Younger Brother and Tateh are not hard to replace in this case. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2016 13:50:26 GMT
It's going ahead today apparently. Mother is to be played by someone else (didn't catch their name). At least that's what I was told when I booked today. If they cancel, I'm going to lose my rag (time).
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 12, 2016 14:06:44 GMT
Funnily enough, they don't do rush tickets for the matinees any more. They should be less choosy, considering that it's very far from being a sold out run.
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Post by Joseph Buquet on Nov 12, 2016 18:25:58 GMT
One of the producers came on before the show to say that Anita Louise Combe was ill, but they still wanted to go ahead with the show. So they'd found someone else to play Mother - a lady who'd played the part in another production a few months ago. Apparently she had only 3 hours' notice, but - other than the fact that she carried the script with her, you wouldn't have known. Huge reaction from the audience. Very impressive!
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 12, 2016 19:06:34 GMT
Trudi Camilleri is the name of the lady!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2016 19:39:28 GMT
Got back from the matinee and it was great. Trudi was phenomenal as mother, considering she had only a few hours of rehearsal she did really well. Her voice was great and she seemed like she had been part of the company from when it started. The rest of the cast were great as well. They all had great voices and it was increble how they could sing act dance as well as play instruments. This show is just incredible!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2016 0:03:08 GMT
Trudi Camilleri. What. A. Star.
Anita Whatsit Whosit was off sick so Trudi came to the rescue. 3 hours rehearsal and the book in her hand and she was amazing. She really only followed the book for the spoken bits, for the songs she was well away. Her 'Back To Before', while no Marin Mazzie (who could be?), was an audience winner. A very gracious cast giving her a well deserved push to the front as well.
Show was great, it's got the most thrilling opener and first act closer. Actor musician shows usually annoy me terribly but this one was rather well done I thought.
Jennifer Saayeng as Sarah is really quite the most astonishingly beautiful woman with a glorious voice. Her chemistry with Ako Mitchell as Coalhouse (also brilliant) is wonderful and I'd love to see them in something else together. She deserves to be a big star in London's glitzy West End. Also loved Gary Tushaw as Tateh. Probably the best performance of the lot IMO.
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Post by westendcub on Nov 13, 2016 9:37:39 GMT
Wow that is impressive and just showcases talent..3 hours prep.
Glad you guys enjoyed the show, I have been so impressed with the season thus far.
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Post by barelyathletic on Nov 18, 2016 14:33:13 GMT
Apparently cancelled again tonight due to more than one cast member being unwell. I've got a group in tomorrow and have been looking forward to this for ages. Fingers crossed but it's not looking hopeful.  Can't believe they don't have covers. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2016 16:33:57 GMT
Apparently cancelled again tonight due to more than one cast member being unwell. I've got a group in tomorrow and have been looking forward to this for ages. Fingers crossed but it's not looking hopeful. Can't believe they don't have covers. Yeah for such a long run they really should have covers. But for those who wondered how they can afford to put such a big cast in such a small theatre, there's your answer. |
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Post by viserys on Nov 19, 2016 8:04:17 GMT
I should have seen it yesterday evening, but yea, cancelled, Since I stupidly hadn't checked my email (which Ticketmaster sent in the early afternoon), I found out at 7pm. Managed a quick dash to St. Martin's Lane and a very last minute ticket to Half a Sixpence.
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Post by showtoones on Nov 19, 2016 18:31:05 GMT
Did the show go on as scheduled today? I read it was a concert version? Did they just stand and sing?
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 19, 2016 18:45:04 GMT
This must be the most troubled production since Spider Man. Too bad, I loved it when I saw it
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Post by sayers500 on Nov 19, 2016 18:54:02 GMT
Did the show go on as scheduled today? I read it was a concert version? Did they just stand and sing? It was a concert version today. All the cast were sat on stage and stood at the front when they were on. Was pretty disappointed as this concert performance really shows the narrative tedium and other problems with this musical. I'm sure, like Southerland's other productions, this would be an engaging production but this performance left me feeling cheated of a good production. |
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Post by showtoones on Nov 19, 2016 18:57:52 GMT
Who was out of the show that they couldn't do the whole thing?
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Can't believe they don't have covers.
