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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2017 17:51:13 GMT
Well, I'm a Frances fan to the end too. The pairing is irresistible.Many people said the same when I made a 'brief appearance' with Frances when she performed her one woman show, Beneath The Dress at the Menier five years ago... Like you, a Frances fan from the beginning, I have been lucky enough to catch her in nearly everything she's done. I was sitting on the front row at the Menier that night, when she came up to me mid-song, snatched my wine and took a gulp! She then handed my glass to my partner, and dragged me onto the stage. I suddenly felt sick. Not really sick, but that awful feeling when you know you've been picked on and forced into doing something against your will, knowing that everyone is looking at you... But then I thought, "You've been dragged up onto the stage by Frances f***ing Ruffelle for God's sake! Go for it!!!" So when she suddenly threw her legs around me and leaned back, I spun her round (faster than I think she thought I'd go!) and the rest is a complet blur...! All I know is we got lots of whoops and cheers and she told me afterwards how good I was when I got her to autograph my Children of Eden CD! Louise Gold and Peter Polycarpou, who were both in the audience, asked how long we had rehearsed (how kind of them!) although Arlene Phillips, who was also present, declined to comment...! The cow! (I did like Victoria Hamilton-Barritt in A Chorus Line but she ain't up there with Frances for me. Not yet anyway!) |
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Post by d'James on Feb 13, 2017 18:03:39 GMT
Haha. Frances jumped on me when she performed that same show at The Garrick. I, too, span her round. Little did I know there was a speaker hanging nearby which if I'd been an inch or two out could've ended disastrously. Thankfully it didn't and the show went on brilliantly. Still shiver when I think what could've happened though.
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Post by Mark on Feb 13, 2017 19:20:23 GMT
Oh god I'm sitting centre row A when I see this 😂
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2017 19:58:09 GMT
I'm going on Wednesday.
I might sing Frankie Ruffle's Eurovision entry to her during the quiet moments. I think she'll really like that.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2017 20:29:25 GMT
I'm going on Wednesday. I might sing Frankie Ruffle's Eurovision entry to her during the quiet moments. I think she'll really like that. We will rise. We will fall. And we will be free! I'm gonna sing U.N.C.O.U.P.L.E.D when I go :-) |
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Post by westendcub on Feb 13, 2017 22:12:19 GMT
I'm going on Wednesday. I might sing Frankie Ruffle's Eurovision entry to her during the quiet moments. I think she'll really like that. Going on Wednesday night too...Howdy!!! |
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Post by bellboard27 on Feb 13, 2017 22:29:00 GMT
Just been. In good shape for first show. It's pretty wild! Run time 2h 25 but 1st half 1h 10. Stage is not high (stomach level for row A) and those cheap side seats are not blocked by any set (except a bed occasionally). However, rows A and B are in a splash zone. I had a gin beforehand - appropriate.
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Post by macksennett on Feb 13, 2017 22:42:08 GMT
How was Donna McKechnie? How big is her role?
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Post by bellboard27 on Feb 13, 2017 22:48:55 GMT
How was Donna McKechnie? How big is her role? She was very good. Important, but not lead, role as the has-been performer with quite a range of emotions. |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Feb 13, 2017 22:56:52 GMT
How was Donna McKechnie? How big is her role? She was very good. Important, but not lead, role as the has-been performer with quite a range of emotions. It's a bit of a diva's cameo, like Carlotta in Follies |
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Post by d'James on Feb 13, 2017 23:56:17 GMT
Just been. In good shape for first show. It's pretty wild! Run time 2h 25 but 1st half 1h 10. Stage is not high (stomach level for row A) and those cheap side seats are not blocked by any set (except a bed occasionally). However, rows A and B are in a splash zone. I had a gin beforehand - appropriate. Splash zone. Uh-oh. |
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Post by zermatt on Feb 14, 2017 0:36:52 GMT
Splash zone? Hopefully to do with the bathtubs of gin! Can't wait to see this next week. Big fan of Victoria HB and Simon Thomas. Plus, will be great to see John Owen Jones sing something other than Valjean or The Phantom!
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Post by littlesally on Feb 14, 2017 0:59:30 GMT
At the first preview tonight, having seen and loved it on Broadway.
Had forgotten how frenetic the first act was, not helped tonight by some sound problems. Friends who were new to it were unimpressed (probably due to the sound) but the ret of us were bowled over! Second act was much stronger.
Performances from all the leads were superb. Such a pleasure to finally see Donna M!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2017 8:40:02 GMT
I'd love to have a bath in gin...
Very excited to hear JOJ sing ANYTHING else, I love the man but if I hear him sing 'Bring him Home' once more I'll be throwing loaves of bread at him.
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Post by bellboard27 on Feb 14, 2017 9:01:53 GMT
I'd love to have a bath in gin... . [ Recommended. But be vigilant about what happens to the slice of lemon. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2017 9:08:29 GMT
I'd love to have a bath in gin... . [ Recommended. But be vigilant about what happens to the slice of lemon. oof that's not something you want to try and explain to a medical professional... |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2017 9:24:59 GMT
Oooo it sounds good!  really excited to see it this weekend now! I just saw a picture of thr programme on Instagram, its a really nice looking one, shaped ala Memphis programmes as opposed to the old St. James ones.  |
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Post by zak97 on Feb 14, 2017 10:29:45 GMT
Lots of front row £10/£20 tickets available from the last week of February/first week of March
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2017 10:34:58 GMT
I don't really know who the target audience is in complete honesty... like, who are they qiming this at?
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Post by d'James on Feb 14, 2017 10:39:22 GMT
I really hope they do posters of the main promo shot.
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Post by theatremadhatter on Feb 14, 2017 11:23:12 GMT
How was JOJ I recall that the part called for 'Blackface' did they go with that?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2017 11:39:00 GMT
I just looked on the website at the cast, when was this cast announced?! Its such a great cast! I have seen loads of them in shows and loved them!  |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Feb 14, 2017 18:59:40 GMT
Frances Ruffelle has just arrived at the theatre, old habits are hard to lose lol
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2017 19:27:22 GMT
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Post by couldileaveyou on Feb 14, 2017 21:07:41 GMT
Oh there's also a nice staircase on the right, quite similar to grey gardens' set in a certain way... And onstage orchestra on a balcony, like Mendes' Cabaret
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really excited to see it this weekend now! I just saw a picture of thr programme on Instagram, its a really nice looking one, shaped ala Memphis programmes as opposed to the old St. James ones. 
