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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2016 22:26:45 GMT
It may be interesting to see if the punters' view of the show changes along with the prices...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2016 22:30:21 GMT
They say the critics don't matter but they clearly do as since the reviews have come out the Old Vic ticket site has clearly been extremely busy! Huge amounts of seats have been sold - no availabilty at all in the gallery (sorry the Lilian Baylis circle) and seats in the stalls mostly £90 rising to £140 for Premium seats!!! Having checked on Monday this week there was tons of availability! SO basically if you haven't seen it you are going to have to fork out £90! IMO - don't! Good for them, it really is a fantastic show in my opinion and is worth it for Andy Karl's performance alone! I would never pay £90 for a show anyway, but I would happily pay a sum of money to see this show, even to see it again!  |
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Post by theatre-turtle on Aug 18, 2016 22:35:32 GMT
This will surely get a West End transfer anyway?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2016 22:40:15 GMT
This will surely get a West End transfer anyway? Unless it does a Color Purple and say it won't because it won't come over because it has already been here (for a very limited run in an Off West-End theatre). It does deserve a transfer though.  |
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Post by andrew on Aug 18, 2016 22:42:07 GMT
This will surely get a West End transfer anyway? Eventually it will, but it's been so up in the air for so long as to exactly what this show is going to do. There are theatres available, I suppose the delay would be from the producers focusing on Broadway as per the original roadmap for the show, and only if that completely stalls would they be likely to regroup for a west end transfer. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2016 23:20:20 GMT
It's nice to see that reviews can still have an effect. Not that they should be the only thing to make or break a show, but still.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2016 13:07:16 GMT
Premium price tickets? Worth. Every. Penny. Just sayin' . . .  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2016 13:17:35 GMT
I've totally watched that gif on repeat for far too long now. And thank you. Thank you so much.
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Post by charliec on Aug 19, 2016 13:56:01 GMT
Full video if anyone needs it to brighten their afternoon
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2016 15:08:41 GMT
That is one lucky guitar.
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Post by westendcub on Aug 19, 2016 15:14:45 GMT
That tattoo....swoons
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2016 19:07:52 GMT
Another chap who should be encouraged to steer clear of the Olympics pole vault event, by the looks of things...
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Post by Michael on Aug 21, 2016 7:50:35 GMT
Finally saw this yesterday Evening and hugely enjoyed the show. So funny, great staging and amazing cast. Andy Karl is phenomenal (I hope he wins every award possible), and I think I've fallen slightly in love with Georgina Hagen.
I'd definitely go again if it returned to London or opened on Broadway.
However,
- front row really shouldn't be sold for full price but rather 2nd or even 3rd. Leg room was very limited and the view was somewhat obstructed because of the high stage.
- I didn't particularly like the score, the final song (which I already knew before) and the act 2 opener were the only good songs.
- as much as I enjoyed Carlyss Peer's Rita (funny, charming and great acting), I really didn't like her singing voice as it has a very unpleasant tone. They should have cast Ashleigh Gray instead who also looks like a young Andie MacDowell.
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Post by Stasia on Aug 21, 2016 8:20:17 GMT
Also was there yesterday. And did a backstage tour before that. Can't talk about anything but how great Andy Karl is and keep reeatching that Give It Away video... Would love to see the show again, sadly all the cheaptickets are all gone now |
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Post by charliec on Aug 21, 2016 8:51:35 GMT
Also was there yesterday. And did a backstage tour before that. Can't talk about anything but how great Andy Karl is and keep reeatching that Give It Away video... Would love to see the show again, sadly all the cheaptickets are all gone now Yes I think the chances for bargains in the stalls are definitely gone and it looks like all the cheap seats are gone too. time to start considering the day seat queue! |
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Post by theatremiss on Aug 21, 2016 9:16:40 GMT
I saw yesterday's matinee. I'd give it a generous 4* (but more a 3.5) but a stonking 5* for Andy who stole the show and deserves any awards he's nominated for.
I agree Michael Peer's voice was somewhat whiny and it grated with me.
I wouldn't pay crazy prices for tickets but might see it if it did transfer and I could get a cheapie tickets.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2016 9:45:49 GMT
Was also there yesterday evening; we should wear badges.
A triumph. Andy Karl is sensational as is the use of multiple revolves. Score was a bit of a let down, including that bizarre song at the top of Act 2. They should've opened with that wonderfully staged number instead.
Hope it doesn't stay away from the West End for too long. It would be a prefect fit in the Adelphi.
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Post by stevej678 on Aug 21, 2016 10:09:56 GMT
The Mail on Sunday has gone some way to making up for Quentin Letts' thoughts on the show and disparaging remarks about Andy Karl with a five star review and lots of praise for the leading man today. The only point they seem to agree with Letts on is singling out Playing Nancy as a highlight of the score.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2016 10:11:23 GMT
Yes, a stupendous technical achievement. But, very uninvolving with its endless repetitions, its relentless american-ness, and the irritating Andy Karl playing the hugely dislikable central role. I agree that there is a niche sector of the public who will revel in this and appreciate it properly, but I can't believe that the general public will enjoy it much at all. Personally, I'd be happy if any UK transfer dies a flopping death because I was just so disengaged with this and more than slightly alienated by it, and I'm very annoyed with myself for bothering to see it. This was a big disappointment because I loved Matilda and had built up high hopes that Groundhog Day might also appeal to me.
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Post by kathryn on Aug 21, 2016 12:13:24 GMT
Judging by the audience reactions, it's the other way around - most people respond very positively to it, those who don't are in the minority.
It's always disappointing when you dislike a show you wanted to enjoy, but a bit harsh to hope it flops. Particularly when it's a limited run - it's not like it's going to be blocking new work coming in, it hasn't even announced a West End transfer.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2016 12:35:37 GMT
I enjoyed it, but can see why some would be underwhelmed. It isn't Matilda, and it doesn't have the charm or heart that Matilda has. I think it's biggest flaw is an unlikeable central performance. Andy Karl does a fantastic job and is brilliant in the role, but you don't like the character.
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Post by Michael on Aug 21, 2016 12:46:02 GMT
I think it's biggest flaw is an unlikeable central performance. Andy Karl does a fantastic job and is brilliant in the role, but you don't like the character. I do. I really like Phil Connors (yes, seriously). I can't see why anyone couldn't like him. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2016 12:49:04 GMT
I think it's biggest flaw is an unlikeable central performance. Andy Karl does a fantastic job and is brilliant in the role, but you don't like the character. I do. I really like Phil Connors (yes, seriously). I can't see why anyone couldn't like him. Because the character basically uses every day he is given to try and get Rita into bed? |
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Post by andrew on Aug 21, 2016 13:03:38 GMT
I do. I really like Phil Connors (yes, seriously). I can't see why anyone couldn't like him. Because the character basically uses every day he is given to try and get Rita into bed? For me despite this mildly lecherous motive he manages to pull it off anyway, and by the end I think that it's disingenuous to say that that's what the character was doing in the last cycle. He's moved on, grown up a bit, and fallen in love with her, which let's the bizarre curse end for whatever reason. |
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Post by Jon on Aug 21, 2016 13:03:55 GMT
I enjoyed it, but can see why some would be underwhelmed. It isn't Matilda, and it doesn't have the charm or heart that Matilda has. I think it's biggest flaw is an unlikeable central performance. Andy Karl does a fantastic job and is brilliant in the role, but you don't like the character. I think anyone expecting Matilda 2.0 will be disappointed, it's a very different and more adult story. Phil is unlikeable but that's the point. |
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