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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Jun 3, 2023 13:59:04 GMT
I had to book a return visit so this time I've splashed out on the stalls. So a few weeks from now, really excited to see if I can figure out the illusions.
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Post by og on Jun 4, 2023 8:59:33 GMT
I had to book a return visit so this time I've splashed out on the stalls. So a few weeks from now, really excited to see if I can figure out the illusions. A clue for one of them... Listen as well as look. |
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Jun 4, 2023 9:32:57 GMT
I had to book a return visit so this time I've splashed out on the stalls. So a few weeks from now, really excited to see if I can figure out the illusions. A clue for one of them... Listen as well as look. Ooooooooooo. Thank you, much appreciated! |
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Post by Mark on Jun 5, 2023 21:38:32 GMT
It seemed a lot tighter tonight than two weeks ago, really slick. Sound is crisper and balance is much better. No issues with the set or the hanging lights. Really is a wonderful wonderful production. Full standing ovation again. A true 5 star show.
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Post by danb on Jun 7, 2023 19:53:09 GMT
I really liked this today. I thought act one dragged a bit but act 2 was knockout. I just thought that given Minchin is such a fan of JCS he’d realise that sometimes less is more and two hours is fine thanks. Andy Karl ✔️ fab, Tanisha Spring ✔️ace and Andrew Langtrees’ song broke my heart (despite his work on the ‘Ghost’ cast recording being amongst the most cringeworthy American accent ever committed to disc). Highly recommended for fans of grown up musicals where the male lead isn’t a drippy belting tenor. More Baritones please! Clever, ace theatre.
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Post by ronnette on Jun 8, 2023 17:47:02 GMT
Anyone in for press night tonight?
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Post by asps2017 on Jun 9, 2023 5:50:00 GMT
Anyone know if they reduce tickets on the day like they do for other productions?
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Post by jamb0r on Jun 9, 2023 7:33:17 GMT
Anyone know if they reduce tickets on the day like they do for other productions? They’ve been doing a lot of dynamic pricing nearer the time of the show. For example for tonight’s show the premium seats in the stalls are £72.50 instead of the usual £150. I picked up a front row centre ticket for tonight for £50 instead of the £90 it is later in the run. |
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Post by asps2017 on Jun 9, 2023 7:58:31 GMT
Hmm okay thanks! Was hoping for a bit cheaper! I remember blocking up a premium for Sylvia for £30 on the day! Not sure if I’ll replicate that then!
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Post by ceebee on Jun 9, 2023 12:00:52 GMT
I think after the reviews today it might be worth buying sooner rather than later unless you're looking for the odd single here and there at the last minute, which always seem to be available.
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Post by harrystyles on Jun 9, 2023 13:02:54 GMT
Thought this was such a DULL show. Andy Karl was great, and some other good performances. But the show. What a snooze. Second half was particularly weak.
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Post by harry on Jun 9, 2023 13:03:23 GMT
I know I should ignore it but Arifa Akbar’s review makes me so irritated. Ever since I saw that empty soulless cash cow that is Frozen which she had given 5 stars I’ve known her taste and mine were not well matched, but still! To say of Tim Minchin’s extraordinary score (which for my money is probably the best of any 21st century musical so far, managing to be both sophisticated and populist) “fine if relentless… none of the tunes memorable… slightly better songs in the second half” beggars belief.
I loved this all over again, and it’s absolutely (to me) still a 5 star show. It will never quite have the same impact as the first viewing (so lucky, lucky you if you’re coming to this fresh) and I think Andy Karl’s voice is sounding slightly less indestructible than 8 years ago, but it’s still non-stop brilliance and to me Tanisha Spring is stronger casting than last time. A solid gold hit.
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Post by ceebee on Jun 9, 2023 13:29:50 GMT
Thought this was such a DULL show. Andy Karl was great, and some other good performances. But the show. What a snooze. Second half was particularly weak. With that review you should audition for "Minority Report". |
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Post by ceebee on Jun 9, 2023 13:32:44 GMT
I know I should ignore it but Arifa Akbar’s review makes me so irritated. Ever since I saw that empty soulless cash cow that is Frozen which she had given 5 stars I’ve known her taste and mine were not well matched, but still! To say of Tim Minchin’s extraordinary score (which for my money is probably the best of any 21st century musical so far, managing to be both sophisticated and populist) “fine if relentless… none of the tunes memorable… slightly better songs in the second half” beggars belief. I loved this all over again, and it’s absolutely (to me) still a 5 star show. It will never quite have the same impact as the first viewing (so lucky, lucky you if you’re coming to this fresh) and I think Andy Karl’s voice is sounding slightly less indestructible than 8 years ago, but it’s still non-stop brilliance and to me Tanisha Spring is stronger casting than last time. A solid gold hit. Agree - anybody who gives Frozen five stars needs their head seeing to. Minchin's score and lyrics are witty, clever and often brilliant. |
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Jun 9, 2023 14:03:25 GMT
I know I should ignore it but Arifa Akbar’s review makes me so irritated. Ever since I saw that empty soulless cash cow that is Frozen which she had given 5 stars I’ve known her taste and mine were not well matched, but still! To say of Tim Minchin’s extraordinary score (which for my money is probably the best of any 21st century musical so far, managing to be both sophisticated and populist) “fine if relentless… none of the tunes memorable… slightly better songs in the second half” beggars belief. I loved this all over again, and it’s absolutely (to me) still a 5 star show. It will never quite have the same impact as the first viewing (so lucky, lucky you if you’re coming to this fresh) and I think Andy Karl’s voice is sounding slightly less indestructible than 8 years ago, but it’s still non-stop brilliance and to me Tanisha Spring is stronger casting than last time. A solid gold hit. I feel like this is slightly unfair considering you cut out the part where she praises Minchin's lyrics. I love the show but I definitely think he's a stronger lyricist than composer and I wouldn't begrudge anyone for thinking the music is a little generic. Maybe she was a little too harsh in her wording but I was expecting a scathing review from your quote and it's a positive one. |
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Post by londonmzfitz on Jun 9, 2023 14:43:07 GMT
5* Telegraph review by Dominic Cavendish is lovely though.
5* Time Out (Alice Saville)
4* Guardian
4* Evening Standard (Nick Curtis)
4* The Stage
I'm back tonight for my second on this run. Buzzing!
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Post by ceebee on Jun 10, 2023 0:21:49 GMT
5* Telegraph review by Dominic Cavendish is lovely though. 5* Time Out (Alice Saville) 4* Guardian 4* Evening Standard (Nick Curtis) 4* The Stage I'm back tonight for my second on this run. Buzzing! Me too - I've seen it 3 times so far with 3 more in the pipeline. I'm dragging people along so they can see what the fuss is about! |
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Post by alece10 on Jun 10, 2023 2:09:51 GMT
Times 5*
I've yet to book this so need to get a move on.
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Post by notmymuse on Jun 10, 2023 16:56:04 GMT
I know I should ignore it but Arifa Akbar’s review makes me so irritated. Ever since I saw that empty soulless cash cow that is Frozen which she had given 5 stars I’ve known her taste and mine were not well matched, but still! To say of Tim Minchin’s extraordinary score (which for my money is probably the best of any 21st century musical so far, managing to be both sophisticated and populist) “fine if relentless… none of the tunes memorable… slightly better songs in the second half” beggars belief. I loved this all over again, and it’s absolutely (to me) still a 5 star show. It will never quite have the same impact as the first viewing (so lucky, lucky you if you’re coming to this fresh) and I think Andy Karl’s voice is sounding slightly less indestructible than 8 years ago, but it’s still non-stop brilliance and to me Tanisha Spring is stronger casting than last time. A solid gold hit. I feel like this is slightly unfair considering you cut out the part where she praises Minchin's lyrics. I love the show but I definitely think he's a stronger lyricist than composer and I wouldn't begrudge anyone for thinking the music is a little generic. Maybe she was a little too harsh in her wording but I was expecting a scathing review from your quote and it's a positive one. I saw this for the first time today and I went expecting and hoping to love it and I just... didn't. I'd totally agree with the reviewer about the music. I almost always listen to musicals on repeat after I see them and with this one I just don't fancy it. I'm so pleased so many people have loved this, but for some reason it just didn't connect to me. I'd likely give it 3 or 3.5, I realise this will be an unpopular opinion but I was a little bored and (putting the nails in my coffin here), like the reviewer, preferred Frozen. I guess that's the beauty of theatre and the arts in general, different people appreciate different things and each unique piece draws a unique reaction from each person. |
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Post by theatrefan62 on Jun 10, 2023 17:17:51 GMT
I feel like this is slightly unfair considering you cut out the part where she praises Minchin's lyrics. I love the show but I definitely think he's a stronger lyricist than composer and I wouldn't begrudge anyone for thinking the music is a little generic. Maybe she was a little too harsh in her wording but I was expecting a scathing review from your quote and it's a positive one. I saw this for the first time today and I went expecting and hoping to love it and I just... didn't. I'd totally agree with the reviewer about the music. I almost always listen to musicals on repeat after I see them and with this one I just don't fancy it. I'm so pleased so many people have loved this, but for some reason it just didn't connect to me. I'd likely give it 3 or 3.5, I realise this will be an unpopular opinion but I was a little bored and (putting the nails in my coffin here), like the reviewer, preferred Frozen. I guess that's the beauty of theatre and the arts in general, different people appreciate different things and each unique piece draws a unique reaction from each person. I agree with you. I haven't seen it this time round but did see its original run. I remember enjoying the staging, Andy Karl's performance and having a feeling of enjoying it overall when i left the theatre. But otherwise quite forgettable and on the 'one and done' list for me. |
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Post by theatreliker on Jun 10, 2023 19:47:43 GMT
Was upgraded from Upper Circle to centre stalls this afternoon. Was already excited to see it again after seeing it twice in 2016 but was even more delighted at this.
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Post by properjob on Jun 11, 2023 14:33:12 GMT
Any news and/or rumours of a further life for this after the old vic? It has had good reviews and seems to be selling strongly.
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Post by ronnette on Jun 11, 2023 21:30:21 GMT
I’m predicting a west end transfer and then UK tour.
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Post by theatrenerd on Jun 12, 2023 11:19:23 GMT
Any news and/or rumours of a further life for this after the old vic? It has had good reviews and seems to be selling strongly. Tim Minchin has said it will go on tour, with a West End run possibly afterwards. |
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