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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2017 7:00:41 GMT
I am going this Saturday, and I am a great fan of the show. That said, I am not expecting much of this production. Well I hope it's good! I haven't book tickets....what makes you hesitant about this production? I'm not to familiar with the show😳?? Fabulous music but ultimately it's about how women shouldn't moan about being in a domestic violent relationship and if u love your man his punches will feel like kisses! Some lovely songs though |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2017 8:35:45 GMT
Typical Rodgers and Hammerstein fare - a fantastic score with a REALLY dubious book by contemporary standards. Although the big name casting does not at first glance appear to be what one might consider *good* casting, which is why people are dubious. Still, I'm happy to be proven wrong, as long as I don't have to go and see it for myself. I have heard that they're working really hard on getting Jenkins MT-ready, so fingers crossed?
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Post by westendlover92 on Apr 5, 2017 9:11:37 GMT
Ouch so much shade on this thread!! Makes me want to see it even more now.
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Post by tal on Apr 5, 2017 11:05:54 GMT
I am going this Saturday, and I am a great fan of the show. That said, I am not expecting much of this production. Well I hope it's good! I haven't book tickets....what makes you hesitant about this production? I'm not to familiar with the show😳?? My issues were mainly regarding casting. If this is your first time, you should know the show deals with some quite controversial themes. There are moments when you think 'Are they really saying that? That is just awful!'. But I have seen different people coming up with different explanations / interpretations for the controversial subjects, which I find quite interesting. |
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Post by shady23 on Apr 5, 2017 14:03:11 GMT
I'm booked for Easter purely on the basis that Sunset Boulevard was so brilliant.
Will give it the benefit of the doubt until the curtain goes up.
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Post by anita on Apr 5, 2017 14:09:10 GMT
Afraid this is one musical I have never liked.
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Post by wickedgrin on Apr 5, 2017 14:12:36 GMT
Yes, Carousel is one of my least liked shows. Mawkish with some highly dubious themes. I dislike very few performers, but unfortunately Katherine Jenkins is one of them. So I have no hesitation in not attending this show, even if it gets raves!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2017 17:28:57 GMT
Just occasionally it would be nice to get a production of Carousel that didn't result in everyone leaping on to their soapboxes to demonstrate how much more enlightened they are than people in the 1940s. The whole point of Carousel is that you're supposed to find domestic violence unacceptable. That's why it's written that way. There has never been a time when audiences were intended to be comfortable with either side of Billy and Julie's relationship.
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Post by Mr Snow on Apr 5, 2017 19:32:41 GMT
Just occasionally it would be nice to get a production of Carousel that didn't result in everyone leaping on to their soapboxes to demonstrate how much more enlightened they are than people in the 1940s. The whole point of Carousel is that you're supposed to find domestic violence unacceptable. That's why it's written that way. There has never been a time when audiences were intended to be comfortable with either side of Billy and Julie's relationship. Maybe I'm too dumb to get that but have seen 3 or 4 productions and I'm just squirming in my seat. I love Oscar H. but if he thinks "you've got to be taught...", then domestic violence is also unforgivable and he should have spelt that out too. Glorious Score and going on the 22nd. |
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Post by Mr Snow on Apr 5, 2017 19:33:11 GMT
Yes, Carousel is one of my least liked shows. Mawkish with some highly dubious themes. I dislike very few performers, but unfortunately Katherine Jenkins is one of them. So I have no hesitation in not attending this show, even if it gets raves! So two negatives make....an unmissable show? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2017 21:13:24 GMT
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Post by wickedgrin on Apr 5, 2017 21:20:59 GMT
Why am I not surprised to read the above?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2017 21:27:54 GMT
Just occasionally it would be nice to get a production of Carousel that didn't result in everyone leaping on to their soapboxes to demonstrate how much more enlightened they are than people in the 1940s. The whole point of Carousel is that you're supposed to find domestic violence unacceptable. That's why it's written that way. There has never been a time when audiences were intended to be comfortable with either side of Billy and Julie's relationship. Nice. Rather than just educate people you choose to mock. Well done. |
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Post by westendlover92 on Apr 5, 2017 21:35:08 GMT
Why am I not surprised to read the above? If you believe everything the media tells You then your silly person..... Atleast it got a reaction from you 💁🏿 Suns objective met! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2017 22:53:55 GMT
I saw Boe had posted a pic of his dressing room saying "It's not the Ritz but it's home for the next few weeks'. He wasn't being passive aggressive, surely? ;-)
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Post by martin1965 on Apr 6, 2017 6:07:45 GMT
Still in shock from the Sun doing a theatre story! Have they put in a handy FAQ for their readers as to what the "west end" is and who "rodgers and hammerstein" are?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2017 6:57:18 GMT
The poster for this looks so cheap - was it designed by the people who do the publicity for Bill Kenwright's touring productions?
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Post by theatremadness on Apr 7, 2017 12:54:21 GMT
Looks like the orchestra are very much 'in a pit' for this, and from other pics online it looks as if it's a little more than semi-staged? Guess we'll find out tonight if anyone is going to the first performance? http://instagram.com/p/BSjhvoKj-lk |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2017 13:04:26 GMT
Oooo so a different set up from the previous two Spring musical runs, will be interesting to see certainly!
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Post by mrbarnaby on Apr 7, 2017 13:44:12 GMT
I'm sure the last few times Ive seen carousel, Julie has had the final bow. Anyway, I can't stand her, but Jenkins is the bigger name so it's hardly surprising.
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Post by Mr Snow on Apr 7, 2017 14:28:07 GMT
Looks like the orchestra are very much 'in a pit' for this, and from other pics online it looks as if it's a little more than semi-staged? Guess we'll find out tonight if anyone is going to the first performance? http://instagr.am/p/BSjhvoKj-lk Why do people feel they have to write "An evening of Culture...". I think it’s something to do with British reserve and not wanting to be thought of as being hoity toitty or overly serious. I love a good night out. Sometimes it’s in the theatre and I neither need to feel apologetic or to feign anti intellectualism about it. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2017 14:33:30 GMT
To be fair. I'd demand the best dressing room and the final bow as well. I'd do it if I was in the show as well.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2017 15:42:36 GMT
I remember this time last year when the West End was buzzing about Sunset. Same cannot be said for Carousel, but here's hoping!
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Post by Being Alive on Apr 7, 2017 22:36:19 GMT
Well we know half the article is true, Jenkins gets the last bow...
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Post by westendlover92 on Apr 7, 2017 23:22:29 GMT
Well we know half the article is true, Jenkins gets the last bow... But how WAs the show??.... |
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