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Post by theatrelover123 on Jul 27, 2018 12:50:26 GMT
Adrian Lester as Bobby spent the evening drinking spirits, smoking pot, taking coke, visiting friends, clubbing and dating woman. All activities associated with having a good time it was clear he wasn’t having a good time but he was going through the motions, just like all Bobby’s do Yet another night when Baz has no news Does he club them before or after dating them... Baz? Wow, this has taken a dark turn  |
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Post by showtoones on Jul 28, 2018 4:25:02 GMT
Does he club them before or after dating them... Baz? Wow, this has taken a dark turn It’s such a buzz kill when Baz has no news! I do look forward to Thursday nights! |
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Post by Rory on Jul 28, 2018 9:09:10 GMT
He's probably on holiday now for 3 weeks.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jul 28, 2018 9:10:57 GMT
He's probably on holiday now for 3 weeks. Will the UK’s theatre scene be able carry on without his tweets ? |
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Post by Dita on Jul 28, 2018 17:37:14 GMT
I am going on closing night. My second ever closing night on the west-end! (I was at the closing night of Sunset Boulevard with Glenn Close).
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Post by ali973 on Jul 28, 2018 19:38:21 GMT
Did they announce when closing is? Already?!
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Jul 28, 2018 19:42:47 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2018 19:42:47 GMT
Did they announce when closing is? Already?! I’m fairly sure it’s always been billed as a limited run. |
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Post by ali973 on Jul 28, 2018 19:50:52 GMT
Was it? I could swear I've never seen it billed as such. Not challenging your claims and you are probably right but I've been following it for a while and never saw it billed as limited. I'm seeing the first preview.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2018 19:57:24 GMT
Was it? I could swear I've never seen it billed as such. Not challenging your claims and you are probably right but I've been following it for a while and never saw it billed as limited. I'm seeing the first preview. It’s entirely possible I’m incorrect, so happy to be proven wrong - my memory isn’t always the most reliable! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2018 19:58:00 GMT
On the Delfont Mackintosh site, it says "26 September to 22nd December". I know a "booking until" date isn't the same as a "closing date", but given the firmness of the dates and the high quality of the cast, I wouldn't count on an extension. No harm hoping for one, but definitely don't count on it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2018 20:02:28 GMT
From the DMT website:
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Post by Rory on Jul 28, 2018 22:10:49 GMT
I definitely think this will close 22 December.
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Post by showtoones on Jul 29, 2018 2:25:24 GMT
I definitely think this will close 22 December. When Baz announces the news, someone tweeted him if it would be extended, and I believe he said it would. They could always replace actors if necessary. |
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Post by tmesis on Jul 29, 2018 7:32:30 GMT
Marianne Elliot is doing Desert Island Discs this morning (R4 11.15 am) - should be worth a listen.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2018 9:20:15 GMT
To the best of my knowledge this was always a limited run (as were/are the Elliott Harper productions so far) Yes they could have a sneaky extension already booked in for a few weeks, for 'popular demand' extension, but longer than that is unlikely I think.
I don't think it's one they'd be looking to replace actors in, it being very much 'Marianne Elliott, Patti LuPone and Rosalie Craig' above the title as it were. And, as much as I adore Company it's not a show that has (or indeed needs) 3 years in the West End or whatever.
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Post by Jon on Jul 30, 2018 16:25:12 GMT
My guess is that "some" people will want to be home for Christmas at least. Given that they could have run it over the festive season and picked up the advance bookings back then, it would seem odd to extend. Also they do want to close the Noel Coward at some point for maintenance according to last week's press. Against that, a smash hit and Christmas week takings could mean swift negotiations, perhaps. Company is at the Gielgud but I imagine they’ll be wanting to close it for a period if they’re planning to move Les Mis there when the Queens closes for renovations |
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Post by priorwalter on Jul 31, 2018 7:03:42 GMT
How is the legroom and overall comfort here? I'm 5'11 so usually always spring for an aisle seat, but third row center seems too good to pass up. Should I be ok here?
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Post by priorwalter on Jul 31, 2018 8:31:41 GMT
The chance may just be worth it. A center view would be great but being off to the side and comfortable and maybe just missing some side action might be worth it too hmmm.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2018 9:00:57 GMT
Quick look at the seating plans and this is a very long way from sold out. Probs a bit niche.
Not a Sondheim fan but will definitely go as LOVE Patti and also the rest of the cast is top notch. Hoping for some dynamic pricing discounts nearer the time though.
Just a thought (again from a non Sondheim fan) - why is the ticket demand for Follies with Imelda astronomical - but the demand for Company with Patti (surely a bigger name in MT circles) luke warm at best? I don't know the answer.
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Post by vdcni on Jul 31, 2018 9:12:02 GMT
Imelda Staunton is a much bigger name in the UK in general though. Casual theatre goers will know of her but won't really know Patti LuPone.
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Post by distantcousin on Jul 31, 2018 9:12:53 GMT
Quick look at the seating plans and this is a very long way from sold out. Probs a bit niche. Not a Sondheim fan but will definitely go as LOVE Patti and also the rest of the cast is top notch. Hoping for some dynamic pricing discounts nearer the time though. Just a thought (again from a non Sondheim fan) - why is the ticket demand for Follies with Imelda astronomical - but the demand for Company with Patti (surely a bigger name in MT circles) luke warm at best? I don't know the answer. I think Patti is only a big name in MT circles in the US. She doesn't have the status or reverence in the UK (thank goodness - I think she's terrible, personally)
She certainly doesn't have that general public "well loved" status that Staunters has.
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Post by Mark on Jul 31, 2018 11:17:51 GMT
Also, the National is a subscriber house with lots of people who will book for anything there.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2018 11:42:25 GMT
Also, the National is a subscriber house with lots of people who will book for anything there. Agree with the LuPone vs Staunton status in UK, but think you may have hit the nail on the head here. Were this Company at the National may well have sold out by now.... |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 31, 2018 11:47:53 GMT
Quick look at the seating plans and this is a very long way from sold out. Probs a bit niche. Not a Sondheim fan but will definitely go as LOVE Patti and also the rest of the cast is top notch. Hoping for some dynamic pricing discounts nearer the time though. Just a thought (again from a non Sondheim fan) - why is the ticket demand for Follies with Imelda astronomical - but the demand for Company with Patti (surely a bigger name in MT circles) luke warm at best? I don't know the answer. I think Patti is only a big name in MT circles in the US. She doesn't have the status or reverence in the UK (thank goodness - I think she's terrible, personally)
She certainly doesn't have that general public "well loved" status that Staunters has.
🤭 don’t let “you know who” hear you talking Patti down! 😮 |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jul 31, 2018 12:22:15 GMT
Also, the National is a subscriber house with lots of people who will book for anything there. Agree with the LuPone vs Staunton status in UK, but think you may have hit the nail on the head here. Were this Company at the National may well have sold out by now.... Plus the Nash is much cheaper and has a loyal fan base. Although I’m unsure how long the fan base will hang around for ... |
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