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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2016 18:45:44 GMT
Just changed my dates to the last week of July which is all good! Can't wait for Sheridan and someone I'm going with is going to wait with me to see her!!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2016 21:53:20 GMT
George I do hope when you finally get to meet Sheridan it's no where near as disappointing as my meeting of Kerry Ellis when she was in Oliver! (I was a big fan!) that old saying of never meet your idols could not have been more true.
I feel it might break your little heart if it is the case
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Post by lou105 on Jun 14, 2016 8:06:37 GMT
Would obviously prefer to see the show on a Saturday matinee but then again, I'm sure a weekday evening should be alright. There's no matinees! But you do realise you've got much less chance of meeting a performer at stage door if they've got another show? so you may have done yourself a favour.. |
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Post by londonmzfitz on Jun 14, 2016 8:27:22 GMT
Would obviously prefer to see the show on a Saturday matinee but then again, I'm sure a weekday evening should be alright. There's no matinees! But you do realise you've got much less chance of meeting a performer at stage door if they've got another show? so you may have done yourself a favour.. Yes George - rare to go out between matinee and evening performances. You have made a good move in changing. |
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Post by emilyrose on Jun 14, 2016 19:53:15 GMT
Anyone got any good suggestions of places to eat nearby beforehand?
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Post by countryjames on Jun 14, 2016 20:14:12 GMT
Anyone got any good suggestions of places to eat nearby beforehand? Cote, St Martin's Lane does an excellent Pre Theatre, or you could treat yourself at Tge Savoy .... |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2016 21:08:42 GMT
What's up with the cast recording. Any news?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2016 21:10:28 GMT
What's up with the cast recording. Any news? Still due out July 8.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2016 23:53:06 GMT
Anyone got any good suggestions of places to eat nearby beforehand? There's a good Italian place on the Strand - I think it's called Salieri, or something like that. I'd second Cote as well, their food is good. And there's also Sophie's Steakhouse just up the hill from the Lyceum. |
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Post by alison on Jun 15, 2016 6:22:05 GMT
Smollensky's (steakhouse) on the Strand is good too.
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Post by emilyrose on Jun 15, 2016 8:19:32 GMT
Thanks guys, I was looking at Smollensky's and Sophies, I'll have to make up my mind today.
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Post by danb on Jun 15, 2016 8:31:30 GMT
...or soak up the luvvie-fest that is 'Joe Allen' in the street behind the Lyceum.
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Post by theatremadness on Jun 15, 2016 11:26:44 GMT
Natasha Barnes is on This Morning tomorrow talking about everything Funny Girl. Great exposure for her and the show!
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Post by Steffi on Jun 15, 2016 11:46:36 GMT
Anyone got any good suggestions of places to eat nearby beforehand? Sophie's Steakhous is excellent and does an nice pre theatre menu. Also Flat Iron on Henrietta Street. Their signature steak for a tenner is bliss (only usefull if you eat meat, of course). Both tend to be quite busy on Friday and Saturday evenings though. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2016 18:47:04 GMT
Guys, if I were to send a letter to Sheridan via the theatre, shall I do it now or when she returns? Ideally, I'd like to send it before I see the show?
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Post by theatremadness on Jun 15, 2016 19:10:59 GMT
Guys, if I were to send a letter to Sheridan via the theatre, shall I do it now or when she returns? Ideally, I'd like to send it before I see the show? I'd say wait until it's official that she's back. Let's just say she doesn't return, hypothetically. You send the letter now but she never gets it, and I'm sure you wouldn't want that. |
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Post by Nelly on Jun 15, 2016 19:16:36 GMT
Guys, if I were to send a letter to Sheridan via the theatre, shall I do it now or when she returns? Ideally, I'd like to send it before I see the show? I hear the cursed child has some spare owls you can use. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2016 19:45:25 GMT
Guys, if I were to send a letter to Sheridan via the theatre, shall I do it now or when she returns? Ideally, I'd like to send it before I see the show? I'd say wait until it's official that she's back. Let's just say she doesn't return, hypothetically. You send the letter now but she never gets it, and I'm sure you wouldn't want that. Thanks for the advice! Yeah I think I will - there's more chance of her reading it if I send it when she's back. I hope she can read it before I visit! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2016 20:08:35 GMT
Remind us, george. When's your date?
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Post by d'James on Jun 15, 2016 20:14:37 GMT
Have you ever tried sending a letter through her agent George (or is that not done anymore)? Not that I think they'll be passing them on at the moment.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2016 6:52:35 GMT
Have you ever tried sending a letter through her agent George (or is that not done anymore)? Not that I think they'll be passing them on at the moment. No I haven't thought of that, I thought it would be more convenient to send it via the Savoy? I don't even know who her agent is |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 16, 2016 6:58:57 GMT
Don't forget to use green ink |
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Post by stevej678 on Jun 16, 2016 7:15:53 GMT
Considering that Sheridan is reported as being "incredibly keen" to return to the show and last week's announcement told us she'll be back no later than w/c 11th July, it's interesting that the advert for Funny Girl in the latest edition of the ATG Magazine makes no reference to Ms Smith whatsoever.
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Post by mallardo on Jun 16, 2016 8:39:42 GMT
Saw this last night. When the pre-curtain announcement went out... "Ladies and gentlemen, in tonight's performance the role of Fanny will be played by Natasha J. Barnes", there was a roar of approval from the full house audience. The conductor - I was right behind him - laughed out loud, clearly loving it.
The crowd was with her and then some. Who doesn't love it when the understudy goes on and kills it - and kill it she did. She's amazing. A much better singer than Sheridan, the songs sounded the way they're supposed to sound, without vocal compromises. And she's a fine actress as well. Especially in the more dramatic 2nd Act she wrung every ounce of emotion from her scenes. She and Darius Campbell had a great rapport.
She has to work harder at the comedy though. She's not the comedian Sheridan is and it shows. Lots of mugging and face pulling to get laughs. Sheridan mugged too but she has that natural, whatever it is, that makes it all look effortless. Of course part of Natasha's issue is that she's "doing" Sheridan, to a degree - she's following the template.
When all is said and done though, Natasha deserves every bit of the acclaim she's getting. She shed tears at the curtain call and who can blame her. What a fantasy she's living. It was wonderful to witness.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Jun 16, 2016 8:59:33 GMT
Remind us, george. When's your date? Arranging a Theatre Board meetup on the steps by the Stage Door with picnics, to watch George have mega-meltdown when Sheridan appears ..... |
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