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Post by Tibidabo on Sept 2, 2017 15:15:44 GMT
My favourite line from a panto isn't one of the traditional ones. It was a scene where several of the cast were in a makeshift car near the back of the stage that (by design) started to collapse, and they spent about a minute falling over each other to keep it together while all other action halted. When everything calmed down after the show-stopping fight with the props one of the cast peered out into the auditorium and said "It's OK. I don't think they noticed." Love it! Reminds me of one they churn out at our local theatre with a changed version of The Twelve Days of Christmas, using props and only 4 actors so once they get to 5 they have to start doubling up on which props they have to hold up. Needless to say they try their damnedest to sabotage each other's turn and by the end of the run it's total anarchy, with toilet rolls flying around the audience and most of the stuff landing in the orchestra pit, where they can only get at it if one of the musicians chucks it back! |
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Post by tonyloco on Sept 2, 2017 15:52:25 GMT
Need an Aussie twang for that one Tony  So that's me 'outed' then! OK, mate, no worries, I admit it: I'm a dinkum cobber from Oz. Struth, I laughed like a mad goanna when I first heard that joke. It's bonza. |
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Post by tonyloco on Sept 3, 2017 9:12:54 GMT
And while we are in Panto land, here's another old favourite that also needs an Aussie accent:
"What'll it be?" asked the waiter,
Studiously picking his nose.
"Two boiled eggs" said the diner.
"You can't get your fingers in those!"
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Post by alece10 on Sept 3, 2017 21:14:49 GMT
God the ticket prices are eye watering. Just took a look at some random dates early December thinking there would be preview reductions. The stalls are all £125 or £99.50 with a few at the back for £55. All the dress is £77 or more and only the upper circle is affordable but I wont sit up there. How on earth can a family afford it? Obviously rich families only will be attending. From the seating plan looks very heavily booked unless they are keeping seats back for groups.
That's my Christmas treat out the window.
I'll have a look at Nativity to see if that's more affordable.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 3, 2017 22:51:09 GMT
^^^ Elf at the Lowry is £49.50 top price. I can't guarantee a Kimberley though.
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Post by daniel on Sept 3, 2017 23:16:53 GMT
^^^ Elf at the Lowry is £49.50 top price. I can't guarantee a Kimberley though. £58.50 at the weekends when I can go  |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 3, 2017 23:29:21 GMT
^^ boo
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Post by showtoones on Sept 4, 2017 3:38:44 GMT
^^^ Elf at the Lowry is £49.50 top price. I can't guarantee a Kimberley though. No guarantee...fine, but one can only hope :-) xoxo |
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Post by wickedgrin on Sept 4, 2017 7:28:45 GMT
Yes, the prices are eye watering! I snagged a front row side stalls seat for £55 ages ago for a performance mid December. I hate sitting at the back. How do families afford it?
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Post by carmella1 on Sept 4, 2017 14:55:39 GMT
They never lowered the prices last year and it was far from a childrens show. Between Julian and Paul doing their thing and Paul Zerden doing his entire act on stage plus, there really was no time for the Prince or Cinderella. They never got to sing anything really. Then the Salvation Army number instead of the wedding was horrible in my opinion. Lee Mead and Natasha Barnes as the Prince and Cinderella were never on. Taking liberties with Cinderella is known in pantos but they should have had some semblance of a story with them. Forgot to add, because I want to forget her, Amanda Holden was the Fairy Godmother who got way to much stage time.
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Post by Tibidabo on Sept 4, 2017 15:03:21 GMT
because I want to forget her, Amanda Holden was the Fairy Godmother Doh. Thanks for reminding me....  Well, despite La Page, I've finally succumbed to 4 tix in the royal circle on Christmas eve - we always do something and as it's a Sunday all the theatres are closed, bar the pantos and I can't face any of the ones in our area due to too many people I can't stand/don't know/reality rejects, not to mention the hell that is the Christmas eve car parks. Palladium is easy and I love everyone else in it and, let's face it, know the script already! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2017 23:33:59 GMT
Just booked to see Charlie's Dick. Buzzing!  |
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Post by callum on Sept 5, 2017 0:13:27 GMT
Am heading off up Manchester to see John Barrowman's Dick instead.
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Post by wickedgrin on Sept 5, 2017 0:15:06 GMT
Saw that last year in Birmingham!
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Post by d'James on Sept 5, 2017 0:17:06 GMT
Just booked to see Charlie's Dick. Buzzing! Where do the batteries go? ;-) |
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Post by theatreian on Sept 5, 2017 8:55:22 GMT
Just booked to see Charlie's Dick. Buzzing! mmm quite a tempting prospect all these Dicks. not sure which one to go for , will have to suck it and see |
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Post by alece10 on Sept 5, 2017 9:57:22 GMT
Just booked to see Charlie's Dick. Buzzing! mmm quite a tempting prospect all these Dicks. not sure which one to go for , will have to suck it and see Pure filth!!! |
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Post by theatreian on Sept 5, 2017 14:56:32 GMT
I don't know what you mean!!!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2017 15:30:42 GMT
Am heading off up Manchester to see John Barrowman's Dick instead. And if rumours are to be believed I don't think you'd be the first. |
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Post by theatreian on Sept 6, 2017 9:19:26 GMT
I am led to believe that John's Dick is something to behold.
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Post by callum on Sept 6, 2017 9:26:53 GMT
Yes it's a famously difficult part so as long as Barrowman gets his teeth into Dick I don't think the audience will be disappointed.
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Post by daniel on Sept 6, 2017 12:02:56 GMT
So many dick puns...I've been thinking long and hard about trying to contribute one myself.
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Post by TallPaul on Sept 6, 2017 12:41:52 GMT
I believe products are available, TM.
The Krankies seem to be a little obsessed with John Barrowman's Dick. Wherever it goes, they go.
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Post by wickedgrin on Sept 6, 2017 14:20:08 GMT
Apparently John Barrowman and the Krankies come as a package.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2017 14:25:12 GMT
Am heading off up Manchester to see John Barrowman's Dick instead. And if rumours are to be believed I don't think you'd be the first. Lets say that John's shorts at the start of the 2nd half gave a good view of the complete package. |
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