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Post by theatremad on Jan 23, 2017 7:32:08 GMT
So aside from the preannounced runs of 'Coriolanus' and 'Dido, Queen of Carthage', any rumours or news on the Winter Season this year?
Also we have 2 TOP new work festivals still due an announcement. It was this time last year when the 16-17 press release came out.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2017 7:48:06 GMT
So aside from the preannounced runs of 'Coriolanus' and 'Dido, Queen of Carthage', any rumours or news on the Winter Season this year? Also we have 2 TOP new work festivals still due an announcement. It was this time last year when the 16-17 press release came out. Yes they should announce soon Also what is going on with YV? Huge gaps in their programming |
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Post by martin1965 on Jan 23, 2017 8:20:38 GMT
RSC announcement ought to be any day now. We are due a handful more: Young Vic, TR Bath and of course Chichester.
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Post by cirque on Jan 23, 2017 8:21:32 GMT
Feb 1. RSC
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2017 8:38:00 GMT
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Post by theatremad on Jan 23, 2017 8:48:00 GMT
Nice one
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Post by theatremad on Jan 30, 2017 23:31:04 GMT
One apparent definite (RSC insider info) is the Christmas show will be A Christmas Carol. No idea on director or adapter, but designed by Stephen Brimson Lewis. One of my favourite stories, so we shall see on wednesday when announcement comes out.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2017 23:56:51 GMT
One apparent definite (RSC insider info) is the Christmas show will be A Christmas Carol. No idea on director or adapter, but designed by Stephen Brimson Lewis. One of my favourite stories, so we shall see on wednesday when announcement comes out. I love A Christmas Carol, but struggle to imagine at the RSC or what they could possibly do with a new adaptation (if it is new). Nonetheless I'm sure it will still be exciting. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2017 0:16:57 GMT
Lots of flying? CGI ghosts? Tiny Tina? Adaptation by Anders Lustgarten? The possibilities are endless.
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Post by theatremad on Jan 31, 2017 0:37:22 GMT
Never saw but did read the John Mortimer adaptation from years ago and rather liked that. Doubt it will be that one somehow. Probably Polly Findlay directing with debbie tucker green adapting
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Post by cirque on Jan 31, 2017 8:10:32 GMT
And,of course. Christopher Luscimbes LLL team doing Twelfth Night as revealed by Nigel Hess on radio.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2017 8:11:08 GMT
Ugh, a Christmas Carol? What a horrifically boring and safe choice. I swear I never miss Michael Boyd more than when the RSC's family Christmas offering turns out to be thoroughly underwhelming (ie every year since Doran took over).
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Post by martin1965 on Jan 31, 2017 8:36:24 GMT
Ugh, a Christmas Carol? What a horrifically boring and safe choice. I swear I never miss Michael Boyd more than when the RSC's family Christmas offering turns out to be thoroughly underwhelming (ie every year since Doran took over). Seems an odd choice if true, will it be revival of the version they did st the Barbican in the mid 90s? Have to say i still dont see why the rsc feel they have to do xmas show every year! |
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Post by theatremad on Jan 31, 2017 9:00:58 GMT
And,of course. Christopher Luscimbes LLL team doing Twelfth Night as revealed by Nigel Hess on radio. Missed that, excited by the team behind it, but don't really like the play |
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Post by theatremad on Jan 31, 2017 9:26:31 GMT
Most likely no Henry VI though  |
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Post by Jan on Jan 31, 2017 9:49:33 GMT
Ugh, a Christmas Carol? What a horrifically boring and safe choice. I swear I never miss Michael Boyd more than when the RSC's family Christmas offering turns out to be thoroughly underwhelming (ie every year since Doran took over). Have to say i still dont see why the rsc feel they have to do xmas show every year! Money. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2017 10:27:51 GMT
Yes, money. But also a much broader audience demographic, and it rouses goodwill towards the RSC in the local population.
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Post by martin1965 on Jan 31, 2017 10:28:51 GMT
Have to say i still dont see why the rsc feel they have to do xmas show every year! Money. Oh i get that but i still dont agree, not what rsc is for imo. |
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Post by martin1965 on Jan 31, 2017 10:31:23 GMT
Yes, money. But also a much broader audience demographic, and it rouses goodwill towards the RSC in the local population. Rubbish im afraid! Most of stratford would rather rsc were not in their town and as for demographic it doesnt change much. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2017 10:32:29 GMT
Oh i get that but i still dont agree, not what rsc is for imo. Fortunately for you and disappointingly for me and my family, Greg Doran does seem to largely agree with you. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2017 10:38:59 GMT
Yes, money. But also a much broader audience demographic, and it rouses goodwill towards the RSC in the local population. Rubbish im afraid! Most of stratford would rather rsc were not in their town and as for demographic it doesnt change much. I mean local as in within an hour's travel. I know that many of my family, for example, show some interest in the Christmas family shows but none in the rest of the programme. And I would be very surprised if there were not more children and multi-generational groups at the family shows than at the other RSC stuff in the rest of the year. |
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Post by Jan on Jan 31, 2017 18:07:01 GMT
Oh i get that but i still dont agree, not what rsc is for imo. Didn't he pretend Tempest was the Xmas show this year ? Because it included disappointing and underwhelming (insiders tell me) computer stuff it seems that qualified it. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2017 18:20:34 GMT
"I hope that this family production, inspired by the masques of King James' court and by the possibilities of today's technology, will be a magical and unforgettable experience."
GREGORY DORAN
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Post by theatremad on Feb 1, 2017 9:33:18 GMT
First season I've been excited by for a while.
RST
Twelfth Night: Directed by Chris Luscombe
A Christmas Carol: adapted by David Edgar, Rachel Kavanagh directing.
Coriolanus: directed by Angus Jackson. Sope Dirisu in title role
SWAN
Dido Queen of Carthage
Imperium: The Cicero Plays. Adapted by Mike Poulton, directed by Greg Doran
TOP Festival May 2017
Two new plays. Tom Morton Smith's The Earthworks and a co-written play
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2017 9:36:47 GMT
So the National, the Globe, and the RSC are all giving us a Twelfth Night this year.
Good job I like it...
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