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Post by annie on Jun 23, 2020 10:32:11 GMT
The talk was very speculative. Stuart and Tim were saying the would like to bring it back and have another go at it in the UK, and hope they get to do that. They did say they have had offers, but Tim was adamant that nothing is concrete and nothing at all may happen That's what I was saying nothing is set in stone so I hope no one reads too much into that article. |
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Post by londonmzfitz on Jun 23, 2020 10:54:37 GMT
I joined in the talk last night - I really enjoyed the set-up of the thing (honestly, I don't know what I'd call it). Lots of virtual tables set up with 6 or 7 seats at each table on 2 virtual floors, 78 or 79 attendees. There's some pics on Twitter.
FHTE wasn't a favourite of mine, saw it once in preview with one of the WOS theatre nights, with a Q&A after the show. My seat (allocated by WOS) was at the back of the Dress Circle which is somewhere I'd never sit out of choice - felt quite distant from the action. The stage - bombed out sort of thing - was distracting for me. Good songs. I do like Darius and loved -!- Robert's performance. Thought I'd join in last night simply because I felt the need to connect with theatre/performers.
Sir Tim said he can't see live theatre returning until maybe September 2021! Not exclusively FHTE, theatre in general. Mark Shenton was tweeting through the talk and mentions this.
It was an interesting way to spend a few hours, there was about an hour of general chat at the virtual tables beforehand - I was with a bunch of people who knew each other from stage doors. No performances from the cast though.
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Post by annie on Jun 23, 2020 11:08:01 GMT
This is what Tim rice actually said last night but again it's important to say it's NOT set in stone
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Post by Theatre Fan on Jun 23, 2020 11:12:05 GMT
This is what Tim rice actually said last night but again it's important to say it's NOT set in stone I quoted what was relevant to From Here To Eternity, not about when he thinks theatres will re-open x |
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Post by annie on Jun 23, 2020 11:44:17 GMT
This is what Tim rice actually said last night but again it's important to say it's NOT set in stone I quoted what was relevant to From Here To Eternity, not about when he thinks theatres will re-open x I just think it would of been better to wait till it was actually confirmed before mentioning the tour. |
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Post by Theatre Fan on Jun 23, 2020 12:07:08 GMT
I quoted what was relevant to From Here To Eternity, not about when he thinks theatres will re-open x I just think it would of been better to wait till it was actually confirmed before mentioning the tour. I'm just excited that there are any plans for a tour, I think many people would luv to see it again. I didn't mention announced or confirmed, just what they've revealed so far. So fingers crossed it happens 😊 x |
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Post by annie on Jun 23, 2020 12:17:17 GMT
I just think it would of been better to wait till it was actually confirmed before mentioning the tour. I'm just excited that there are any plans for a tour, I think many people would luv to see it again. I didn't mention announced or confirmed, just what they've revealed so far. So fingers crossed it happens 😊 x Fair play and don't get me wrong I'm excited about the idea of a tour. I just don't want to see people getting their hopes up just yet. |
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Post by Theatre Fan on Jun 23, 2020 12:19:01 GMT
I'm just excited that there are any plans for a tour, I think many people would luv to see it again. I didn't mention announced or confirmed, just what they've revealed so far. So fingers crossed it happens 😊 x Fair play and don't get me wrong I'm excited about the idea of a tour. I just don't want to see people getting their hopes up just yet. I'm just holding on to any snippet of good news currently lol Few and far between unfortunately x |
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Post by annie on Jun 23, 2020 14:37:47 GMT
Just read an article that said it's possible that some but not all theatres could remain closed until 2021
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Post by justfran on Nov 8, 2020 14:21:15 GMT
I really enjoyed re-watching this on Youtube this weekend. A strong cast overall with a couple of stand-out songs in my opinion - The Boys of 41 and Fight the Fight. The staging of this last 10 minutes was excellent and I definitely had a lump in my throat. Would love to see this in a theatre again if it hopefully comes back for a UK tour.
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Post by viserys on Nov 8, 2020 16:56:40 GMT
Watching the stream confirmed the impression I had when I saw the show live - the second act is so much stronger than the first one. I've found it really hard to care for the two leading couples, especially Warden and Karen. It DOES have some lovely songs though and overall a strong plot. With some major rewrites and tightening up the first act, I could see it have a second chance.
For me it was part of that whole bunch of home-grown shows that all opened within a certain period and were "good, but not quite there" - same as Made in Dagenham, Mrs Henderson Presents and probably 1-2 more whose names I have already forgotten.
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Post by annie on Mar 8, 2022 20:03:07 GMT
I've heard that FHTE is coming back to the UK in October at the Charing cross theatre
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Post by robertb213 on Mar 8, 2022 23:00:51 GMT
Excellent news if so!
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Post by Someone in a tree on Mar 8, 2022 23:17:51 GMT
I've heard that FHTE is coming back to the UK in October at the Charing cross theatre You would think this theatre would want at least one hit show every once in a while |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2022 0:22:30 GMT
I've heard that FHTE is coming back to the UK in October at the Charing cross theatre I think it was on Tim Rice's podcast where he said they have been working on a rewrite for a while, but I'm surprised its coming back to such a small venue if this is true. I wasn't too keen on the show at the Shaftesbury,but the choreograpy was great, and there's not many shows i say that about. Having listened to it afterwards, I think the score is actually really good on it's own, but i think it was the book that made it drag in the theatre. I'll definitely go back and see it when it does come back. |
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Post by annie on Mar 9, 2022 11:23:19 GMT
I've heard that FHTE is coming back to the UK in October at the Charing cross theatre I think it was on Tim Rice's podcast where he said they have been working on a rewrite for a while, but I'm surprised its coming back to such a small venue if this is true. I wasn't too keen on the show at the Shaftesbury,but the choreograpy was great, and there's not many shows i say that about. Having listened to it afterwards, I think the score is actually really good on it's own, but i think it was the book that made it drag in the theatre. I'll definitely go back and see it when it does come back. I'm actually glad they've chosen a small theatre this time. I think the problem last time is that they just threw it straight into the west end without knowing if the show would work or not. I loved the show but I think they tried to make it too big too soon. I think they are doing the right thing this time by choosing a smaller theatre first to make sure it will work this time. |
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Post by annie on Apr 16, 2022 15:40:43 GMT
Tim Rice and Stuart Brayson have been re working the script recently. I just thought I'd share that with people.
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Post by fiyero on Apr 16, 2022 17:19:20 GMT
Tim Rice and Stuart Brayson have been re working the script recently. I just thought I'd share that with people. I hope it is something like when woman in white was redone at Charing Cross. I loved both shows and would love the chance to see this again. I pray it isn’t for America! |
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Post by inthenose on Apr 16, 2022 17:32:13 GMT
Tim Rice and Stuart Brayson have been re working the script recently. I just thought I'd share that with people. I hope it is something like when woman in white was redone at Charing Cross. I loved both shows and would love the chance to see this again. I pray it isn’t for America! WiW was terrific in that new production, I really loved it. Sold horribly though, sadly. I even went twice. The original production was awful. |
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Post by Mark on Jun 7, 2022 9:17:14 GMT
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Post by partytentdown on Jun 7, 2022 9:33:47 GMT
Haven't we all suffered enough
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Post by anita on Jun 7, 2022 9:37:15 GMT
Thanks Mark. Just booked. |
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Post by singingbird on Jun 7, 2022 16:05:34 GMT
Can't wait for this, as Tim Rice is responsible for 3 of my all-time top musicals (JCS, Evita and Chess... and I'm pretty keen on Blondel, too.)
I didn't warm to this in the West End. It somehow didn't feel like a Tim Rice show - it didn't have his trademark approach and concerns - but I'm definitely up for giving it a second chance in a more intimate production.
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Post by annie on Jun 7, 2022 18:46:47 GMT
Wonderful news 👍
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Post by annie on Jun 16, 2022 19:40:19 GMT
I've heard auditions are being held at the moment.
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