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Post by blobble84 on Mar 7, 2017 10:17:43 GMT
A handful of tickets have just appeared for various dates throughout the run - just got two central seats for a Saturday eve in May - hurry!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2017 10:28:24 GMT
Oh you SUPERSTAR. Yeah we're mean and we're judgemental but we don't half help each other when it comes to tickets for sold-out shows.  |
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Post by dazzerlump on Mar 7, 2017 23:48:51 GMT
This worries me, I was intending on joining the national theatre members to ensure I got tickets for Follies, but could it end up like it did here for caroline or change and it sell out?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2017 6:36:28 GMT
Follies will sell fast, I expect, but bear in mind that Caroline or Change is in a 280 seat theatre for a month, Follies will be in a 1200 seat theatre, length of run not announced but it will be several months. If you have membership you should be fine (or check out the tips on American Express priority booking here - theatreboard.co.uk/thread/2272/amex-pre-sale-perks) |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2017 10:16:48 GMT
The NT has the Friday Rush and is good about putting returns up for resale. There are members here who refuse to believe that anything at the NT ever sells out and that even Angels In America has some availability (I assume they mean besides what's been kept for the Angels ballot?). But @xanderl is right about the relative sizes of the theatres and the relative lengths of the runs too. I'm not going to say it will be effortless to get Follies tickets, but it will certainly be achievable.
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Post by emsworthian on Mar 22, 2017 7:52:55 GMT
A whole lot of tickets currently available for various dates if anyone interested still hasn't got one.
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Post by Phantom of London on Mar 22, 2017 21:20:03 GMT
A whole lot of tickets currently available for various dates if anyone interested still hasn't got one. Snagged one, thanks. |
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Post by theatrelover123 on Apr 19, 2017 15:47:03 GMT
Email just came in:
A limited number of tickets available exclusively at the original on sale price.
To book call the Box Office on 01243 781312 or visit this link (https://www.cft.org.uk/whats-on/event/caroline-or-change) and click on 16-25 TICKETS (down the side of each date in green) and enter promo code ATNCFT.
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Post by emsworthian on May 5, 2017 18:27:02 GMT
Within the last 40 minutes lots of tickets released for sale. Hurry if you are interested and without a ticket.
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Post by meister on May 6, 2017 15:56:49 GMT
Going to first preview tonight - not seen the show before so intrigued. Anyone else going in the next few days?
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2017 21:40:43 GMT
I can see this transferring to London to like the Duke of Yorks or Noel Coward maybe? It sold quickly and would be good to see it in londkn
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Post by jgblunners on May 13, 2017 17:07:17 GMT
This is really really brilliant. Pretty much sung-through, the music jumps straight in at the deep end and provides a mashup of styles that suits the period. Act One feels like it's just simmering, and then things really get meaty in Act Two, where we reach a climax both musically and in the plot. Sharon D Clarke was audibly holding back in the first act, but she really lets loose come the second and delivers Caroline's big solo towards the end perfectly. The rest of the cast are just as talented, with some superbly strong voices in there. The Kushner/Tesori pairing works wonderfully, delivering a piece that is coherent and where music and lyrics fuse almost perfectly.
Definitely glad I didn't miss this. With the current political turmoil in America, it seems appropriate to remind people of what has been fought for in the past.
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2017 11:06:27 GMT
Saw this yesterday and am still a bit conflicted on my feelings. I saw the original on Broadway with Tonya Pinkins and Anika Noni Rose who gave such magnificent indelible performances, especially Ms Pinkins who was heartbreaking and gut wrenching and any number of other superlatives you fancy. I think this is what holds me back a little, very difficult to top that.
The Good
The cast with 1 1/2 exceptions are utterly superb. Strong powerful voices, in sync with the material, committed and pretty much faultless in their choices.
Musically this is beautiful, I had forgotten how much so, it really worked in the smaller space as you were able to hear all the tones and changes. Fabulous band/orchestra ( how do you define which is which, a question for the amnesty thread maybe?). The book/libretto with the exception of a couple of clunkers is clear and concise. Oh and Nicola Hughes, Nicola Hughes and Nicola Hughes
The Bad
Despite what i say above about the music I really don't think it worked in this space, it was too small for the production and to a lesser degree the themes of the piece, it needed a broader canvas. I have been to the Minerva a lot and this was the first time I was conscious of feeling it was a 'bad' performance space. Some of the costumes were atrocious, The Washing Machine, The DryerThe Bus, they resembled something put together by a stressed parent when their child tells them at 10 pm they need a costume for school tomorrow. They seemed too literal, I was on the verge of laughing till I realised that was not the intent. Conversely the women playing the Radio looked stunning apart from the insistence on the headbands which looked silly after a while. The young man playing Noah yesterday afternoon was dreadful, his singing was flat and tuneless, at points I felt physical pain.
Another. Bloody, Revolve. Stage.
The Indifferent
My 1/2 above refers to Sharon D Clarke who just didn't seem to be fully invested. I don't think she can give a bad performance and her voice is a thing of beauty. And I acknowledge I am comparing her to Ms Pinkins which is unfair. But someone said in The Life thread hat she always plays herself (not an exact quote before the shrieking starts) and I really felt that yesterday. I didn't see Caroline Thibodeaux, I saw Sharon D Clarke
Definitely worth seeing if you have no previous experience of it. Not sure it will transfer but if it does I think it would work better in a bigger auditorium
A quick aside on the audience which was 97.3% White and 85.4 % over the age of 80 (see Footnote 1). Eavesdropping during the interval and after in the car park along with listening to seat neighbours around me there was a general feeling of befuddlement. Lots of comments on not understanding what was happening, not being what they expected etc etc ( see Footnote 2) . This made me a little bit sad (see Footnote 3) considering the excitement there was on this board re the production and how quickly the tickets went and the subsequent disappointment people expressed at not being able to go. It made me wonder how some people decide what to see.
( Given the frothing at the mouth rant and abuse a previous post of mine engendered in some people with low comprehension skills or termnal laziness, I have prepared some footnotes on the above which can be forwarded on request if clarity is needed)
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Post by jgblunners on May 14, 2017 11:35:25 GMT
Ah yes I agree re: the boy playing Noah. I clearly forgot about him when writing my comments 😂. Some of the costumes did get a few titters but I think it was nice to have some more light-hearted aspects to the show. It seemed to me that the revolve was mostly being used to make it work better as a thrust staging - otherwise, it would pretty much just have been played to the front. Taking the revolve away wouldn't detract from the piece itself, I don't think. I also don't think it'll transfer - it feels a bit too niche. It's interesting to hear you say that the core Chichester audience didnt seem to get it - I think that's why it wouldn't do well if it were to transfer. |
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2017 12:29:38 GMT
Oh thank Goodness it wasn't just me with Noah, I always feel supremely wicked saying stuff like that, and also fearful I just need my ears waxing!
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2017 13:19:51 GMT
I hope this cast and this show transfer to London, it would fit right at home at the Duke of York's?!
How is Nicola Hughes? I really like her in Mount Pleasant
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Post by meister on May 14, 2017 15:27:07 GMT
A quick aside on the audience which was 97.3% White and 85.4 % over the age of 80 (see Footnote 1). Eavesdropping during the interval and after in the car park along with listening to seat neighbours around me there was a general feeling of befuddlement. Lots of comments on not understanding what was happening, not being what they expected etc etc ( see Footnote 2) . This made me a little bit sad (see Footnote 3) considering the excitement there was on this board re the production and how quickly the tickets went and the subsequent disappointment people expressed at not being able to go. It made me wonder how some people decide what to see.
( Given the frothing at the mouth rant and abuse a previous post of mine engendered in some people with low comprehension skills or termnal laziness, I have prepared some footnotes on the above which can be forwarded on request if clarity is needed)
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Many of the Chichester crowd just book for everything and don't frequent boards such as this!!!
Would be interested to see the footnotes!!
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Post by AddisonMizner on May 14, 2017 19:24:05 GMT
I really hope this transfers!
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2017 20:21:41 GMT
I hope this cast and this show transfer to London, it would fit right at home at the Duke of York's?! How is Nicola Hughes? I really like her in Mount Pleasant Nicola Hughes was to my mind a real stand out, reading her bio in the program she has made some cd's which I will be hunting for. Is Mount Pleasant that show on Sky which seems to have a lot of former soap stars in it? |
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Post by dazzerlump on May 14, 2017 21:59:15 GMT
good to hear Nicola Hughes is back on stage, my first ever Velma Kelly alongside Ruthie's Roxie, she made Ruthie look like an Amateur in every scene, song, dance!
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Post by alicechallice on May 15, 2017 12:56:38 GMT
Eavesdropping during the interval and after in the car park along with listening to seat neighbours around me there was a general feeling of befuddlement. Lots of comments on not understanding what was happening, not being what they expected etc etc I don't think this is particularly uncommon amongst CFT regulars unfortunately. Listening to one of their excellent pre-show talks on their YouTube channel, I remember hearing that 'Top Girls' back in 2011 had a similar effect. |
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2017 14:53:49 GMT
I hope this cast and this show transfer to London, it would fit right at home at the Duke of York's?! How is Nicola Hughes? I really like her in Mount Pleasant Nicola Hughes was to my mind a real stand out, reading her bio in the program she has made some cd's which I will be hunting for. Is Mount Pleasant that show on Sky which seems to have a lot of former soap stars in it? Yes that's it! It's actually really funny and Nicola Hughes has a main part in it. She plays the character brilliantly and I kept thinking she would be brilliant in a long-running soap like Coronation Street (she is from Manchester in Mount Pleasant so could make a great character in Corrie!) I'm glad she's great. She doesn't seem to do many musicals but she was great in The Color Purple and it'd be good to see her do more West End shows. |
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Post by David J on May 20, 2017 15:13:49 GMT
Liking this but not ecstatic so far
It's a slow burner the first half. Mainly about the boy giving away Caroline his money. Not sure where this is going
The fantasy moments are charming if sporadic to the point that they come out of nowhere
I'm sure the intention is to drip feed the era of the post JFK America but I would have liked that established earlier
Don't know who the Noah is (short hair in comparison to the long haired one in rehearsal photos) , but he sounded fine if a bit off at times
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Post by bramble on May 27, 2017 8:31:24 GMT
A superbly acted and sung production great direction
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Post by showtoones on May 28, 2017 6:25:16 GMT
Is there talk of a WE transfer?
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