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Post by thebearofwestend on Nov 19, 2016 7:52:07 GMT
I know plenty of people on ASD and none acted like he did ASD? Autism Spectrum Disorder |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2016 12:42:25 GMT
I'm very aware of the acronym, but I've never, in my career of working with children with special educational needs, heard the term of being "on a disorder". The beauty of the rich tapestry of human life also means, that although you haven't met someone who behaves like Christopher, that is not to say it's not a fair representation of the character. The "one size fits all" mentality of SEN really boggles the mind. Just as no two people are the same, this is also true of individuals with ASD. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2016 15:23:02 GMT
So is this closing next summer to make way for The Ferryman? Is that happening or just wishful thinking? Probably wouldn't surprise me to be honest. |
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Post by raiseitup on Dec 8, 2016 23:54:47 GMT
Closes at the Gielgud on 3rd June - according to Baz.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 0:01:58 GMT
Closes at the Gielgud on 3rd June - according to Baz. As I said, does not really surprise me, but it is a great show and hope it will continue to tour or return to the West End every now and then, kind of like the NT's An Inspector Calls. I wonder how this and War Horse leaving the West End will affect the NT after reading their annual review. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 0:13:00 GMT
Good riddance, it's fantastically overrated. If I wanted to watch a 27 yr old man pretend to be 15 I'd go down my local cruising spot
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Post by Jon on Dec 9, 2016 1:16:15 GMT
Closes at the Gielgud on 3rd June - according to Baz. As I said, does not really surprise me, but it is a great show and hope it will continue to tour or return to the West End every now and then, kind of like the NT's An Inspector Calls. I wonder how this and War Horse leaving the West End will affect the NT after reading their annual review. It's had a fantastic run, just under 3 years at the Gielgud and 8 months at the Apollo, I'm guessing The Ferryman is going to the Gielgud after all War Horse and Curious Incident will continue to make money for the National brought tours and licensing, I think both of them along with One Man Two Guvnors were treated as cash cows and I think Rufus Norris mentioned when War Horse announced its closure that be didn't want the NT to be too reliant on the transfers |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 8:36:38 GMT
War Horse and Curious Incident will continue to make money for the National brought tours and licensing, I think both of them along with One Man Two Guvnors were treated as cash cows and I think Rufus Norris mentioned when War Horse announced its closure that be didn't want the NT to be too reliant on the transfers The UK tour of Jane Eyre seems to be hoping to be seen as part of the legacy of those three hit touring shows. It's visiting the same circuit of theatres, including the vast auditorium of the Donald Gordon Theatre at the WMC here in Cardiff. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 9:48:48 GMT
Is it losing audience numbers? I look around for deals periodically and I never spot any.
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Post by stefy69 on Dec 9, 2016 11:20:28 GMT
Could free up the Gielgud for the Oscar Wilde season announces yesterday ?
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Post by stefy69 on Dec 9, 2016 11:39:11 GMT
I think "The Ferryman" is in talks, and the Wilde Season is Nimax. So other than that I may be right. Oops ( I'll get my coat ) !  |
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Post by Jon on Dec 9, 2016 15:24:01 GMT
It does a lot of "no booking fee" via agents - pointless, as there isn't a fee via Delmac anyway - and takes part in GILTS and Kidsweek. Delmac do other offers like "free drink" and their "May Sale" each year on it, too. I think it also shows up at TKTS from time to time as well. So it does discount, but not often or that visibly. I wonder if it's a similar situation to War Horse where they had a fall in sales and they've decided that rather than recast the show and risk making a loss, they'll close instead |
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Post by Phantom of London on Dec 9, 2016 18:20:12 GMT
Does look like to be the ferryman in next.
The cast are being given long notices, which is great, the show has had a fantastic run both here and New York (longest running play in a decade on Broadway), scooping both the Tony and Olivier.
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Feb 12, 2017 13:24:42 GMT
Sorry to bump Curious Incident of the Dog at Night. Saw this at Aylesbury last night. Very impressed. Can't believe nobody told me to go and watch this before.
Best thing I have seen since View From a Bridge. Gets a belated but well deserved five stars from me.
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Post by paulr on Feb 20, 2017 14:42:08 GMT
Looking forward to seeing this at Canterbury. I saw it at the Cottesloe on it's original run and would be interested to see how t works when not in the round.
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Post by AddisonMizner on Apr 16, 2017 13:55:23 GMT
I've been wanting to see this play for so long, and finally managed to catch the tour in Nottingham on Wednesday (12th April).
The first thing to say is I loved the style of the production, with the ingenious use of projection, lighting, music and movement. It made the play very slick and fluid, with scenes moving effortlessly into one another. It very much reminded me of PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS in this regard.
The performances were also very strong, with the role of Christopher being a real tour-de-force. It must be exhausting to perform, as it requires so much energy and physicality.
My only criticism would be that for me, some of the humour veers off unintentionally into pantomime at some points. Without giving anything away for those who are yet to see it, the moment in the underground station in Act 2, and how some of the characters reacted, was too much. There were other such moments throughout the play as well.
However, this does not detract from what I thought was a highly enjoyable evening in the theatre. Go and see!
4 stars.
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2017 12:03:48 GMT
Perks of my work location mean my lunchtime stroll meant I ran into a favourite cast member....
{Spoiler - click to view}
The Puppy! |
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Post by romeo94 on May 10, 2017 15:30:53 GMT
Sorry couldn't find the thread for the London production... just a quick question. Does dynamic pricing exist for this? Trying to grab a last minute bargain for tonight...
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Post by floorshow on Jul 19, 2017 22:07:40 GMT
Saw this for the first time tonight, I know it's been around the block a few times now but surprised the tour isn't getting a bit more love - 's great!
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Post by Mr Snow on Jul 30, 2017 9:26:35 GMT
Left wondering how it's been such a success, beyond the sets we felt a little underwhelmed
Spoiler alert.
The structure just falls apart in act two and the idea that the sensitive teacher would put the families troubles into a play suspends logic.
The biggest problem is for those who enjoyed the book. That made you understand how problemAtic life is for him by telling everything from his perspective. They haven't managed to bring that to the play so when he travels to London it jars.
Finally it finishes on a really interesting question and then we get a feel good 'encore' so everyone except us went home with a big smile on their faces.
Just call us the grumpy's.
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Post by d'James on Jul 30, 2017 11:06:45 GMT
Left wondering how it's been such a success, beyond the sets we felt a little underwhelmed Spoiler alert. The structure just falls apart in act two and the idea that the sensitive teacher would put the families troubles into a play suspends logic. The biggest problem is for those who enjoyed the book. That made you understand how problemAtic life is for him by telling everything from his perspective. They haven't managed to bring that to the play so when he travels to London it jars. Finally it finishes on a really interesting question and then we get a feel good 'encore' so everyone except us went home with a big smile on their faces. Just call us the grumpy's. I definitely agree about the second act. With most shows I always tend to prefer the second act but with this one I was the opposite. |
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Post by Rory on Sept 18, 2018 8:25:18 GMT
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Post by Rory on Sept 18, 2018 8:30:57 GMT
It's a great play but do we really want or need it back so soon after recently closing in London after 5 years and extensive UK and worldwide touring? Is this the new boomerang show à la An Inspector Calls?
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Post by drmaplewood on Sept 18, 2018 8:36:34 GMT
It's a great play but do we really want or need it back so soon after recently closing in London after 5 years and extensive UK and worldwide touring? Is this the new boomerang show à la An Inspector Calls? Agreed, this and War Horse coming back (though I understand WH is more a "lap of honour, but still) feels a bit stale. |
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Post by blobble84 on Sept 18, 2018 9:02:46 GMT
It’s only for a limited few months over Christmas. Surely better than having a theatre sit dark over that time and quite last minute to get something completely new in?
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