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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 5, 2017 19:45:29 GMT
I wonder if they'll include the sub plot of Epstein's secret penchant for "rough trade".
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Post by mrbarnaby on Mar 5, 2017 20:32:50 GMT
Bill Kenwright presents...
A V O I D
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2017 15:56:32 GMT
And La Cage aux Folles is also very good.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2017 20:01:56 GMT
My previous Kenwright mickey-taking aside, so was the Exorcist and Blood Brothers.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 7, 2017 21:26:10 GMT
Bill has his moments.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 30, 2017 5:44:36 GMT
Open audition queues are always amusing aren't they  |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 30, 2017 5:47:40 GMT
Do you get young women walking around in huge hair curlers in the rest of the country or is that something peculiar to the North West?
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Post by showbizkid on Jun 30, 2017 7:06:16 GMT
Liverpool really is the second best city outside of London. The architecture is stunning (not to mention the Liverpool Empire theatre and the Royal Court are both something to be seen, even the Playhouse and Everyman are both a delight). The Albert Dock, the two Cathedrals are better than any in the UK - I could go on..... But yes the Scouse Brow a dark sluggy line for eyebrows is liked in Liverpool, Essexand Newcastle by girls and yes they do wear curlers in their hair outside as a social statement that they "are going out"....
Finally, Bill has produced some excellent work over the years so I look forward to Cilla!
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Post by bellboard27 on Jun 30, 2017 14:39:13 GMT
huge hair curlers in the rest of the country or is that something peculiar to the North West? Peculiar to the North West. I think it depends on which area of body hair is being curled. |
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Post by Seriously on Jul 1, 2017 0:50:33 GMT
Liverpool really is the second best city outside of London. But it's full of scousers! |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 4, 2017 17:09:39 GMT
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Post by showbizkid on Jul 4, 2017 20:00:15 GMT
She's a wonderful choice - I can't wait to see it in Wimbledon.
As for the comment about "but it's full of Scousers" I see that as no difference than saying "but it's full of black people" - it's offensive and not funny.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 27, 2017 6:09:11 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2017 8:02:16 GMT
Liesl Von Trapp called. She'd like her dress back. Thanks. |
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Post by ilovewemusicals on Aug 23, 2017 17:11:55 GMT
When do you think we will hear who else is in the cast? Another worryingly late one like the ill-fated Bring It On. Surely we should know by now?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2017 19:19:36 GMT
When do you think we will hear who else is in the cast? Another worryingly late one like the ill-fated Bring It On. Surely we should know by now? It's Kenwright. We might know the week before if we're lucky. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2017 22:20:08 GMT
I had a quick dig around on Twitter, nothing about who is in it on the lead star's tweets. The MD tweeted that rehearsals started on 14th August with a band call. Doing a more general search I found out names Gemma Broderick-Bower, Tom Dunlea, Jay Osborne and Christopher Weeks. Jay may be more in the band as he says he is lead guitarist in show and has just finished in Dreamboats and Petticoats so is presumably an actor/musician.
Bit off topic but I was wondering if they might do a Cilla follow up with Sheridan on ITV. Focus on the 1970's when she had her family, TV series, some sad personal issues but then had a big comeback with Surprise Surprise and Blind Date in 1984 and 85. Sheridan is 36 now so the perfect age to play Cilla from late 20's to early 40's. Maybe they even feature the famous panto story in it for a bit of fun.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2017 8:28:25 GMT
I had a quick dig around on Twitter, nothing about who is in it on the lead star's tweets. The MD tweeted that rehearsals started on 14th August with a band call. Doing a more general search I found out names Gemma Broderick-Bower, Tom Dunlea, Jay Osborne and Christopher Weeks. Jay may be more in the band as he says he is lead guitarist in show and has just finished in Dreamboats and Petticoats so is presumably an actor/musician. Bit off topic but I was wondering if they might do a Cilla follow up with Sheridan on ITV. Focus on the 1970's when she had her family, TV series, some sad personal issues but then had a big comeback with Surprise Surprise and Blind Date in 1984 and 85. Sheridan is 36 now so the perfect age to play Cilla from late 20's to early 40's. Maybe they even feature the famous panto story in it for a bit of fun. That would be smashing. They can also include some scenes of Cilla on planes drinking champers and having a lorra lorra laughs with all the flight attendants. They all loved her. |
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Post by Mark on Aug 24, 2017 8:35:43 GMT
I had a quick dig around on Twitter, nothing about who is in it on the lead star's tweets. The MD tweeted that rehearsals started on 14th August with a band call. Doing a more general search I found out names Gemma Broderick-Bower, Tom Dunlea, Jay Osborne and Christopher Weeks. Jay may be more in the band as he says he is lead guitarist in show and has just finished in Dreamboats and Petticoats so is presumably an actor/musician. Bit off topic but I was wondering if they might do a Cilla follow up with Sheridan on ITV. Focus on the 1970's when she had her family, TV series, some sad personal issues but then had a big comeback with Surprise Surprise and Blind Date in 1984 and 85. Sheridan is 36 now so the perfect age to play Cilla from late 20's to early 40's. Maybe they even feature the famous panto story in it for a bit of fun. That would be smashing. They can also include some scenes of Cilla on planes drinking champers and having a lorra lorra laughs with all the flight attendants. They all loved her. When talking about rude celebrities on planes, it's the name that ALWAYS comes up. |
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Post by ilovewemusicals on Aug 25, 2017 12:24:11 GMT
Just found the cast list on the website: CILLA - KARA LILY KAYWORTH BOBBY - CARL AU BRIAN EPSTEIN - ANDREW LANCEL BIG CILLA - PAULINE FLEMING JOHN WHITE - PAUL BROUGHTON HUTCH - TOM DUNLEA PAT - BILLIE HARDY ROSE WILLIS (u/s CILLA) - AMY BRIDGES PAULINE - GEMMA BRODRICK-BOWER RINGO STARR - BILL CAPLE PAUL McCARTNEY - JOSHUA GANNON KENNY WILLIS - TOM CHRISTIAN JOHN LENNON - MICHAEL HAWKINS ACTOR-MUSICIAN (GUITAR), u/s JOHN WHITE - ALAN HOWELL GUITAR - JAY OSBOURNE GUITAR - ALEX HARFORD ACTOR-MUSICIAN (TRUMPET) - WILL KINNON ACTOR-MUSICIAN (SAX) - JENNY MURPHY ACTOR-MUSICIAN (TROMBONE) - TOM SOWINSKI Sorry about the use of caps, that's how it is on the website when I'm pasting across. www.cillathemusical.com/ |
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Post by ilovewemusicals on Sept 1, 2017 18:32:40 GMT
Press night in Liverpool is unusually a Friday (8th). And, also unusually for a new musical, there is only one preview on Thursday 7th. There is a VIP reception after for invited guests only. I managed to get one odd seat near the front for about £45.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 8, 2017 12:44:01 GMT
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Post by stevej678 on Sept 8, 2017 12:49:47 GMT
Not sure that reaction was ever in much doubt in Liverpool but seems like the first preview was very well received by a sell-out audience. There was a speech from Bill Kenwright apparently too.
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Post by theatreian on Sept 8, 2017 12:59:37 GMT
I guess if you are going to see this , this is the place to see it. Hope it does well.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2017 13:03:10 GMT
Kara does look a lot like a young Cilla so it looks like a good piece of casting.
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