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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 16, 2020 21:16:36 GMT
It will be a massive money spinner I’m sure. But SS is a very very poor imitation of the original.
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Post by princeton on Jan 16, 2020 22:30:19 GMT
She was really rather good in the original TV drama on which the stage version is based - winning several Best Actress Awards and being nominated for a handful more including a BAFTA and an international Emmy. I suspect it may be a relatively short run in a large theatre - perhaps the Palladium between Joseph and the pantomime.
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Post by alece10 on Jan 16, 2020 22:58:00 GMT
Well this now goes to the top of my must see list for 2020. This is going to be massive especially after her performance in the TV drama.
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Post by amp09 on Jan 17, 2020 0:17:31 GMT
I imagine this could be the same production as the Kenwright tour which was based on the TV show. It was very disjointed, and remember coming away thinking it needed a lot of work. Hope they’ve tidied it up, as it could be great, especially getting Sheridan back into the role. www.kenwright.com/portfolio/cilla-the-musical/ |
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Post by robertb213 on Jan 17, 2020 1:55:21 GMT
Kara Lily Hayworth was sublime in this, and gave a star-making turn in an otherwise quite average show. Not being the biggest Sheridan fan, I'll give this version a miss!
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Post by ABr on Jan 17, 2020 8:17:37 GMT
Kara Lily Hayworth was sublime in this, and gave a star-making turn in an otherwise quite average show. Not being the biggest Sheridan fan, I'll give this version a miss! I agree that Kara was sublime in this when I saw her! Though I would still be intrigued to see Sheridan in it, if I can manage to get tickets that don't break the bank! |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 17, 2020 12:30:36 GMT
It was over-long I thought, but I enjoyed it too. Maybe they should have Kara playing young Cilla and SS picking up the latter years.
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Post by raiseitup on Mar 9, 2020 17:15:58 GMT
Sheridan starring in the UK tour of the musical commencing in Liverpool in September.
Liverpool, Empire Theatre
Aylesbury, Waterside Theatre
Edinburgh, Playhouse Theatre
Birmingham, The Alexandra Theatre
Leeds, Grand Theatre
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Post by ABr on Mar 9, 2020 17:28:17 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2020 17:31:25 GMT
So with a baby due in the spring, she's going to be heading out on tour in September??
I wouldn't be surprised if this was postponed at some point.
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Post by alece10 on Mar 9, 2020 17:48:15 GMT
Was hoping for London but an overnight in Brum wont be too bad.
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Post by Being Alive on Mar 9, 2020 18:00:29 GMT
The timing of this isn't great I'll admit. The little one will be 6 months old (approx) and will definitely be on tour with her.
I'll go, because I love her and thought her performance in the drama was exceptional. But I'm not sure how good thisll be (especially as it's Kenwright)
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Post by alece10 on Mar 9, 2020 18:08:52 GMT
I think it's well thought through. Just a week at each venue apart from Liverpool so not committing to a long run meaning she will be able to spend time with a new baby and also all the other projects she has lined up.
Might be wrong but dont think there will initially be a London run which is why I am going to have a trip to Brum
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Post by david on Mar 9, 2020 18:11:25 GMT
I’ll be booking for the opening night in Liverpool (hopefully I’ll be able to get a decent discount with my ATG card). Should be a great night out.
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Post by alece10 on Mar 9, 2020 19:19:11 GMT
Anyone know the Alexandra in Birmingham?
Looking for recommendations for good seats and any to avoid.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2020 19:46:50 GMT
I think it's well thought through. Just a week at each venue apart from Liverpool so not committing to a long run meaning she will be able to spend time with a new baby and also all the other projects she has lined up. Might be wrong but dont think there will initially be a London run which is why I am going to have a trip to Brum 3 weeks of all day rehersals, tech days, dress runs and then a 4 week non stop run, with a new born baby? Good luck to her. i hope she gets lots of support and she wont be up all night, every night. |
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Post by xanady on Mar 9, 2020 19:53:08 GMT
^Love the stalls slips at the Alex,personally,as they are often good value...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2020 23:06:51 GMT
I think it's well thought through. Just a week at each venue apart from Liverpool so not committing to a long run meaning she will be able to spend time with a new baby and also all the other projects she has lined up. Might be wrong but dont think there will initially be a London run which is why I am going to have a trip to Brum 3 weeks of all day rehersals, tech days, dress runs and then a 4 week non stop run, with a new born baby? Good luck to her. i hope she gets lots of support and she wont be up all night, every night. She can take her mum or partner on tour to look after the baby. I'm a bit surprised she has committed to this. Is it the same show that toured a few years ago? I still think they need to do a follow up to the original TV series about Cilla with Sheridan from the late 1960's up to her TV comeback or even to her later years with Bobby. They could recreate some of the sketches from her 1970's TV series which Sheridan would be great at. |
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Post by alece10 on Mar 10, 2020 10:16:27 GMT
Well that was painless. Got a good stalls aisle seat for £61 right behind the £75 seats for the Friday performance in Birmingham.
Now I need to wait for Birmingham Rep to announce what's on at the same time to see if I can add a matinee on the Saturday before heading back to London.
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Post by shady23 on Mar 10, 2020 10:24:24 GMT
I've booked Liverpool and Edinburgh.
Tempted by Leeds as well.
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Post by Dr Tom on Mar 10, 2020 11:49:48 GMT
Just grabbed a £13 price promise seat for Birmingham. Side stalls, but I know the view isn't very restricted.
Surprised this is such a short tour, but I imagine it could go again in the near future.
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Post by hannechalk on Mar 10, 2020 12:15:09 GMT
The timing of this isn't great I'll admit. The little one will be 6 months old (approx) and will definitely be on tour with her. Sean Jones and Tracy Spencer Jones took their daughter on tour with them for Blood Brothers, from a very young age. They played Mickey and Mrs Lyons respectively, so had 8/9 shows a week. Tracy would vet potential babysitters a while in advance, or they had help from family and friends up and down the country. It is possible. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 10, 2020 12:27:16 GMT
Isnt it going into the WE? That was the original rumour wasn’t it?
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Post by helso1 on Mar 10, 2020 13:35:08 GMT
Got booked for Liverpool and Leeds :-)
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Post by david on Mar 10, 2020 13:51:42 GMT
I’ll be booking for the opening night in Liverpool (hopefully I’ll be able to get a decent discount with my ATG card). Should be a great night out. Ticket sorted for the opening night in Liverpool. Frustratingly, I only got the Theatrecard email after I bought the ticket. Thankfully, with the £10 card discount applicable to the 2nd preview, I would of ended up in a worse seat that would of cost more anyway had I waited. I’m surprised there wasn’t the normal ATG card presale before the general sale this morning. Anyway, it should be a cracking atmosphere. I hope that “Our Graham” from blind date does the preshow phones/ recording spiel. |
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