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Post by theatremadness on Jun 27, 2017 14:14:00 GMT
Now here's one to tick off the list!! Tim McArthur directs the first revival of long-forgotten 1989 musical Metropolis that starred Judy Kuhn & Brian Blessed once upon a time! Wikipedia tells me that the 1927 film is set in the futuristic year of 2026(!!) and the musical around the year 2000(!!!!). Runs 10th - 29th October 2017.
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Post by viserys on Jun 27, 2017 14:27:48 GMT
Oooh.
What's the theatre like? Will be it be "three people in jeans and a piano" affair?
I'd be interested but I'm a bit wary of VERY small fringe productions.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2017 14:35:37 GMT
Oooh. What's the theatre like? Will be it be "three people in jeans and a piano" affair? I'd be interested but I'm a bit wary of VERY small fringe productions. It's a theatre above a pub in Walthamstow. Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2017 14:42:16 GMT
HOLY SH!T !!
The 90's flop revivals really are coming back. Of all the things i never ecpected to see above a pub
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Post by musicallady on Jun 27, 2017 14:49:54 GMT
I saw this at the Picadilly and loved it.
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Post by wickedgrin on Jun 27, 2017 15:54:33 GMT
The sets for the original production of this were amazing! I can't remember anything else about it!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2017 16:25:45 GMT
Ooooh.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2017 16:40:39 GMT
Is that where I saw [Title of Show]?
If memory serves, the only show I've ever seen where the audience was in single digits.
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Post by martin1965 on Jun 27, 2017 17:07:45 GMT
The 'Stow? No thanks!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2017 17:28:02 GMT
How on earth is this going to fit into a pub theatre? What next? Time at the Finborough?
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Post by theatre-turtle on Jun 27, 2017 18:29:44 GMT
Southwark Playhouse managed 'Grand' Hotel with almost no set or staging, so I'm sure it can be done.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2017 20:13:39 GMT
Southwark Playhouse managed 'Grand' Hotel with almost no set or staging, so I'm sure it can be done. Their staging of Grand Hotel was a big mess IMO. The traverse stage was a bad idea. Unless you were sat dead centre, the view was only really of one end. The Landor theatre had 20 people on their stage for Ragtime so anything can be done in a small space. |
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Post by showgirl on Jun 28, 2017 8:43:54 GMT
I've seen good stuff at this venue but it's just too far from everything else to go often. I know it's on the Victoria line but it's a bit of a walk from the station and if you're rushing from one venue to another, a detour to Walthamstow is very costly in time terms. Most comparable venues are far closer to central London; plus many are near other theatres or cinemas, so it's easier to plan several things reasonably near each other.
I do wonder how much better this company would fare if they were able to move to a new home just slightly closer to the rest of the action.
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Post by SageStageMgr on Jun 28, 2017 8:46:37 GMT
Love both the original Fritz Lang movie and the weird anime "remake", two completely different yet awesome movies. Have the cast recording of this too, going to give it a listen today. Will definitely end up seeing this!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2017 14:42:46 GMT
The news of Metropolis has got me very excited to see it again. There's only a few videos of the Piccadilly production out there. I like this song, Listen To Me. Its made all the better by Graham Bickleys TERRIBLE wig. At least i hope its a wig.....
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Post by theatrelover123 on Jun 28, 2017 16:08:42 GMT
"101.1111. Get it up to 1.11. Let me see that 11 on the dial. Keep pushing". Or something  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2017 11:41:58 GMT
Saw this three times when I was a teenager. LOVED it! Still have my signed cast album...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2017 11:51:30 GMT
THERE ARE TOO MANY THINGS TO BOOK! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2017 17:25:22 GMT
Oh my god. I forgot all about this!! I will go before the end of the run. Thank you for the reminder.
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Post by crabtree on Oct 23, 2017 18:05:13 GMT
I so loved the original production for so many reasons - Brian Blessed exploding on stage is an unforgotten memory, but the score is generally tremendous, and there was the spectacle. I'd love to see this version.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Oct 24, 2017 7:01:47 GMT
I went to a preview and really liked it. It’s well staged and sung. I recommend
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Post by Deal J on Oct 24, 2017 11:31:30 GMT
My nephew is in the chorus for this. I'm gutted that I can't get down to London to see it, but I'm ever so proud of him!
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Post by schuttep on Oct 26, 2017 8:59:23 GMT
Saw this last Sunday and loved it. Simple but effective staging, and beautifully sung by everyone. I love the soaring score and anthemic songs.
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Post by musicalmarge on Oct 27, 2017 6:31:33 GMT
Well I thought this was just great. An odd show but what fabulous staging and very clever to put such a huge musical on such a tiny space. Some real up and coming talent there. Really worth going to see guys. - some of the songs (and cast) are gorgeous!
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