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Post by AliceFearnFan2212 on Mar 27, 2017 17:42:36 GMT
Saw this for the first time on Friday and I LOVED IT! Charlie was AMAZING! The whole cast were fab, I'll hopefully be returning soon! I am glad you enjoyed it and hope to return, but please, I mean this out of love, when you do return, do remember that it is not the kind of show to go and cheer at every moment. The audience is always respectful and very responsive when I have gone but always when appropriate, I don't think it is the kind of audience that wants screaming and cheering at every moment.
I don't mean that horribly or to cause argument, I just don't want one of the best musicals of the past year to become as mental as some other shows are or are becoming. 
I didn't cheer once, only clapped, people around me were screaming however |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2017 17:45:22 GMT
I am glad you enjoyed it and hope to return, but please, I mean this out of love, when you do return, do remember that it is not the kind of show to go and cheer at every moment. The audience is always respectful and very responsive when I have gone but always when appropriate, I don't think it is the kind of audience that wants screaming and cheering at every moment.
I don't mean that horribly or to cause argument, I just don't want one of the best musicals of the past year to become as mental as some other shows are or are becoming.
I didn't cheer once, only clapped, people around me were screaming however Well that's good to hear... ya see love, you don't have to do it all the time, it is OK to show restraint in the theatre! 
It always has a hugely responsive audience at the end of numbers when I have been so that is nothing new, and it deserves it!
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Post by etceteranz on Mar 27, 2017 20:03:27 GMT
rumour has it that it may be filmed...not sure whether its for V&A or primetime xmas show haha
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2017 20:05:40 GMT
rumour has it that it may be filmed...not sure whether its for V&A or primetime xmas show haha Oooo if it turned out to be an Xmas show ala Gypsy, that would be so fabulous, it is such a family show! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2017 20:56:06 GMT
Saw this on Saturday and having loved it in Chichester and when it first opened in town was left sorely disappointed. It's severely lacking with some lazy performances, even the dance numbers that were once so energetic and fabulous now look pedestrian and tired!
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Post by zak97 on Apr 3, 2017 10:53:58 GMT
Returned for the fifth time last Thursday, purely to see Sam O'Rourke as Kipps. Sam was good, but, sadly, he was obviously no Charlie. Now, I don't mean that in a harsh way as, obviously, Sam has been on very few times meaning it was unsurprising that he had not had much of a chance to be a bit of a stamp on the character. He did make Arthur seem very sweet though, I thought this was very touching in his last scenes with Helen, and I could definitely see how his characterisation would charm Ann. Dancing was largely very good, but I did think there may have been a few moments were the choreography had been simplified, during the beginning of Act 1, although this could be me mistaken as I hadn't been for two months.
To my surprise, Rebecca was also on for Ann. Of my five visits, I've seen Rebecca three times and more and more she is becoming my vision of Ann. It has been really nice to see how she has grown into the character compared to her first visit. A much stronger voice, and she adds some sassiness which really helps her embody the character as her own. With time, I imagine this will be something Sam can do for Arthur.
The remaining cast were all very strong, as usual. Especially Jane Howe who I thought was much more hilarious with some new quirks as Lady Punnett. Also, Vivien Parry seemed much better vocally, and not saying that she is a bad singer at all, but it seemed like she was singing during 'We'll build a palace' a bit higher, which definitely suits her better and allows for better acting.
By and large the show is still in fantastic shape. One thing I did notice, which greatly bugged me, is that a group of fangirls is already developing. One who had to boast loudly, from the front row, that this was her 12th time seeing the show. Another who had a photoshopped album of Charlie on her phone of roles he should be playing etc. A third who had to boast along the lines of 'oh Andrew Wright told ME...', and 'Sam said 'x' to me on Twitter/Instagram (I can't remember). There was also the thing of giving a card and orchestrating a standing ovation at the end of the show and dancing around and waving hands a the finale, which I didn't like because, firstly, this isn't the type of show that I really think caters for dancing around, as, it is in some ways a dance show and for the finale the audience behind will want to be able to see the finale. A standing ovation is fine, in my book, but stand still and don't wave your arms about.
Hopefully, when I go back, we'll get a calmer audience, and this doesn't develop Wicked tendencies.
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Post by d'James on Apr 5, 2017 22:16:43 GMT
Going to see this soon. What merchandise is there?
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Post by Anniek on Apr 6, 2017 7:34:08 GMT
I liked it in general, but jeeezzz that first act went on and on and on. Definitely liked the second act better!
btw was it me or was one of the songs pretty much 'bang, bang, chitty, chitty, bang, bang?!'
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Post by orchestrator on Apr 6, 2017 16:46:17 GMT
btw was it me or was one of the songs pretty much 'bang, bang, chitty, chitty, bang, bang?!' Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was released in 1968. Half A Sixpence opened in the West End in 1963. If there is a big similarity between Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (the title song of the movie) and Flash, Bang, Wallop! then CCBB is the copy! |
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Post by d'James on Apr 7, 2017 2:01:57 GMT
Had an impromptu visit to this for the Thursday matinee as it was my Birthday. (Message me for details of where to send presents.)
I really enjoyed it. It's a really nice show. The cast elevated it for me. I can imagine that with a few weak links this show would fall flat. A tiny bit of bad behaviour (singing along) but it was just about bearable - but we still downgraded our seats for Act Two to be that little bit further away.
I've ordered the soundtrack, which is a good sign and I bloody hope the lyrics are contained in the CD insert because all I keep singing to myself is 'Stick it up your jacksie, dumb bum!'
I would see it again but not in a massive rush. I'll be pleased if the actors win awards.
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Post by Anniek on Apr 7, 2017 7:38:06 GMT
btw was it me or was one of the songs pretty much 'bang, bang, chitty, chitty, bang, bang?!' Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was released in 1968. Half A Sixpence opened in the West End in 1963. If there is a big similarity between Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (the title song of the movie) and Flash, Bang, Wallop! then CCBB is the copy! oops didnt know that! thank for the clarification |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 11, 2017 18:12:19 GMT
What time does it finish and would I have time to get to Waterloo by 10.25 on a Tuesday night?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2017 18:16:46 GMT
What time does it finish and would I have time to get to Waterloo by 10.25 on a Tuesday night? It is, if I remember rightly, 2h 45m? I think? Same length as Wicked so should be out by 10:15. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 11, 2017 18:25:02 GMT
Thanks DJ.
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Post by SamB (was badoerfan) on Apr 11, 2017 20:59:37 GMT
What time does it finish and would I have time to get to Waterloo by 10.25 on a Tuesday night? Last night The Girls finished at 10:08 by my watch - and when I walked past Half a Sixpence, people were leaving there. So I'd say that was about 10:15/10:20. In summary, no, you don't have time to get to Waterloo by 10:25 |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2017 21:07:03 GMT
What time does it finish and would I have time to get to Waterloo by 10.25 on a Tuesday night? Last night The Girls finished at 10:08 by my watch - and when I walked past Half a Sixpence, people were leaving there. So I'd say that was about 10:15/10:20. In summary, no, you don't have time to get to Waterloo by 10:25 You could sprint and make it if you are willing to skip curtain call which is long bows, a reprise then more bows haha. But even then I don't think you'd make it. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 11, 2017 21:20:45 GMT
Sprint?
Lol.
Bless you my child.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2017 15:44:16 GMT
The cast will be performing on ITV tomorrow, 8pm, on Tonight at The London Palladium.
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Post by stevej678 on Apr 25, 2017 15:51:11 GMT
The cast will be performing on ITV tomorrow, 8pm, on Tonight at The London Palladium. And for once it won't be Flash, Bang, Wallop! They'll be picking out a simple tune instead. |
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Post by theatremadness on Apr 26, 2017 21:23:50 GMT
Pretty stunning performance on Palladium tonight. It just grew & grew with incredibly executed choreography with some seemingly effortless tricks from Charlie! Brilliant to also see them do another number other than Flash, Bang, Wallop! and it certainly made me want to see the show!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2017 22:21:40 GMT
The performance at the Palladium made me really want to see the show...will probably book for June next payday.
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Post by daniel on Apr 26, 2017 23:17:41 GMT
What a brilliant advert for the show! I must grab one of the bargain £12.50 seats on a quiet day again at some point |
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Post by palace on Apr 26, 2017 23:47:31 GMT
Try TKTS in Leicester Square.
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Post by theatre on Apr 27, 2017 8:04:26 GMT
Anyone else seen Sam in the role of Kipps? I booked on TodayTix to take my my mother for a second time on Friday, not realising Charlie was off (I should have realised when the tickets were so cheap!). Absolutely in love with Charlie's take on the role, so just wondering how Sam compares, now that he's got a few more shows under his belt?
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Post by jgblunners on Apr 27, 2017 8:26:50 GMT
Anyone else seen Sam in the role of Kipps? I booked on TodayTix to take my my mother for a second time on Friday, not realising Charlie was off (I should have realised when the tickets were so cheap!). Absolutely in love with Charlie's take on the role, so just wondering how Sam compares, now that he's got a few more shows under his belt? Yes, I saw him back in February and thought he was great! He seemed a bit more drawn back as Kipps - Charlie's interpretation has Kipps basically jump straight into the rich life, whereas Sam's Kipps never seemed really convinced by it. The only other way I can describe Sam's performance is that his Kipps seems more adorable than Charlie's - softer and more nervous. As I say, I thought he was great - vocally as strong as Charlie and definitely had the dancing down, even if it wasn't quite as sharp as Charlie's (which I'm sure is down to only having been on as Kipps a handful of times!). |
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