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Post by theatre on Apr 29, 2017 20:30:28 GMT
Saw Sam yesterday evening - having seen Charlie before and knowing how good he was I didn't know what to expect. I left pleasantly surprised - Sam was vocally as strong as Charlie though not as loud - may have been a mic thing though as I was sat in a different place, a bit further back. His dancing didn't quite have the same spring to it that Charlie's has and especially when working with the cane he seemed to be concentrating on it a little bit definitely had most of it down. It's hard to explain though but when seeing Charlie, he was just mesmerising - you couldn't take your eyes off him, he has 'the X factor' for want of a better phrase! Sam didn't have this like Charlie does but was still very impressive in the role, and I enjoyed his interpretation. My sister was not so keen, but I'm sure that's because she has a bit of a crush on Charlie!
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Post by grannyjx6 on Apr 30, 2017 20:07:09 GMT
Does anyone think it might extend after 2nd September? We are going to London the week after and I will be gutted if I've just missed it. I might have to go on my own to a matinee if not.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2017 20:12:14 GMT
Does anyone think it might extend after 2nd September? We are going to London the week after and I will be gutted if I've just missed it. I might have to go on my own to a matinee if not. It is doing OK business, nothing amazing, but OK. It has been having at least three of four levels open at performances as of late. I think the Summer will be very telling in terms of a future. I personally could see it extending and maybe closing in January? On the other side, if there is something more profitable planning on using the theatre, they could well bump this out. I wouldn't want to see it close just yet.  |
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Post by bamaboy on Apr 30, 2017 22:28:51 GMT
I really loved this show, and as an American, I can't imagine we will ever see it in NYC. It's a really gorgeous, well-done production. And such a jewel of a theater.
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Post by grannyjx6 on May 1, 2017 0:14:28 GMT
Does anyone think it might extend after 2nd September? We are going to London the week after and I will be gutted if I've just missed it. I might have to go on my own to a matinee if not. It is doing OK business, nothing amazing, but OK. It has been having at least three of four levels open at performances as of late. I think the Summer will be very telling in terms of a future. I personally could see it extending and maybe closing in January? On the other side, if there is something more profitable planning on using the theatre, they could well bump this out. I wouldn't want to see it close just yet.
I'll have to keep my eyes peeled in the next couple of months. We live 160 miles away so I have to plan things well in advance, then try and get as many shows in as possible but if it doesn't extend, I might come down on the megabus for the day and squeeze a matinee in. Thanks for your reply.
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Post by Mark on May 1, 2017 8:08:35 GMT
If it were to extend I can see it going to when "cast change" would have been, but not any further.
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2017 8:16:50 GMT
If it were to extend I can see it going to when "cast change" would have been, but not any further. Thats exactly what I think will ultimately happen. I think it will go until around the time it opened and close up shop. Because also it is a really challenging show to cast, and Charlie in the lead has really created a name for himself in the theatre scene over the course of a year. Even if it were to close on September 2nd though, where it is currently booking, it is a major achievement as no one thought it would last until Christmas when it opened and here we are, 6 months later! |
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Post by Mark on May 1, 2017 8:33:55 GMT
It's had a fantastic run. Its got great "re-watchability" too...
Will probably try and catch it one more time before it does close.
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2017 8:49:56 GMT
wouldn't surprise me if it toured too
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Post by alece10 on May 1, 2017 10:36:46 GMT
wouldn't surprise me if it toured too It would do really well on tour. |
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2017 11:54:50 GMT
rumour has it that it may be filmed...not sure whether its for primetime xmas show
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2017 12:01:04 GMT
rumour has it that it may be filmed...not sure whether its for V&A or primetime xmas show haha Well that would be great if Half A Sixpence did a filmed performance with Charlie Stemp and the current London cast from the Noel Coward Theatre in London for Xmas this year on TV on BBC Four and on DVD like Gypsy did in 2015 and I hope there will be an announcement for it soon before the show finishes it's run on Saturday 2nd September |
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2017 14:51:19 GMT
Going to see this soon. What merchandise is there? There is the programme, the souvenir brochure, the poster, the 2016 Live London Cast Recording CD, keyrings and mugs |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 1, 2017 15:20:56 GMT
I just watched the Palladium performance. Fabulously performed but I didn't like that acid yellow. Very jarring on the eye!
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2017 16:16:43 GMT
I just watched the Palladium performance. Fabulously performed but I didn't like that acid yellow. Very jarring on the eye! I really enjoyed watching the cast of Half A Sixpence performing Pick Out A Simple Tune by Stiles and Drewe on Tonight At The London Palladium on ITV last week and they wrote it brilliantly for the show rumour has it that it may be filmed...not sure whether its for primetime xmas show |
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2017 10:29:14 GMT
Alright then I will wait until Half A Sixpence confirm the show being filmed for Xmas this year for TV and DVD with Charlie Stemp 😄😀
(https://vimeo.com/198597707)
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Post by HereForTheatre on May 5, 2017 18:13:20 GMT
closing september
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2017 18:16:17 GMT
rumour has it that it may be filmed...not sure whether its for primetime xmas show |
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Post by couldileaveyou on May 5, 2017 18:16:41 GMT
I think they want to bring she loves me over for Autumn/Christmas
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2017 18:17:13 GMT
Well that would be great if Half A Sixpence did a filmed performance with Charlie Stemp and the current London cast from the Noel Coward Theatre in London for Xmas this year on TV on BBC Four and on DVD like Gypsy did in 2015 and I hope there will be an announcement for it soon before the show finishes it's run on Saturday 2nd September I do like watching recorded live or broadcast live performances of shows and musicals at the Cinema, on DVD and Blu-Ray and on TV |
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Post by zak97 on May 5, 2017 18:22:12 GMT
I wish it was one week later then I could have made closing night
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Post by Jon on May 5, 2017 18:28:54 GMT
I assume something is coming in the Autumn but almost a year in the West End is not to be sniffed at. I'm sure Cameron Mackintosh will tour it.
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Post by duncan on May 5, 2017 18:41:42 GMT
Has anyone heard anything about them filming it for Christmas?  |
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Post by jgblunners on May 5, 2017 19:31:36 GMT
Sad to see it go, but hardly surprising, and as others have said it's had a respectable run. Now I just need to see how long it takes me to give in and book for the last show!
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Post by d'James on May 5, 2017 19:47:08 GMT
DMs now?! What's going on?!
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