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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2016 12:15:34 GMT
It seems pretty poor that the UK's biggest theatre awards will be seen live by people everywhere except in the UK. With social media we will all know who's won before ITV deigns to show it. The ITV highlights show features the performances and the glamour. The nominations and the winners are the boring bit for most general viewers and the programme skips over that, and omits many of the categories until listing the winners in the final credits at unreadable speed. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2016 17:23:32 GMT
Am just reading Shenton's views of who he wants to win what, was he one of the ones who raved about BILB? Because he has said he wants it to win pretty much every category it is nominated in, including Best Musical. I mean, I know he was a fan, and I am sure it will win that weird Achievement in Music category but still... 
Whereas, in every category other than Best Actor in a Musical for Killian, he completely s**ts on Kinky Boots, which I am assuming he hated a lot based on his views and opinions? |
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Post by rumbledoll on Mar 23, 2016 18:38:51 GMT
I'm surprised Shenton is prophesizing Olivier for Jamie Parker. I mean I would be the first one to get nuts about that and Jamie deserves it thousand times over but I feel it's not gonna happen, not this year.. Hope I am mistaken and he's right though ))
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2016 19:22:50 GMT
I'm surprised Shenton is prophesizing Olivier for Jamie Parker. I mean I would be the first one to get nuts about that and Jamie deserves it thousand times over but I feel it's not gonna happen, not this year.. Hope I am mistaken and he's right though )) I definitely think, having seen all of the nominees, that either Jamie or Matt deserve to win it. I am hoping for Matt but I would be thrilled for Jamie too.  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2016 22:41:48 GMT
To be honest, as soon as I saw he wants Bugsy Malone to beat Gypsy for Musical Revival, I soon realised he was deluded.
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Post by theatremiss on Mar 24, 2016 0:24:19 GMT
I'm going again this year......if I can find a dress to wear
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Post by ncbears on Mar 24, 2016 3:24:50 GMT
Thanks for the tip on the youtube channel for those of us not in the UK. I will watch but will not reveal!
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Post by anita on Mar 24, 2016 11:35:11 GMT
I am thinking of heading to the Plaza. What time should I get there? Anyone been other years?
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Post by freckles on Mar 24, 2016 14:19:24 GMT
They have announced that performing at the ceremony will be:
Bugsy Malone
In The Heights
Gypsy
Guys & Dolls
Bend It
Kinky Boots
Seven Brides
Mrs Henderson
there's a video on the @olivierawards twitter feed.
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Post by Hamilton Addict on Mar 24, 2016 16:18:46 GMT
Am just reading Shenton's views of who he wants to win what, was he one of the ones who raved about BILB? Because he has said he wants it to win pretty much every category it is nominated in, including Best Musical. I mean, I know he was a fan, and I am sure it will win that weird Achievement in Music category but still...
Whereas, in every category other than Best Actor in a Musical for Killian, he completely s**ts on Kinky Boots, which I am assuming he hated a lot based on his views and opinions? Am I the only one who actually liked Killian? I would definitely choose him over Matt Henry, Jamie Parker and David Haig. Just my opinion, I think it's only me and Mark who think this. I don't know what it was people didn't like about him. I thought he was extremely talented when I saw the show and he was exceptionally good in the scene where he sung 'Soul of a Man'. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2016 17:00:21 GMT
Am just reading Shenton's views of who he wants to win what, was he one of the ones who raved about BILB? Because he has said he wants it to win pretty much every category it is nominated in, including Best Musical. I mean, I know he was a fan, and I am sure it will win that weird Achievement in Music category but still...
Whereas, in every category other than Best Actor in a Musical for Killian, he completely s**ts on Kinky Boots, which I am assuming he hated a lot based on his views and opinions? Am I the only one who actually liked Killian? I would definitely choose him over Matt Henry, Jamie Parker and David Haig. Just my opinion, I think it's only me and Mark who think this. I don't know what it was people didn't like about him. I thought he was extremely talented when I saw the show and he was exceptionally good in the scene where he sung 'Soul of a Man'. No I would agree. Of those four, he's the one I would go for. Lola is the more "showy" part though so I guess that's why he's overshadowed by Matt Henry somewhat. Loved David Haig but it wasn't really a stretch for him as he was playing a variation of David Haig. Jamie Parker was OK but he doesn't stand out from any other competent leading man in London's glitzy West End. Plus on the night I saw G&D he completely ballsed up 'Luck Be A Lady'. The last note was a real clunker. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2016 17:36:53 GMT
I actually really liked Killian now than at the beginning. I wasn't a big fan at first but now I have seen it three times with both him and Matt, I have grown to really like Killian as Charlie. That said, I am rooting for Matt Henry because I think, having seen all five of the men in their respective roles, he is the strongest.
My order would be, in preference:
Winner: Matt Henry
2nd: Jamie Parker
3rd: Killian Donnelly
4th: Ian Bartholomew
5th: David Haig
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Post by Hamilton Addict on Mar 24, 2016 19:10:43 GMT
Glad to know there's more people who thought Killian was amazing!
What's Ian Bartholomew like? He's the only contender I haven't seen.
Excluding Ian, my order would be 1) Killian Donnelly 2) Matt Henry 3) Jamie Parker 4) David Haig.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2016 19:11:15 GMT
Am I the only one who actually liked Killian?
Nope - I thought he was easily the best thing about KB. (And I was no fangirl before I saw it, either.) |
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Post by d'James on Mar 24, 2016 19:19:08 GMT
I wasn't wowed by Killian or Matt. They were good and I loved the show. Maybe it was an off night.
I've not seen Mrs Henderson Presents but out of the four performances I have seen, I'd have to give it to Jamie Parker, even though I really didn't like the show.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2016 19:33:03 GMT
The trouble with Ian is his performance is very one note for the vast majority. He spends most of the show miserable bar one or two scenes, much more than the film and a lot of his songs are very much the same.
It was a good performance but of the three Henderson Actors nominated, Emma has the best shot. And as I said previously, don't be surprised if she beats Lara. Emma literally carries the show on her back and is fantastic. I wouldn't be surprised at all if she won.
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Post by lynette on Mar 24, 2016 19:35:57 GMT
Haven't they done these awards yet? We are a third of the way through 2016" well, a quarter say and we should be moving forward. Whose idea was it to have these awards so late? Is it something to do with marketing to the American tour groups in the summer. When do they book their tickets?
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Post by mallardo on Mar 24, 2016 20:12:38 GMT
The trouble with Ian is his performance is very one note for the vast majority. He spends most of the show miserable bar one or two scenes, much more than the film and a lot of his songs are very much the same. It was a good performance but of the three Henderson Actors nominated, Emma has the best shot. And as I said previously, don't be surprised if she beats Lara. Emma literally carries the show on her back and is fantastic. I wouldn't be surprised at all if she won.
I hope you're right about Emma Williams, Daniel. When was the last time someone in the Supporting Actress category totally dominated a show like she does? That's worth an award to me.
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Post by theatremadness on Mar 24, 2016 21:00:10 GMT
Apologies if this has already been brought up, but thought that everyone would be interested to know that the following article claims that along with the highlights of the awards ceremony broadcast at 22:15 on Sunday 3rd April on ITV1 as usual, the full ceremony will be broadcast a day later (Monday 4th April) on ITV3! Fantastic news in this is the actual plan!
EDIT: Olivier Awards confirm that the full ceremony will be broadcast on ITV3 on Monday 4th April at 11pm! Fantastic!! www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/news/latest-news/article/item357689/vanessa-redgrave-to-appear-at-oliviers/ |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2016 22:38:18 GMT
When do we find out the nominees for the Audience Award? Considering the awards are just a week and a half away. |
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Post by Michael on Mar 24, 2016 22:43:22 GMT
When do we find out the nominees for the Audience Award? Considering the awards are just a week and a half away. No need to nominate a show. Wicked won last year, so if I remember correctly, they aren't eligible this year, so it's Les Mis' turn. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2016 22:43:23 GMT
Ignore my previous post, I have just seen on the website that the four nominees for the Audience Award are:
Jersey Boys
Matilda The Musical
Les Misérables
The Phantom Of The Opera
A win for Les Mis once again are we predicting? I feel bad that Billy Elliot is not nominated as it is nearing the end of its run.
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Post by Michael on Mar 24, 2016 22:52:36 GMT
Too late I have just seen on the website that the four nominees for the Audience Award are: Jersey Boys Matilda The Musical Les Misérables The Phantom Of The Opera A win for Les Mis once again are we predicting? I feel bad that Billy Elliot is not nominated as it is nearing the end of its run. Somewhat odd that Book of Mormon wasn't nominated. Out of these four, I'd vote for Jersey Boys, but my bets are on Les Mis (even though I have no idea why this show is still so popu lerlar). |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2016 0:22:30 GMT
Baz has just announced Cyndi will do a special performance at the show, and not a song from Kinky Boots. Has this pretty much solidified her as recipient of the Outstanding Achievement in Music category? As she is such a high profile act...
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Post by Jon on Mar 25, 2016 0:38:27 GMT
I have just seen on the website that the four nominees for the Audience Award are: Jersey Boys Matilda The Musical Les Misérables The Phantom Of The Opera A win for Les Mis once again are we predicting? I feel bad that Billy Elliot is not nominated as it is nearing the end of its run. Somewhat odd that Book of Mormon wasn't nominated. Out of these four, I'd vote for Jersey Boys, but my bets are on Les Mis (even though I have no idea why this show is still so popu lerlar). Les Mis and Wicked seem to alternate as Audience Award winners. It'd be best to bar them from being nominated so that other shows can have a shot. |
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