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Post by Steffi on Oct 31, 2016 6:12:16 GMT
Saw this yesterday and while I can totally understand how it isn't for everyone I absolutely adored it. For some reason the whole thing really spoke to me although I am still not entirely sure I completely "got" it.
Michael C Hall is incredible. He's on stage for almost the entire show and whenever I looked at him he was completely in character (even when he was just sitting at the side watching a scene).
I'm not a David Bowie fan - I like some of his songs but that's about it. So I didn't watch this for the music (the guy next to me clearly did). And while the narrative is very disjointed and frankly quite bizarre it really drew me in.
I booked a ticket for a return visit the moment I left the theatre. :-)
I do hope they decide to turn the heating up a notch in the future. It was freezing cold in there.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2016 8:37:19 GMT
Great to hear that Steffi, I'm also not a Bowie fan (don't dislike, and really respect his work just was never something I was really 'into') But I was intrigued by this (and by director and cast) so good to hear of another non-Bowie fan really enjoying!
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Post by talkstageytome on Oct 31, 2016 14:20:37 GMT
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Post by stefy69 on Nov 1, 2016 7:37:24 GMT
So looking forward to this in 3 weeks time !  Have been listening to the double CD and it is very very good, pleased to say it includes a version of my favourite DB song : Always Crashing In The Same Car and the second CD has a killer Bowie track : When I Met You.  |
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Post by talkstageytome on Nov 6, 2016 12:09:57 GMT
Just discussing this show with some friends who also saw it. Is it eligible for the Oliviers? I felt that the lighting and projections in particular deserved some sort of nod.
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Post by djdan14 on Nov 6, 2016 13:13:14 GMT
Just discussing this show with some friends who also saw it. Is it eligible for the Oliviers? I felt that the lighting and projections in particular deserved some sort of nod. I assume it would be eligible? As In the heights was and its part of the same complex? |
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Post by talkstageytome on Nov 6, 2016 15:04:09 GMT
Yes that's what I assumed. Thanks!  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2016 17:12:52 GMT
What is this obsession with putting shows on in tents?! Friday's performance was ruined by fireworks, car alarms, outside shouting and the pumping baseline of In The Heights' 96,000 during the quiet moments. So disappointed. This show could have had it's pick of a West End venue and instead opted for a tent. I do not get it. Somehwere like the Old Vic would have been perfect. The rake is also appallingly bad and if you're at the back, I imagine you'll miss quite a lot of moments on the floor.
The show itself was ok. Not my kind of thing. Michael C Hall is excellent and I imagine he'll walk away with the Olivier, and deservedly so. The Girl and the Valentine also brilliant. Jamie Muscato and Amy Lennox woefully underused.
Adored the homage to Bowie at the end.
3 stars.
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Post by talkstageytome on Nov 6, 2016 17:59:24 GMT
I was shocked by how little Jamie Muscato featured. All The Young Dudes was sung wonderfully, but that couple came out of nowhere and were barely on stage.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2016 3:27:57 GMT
I wonder how Michael will fare come award season? As he received both a Lucille Lortel and Drama Desk nomination in America for his role in this. If he is as good as I have heard, he could well join the list that likely already includes Andy Karl and Charlie Stemp.
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Post by herculesmulligan on Nov 7, 2016 8:39:10 GMT
Does anyone know how much they are checking tickets / ID currently? I'm giving my tickets to my brother but am worried they won't let him in!
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Post by Steffi on Nov 7, 2016 8:51:53 GMT
They didn't check my ID when I went the other week. But I know that some friends have had their ID checked on other days. I would definitely check with the box office in advance.
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Post by sophie92 on Nov 7, 2016 12:37:23 GMT
You can ring the theatre to let them know so they can change the name (this topic is addressed in the FAQ on the website)
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 9, 2016 10:19:35 GMT
Where are the lottery seats allocated? I won but the email doesn't specify a seat
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Post by justinj on Nov 9, 2016 10:34:50 GMT
Where are the lottery seats allocated? I won but the email doesn't specify a seat Thought they were meant to be front row? Have you won for today? They are notifying people early, I thought normally it was around 2pm when they let people know. |
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Post by wickedgrin on Nov 9, 2016 10:38:17 GMT
I think it's a matinee performance couldileaveyou is attending.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 9, 2016 10:51:02 GMT
Where are the lottery seats allocated? I won but the email doesn't specify a seat Thought they were meant to be front row? Have you won for today? They are notifying people early, I thought normally it was around 2pm when they let people know. Yes, yes, it's the matinee! I was informed I won while I was trying to get a rush ticket for Ragtime at 10! |
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Post by Marwood on Nov 9, 2016 13:26:29 GMT
Those of you that have seen this - is it essential to have watched The Man Who Fell To Earth prior to seeing this? I tried watching it a few years back and to tell the truth, I got bored and stopped watching after about 45 minutes or so, but some of the comments and reviews I've seen are making me feel that I should watch it all the way through to get the most out of this (not seeing it for another 6 weeks or so, so no immediate rush) but I don't fancy forking out top dollar to buy it on DVD.
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Post by talkstageytome on Nov 9, 2016 13:39:17 GMT
I had never seen it and understood (as much as could be understood) what was going on. There's a bit of a monologue about a quarter of the way through which tells you what the synopsis basically says in more detail, which seemed to be a way of catching up those who didn't know what was happening, so I think you'll be fine.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 13:45:37 GMT
Or Wikipedia it. That's what I do with all Shakespeares
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Post by talkstageytome on Nov 9, 2016 13:47:37 GMT
The Wikipedia page doesn't have a synopsis for Lazarus, sadly. Edit: But the movie does of course! Sorry, lack of sleep has made me particularly oblivious, it seems! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 14:40:36 GMT
Swathes of unsold tickets
Along with reviews that are hardly raves
And quite possibly the sh*ttest ever venue I have ever been to
This is laughable from start to finish
Have people ACTUALLY paid to see this?
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 9, 2016 14:42:33 GMT
I paid 5£ so even if it's bad I'm not gonna cry
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 14:45:25 GMT
What happened to the theatre being an experience
A building with character
Enjoying the evening (or matinee)
Relaxing
The venue is like a cinema devoid of any character purpose or meaning
It's the tackiest kind of theatre and shameful
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 14:46:12 GMT
I would add that both this and the Donmar plays are far from sold out
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