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Post by Jon on Jan 10, 2019 5:41:26 GMT
It’s a common myth that the producer doesn’t pay rent if they own the theatre. The rent pays for staff and the upkeep of the theatre so Nica has to give Nimax along with the other producers of Jamie the rent as part of the running costs.
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Post by littlefluffychick on Jan 10, 2019 19:46:05 GMT
I forgot to say that I’m fairly certain that I saw Matthew Rix at last nights performance. He’s recently finished playing Edna in the Hairspray tour and I wondered whether he might be joining the cast of Jamie in the future?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2019 19:47:47 GMT
It's the first British musical since Matilda that has really been a hit. And as of now, they are using stars where necessary but they have chosen people who actually have talent (unlike the stunt casting in Chicago). Does Shane Ritchie have it in him? May be wrong, but I think he started as a performer in clubs etc before he did Grease and moved into television. Unless he has lost that skill I see no reason why he wouldn’t be decent enough. Wasn’t he famously a Butlins Red Coat? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2019 18:44:31 GMT
Ooooo @eldermillan!!
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Post by d'James on Jan 12, 2019 18:54:25 GMT
Bugger. Not showing near me. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2019 19:05:36 GMT
That's a pleasant surprise! That day I'll be in Ireland though. But that's ok cause I own certain video... so I can watch it whenever I want. But don't tell anyone. Had a look and isn't playing where I live anyway. |
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Post by Dr Tom on Jan 15, 2019 9:40:55 GMT
Visited last night to see Luke Bayer as Jamie for the last time before cast change. Good second chance ticket from TodayTix in the Stalls. The House Full signs were up outside. It was a loud audience, with laughs/applause in unusual places, but generally well behaved (apart from one guy in premium Stalls who fairly obviously didn't want to be there).
Luke is still by far the better Jamie for me (John comes across as rather too masculine in comparison and I've really been sensing he's a bit bored with playing the role).
The full cast were on for the first half, with no swings. For some reason, Ryan Hughes didn't return after the interval and Marvyn Charles did the rest of the show, although it wasn't announced.
My first time seeing Michelle Visage. I know people like her, but her acting and singing ability is 50 times worse than Lulu. But she's not on stage for long.
It will be a shame to say goodbye to Luke and also Lucie Shorthouse, who always nails her performance as Pritti. I'll be interested to see which of the guys ends up as cover Jamie. Possibly Jordan Laviniere who I saw on stage for the first time since he's joined. If I remember, he was understudy Angel with Layton on the Rent tour and comes across as suitably camp.
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Post by QueerTheatre on Jan 15, 2019 11:16:17 GMT
That's a pleasant surprise! That day I'll be in Ireland though. But that's ok cause I own certain video... so I can watch it whenever I want. But don't tell anyone. Had a look and isn't playing where I live anyway. Um... i dont suppose you'd um.... feel like sharing... this um.... certain video? |
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Post by londontheatrefan on Jan 15, 2019 14:28:02 GMT
I'm looking at booking tickets to see this, and I haven't been to the theatre before. I know there's the £20 front row lottery, but if we fail at that, looking at Theatremonkey's kind seating chart it looks like there aren't many great value for money tickets available. Does anyone who knows the theatre well recommend any seats to sit in (hopefully not the top end of the price band!) or any to definitely avoid? My bf is 5ft 9, and I've noted comments about restricted leg room.
Thanks!
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Post by beatrice on Jan 15, 2019 14:58:19 GMT
I'm looking at booking tickets to see this, and I haven't been to the theatre before. I know there's the £20 front row lottery, but if we fail at that, looking at Theatremonkey's kind seating chart it looks like there aren't many great value for money tickets available. Does anyone who knows the theatre well recommend any seats to sit in (hopefully not the top end of the price band!) or any to definitely avoid? My bf is 5ft 9, and I've noted comments about restricted leg room. Thanks! I'd recommend going to the theater box office the same day. Each time I've been, they've offered me 25£ seats in the stalls wherever there are seats left. It's not a huge theatre - I'm short and my sight lines have been fine in all the seats I've been. |
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Post by Dr Tom on Jan 15, 2019 16:28:42 GMT
I'd recommend going to the theater box office the same day. Each time I've been, they've offered me 25£ seats in the stalls wherever there are seats left. It's not a huge theatre - I'm short and my sight lines have been fine in all the seats I've been. For me, they've never had any available. But your mileage may vary. It does also seem to have stalls tickets discounted at TKTS every day too, if you want to try that route. |
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Post by showtoones on Jan 15, 2019 16:29:21 GMT
Visited last night to see Luke Bayer as Jamie for the last time before cast change. Good second chance ticket from TodayTix in the Stalls. The House Full signs were up outside. It was a loud audience, with laughs/applause in unusual places, but generally well behaved (apart from one guy in premium Stalls who fairly obviously didn't want to be there). Luke is still by far the better Jamie for me (John comes across as rather too masculine in comparison and I've really been sensing he's a bit bored with playing the role). The full cast were on for the first half, with no swings. For some reason, Ryan Hughes didn't return after the interval and Marvyn Charles did the rest of the show, although it wasn't announced. My first time seeing Michelle Visage. I know people like her, but her acting and singing ability is 50 times worse than Lulu. But she's not on stage for long. It will be a shame to say goodbye to Luke and also Lucie Shorthouse, who always nails her performance as Pritti. I'll be interested to see which of the guys ends up as cover Jamie. Possibly Jordan Laviniere who I saw on stage for the first time since he's joined. If I remember, he was understudy Angel with Layton on the Rent tour and comes across as suitably camp. Did you really say John is too masculine in the role? I think John is Jamie where Luke "plays" Jamie. They both play the role differently, but vocally, John I think wins out. And John's comedic timing and overall presence wins me over everytime |
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Post by sagiirl on Jan 15, 2019 16:42:15 GMT
I'm looking at booking tickets to see this, and I haven't been to the theatre before. I know there's the £20 front row lottery, but if we fail at that, looking at Theatremonkey's kind seating chart it looks like there aren't many great value for money tickets available. Does anyone who knows the theatre well recommend any seats to sit in (hopefully not the top end of the price band!) or any to definitely avoid? My bf is 5ft 9, and I've noted comments about restricted leg room. Thanks! I've always day seated for Jamie which entails queuing early morning at the theatre. There are 4 day seats two at each end of the front row but these are definitely not great seats as the stage is very high. After these 4 seats are gone I've been offered other seats in the stalls for £25 which are great. However I have no idea how many they offer to people in the queue and should imagine it depends on how full the theatre is. You can also check out Theatremonkey's website for day seat info for the show which will give you some indication of what time people start queuing etc. |
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Post by londontheatrefan on Jan 17, 2019 8:59:31 GMT
Thanks, we need to go on a Saturday so I'm imagining the day seats/tkts demand will be high, but I'll see what we can get! All of the relatively cheap tickets are obviously in the circles which Theatremonkey suggested skipping!
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Post by sagiirl on Jan 17, 2019 11:39:30 GMT
Thanks, we need to go on a Saturday so I'm imagining the day seats/tkts demand will be high, but I'll see what we can get! All of the relatively cheap tickets are obviously in the circles which Theatremonkey suggested skipping! I would check available seats if you're going this Saturday as according to the Nimax website the afternoon show is sold out and there is only one ticket available for the evening performance. If this is correct it only leaves the front row, 4 day seats and the rest lottery. Going to be quite hard to get one of these tickets |
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Post by distantcousin on Jan 17, 2019 12:00:17 GMT
I’ve seen Hayley in a couple of musicals and she’s very good. Proper northern actress. Good. I’ve taken a huge dislike to Michelle Visage. Glad she’s leaving.
"Northern actress" - music to my ears, LOL! 
And why have you gone off La Visage? x
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2019 12:01:28 GMT
I imagine it will be really tough to get a ticket for cast change day now, bar lottery and dayseats.
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Post by distantcousin on Jan 17, 2019 12:03:01 GMT
I definitely didn't love it first time I saw it. I thought it was good, but overrated af. Then watched the filmed performance and started listening to the LCR, and started to appreciate it more and more. Would I pay to see it again? Probably.
I agree that it's overrated AF!!!
I totally commend what it stands for and that it is British musical. And I'll support it just on that basis.
But as a piece of theatre, it is second rate and has an amateurish vibe to it.
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Post by londontheatrefan on Jan 17, 2019 13:04:09 GMT
Thanks, we need to go on a Saturday so I'm imagining the day seats/tkts demand will be high, but I'll see what we can get! All of the relatively cheap tickets are obviously in the circles which Theatremonkey suggested skipping! I would check available seats if you're going this Saturday as according to the Nimax website the afternoon show is sold out and there is only one ticket available for the evening performance. If this is correct it only leaves the front row, 4 day seats and the rest lottery. Going to be quite hard to get one of these tickets Oh thanks, we're not planning on going for a few months yet, I was just wondering what the options were! |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 17, 2019 13:34:04 GMT
I’ve seen Hayley in a couple of musicals and she’s very good. Proper northern actress. Good. I’ve taken a huge dislike to Michelle Visage. Glad she’s leaving.
"Northern actress" - music to my ears, LOL!
And why have you gone off La Visage? x
Loads of reasons. I’ll keep them to meself as I know many think she’s the dogs 😑 |
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Post by distantcousin on Jan 17, 2019 15:11:22 GMT
"Northern actress" - music to my ears, LOL!
And why have you gone off La Visage? x
Loads of reasons. I’ll keep them to meself as I know many think she’s the dogs 😑
Fair enough. I've found myself that daring to fly in the face of opinion on people who are beloved by some is putting one in the market for a fight!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2019 19:52:01 GMT
For anyone attempting.
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Post by martello736 on Jan 19, 2019 23:02:23 GMT
Somehow managed to win the lottery for this today so saw the matinee this afternoon. First time seeing it since very early London days and it’s a vast improvement, much tighter and this current cohort seem to be giving stronger performances than the originals (although it’s a lot of the same people). John is fabulous and I think it’ll be a shame to see him go. Someone on twitter said he’d make a great Evan Hansen and I agree, he’s got that real charm and presence for it. Rebecca is equally as good as Josie was, maybe she’s not quite such a natural vocalist but she more than makes up for it with her acting. The real delight of the show for me was Shobna as Ray, I loved Mina so much and didn’t like the idea of someone else doing her role but she totally nailed it, very funny, very natural comedic timing and also could hit you right in the feels when necessary too. Also slightly in love with her because when I tweeted her saying she was great she wrote a very lovely tweet in response and then followed me back on Twitter  Michelle was much better than I was expecting and clearly the person most of the audience was there to see. She had really great presence but by god was her accent wobbly. She veered from American into Australian into Polish but let’s be honest - if you’re there to see the great Visage, it’s not for her Sheffield dialect |
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Post by ensembleswings on Jan 20, 2019 16:41:46 GMT
Heading back to see the show again this week, it will be the worst seat I've sat in for it but I wanted to see John once more before cast change and it'll be good to see Michelle and make my own mind up about her given the mixed reviews I've heard. Wishing I'd bought myself a ticket for cast change now but oh well I'll have to make do with a midweek show instead.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2019 12:11:31 GMT
Im not really a fan. I loved the original poster.
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