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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2019 8:40:02 GMT
I tried going through the website earlier but it only gave me tickets up to the end of June, so many thanks for the link above. worked for me too and now going again on 13th July!
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Post by daisy24601 on Jan 9, 2019 10:45:21 GMT
The reaction to this on twitter is full of anger about getting rid of the revolve.
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Post by TallPaul on Jan 9, 2019 10:47:36 GMT
I can't decide if the placing of the commas is significant, but this is the wording on the press release: "LES MISÉRABLES, the world's longest running musical produced by Cameron Mackintosh, continues its astounding success..."
It also includes some fascinating facts (well, fascinating for those of us with a financial bent): "LES MISÉRABLES and THE LION KING are the most financially successful productions in the history of the West End. Last year this production distributed a further 280% return of profit, giving the original investors a total return of over 3500% on their original investment - an unprecedented feat for any musical in its fourth decade."
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Post by ellie1981 on Jan 9, 2019 11:05:14 GMT
Well after reading this thread for the past day I’ve wimped out and bought my first ticket to Les Mis. Going alone on 13th July in the Dress Circle Row A as I suppose it’s one not to be missed.
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Post by fiyero on Jan 9, 2019 11:16:06 GMT
I agree with the earlier comment, just move the show (new or old version), don't worry about moving it back. I don't get that, unless they want the Gielgud for something specific later. Anyways, I have booked one of the super restricted pairs of tickets for 'closing' night. Just need to convince my nephew he wants to come!
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Post by fiyero on Jan 9, 2019 11:18:38 GMT
I can't decide if the placing of the commas is significant, but this is the wording on the press release: "LES MISÉRABLES, the world's longest running musical produced by Cameron Mackintosh, continues its astounding success..." Made me think of Hamilton:
I noticed a comma in the middle of a phrase
It changed the meaning. Did you intend this?
One stroke and you’ve consumed my waking days
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Post by justafan on Jan 9, 2019 11:21:56 GMT
Jan 8, 2019 22:01:39 GMT 1 justafan said: I got a ticket for July earlier using this link www.lesmis.com/london/tickets but it seems to have ground to a halt probably due to overload It is said on that particular page : WE ARE CURRENTLY BOOKING UNTIL SATURDAY 29 JUNE 2019 I don't get it ?! Neither do I cos I def have a confirmation from Delfont Mackintosh Theatres that I have a ticket in July |
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Post by scarpia on Jan 9, 2019 11:26:14 GMT
It wouldn't surprise me if Cameron Mackintosh tried to claim continuity between the two productions so the show retains the longest-running title but it would be farcical if he did, not to mention false advertising. Having the same producer is not nearly enough. Once you no longer have the same director, set designer, lighting designer etc then you no longer have the same production. Effectively this will be an unusual case of a revival immediately replacing the original. Cameron can't have it both ways. When the 25th anniversary production was originally rolled out, he claimed it was a brand new production. He can't now go back on his word and say actually only joking, it's the same just scaled down and made cheaper (well he could, but it wouldn't be right). What I don't get is why move the show to the Gielgud and then move it back to the Queen's? Isn't that rather costly? How much will the Royal Shakespeare Company lose from the ditching of the original production? I know they still get substantial royalties from it at the moment. I really wonder how Nunn, Caird, Napier and Hersey feel about this. Why don't we get a new producer as well?  |
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Post by partytentdown on Jan 9, 2019 11:52:16 GMT
Trev Nunn was very vocal about the 25th anniversary one. I can't imagine he's delighted by this news. I bet he's had to cancel a cruise or a new conservatory in 2019.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jan 9, 2019 12:13:22 GMT
Is it wrong of me to say change is good and I’m looking forward to seeing a newish take on it (I never got round to seeing the tour).
I also suspect the old production, which also changed over time will make a guest appearance at some point, perhaps at the Barbican for some anniversary or other.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jan 9, 2019 12:13:53 GMT
Trev Nunn was very vocal about the 25th anniversary one. I can't imagine he's delighted by this news. I bet he's had to cancel a cruise or a new conservatory in 2019. The sale of denim will plummet |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2019 12:40:22 GMT
Yes, there's no revolve, but it's pretty much the same. What the what now? 'Les Mis' without the revolve is like 'Cats' without the leg warmers, 'Phantom' without the mask, Sheridan Smith without a technical difficulty or Tom Bateman without a Ryan. It's a world gone mad. |
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Post by zak97 on Jan 9, 2019 12:42:15 GMT
Yes, there's no revolve, but it's pretty much the same. What the what now? 'Les Mis' without the revolve is like 'Cats' without the leg warmers, 'Phantom' without the mask, Sheridan Smith without a technical difficulty or Tom Bateman without a Ryan. It's a world gone mad. It’s like 42nd Street without the stairs, or Patti without a vodka stinger. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2019 12:47:40 GMT
What the what now? 'Les Mis' without the revolve is like 'Cats' without the leg warmers, 'Phantom' without the mask, Sheridan Smith without a technical difficulty or Tom Bateman without a Ryan. It's a world gone mad. It’s like 42nd Street without the stairs, or Patti without a vodka stinger. Or indeed Patti with a mobile phone. Mid-show. |
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Post by zak97 on Jan 9, 2019 15:04:00 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2019 17:03:57 GMT
Overreacting much?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2019 17:05:38 GMT
It's got close to 1000 signatures so some care. It won't change anything though, it never does in these circumstances.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2019 17:35:50 GMT
Has it been made clear which production will be playing the Gielgud?
The press release says, "While the Queen’s Theatre is being restored, LES MISÉRABLES will continue in performance on Shaftesbury Avenue with exciting plans being announced shortly for a four-month season at the Gielgud Theatre from the end of July 2019." That's a gap of two weeks, which makes me think they'll be moving the original set from the Queens. That would also make the reopening of the Queens with the new production all the grander.
I'd love it if the "exciting plans" were to stage the original original version, in all its Barbican glory, in the Gielgud for four months, to say goodbye to this production.
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Post by Jon on Jan 9, 2019 17:46:24 GMT
I suspect that the Gielgud run will also be the new production as well.
As has been said, it's weird that Cameron wants to keep Les Mis at the Queens, I know it's been there 15 years but it'd be nice to have a new show there.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2019 18:23:26 GMT
It wouldn't surprise me if Cameron Mackintosh tried to claim continuity between the two productions so the show retains the longest-running title but it would be farcical if he did, not to mention false advertising. Having the same producer is not nearly enough. Once you no longer have the same director, set designer, lighting designer etc then you no longer have the same production. Effectively this will be an unusual case of a revival immediately replacing the original. So interesting isn't it - I guess people can claim whatever they like - there's no law to stop them? But we are in completely uncharted territory here! As you say "effectively this will be an unusual case of a revival immediately replacing the original." Sums it up perfectly! I can't think of this ever happening before so guess there is no right or wrong answer. Who knows..... Re: The Gielgud - from what I can tell it hasn't been announced what version this will be. As it is at cast change though my guess would be new - would be daft to have new cast learning original, to then have to convert to new in December. OR it could be something totally different. |
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Post by TallPaul on Jan 9, 2019 18:28:55 GMT
Final night is the 13th July 2019 at the Queens. All performances to that date are now on sale at normal prices at delfontmackintosh.co.uk. The 13th July 2019 is the very last performance of the original production with the turntable. Late July 2019 the "new version" without turntable goes to the Gielgud Theatre. December 2019 the "new version" without turntable moves over to the Queens Theatre. Worth repeating, I thought. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2019 18:44:18 GMT
This is so confusing.
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Post by shady23 on Jan 9, 2019 18:52:43 GMT
I'm not the biggest fan of this show but have been swept up in the excitement and drama and have also booked a ticket for the "closing night".
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2019 18:54:07 GMT
From the official press release: "The Original London production at the Queen’s Theatre will play until 13 July 2019. The theatre will then close for four months of rebuilding work both backstage and in the auditorium as well as adding many much-needed new lavatories to the front of house. This work will restore architect W.G. Sprague’s original boxes and loges which, along with the entire front of house, were destroyed by a bomb in 1940 and caused the theatre to be closed for 20 years. The restored Queen’s Theatre will reopen in December of 2019 with the New production of LES MISÉRABLES, continuing its phenomenal run indefinitely. A brilliant company is now being put together and bookings will open in February. While the Queen’s Theatre is being restored, LES MISÉRABLES will continue in performance on Shaftesbury Avenue with exciting plans being announced shortly for a four-month season at the Gielgud Theatre from the end of July 2019." So, though I did take it to mean the new version, but there now appears room for doubt, on re-reading. Yes, that was my doubt. The press release seems to suggest that a new company is being put together for the reopening of the Queens in December. And it strikes me as odd that Cameron would reopen his refurbished theatre with a production that has already been playing next door for four months, when he could open it with the buzz of the West End premier of this new revised Les Mis. |
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Post by 49thand8th on Jan 9, 2019 18:58:42 GMT
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