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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 9, 2019 12:39:32 GMT
I have never quite got the rushed score thing. SO many people mention it; but I do think it's a perception of the orchestrations. As long as I can remember (at least 20 years), both the West End and the tour finish at 22:20 plus or minus 5 mins - this has never changed! So it really can't have sped up that much.... The West End production is stated as 2hr 50 minutes including a 15 minute interval whilst the tour (according to Birmingham Hippo website) is quoted as approximately 3hrs including interval. I was out of the Palace at 10.20pm which would have made it 2hrs 50. It does feel speeded up on the tour, Cosette sounds almost like one of the Chipmunks, but comparing the running time suggests otherwise. The scene transitions maybe add to the tours running time without having the benefit of the revolve but it’s not anything I’d noticed. |
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Post by xanady on Jul 9, 2019 14:33:07 GMT
Bringing on and then removing all the cast-off scenery from Oliver! does slow the tour version down somewhat.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2019 17:02:57 GMT
There is the addition of some of the score and incidental music from the movie in the touring production, whilst some bits from the original have been cut which probably creates an imbalance in timing and impacts on the tempo of songs.
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Post by ali973 on Jul 10, 2019 7:00:57 GMT
So I might have news about the final performance. Creatives WILL come in and make speeches, including the original directors, etc. Champagne will be passed to the patrons. It will be filmed for archival purposes but not for commercial release.
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Post by shady23 on Jul 10, 2019 7:39:57 GMT
If any champagne should make its way up to the cheap seats it would be very welcome! 😊
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2019 9:16:25 GMT
If any champagne should make its way up to the cheap seats it would be very welcome! 😊 Haha - I don't drink alcohol so I'll see if I can send mine in your direction.... |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2019 9:20:42 GMT
Penultimate trip last night - great as usual - though I had a huge punter in front of me blocking the view a bit and must have had ants in his pants as never seen so much fidgeting; also had an incredibly loud cough!
Anyway, audience 95% tourists - I had thought by this stage a few more of the hardcore fans would be in! I guess we are Summer holidays now though.
I did reflect that the theatre is indeed badly in need of the refurb. It's grotty, cramped, over crowded. And the toilets are awful! Thing is I imagine post refurb it will LOOK nicer, but be just as cramped. I'd love to see Les Mis at a nicer theatre really.
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Post by sleepflower on Jul 10, 2019 9:46:50 GMT
I did reflect that the theatre is indeed badly in need of the refurb. It's grotty, cramped, over crowded. And the toilets are awful! Thing is I imagine post refurb it will LOOK nicer, but be just as cramped. I'd love to see Les Mis at a nicer theatre really. I would hope that they're increasing bathroom capacity - I went a few months back and 2 ladies toilets for the entire dress circle was not ideal! |
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Post by kimbahorel on Jul 10, 2019 12:33:04 GMT
So I might have news about the final performance. Creatives WILL come in and make speeches, including the original directors, etc. Champagne will be passed to the patrons. It will be filmed for archival purposes but not for commercial release. I heard the rumour about it being filmed but if CamMacProd is interested in making money off it why on earth would they not release it. |
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Post by ali973 on Jul 10, 2019 12:36:32 GMT
So I might have news about the final performance. Creatives WILL come in and make speeches, including the original directors, etc. Champagne will be passed to the patrons. It will be filmed for archival purposes but not for commercial release. I heard the rumour about it being filmed but if CamMacProd is interested in making money off it why on earth would they not release it. Copyrights/distribution, etc. it’s costly to release it and the sales probably doesn’t justify the cost. Also.. I don’t know. |
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Post by kimbahorel on Jul 10, 2019 14:54:06 GMT
I heard the rumour about it being filmed but if CamMacProd is interested in making money off it why on earth would they not release it. Copyrights/distribution, etc. it’s costly to release it and the sales probably doesn’t justify the cost. Also.. I don’t know. ah yeah true. Now I wonder if they will film the concert... since they have done before. Because I will want that if they do. I know there will be two cast members I want to see and now desperate for this cast announcement so I can post that Friends meme on my twitter when I post about it 😂😂. |
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Post by Jon on Jul 10, 2019 16:46:27 GMT
I did reflect that the theatre is indeed badly in need of the refurb. It's grotty, cramped, over crowded. And the toilets are awful! Thing is I imagine post refurb it will LOOK nicer, but be just as cramped. I'd love to see Les Mis at a nicer theatre really. I'm surprised Cameron wants to keep Les Mis at the Queens rather than move it and have a new show reopen the theatre. |
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Post by fiyero on Jul 10, 2019 20:46:38 GMT
I did reflect that the theatre is indeed badly in need of the refurb. It's grotty, cramped, over crowded. And the toilets are awful! Thing is I imagine post refurb it will LOOK nicer, but be just as cramped. I'd love to see Les Mis at a nicer theatre really. I'm surprised Cameron wants to keep Les Mis at the Queens rather than move it and have a new show reopen the theatre. That's what I thought he would do years ago, put the tour in The Novello (in my mind, not sure what sense it makes) and open it immediately after closing at the Queens to keep the longest running show (not production  ) title. |
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Post by Dawnstar on Jul 12, 2019 12:58:32 GMT
@theatremonkey Thanks, you've made me feel better about not getting round to seeing it again.
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Post by geeky101 on Jul 12, 2019 13:17:06 GMT
Saw it last night to say "goodbye" to the original production - and found that it has already left. First time I've ever seen Miz (film included) and not come even close to tears at the end. A few decent performances - Thernadier, Gavroche, Marius, Eponine, Cosette - but last time I checked, the show was a "pop opera" that was SUNG through. Why they think speaking some of it heightens the emotion I don't know, and as others on here said, the speed of the thing. They got "On My Own" down to about 1 minute 30. And they don't keep still - wandering about and emoting all over the stage instead of staying put and thinking about it. On the plus side, I now don't mind the old show is going, as it appears to have died many moons ago and doesn't deserve this current humiliation. Oh man. I'm going tonight for my "goodbye"! Was keen to see Dean Chisnall and Bradley Jaden before they leave (or move roles again, in the latter's case). |
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Post by David J on Jul 12, 2019 13:35:58 GMT
Since some of us are at the last performance, maybe we should have a little meet up at the theatre
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Post by tom08 on Jul 12, 2019 16:23:19 GMT
Saw it last night to say "goodbye" to the original production - and found that it has already left. First time I've ever seen Miz (film included) and not come even close to tears at the end. A few decent performances - Thernadier, Gavroche, Marius, Eponine, Cosette - but last time I checked, the show was a "pop opera" that was SUNG through. Why they think speaking some of it heightens the emotion I don't know, and as others on here said, the speed of the thing. They got "On My Own" down to about 1 minute 30. And they don't keep still - wandering about and emoting all over the stage instead of staying put and thinking about it. On the plus side, I now don't mind the old show is going, as it appears to have died many moons ago and doesn't deserve this current humiliation. I was there too last night and I must say I had the same feeling. Performances were okay (I did think that Javert was too young) but there was very little emotion. And the speed does seem to increase every time I have seen it. Yesterday it felt really rushed. Looking forward to the new version! |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 12, 2019 16:30:11 GMT
High time for a refresh!
The new version will breathe much needed new life into this. Vive La Change! 🇫🇷
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Post by xanady on Jul 12, 2019 16:37:25 GMT
^ Can’t agree...wishing for the new version is like a turkey voting for Christmas...imo
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Post by matilda1 on Jul 12, 2019 18:14:17 GMT
The new version is rushed too!
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Post by scarpia on Jul 12, 2019 19:55:54 GMT
It's a bit odd to call the restaged one "new" when it's already a decade old! If Cameron really wanted to breathe new life into the show, he'd produce a brand new production.
I'll be there at the last performance tomorrow. Looking forward to it!
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Post by longinthetooth on Jul 12, 2019 20:35:39 GMT
I'm saying goodbye at tomorrow's matinee.
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Post by fiyero on Jul 12, 2019 21:28:40 GMT
I can't believe there are only 2 shows left!
I never got to see the production at the Barbican or Palace but have seen the late 90's and 'new' tour and at Queens a few times and am glad I get to say goodbye tomorrow night.
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Post by kimbahorel on Jul 12, 2019 22:03:35 GMT
They are not letting the cast do a muck up for the matinee 😢
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2019 22:57:58 GMT
They are not letting the cast do a muck up for the matinee 😢 Some final matinees are very self indulgent, go too far and disrespectful to a paying audience, and led mis really isn't that kind of show. Master of the House, yes, any where else? no thanks. |
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