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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2016 9:54:40 GMT
Just looked on Lorna Gayle's Instagram (who plays General Cartwright in London) and her bio says "Appearing in G&D at the Phoenix Theatre until the 28th August 2016".
Maybe that is when she is leaving the show too or maybe that's when it closes? I doubt that's when it closes but I thought cast changes all happened on the same day
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Post by zak97 on Jul 30, 2016 10:24:58 GMT
It's all a bit confusing...
I emailed ATG to ask whether I could book tickets for September/October/November as I had heard a rumour of the show closing in August I did want to have to organise ticket cancellation or rearranging dates - well that was the line I went for anyway.
They replied saying it's booking till January and rumours have been confused with Rebel's leaving date. But then again that could just be a corporate brush off before making an official an announcement if one is going to be made.
But definitely all the different leaving dates are strange.
At the moment we've got Siubhan, Oliver, Gavin and some ensemble leaving 14th, Simon and Rebel on 21st and Lorna the week after.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2016 10:33:05 GMT
It's all a bit confusing... I emailed ATG to ask whether I could book tickets for September/October/November as I had heard a rumour of the show closing in August I did want to have to organise ticket cancellation or rearranging dates - well that was the line I went for anyway. They replied saying it's booking till January and rumours have been confused with Rebel's leaving date. But then again that could just be a corporate brush off before making an official an announcement if one is going to be made. But definitely all the different leaving dates are strange. At the moment we've got Siubhan, Oliver, Gavin and some ensemble leaving 14th, Simon and Rebel on 21st and Lorna the week after. That's very confusing. I guess because no official announcement has been made yet, they can't tell a member of the public if the show is closing or not as then more rumours fly around. It is hard to call as if a news show was going in there for September, it's way too late to announce it now and then get marketing out and ticket sales etc. They want business to be booming over the Christmas season too as that is when tourists come and sales should be high - but if a show isn't delivering money then... The leaving dates are strange. I've never known cast members to leave over 3 weeks - usually cast change is all on one day together? |
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Post by d'James on Jul 30, 2016 10:34:49 GMT
Maybe Lorna's going to play all the roles for a week.
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Post by zak97 on Jul 30, 2016 10:51:50 GMT
I'm not sure but I don't think the show did too badly over Christmas last year at the Savoy, and with a big name in from November to January closing (possibly with another name in until November) the show could do equally well at the box office.
I just wish that they would make an announcement either way now about closing or a new cast as for the people who have tickets booked a bit in advance it may not be possible for them to rearrange.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2016 18:58:26 GMT
Apparently the cast have received their notice for 3 weeks time, so that makes the closing date the 21st August.
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Post by shady23 on Jul 30, 2016 19:14:01 GMT
It's also the last day of the Tour today!
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Post by zak97 on Jul 30, 2016 19:18:54 GMT
Apparently the cast have received their notice for 3 weeks time, so that makes the closing date the 21st August. Yep, safe to say now the run will end of the 21st as while the ATG calendar shows dates post the 21st, the link says 'no seats available' for all performances. |
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Post by zak97 on Jul 30, 2016 19:50:15 GMT
Pretty definitive now:
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2016 20:01:44 GMT
It is a shame, wouldn't be surprised if a small filler, maybe an already touring show, comes in for the Autumn/Christmas season. |
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Post by zak97 on Jul 30, 2016 20:05:28 GMT
Maybe Ross could replace Guys and Dolls, but possible Jesus Christ Superstar could transfer here?
I'm gutted the show's closing, it adds some old fashioned style to London. It was going to be my go-see show before An American in Paris. Hopefully I'll get down for closing day.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2016 20:07:43 GMT
Didn't Baz announce that Chichester show?
If not, Superstar is a solid bet.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2016 20:10:17 GMT
If it were Superstar, I would be a limited run then unless they The Girls is doing crap business.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2016 20:10:20 GMT
It's a shame as its a good show. However, I think the show would've been better if it didn't move to the Phoenix following the Savoy - end on a high without losing ticket sales and it being obvious that it wasn't doing too well.
I think since BILB failed more than expected, ATG needed a new show in there really quickly to replace it and G&D was ideal. I'm also surprised they extended to January only a few months ago if ticket sales weren't good?
I don't get it why some cast are leaving the 14th if it closes on the 21st. Can't they just stay on for another week? I presume either tour cast or understudies will step in
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2016 20:59:32 GMT
If it were Superstar, I would be a limited run then unless they The Girls is doing crap business. Girls isn't on sale yet. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2016 21:18:17 GMT
If it were Superstar, I would be a limited run then unless they The Girls is doing crap business. No whatever goes into the Phoenix will be a limited season. The Girls booked that theatre ages ago so ATG can't just take it off them - if The Girls has been due to go in there in Jan, then it will. ATG will want something to go to the Phoenix though for the Christmas season but as its only 4 months, I wouldn't be surprised if it's a play |
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Post by zak97 on Jul 30, 2016 21:25:29 GMT
I've always had my doubts about Guys and Dolls extending beyond the 21st. All Rebel's posters' said Guys and Dolls now playing till 21st August, not staring Rebel Wilson till 21st August. When I asked the cast a while back they just thought it was Rebel's leaving date, but maybe it was the producers' clever way of indirectly hinting an early closure.
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Post by shady23 on Jul 30, 2016 21:49:12 GMT
I don't get it why some cast are leaving the 14th if it closes on the 21st. Can't they just stay on for another week? I presume either tour cast or understudies will step in I am sure that when they decided on the cast leaving date it was hoped the show would be going on with a new cast afterwards. |
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Post by d'James on Jul 30, 2016 21:57:31 GMT
Poor Lorna not getting her week of one woman Guys and Dolls.
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Post by alece10 on Jul 31, 2016 6:09:34 GMT
I am getting very confused now with so many contradictions as to when it is closing and when cast are leaving, I am booked to see it on Monday 15th August with the sole purpose of seeing Rebel and Simon but after seeing it was closing on the 14th was about to bring my date forward a few days.
So are we now saying its closing on the 21st with some of the cast leaving earlier?
What I need to know is are Rebel and Simon still there on the 15th?
Anyone know?
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Post by Steffi on Jul 31, 2016 7:43:39 GMT
Simon and Rebel are both in it until the 21st. Oliver is leaving on the 14th.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2016 9:48:21 GMT
What I need to know is are Rebel and Simon still there on the 15th? Anyone know? No one is there on the 15th, except the mice. Monday is the regular weekly no-show day. |
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Post by alece10 on Jul 31, 2016 10:38:42 GMT
What I need to know is are Rebel and Simon still there on the 15th? Anyone know? No one is there on the 15th, except the mice. Monday is the regular weekly no-show day. Thanks. Stuffed that one up didn't I. Going to have to rethink. |
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Post by cathyfromlex on Jul 31, 2016 16:41:59 GMT
FYI - Simon is going to be in the 2 show only reprise of "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" at The Arts on Monday, 15 August. I haven't seen this mentioned on the board anywhere I don't think.
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Post by n1david on Jul 31, 2016 19:05:01 GMT
FYI - Simon is going to be in the 2 show only reprise of "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" at The Arts on Monday, 15 August. I haven't seen this mentioned on the board anywhere I don't think. I saw this in its short run at the Arts Studio last year and loved it - the whole cast (including Simon) excellent. Thoroughly recommended. |
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