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Post by Deal J on Apr 26, 2018 11:26:46 GMT
I've been checking the Open Air website every day for a cast announcement!
I'm really excited by this, and I like that they're going in a different direction - I hope they make good use of the outdoor setting.
If you haven't already seen it, do take a look at Vicky Vox's work with DWV. Very naughty, but very funny!
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Post by Being Alive on Apr 26, 2018 11:52:22 GMT
I really like Jemima Rooper and think she’ll be quite an interesting Audrey. I also quite like Matt Willis (enjoyed him as Fiyero!) so that’s a cool choice.
And loving Audrey II. This will be an exciting production!
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Post by LaLuPone on Apr 26, 2018 18:28:52 GMT
Well I was always going to book for this anyway cause I love me some Little Shop but this casting looks great! Love that Christina Modestou is one of the girls (she was a Seasons Of Love soloist and understudy Maureen in the last Rent tour for anyone who doesn't know), she has an amazing voice. Noticed that Billy Cullum's in the ensemble too, understudy Seymour? That I'd love to see. This drag queen element is definitely a fresh take, should be fabulous.
Edit: Billy is indeed covering Seymour and Orin, hope he gets scheduled shows.
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Post by fiyero on Apr 27, 2018 7:37:24 GMT
Is there any way to book using theatre tokens without phoning the expensive 0844 number? (and if possible with no booking fee!). It costs a huge amount to call from my mobile
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Post by jamb0r on Apr 27, 2018 10:01:07 GMT
Is there any way to book using theatre tokens without phoning the expensive 0844 number? (and if possible with no booking fee!). It costs a huge amount to call from my mobile Saynoto0870.com says you can try: 01217804141 01217674045 |
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Post by d'James on Apr 27, 2018 10:20:49 GMT
Is there any way to book using theatre tokens without phoning the expensive 0844 number? (and if possible with no booking fee!). It costs a huge amount to call from my mobile Just follow the Home Office’s advice and borrow someone else’s phone. |
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Post by fiyero on Apr 27, 2018 11:23:23 GMT
They add a £1.50 per ticket fee, plus optional postage charge by phone, so you won't save anything using the Ticket Factory number. Book online if you can. I wanted to use theatre tokens. Am I better biting the bullet and paying by card then using the tokens for something else later? |
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Post by fiyero on Apr 27, 2018 11:48:52 GMT
If you don't want to pay a booking fee, yes - or buy your tickets in person at the box office using the tokens next time you are in London, if that is possible. Otherwise, just accept it is going to cost you to use them anyway, and do it for a show you want to see, I guess. I've usually used them for Really Useful theatres with no charge for print your own and a standard rate call. It was the double whammy here that put me off. I've booked by card 
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Post by LaLuPone on Jun 30, 2018 7:46:28 GMT
How long is an average production of Little Shop? I’m guessing this one won’t be much different. I remember it not being too long when I saw the 2016 tour.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2018 11:16:52 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2018 16:28:03 GMT
Are Marc Antolin and Jemima Roper sharing the same fringe? Do they toss a 'Mary Stuart' coin every night to see who gets to wear it?
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Post by stuart on Aug 1, 2018 11:01:17 GMT
How often are shows cancelled at the Open Air Theatre? Got a theatre weekend in London booked and want to see this but worried that the show might get cancelled and leave us with a wasted Saturday night. Is it a common occurrence?
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Post by alece10 on Aug 1, 2018 11:26:08 GMT
Only cancelled if the rain is really heavy and dangerous for the actors but from the summer we have been having so far I bet they are very happy.
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Post by Mark on Aug 1, 2018 16:33:08 GMT
Amy offers about for this? I haven't been to the Open Air Theatre since Ragtime back in 2012 but this certainly appeals.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2018 17:16:05 GMT
Amy offers about for this? I haven't been to the Open Air Theatre since Ragtime back in 2012 but this certainly appeals. In my experience they rarely do offers on the musicals, even tried and tested in person methods haven't worked previously. Others maybe able to correct me though... |
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Post by richey on Aug 3, 2018 20:05:48 GMT
That looks fantastic. Would love to have been able to see this production
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2018 20:22:46 GMT
is it designed by the same person as Ragtime there? that also had a large billboard with a big hole in it.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Aug 3, 2018 21:00:53 GMT
is it designed by the same person as Ragtime there? that also had a large billboard with a big hole in it. Haha they don’t reuse old sets you know? It’s sesigned by Tom Scutt.. who didn’t design Ragtime |
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Post by dazzerlump on Aug 3, 2018 22:53:35 GMT
haha it does remind me of the wasteland they used for Ragtime though.. I guess the same way On the Town and Jesus were quite similar.
I do like it though, not your classic little shop design
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Post by Phantom of London on Aug 4, 2018 0:45:50 GMT
Great looking set design! (Not my photo) Amazing how they can put a set like that together in like 1 week. |
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Post by Phantom of London on Aug 4, 2018 1:06:20 GMT
Only cancelled if the rain is really heavy and dangerous for the actors but from the summer we have been having so far I bet they are very happy. Only 1 rain off this year, which is outstanding. If the drizzle is persistent, they will pull the show, they they did with me with JCS, they attempted to do the gig, but after 30 minutes and 2 stoppages to mop the stage from the rain - they realised it was going to be hopeless, which it is as the actors forget to act as they are worried about slipping. If anyone is going, this theatre is a great experience a Truly a one of a kind experience, but your visit will be improved if you are prepared. if going in to the matinee take suntan lotion and sun glasses. In the evening it is worth taking a light fleece as the tempature drops and the chill is noticable when sitting inactive. For either performance it’s handy to pack a hand towel (if I’d does rain good to dry yourself and wipe your seat), maybe a cagoule and insect repellant, those man eating plants also can contain blood sucking insects. Great place to take a picnic, big lawn to eat it on. At Baker Street there is both a Sainsbury’s, Co Op and Tesco’s metro a couple of minutes from the station. on the station there is a very small M&S. At least a 10 minute walk to get back to Baker Street Station at the end, so be mindful for any last train connections. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2018 8:13:15 GMT
That set looks epic! Really hope I get chance to get down to see it now.
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Post by danb on Aug 4, 2018 10:41:29 GMT
Post removed due to board "copyright violation" policy. A reminder to all that you may NOT post unauthorised photographs or other material from current productions. That’s a shame Monkey because that single image has done more to interest me in the production than anything else released so far. Between that and Christine Modestou I might now give it a go! 😬 |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2018 11:25:11 GMT
Where would the board stand on members providing a link to an unauthorised photo, or to the Instagram account of someone who has shared an unauthorised photo? Grey enough to be acceptable or still too close for comfort?
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Post by danb on Aug 4, 2018 12:06:56 GMT
It is a shame, but it's also cheaper than us being sued. Touche! #grumpymonkey |
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