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Post by Michael on Jan 20, 2016 20:58:33 GMT
The jukebox musical based on the famous ABBA songs is running in London's Novello Theatre.
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Post by westendcub on Jan 22, 2016 12:15:57 GMT
Went to the show last night with 4 friends (Get into London theatre deal) and boy did I not stop smiling from start to finish (my 3rd time seeing the show)!
It’s one of those shows I totally forgive that the book is fairly light, it’s a little silly and that the majority of the plot is based around shoehorning in the ABBA songs but it has a lovely heart and it’s one of those warm hugs of a show!
The strongest cast I saw was back in October 2012 and whilst I wasn’t wowed by its current cast but they are doing a fine job. It was nice to see Gabriella in a new light as ‘Sophie’ then the bitch ‘Chris in ‘Carrie’ although it was odd hearing her in her northern accent and not American!
Now I must say though that bad behaviour from its audience seems to attract here, we had very excitable girls behind us. They spoke all through the overture but when this continued into a minute into the show I turned around gave a glare and told them to be quiet – sorry I am not very British here but if I didn’t say anything it would annoy me either more and if you don’t say anything they just think their behaviour is acceptable.
This did seem to keep them quiet after that although of course they got all screaming when the boys took off their clothes, came wading in wetsuits – to be honest I don’t blame them, may have gave a whoop myself ;-) In ‘Knowing me, knowing you’ a woman in front just broke into song for that particular song and every now and then people across the theatre sing along to a little part of a song – I can totally see why seem people will not see this show because of these reasons. I am pretty good (having told those girls off right at the start!) and at least it did mean that the dancing was very fun in the Dress Circle at the end!
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Post by Michael on Apr 20, 2016 19:25:13 GMT
New cast has been announced: www.westendframe.com/2016/04/mamma-mia-announces-new-cast.htmlOn 13th June, Linzi Hateley will return as Donna, Sanne Den Besten will take over as Sophie and Sorelle Marsh will be alternate Donna. That casting leaves me somewhat underwhelmed. There's no-one in the cast whom I desperately want to see so I'm going to give it a miss. Tbh, I was secretly hoping that Willemijn Verkaik would take over as Donna. Now that'd have gotten me back to the Novello... |
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Post by herrstiefel on Jul 20, 2016 15:04:40 GMT
Tempted to go back to see Linzi Hateley. Anynody know if there is a regular schedule for her alternate like in Phantom? Checked both their twitters but no info there.
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Post by greeny11 on Jul 20, 2016 15:14:26 GMT
Wednesday evening is normally the alternate Donna. Other than that, it depends on holidays and illness.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2016 16:24:31 GMT
Rumour has it either this or Kinky Boots will be moving/closing to make way for The Waitress....
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2016 16:26:41 GMT
Rumour has it either this or Kinky Boots will be moving/closing to make way for The Waitress.... Please let this be Mamma Mia! - it's overstayed it's welcome and has become very stale and dated. Kinky Boots has an awful lot more to it. |
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Post by zak97 on Jul 20, 2016 17:06:24 GMT
Rumour has it either this or Kinky Boots will be moving/closing to make way for The Waitress.... Mamma Mia has never really appealed to me, so on a personal level I wouldn't miss it. If it were to close, it could I suppose having closed on Broadway, it would be the better of the two options, at least in terms of theatre size, for Waitress. To be honest, if Mamma Mia were to close at the Novello, I can't see it moving to a fourth theatre, especially a Delfont Mackintosh theatre, and would there even be any theatres smaller than the Novello that could cater for the production and allow the running costs to be continually met. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2016 17:38:42 GMT
Rumour has it either this or Kinky Boots will be moving/closing to make way for The Waitress.... I say 'Kinky Boots'. Without Killian in his pants it won't be worth watching. As an ABBA fan I want 'Mamma Mia' to run and run and run and run and run . . . |
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Post by Seriously on Jul 20, 2016 18:54:57 GMT
Why would you move or close either of these two successful shows for a show which only won two awards on Broadway (best Actor, and best featured Actor).
Mamma Mia is certainly still packing them in. It doesn't make much financial sense to risk it all on something nobody over here really knows about.
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Post by westendcub on Jul 20, 2016 18:58:58 GMT
I too would be shocked, I was there in January and it was mid-week and house full!!!
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Post by anthony40 on Jul 20, 2016 21:32:39 GMT
Rumour has it either this or Kinky Boots will be moving/closing to make way for The Waitress.... I say 'Kinky Boots'. Without Killian in his pants it won't be worth watching. As an ABBA fan I want 'Mamma Mia' to run and run and run and run and run . . . Or go On and On and On |
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Post by herrstiefel on Jul 21, 2016 10:04:49 GMT
Wednesday evening is normally the alternate Donna. Other than that, it depends on holidays and illness. Thanx for the info Greeny |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2016 16:17:37 GMT
I'd be surprised if Mamma Mia closed but I could see it happening. I don't think it has outstayed it's welcome at all to be honest, people go because they know what they're gonna get: a fun night out at the theatre with songs everyone knows. If it did close, I doubt it would move theatres for a 4th time - where would it move to?
Regarding Kinky Boots, it's only been open just under a year so I doubt that'll close either. Maybe in a few years but not know surely? Seems popular.
I think Waitress could go to the Aldwych if Beautiful isn't doing too well or maybe even the Harold Pinter
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2016 21:58:58 GMT
Any thoughts on the new cast? Loved Dianne and co, not sure if I can bring myself to watch a different lot yet.
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Post by Distant Dreamer... on Aug 7, 2016 19:14:57 GMT
Does anyone know when the alternate actress for Donna performs? I'm seeing the show on a saturday matinee and I'm a big fan of Linzi Hateley so really hope I get to see her!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2016 19:18:32 GMT
Does anyone know when the alternate actress for Donna performs? I'm seeing the show on a saturday matinee and I'm a big fan of Linzi Hateley so really hope I get to see her! I always thought it was the Thursday matinee the alternate performs, but don't take that, I may be wrong... haha. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2016 19:24:29 GMT
Does anyone know when the alternate actress for Donna performs? I'm seeing the show on a saturday matinee and I'm a big fan of Linzi Hateley so really hope I get to see her! It's a Tuesday... I think. Don't quote me on that though! |
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Post by alison on Aug 7, 2016 19:56:24 GMT
It's the Wednesday night in London (Thursday night on tour), so you're absolutely fine on a Saturday matinee. Unless Linzi is off due to illness/holiday obviously.
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Post by showtoones on Aug 7, 2016 20:42:19 GMT
It's def Wednesday night (barring illness or holiday)!
Enjoy
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2016 15:05:05 GMT
Didn't win either Lottery for Kinky Boots or The Bodyguard, I'm not surprised as I never win. But that aside, decided that since I am already on my way to London, am visiting a guilty pleasure favourite of mine at the Novello tonight! I really liked this show when I saw it in 2013 or 2014, am looking forward to going back and seeing a new cast too!  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2016 15:08:44 GMT
Didn't win either Lottery for Kinky Boots or The Bodyguard, I'm not surprised as I never win. But that aside, decided that since I am already on my way to London, am visiting a guilty pleasure favourite of mine at the Novello tonight! I really liked this show when I saw it in 2013 or 2014, am looking forward to going back and seeing a new cast too! Mamma Mia? Here you go again . . . |
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Post by westendcub on Aug 19, 2016 15:10:59 GMT
Enjoy it - It's a guilty pleasure of mine and I enjoyed it when I went for a 3rd time in January!
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Post by Jon on Aug 19, 2016 15:15:12 GMT
Didn't win either Lottery for Kinky Boots or The Bodyguard, I'm not surprised as I never win. But that aside, decided that since I am already on my way to London, am visiting a guilty pleasure favourite of mine at the Novello tonight! I really liked this show when I saw it in 2013 or 2014, am looking forward to going back and seeing a new cast too! Why I am not surprised that it's your guilty pleasure.... |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2016 15:18:26 GMT
Didn't win either Lottery for Kinky Boots or The Bodyguard, I'm not surprised as I never win. But that aside, decided that since I am already on my way to London, am visiting a guilty pleasure favourite of mine at the Novello tonight! I really liked this show when I saw it in 2013 or 2014, am looking forward to going back and seeing a new cast too! Why I am not surprised that it's your guilty pleasure.... This will be only the second time I have seen it, which is even a surprise to me as I have wanted to go back for a little while now. |
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