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Post by TallPaul on Mar 15, 2019 17:06:20 GMT
I very much doubt we would have ever seen the urbane David Niven wearing a blue marl sweater with such a wide neck!
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Post by Polly1 on Mar 15, 2019 18:00:45 GMT
Oops, silly me! David Tomlinson of course. Actually I've loved Joseph Millsom since the Cuban Much Ado with Tamsin Greig.
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Post by theatreian on Mar 15, 2019 18:50:14 GMT
Fantastic singer and, when I met her a few years ago, one of the most pleasant celebrities I've ever met. Have to agree with you there. Have met Petula and she is so down to earth despite being such a big star. She doesn't take herself too seriously and her energy is amazing. Can't wait to see her in Mary along with all the others. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2019 6:47:24 GMT
Petula Clark?? Where did that come from?! It's very Diana Rigg/My Fair Lady, get a legend to pop on for a scene or two then pop off again. 😂 I'd love to see Emma Williams as Mrs. Banks personally. Emma in everything! Emma got down to final few for Mary a couple of times but never quite made it. Shame as I think she would have been an incredible Mary. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2019 9:26:29 GMT
And yet Pet still isn't a Dame yet. Hopefully this comeback return will be what clinches it.
I mean, Babs Windsor and Twiggy . . .
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Post by danb on Mar 16, 2019 10:02:30 GMT
And yet Pet still isn't a Dame yet. Hopefully this comeback return will be what clinches it. I mean, Babs Windsor and Twiggy . . . I always assumed it was because she buggered off out of the country to spend her money/pay taxes, rather than do it here? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2019 10:41:16 GMT
And yet Pet still isn't a Dame yet. Hopefully this comeback return will be what clinches it. I mean, Babs Windsor and Twiggy . . . Maybe she was asked and turned it down? |
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Post by learfan on Mar 16, 2019 14:09:17 GMT
And yet Pet still isn't a Dame yet. Hopefully this comeback return will be what clinches it. I mean, Babs Windsor and Twiggy . . . I always assumed it was because she buggered off out of the country to spend her money/pay taxes, rather than do it here? Yes I'd always assumed that she left ages ago. Though when you see some of the other names who have got it... |
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Post by hulmeman on Mar 16, 2019 15:49:44 GMT
And yet Pet still isn't a Dame yet. Hopefully this comeback return will be what clinches it. I mean, Babs Windsor and Twiggy . . . I always assumed it was because she buggered off out of the country to spend her money/pay taxes, rather than do it here? Dame Julie Andrews? Dame Angela Lansbury? Dame Elizabeth Taylor? |
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Post by TallPaul on Mar 16, 2019 15:51:55 GMT
Sir Roger Moore?
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Post by danb on Mar 16, 2019 16:45:47 GMT
I always assumed it was because she buggered off out of the country to spend her money/pay taxes, rather than do it here? Dame Julie Andrews? Dame Angela Lansbury? Dame Elizabeth Taylor? But they went to America and Switzerland...not (whispers) France!!! It becomes more traitorous with every passing day 😂 |
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Post by hulmeman on Mar 16, 2019 16:50:48 GMT
Dame Julie Andrews? Dame Angela Lansbury? Dame Elizabeth Taylor? But they went to America and Switzerland...not (whispers) France!!! It becomes more traitorous with every passing day 😂 In recent years Pet has spread her time between homes in Geneva, London and Miami or so it says on my exclusion order. |
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Post by theatreian on Mar 17, 2019 11:13:32 GMT
There are very few performers with the range of performance and the experience of Petula. Countless recordings in multiple languages, radio, 30 films, multiple tv series, stage work such as The sound of Music, Blood Brothers and Sunset Boulevard together with countless concert tours and performances. If ever a performer deserved a Damehood it is this one. To be back in the west end at almost 87 is fabulous , not just for her but for the audience. I can't wait to see this production, especially as it going to have some changes in it not just for Miss Clark but for Zizi and Charlie .
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Post by shady23 on Mar 17, 2019 16:08:47 GMT
If they want to give her another song then it must be "nowhere to go but up" from Mary Poppins Returns. Could just as easily fit a bird theme as well as balloons.
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Post by musicalmarge on Mar 17, 2019 20:39:38 GMT
86 and 8 shows a week!!! My goodness!! Hopefully the bird woman will have a sedan chair! 86? WOW!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2019 15:40:25 GMT
Emma Williams hasn't been announced as of yet for White Christmas. There is hope people, there is hope!
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Post by johnie21 on May 4, 2019 13:42:16 GMT
I know auditions for Jane and Micheal are this Tuesday.
Can’t wait for this production of Mary Poppins saw the original at this theatre too. Can’t wait to see Charlie as Bert. So excited for this
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Post by westended on May 4, 2019 15:56:13 GMT
Will Zizi have a standby/alternate Mary ?
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Post by johnie21 on May 4, 2019 16:05:50 GMT
Will Zizi have a standby/alternate Mary ? I’m not sure. They did before I think for the Original West End. I think. |
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Post by appoul on May 21, 2019 22:16:34 GMT
Will Zizi have a standby/alternate Mary ? I’m not sure. They did before I think for the Original West End. I think. I don't think there was an alternate Mary in the original production. There were understudies of course (I think Lisa O' Hare was originally an understudy and then went to on to play the part both in London and the first UK tour) but no "official" alternate. |
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Post by johnie21 on Jun 3, 2019 20:34:28 GMT
Hi has anyone heard any rumours or hints to casting. Or know if they will be announcing soon. Can’t wait to see Mary Poppins back at the Prince Edward Theatre. 🌂☂️
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Post by LaLuPone on Jun 3, 2019 20:49:15 GMT
Hi has anyone heard any rumours or hints to casting. Or know if they will be announcing soon. Can’t wait to see Mary Poppins back at the Prince Edward Theatre. 🌂☂️ I assume you know they’ve already announced Zizi Strallen, Charlie Stemp, Joseph Millson and Petula Clarke as Mary, Burt, Mr Banks and the Bird Lady? I’d guess the rest will be announced by the end of the summer. |
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Post by johnie21 on Jun 3, 2019 20:52:22 GMT
Hi has anyone heard any rumours or hints to casting. Or know if they will be announcing soon. Can’t wait to see Mary Poppins back at the Prince Edward Theatre. 🌂☂️ I assume you know they’ve already announced Zizi Strallen, Charlie Stemp, Joseph Millson and Petula Clarke as Mary, Burt, Mr Banks and the Bird Lady? I’d guess the rest will be announced by the end of the summer. Oh yes I knew about those castings and I’m really happy. Just wanted to know who Mrs Banks is. 😊 |
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Post by johnie21 on Jun 30, 2019 9:52:19 GMT
Hi anyone at West End Live see the Mary Poppins trailer on the big screen. Was wondering if this was new footage or from the tour. Anyone also heard any casting hints
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Post by david on Jul 25, 2019 22:34:05 GMT
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