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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 17, 2018 20:12:09 GMT
It will be the touring set and not the original design- that has been binned and will never be used again.
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Post by Jon on Jul 17, 2018 20:21:02 GMT
The original set though impressive was too complex to tour, it's a testament to Bob Crowley for coming up with a set that was still impressive but tourable.
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Post by PhantomNcl on Jul 18, 2018 12:58:38 GMT
I saw the original production back in 2005 and it's still one of the most amazing shows I've seen; that set was incredible, I don't know what other set can come close - it was an entire house on stage. Everything is done so cheaply these days that I'm guessing it'll be a watered down tour-style production coming in for a limited run, right? Also I have to say no one has come close to Laura Michelle Kelly's original interpretation of the title role - she was not a caricature, she was so nuanced and she played the role to perfection. I feel with all subsequent Marys we had too many high pitched musical theatre-Glinda-style leading ladies (don't know how else to describe it) rather than Kelly's version which was actually quite moving especially near the end of the show. No other Mary has matched what Kelly brought out in the Anything Can Happen number. My personal thoughts of course! Christine Tucker, the 2nd cover on the tour, was absolutely phenomenal in the role - she covered a whole week of the Newcastle run when Zizi was on holiday and the 1st cover was off sick. She had just the right balance between stern and friendly, had a much softer edge to her voice than Zizi (who I found to be quite shrill at times), and her rapport with the kids and family was wonderful to watch. Her 'With every job when it's complete' had me in tears every night! The touring set was a huge surprise. The fold out 'dolls house' aspect worked really well, revolving to show the kitchen, and having the nursery flown in, and pieces like 'Jolly Holiday' were really slick. A stand-out was the set for 'Step in Time' which had so much detail in it, and still had Bert doing his 'over the rooftops' tap. I honestly didn't think the final flight would happen in touring venues, but the Disney guys had worked their magic in creating a flight system and landing platform which blended in so well with the theatre's own decor that someone coming in for the first time would think it was just part of the theatre. During the Newcastle run there wasn't a single no-fly performance, and it was such a pleasure to see the delight on the audience's faces as she made her way sky-wards :-) |
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Post by shady23 on Jul 18, 2018 13:57:20 GMT
Totally agree, I enjoyed Christine's performance more than Zizi's and I love Zizi! She was great.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 18, 2018 21:52:58 GMT
I’d like to see Caroline Sheen again in the role- she deserves a lead in the west end again , even if it is this rather tired show. A jobs a job.
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Post by musicalmarge on Jul 19, 2018 10:33:45 GMT
I’d like to see Caroline Sheen again in the role- she deserves a lead in the west end again , even if it is this rather tired show. A jobs a job. I don’t think it’s a tired show at all!! Have you seen the recent tour? West End standard and fresh as anything! |
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Post by shady23 on Jul 19, 2018 12:01:14 GMT
The tour was fantastic and I am sure it will be welcomed back to London. After all, what else is there for children to see if they've already seen the Lion King, Matilda and Aladdin?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2018 14:10:56 GMT
Hell, if you're taking children to the theatre, skip the needless expense and variable quality of the West End and take them to the Unicorn. Once they're too old for the Unicorn, they're basically adults anyway (though that said, I'm in my 30s and still a big ol' Unicorn fan, so take "too old for the Unicorn" with as much salt as needed).
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2018 14:24:54 GMT
Hell, if you're taking children to the theatre, skip the needless expense and variable quality of the West End and take them to the Unicorn. Once they're too old for the Unicorn, they're basically adults anyway (though that said, I'm in my 30s and still a big ol' Unicorn fan, so take "too old for the Unicorn" with as much salt as needed). And if they've seen whatever the current is at the Unicorn (or it's for whatever reason not their thing) seek out what I would call 'proper children's theatre' of that ilk elsewhere in London (and beyond) Honestly I love me a West End Musical and I love that there's a family 'option' (or 6) but for proper 'switch kids onto theatre' there's specialists out there who will have them RAPT (and us 'grown ups') too. Anyway to keep this on topic, I do love me a Mary.... |
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Post by danb on Jul 19, 2018 15:46:31 GMT
I’d like to see Caroline Sheen again in the role- she deserves a lead in the west end again , even if it is this rather tired show. A jobs a job. I don’t think it’s a tired show at all!! Have you seen the recent tour? West End standard and fresh as anything! It was pure quality when we saw it in Cardiff. Even if you didn’t enjoy it you couldn’t deny it’s sheer class. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2018 17:07:55 GMT
I saw the first tour and second and I actually agree with Mr Barnaby, the second tour wasn't the same standard but I think that was down to weaker cast more than anything. Also agree Caroline Sheen is an underrated Mary.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Aug 21, 2018 18:04:10 GMT
Mary Poppins will now be opening at its original home- the Prince Edward. What a waste of a big theatre. Ho hum.
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Post by indis on Aug 21, 2018 18:06:59 GMT
Mary Poppins will now be opening at its original home- the Prince Edward. What a waste of a big theatre. Ho hum. what? is Aladdin not running well now? prefer Aladdin to Mary by far
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2018 18:07:25 GMT
At least it means that Aladdin the panto, er, I mean musical will be closing.
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Post by zak97 on Aug 21, 2018 18:14:02 GMT
Mary Poppins will now be opening at its original home- the Prince Edward. What a waste of a big theatre. Ho hum. When? |
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Post by Jon on Aug 21, 2018 18:18:45 GMT
Mary Poppins will now be opening at its original home- the Prince Edward. What a waste of a big theatre. Ho hum. Surprised they’re closing Aladdin for another Disney show. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2018 18:25:01 GMT
Mary Poppins will now be opening at its original home- the Prince Edward. What a waste of a big theatre. Ho hum. Is this confirmed? Source? |
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Post by musicalmarge on Aug 21, 2018 18:25:03 GMT
Mary is coming - I was at a party with Cameron last month and he confirmed but was shy about the venue.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2018 18:32:33 GMT
Mary is coming - I was at a party with Cameron last month and he confirmed but was shy about the venue. *clang* Think you’ve dropped something there again, Marge. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2018 19:00:56 GMT
Mary Poppins will now be opening at its original home- the Prince Edward. What a waste of a big theatre. Ho hum. Is it really or is there just an open discussion and no definate venue. Because surely you would know before the announcement of the change with the Adelphi?? |
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Post by daniel on Aug 21, 2018 19:13:44 GMT
Mary Poppins will now be opening at its original home- the Prince Edward. What a waste of a big theatre. Ho hum. Is it really or is there just an open discussion and no definate venue. Because surely you would know before the announcement of the change with the Adelphi?? to be fair, it can be "definite" and still change. It's a bit of a roundabout until the dotted line is signed. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 21, 2018 19:19:43 GMT
Mary is coming - I was at a party with Cameron last month and he confirmed but was shy about the venue. That’ll be a first. Would you like to tell us, the proletariat, how you come to be hobnobbing with Sir Cam? |
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Post by Phantom of London on Aug 21, 2018 19:23:36 GMT
Cameroon Mackintosh did say in the Hamilton programme, that he originally intended to put Mary Poppins in the Victoria Palace for the re-opening, until Hamilton came along, so it was always on the cards.
Saying that I wasn't aware that Aladdin sales have slowed to warrant closing, if it did go in the Prince Edward, I hope they use the original set, rather than the 'flimsy' touring one. I do like Poppins and has great stage craft in it.
Edit: Just looked at a seat plan for Aladdin on Saturday evening on 1st September, so still school holidays and the sales look horrific and further performances in September look even worse.
Could it open to coincide with Mary Poppins 2. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2018 19:46:01 GMT
Is it really or is there just an open discussion and no definate venue. Because surely you would know before the announcement of the change with the Adelphi?? to be fair, it can be "definite" and still change. It's a bit of a roundabout until the dotted line is signed. Oh i'm fully aware, but six months before a major new show is due to come in, I would imagine there would of been discussions for a few weeks prior to an announcement rather than signing up and then announcing it the next minute.  |
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Post by No. on Aug 21, 2018 20:12:27 GMT
Aladdin is currently booking up to February 9. With the new film coming out in December it won’t perfectly coincide but I can see it shifting seats because of it.
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