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Post by adrianics on Aug 14, 2017 15:34:39 GMT
Can we *Spoiler* the joke? Not see it but feel left out haha {Spoiler - click to view}
Summer sings 'Memory' and Dewey says (paraphrased): "I never want to hear that song in this room again", a reference to Cats premiering in the New London Theatre.
As I said in my review, it's one of the more genuinely funny meta lines I've heard in a show and it got a round of applause when I saw the show. |
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Post by AddisonMizner on Aug 14, 2017 19:54:23 GMT
On the issue of stereotypes, I think it was my review that initially sparked the discussion, as I did take issue with how the gay parents were portrayed. I agree that all the characters in the show are in some way stereotypes, but feel that the gay parents are a mis-step, as it is just too easy in my opinion. It is just the default position when playing such characters, and particularly in what is essentially a children's production such as this.
I also didn't mention the sound issues in my review. At times, I found the lyrics and some of the dialogue to be incomprehensible due to some dodgy sound, which was a real shame.
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Post by shep94 on Aug 15, 2017 22:45:45 GMT
On the issue of stereotypes, I think it was my review that initially sparked the discussion, as I did take issue with how the gay parents were portrayed. I agree that all the characters in the show are in some way stereotypes, but feel that the gay parents are a mis-step, as it is just too easy in my opinion. It is just the default position when playing such characters, and particularly in what is essentially a children's production such as this. I also didn't mention the sound issues in my review. At times, I found the lyrics and some of the dialogue to be incomprehensible due to some dodgy sound, which was a real shame. I must say that actually I think to have homosexual parents works very well. I don't think that they both fit the stereotype at all. I think one plays the character like Cam from Modern Family (Emmy Award Winning) and the other is really camp at all. The thing is with stereotypes they are designed for people to realise the persona they are being. I dont think the audience would realise that they were a homosexual couple if they were both 7ft body builders. If they were played this way, the only way this would be recognised is if they played tonsil tennis with each other which is even more inappropriate for a child friendly production! I think there would be more uproar if the were not any same sex couples represented. |
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Post by SamB (was badoerfan) on Aug 16, 2017 8:20:07 GMT
On the issue of stereotypes, I think it was my review that initially sparked the discussion, as I did take issue with how the gay parents were portrayed. I agree that all the characters in the show are in some way stereotypes, but feel that the gay parents are a mis-step, as it is just too easy in my opinion. It is just the default position when playing such characters, and particularly in what is essentially a children's production such as this. I also didn't mention the sound issues in my review. At times, I found the lyrics and some of the dialogue to be incomprehensible due to some dodgy sound, which was a real shame. I must say that actually I think to have homosexual parents works very well. I don't think that they both fit the stereotype at all. I think one plays the character like Cam from Modern Family (Emmy Award Winning) and the other is really camp at all. The thing is with stereotypes they are designed for people to realise the persona they are being. I dont think the audience would realise that they were a homosexual couple if they were both 7ft body builders. If they were played this way, the only way this would be recognised is if they played tonsil tennis with each other which is even more inappropriate for a child friendly production! I think there would be more uproar if the were not any same sex couples represented. It's a sad world we live in if we think that the only people can recognise a gay couple is if they're overbearingly camp. |
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Post by westendwendy on Aug 16, 2017 13:27:15 GMT
On the issue of stereotypes, I think it was my review that initially sparked the discussion, as I did take issue with how the gay parents were portrayed. I agree that all the characters in the show are in some way stereotypes, but feel that the gay parents are a mis-step, as it is just too easy in my opinion. It is just the default position when playing such characters, and particularly in what is essentially a children's production such as this. I also didn't mention the sound issues in my review. At times, I found the lyrics and some of the dialogue to be incomprehensible due to some dodgy sound, which was a real shame. I must say that actually I think to have homosexual parents works very well. I don't think that they both fit the stereotype at all. I think one plays the character like Cam from Modern Family (Emmy Award Winning) and the other is really camp at all. The thing is with stereotypes they are designed for people to realise the persona they are being. I dont think the audience would realise that they were a homosexual couple if they were both 7ft body builders. If they were played this way, the only way this would be recognised is if they played tonsil tennis with each other which is even more inappropriate for a child friendly production! I think there would be more uproar if the were not any same sex couples represented.
I think two male 7ft bodybuilders together holding hands is a more accurate description of the gay men I know and love than an offensive camp old stereo typical Nancy boy!!!!
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Post by shep94 on Aug 16, 2017 17:34:34 GMT
I must say that actually I think to have homosexual parents works very well. I don't think that they both fit the stereotype at all. I think one plays the character like Cam from Modern Family (Emmy Award Winning) and the other is really camp at all. The thing is with stereotypes they are designed for people to realise the persona they are being. I dont think the audience would realise that they were a homosexual couple if they were both 7ft body builders. If they were played this way, the only way this would be recognised is if they played tonsil tennis with each other which is even more inappropriate for a child friendly production! I think there would be more uproar if the were not any same sex couples represented. It's a sad world we live in if we think that the only people can recognise a gay couple is if they're overbearingly camp. Yes and it is even a sadder world when people get offended over anything and everything and feel the need to view this at every opportunity. overbearingly camp? Really? They appear for about 10 minutes in total and have a total of 8 lines! I would also like to say that I am homosexual I do not find it distasteful or offensive what so ever, nor others who have posted on this forum. I do not understand why people cannot just take the show for what it is and that is a child friendly show. I think that the show should be applauded for having a same sex couple and be slammed because of his 'campness'. If we look around it is extremely easy to be offended by anything and everything that we see in the world. |
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Post by shep94 on Aug 16, 2017 17:50:59 GMT
I must say that actually I think to have homosexual parents works very well. I don't think that they both fit the stereotype at all. I think one plays the character like Cam from Modern Family (Emmy Award Winning) and the other is really camp at all. The thing is with stereotypes they are designed for people to realise the persona they are being. I dont think the audience would realise that they were a homosexual couple if they were both 7ft body builders. If they were played this way, the only way this would be recognised is if they played tonsil tennis with each other which is even more inappropriate for a child friendly production! I think there would be more uproar if the were not any same sex couples represented.
I think two male 7ft bodybuilders together holding hands is a more accurate description of the gay men I know and love than an offensive camp old stereo typical Nancy boy!!!!
Serously offensive? As a homosexual, I do not find it offensive, nor have others who posted. I seriously cannot believe the impact such a minor character is having. Like I said if there were no lgbt representation as parents then people could be offended as they feel they arent represented. Furthermore, I watched the actor who plays the part when he was a teacher and I felt that there was a certain amount of campness to his acting then. I honestly believe that people are taking umbridge because he is playing a homosexual character as camp. Whereas he also is playing aheterosexual character as having a certain degree of 'campness' yet people are not batting an eyelid. Like I said in an earlier post, I do believe that people sometimes want to be offended for the sake of being offended. I do think it will get to a stage where producers will not want to take a risk with shows as they feel they will offended someone over such a minor and inconsequential performance and if that were to happen then certain shows such as 'Everybody's talking about Jamie', 'Scottsboro boys', 'La Cage' etc. Will not want to be performed. I think everybody could watch a show, any show, and find something to be offended about. |
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Post by shep94 on Aug 16, 2017 18:13:28 GMT
P.s guys please dont take offense by this.
I do sometimes get a bee in my bonnet over some things.
I also realies that I have asked you not to be offended on a couple of post saying people get really offended easily today. This not a snide comment but genuine
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Post by sirdaniel on Aug 17, 2017 19:56:24 GMT
Alex Tomkins' debut as Dewey tonight!
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Post by daniel on Aug 17, 2017 21:30:30 GMT
Always thought Alfie Parker was 2nd cover Dewey, at least according to my programme!
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Post by sirdaniel on Aug 17, 2017 21:36:52 GMT
Always thought Alfie Parker was 2nd cover Dewey, at least according to my programme! So did I! Both my programmes have Joel then Alfie. Must be a recent change. |
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Post by TallPaul on Aug 31, 2017 13:11:28 GMT
Real fans will already know, but there is to be a gala performance of School of Rock on Monday 6 November, in aid of Children in Need.
There are even VIP tickets at £140, which include the opportunity to meet the cast.
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Post by sirdaniel on Sept 8, 2017 12:13:14 GMT
Joel Montague is joining Fat Friends so I'm assuming a cast change is upon us?
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Post by sirdaniel on Sept 11, 2017 13:57:47 GMT
Just read an interview with Gary Trainor - he says he's leaving in November to pursue other roles, but would happily return after six months or a year.
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Post by Michael on Sept 11, 2017 14:06:01 GMT
Does anyone know if Nathan Amzi is available? Would love to see him as Dewey.
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Post by sirdaniel on Sept 11, 2017 14:18:04 GMT
I'm guessing if Stephen stays then he'll become lead with a new alternate?
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Post by grannyjx6 on Sept 11, 2017 22:49:59 GMT
Saw this on Sunday afternoon and really enjoyed it.
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Post by daniel on Sept 12, 2017 0:09:05 GMT
I'm guessing if Stephen stays then he'll become lead with a new alternate? I would say that's a possibility but not I given. I think it depends on who they find. If they think that Stephen is their best option (as I imagine was the case with Gary) then he'll get the promotion, but if they find someone they prefer then Stephen could well stay where he is. |
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Post by littlefluffychick on Oct 2, 2017 8:09:08 GMT
Seeing Annie at the weekend made me realise how much I love School of Rock. I really hope Stephen Leask gets the Dewey role full time, as he is awesome.
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Post by sirdaniel on Oct 2, 2017 16:52:38 GMT
Seeing Annie at the weekend made me realise how much I love School of Rock. I really hope Stephen Leask gets the Dewey role full time, as he is awesome. Seconded |
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Post by daniel on Oct 2, 2017 18:25:41 GMT
Joel Montague's final Dewey dates, if anyone is interested:
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Post by sirdaniel on Oct 23, 2017 10:36:17 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2017 10:38:16 GMT
Have I got the right Craig Gallivan as in Stella/Billy Elliot |
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Post by sirdaniel on Oct 23, 2017 10:39:36 GMT
Have I got the right Craig Gallivan as in Stella/Billy Elliot Apparently so! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2017 10:41:09 GMT
Have I got the right Craig Gallivan as in Stella/Billy Elliot Apparently so! Oh wow! He does not strike me as an obvious choice but cool! |
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