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Post by learfan on Mar 5, 2020 6:58:13 GMT
Glad you liked the show but amused you were surprised to see lots of children at at a midweek matinee of a family musical.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Mar 5, 2020 7:27:41 GMT
From the looks of the cast instagram, they have been in the studio all week. Looks to be recording something big due to them being in there days on end. Erm... the cast recording ? Just a mad guess. |
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Post by showgirl on Mar 5, 2020 15:33:04 GMT
Glad you liked the show but amused you were surprised to see lots of children at at a midweek matinee of a family musical. It wasn't that I was surprised; as I said, I'd been puzzled by the 5 pm performances as I couldn't think who they were aimed at. And I'd call them "early evening" rather than "matinee" as the latest normal matinee time I'm aware of is 3.30 pm at a few London venues and the few early evening performances I've come across have been on Friday evenings, also in London, and followed by another evening performance at 8 or 8.30 pm. But that's just terminology. It didn't occur to me that they could be aimed at school groups as 5 pm is surely well outside the official school day (though we all know that teachers' working hours and indeed days extend well beyond that) and when travel home afterwards is factored in, means a very long day and late night for pupils and teachers alike. So 5pm seemed too late for school trips (though it obviously wasn't, actually) yet also too early for family groups as most parents would still be working or travelling home. The parent next to me explained that the children in her group had had a "normal" morning at school (though doubtless distracted by the forthcoming outing); had then travelled by coach to Stratford and had some sort of tour or educational visit, followed by the show. They weren't going to be home until quite late so would probably either be too hyped up to sleep or half-asleep already, and as for having school again today... but I bet they all thought it was worth it and would do it again like a shot! |
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Mar 5, 2020 16:20:57 GMT
I'm really sad if the news of no London transfer is correct.
I absolutely loved this show, superior to both versions of Billionaire Boy and just a notch or two below the wonderful Matilda. Cannot believe this will just fade away after the current run but very glad I made the trip to Stratford to see it.
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Post by Mark on Mar 5, 2020 16:50:33 GMT
I'm really sad if the news of no London transfer is correct. I absolutely loved this show, superior to both versions of Billionaire Boy and just a notch or two below the wonderful Matilda. Cannot believe this will just fade away after the current run but very glad I made the trip to Stratford to see it. I don’t think we will get much in the way of transfer news until the Covid-19 has settled. I’m sure bookings are down anyway and we have no idea yet how it will affect tourism in London this summer and beyond. |
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Post by xanady on Mar 5, 2020 19:27:29 GMT
showgirl,I love your positivity and empathy with the youngsters and how you were patient and understanding with them.
It’s not easy at all to take hyped-up youngsters out of school on a trip.Mind you,I’ve led adult parties in the past and they can be a flaming nightmare as well.
I’ve taken hundreds of teens to the theatre,many for the first time.Seen ‘Blood Brothers’ over 30 times with school parties.The teachers and youth leaders on trips need to hammer home strict rules on behaviour and sit in amongst the students to maintain order.The key thing myself and colleagues always say is that it is a PUBLIC performance and that the youngsters must show respect to the other paying customers.Honestly never had a problem or a complaint.It can be very stressful for the adults who are leading the party.
At Crongton Knights a few weeks ago at the Belgrade in Coventry,I was there as a ‘normal’ member of the public and I admit that my heart sank when three harassed-looking teachers arrived with a very boisterous and noisy school group who were sitting right behind us.Once the action started they were golden! From snatches of conversation before the show it was clear that they were new to the theatre and as the show began they were enraptured by the magic.
After another epileptic seizure recently and all my other ailments,old fossils like me can’t go on forever so my greatest wish for theatre is that they actively reach out to the youth whilst,of course,holding on to their loyal older audiences.
Gutted if this show doesn’t transfer...it deserves to.
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Post by Rory on Mar 5, 2020 20:26:42 GMT
Where has it been said it's not transferring?
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Post by anthony40 on Mar 5, 2020 21:22:35 GMT
When I saw it last week the lady behind the counter explained that because they had so much of it all of the merchandise was heavily marked down because, despite it's hopes too, it looked like a transfer was not happening for a very long time, if at all.
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Post by simon on Mar 8, 2020 17:51:23 GMT
When I saw it last week the lady behind the counter explained that because they had so much of it all of the merchandise was heavily marked down because, despite it's hopes too, it looked like a transfer was not happening for a very long time, if at all. I'm not sure how much I'd read into what a girl behind the counter said. Merch will be heavily discounted as they won't want to store any of it for any length of period. I'm still optimistic on it going to London. |
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Post by simon on Mar 8, 2020 17:51:53 GMT
From the looks of the cast instagram, they have been in the studio all week. Looks to be recording something big due to them being in there days on end. Erm... the cast recording ? Just a mad guess. Ooooh I *really* hope so! |
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Post by simon on Mar 8, 2020 17:53:53 GMT
Well that's it over then. Really hope it transfers to London.
Saw it yesterday again but was hugely disappointed by Dennis who mumbled throughout and stumbled over lots of lines. His voice was so weak he was drowned out when singing with others. Really disappointing end to the run.
That said, the whole cast were amazing and I can't wait to see it again. Hopefully!
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Post by mrbarnaby on Mar 8, 2020 18:12:47 GMT
This show needs a pretty big stage.. I’d be very surprised if it gets a transfer -due to theatre availability.
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Post by learfan on Mar 8, 2020 18:45:27 GMT
This show needs a pretty big stage.. I’d be very surprised if it gets a transfer -due to theatre availability. As i understand it,that is the issue. I think it will transfer but not for months maybe. |
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Post by paddy72 on Mar 8, 2020 19:05:24 GMT
Didn’t twig I was watching the final performance this afternoon till the curtain call and heart felt speeches. Great atmosphere throughout but it cannot hide the fact that this is a thin show. Six songs in and I was fearing it would be a quick interval exit for me. However it all suddenly changed with the Disco song which is a genuinely great musical number perfectly conceived for the message it delivers. The best Show tune I’ve seen all year. That was followed by a second good song and then it all fell apart again. As for the story line it goes no where other than into a finale pantomime dame knees up. With the boy in the dress and his cool pretty young girl friend sniggering at the dastardly headmaster villain, an old man who secretly cross dresses, the whole moral in the story was shot to pieces. The takeout was that if you are young and different celebrate now ‘cos old age is going to get rough. All the usual top quality production values you’d expect from the RSC but ultimately for me not a patch on Matilda and in need of serious show doctoring if it is to have a life beyond today.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Mar 8, 2020 20:42:36 GMT
This show needs a pretty big stage.. I’d be very surprised if it gets a transfer -due to theatre availability. As i understand it,that is the issue. I think it will transfer but not for months maybe. If at all. I know that various west end theatre owners and producers saw it and none were too impressed. |
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Post by simon on Mar 8, 2020 21:29:11 GMT
As i understand it,that is the issue. I think it will transfer but not for months maybe. If at all. I know that various west end theatre owners and producers saw it and none were too impressed. It appears to have sold very well - surely that’s what matters to theatre owners and producers? I saw it several times on and off peak and there were rarely any empty seats. Not bad for a 1000+ regional theatre. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Mar 8, 2020 21:46:36 GMT
If at all. I know that various west end theatre owners and producers saw it and none were too impressed. It appears to have sold very well - surely that’s what matters to theatre owners and producers? I saw it several times on and off peak and there were rarely any empty seats. Not bad for a 1000+ regional theatre. Yes but selling well for a limited season at a theatre with a built in audience is very different to selling well in the crowded West End. Plus the bigger theatres have many shows vying for them. |
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Post by showtoones on Mar 8, 2020 23:14:11 GMT
Maybe it will go into the Savoy after Sunday in the Park?
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Post by sparky5000 on Mar 8, 2020 23:22:30 GMT
Not sure if he knows more than anyone else but Baz tweeted this in reply to someone who asked if he thinks the show will get a west end transfer....
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Post by Rory on Mar 9, 2020 0:10:12 GMT
What does that mean?!
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Post by simon on Mar 9, 2020 5:00:48 GMT
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Post by simon on Mar 11, 2020 20:41:50 GMT
Not a great quality vid but lovely song.
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Post by theatremad on Jul 22, 2020 14:49:31 GMT
According to Greg Doran article on WOS, this was due to follow Sunday in the Park into the Savoy later this year. Plan is to get Matilda back first by sounds of things
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2020 16:30:56 GMT
According to Greg Doran article on WOS, this was due to follow Sunday in the Park into the Savoy later this year. Plan is to get Matilda back first by sounds of things He also says about the cast album which was meant to launch the West End run, but I hope that gets released soon. Hearing the above video has sparked lovely memories of seeing it in Stratford (twice, which is rare for me!), I can't wait for it to return! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2020 12:56:21 GMT
Cast recording released 4th December (available to pre-order Monday 16th November)
Also on 5th December a live stream will take place from the RSC with David Walliams reading the book and Guy Chambers performing the songs with the cast as an album launch.
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