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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2016 10:42:44 GMT
I'm looki forward to seeing some production shots from the show!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2016 10:44:56 GMT
I'm looki forward to seeing some production shots from the show!! Me too. Not as much as a selfie of AB as Deloris, yet! |
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 31, 2016 10:52:00 GMT
Me three. Was tossing up between seeing this in Leicester or Birmingham, but since the latter run starts on my birthday we opted for that instead. Hopefully there'll be some interesting audience reports soon though.
Does anyone know when press night is?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2016 10:55:21 GMT
Intrigued to see what the set looks like. Curve has a reputation for changing show's orignal set/design and making it their "own" but I hope the set isn't too cheap or bad for this production. I wasn't too keen of what I saw of Matthew Wright's set for LB but his costumes for FG were good - hope Sister Act has a good look about it.
Also looking forward to seeing how the actor musician scheme works - hopefully it's not too cheesy
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 31, 2016 10:59:24 GMT
The set for the Curve's Hairspray was a bit low budget but the performances more than made up. Also this has CRH and AB's names associated with it, I don't think a cheapo set is likely. Hopefully!
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Post by raiseitup on Jul 31, 2016 11:07:22 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2016 11:09:04 GMT
From @mrdavidburke Instagram Really like that! |
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Post by theatreliker on Jul 31, 2016 11:16:20 GMT
Although it is a Curve production, I'm not sure it's listed as 'Made at Curve' perhaps because Jamie Wilson is also involved and has put money into the set design.
Curve has the facilities to stage impressive shows, hence the try-out for Finding Neverland. It's a shame that the production values sometimes let them down though for some of their own productions.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2016 11:18:35 GMT
Better than I expected, even more intrigued to see production shots to see how the set changes for each location! Doesn't look really cheap
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2016 11:20:02 GMT
Although it is a Curve production, I'm not sure it's listed as 'Made at Curve' perhaps because Jamie Wilson is also involved and has put money into the set design. Curve has the facilities to stage impressive shows, hence the try-out for Finding Neverland. It's a shame that the production values sometimes let them down though for some of their own productions. It is still listed as a "Made at Curve" production. They seem to revive lots of musicals but change them thoroughly. Do they have a tight budget for each show? |
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Post by theatreliker on Jul 31, 2016 12:41:43 GMT
The set is quite good probably because they have a touring producer involved (although they seem to have a fondness of neon). Curve's my local theatre - might give this a miss though.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2016 15:07:23 GMT
Ooooo I like the initial first look of the stage! Assuming that picture with the staircase is the finale set? It will be interesting, as George said, to see what other set pieces they have.  |
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Post by d'James on Jul 31, 2016 17:29:21 GMT
Those pics have cheered me up no end. The set looks great.
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Post by talkstageytome on Jul 31, 2016 20:28:40 GMT
Sounds that way. Alexandra got a rave which was nice. Sounds like 'fantastic' is the adjective of choice.
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(Although I do wish all bloggers would adhere to press embargoes.)
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 31, 2016 21:58:58 GMT
I'm dead looking forward to this in Manchester.
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Post by dan on Aug 1, 2016 22:17:14 GMT
Just back from Sister Act and I'm really struggling to find anything positive to say about it. There were some uncomfortable lines which I found both racist and homophobic, and for me, a lack of cohesion. It felt very clumsy and I hope as it moves forward it becomes tighter and they work together much more. I didn't appreciate the set and staging really, and much of the humour was delivered so flatly. I also really don't like it when songs are brought down in key to accommodate a particular casting and this impacts the rest of the score and feel of those songs too.
Lighting was good.
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Post by Being Alive on Aug 1, 2016 22:27:39 GMT
Just back from Sister Act and I'm really struggling to find anything positive to say about it. There were some uncomfortable lines which I found both racist and homophobic, and for me, a lack of cohesion. It felt very clumsy and I hope as it moves forward it becomes tighter and they work together much more. I didn't appreciate the set and staging really, and much of the humour was delivered so flatly. I also really don't like it when songs are brought down in key to accommodate a particular casting and this impacts the rest of the score and feel of those songs too. Lighting was good. the lowering of the score was what i feared. you dont get the impact of things like fabulous baby unless they are hitting those big notes. such a shame. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2016 22:51:04 GMT
Just back from Sister Act and I'm really struggling to find anything positive to say about it. There were some uncomfortable lines which I found both racist and homophobic, and for me, a lack of cohesion. It felt very clumsy and I hope as it moves forward it becomes tighter and they work together much more. I didn't appreciate the set and staging really, and much of the humour was delivered so flatly. I also really don't like it when songs are brought down in key to accommodate a particular casting and this impacts the rest of the score and feel of those songs too. Lighting was good. Unless they've added lines that were not there before, I am struggling to see what could be construed as homophobic or racist in the show. This is disappointing to read but it's also way off anything else I've heard about the production, so I'll hold fire until I see it myself. |
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Post by d'James on Aug 1, 2016 23:01:55 GMT
Just back from Sister Act and I'm really struggling to find anything positive to say about it. There were some uncomfortable lines which I found both racist and homophobic, and for me, a lack of cohesion. It felt very clumsy and I hope as it moves forward it becomes tighter and they work together much more. I didn't appreciate the set and staging really, and much of the humour was delivered so flatly. I also really don't like it when songs are brought down in key to accommodate a particular casting and this impacts the rest of the score and feel of those songs too. Lighting was good. Unless they've added lines that were not there before, I am struggling to see what could be construed as homophobic or racist in the show. This is disappointing to read but it's also way off anything else I've heard about the production, so I'll hold fire until I see it myself. I never liked the 'gay boys' line when it transferred to Broadway (and the subsequent UK Tour). That plus the accompanying clothes/dancing/posing seemed a very cheap laugh. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2016 23:05:25 GMT
Unless they've added lines that were not there before, I am struggling to see what could be construed as homophobic or racist in the show. This is disappointing to read but it's also way off anything else I've heard about the production, so I'll hold fire until I see it myself. I never liked the 'gay boys' line when it transferred to Broadway. Fair enough. Obviously it's a matter of opinion but I'm gay and to me the line is delivered in a tongue in cheek/ affectionate way. Not going to argue if others construe it differently. Really want this to be great so that review has taken the wind out of my sails a little... |
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Post by dan on Aug 1, 2016 23:08:21 GMT
Unless they've added lines that were not there before, I am struggling to see what could be construed as homophobic or racist in the show. This is disappointing to read but it's also way off anything else I've heard about the production, so I'll hold fire until I see it myself. I never liked the 'gay boys' line when it transferred to Broadway (and the subsequent UK Tour). That plus the accompanying clothes/dancing/posing seemed a very cheap laugh. Is that when it was introduced? Makes sense as I didn't recall it from West End production. "Gay boys" followed by men in pink sequins acting camply is homophobic in my eyes. And to say "but you are nigro" because "we like that part of you" in contrast to her being dishonest about who she is just doesn't sit well with me. |
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Post by dan on Aug 1, 2016 23:10:24 GMT
I never liked the 'gay boys' line when it transferred to Broadway. Fair enough. Obviously it's a matter of opinion but I'm gay and to me the line is delivered in a tongue in cheek/ affectionate way. Not going to argue if others construe it differently. Really want this to be great so that review has taken the wind out of my sails a little... Sorry if it's taken wind out of your sails. It's just my experience of the show and my view and I just personally don't feel there's a place for those comments. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2016 23:11:55 GMT
I never liked the 'gay boys' line when it transferred to Broadway (and the subsequent UK Tour). That plus the accompanying clothes/dancing/posing seemed a very cheap laugh. Is that when it was introduced? Makes sense as I didn't recall it from West End production. "Gay boys" followed my men in pink sequins acting camply is homophobic in my eyes. And to say "but you are nigro" because "we like that part of you" in contrast to her being dishonest about who she is just doesn't sit well with me. Don't like the sound of the second line, but the first part sounds pretty harmless to me,in the context of the show. Sure Craig Revel Horwood loves sequins! Did you really not like Alexandra in the role? |
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Post by d'James on Aug 1, 2016 23:22:06 GMT
Is that when it was introduced? Makes sense as I didn't recall it from West End production. "Gay boys" followed my men in pink sequins acting camply is homophobic in my eyes. And to say "but you are nigro" because "we like that part of you" in contrast to her being dishonest about who she is just doesn't sit well with me. Don't like the sound of the second line, but the first part sounds pretty harmless to me,in the context of the show. Did you really not like Alexandra in the role? The 'negro' line never bothered me as much. Although it's quite un-PC, it is in an affectionate/positive sense. It was added for Broadway. I would happily lose it though if some people do find it offensive (not that I have any control). In a way, I wish more was made of race throughout the show, so that line had much more impact. (I.e. some of the nuns having problems with her being black at the beginning, but then by the end they all love her.) Yes, the 'gay boys' line was also introduced for Broadway. It stood out like a sore thumb at the time (when I saw it in previews over there) and still does. It's the stereotyping for a cheap laugh that really irks me. It adds nothing. By the way, do they sing 'How I Got The Calling,' or 'It's Good To Be A Nun?' I prefer the lyrics of the first, but the tune and Broadway choreography of the second. |
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