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Post by FrontroverPaul on Dec 8, 2019 19:42:28 GMT
Would seem to be touring next year. Already on sale as the Curve production "direct from the West End" at the Marlowe Theatre Canterbury from Tues 17 - Sat 21 November 2020.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Dec 8, 2019 19:48:47 GMT
Interesting. I wonder if the set will be adapted. I don't think it was designed for touring.
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Post by justfran on Dec 13, 2019 13:08:20 GMT
Announced for next Christmas at Edinburgh Playhouse. I saw the tour years ago in Sunderland, 2009 or 2010 I think and really enjoyed it.
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Post by showoff on Dec 20, 2019 15:26:53 GMT
I saw this the other day, it was just nice and pleasant, and pretty much what I was looking for after the effects of the GE, nice escapism.
I loved the tapping in particular, and some of those classic songs, it was pure feel good stuff.
The only part I absolutely hated was that grunting man with the beard. I have never felt to out of sync with the general populace as when he would come on and people were in hysterics and I was cringing for it to be over and he leave the stage.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Dec 20, 2019 16:36:24 GMT
He does have a feel of 'creepy man who lives in the woods in a tatty old caravan'
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Post by showoff on Dec 20, 2019 19:00:36 GMT
He does have a feel of 'creepy man who lives in the woods in a tatty old caravan' He does, and I just found it cringe worthy, I don't really understand where the humour was at all, but some were killing themselves at a man grunting. Different strokes and all that, but for me, I could have done without him, he added nothing and I found it embarrassing. |
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Post by anita on Dec 21, 2019 11:10:28 GMT
I actually preferred the show 5 years ago at the Dominion with Aled Jones, Tom Chambers & Wendi Peters.
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Post by zsazsa on Dec 21, 2019 23:49:05 GMT
Saw today’s matinee and absolutely adored this production. The cast is excellent and this is the best thing I have seen Nickolai Foster direct. Some nice moments that I have not seen in previous versions.
Can’t wait for this to come to Edinburgh next year.
I also want a production of ‘South Pacific’ with Clare Halse as Nellie and Danny Max as Cable.
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Post by anita on Dec 30, 2019 10:20:44 GMT
Any news on the CD?
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Post by Sam on Dec 30, 2019 13:42:38 GMT
Enjoyed this the other week. Watched the film over Christmas, and definitely preferred the show.
Somehow we managed to lose our programme on the way home though! :C
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Post by Dr Tom on Dec 30, 2019 18:13:10 GMT
Found myself back in London for a few days so made an extra visit to today’s matinee. Busy in the theatre but managed to get a great rush seat in grow P Stalls with a clear view.
All the leads were on and in form with perhaps a little tiredness from the Christmas schedule evident in some of the big numbers.
I like the fact they’re still making small visual tweaks and changes (or I’m picking up on things I missed before).
Good audience near me with the exception of three mobile phones going off in the closing twenty minutes.
I was too far back to be snowed upon but it certainly feels like they’ve cut back on the volume of snow since the start of the run.
With that, Christmas is over for me, but I hope to catch the tour next decade. I’m sure closing night will be great fun for anyone able to make it.
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Post by tmesis on Jan 4, 2020 11:49:40 GMT
I'm so glad I caught this last night, just before it closes. I found it hugely enjoyable but those who care about plot or motivation should look elsewhere. It's really just an excuse to wallow in some of Irving Berlin's classiest numbers and, compared to the film, this stage version aggrandises the original score brilliantly. High production values - probably the most impressive since 42nd Street - with some brilliant choreography and pretty good singing, although, as with the recent Blues in the Night, the songs aren't always delivered as idiomatically (or charismatically) as they could be. The one exception here being Brenda Edwards.
Tip-top band and sound balance and strangely, the excellent production made this aircraft hanger of a theatre feel quite intimate.
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Post by gmoneyoutlaw on Jan 5, 2020 20:46:14 GMT
I was fortunate to see White Christmas on December 23rd and it was delightful. I can't say it's a classic but the dancing was sublime. The music by our greatest composer was magical. When you think about other composers stop thinking as no one can do it like Irving Berlin. I also loved the flubs and the brilliant Brenda Edwards. You can't get any better than this and I'm so happy that I was able to experience it one more time.
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Post by stevej678 on Dec 17, 2020 15:23:55 GMT
The Curve production is touring next year!
ATG have dates listed for Woking (28-30 Oct), Bristol (1-6 Nov) and Manchester (22 Nov - 4 Dec) with presumably more to be announced.
Wonder where it's rocking up for Christmas?
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Post by CG on the loose on Dec 17, 2020 15:52:21 GMT
If I recall correctly from a conversation with Dan Burton back in January, that was the original plan for this year, though not with him and Danny Mac, and for the next few after that too - I will be very happy to see it again if it heads anywhere in my general direction.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 13, 2021 12:09:53 GMT
 NEW VICTORIA WOKING Thursday 28 – Saturday 30 October 2021 BRISTOL HIPPODROME Monday 1 – Saturday 6 November 2021 THE MARLOWE THEATRE, CANTERBURY Wednesday 10 – Saturday 20 November 2021 MANCHESTER PALACE THEATRE Monday 22 November – Saturday 4 December 2021 PLYMOUTH THEATRE ROYAL Tuesday 7 – Saturday 11 December 2021 EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE Tuesday 14 December 2021 – Sunday 2 January 2022 |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 2, 2021 20:43:09 GMT
Dan Burton, Emily Langham, Duncan Smith, Jessica Daly, Matthew Jeans & Sheila Ferguson
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 18, 2021 21:46:33 GMT
Sally Ann Triplett also joins the cast as Martha Watson.
Dan Burton as ‘Phil Davis’, Matthew Jeans as ‘Bob Wallace’, Jessica Daley as ‘Betty Haynes’, Emily Langham as ‘Judy Haynes’ and Duncan Smith as ‘General Waverly’.
Phillip Bertioli, Imogen Bowtell, Isabel Canning, Freddie Clements, Meg Darcy, Adam Denman, Beth Devine, Kirsty Fuller, Ashton Harkness, Sam Holden, Matt Holland, Samuel John-Humphreys, Aoife Kenny, Ella Kemp, Joshua Lovell, Martin McCarthy, Benjamin Munday, Oliver Ramsdale, Kayleigh Thadani and Kraig Thornber.
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Post by wardrobemistress76 on Oct 18, 2021 23:21:56 GMT
He’s a lovely chap, but isn’t ‘Duncan from Blue’ WAY too young to play General Waverly? Saying that, I recently read that he had some terrible back trouble and now walks with a stick. I remember when Ken Kercheval from Dallas played the role back in the 2007. I recall loving that production.
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 18, 2021 23:28:26 GMT
He’s a lovely chap, but isn’t ‘Duncan from Blue’ WAY too young to play General Waverly? Saying that, I recently read that he had some terrible back trouble and now walks with a stick. I remember when Ken Kercheval from Dallas played the role back in the 2007. I recall loving that production. ...he's not in it though? That's Duncan James 😂😂 |
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Post by wardrobemistress76 on Oct 19, 2021 0:19:15 GMT
He’s a lovely chap, but isn’t ‘Duncan from Blue’ WAY too young to play General Waverly? Saying that, I recently read that he had some terrible back trouble and now walks with a stick. I remember when Ken Kercheval from Dallas played the role back in the 2007. I recall loving that production. ...he's not in it though? That's Duncan James 😂😂 Mortified!! This is why I shouldn’t drink wine on Mondays… 🤣 |
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Post by danb on Oct 20, 2021 9:17:54 GMT
Terrified for a minute there! I booked this yesterday on the strength of SAT being in it. James is my bete noir I’m afraid, so I just avoid him like the plague. Would have been devastated.
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Post by Dr Tom on Oct 29, 2021 16:02:50 GMT
Very much enjoyed the first preview of this last night in Woking. Perfect central front row seat too (which is still some distance away from the stage in Woking with the large orchestra pit).
This was very polished. Just as good as at the Curve and the Dominion, but I think with a slightly simplified set. Excellent sound and all the big dance numbers (for what was my second Irving Berlin show in a week). I'm still not a fan of such a talented cast using a pre-recorded track for the tap dancing, but I Love A Piano always gives me chills.
Slightly strange having an adult playing Susan (when it has been a child previously), but I can see why they've done that for the tour. Ella Kemp was very good and aged down well, but I guess it's more obvious this is an adult from the front. Certainly the vocally strongest Susan I've seen.
Fantastic to see so many of the 42nd Street cast on tour. I'd missed Freddie Clements and glad he's back dancing around the stage again. You can never get enough Philip Bertioli, who I'm sure must be covering the two male lead roles and I'd love to see him have a crack at either of them. You have the charming Adam Denman as well and just the right level of camp from Martin McCarthy (although I was disappointed they've gone back to a male-female couple under the mistletoe for the tour). I must mention Sam Holden too, who I don't remember seeing in anything previously, but has the most expressive face of anyone in the cast.
All four leads were fantastic. Dan Burton has been with the show for a long time and makes everything look effortless, but I certainly rated the new leads of Matthew Jeans, Jessica Daley and Emily Langham. And Sally Ann Triplett is probably the best Martha Watson I've seen. I didn't spot a weak link in the cast.
Was it too early to be thinking about Christmas? Yes, but really there's very little Christmas music in the show. And snow is welcome at any time of year.
I would happily see this again nearer Christmas, but it's not really going anywhere convenient. Playing at Woking until Saturday is anyone local wants to catch this. A full standing ovation from the moment the lights went down, as you'd expect.
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Post by interval99 on Oct 31, 2021 22:31:37 GMT
Really sad to see this having A tough time moving tickets for next week at the Bristol hippodrome.
Saw the Dominion production and it was a great stylish show with some superb dance routines and just a fun warm feel good show.
Hard to know if a"name" could have sold more, or if people think it's too soon for Christmas shows or they think it's too old fashioned ( or flashbacks of having to watch the film so many times at Christmas cause it's mums favourite) or the audience still reluctant to return to the theatre but I would have thought most of the capture audience for this would have been to beauty and the beast and that was packed.
Cannot be cost effective to run with these sales and the Travelzoo 50% offer does not seem to have shifted many more.
Hopefully the reasonably busy first night will gain good reviews and prompt some more people to go.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 31, 2021 22:39:55 GMT
Really sad to see this having A tough time moving tickets for next week at the Bristol hippodrome. Saw the Dominion production and it was a great stylish show with some superb dance routines and just a fun warm feel good show. Hard to know if a"name" could have sold more, or if people think it's too soon for Christmas shows or they think it's too old fashioned ( or flashbacks of having to watch the film so many times at Christmas cause it's mums favourite) or the audience still reluctant to return to the theatre but I would have thought most of the capture audience for this would have been to beauty and the beast and that was packed. Cannot be cost effective to run with these sales and the Travelzoo 50% offer does not seem to have shifted many more. Hopefully the reasonably busy first night will gain good reviews and prompt some more people to go. Absolute madness to open this so early. Not surprised at all if sales are on the floor this early on. |
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