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Post by ctas on May 26, 2017 19:30:15 GMT
The writing was on the wall, sadly. I wonder if the London cast will be involved in the tour.
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Post by caa on May 26, 2017 19:57:51 GMT
Its a shame that its closing, and I do think they got the pricing wrong when it first opened. That said I think it be a success when it goes on tour.
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Post by Rory on May 26, 2017 20:13:04 GMT
Heard a rumour about a touring show being interested in an Autumn slot at the Phoenix. Would love a transfer for Chichester's Sweet Bird of Youth but I suspect something like Vincent and Flavia will get the vacant slot instead. |
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Post by Mark on May 26, 2017 20:19:12 GMT
Just booked my closing night ticket. Will be making another visit next month too. For all I was slightly undecided on my first visit I've completely fallen in love with this show.
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2017 21:22:22 GMT
I've made no secret of my love for this show, so I'm very saddened to see it finish in London so soon. As for the cast, I can't imagine they will all travel with it, but I'm prepared to be proven wrong. A great shame in my opinion.
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Post by infofreako on May 26, 2017 21:25:52 GMT
I've made no secret of my love for this show, so I'm very saddened to see it finish in London so soon. As for the cast, I can't imagine they will all travel with it, but I'm prepared to be proven wrong. A great shame in my opinion. Its a big gap before the tour so I would guess other work would take priority. I didn't like the show itself, just not my thing but I loved some of the performances so it would be nice if some happened to be free when it tours |
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2017 22:55:54 GMT
Didn't even make it
To 10 months
Bend it
Bend it
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Post by lewis on May 26, 2017 23:33:11 GMT
Didn't even make it To 10 months Bend it Bend it 😂😂 That's about 50 people, lots with young families, unexpectedly losing their jobs you're laughing at. This business is cutthroat enough without actual theatre aficionados revelling in untimely closures. |
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2017 23:54:15 GMT
Didn't even make it To 10 months Bend it Bend it 😂😂 That's about 50 people, lots with young families, unexpectedly losing their jobs you're laughing at. This business is cutthroat enough without actual theatre aficionados revelling in untimely closures. Many people Took delight when BILB closed That at least managed until the end of the contracted run |
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2017 23:54:38 GMT
Didn't even make it To 10 months Bend it Bend it 😂😂 That's about 50 people, lots with young families, unexpectedly losing their jobs you're laughing at. This business is cutthroat enough without actual theatre aficionados revelling in untimely closures. Next time They should choose a better show One people actually want to see |
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Post by stuartmcd on May 27, 2017 5:56:34 GMT
I think this was a decent show that was marketed terribly. Constantly using Gary Barlow and large choirs rather than showcasing the humour and heart that this has. It completely took away from what made this show great which was that core group of women.
What was marketed to me just didn't appeal to me at all and it wasn't until some friends came back with some good feedback that I decided to go. I went in with very low expectations and was pleasantly surprised. I'm not surprised that it's closing but I do think it is a shame.
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2017 6:01:43 GMT
Let's be perfectly honest about it, Act 1 is pretty dire and the saving grace is the photo shoot near the end. It just isn't good enough, even though there are terrific performances in it.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 27, 2017 6:02:22 GMT
The title was naff and wrong from the start. Why the hell didn't they just call it Calendar Girls - The Musical? Was it a rights issue or did they really think marketing the same story with a different title was going to work?
Not to mention those godawful sunflowers.
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Post by infofreako on May 27, 2017 6:02:52 GMT
I agree the marketing was terrible. Wheeling out Barlow at every opportunity took away the chance to really sell the show
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2017 8:25:39 GMT
Yes - I can't stand Gary Barlow so the marketing completely put me off seeing the show.
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2017 8:41:13 GMT
That's about 50 people, lots with young families, unexpectedly losing their jobs you're laughing at. This business is cutthroat enough without actual theatre aficionados revelling in untimely closures. Many people Took delight when BILB closed That at least managed until the end of the contracted run Noteceryone was so pleased when Bend it closed, actually. You've also made this same point several times now regarding many arguments. Sometimes it's good to let go of grievances and move on. |
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2017 9:09:53 GMT
Well hopefully this will be showing the powers that be that Hary Barlow cannot and should not be writing for musical theatre
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Post by zak97 on May 27, 2017 10:25:59 GMT
I've booked again for today's matinee, one extra trip before my last next week. I understand the show has its flaws, but I really feel sorry for the cast. It just seems to show that even talented actresses don't count for much now.
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2017 11:09:46 GMT
I've booked again for today's matinee, one extra trip before my last next week. I understand the show has its flaws, but I really feel sorry for the cast. It just seems to show that even talented actresses don't count for much now. If they are so talented Why did they go for such a substandard show It makes them look stupid in fact |
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2017 11:10:27 GMT
A real shame it is closing but not unexpected as it really wasn't doing all that great ticket sales wise. Will revisit this one before it goes.
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Post by zak97 on May 27, 2017 11:11:13 GMT
I've booked again for today's matinee, one extra trip before my last next week. I understand the show has its flaws, but I really feel sorry for the cast. It just seems to show that even talented actresses don't count for much now. If they are so talented Why did they go for such a substandard show It makes them look stupid in fact Surely Sophie Louise Dann is talented? She did Bend It after all... |
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2017 11:30:30 GMT
If they are so talented Why did they go for such a substandard show It makes them look stupid in fact Surely Sophie Louise Dann is talented? She did Bend It after all... Burn. |
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2017 11:33:05 GMT
Sophie Louise-Dann, black widow of the West End, strikes again.
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2017 11:34:22 GMT
Sophie Louise-Dann, black widow of the West End, strikes again. That could be a show 😂😂😂 |
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2017 11:43:57 GMT
Hmm Im in London middle of this week. Do I see this whilst Im there or wait for it to come close on an local run.
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