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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2021 21:21:03 GMT
I think some on here think almost as much of Baz and he does himself. In reality he has a very minor column. Considering the size of the mail and mail online readership he really is quite unknown. Its easy to not know who he is, even as a theatre or entertainment fan. Hid media profile away from his twitter feed isn't large. In fact from what I can tell on here many only follow his twitter one Thursday night and don't even read his column.
And his role seems more and more irrelevant as each year goes by. I don't get why he still gets exclusives, a press release and social media post would do exactly the same.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 16, 2021 21:27:09 GMT
I think some on here think almost as much of Baz and he does himself. In reality he has a very minor column. Considering the size of the mail and mail online readership he really is quite unknown. Its easy to not know who he is, even as a theatre or entertainment fan. Hid media profile away from his twitter feed isn't large. In fact from what I can tell on here many only follow his twitter one Thursday night and don't even read his column. And his role seems more and more irrelevant as each year goes by. I don't get why he still gets exclusives, a press release and social media post would do exactly the same. Maybe the marketing departments of these shows think his column still generates valuable sales .. it does seem amazing in this day of social media that he still has some power |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2021 21:31:03 GMT
Aside from here I've never seen or heard him mentioned by anyone. He may have power for about 12 hours but once the news is on sites like wos and social media that's when it blows up.
In recent years before covid it got to the stage if baz was heavily following a show it was a sign it would flop. I seem to remember bend it like Berkham, the girls, made in Dagenham, Mrs henderson and others were all championed by him and gave him backstage access
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Sept 16, 2021 21:31:36 GMT
I think some on here think almost as much of Baz and he does himself. In reality he has a very minor column. Considering the size of the mail and mail online readership he really is quite unknown. Its easy to not know who he is, even as a theatre or entertainment fan. Hid media profile away from his twitter feed isn't large. In fact from what I can tell on here many only follow his twitter one Thursday night and don't even read his column. And his role seems more and more irrelevant as each year goes by. I don't get why he still gets exclusives, a press release and social media post would do exactly the same. Maybe the marketing departments of these shows think his column still generates valuable sales .. it does seem amazing in this day of social media that he still has some power I think producers (many who are still obsessed with print) give a lot more sh*ts about getting the Friday column with a full page photo of their production rather than 500 likes on twitter – probably costs less than a full page ad. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 16, 2021 21:35:18 GMT
Aside from here I've never seen or heard him mentioned by anyone. He may have power for about 12 hours but once the news is on sites like wos and social media that's when it blows up. In recent years before covid it got to the stage if baz was heavily following a show it was a sign it would flop. I seem to remember bend it like Berkham, the girls, made in Dagenham, Mrs henderson and others were all championed by him and gave him backstage access Yes he’s championed some pretty terrible shows in the past. |
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Post by marob on Sept 16, 2021 21:46:43 GMT
I was somewhat curious as to who’s going to be in this, but since I haven’t heard of any of the people linked to it so far, and Baz hasn’t even started yet I’m going to follow robertb213 ‘s lead and just look tomorrow. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2021 21:50:45 GMT
Yeah I think I'll head to bed too. Was only mildly curious, and not like there is much difference between now and checking was in the morning
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Post by sophie92 on Sept 16, 2021 21:52:52 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2021 21:53:13 GMT
Haha and with that he posts...and its all very underwhelming except maybe Simon bailey
I hope satine has more vulnerability in this production.
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Post by theatreian on Sept 16, 2021 22:07:31 GMT
I doubt the casting will set the world alight anyway! How right you were! |
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Sept 16, 2021 22:11:00 GMT
NICE
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Post by marob on Sept 16, 2021 22:12:13 GMT
Well that was quicker than I expected. Didn’t buy a ticket when they went on sale, not really regretting that decision…
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2021 22:54:27 GMT
Meh. There's potential. I'd hoped for better, considering the film is one of my all time favourites. Getting an American import for the female lead leaves a very sour taste. Clive Carter is going to need a Zimmer frame - totally miscast. Zoe Birkett - was ok in Rock of Ages, she can really belt out a good'un if she looks after her voice. Eh, nothing wow but hopefully, it all comes together in the end!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 16, 2021 22:58:45 GMT
Several posts and posts which quote problem posts have been removed. Please refer to our rules and in particular number 4 about being respectful to other members. That includes being unnecessarily snarky or aggressive.
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Post by danb on Sept 16, 2021 23:01:53 GMT
Well that’s money saved at least…
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 16, 2021 23:03:23 GMT
Well that’s money saved at least… Ooh what will you spend it on instead? |
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Post by danb on Sept 16, 2021 23:05:54 GMT
Jamshed Shiraz and good cheese probably.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 16, 2021 23:21:17 GMT
Jamshed Shiraz and good cheese probably. Wise decision |
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Post by showtoones on Sept 16, 2021 23:21:28 GMT
Can someone please break down who is playing what role ?
Obviously we know who is playing Christian and Satine. And Simon is the duke and Clive is Ziegler.
Who are the others playing?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 16, 2021 23:24:02 GMT
Can someone please break down who is playing what role ? Obviously we know who is playing Christian and Satine. And Simon is the duke and Clive is Ziegler. Who are the others playing? Jason P is Lautrec Bloke back right of photo is Santiago Sophie Carmen Jones is Nini The others are playing the other Lady Ms |
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Post by alece10 on Sept 17, 2021 0:03:53 GMT
I do wish when they make announcements that they put the actors proper names as well as their Twitter ones as we don't all use Twitter and sometimes their Twitter name doesn't remotely resemble their actual name.
That said there is nothing exciting there but as long as the actor can sing/dance fairly well for this show they don't need any big "names" as the show has sold well already so they don't need to pull in the punters as they already have the money in the bank.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 17, 2021 5:52:58 GMT
I do wish when they make announcements that they put the actors proper names as well as their Twitter ones as we don't all use Twitter and sometimes their Twitter name doesn't remotely resemble their actual name. That said there is nothing exciting there but as long as the actor can sing/dance fairly well for this show they don't need any big "names" as the show has sold well already so they don't need to pull in the punters as they already have the money in the bank. You can still click on the Twitter link- and their personally Twitter pages and see who they are without having a Twitter account I believe |
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Post by westendlovers on Sept 17, 2021 7:05:13 GMT
do we think the ensemble will be announced today? the moulin rouge twitter account said they had an announcement at 10am today
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Post by hitmewithurbethshot on Sept 17, 2021 8:46:43 GMT
Clive Carter is going to need a Zimmer frame Or a Zidler frame… I’ll get my coat |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2021 8:49:58 GMT
The casual ageism is as strong as ever on this board I see.
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