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Post by couldileaveyou on Jan 27, 2017 14:15:45 GMT
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 27, 2017 18:52:59 GMT
I believe he's about to be announced in a play opening soon |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2017 14:43:57 GMT
They've not announced any of the other principals. I'd hope Fra and David Birrell transfer as they were wonderful .
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2017 11:29:47 GMT
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 23, 2017 11:33:41 GMT
I saw Denise Welch play the mother in Little Voice once and she was rather good.
Not sure how much acting was involved of course but....
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Post by wickedgrin on Mar 23, 2017 12:21:43 GMT
So they have replaced all the cast apart from Rufus Hound and the guy playing the lead weasel?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2017 12:35:37 GMT
So they have replaced all the cast apart from Rufus Hound and the guy playing the lead weasel? Not sure if they've been replaced or if they were just unavailable. Fra Fee is doing the Ferryman at the Royal Court. Disappointed that David Birrell isn't transferring. He was marvellous! |
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Post by daniel on Apr 22, 2017 20:44:01 GMT
Looks like they're doing a cast recording!
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2017 12:06:04 GMT
Looks like it won't be extending, as Beverley Knight's tour date at Drury Lane has been rescheduled for The London Palladium on October 13th (Friday) due to illness. So they seem to be going back to one night only shows until panto.
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2017 12:17:23 GMT
London Cast Recording due out June 16th, day of the first preview!!
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Post by alece10 on May 26, 2017 16:42:29 GMT
Just had a nice surprise and found out I'm being taken to see this in July.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2017 0:01:09 GMT
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Post by d'James on Jun 12, 2017 0:21:03 GMT
I didn't really like the first song on Elaine Paige earlier until it got to the key change. The accents were very annoying throughout.
However, as I don't like hearing Cast Recordings in advance, it did have the desired effect and I will be looking at tickets for this.
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Post by daniel on Jun 12, 2017 0:30:16 GMT
There's a revolve. I'm sold.
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Post by TallPaul on Jun 12, 2017 13:57:51 GMT
I didn't really like the first song on Elaine Paige earlier until it got to the key change. The accents were very annoying throughout. However, as I don't like hearing Cast Recordings in advance, it did have the desired effect and I will be looking at tickets for this. Me too, even after the key change! Had EP not cued it beforehand, I genuinely would have thought it was from Made in Dagenham. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 12, 2017 17:55:57 GMT
See Noticeboard for a member's offer for this Friday.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jun 13, 2017 8:58:20 GMT
Oh dear these made my heart sink. It's going to be their usual cutesy middle of the road music. The glory days of Honk seem a life time ago now.
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Post by theatremadness on Jun 13, 2017 11:09:36 GMT
Yes, I agree with MrB and others above. Thought the 2 songs EP played were absolutely fine, but just totally uninspired and it was just a bit deflating, knowing how clever and musically interesting Stiles & Drewe can be.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jun 13, 2017 19:43:46 GMT
I think those days are over sadly. Yes, I agree with MrB and others above. Thought the 2 songs EP played were absolutely fine, but just totally uninspired and it was just a bit deflating, knowing how clever and musically interesting Stiles & Drewe can be. |
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Post by daniel on Jun 16, 2017 18:21:28 GMT
Anybody else here tonight? I'm in the front section of the Upper - just an FYI for anyone looking at tickets, the handrail is in view for at least the first four rows, with no advance warning on the website or tickets. If you're a purist like me, it'll annoy you!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2017 18:31:49 GMT
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Post by daniel on Jun 16, 2017 19:49:29 GMT
Interval...it's very "meh". Being let down by the music I think. Not a patch on some of Stiles & Drewe's other work.
Book is...okay. Costumes are good, set is good (there's a revolve!).
Casting is very good - every animal has a different accent which I quite like. Strange seeing Simon Lipkin without a puppet.
I'll reflect fully after the show but so far it's 3 stars at best.
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Post by daniel on Jun 16, 2017 21:48:57 GMT
So sadly I was left cold by this tonight. It just never quite clicked for me. Maybe it's just me, perhaps I'm not the target market - the design is good, the casting is good, but the book and score just aren't up to scratch. Given how much I loved Sixpence and Poppins, it's a real disappointment from the same team.
Ran pretty much bang on 2.5 hours, no real technical hiccups to note. Mixed reaction from the audience, some clapping and cheering, some more muted.
Programmes £6.50 and are the larger, glossier sort. Assortment of the usual merchandise including t-shirts, mugs and the like. Adverts for the cast recording coming soon.
Worth a watch if at a discount and with a family, but sadly can't really recommend it as anything more than "just okay". 3 stars.
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Post by d'James on Jun 16, 2017 21:54:52 GMT
My friend just posted about it on Facebook and hated it.
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Post by wickedgrin on Jun 16, 2017 21:56:37 GMT
Stiles and Drew only added numbers to already hugely successful shows with Poppins and Sixpence. This is entirely their work and so a completely different ball game. I have to say I have never been a fan of their work. Cam Mack seems to rate them highly and has really supported and promoted their career.
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