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Post by zahidf on Feb 15, 2019 14:13:49 GMT
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Post by Jon on Feb 15, 2019 16:50:47 GMT
IIRC Jeremy Herrin also directed Noises Off on Broadway so I wonder if it’s the same production or a new production
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Post by wickedgrin on Feb 15, 2019 17:01:38 GMT
I LOVE this play!!
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Post by QueerTheatre on Feb 15, 2019 20:12:04 GMT
IIRC Jeremy Herrin also directed Noises Off on Broadway so I wonder if it’s the same production or a new production The blurb says “new production” so I’d guess not - but they could just mean new to London? |
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Post by princeton on Feb 15, 2019 21:30:13 GMT
Different designer - so presumably a new production.
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Post by crabtree on Feb 15, 2019 23:42:18 GMT
Yes it is a masterpiece of considered construction but how will it fare against the more visceral Play that goes wrong
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Post by dani on Feb 16, 2019 11:01:01 GMT
I saw the Lindsay Posner production at the Old Vic in 2011, and I didn't think it was funny at all. Judging by the reactions of people around me, I was in a minority. It's the only time I have seen the play, and I wondered if the problem was the production or the material itself.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2019 11:07:32 GMT
It calls it a “ bold new production”. Herrin is a good director but I’m racking my brains as to how you could do anything with the play to make it appear ‘bold’.
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Post by Rory on Feb 16, 2019 11:26:24 GMT
I saw the Lindsay Posner production at the Old Vic in 2011, and I didn't think it was funny at all. Judging by the reactions of people around me, I was in a minority. It's the only time I have seen the play, and I wondered if the problem was the production or the material itself. I've seen the last two West End productions (Piccadilly / Comedy and Old Vic / Novello) and it's just a play that I can't get on with unfortunately. I was completely in the minority both times and I really wanted to love it but whilst I really admired its technical brilliance, I just didn't find it as funny as everyone else on either occasion. My loss. |
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Post by drmaplewood on Feb 16, 2019 12:21:10 GMT
I saw the Lindsay Posner production at the Old Vic in 2011, and I didn't think it was funny at all. Judging by the reactions of people around me, I was in a minority. It's the only time I have seen the play, and I wondered if the problem was the production or the material itself. I was assuming you got that wrong but no, it really was 2011. Where does the time go? That’s the only production I’ve seen and remember enjoying it but not quite as much as my fellow theatre goers. |
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Post by Distant Dreamer... on Feb 18, 2019 8:27:35 GMT
I think casting is very important when deciding this production...wonder how long it will take them to make some announcments?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2019 8:58:53 GMT
They should retitle it "The Play that was Ripped Off"  |
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Post by Distant Dreamer... on Feb 18, 2019 9:01:13 GMT
They should retitle it "The Play that was Ripped Off" Well it's certainly had lots of revisions over the years...more than an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical!! |
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Post by JJShaw on Feb 18, 2019 9:18:20 GMT
im really excited to hear this, and its nice for it to be going into its original theatre, especially since i always seem to forget about the LH.
I really like the play and havent seen it live before (watching the most recent revival with megan hilty online doesnt count..!) so im happy to hear this news.
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Post by danielwhit on Feb 20, 2019 22:06:38 GMT
I'm booked - never one to miss an opportunity to see it! I do wonder if it's only initially scheduled for four weeks, there's nothing confirmed up yet afterwards at the Lyric, so guess it could extend by another few weeks?
Then there'll be, I suspect, a transfer already pencilled in.
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Post by jamb0r on Feb 21, 2019 10:20:29 GMT
I've never been to the Lyric Hammersmith before and the tickets are suspiciously cheap! The front row is only £15, and looking at reviews on SeatPlan the view looks pretty good!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2019 10:30:37 GMT
Yeah, I always sit front row of the Lyric Hammersmith for £15, and the only complaint I've ever had is when they flooded the stage for Herons and I ended up RIGHT in the splash zone. Definitely recommend!
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Post by jamb0r on Feb 21, 2019 12:00:19 GMT
Yeah, I always sit front row of the Lyric Hammersmith for £15, and the only complaint I've ever had is when they flooded the stage for Herons and I ended up RIGHT in the splash zone. Definitely recommend! Thank you for being my seating advice angel this morning for this and the Donmar! 😀 |
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Post by danielwhit on Jun 29, 2019 21:02:48 GMT
Just seen third preview. It is still very definitely in previews. Act 1 lacks a lot of pace, which lead to huge sections of no laughter from the audience.
Still enjoyable, as Noises Off pretty much always will be, but far from polished at this stage.
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Post by vdcni on Jul 4, 2019 8:05:15 GMT
I thought it was decent, Act 1 was only mildly amusing but that's no different to the last production. It's normally the second act where everything kicks off. That was also true here though I thought the behind the scenes section wasn't as strong as I've seen it before. Once they switched back to the front of house though it came together and was once again very funny.
Cast wise this wasn't as successful as the Old Vic. Standouts for me were Daniel Rigby & Lloyd Owen, less successful were Meera Syal, Amy Morgan and Jonathan Cullen. None of them were bad, they just haven't quite nailed it yet but it's still early.
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Post by zahidf on Jul 4, 2019 8:28:32 GMT
Seems to be getting 4/5 star reviews across the board. Got a 15 pound front row ticket
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Post by d'James on Jul 5, 2019 5:10:27 GMT
Change this now if you’re reading, team: the creaking sound for the microphone to announce how long is left before curtain up. Very unnecessary. |
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Post by craig on Jul 5, 2019 10:19:29 GMT
The Celia Imrie / Janie Dee production of Noises Off was hysterical and very, very impressive but I'm just not excited enough to book for this.
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Post by NeilVHughes on Jul 6, 2019 17:01:32 GMT
Great fun, in these serious times a bloody good laugh is a welcome relief.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2019 18:58:13 GMT
Left at the interval. Auditorium is disgustingly hot (emailing people beforehand telling them this and asking them to bring water does not excuse it) and it just drags. Maybe acts two and three were brilliant but I was almost falling asleep.
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