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Post by seanmcdona on Jun 14, 2022 21:12:34 GMT
Caught the show for a third time over the weekend.
Zara was on for Juliet and she was phenomenal. Definitely the best Juliet to see.
Initially I was disappointed to see Cassidy was off but my goodness Collette was wonderful as Anne. ‘That’s the way it is’ was stunning.
Rest of the cast were great too. Keala was having a lot of fun and it showed.
I just adore this show. It’s really a fantastic show.
I saw in the Royal Circle and it was around 3/4’s full. Can’t speak for the rest of the auditorium.
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Post by ruthieh on Jun 15, 2022 15:50:24 GMT
Going on Saturday to catch Keala before she finishes. Really intrigued to see the new cast…
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Post by david on Jul 22, 2022 17:28:49 GMT
Oops!… I did it again with another last minute ticket purchase to see todays matinee. Not having seen &Juliet since the Manchester run I thought I’d give it a watch to see if I still loved the show. With an apparent IT glitch with rush tickets not being available this morning from TT, a dinnertime trip to the theatre’s box office was needed. Queuing up in the day seat queue waiting for the box office to open brought back a bit of nostalgia of past theatre going to get those cheap seats. With around 20 of us waiting to see what the box office would offer, thankfully when the theatre opened at 12pm, we all trundled in and got those £25 bargain seats. The box office gave me a seat in row N (N25) of the stalls which was a perfect distance from the stage to see the full show.
As for the show itself, with Mariam, Cassidy and Julius absent this afternoon we had Zara (Juliet), Collette (Anne) and Ivan (Lance) taking over. With yesterdays frustrating trip to the CFT, this was the perfect tonic and even after a few years since the Manchester run and after todays viewing in my opinion “&Juliet” still remains a brilliant 5⭐️show. With a fantastic cast performing those great Max Martin songs alongside a great 8 piece band and a witty and well written book that is backed up with a great video and lighting design, I don’t think you cannot come out of the theatre without a big smile on your face and humming those tunes.
It was great to see some different cast as Juliet and Anne and I really enjoyed those two ladies performances. Collete’s rendition of “That’s the Way It Is” got a standing ovation from myself and a few others at the end of the song.
The atmosphere at this performance was great. I think the theatre must have shut off some of the upper levels to fill out the stalls and by the end, we were all on our feet dancing and singing along.
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Post by newda on Jul 22, 2022 18:09:12 GMT
I was in London last night and saw it, looked to be a full cast from my brief look at the board apart from Zara who was on as Juliet (and brilliant too).
Still such a feel good show, I just hope it stays for a good few years. I only wonder if they incredibly feminine branding potentially puts some off at first impressions and doesn't get people in the door.
But by god the legroom in "the gods", top circle whatever it's called was horrific. Luckily for me (and not so much the producers) it wasn't very busy up there so could wave my legs around. If it was full I think I'd have been in agony and I'm not tall by any means.
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Post by apubleed on Jul 23, 2022 10:50:37 GMT
Does anyone know how long Miriam will be in the show for? (Guessing she is also on holiday right now based on Instagram).
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Post by Matt on Jul 23, 2022 12:14:34 GMT
Does anyone know how long Miriam will be in the show for? (Guessing she is also on holiday right now based on Instagram). There’s a cast change coming up at the end of September and she hasn’t announced anything as of yet. No idea if she’s staying or going, but I’m sure we will know more in the next 2 months. She’s been with the show a very long time now so maybe she will move on. |
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Post by Being Alive on Jul 23, 2022 15:34:23 GMT
Here's hoping - be nice to get someone in who can get to Saturday night with a voice in tact
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Post by xanady on Jul 23, 2022 16:10:17 GMT
Agree with david above,this remains a terrific show.Seen it too many times to count and on our visits it has always been sung brilliantly.Great book,costumes,staging etc etc.Wonderful!
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Post by hannahjade on Jul 24, 2022 11:26:08 GMT
Is there a specific date known for cast change yet? Will be interesting to see who goes
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Post by apwl on Jul 24, 2022 11:42:45 GMT
Is there a specific date known for cast change yet? Will be interesting to see who goes Tim is leaving on 17th Sep and Alex Thomas Smith is leaving on 24th Sep. |
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Post by hadeswasking on Aug 16, 2022 12:44:50 GMT
Anyone have experience with rushing this show? I saw you can either get it on TodayTix which I've heard is really popular or from 12 at the box office. Are there usually big queues at the box office for day seats? Anyone with experience with either perspective would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
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Post by Sam on Aug 16, 2022 13:01:42 GMT
Anyone have experience with rushing this show? I saw you can either get it on TodayTix which I've heard is really popular or from 12 at the box office. Are there usually big queues at the box office for day seats? Anyone with experience with either perspective would be appreciated. Thanks in advance Went to the theatre yesterday with a friend about 5pm and they offered us Day Seats. £25 for row K of circle. Great view. |
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Post by apubleed on Aug 18, 2022 7:23:56 GMT
I did catch Miriam and Cassidy last evening and their voices sounded a little tired to me, especially Miriam (would be curious to know if she is on tonight). Still enjoyable/very good but I wonder for the sake of their vocal health whether it is time for them to leave the show soon?
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Post by keekio2 on Aug 18, 2022 9:35:49 GMT
I did catch Miriam and Cassidy last evening and their voices sounded a little tired to me, especially Miriam (would be curious to know if she is on tonight). Still enjoyable/very good but I wonder for the sake of their vocal health whether it is time for them to leave the show soon? I believe there is a cast change soon so hopefully I’d love to see someone new play juliet tbh |
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Post by christya on Aug 18, 2022 10:36:19 GMT
Anyone have experience with rushing this show? I saw you can either get it on TodayTix which I've heard is really popular or from 12 at the box office. Are there usually big queues at the box office for day seats? Anyone with experience with either perspective would be appreciated. Thanks in advance It wasn't official rush, but I did turn up at the box office literally five minutes before curtain and get front row of the royal circle for £35. I was glad I hadn't paid any more, to be honest, but if Miriam leaves I might give it another go because I think she was the main issue I had with it. |
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Post by hadeswasking on Aug 18, 2022 10:39:08 GMT
Anyone have experience with rushing this show? I saw you can either get it on TodayTix which I've heard is really popular or from 12 at the box office. Are there usually big queues at the box office for day seats? Anyone with experience with either perspective would be appreciated. Thanks in advance It wasn't official rush, but I did turn up at the box office literally five minutes before curtain and get front row of the royal circle for £35. I was glad I hadn't paid any more, to be honest, but if Miriam leaves I might give it another go because I think she was the main issue I had with it. Zara is scheduled when I should be going. Wouldn't consider going otherwise. Thank you looks like a bunch of people have had success with just showing up at the box office |
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Post by aingidh on Aug 18, 2022 11:11:38 GMT
I noticed Cassy Lee posted something about it being her last Nurse with Julius D'Silva so I'm guessing he's also leaving soon.
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Post by viserys on Aug 18, 2022 11:43:05 GMT
I believe there is a cast change soon so hopefully I’d love to see someone new play juliet tbh Try and see Zara McIntosh, she's lovely (and was the reason I returned - I didn't like Miriam's performance either) |
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Post by ladidah on Aug 18, 2022 13:43:14 GMT
I saw Zara and loved her
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Post by LaLuPone on Aug 18, 2022 14:26:33 GMT
Yes Zara is wonderful! Best Juliet out of the three I’ve seen (Miriam, Grace and Zara).
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Post by ladidah on Aug 25, 2022 8:43:56 GMT
Took two friends to see this last night.
Casting wasn't ideal, there was a cover for Cassidy Jansen as Anne and after seeing Cassidy she wasn't half as good.
I also wasn't a fan or Miriam - she had a weird accent and a lot of bending over singing.
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Post by apwl on Aug 30, 2022 8:43:47 GMT
Billy Nevers returning as full time Francois.
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Post by ladidah on Aug 30, 2022 8:47:04 GMT
Shame to lose the old Francoise, he's amazing in the role currently.
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Post by keekio2 on Aug 30, 2022 9:02:39 GMT
Will Miriam ever leave ?
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Post by greeny11 on Aug 30, 2022 9:15:59 GMT
I'm sure she will, but if she's still enjoying herself and not bored, why should she leave? I haven't seen Zara yet, but Miriam is comfortably the best Juliet I've seen, so will be disappointed when she does leave.
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