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Post by westendwendy on Dec 22, 2016 18:27:20 GMT
I really hope this transfers!
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Post by westendwendy on Dec 22, 2016 18:28:26 GMT
I've actually seen a production of BIG and quite enjoyed it - it's a better and funnier show than the OCR would lead you to believe. But what's the market for it? The movie is long forgotten. Or is it? [br Saying the film is forgotten proves your age. You must be under 35 - correct? Big is a HUGE film!!! |
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Post by Jon on Dec 23, 2016 11:40:33 GMT
I could see this being a filler at the Piccadilly for a limited run. Already on tour, somewhat star cast, popular movie etc. Will it be in rep with Sleepless? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2016 13:37:09 GMT
Saw this last night and really enjoyed it. Surpassed all my expectations. This is cast really well. The set is spectacular. Never has a show used a revolve so much (Yes I have seen les mis, its used even more than that) there must be concrete plans for this to have another life after Dublin. there is no way that set was for a couple of weeks in Plymouth and Dublin
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2016 8:53:14 GMT
Never has a show used a revolve so much (Yes I have seen les mis, its used even more than that How about Groundhog Day, with its revolves inside revolves inside revolves? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2016 11:49:39 GMT
Never has a show used a revolve so much (Yes I have seen les mis, its used even more than that How about Groundhog Day, with its revolves inside revolves inside revolves? Agh i never saw that, but big does have more than one revolve, there seemed to be two, one inside the other |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2016 14:52:24 GMT
Half a Sixpence could also give the show a run for its money in terms of revolves.  |
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Post by bren on Feb 6, 2017 0:50:34 GMT
Any news on whether this is heading to the West End?
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Post by shady23 on Feb 6, 2017 5:05:41 GMT
I'm sure Elaine Paige said on her show that they were waiting for a suitable theatre to become available.
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Post by bren on Feb 6, 2017 12:14:07 GMT
I'm sure Elaine Paige said on her show that they were waiting for a suitable theatre to become available. Thank you- it's an enjoyable show. I was afraid it had been shelved as its four week run in Dublin wasn't a huge box office success. Glad to hear that they're finding a new home for it. |
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Post by bren on May 10, 2017 16:23:06 GMT
Any news on this?!
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Post by HereForTheatre on Mar 27, 2019 12:42:03 GMT
Website and social media have appeared for a London production.... teasing an announcement on Friday..
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Post by Mark on Mar 27, 2019 12:49:00 GMT
I’m sure someone hinted this was going to the Dominion. Would be a good summer filler.
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Post by Rukaya on Mar 27, 2019 12:52:27 GMT
I’m sure someone hinted this was going to the Dominion. Would be a good summer filler. That's certainly a BIG theatre to fill... |
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Post by danieljohnson14 on Mar 27, 2019 13:11:21 GMT
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Post by Mark on Mar 27, 2019 13:44:18 GMT
Maybe not the Dominion then if it’s the autumn.
This guy is from Union J, aged 30. So maybe we have our casting.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2019 13:57:54 GMT
Maybe not the Dominion then if it’s the autumn. This guy is from Union J, aged 30. So maybe we have our casting. Gosh the guys social media feeds are jam packed with endorsements and product adverts, could be its just another post for rent, although likely to be cast I'd say. The soundtrack did nothing for me the few times I sat through it, think it was the winey kids that put me off and nothing brought me back round after that ha. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2019 14:13:55 GMT
The soundtrack did nothing for me the few times I sat through it, think it was the winey kids that put me off and nothing brought me back round after that ha. Same! Yet another "musical" with a desperately mediocre score (IMHO). I guess in that respect at least, it is on trend. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2019 14:17:10 GMT
The soundtrack did nothing for me the few times I sat through it, think it was the winey kids that put me off and nothing brought me back round after that ha. Same! Yet another "musical" with a desperately mediocre score (IMHO). I guess in that respect at least, it is on trend.Howling, haha. |
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Post by Sean on Mar 27, 2019 14:18:12 GMT
The soundtrack did nothing for me the few times I sat through it, think it was the winey kids that put me off and nothing brought me back round after that ha. Same! Yet another "musical" with a desperately mediocre score (IMHO). I guess in that respect at least, it is on trend. Spot on with that assessment @sharpe12 . I find the score of BIG to be incredibly bland. Its a bit of an endurance test to sit through it. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2019 14:19:34 GMT
Same! Yet another "musical" with a desperately mediocre score (IMHO). I guess in that respect at least, it is on trend.Howling, haha. Ha. I try..... |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2019 14:28:32 GMT
Looks like Sean , @sharpe12 and I will be off to see something with a bit more substance when this lands  |
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Post by danieljohnson14 on Mar 27, 2019 14:29:47 GMT
I love the film and I've wanted to see the musical. I just hope they go somewhere smart than the Dominion.
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Post by jgblunners on Mar 27, 2019 14:30:48 GMT
Just saw the website advertised on the big digital screens at Holland Park Roundabout - if the announcement is coming on Friday then I suppose this must be Baz's Thursday eve scoop this week.
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Post by jgblunners on Mar 27, 2019 14:35:45 GMT
I just had they go somewhere smart than the Dominion. The Dominion has White Christmas booked from November; this announcement says the show will be coming in 'Autumn' so even if we push that back to, say, July, that's only a 4 month run. Now with that barn of a theatre that may well be all they are hoping to sell, or maybe launch another tour afterwards, but might they instead be going for a theatre that they can have over the xmas season? Surely with the film connection they'd be hoping to bring in a lot of business over the holiday period? Perhaps it's naive of me to think that it could compete with pantos or the famous West End shows purely on the back of the film and (maybe) a C-list pop star. |
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