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Post by danieljohnson14 on Mar 27, 2019 14:39:26 GMT
It could actually do The Savoy after 9 to 5 if the extension doesn't go through. I think a medium-sized venue would be the smart way to move forward.
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Post by jgblunners on Mar 27, 2019 14:43:56 GMT
It could actually do The Savoy after 9 to 5 if the extension doesn't go through. I think a medium-sized venue would be the smart way to move forward. Good call. The Piccadilly also has nothing scheduled after The Lehman Trilogy (ending 3rd August) and I think has a slightly larger stage than the Savoy. If I remember correctly this played reasonably large stages on its tour so Piccadilly is maybe also a possibility?
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Post by danieljohnson14 on Mar 27, 2019 14:47:10 GMT
It could actually do The Savoy after 9 to 5 if the extension doesn't go through. I think a medium-sized venue would be the smart way to move forward. Good call. The Piccadilly also has nothing scheduled after The Lehman Trilogy (ending 3rd August - definitely Autumn) and I think has a slightly larger stage than the Savoy. If I remember correctly this played reasonably large stages on its tour so Piccadilly is maybe also a possibility? I do know the Piccadilly wsd the venue they wanted immediately following the tour but it couldn't happen. So if that is available, I imagine that is the venue for it and I could see it going in there.
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Post by Sean on Mar 27, 2019 14:51:04 GMT
It could actually do The Savoy after 9 to 5 if the extension doesn't go through. I think a medium-sized venue would be the smart way to move forward. Good call. The Piccadilly also has nothing scheduled after The Lehman Trilogy (ending 3rd August) and I think has a slightly larger stage than the Savoy. If I remember correctly this played reasonably large stages on its tour so Piccadilly is maybe also a possibility? The tour was only a Christmas run in Plymouth & Dublin. Both of which have large stages. The set was quite large and hi tech with two revolves & a moving semi circular LED screen so the Piccadilly is a good shout.
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Post by anthem on Mar 27, 2019 22:36:35 GMT
If I remember correctly, this struggled quite a bit in terms of sales when it was in Dublin. I quite enjoyed it and the cast recording is pretty good.
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Post by Sean on Mar 27, 2019 23:04:56 GMT
If I remember correctly, this struggled quite a bit in terms of sales when it was in Dublin. I quite enjoyed it and the cast recording is pretty good. It sold really badly in Dublin. When I went it was about a third full.
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Post by danieljohnson14 on Mar 27, 2019 23:09:25 GMT
I imagine it will be a scaled down production and be a filler limited run in the West End. I don't know if it will be open-ended.
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Post by sprampster on Mar 27, 2019 23:13:39 GMT
Erm isn’t King Kong quite BIG ??
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Post by Sean on Mar 27, 2019 23:14:03 GMT
This is the trailer for the Dublin run a few years ago for anyone unfamiliar with Big. I forgot that this had Jay McGuiness, Diana Vickers & Gary Wilmot in it.
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Post by alwloce on Mar 27, 2019 23:45:29 GMT
It's the Dominion from September up until White Christmas if it all goes to plan.
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Post by nash16 on Mar 28, 2019 0:02:33 GMT
This is the trailer for the Dublin run a few years ago for anyone unfamiliar with Big. I forgot that this had Jay McGuiness, Diana Vickers & Gary Wilmot in it. Oh dear god...
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Post by Sean on Mar 28, 2019 0:12:17 GMT
This is the trailer for the Dublin run a few years ago for anyone unfamiliar with Big. I forgot that this had Jay McGuiness, Diana Vickers & Gary Wilmot in it. Oh dear god... Well I did say earlier it was bad......
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Post by nash16 on Mar 28, 2019 0:18:34 GMT
Well I did say earlier it was bad...... You did, sean, you did. But the reality... It looks so cheap and sucked dry of creativity. A bit like White Christmas there a few years back!
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Post by Stephen on Mar 28, 2019 6:16:29 GMT
I do love Gary Wilmot as an entertainer which would be my only draw to this...but that isn't enough...looks dreadful and everything a musical shouldn't be.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2019 8:18:57 GMT
Erm isn’t King Kong quite BIG ?? Too soon for Kong
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Post by danieljohnson14 on Mar 28, 2019 10:01:16 GMT
It's the Dominion from September up until White Christmas if it all goes to plan. I'm surprised they're doing it in such a big theatre, that's a really short run! Though I suppose White Christmas is going there too for a short run so that's not surprising.
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Post by Sean on Mar 28, 2019 12:25:38 GMT
9 weeks from September at the Dominion according to Delfont Macintosh YouTube
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Post by HereForTheatre on Mar 28, 2019 12:28:11 GMT
Seems it's with Jay again as well.
Btw what has this got to do with DM anyway?!
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Post by danieljohnson14 on Mar 28, 2019 12:34:14 GMT
I'm actually looking forward to it. I imagine it will be either downsized or have ridiculous prices to make up for a limited run like that.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Mar 28, 2019 12:36:12 GMT
I'm actually looking forward to it. I imagine it will be either downsized or have ridiculous prices to make up for a limited run like that. I don't know they can downsize it when it's going to be at the Dominion. That's a big stage to fill.
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Post by woobl on Mar 28, 2019 12:44:08 GMT
It's a super-creepy premise when you think about it...
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Post by danieljohnson14 on Mar 28, 2019 12:45:03 GMT
The great thing too is that there is three roles large enough that you could cast names in them to make the limited run worthwhile. So I imagine we will see Jay and the two people playing the boss and the female lead be announced tonight.
Why do I get Kimberley Walsh vibes with this one?
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Post by Sean on Mar 28, 2019 12:52:57 GMT
The mother is also a role that can be cast with a star in the role. Denise Van Outen was due to play the role in Plymouth & Dublin but pulled out last minute & Paul the corporate manager was played by Irwin Sparkes from the band the Hoosiers. So there is 5 roles that can be star cast if they want to.
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Post by danieljohnson14 on Mar 28, 2019 12:56:32 GMT
The mother is also a role that can be cast with a star in the role. Denise Van Outen was due to play the role in Plymouth & Dublin but pulled out last minute & Paul the corporate manager was played by Irwin Sparkes from the band the Hoosiers. So there is 5 roles that can be star cast if they want to. oh I didn't realise that, well then, more the merrier! It will be interesting to see who they go with in the cast.
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Post by danieljohnson14 on Mar 28, 2019 14:20:31 GMT
Looks like Heidi Range will be the female lead.
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