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Post by alece10 on Nov 29, 2019 16:51:38 GMT
Looks like DEH is on The One Show tonight at 7pm
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Post by sparky5000 on Nov 29, 2019 23:53:30 GMT
Looks like DEH is on The One Show tonight at 7pm Nicole Raquel Dennis posted it on her insta .... they sang “You Will Be Found” - sounds great ❤️ Often the musicals performances on the One Show are a bit sketchy but this was solid! www.instagram.com/tv/B5d8QqqHnoD/?igshid=qwtpjwnubcvf |
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Post by Dr Tom on Nov 30, 2019 12:53:46 GMT
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Post by xanady on Dec 1, 2019 11:04:02 GMT
Some thoughts on the themes/issues in the show....Connor steals the letter initially and sets the train of events in flow.He signs the arm cast in an exaggerated way that helps to add ‘fuel to the fire’ of the big lie.Evan’s big mistake is in allowing the lie to mutate out of control.He is not socially attuned enough to cope with his mistake and right the wrong,but then he is a human being and humans make imperfect decisions all the time.
The show is full of dysfunctional and isolated people.People who find living very,very difficult.Humans who make very human errors and can’t find a way to cope with their mistakes.It would be easy to judge them if only we were perfect in every way ourselves.Connor is carrying emotional baggage that we are never party to and commits suicide.This seems to come out of the blue and is a shock to his family who are rich in wealth but not perhaps in emotional connections.This brutal shock of dealing with a suicide happened to me with a friend some twenty years ago who I thought I knew inside out but didn’t really know, or understand if that makes sense...the sense of hopeless grief and blame in the show rang very true,I felt.
In the end the show to me is about forgiveness and some form of coming to terms with the outrageous slings and arrows of life.Connor’s family could easily expose Evan but choose not to.They try to find some kind of peace and maybe their forgiving Evan provides a way to begin their emotional closure?
The orchard scene has a simple but symbolic message and works beautifully imo.Redemption and new beginnings?
At the end of the show,I wonder what Evan has learned and how he can move forward.
There are more questions than answers in the show,but then isn’t life itself like that?
My hope is that young people who watch the show actually use it as an educative experience and learn about the importance of taking responsibility for their actions,rather than it just being a fashionable band-wagon fan girl/boy thing to follow.Also the way that social media is seen in the show as being extremely judgemental in nature is important.Hiding behind a screen to cowardly troll the defenceless is a disgusting modern plague.Social media is depicted as being vacuous and transitive like a technological version of the old adage of today’s newspapers being tomorrow’s fish and chip wrappers.For young people the show should carry some vital life-lessons.Sorry if that sounds preachy and patronising,it is not meant to.
The writers leave a lot unsaid,but I think this is intentional.Not sure if there is another way to end the story? At the very least, the show opens up conversations about social anxiety,the nature of friendship,parenting etc even if it cannot provide all the answers.
Am now reading the novel to help me understand the show more fully.
Just my random thoughts on a show that has really spoken to this old dinosaur (decades past teenage angst) this year.
Thanks to all for some very deep,sensitive and thoughtful comments on this thread.
Agree or disagree,Theatreboard always provides food for thought.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2019 11:08:13 GMT
Some thoughts on the themes/issues in the show....Connor steals the letter initially and sets the train of events in flow.He signs the arm cast in an exaggerated way that helps to add ‘fuel to the fire’ of the big lie.Evan’s big mistake is in allowing the lie to mutate out of control.He is not socially attuned enough to cope with his mistake and right the wrong,but then he is a human being and humans make imperfect decisions all the time. The show is full of dysfunctional and isolated people.People who find living very,very difficult.Humans who make very human errors and can’t find a way to cope with their mistakes.It would be easy to judge them if only we were perfect in every way ourselves.Connor is carrying emotional baggage that we are never party to and commits suicide.This seems to come out of the blue and is a shock to his family who are rich in wealth but not perhaps in emotional connections.This brutal shock of dealing with a suicide happened to me with a friend some twenty years ago who I thought I knew inside out but didn’t really know, or understand if that makes sense...the sense of hopeless grief and blame in the show rang very true,I felt. In the end the show to me is about forgiveness and some form of coming to terms with the outrageous slings and arrows of life.Connor’s family could easily expose Evan but choose not to.They try to find some kind of peace and maybe their forgiving Evan provides a way to begin their emotional closure? The orchard scene has a simple but symbolic message and works beautifully imo.Redemption and new beginnings? At the end of the show,I wonder what Evan has learned and how he can move forward. There are more questions than answers in the show,but then isn’t life itself like that? My hope is that young people who watch the show actually use it as an educative experience and learn about the importance of taking responsibility for their actions,rather than it just being a fashionable band-wagon fan girl/boy thing to follow.Also the way that social media is seen in the show as being extremely judgemental in nature is important.Hiding behind a screen to cowardly troll the defenceless is a disgusting modern plague.Social media is depicted as being vacuous and transitive like a technological version of the old adage of today’s news being tomorrow’s fish and chip wrappers.For young people the show should carry some vital life-lessons.Sorry if that sounds preachy and patronising,it is not meant to. The writers leave a lot unsaid,but I think this is intentional.Not sure if there is another way to end the story? At the very least, the show opens up conversations about social anxiety,the nature of friendship,parenting etc even if it cannot provide all the answers. Am now reading the novel to help me understand the show more fully. Just my random thoughts on a show that has really spoken to this old dinosaur (decades past teenage angst) this year. Thanks to all for some very deep,sensitive and thoughtful comments on this thread. Agree or disagree,Theatreboard always provides food for thought. Not been yet (two weeks time) but that's some really interesting perspective. And absolutely what this board is about! Thanks Xanady :-) |
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Post by xanady on Dec 1, 2019 16:27:53 GMT
Cheers,Dom...much appreciated.
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Post by theatregeek on Dec 2, 2019 11:39:52 GMT
After reading these pages - which I love by the way, love hearing everyone's thoughts on shows/cast etc - I thought I was the wrong age demographic for this show, despite loving the music from first hearing it. I often judge a new show by how the music first hits me and this one hit the spot from the start.
Thankfully the theatre on Saturday afternoon consisted of a huge range of ages - not unlike any other shows I've seen - and not full of screaming fangirls as I half-expected. I LOVED the first half - For Forever and You Will Be Found were really emotional and I was so sucked into the story that I actually shed a tear at those. However, the second act really does not live up to the promise and build up in the first act - the emotion, story, songs just did nothing for me sadly. As has been said here many times, that ending, what a let-down.
Marcus was absolutely amazing, certainly not OTT gesturing/ticks etc, he got it spot-on - he reminded me of Sheldon from Big Bang Theory, stunning portrayal. He struggled a little bit during Waving Through A Window with pitch but the rest of his singing was perfect.
I would like to go back to see a different Evan to compare and not bother with the second act, however the strength of Act 1 makes it a 4 star show from me.
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Post by alece10 on Dec 3, 2019 12:30:43 GMT
Got to see this last night after booking all those many months ago and after listing to the OBC countless times. Did it live up to the hype?
Well no not really. But I did enjoy it all the same. I think I was expecting more for some reason.
Lined the simple but effective set and staging and the cast was very good.
Nice to hear the music in context and follow the plot.
The first half is definitely better than the 2nd and all my favourite songs are in the 1st
Act.
Act 2 was quite slow for me and the ending a bit meh!
However what a star Sam Tutty is. Great voice and brilliant acting from someone so young. Really enjoyed watching him.
Not something I'd rush to see again but glad I went.
4 stars from me.
Looking at the programme I was amazed at how many alternatives/understudies there are listed. Seems to be a thing with these new musicals that you have a cast of thousands waiting in the flies.
Sat in J26 great aisle seat. 2 seats in front of me row H empty. The aisle one was brilliant as no seat in front of you. I think Theatremonkey mentioned somewhere on this thread a while ago that they were house seats and never for sale.
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Post by Dr Tom on Dec 3, 2019 12:34:54 GMT
Just noticed they now have standing tickets available tonight at the back of the Stalls (as well as at the back of the Grand Circle). I've not spotted them before.
£15 each booking online.
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Post by theatregeek on Dec 3, 2019 14:35:03 GMT
Just noticed they now have standing tickets available tonight at the back of the Stalls (as well as at the back of the Grand Circle). I've not spotted them before. £15 each booking online. When I was there on Saturday there were people standing - the sign said maximum 2 standing at the back of the stalls. |
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Post by alece10 on Dec 3, 2019 15:22:48 GMT
Just noticed they now have standing tickets available tonight at the back of the Stalls (as well as at the back of the Grand Circle). I've not spotted them before. £15 each booking online. When I was there on Saturday there were people standing - the sign said maximum 2 standing at the back of the stalls. I counted 4 standing at back of stalls last night |
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Post by Dr Tom on Dec 4, 2019 11:20:22 GMT
When I was there on Saturday there were people standing - the sign said maximum 2 standing at the back of the stalls. I counted 4 standing at back of stalls last night Maybe it's two per side, four total? |
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Post by Mark on Dec 4, 2019 13:00:04 GMT
Interesting to see the dynamic pricing in action for today’s matinee.
£5 standing
£12.50 balcony
£25 back row dress
£32.50/£47.50 front stalls
Also lots of £50 seats for front stalls tonight.
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Post by latefortheoverture on Dec 4, 2019 14:05:44 GMT
Have been checking this most days for tickets- might be able to see it tomorrow.
Some great deals to be had thanks to dynamic pricing. Saw some Band A in the dress circle for £35 for todays matinee, and a couple of £35 single seats in the stalls. Deffo worth checking if you want to catch this.
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Post by SamB (was badoerfan) on Dec 4, 2019 18:52:25 GMT
I went in to the box office around 11am today as I happened to be passing, asked about Day Seats, and was told "we don't do day seats".
She did however offer me some good seats towards the side of Row J in the stalls for £47.50, which when I checked online later were still selling there for £87.50, so box office clearly have the power to do some decent deals - nice to see.
I said no to those tickets - will try another time for 'proper' day seats at £25, as it seems like others have managed to get them!
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Post by Mark on Dec 4, 2019 19:21:30 GMT
I went in to the box office around 11am today as I happened to be passing, asked about Day Seats, and was told "we don't do day seats". She did however offer me some good seats towards the side of Row J in the stalls for £47.50, which when I checked online later were still selling there for £87.50, so box office clearly have the power to do some decent deals - nice to see. I said no to those tickets - will try another time for 'proper' day seats at £25, as it seems like others have managed to get them! I believe the “day seats” were only during previews and it is now an online lottery |
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Post by HereForTheatre on Dec 5, 2019 16:45:47 GMT
I have to be honest and say I wanted to love this more than I did. I did like it, I did enjoy it, but I wanted to absolutely love it and it didn't quite reach those heights for me.
I couldn't fault Sam Tuttys portrayal in terms of acting, he was sensational, but I did find I wanted more from his vocals at times.
I actually thought Jack Loxton almost stole the show.
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Post by alece10 on Dec 5, 2019 16:58:04 GMT
I have to be honest and say I wanted to love this more than I did. I did like it, I did enjoy it, but I wanted to absolutely love it and it didn't quite reach those heights for me. I couldn't fault Sam Tuttys portrayal in terms of acting, he was sensational, but I did find I wanted more from his vocals at times. I actually thought Jack Loxton almost stole the show. That kind of sums up my ramblings in about 6 lines |
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Post by mtgeek on Dec 7, 2019 12:59:11 GMT
I’m American and do agree with what others say that the show are may be more relatable to US audiences than British ones. But I think there’s more than a place for it in the West End. I saw it last week and thought Sam Tutty was outstanding. Maybe not quite as assured as Ben Platt (who I saw on Broadway in the role) but he was just as compelling. The show was as good as I remembered!
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Post by theatrelover123 on Dec 7, 2019 16:23:20 GMT
I really hope that I will be.....
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Post by theatrelover123 on Dec 7, 2019 16:23:39 GMT
.....the first person to write on page 100 of this thread. Yay  |
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Post by shady23 on Dec 7, 2019 19:10:07 GMT
Some audience in this afternoon! Wow!
The cast were so excited
(The & Juliet Cast had the pleasure of Amanda Holden!)
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Post by danb on Dec 7, 2019 20:58:01 GMT
Ahhhhh, thats what it was. Certainly not clear from the photos.
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Post by david on Dec 7, 2019 23:52:46 GMT
After watching this tonight, I thought casting wise, Sam Tutty as EH both vocally and in his acting was absolutely fantastic. He really did have some great comic timing as well as bringing a lot of emotional depth, particularly in Act 2. Though for me, Jack Loxton was the one who stole the scenes with his portrayal of Jared.
The orchestra sounded great and certainly I felt the sound mixing was spot on.
Whilst I couldn’t fault any of the cast or the performances, where I felt I couldn’t connect is with the book and the journeys that the different characters take during the course of the show. Certainly at the end of You Will Be Found, an emotional high point in proceedings, I just felt nothing for any of the characters.
Overall, I’m glad I’ve seen it, but it’s certainly not a show that would get a return visit from me unfortunately.
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Post by eliza on Dec 8, 2019 10:49:52 GMT
I saw the matinee yesterday with Marcus Hartman as Evan. I enjoyed it and found the situation Evan found himself in a little more relatable actually seeing it on stage. I thought Marcus did a great job.
However I’m not sure the show quite lived up to the hype and I did feel a little underwhelmed. I like the songs and enjoyed them on the cast recording but I felt there was something missing in how they were in the show that I can’t put my finger on. Perhaps that’s my own fault for listening to the cast recording before going, I don’t normally do it.
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