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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2021 9:52:15 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2021 9:53:13 GMT
Maybe the Critic at the Guardian just loved all shows. But this got better reviews then Aladdin and Wicked. But Disney has pull quotes |
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Post by MusicalTalk on Sept 9, 2021 10:35:09 GMT
I still find it weird that the editor - and not the reviewer - decides the star rating based upon the review...
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Post by jennapatchell on Sept 9, 2021 11:11:04 GMT
Billington was there last night. Would have loved to hear his opinion!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 9, 2021 11:38:49 GMT
I still find it weird that the editor - and not the reviewer - decides the star rating based upon the review... I’m not sure that’s true as a matter of routine. Mark Shenton complained about a Sunday Express editor attempting to override the star rating MS had given to Scrooge from 3 to 5 stars. MS refused but did change it to 4 stars to avoid repercussions. So I’m sure they have the power of “veto” so to speak but from this report it didn’t sound like it’s the norm. |
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Post by alece10 on Sept 9, 2021 12:08:37 GMT
Thats a good promo. Gives away just about enough for the wow factor but doesn't show too much of the amazing effects. |
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Post by Ade on Sept 9, 2021 14:06:02 GMT
Interestingly I feel like that Broadway review actually summarises the issues I had with the London production quite nicely. The issues with plot and music are still there despite the added spectacle. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2021 16:28:45 GMT
Interestingly I feel like that Broadway review actually summarises the issues I had with the London production quite nicely. The issues with plot and music are still there despite the added spectacle. It got better reviews in London then on Broadway. And got better reviews then Wicked in West End |
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Post by danb on Sept 9, 2021 16:55:46 GMT
I’m getting really excited for this after the slightly disappointing non-spectacle of ‘Beauty & The Beast’. I shall continue to familiarise myself with the ‘new’ songs til Sunday.
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Post by anthony40 on Sept 9, 2021 17:01:04 GMT
I am yet to see this.
For anyone who has, I'm curious, how do they do the trolls?
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Post by Sam on Sept 9, 2021 17:10:09 GMT
I am yet to see this. For anyone who has, I'm curious, how do they do the trolls? They are called the hidden folk now, and look more like forest fairies and satyrs but without the goat legs and horns! |
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Post by alece10 on Sept 9, 2021 17:21:07 GMT
I am yet to see this. For anyone who has, I'm curious, how do they do the trolls? Green dreadlocks |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2021 17:36:43 GMT
I am yet to see this. For anyone who has, I'm curious, how do they do the trolls? With eyes like the Jawas in Star Wars and light up necklaces. If they dont sell the necklaces at the merch stand they're missing a trick. |
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Post by ceebee on Sept 9, 2021 17:50:33 GMT
Speaking of the "hidden folk" and trolls, I've booked stalls slip seats - looking at seating plans it looks like they are side-on fanning outward with the stalls rows (meaning a potentially great side-on view of the person in front's head)... Has anybody sat in these seats at all or seen them up close? I've paid my money now but would be interested in any views - looks like an experiment to me as they're not on sale for all performances... Any advice gratefully appreciated.
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Post by alece10 on Sept 9, 2021 18:01:58 GMT
Speaking of the "hidden folk" and trolls, I've booked stalls slip seats - looking at seating plans it looks like they are side-on fanning outward with the stalls rows (meaning a potentially great side-on view of the person in front's head)... Has anybody sat in these seats at all or seen them up close? I've paid my money now but would be interested in any views - looks like an experiment to me as they're not on sale for all performances... Any advice gratefully appreciated. At the first preview there were no seats there, space being used to store the booster seats. From what I could see the area is against the side wall and underneath the overhang of the dress circle which now curves around the theatre. Don't know if they will be fixed or movable chairs. There is then a low barrier between the slips and the stalls, which would have previously been far left snd right aisles. Not sure what the view will be as it depends on how they set out the seats. |
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Post by theatrefan77 on Sept 9, 2021 19:30:05 GMT
Accident during the dress change in Let It Go. The trick didn’t work and poor Samantha Barks felt backwards. She managed to carry on, but shocked and neatly in tears. In the end she pulled it off and got a standing ovation. I hope she’s not hurt. Waiting for Act 2 to start
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Post by mrbarnaby on Sept 9, 2021 19:57:48 GMT
Accident during the dress change in Let It Go. The trick didn’t work and poor Samantha Barks felt backwards. She managed to carry on, but shocked and neatly in tears. In the end she pulled it off and got a standing ovation. I hope she’s not hurt. Waiting for Act 2 to start Oh no how awful! |
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Post by danb on Sept 9, 2021 20:08:04 GMT
It should really be fool proof. If Madges Brit awards tumble has taught us anything (apart from “alright love, that’s enough. Give someone else a turn now”) it’s that theres no room for even an element of risk. It should just suck straight off into wherever it goes without any sort of effort or possibility of going wrong. Otherwise do something rubbish with magnets that isn’t going to hurt anyone.
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Post by ceebee on Sept 9, 2021 22:04:16 GMT
Speaking of the "hidden folk" and trolls, I've booked stalls slip seats - looking at seating plans it looks like they are side-on fanning outward with the stalls rows (meaning a potentially great side-on view of the person in front's head)... Has anybody sat in these seats at all or seen them up close? I've paid my money now but would be interested in any views - looks like an experiment to me as they're not on sale for all performances... Any advice gratefully appreciated. At the first preview there were no seats there, space being used to store the booster seats. From what I could see the area is against the side wall and underneath the overhang of the dress circle which now curves around the theatre. Don't know if they will be fixed or movable chairs. There is then a low barrier between the slips and the stalls, which would have previously been far left snd right aisles. Not sure what the view will be as it depends on how they set out the seats. Thanks! Will have to wait and see I guess! |
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Post by cricketfan on Sept 10, 2021 0:01:44 GMT
Speaking of the "hidden folk" and trolls, I've booked stalls slip seats - looking at seating plans it looks like they are side-on fanning outward with the stalls rows (meaning a potentially great side-on view of the person in front's head)... Has anybody sat in these seats at all or seen them up close? I've paid my money now but would be interested in any views - looks like an experiment to me as they're not on sale for all performances... Any advice gratefully appreciated. Was seated next to these slip seats on Wednesday. They are not fixed.. |
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Post by Mark on Sept 10, 2021 8:50:19 GMT
Now showing on the Disney Dayseats page.
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Post by djdan14 on Sept 10, 2021 14:06:01 GMT
Can anyone tell me if their is an aisle at the extreme ends of the grand circle or if you have to pass down the row from the centre? Specially looking at A8
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Post by danb on Sept 10, 2021 14:48:21 GMT
Speaking of the "hidden folk" and trolls, I've booked stalls slip seats - looking at seating plans it looks like they are side-on fanning outward with the stalls rows (meaning a potentially great side-on view of the person in front's head)... Has anybody sat in these seats at all or seen them up close? I've paid my money now but would be interested in any views - looks like an experiment to me as they're not on sale for all performances... Any advice gratefully appreciated. Was seated next to these slip seats on Wednesday. They are not fixed.. So they are just loose chairs? |
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Post by cricketfan on Sept 10, 2021 16:14:24 GMT
Was seated next to these slip seats on Wednesday. They are not fixed.. So they are just loose chairs? Yes. My impression was that the slips also appear to be slightly elevated. Must confess that I didnt spend very long looking at them. |
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Post by amuseical on Sept 10, 2021 20:52:20 GMT
Can anyone tell me if their is an aisle at the extreme ends of the grand circle or if you have to pass down the row from the centre? Specially looking at A8 There’s an aisle on either end of the Grand Circle, not to worry! |
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