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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2016 23:52:25 GMT
Well worth seeing
It will get even better as the run progresses
It silly and fun
2 amazing central performances
All kudos to Rufus Hound
A really excellent and likeable comedian
And David Threlfall has one of the most physically demanding roles in recent times
Audience loved it
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Post by David J on Feb 28, 2016 0:09:56 GMT
On top of the Birthday weekend I can't wait
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Post by theatreliker on Apr 3, 2016 10:46:00 GMT
Saw the matinee, yesterday. It's a charming and suitably imaginative production. Lots of audience interaction, a fine supporting cast, and excellent music. David Threlfall is like the eye of his own storm, causing problems for himself. Rufus Hound does a great job keeping it all together, and they make a nice double act together.
A mobile phone went off in the final scene and kept on ringing for ages. Rufus Hound stopped the performance. It kept going on, causing house lights having to go up and ushers coming in. Someone eventually found the phone and went out. I understand the actors wanting to stop especially due to the nature of the scene. It did spoil the end in my opinion. But I'm not sure how well it was handled. Someone shouted that they thought it was part of the show, maybe causing a couple of stand offish remarks from the cast. After all, the show until then was fairly interactive and had a jovial and relaxed tone to it.Again, I understand the actors wanting to stop the show but it added a seriousness to the show that wasn't there before really: the rough set changes, the self-mocking tone that was present at times. I think the the first act is much stronger anyway, which might have contributed to the feeling that the ending wasn't as effective as it could've been.
But it's an entertaining production, with impressive puppetry.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2016 9:16:57 GMT
I was there for the Sat mat too! yes, that phone just went on and on for about eight mins and wasn't stopping - an usher eventually took it out. Don't even understand how that's possible, unless it was an alarm - surely a call would either go to voicemail or the caller would just give up? Assumed it was an old dear who couldn't work out how to turn it off.
It was an odd, cringe-making moment though, like you, I totally get why the cast would stop as it was very insistent and distracting, and would have ruined the final mins of the play. The trouble with shaming the audience member doing it is that they then can't admit it's them and delve into their bag to turn it off - it's too embarrassing! Though they weren't doing it anyway, so I suppose it didn't matter. In general, I'm in favour of calling our that type of thing rather than soldiering on; in this case it wasn't stopping and it was pretty difficult to keep going despite it. And a terrified audience is a well-behaved audience in general... I heard lots of supportive remarks on the way out and a lot of irritation for people who don't turn their phones off.
On the play itself - I really liked it, it was good-hearted and enjoyable; I generally dislike that sort of audience participation but it worked well enough for this and RH is good at it. I think the only downside of being the funny one who talks to the audience is that some people start giggling in anticipation as soon as you walk on stage, and that jars in scenes that are more serious.
Very strong cast all round, first half more focused but enjoyable throughout and a great adaptation.
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Post by DuchessConstance on Apr 6, 2016 11:38:18 GMT
Saw this last weekend, excellent. Rufus Hound v funny. Did the audience member his wife picks on 'play along'?
Remarkable use of the animal puppets or models or whatever you call them.
Re: phone, not there that performance but surely must have been an alarm to go off that long? I got out of the bath once to discover my phone alarm (the Dalek extermination cry, sorry neighbours) had been going off for about 20 minutes.
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Post by David J on Apr 22, 2016 8:14:14 GMT
Took some time to warm to but in the end I loved it
I was enjoying it as much as anyone else, but I initially thought the comedy could have been more consistent. Rufus Hound's interaction with the audience comes and goes, and there were other moments that initially felt random, such as an ensemble member vying for attention. The dark moments too rather clashed with the light-hearted moments
But in the end it all came together beautifully, and as Rufus Hound says at the end, no matter what people think of you be proud of what you do. This production commits to the comedy and the story
Sitting up in the top gallery though, I did think that the cast got drowned out by the music, especially David Threlfall. His delivery was a bit garbled at times. Also why bring on the pregnant woman again to sing a song about he waiting for the husband, which doesn't come to anything
But really I had a great time with such a heartfelt ending
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Post by Rory on Jun 14, 2018 8:21:22 GMT
Transfers to Garrick Theatre. 27 Oct - 2 Feb. David Threlfall and Rufus Hound to reprise their roles. Co- produced by RSC / Nica Burns. www.donquixoteplay.com |
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Post by zahidf on Jun 14, 2018 8:47:50 GMT
Transfers to Garrick Theatre. 27 Oct - 2 Feb. David Threlfall and Rufus Hound to reprise their roles. Co- produced by RSC / Nica Burns. www.donquixoteplay.comIm glad this is back, missed it first time around I hope they have some cheapish tics as well |
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Post by Rory on Jun 14, 2018 8:58:50 GMT
Press release says tickets from £10 (£5 for 16 - 25 year olds).
Tickets on sale Monday 25th June at 10am.
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Post by Rory on Jun 14, 2018 9:02:53 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2018 16:30:16 GMT
I loved this first time round. We went to an Unwrapped thing about it at the Swan too, and got to see the puppet sheep close up, with their satin innards and velcro stomachs.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2018 17:54:17 GMT
Is it just me or does anyone else feel the need to revisit the back catalogue of Nik Kershaw now?
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Post by Marwood on Jun 14, 2018 18:18:22 GMT
Rufus Hound - sheesh: I met him once and he was a **** There’s not enough money in the world to pay me to watch him in anything.
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Post by david on Jun 14, 2018 18:39:06 GMT
As soon as I saw David Threfall’s name, all I will be able to see is Frank Gallagher from Shameless on stage. Though I have enjoyed his other tv work. WIth Rufus Hound, I’m not too bothered by. Overall, this looks like a lot of fun, so I probably end up booking for this.
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Post by stefy69 on Jun 15, 2018 5:56:55 GMT
Rufus Hound - sheesh: I met him once and he was a **** There’s not enough money in the world to pay me to watch him in anything. Not a Hound fan either but glad this is coming to the West End. a total surprise ! |
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Post by david on Jun 25, 2018 12:00:09 GMT
£10 tickets available for the front row in the stalls and the back row of the grand circle. BARGIN!!
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Post by theatrefan77 on Jun 25, 2018 12:22:14 GMT
Thank you for the heads up! Just booked mine
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2018 13:20:21 GMT
Thanks for the tip! I'm willing to give it a shot for that price!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2018 13:28:08 GMT
£10 tickets available for the front row in the stalls and the back row of the grand circle. BARGIN!! LOVE THIS SITE. Booked! |
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Post by sherriebythesea on Jun 25, 2018 14:20:53 GMT
I'm not able to select my own seat. It doesn't give me the option for the front stalls. Even when I'm logged in as a member
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2018 14:30:19 GMT
Try booking through the Nimax website if the RSC one is giving you problems (or vice versa). There's links to both on www.donquixoteplay.com, and there doesn't seem to be a difference in booking fee. |
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Post by david on Jun 25, 2018 14:41:55 GMT
^Was going to say what David said, and yes, go through Nimax. When priority booking opened on the RSC site for me on Friday I looked - saw that you couldn't choose your own and that the lowest stalls price was £39.50 and thought I'd wait. Turned out to be the right call, but shame on the RSC for not offering that deal to paying members. I wonder how many RSC Priority members have booked at the higher price and then looked on the NIMAX site today to find the £10 tickets. I would imagine there might be a few frustrated emails and phone calls to the RSC today because of this. Its definitely shameful for the RSC to pull this stunt on its members as you say @theatremonkey. |
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Post by sherriebythesea on Jun 25, 2018 14:49:17 GMT
Try booking through the Nimax website if the RSC one is giving you problems (or vice versa). There's links to both on www.donquixoteplay.com, and there doesn't seem to be a difference in booking fee. Thank you so much. That did it. And I had looked and was going to book as member earlier. Am really glad I didn't. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2018 16:33:09 GMT
Woooo! Excellent bargain, thank you! What a refreshing change!
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Post by bellboard27 on Jun 25, 2018 16:50:50 GMT
£10 tickets available for the front row in the stalls and the back row of the grand circle. BARGIN!! Thanks for this - all booked! |
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