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Post by bigredapple on Feb 17, 2024 21:52:06 GMT
Someone on reddit is claiming that the show will be getting a Broadway transfer this year... Their ridiculous pricing structure is perfect for broadway! |
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Post by jaggy on Feb 17, 2024 22:10:48 GMT
Are the original leads still performing regularly? I had heard some of them call out often. Wondered if that was still the case. I heard the same. 2 out of the 3 times I’ve seen it at Fortune, I had Holly Sumpton fill in as Ewan and Christian Andrews as Hester Leggett and the rest. That’s what I thought. I really just want to see the OG cast but idk how likely that now is. |
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Post by Always@thetheatre on Feb 17, 2024 22:26:25 GMT
Are the original leads still performing regularly? I had heard some of them call out often. Wondered if that was still the case. I went to the Tuesday matinee last week expecting to have lots of understudies but all the leads were on. |
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Post by partytentdown on Feb 17, 2024 22:33:48 GMT
Are the original leads still performing regularly? I had heard some of them call out often. Wondered if that was still the case. I heard the same. 2 out of the 3 times I’ve seen it at Fortune, I had Holly Sumpton fill in as Ewan and Christian Andrews as Hester Leggett and the rest. I believe Natasha Hodgson was off for several weeks with an injury at one point, so that may be why you saw Holly Sumpton a lot. |
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Post by jaggy on Feb 17, 2024 22:43:25 GMT
Are the original leads still performing regularly? I had heard some of them call out often. Wondered if that was still the case. I went to the Tuesday matinee last week expecting to have lots of understudies but all the leads were on. Ahhh interesting. Thank you! |
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Post by kyvai on Feb 18, 2024 14:21:59 GMT
I’ve been 3 times and never actually seen all 5 original cast together at the same time.
First time Christian Andrews was on as Hester etc, second time Holly Sumpton was on as Jean etc, and the third time Christian was on as Hester etc again and Geri Allen was on as Bevan etc as well.
I actually preferred Christian’s performance to Jak’s on the occasions I saw them.
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Post by sherbetlemon on Feb 19, 2024 16:14:59 GMT
Has anyone had any issue buying tickets when they've won the lottery for this? I clicked on the link maybe 10 mins after it was sent out and was happy with the seat selection, but every time I tried to make a payment it would load a 'Payment Failed' page. Tried multiple payment methods (different cards, Paypal etc.) but to no avail, and by then all my preferred seats had been snapped up. Would appreciate if anyone could give me any pointers on this?
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Post by Jonnyboy on Feb 19, 2024 17:59:50 GMT
I was hoping to see this in April but all the dates I can attend every seat in the theatre is £89.50. Is that the policy? I can’t pay that much or ask the people I’m going with to pay that much. Argh I hate these ticket prices now  |
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Post by partytentdown on Feb 19, 2024 18:06:40 GMT
I was hoping to see this in April but all the dates I can attend every seat in the theatre is £89.50. Is that the policy? I can’t pay that much or ask the people I’m going with to pay that much. Argh I hate these ticket prices now It's cheaper (a bit) earlier in the week. Every ticket in the house is the same price and it gets gradually more expensive through the week. It's quite a unique strategy considering some of the seats in the Fortune are TERRIBLE. |
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Post by westendfan1 on Feb 20, 2024 11:34:26 GMT
Are the original leads still performing regularly? I had heard some of them call out often. Wondered if that was still the case. It was the original five performing last night. I don't think any of them are off more than you would expect for the leads in a long-running show? |
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Post by kyvai on Feb 21, 2024 12:07:49 GMT
All the OG team were there last night as well! I ended up going anyway, was nice to cheer me up after a sad day.
There was a short show stop at the start of All The Ladies, was a bit odd, it was like the band missed their cue or a mic wasn’t on properly or something, Claire-Marie Hall started the first note but immediately stopped and said “ooh somethings wrong” to the audience, the base riff continued but no other music, the other 3 on stage kinda stayed in character as the girls from the typing pool “ooh I know” “can we have the music please” “y’know what this is, it’s anti feminist” and then the stage manager came on and asked them off stage and the curtain was down for 5 min.
Apart from that it was a brilliant night! And at least they were entertaining when things went wrong!
Glad I caught them all together finally on my 4th visit :-)
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Post by capybara on Feb 27, 2024 14:13:18 GMT
Twelfth visit last night. Full cast apart from Christian on for Jak.
Particularly enjoyed the ‘corpsing’ as Tash lingered on the “like a cow” line for an eternity!
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Post by distantcousin on Feb 28, 2024 12:05:17 GMT
I met someone recently who told me this was a wonderful musical (although I don't think they were someone who regularly sees musicals)
Before I consider it, would anyone mind telling what what the style and tone of the show is? Any other musicals it bears stylistic similarities too?
thanks
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Post by max on Feb 28, 2024 12:26:29 GMT
I met someone recently who told me this was a wonderful musical (although I don't think they were someone who regularly sees musicals) Before I consider it, would anyone mind telling what what the style and tone of the show is? Any other musicals it bears stylistic similarities too? thanks I was a big critic of the prices, and won their lottery for a cheaper seat. But... it's worth it at all prices, so I take it all back. You pay to watch the inventive cast sweat in an inspired way. Fringe/utilitarian style staging, skittish but never feeling like a mere skit. Some very moving moments that you wouldn't think the overall tone & style could hold. A mix of music styles with some v fast talking rap, ballads, Flanders & Swann, Beyonce, folk, choral. The best song, and song placement in recent musical theatre: 'Dear Bill' |
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Post by max on Feb 28, 2024 12:30:49 GMT
If you do go, try and get a decent seat. I had poor sightlines in the circle the first time. Stalls the second time.
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Post by David J on Feb 28, 2024 12:39:47 GMT
I met someone recently who told me this was a wonderful musical (although I don't think they were someone who regularly sees musicals) Before I consider it, would anyone mind telling what what the style and tone of the show is? Any other musicals it bears stylistic similarities too? thanks If you have seen 39 Steps, any of La Navete Bete's recent shows like Three Musketeers or Treasure Island, or any small-scale touring production with a cast of 4-6 multi-rolling characters, singing and telling a story or subject matter with added humour, then this isn't anything new. It’s funny and has some highlights including that love letter song and the cross wired scene. And the cast gives they’re all, just like any cast of this type of show. If you, like me, enjoy shows like that I’d say yes see it. I personally wouldn’t pay the west end prices. Maybe wait for the uk tour |
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Post by distantcousin on Feb 28, 2024 12:45:28 GMT
I met someone recently who told me this was a wonderful musical (although I don't think they were someone who regularly sees musicals) Before I consider it, would anyone mind telling what what the style and tone of the show is? Any other musicals it bears stylistic similarities too? thanks If you have seen 39 Steps, any of La Navete Bete's recent shows like Three Musketeers or Treasure Island, or any small-scale touring production with a cast of 4-6 multi-rolling characters, singing and telling a story or subject matter with added humour, then this isn't anything new. It’s funny and has some highlights including that love letter song and the cross wired scene. And the cast gives they’re all, just like any cast of this type of show. If you, like me, enjoy shows like that I’d say yes see it. I personally wouldn’t pay the west end prices. Maybe wait for the uk tour I haven't seen any of those shows. Does it have dramatic moments, or does it tend to stay light or whimsy in tone? Would you say the comedy is in the "farce" style (or a modern spin on?) |
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Post by max on Feb 28, 2024 13:59:59 GMT
For me, absolutely everything is in service of the story. Unlike La Navete Bete company there are no things going wrong 'accidentally on purpose', the show isn't about 'will the cast make it through ' it's 'will the characters '. The first wink at the audience is held til the end of the first song of Act 2.
I wouldn't say it's farcical exactly: that tends to be one situation that gradually tangles (boringly) then unwinds (entertainingly). This switches styles. But physical theatre, elements of clowning, elements of naturalistic character reflection.
It is priced beyond 'what the hell I'll just give it a go'.
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Post by distantcousin on Feb 28, 2024 14:49:52 GMT
For me, absolutely everything is in service of the story. Unlike La Navete Bete company there are no things going wrong 'accidentally on purpose', the show isn't about 'will the cast make it through ' it's 'will the characters '. The first wink at the audience is held til the end of the first song of Act 2. I wouldn't say it's farcical exactly: that tends to be one situation that gradually tangles (boringly) then unwinds (entertainingly). This switches styles. But physical theatre, elements of clowning, elements of naturalistic character reflection. It is priced beyond 'what the hell I'll just give it a go'. Thanks. The more I hear about it, the less it is appealing.  |
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Post by David J on Feb 28, 2024 15:30:04 GMT
For me, absolutely everything is in service of the story. Unlike La Navete Bete company there are no things going wrong 'accidentally on purpose', the show isn't about 'will the cast make it through ' it's 'will the characters '. The first wink at the audience is held til the end of the first song of Act 2. I wouldn't say it's farcical exactly: that tends to be one situation that gradually tangles (boringly) then unwinds (entertainingly). This switches styles. But physical theatre, elements of clowning, elements of naturalistic character reflection. It is priced beyond 'what the hell I'll just give it a go'. Thanks. The more I hear about it, the less it is appealing. You could certainly save yourself some money and just go and see the upcoming touring revival of The 39 Steps. In fact try that before paying top price for this. Okay, The 39 Steps isn't a musical and Max has certainly given a more nuanced view on what this show is. But seeing the show last year, I just couldn't help but feel I've seen plenty of touring and local shows like this before. Even if I hadn't, I'd still think myself glad to to have only paid for a lottery ticket. I still had fun watching this and there were some jokes here and there that set it apart. The cast efforts and execution is what makes this a four star show. The only thing that annoyed me was the introverted, buck-tooth, hunched nerd stereotype they use that feels very dated to me. |
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Post by Sam on Feb 28, 2024 15:53:38 GMT
I think the best advice would be to listen to some snippets of the music. I think that would give you the best feel for the style of the show.
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Post by anita on Feb 29, 2024 10:29:27 GMT
It is well worth seeing. - Not really like any other show.
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Post by benj on Feb 29, 2024 13:04:09 GMT
It is well worth seeing. - Not really like any other show. Agree. This is an absolute must-see if you haven’t already. I saw it before it transferred and it really stuck in my memory as one of the best shows I saw in 2022. It’s very funny, but it has some serious moments that were beautifully played by the extremely talented cast. The only thing against the show is the bizarre pricing policy. |
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Post by ladidah on Mar 1, 2024 23:18:33 GMT
Saw this tonight, absolutely incredible, can't believe 5 performers can do all that!
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Post by PhantomNcl on Mar 3, 2024 20:20:19 GMT
Saw this tonight, absolutely incredible, can't believe 5 performers can do all that! I saw it last Tuesday night - oh my gosh what a show! I'd listened to bits of the cast recording, but hadn't been that impressed, but seeing it love... absolutely fantastic! As you so rightly say, how can 5 performers do all that? We had Christian on for Hester, who was the real stand out star of the night. His 'Dear Bill' was absolutely heartbreaking - so well performed. The act 2 finale is utterly bonkers and I still get the biggest smile on my face thinking about it. I'll definitely be back for another viewing! |
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