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Post by MrBraithwaite on Mar 8, 2021 10:21:30 GMT
Yes, payment was taken - I had to make an English friend order the special signed vinyl + CD for me since it wasn't available to us plebs abroad. Yeah, that is a pity, would have loved a signed copy. Still, many companies don't ship outside the UK anymore, thank you Brexit. ;P |
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Post by stagebyte on Mar 8, 2021 11:26:37 GMT
This is what it says in the first article: but the title character doesn’t need a Prince Charming to fulfill her needs. In this retelling, Prince Charming is gay, and runs off with a duke. Cinderella falls in love with Sebastian, an adorable oddball.But Seb seems to be a prince too. So we have two princes: Charming (AWOL to the point he isn't a principal and gay) and Seb (who presumably isn't gay, but who knows?). Yes but surely this can’t be the big ‘twist’  The one we’ve known about for 2 years😂 I mean, it would’ve been a creative brilliant plot back in 1983 but today it’s like... the Prince is gay? And? Also she ‘doesn’t need a Prince Charming to fulfill her needs’ but Sebastian is a man. So not that different to the usual fairytale trope of woman needs man to complete her. Sebastian is just an ‘adorable oddball’. Turn to trope number 2 geek gets unattainable girl The Prince/Duke subplot sounds more interesting |
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Post by FairyGodmother on Mar 8, 2021 11:47:38 GMT
ALW did very well in the 80s, perhaps he's a bit stuck there?  Although he didn't write the book, so I shouldn't tease. I've also just found out that he doesn't have a middle name. I don't know why I found that surprising, but I do! |
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Post by viserys on Mar 8, 2021 11:53:34 GMT
Also she ‘doesn’t need Prince Charming to fulfill her needs’ but Sebastian is still a man. So not that different to the usual fairytale trope of woman needs man to complete her. That's what bothered me about &Juliet already and seems to be repeated here. For all blather about diversity and inclusivity apparently an independent woman is still a step too far. |
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Post by carmella1 on Mar 8, 2021 18:51:04 GMT
If Sebastian is a Prince (where did that come from) and is supposed to be the one she falls in love with, after watching the 2 videos he looks too young for her. He looks like a teen and even though CHF is young, she looks way older. IMO. And just how many times can you belt in that song she is singing. Too many.
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Post by stagebyte on Mar 8, 2021 19:06:51 GMT
If Sebastian is a Prince (where did that come from) and is supposed to be the one she falls in love with, after watching the 2 videos he looks too young for her. He looks like a teen and even though CHF is young, she looks way older. IMO. And just how many times can you belt in that song she is singing. Too many. He does look baby faced compared to Cinderella. Perhaps an inter generational relationship subplot too? 😉 |
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Post by carmella1 on Mar 8, 2021 19:40:06 GMT
How about, he has nothing to do with Cinderella at all. Its smoke and mirrors and he is in love with the Prince marries him, even though there was a duke previously involved, and thus becomes a prince himself. Meanwhile Cinders has fallen for the Stepmother. And they have a double wedding. And I will wink you back LOL.
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Post by Seriously on Mar 8, 2021 19:48:58 GMT
I get the feeling Sebastian falls in love with Prince Charming, and Cinderella is the one he turns to for advice.
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Post by stagebyte on Mar 8, 2021 20:00:09 GMT
I get the feeling Sebastian falls in love with Prince Charming, and Cinderella is the one he turns to for advice. It would make more sense as CHF and Ivanov look so mismatched. And the lyrics in Only You Lonely You would make more sense too ‘You unlock the secret me that I couldn't see’ Prince Charming pushed into dating princesses to find a suitable match finds love with ‘adorable oddball’ Sebastian instead. While Cinderella decides she doesn’t need a man to complete her life and stomps those doc martens to 21st century independence There. We fixed it for you Andrew. |
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Post by viserys on Mar 8, 2021 20:07:40 GMT
I get the feeling Sebastian falls in love with Prince Charming, and Cinderella is the one he turns to for advice. It would make more sense as CHF and Ivanov look so mismatched. And the lyrics in Only You Lonely You would make more sense too ‘You unlock the secret me that I couldn't see’ Prince Charming pushed into dating princesses to find a suitable match finds love with ‘adorable oddball’ Sebastian instead. While Cinderella decides she doesn’t need a man to complete her life and stomps those doc martens to 21st century independence There. We fixed it for you Andrew. I'd be here for that version. |
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Post by carmella1 on Mar 8, 2021 20:10:37 GMT
Great minds. As I was teasing that would make the most sense. The Cinders part was sarcastic. Though you never know.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2021 14:22:30 GMT
I am delighted to announce the triumphant return of the Gillian Lynne Circle to the LWT booking site.
(It's disappearance will remain a strange affair; a mystery never fully explained).
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Post by Being Alive on Mar 12, 2021 15:32:54 GMT
How lovely!
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Post by Someone in a tree on Mar 12, 2021 15:53:24 GMT
I am delighted to announce the triumphant return of the Gillian Lynne Circle to the LWT booking site. (It's disappearance will remain a strange affair; a mystery never fully explained). Ohhh its like Brigadoon... |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2021 22:09:10 GMT
Is the revolving seating area definitely back in use for this? If so, which seats are they? Are they marked on the seating plan?
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Post by Being Alive on Mar 13, 2021 0:57:07 GMT
Is the revolving seating area definitely back in use for this? If so, which seats are they? Are they marked on the seating plan? Very clear on the plan (think it says you'll be moved in more ways than 1 or some nonsense?) |
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Post by TallPaul on Mar 13, 2021 9:25:14 GMT
Well if they aren't really rehearsing, an awful lot of effort is going into making it look like they are!
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Post by alece10 on Mar 13, 2021 10:44:28 GMT
The standout feature of that picture for me is how little legroom there is. ALW is not especially tall or large and his knees are almost touching the seat in front.
Aisle seat for me then.
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Post by FairyGodmother on Mar 13, 2021 10:47:00 GMT
There's a full cast rehearsal picture knocking around on Instagram too., with them all sitting spread out on the stage.
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Post by stuartmcd on Mar 13, 2021 10:52:22 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2021 11:50:05 GMT
Is the revolving seating area definitely back in use for this? If so, which seats are they? Are they marked on the seating plan? Very clear on the plan (think it says you'll be moved in more ways than 1 or some nonsense?) Indeed - very clear on plan. Looking at the pics of the theatre and set (so far) I'd be very surprised if that entire area (stage and front stalls) revolved in the same way it did in Cats. So who knows what they mean! Perhaps though.... |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2021 11:58:30 GMT
For some reason I assumed the moving seats would have been promoted as such, and therefore a different price, but you only find out once you click on the seat.
I'll be avoiding them, but i wonder how they'll use it and for how long you'll he facing the rest of the audience?
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Post by Mark on Mar 15, 2021 18:26:53 GMT
New date came through. As mentioned before I had booked my dad in for June 24th, of course its starting now on the 25th! Was rebooked for a date in August but very easy form to fill to request to move this to June 30th, where there seems to be plenty of seats. Just waiting now for new confirmation.
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Post by alittlefallofrain on Mar 17, 2021 4:12:38 GMT
I am so curious about this show! Thus far the marketing has shown no theme and no cohesion. I suspect this is the result of ALW wishing to avoid leaking spoilers but I don't think it's been a good promo campaign so far. To me it comes across as unsure of itself and sloppy.
Here's hoping it will all make sense in the end. Apart from Bad Cinderella, to which I found the lyrics to be utterly appalling, I quite like the songs so that's a start.
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Post by fiyero on Mar 17, 2021 18:12:57 GMT
I am delighted to announce the triumphant return of the Gillian Lynne Circle to the LWT booking site. (It's disappearance will remain a strange affair; a mystery never fully explained). Is it me or has it gone again? |
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The one we’ve known about for 2 years😂 I mean, it would’ve been a creative brilliant plot back in 1983 but today it’s like... the Prince is gay? And?
Although he didn't write the book, so I shouldn't tease. 
