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Post by Stephen on Sept 19, 2019 1:21:27 GMT
Looks EXCELLENT
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Post by Theatre Fan on Sept 23, 2019 11:34:55 GMT
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Post by james1969 on Sept 23, 2019 20:21:07 GMT
Really hoping this is a success and extends or transfers as the dates fall EXACTLY between my scheduled trips to London 😤
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2019 9:40:54 GMT
I see they've cast Luke Bayer and Millie O'Connell, which to be honest sounds like a GENIUS combo to attract a pretty decent-sized crowd!
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Post by Stasia on Oct 1, 2019 9:54:59 GMT
Runs 24th October to 4th of January, press on the 28th of October. Not on the website yet but it's a coming. Loved Soho Cinders when it ran at the Soho Theatre (and almost transfer to the Wyndham's but minds were changed at the 11th hour I believe). Great to have it back in London. Gutted, as they actually end on Dec 21, and I’m only arriving on Dec 28. Wanted to see it so much! |
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Post by firefingers on Oct 1, 2019 10:00:15 GMT
Runs 24th October to 4th of January, press on the 28th of October. Not on the website yet but it's a coming. Loved Soho Cinders when it ran at the Soho Theatre (and almost transfer to the Wyndham's but minds were changed at the 11th hour I believe). Great to have it back in London. Gutted, as they actually end on Dec 21, and I’m only arriving on Dec 28. Wanted to see it so much! Suspect is it an extension that is already planned, so dont fill your diary yet Stasia (the company was being employed to the 4th of Jan last I heard). |
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Post by Theatre Fan on Oct 1, 2019 10:50:38 GMT
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Post by Stasia on Oct 1, 2019 10:51:00 GMT
Gutted, as they actually end on Dec 21, and I’m only arriving on Dec 28. Wanted to see it so much! Suspect is it an extension that is already planned, so dont fill your diary yet Stasia (the company was being employed to the 4th of Jan last I heard). Great! I'll save a space for them then x |
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Post by james1969 on Oct 1, 2019 11:36:53 GMT
Suspect is it an extension that is already planned, so dont fill your diary yet Stasia (the company was being employed to the 4th of Jan last I heard). Great! I'll save a space for them then x Me too as I’ll be in London & Brighton for New Year 😍 |
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Post by Stasia on Oct 1, 2019 12:06:13 GMT
Great! I'll save a space for them then x Me too as I’ll be in London & Brighton for New Year 😍 Let's have a drink then! I'm in London Dec 29-Jan 6 |
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Post by james1969 on Oct 1, 2019 15:47:01 GMT
Me too as I’ll be in London & Brighton for New Year 😍 Let's have a drink then! I'm in London Dec 29-Jan 6 Certainly. We haven’t booked anything yet but I’ll keep you posted when we do. |
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Post by MoreLife on Oct 1, 2019 16:03:03 GMT
Is it just me or... link ... the cast for this is remarkably... well, monochromatic/white? At least for a show that their creators describe on their website as "celebrating the capital's most colourful district"... (apologies, I'd paste the tweet as a whole, but I just realised I don't know how to do that!) |
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Post by Rukaya on Oct 1, 2019 16:09:07 GMT
Is it just me or... link ... the cast for this is remarkably... well, monochromatic/white? At least for a show that their creators describe on their website as "celebrating the capital's most colourful district"... (apologies, I'd paste the tweet as a whole, but I just realised I don't know how to do that!) You just need to copy the tweet's link and paste it here  |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Oct 1, 2019 17:00:01 GMT
Is it just me or... link ... the cast for this is remarkably... well, monochromatic/white? At least for a show that their creators describe on their website as "celebrating the capital's most colourful district"... (apologies, I'd paste the tweet as a whole, but I just realised I don't know how to do that!) It's absolutely disgusting. How out of touch are the creatives? |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2019 17:08:57 GMT
isn't there a racial discrimination sub plot? has that been cut??
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Post by xanady on Oct 1, 2019 17:18:34 GMT
^Good point,tbfl...
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Post by Mark on Oct 2, 2019 7:26:42 GMT
Same director and a number of cast members returning from the recent Union theatre production. The casting of Luke and Millie will surely bring in the Jamie/Six fan bases.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2019 13:16:05 GMT
These days you actually have to work quite hard to have an all-white cast so this is disappointing to see. Much like the recent cast of Cats at Kilworth!
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Post by theatre on Oct 3, 2019 12:47:17 GMT
isn't there a racial discrimination sub plot? has that been cut?? The current version of the show has replaced that with a sexual harassment storyline - Sacha is now played by a girl I believe |
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Post by xanady on Oct 3, 2019 16:18:51 GMT
We are booking this solely on the Luke and Millie casting tbh so the force of Jamie/Six is strong in this one!
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Post by miz on Oct 5, 2019 16:08:36 GMT
I have always had a soft spot for this somewhat unfortunate theatre and also liked the CD of the original cast recording. So, I will be going. Thank you for creating this thread.
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Post by james1969 on Oct 24, 2019 14:33:59 GMT
Any news on the rumoured extension to this show ?
I realise it only opens tonight but when is it likely to be announced ?
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Post by Stasia on Oct 24, 2019 17:06:25 GMT
Any news on the rumoured extension to this show ? I realise it only opens tonight but when is it likely to be announced ? My guess is that if it happens they announce it after the press night |
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Post by xanady on Oct 24, 2019 21:56:53 GMT
Great opening tonight...wonderful performances by whole cast...Robbie’s two sisters were hilarious...at least one ex-Six queen in audience.Millie would make a terrific Eliza in MFL.Quite a topical and witty book if a little clunky in places...some rather contorted rhymes in the song lyrics.
Luke carries the lead well with a true sense of naivety mixed with self-questioning...
Thought the performers negotiated the tiny performance square with aplomb.A few late lighting calls but it will improve.
Lot of fangirls/boys in and were impeccably behaved.
I hope this a big smash for this little theatre.Will play well as an alternative panto through the festive season.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2019 17:36:26 GMT
This was cute. The pink and blue set is fun, if a little bare. Luke Bayer is brilliant. Performs with sensitivity and skill. He does perform a lot of riffs throughout, but they are well controlled. Millie O'Connell has a rather small role, but never fails to fill the stage with her charisma, magnetism and sarky humour.
I think the production overall feels unfinished and slap-dash. The score is boring. Ballad after ballad, with bookend high energy numbers at the beginning and end of each act. Far too many reprises for my liking. I really don't think the material is anything special. Thank God for the Ugly Sisters, making me break into a chuckle once or twice.
If you want something a bit different on a rainy afternoon or something panto-esque with adult themes, sure. Go for it. But wait for the offers, at least.
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