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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 28, 2019 10:03:40 GMT
 May ‘20 starring Jenna Russel. Musical? Play with music? |
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Post by xanady on Sept 28, 2019 10:21:32 GMT
Play,I would say
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Post by wickedgrin on Sept 28, 2019 11:13:06 GMT
It's a superb play this, written by Pam Gems but with the lead actress singing all Piaf's famous songs. It is a tour de force for the lead actress. I saw the original production with Jane Lapotaire and subsequently with Elaine Paige, and Elena Roger at the Donmar. A favourite piece for me really. It's a gritty play though and pulls no punches with language, sex and drug taking.
Tempted to take a trip to Nottingham.
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Post by TallPaul on Sept 28, 2019 11:39:24 GMT
A co-production with Leeds Playhouse, where it will run from 27 May to 13 June 2020.
The first few rows of the stalls are being replaced with tables (and chairs, obvs) to create a nightclub feel.
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Post by theatrej on Sept 28, 2019 22:32:42 GMT
I think I may have to make a journey to get to this, loved the play with Elena Roger years ago, and combining it with Jenna Russell makes it a must-see!
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Post by ali973 on Sept 29, 2019 13:34:20 GMT
It's a superb play this, written by Pam Gems but with the lead actress singing all Piaf's famous songs. It is a tour de force for the lead actress. I saw the original production with Jane Lapotaire and subsequently with Elaine Paige, and Elena Roger at the Donmar. A favourite piece for me really. It's a gritty play though and pulls no punches with language, sex and drug taking. Tempted to take a trip to Nottingham. I just produced Piaf in June, also in an 'immersive' setting where the entire theatre was converted into a Parisian bar. I disagree though, the text written by Pam Gems is quite pedestrian and bad. The play only works because Piaf's story is quite interesting and because of all the drug abuse and trauma you see on stage. |
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Post by barrowside on Sept 29, 2019 23:38:22 GMT
I agree that it's a very pedestrian play. Elena Roger turned it to magic though.
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Post by mistressjojo on Sept 30, 2019 1:07:56 GMT
I saw this many years ago with Caroline O'Connor as Piaf. Apart from the songs, my abiding memory of this play is {Spoiler - click to view}Piaf urinating on stage! |
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Post by TallPaul on Jan 30, 2020 14:57:30 GMT
A sneak preview of the set (posted by the director, so fully authorised).
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Post by theatreian on May 12, 2020 15:31:59 GMT
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Post by TallPaul on Jun 5, 2020 10:35:21 GMT
New dates for Nottingham Playhouse are Friday 30 April to Saturday 15 May 2021. The dates for Leeds are still TBC, I think, but it will start its run the following week, surely?
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Post by david on Jun 5, 2020 10:40:11 GMT
New dates for Nottingham Playhouse are Friday 30 April to Saturday 15 May 2021. The dates for Leeds are still TBC, I think, but it will start its run the following week, surely? Leeds Playhouse - MAY 20 - JUNE 5 2021 |
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Post by TallPaul on Jun 5, 2020 10:45:43 GMT
Thanks, david. You'd think Leeds Playhouse would update its website if it knows the dates! ☹ |
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Post by david on Jun 5, 2020 10:51:41 GMT
Thanks, david . You'd think Leeds Playhouse would update its website if it knows the dates! ☹ Just had a look at the email I was sent from the Box Office last night about transferring my ticket over to the next dates. On the email is says Wed 20 May. On my PC calendar, this is a Thursday but the transfer date for my ticket unfortunately now clashes with another rescheduled show so I'm in the process of trying to move the ticket to the June 5 matinee. |
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Post by TallPaul on Jun 5, 2020 11:19:03 GMT
Did you book one of the cabaret-style seats, david? If you really want to look the part, Tall & Burly Theatrical Costumiers has some 100% authentic berets in stock. Guaranteed to catch Jenna's eye, or your money back! 🙂 |
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Post by david on Jun 5, 2020 11:23:39 GMT
Did you book one of the cabaret-style seats, david ? If you really want to look the part, Tall & Burly Theatrical Costumiers has some 100% authentic berets in stock. Guaranteed to catch Jenna's eye, or your money back! 🙂 Yeah. For £14 I( think) it was too good to resist. I might have a look at T & B Theatrical Costumes at the weekend. Is it free delivery? |
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Post by TallPaul on Jun 5, 2020 11:59:05 GMT
Did you book one of the cabaret-style seats, david ? If you really want to look the part, Tall & Burly Theatrical Costumiers has some 100% authentic berets in stock. Guaranteed to catch Jenna's eye, or your money back! 🙂 Yeah. For £14 I( think) it was too good to resist. I might have a look at T & B Theatrical Costumes at the weekend. Is it free delivery? Mates rates, plus a guaranteed refund, and now you want free delivery too. You're pushing your luck there, sunshine! These were personally sourced in Paris, at great expense, by BurlyBeaR. How about we throw in a complimentary string of onions? |
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Post by david on Jun 5, 2020 12:11:04 GMT
Yeah. For £14 I( think) it was too good to resist. I might have a look at T & B Theatrical Costumes at the weekend. Is it free delivery? Mates rates, plus a guaranteed refund, and now you want free delivery too. You're pushing your luck there, sunshine! These were personally sourced in Paris, at great expense, by BurlyBeaR . How about we throw in a complimentary string of onions? Great news that TallPaul. Once I get paid at the end of the month I’ll stick an order in. The string of 🧅 will be great addition to the costume. 🇫🇷 |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 6, 2020 9:00:48 GMT
Not at all related, but I just found here a pic of Imelda Staunton in the 1980 Nottingham Playhouse production of Piaf.   |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Mar 30, 2021 11:44:24 GMT
Although I do believe this should be in the "Plays" section *ehm ehm*, it has just been announced that Piaf will open in Nottingham in July:
Liverpool dates tbd
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Post by TallPaul on Mar 30, 2021 11:48:59 GMT
Although I do believe this should be in the "Plays" section I blame that BurlyBeaR. It's like Standing at the Sky's Edge all over again! 🤣 |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 30, 2021 13:00:05 GMT
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Post by d'James on Mar 31, 2021 1:03:44 GMT
Although I do believe this should be in the "Plays" section *ehm ehm*, it has just been announced that Piaf will open in Nottingham in July: Liverpool dates tbd That’s a really awful promo picture. |
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Post by TallPaul on Mar 31, 2021 11:11:24 GMT
Nottingham Playhouse has sensibly decided to adopt a blended approach for the Piaf schedule. The current plan is that most performances will be without social distancing, two will be with and there will also be a livestream.
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Post by inthenose on Apr 2, 2021 16:27:35 GMT
Saw the Donmar transfer of this and was blown away, Elena Roger rightly won the Olivier. I love Jenna, will definitely travel to see this one.
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