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Post by mrmushnik on Oct 2, 2023 15:26:40 GMT
What’s with the Anti-Imelda brigade?! She’s one of our finest performers. Didn’t y’all see her in Gypsy? I can’t wait to see her take on Dolly.. it won’t be the usual camp schtick. And there in lies the problem because that’s exactly what the show is and needs. |
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Post by danb on Oct 2, 2023 15:55:48 GMT
And we’re kind of back in the realms of ‘Sunset’. If people just want to see the film replicated or a previous production, maybe just watch that? Imelda will bring warmth and something undefinable to Dolly rather than yet another Channing/La Rue knock off.
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Post by mattnyc on Oct 2, 2023 17:12:57 GMT
Maybe Jamie Lloyd will direct this too and have Imelda in only a bra and panties to symbolize Dolly’s vulnerability and Harmonia Gardens will be filled with people bleeding from the eyes and fire all around them to envision the restaurant (and all of its patrons) is in Hell.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 2, 2023 17:16:07 GMT
What’s with the Anti-Imelda brigade?! She’s one of our finest performers. Didn’t y’all see her in Gypsy? I can’t wait to see her take on Dolly.. it won’t be the usual camp schtick. And there in lies the problem because that’s exactly what the show is and needs. Maybe sit this one out and wait for Jodie Prenger to do it in Blackpool in 2025?! |
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Post by theatrefan62 on Oct 2, 2023 18:47:05 GMT
What’s with the Anti-Imelda brigade?! She’s one of our finest performers. Didn’t y’all see her in Gypsy? I can’t wait to see her take on Dolly.. it won’t be the usual camp schtick. And there in lies the problem because that’s exactly what the show is and needs. I really disagree there. Dolly is more than just a 2d camp caricature. Same as Norma Desmond who people often write off as such. |
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Post by danb on Oct 2, 2023 18:50:10 GMT
Maybe Jamie Lloyd will direct this too and have Imelda in only a bra and panties to symbolize Dolly’s vulnerability and Harmonia Gardens will be filled with people bleeding from the eyes and fire all around them to envision the restaurant (and all of its patrons) is in Hell. This sounds f@cking awesome!!!! I’d deffo see this. |
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Post by LaLuPone on Oct 2, 2023 19:13:46 GMT
To be fair to Imelda her Umbridge in Harry Potter was the epitome of camp so if she can bring some of that energy it should be really fun. (Not that Dolly is evil!)
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Post by mattnyc on Oct 2, 2023 19:31:42 GMT
To be fair to Imelda her Umbridge in Harry Potter was the epitome of camp so if she can bring some of that energy it should be really fun. (Not that Dolly is evil!) But now I want EVIL Dolly. |
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Post by londonmzfitz on Oct 3, 2023 8:41:22 GMT
Saw Imelda in Guys and Dolls at The National in 1997, playing Miss Adelaide. Sex kitten + 26 years. I think she'll be amazing.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 1, 2023 17:17:48 GMT
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Post by asps2017 on Nov 1, 2023 17:20:33 GMT
Seems report has been deleted! Wonder if Charlie stemp will reprise… |
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Post by solangelafitte on Nov 1, 2023 17:30:30 GMT
Still don't think Jenna's right for this, as wonderful as she is. Really enjoyed Harry in Chichester's Assassins but am once again saddened talk of that transfer died.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 1, 2023 17:35:32 GMT
Seems report has been deleted! Wonder if Charlie stemp will reprise… No? "joining Staunton and Nyman will be Jenna Russell as Irene Molloy, Tyrone Huntley as Barnaby Tucker and Harry Hepple as Cornelius Hackl" |
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 1, 2023 17:48:31 GMT
Lovely they've retained so many of the leads (however wildly miscast one of them seems) - but as with Sunset, I didn't understand how it could possibly work and it does, so I'm excited to see.
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Post by alece10 on Nov 1, 2023 18:08:52 GMT
Well I'm thrilled and great cast.
I was booked for this before Covid did it's worst and had booked a vip package as I wanted a special night. So depends on prices as to whether I will do that but definitely will be there.
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Post by marob on Nov 1, 2023 18:22:18 GMT
If anything it’s Michael Harrison that’s putting me off this.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 1, 2023 18:27:06 GMT
I'm annoyed by what Cooke says about finding the depth in the show since the depth has always been there. Dolly addresses several monologues to her dead husband and act one literally ends with her announcing her decision to return to live and enjoy life. It might not be Ibsen, but it is disingenuous to claim that the show hasn't always had a more understated layer. A lot of actors and directors lately have been talking about traits of their roles or shows as if they had discovered gold, while in fact those have always been the defining elements of the character or show. Interesting that Love, Look in My Window is being restored from the Merman's run, especially since the song has the exact same meaning and purpose of Before the Parade Passes By. Perhaps Cooke should pay more attention to the text before overstating
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Post by stevej678 on Nov 1, 2023 19:14:59 GMT
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Post by theatrefan62 on Nov 1, 2023 19:22:49 GMT
I'm annoyed by what Cooke says about finding the depth in the show since the depth has always been there. Dolly addresses several monologues to her dead husband and act one literally ends with her announcing her decision to return to live and enjoy life. It might not be Ibsen, but it is disingenuous to claim that the show hasn't always had a more understated layer. A lot of actors and directors lately have been talking about traits of their roles or shows as if they had discovered gold, while in fact those have always been the defining elements of the character or show. Interesting that Love, Look in My Window is being restored from the Merman's run, especially since the song has the exact same meaning and purpose of Before the Parade Passes By. Perhaps Cooke should pay more attention to the text before overstating While it's always been there, it's never really used. The shows become a star character vehicle and the character has become more of a caricature |
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Post by craig on Nov 1, 2023 19:33:22 GMT
I'm annoyed by what Cooke says about finding the depth in the show since the depth has always been there. Dolly addresses several monologues to her dead husband and act one literally ends with her announcing her decision to return to live and enjoy life. It might not be Ibsen, but it is disingenuous to claim that the show hasn't always had a more understated layer. A lot of actors and directors lately have been talking about traits of their roles or shows as if they had discovered gold, while in fact those have always been the defining elements of the character or show. Interesting that Love, Look in My Window is being restored from the Merman's run, especially since the song has the exact same meaning and purpose of Before the Parade Passes By. Perhaps Cooke should pay more attention to the text before overstating While it's always been there, it's never really used. The shows become a star character vehicle and the character has become more of a caricature Completely agree. It's always been there, but it's definitely ripe for exploring and emphasising more. I have absolute confidence Staunton is the right person for that. I cannot wait for this. |
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 1, 2023 20:37:06 GMT
If anything it’s Michael Harrison that’s putting me off this. Lesley Joseph will be touring this in 2025 - put your bets now |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 1, 2023 22:56:48 GMT
You’re welcome!
Really annoyed Jenna is still doing this. Irene needs someone with a good voice.
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Post by keekio2 on Nov 1, 2023 23:13:03 GMT
If anything it’s Michael Harrison that’s putting me off this. Lesley Joseph will be touring this in 2025 - put your bets now Good god no |
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 1, 2023 23:39:24 GMT
For clarity I do not WANT Lesley Joseph, but this will absolutely be toured by Harrison by someone Lesley, someone off Corrie or other such d-list star
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 1, 2023 23:41:20 GMT
Glad they’ve improved the show logo too
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