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Post by mrbarnaby on Aug 15, 2022 12:02:11 GMT
He literally says he thinks he was only brought in to direct the film version because he could bring along Williams and Thompson.
They already have a west end theatre booked- expect an announcement imminently. I THINK it’s the Phoenix, which would be a nice link to the original London production which played there.
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Post by Rory on Aug 15, 2022 12:12:33 GMT
He literally says he thinks he was only brought in to direct the film version because he could bring along Williams and Thompson. They already have a west end theatre booked- expect an announcement imminently. I THINK it’s the Phoenix, which would be a nice link to the original London production which played there. God, I hope so! Had booked this for the OV but the Bath dates don't work for me. |
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Post by og on Aug 15, 2022 13:16:31 GMT
He literally says he thinks he was only brought in to direct the film version because he could bring along Williams and Thompson. They already have a west end theatre booked- expect an announcement imminently. I THINK it’s the Phoenix, which would be a nice link to the original London production which played there.ARGH! (good argh!) Phoenix would be a nice fit looking at the set in the build time-lapses too. Probably not a coincidence. Just clocked WOOD35 gets you best seats at £35 for the first week of the show 17th - 23rd. |
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Post by alece10 on Aug 15, 2022 14:12:23 GMT
Certainly sounded good from that clip.
It really would be lovely to have it at the Pheonix. I can still remember the great design for the marquee outside.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Aug 15, 2022 14:59:57 GMT
Looks and feels like every other production of ITW in the history of ITW productions - with maybe a few surreal touches that may not add much but were probably hilarious in the rehearsal room. I could of course be proved wrong though  |
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Post by Being Alive on Aug 15, 2022 15:25:52 GMT
From that clip it doesn't look particularly revolutionary, but think Nicola will be a terrific Witch and I can't wait to see Alex
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2022 15:48:05 GMT
Personally I don't want anything revolutionary. Having missed the open air and donmar version Into the woods always seems to be scaled back or in a minimalistic version. I'd like to finally see a full production
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 15, 2022 15:50:49 GMT
“First major revival in decades”? Hardly. It gets done all the time. Unless he doesn’t count anything that’s not in London, having forgotten that he isn’t in London either. Yet. They both come across as very smug. |
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Post by bobbievanhusen on Aug 15, 2022 19:25:53 GMT
So the Narrator/Mysterious Man ISN'T the Bakers father?
The Donnie Darko rabbit mask is an interesting choice and good for Milky White, being front and center for 'Ever After'
I'm glad that he referenced how amazing the original Richard Jones production was, but based on that video, i'll wait for it to die a death in the West End and get a cheap ticket then.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Aug 15, 2022 19:44:56 GMT
So the Narrator/Mysterious Man ISN'T the Bakers father? The Donnie Darko rabbit mask is an interesting choice and good for Milky White, being front and center for 'Ever After' I'm glad that he referenced how amazing the original Richard Jones production was, but based on that video, i'll wait for it to die a death in the West End and get a cheap ticket then. That’s the spirit. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Aug 15, 2022 19:49:25 GMT
He literally says he thinks he was only brought in to direct the film version because he could bring along Williams and Thompson. They already have a west end theatre booked- expect an announcement imminently. I THINK it’s the Phoenix, which would be a nice link to the original London production which played there.ARGH! (good argh!) Phoenix would be a nice fit looking at the set in the build time-lapses too. Probably not a coincidence. Just clocked WOOD35 gets you best seats at £35 for the first week of the show 17th - 23rd. Where are the time lapse videos? |
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Post by oxfordsimon on Aug 15, 2022 20:03:21 GMT
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Post by mrbarnaby on Aug 15, 2022 21:09:57 GMT
I like the pop up theatre look!
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Post by crabtree on Aug 15, 2022 21:55:36 GMT
I have somewhere in my stuff a dreamworks script, that was quite alarming in the restructing and removal of songs and characters. It didn't happen. I've seen many stage productions and rather loved the Yorkshire playhouse version, and truly hated, hated the royal exchange's version.
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Post by jek on Aug 16, 2022 13:25:31 GMT
I still remember, with a great deal of fondness, the excellent Fiasco Theatre production at the Menier back in 2016. I do hope this new production does make it to London.
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Post by james123 on Aug 17, 2022 1:14:48 GMT
So here we are folks.
Its arrived. FIRST PERFORMANCE TONIGHT.
Strange to think that mrbarnaby first posted about this, Jan 4th 2020.
Looking forward to any reports.
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Post by og on Aug 17, 2022 8:23:50 GMT
Will Cinderella go it to the festival?
Will Jack sell Milky-white?
Will Julian Bleach know his lines?
What's waiting on the journey?
All to be revealed. Eee.
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Post by jacob on Aug 17, 2022 20:09:43 GMT
this set :0  |
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Post by james123 on Aug 17, 2022 20:27:28 GMT
I dont know whether to look or not.
Once seen cant unsee.
On Charlotte Jaconelli twitter.....photo of her in cossy.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2022 20:29:22 GMT
this set :0 That looks very promising |
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Post by dontdreamit on Aug 17, 2022 21:02:38 GMT
There’s going to be an interview with Terry Gilliam on the 10 o’clock news, for those interested.
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Post by crowblack on Aug 17, 2022 21:02:55 GMT
They're doing a feature on it on the BBC News at Ten
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Post by Rory on Aug 17, 2022 21:28:54 GMT
It looked and sounded terrific on the Ten o'clock news.
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Post by hadeswasking on Aug 17, 2022 21:47:03 GMT
What a fantastic production. Everyone drop what you're doing and visit Bath right now. I've come from Scotland, no excuses please!
I've never seen a proper live production of into the woods before. Ive seen the movie and thought it was awful. But I've been in a Sondheim phase and couldn't resist the phenomenal cast.
Its bigger budget than you think. I'd even say try to avoid everything that you can. What a treat this was!
I hope this comes to the West End as I cannot afford another trip to Bath. Please go see this!
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Post by theatrelover123 on Aug 17, 2022 21:54:02 GMT
this set :0 That looks very promising Set looks like every other version. Costumes look almost exactly like every other version. Milky White done in almost exactly same way as every other version. Hope Gilliam has brought some new vision to the table. |
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