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Post by theatremiss on Jun 8, 2023 15:09:55 GMT
I’ve booked but not for a few weeks
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Post by theatrefan62 on Jun 8, 2023 15:13:13 GMT
I'm not sure how much of an audience there is for this even in Bath.
Maybe 10 to 15 years ago, kind of thing my nans generation would love knowing the film well and Cole porter.
Also as mentioned, it's very hard to beat the original pairing.
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Post by solangelafitte on Jun 8, 2023 15:32:23 GMT
Yeah, it's a strange one. Really doesn't feel like a production anyone was asking for. Especially since they've tried to make a go it a few times already.
The people I was looking into it for are older relatives in their late 60s, early 70s who are really just looking for something to do one of the evenings they're there as a treat. I'm not sure they have any particular attachment to the film. I might just keep an eye on tickets over the few days and if there's a sudden move on them I'll get them to book in advance.
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Post by amp09 on Jun 8, 2023 22:54:02 GMT
Offer for first few nights:
Flash Sale
BEST SEATS £30
Monday 12, Tuesday 13 & Wednesday 14 June, 7.30pm
Book online using the voucher code ROMAN30
or call the Box Office on 01225 448844
Offer valid until 6pm Sunday 11 June
Offer subject to availability. No other discounts apply. Booking fee applies.
Offer does not apply to tickets previously purchased.
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Post by solangelafitte on Jun 9, 2023 9:55:01 GMT
Ooh, thank you for this! That should lock it down for them.
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Post by hadeswasking on Jun 12, 2023 20:42:42 GMT
Oof! A complete mixed bag. At least some of the songs were nicely done.
Anyhow, I enjoyed my trip to Bath.
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Post by Oleanna on Jun 12, 2023 21:25:47 GMT
Could somebody who’s seen this post a song list please?
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Post by hadeswasking on Jun 12, 2023 21:34:15 GMT
Could somebody who’s seen this post a song list please? Act 1 Overture You do something to me Don't let it get you down/take me back to manhattan Wouldn't it be fun? Experiment Look what I found Where have you been Ridin' high Act 2 Throwing a ball tonight Use your imagination Just one of those things Easy to love In the still of the night Night and day Experiment (reprise) In the still of the night (reprise) |
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Post by solangelafitte on Jun 21, 2023 11:47:24 GMT
Took advantage of the glorious weather and some free work days last week and ended up taking the train to see the aforementioned relatives visiting Bath. Got a seats in the stalls for this.
I really wanted this to be better than it was. The cast deserved a better show than the one they were given to work with. They all did as well as they could with what was there. I thought Rebecca Collingwood was delightful. Michael Xavier sang the totally unnecessary songs beautifully. The two of them bounced off each other really well. I wish Tania Mathurin was given more to do because I thought she was a highlight every time she was on stage. The ensemble sang and danced wonderfully. Some of the staging was weird. The Vespa ride was... It wasn't great, let's say that. There has to have been a more effective way to do that scene. And there was a moment towards the end where a photograph was shown on stage that made a couple of people around me giggle, which I don't think was the intention.
However, the older group I was with genuinely had a great time and I heard a number of people of a similar age rave about it on the way out. So maybe there is an audience for it. It's just not me.
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Post by theatremiss on Jun 21, 2023 16:25:54 GMT
Oh I’m seeing this Thu night, it was the only opportunity I had to fit this in as everyone of my Sats is full until Sep
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Post by solangelafitte on Jun 21, 2023 17:02:36 GMT
I'm not sorry I saw it. I had a perfectly pleasant evening. I just wouldn't rush to see it again. The cast do a really lovely job. I just wish the show itself was as good as they all are.
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Post by sam22 on Jun 22, 2023 7:20:15 GMT
I've lost track of this, it was meant to be a Curve production pre covid wasn't it? Did Curve do it and I've missed it, or after covid did it end up at Bath instead?!
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Post by frankubelik on Jun 22, 2023 14:20:25 GMT
How sad that the WOS reviewer hasn't bothered to check his facts citing Grace Kelly (instead of Audrey Hepburn) as the original star of the film. Mind you Michael X tweeted that he'd be stepping into Cary Grant's shoes (instead of Gregory Peck's). Sigh........................
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Post by frankubelik on Jun 22, 2023 16:39:56 GMT
I note that has now been revised. Still incredibly poor and shines a light on the reviewer.
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Post by theatrefan62 on Jun 22, 2023 17:35:42 GMT
I note that has now been revised. Still incredibly poor and shines a light on the reviewer. Not really great on Michael Xavier either getting the name of the actor wrong either. |
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