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Post by AddisonMizner on May 26, 2023 17:59:14 GMT
Can you see faces clearly from Row B of the Royal Circle? Trying to decide between that and the Stalls?
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Post by westendboy on May 27, 2023 8:07:30 GMT
Bit late to the party, but this was a surprising announcement. I assume a fully staged revival was planned (which was announced to tour) but COVID put a spanner in the works. Personally, I think a concert is the right call for the time being and if there's enough interest, we may get that tour in the future. Also, I'd LOVE to see Norm Lewis live!
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Post by anthony on May 27, 2023 8:38:08 GMT
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Post by alece10 on May 27, 2023 9:52:09 GMT
Can you see faces clearly from Row B of the Royal Circle? Trying to decide between that and the Stalls? As its a concert personally I'd go for stalls as there isn't really anything to see set wise. |
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Post by alece10 on May 27, 2023 9:55:59 GMT
I was listening to he cast recording yesterday and I think Celinde is going to nail Christine but I'm not so sure about Norm. Ramin is just wonderful in it but does Norm have the vocal capacity? Mind you I've only seen him in the Dr Zhivago concert where he had a minor role and 25th Anniversary concert of Les Mis so don't have much to compare.
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Post by Being Alive on May 27, 2023 10:02:24 GMT
He's played the actual Phantom before, he's going to be so fine.
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Post by AddisonMizner on May 27, 2023 13:23:07 GMT
Can you see faces clearly from Row B of the Royal Circle? Trying to decide between that and the Stalls? As its a concert personally I'd go for stalls as there isn't really anything to see set wise. Thank you, alece10. Tickets all booked! Really excited for this! First visit to the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane since the refurb too. I know Norm Lewis has played the Phantom before, but in LOVE NEVER DIES, the music sits slightly higher in the voice. I'm sure he will be fantastic, but understand why there are maybe some concerns. |
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Post by stagebyte on Jun 1, 2023 11:55:23 GMT
Ok so there are kids auditions for an international tour to China first performance Shanghai September 2023. They want 6 boys.
Fingers crossed it’ll come to us after?
Because I’m focusing in on this part ***** of the audition notice:
Three children will be alternating in China for two months of performances. They will then return to the UK. ******New performers will join the tour every two months******
Dates for the first cycle only:
Rehearsals commence 28th August 2023
Travel to China 3rd September 2023
First Performance 28th September 2023 in Shanghai
Contract end after two months.
All very intriguing. I’d love to see a full production here.
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Post by sukhavati on Jun 2, 2023 12:14:35 GMT
Ok so there are kids auditions for an international tour to China first performance Shanghai September 2023. They want 6 boys. Fingers crossed it’ll come to us after? Because I’m focusing in on this part ***** of the audition notice: Three children will be alternating in China for two months of performances. They will then return to the UK. ******New performers will join the tour every two months****** Dates for the first cycle only: Rehearsals commence 28th August 2023 Travel to China 3rd September 2023 First Performance 28th September 2023 in Shanghai Contract end after two months. All very intriguing. I’d love to see a full production here. I'll believe it when I see it. Rather tired of hopes being crushed for either West End revival or B'way staging.
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Post by anthony on Jun 28, 2023 9:08:01 GMT
Joining Lewis and Schoenmaker will be Matthew Seadon-Young (Death of a Salesman, Company) as Raoul with Courtney Stapleton (Beauty and the Beast) as Meg and Sally Dexter (Emmerdale, Billy Elliot the Musical) as Madame Giry.
Completing the cast are Nic Greenshields as Squelch, Charles Brunton as Gangle, Lucie-Mae Sumner as Fleck, with the ensemble made up of Chloe Campbell, Alex Christian, Courtney George, Aoife Kenny, Alex Pinder and Emily Ann Potter.
Excited for Sally Dexter! She also performed the role on the released concept album but didn't make it to the original London cast.
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Post by BVM on Jun 28, 2023 10:52:31 GMT
Fantastic casting. And full circle moment (at last) for Sally Dexter. Great stuff!
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Post by alece10 on Jun 28, 2023 11:28:18 GMT
And Matthew Seadon-Young has been excellent in anything I've seen him in.
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Post by distantcousin on Jun 28, 2023 11:39:11 GMT
I wonder to what extent it will be costumed?
Sadly I won't get to see it as I'm away at the Edinburgh Fringe on those dates
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Post by demelza on Jun 28, 2023 20:33:04 GMT
Pleased to see Charles Brunton back as Gangle — I really enjoyed him in the role in the original production
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Post by sukhavati on Jun 29, 2023 1:23:49 GMT
Joining Lewis and Schoenmaker will be Matthew Seadon-Young (Death of a Salesman, Company) as Raoul Interesting. Matthew Seadon-Young was sweet as Theo in Company, and one of his co-stars was Ben Lewis (playing Larry), the Australian LND Phantom. I like Matthew, but I don't see him having the physicality to compete with either Lewis. I hope he's not meant to convey a stereotypical shrunken, emotionally beaten down alcoholic. In that respect, Simon Gleeson's aggressive portrayal of Raoul had the volatility and anger to go head to head with Lewis in Devil Take the Hindmost, even if he was no physical match.
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Post by vabbian on Jul 2, 2023 18:43:29 GMT
Anyone know of any ticket deals for this?
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Jul 3, 2023 23:33:36 GMT
Anyone know of any ticket deals for this? If it’s a concert I expect there’ll be some closer to the opening to clear up the rest of the remaining seats |
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Post by helso1 on Jul 24, 2023 12:42:53 GMT
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Post by anthony on Aug 14, 2023 12:19:54 GMT
All remaining tickets reduced to £24.50... I am seeing this Tuesday evening and now I'm very tempted to book for the matinee also.
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Post by anthony on Aug 14, 2023 12:37:03 GMT
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Aug 14, 2023 12:44:48 GMT
I don't think the offer is for all remaining tickets - I could only choose from the Grand Circle or Balcony at the reduced price.
Still a worthwhile saving, booked for matinee with no problem, a £47.50 seat for £24.50.
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Post by ntherooh on Aug 17, 2023 14:17:22 GMT
I'm seeing this Tuesday matinee. Doing one day in and out of London. Can I take a backpack into the theatre? Usually I leave it in my hotel room, but because I'm not staying overnight I will be carrying one.
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Post by toomasj on Aug 17, 2023 14:20:11 GMT
I'm seeing this Tuesday matinee. Doing one day in and out of London. Can I take a backpack into the theatre? Usually I leave it in my hotel room, but because I'm not staying overnight I will be carrying one. Absolutely, just be prepared to have it searched on entry and try not to “do a Shenton” and root through it all show for snacks. |
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