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Post by david on Oct 24, 2021 15:20:43 GMT
drowseychap , thanks for the advice about seating. I’ll have a look at rows H and I for my revisit. From the people I was speaking to yesterday and conversations others were having, all were giving positive feedback which is a great sign. There was ALOT of positive feedback for Dominic Anderson during “You can leave your hat on” especially from the ladies! I did get lost in the city centre with all the building work going on. Though a nice couple pointed me in the right direction. At least my revisit will hopefully be easier.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2021 23:03:43 GMT
Saw the show tonight. I now totally get the hype this has built up, it was fantastic! A brilliant show, vibrant design and incredible choreography. This cast simply MUST make a cast recording! Such incredible vocals from everyone. Absolutely deserves a West End transfer or tour.
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Post by drowseychap on Oct 27, 2021 0:55:54 GMT
Found small clip on you tube
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Post by drowseychap on Oct 27, 2021 0:57:41 GMT
Found another clip of the finale bows
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 31, 2021 20:34:05 GMT
Saw this today. What a fun, uplifting and joyful show. Not a weak link in the cast and they gave it their all despite it being a third full house in a wet Halloween afternoon. The audience made up for it in enthusiasm though. Massive response throughout and at the d and only one slightly annoying audience “situation” which I shall recount in the bad behaviour thread 😑.
it’s five big ones 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
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Post by luvvie23 on Oct 31, 2021 21:11:23 GMT
I was in today. I felt for the cast, given it was so quiet. But I loved it so much. And you are right. Not one weak cast member. All had such strong voices and could act. I’ll go over to the bad behaviour thread. I missed that!!!
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Post by drowseychap on Nov 8, 2021 1:35:13 GMT
Popped along again for Sunday matinee about 3/4 full many older people today I was thinking it may be a more sedate audience how wrong was I .... had to smile when the 80yr old gran with her family got told to stop rocking out in her seat by her daughter as the whole row of seats was rocking
A full standing ovation and a receptive and well behaved audience this show is really tight .now .. all the actors are adding little extra bits in and really excel excellent band and sound overall ... other shows could learn a lot from this show
Only 1 week left now 😔..... then 🤔.... we will see 🎶🎭❤️
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Post by david on Nov 13, 2021 17:43:49 GMT
Made a return visit this afternoon and for me this watch was even better than the first. With a fantastic audience providing a great atmospher, with lots of us dancing away in our seats and joining in during “Delilah” “. In my opinion this is still a 5⭐️ show. Having sat front row for the concert experience, sitting in Row J for todays performance, it allowed me to get a better appreciation of the show’s more technical aspects in the lighting and video design and certainly they are impressive.
The cast were just as great today both in the acting and singing and got another standing ovation at the end. This show really has hit on a winning formula for a jukebox musical. Hopefully there will be news soon about a UK tour or a WE transfer soon.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 13, 2021 17:49:44 GMT
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Post by showgirl on Nov 13, 2021 17:50:05 GMT
Also just seen the matinee, from row G (perfect view), and my only visit but well worth the trip - and the wait. Also really refreshing to go somewhere other than London for once, even if to another city & via London.
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Post by david on Nov 13, 2021 18:25:21 GMT
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 13, 2021 19:14:25 GMT
I can tell! I think we have to promote you to TheatreBoard U.K. Reporter. For this you will get DOUBLE what we’re paying you now 👍🏻🙂. We used to have a Northern Reporter called Paul… no idea what he’s up to these days 🤷🏻♂️ |
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Post by robertb213 on Nov 13, 2021 22:52:34 GMT
Still some good availability for tomorrow's final performance in the rear 5 rows, £34.50 and £26.50. Has anyone sat this far back, if so how's the view and legroom?
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Post by drowseychap on Nov 14, 2021 2:06:55 GMT
So later today Sunday we say goodbye to WNPC ... I’m so glad a lot of you got to see the show and got to see what I did on that first performance 🎭 I couldn’t resist so going to the last show .... 6 times in total ... I’ve seen many shows multiple times but on my 35 yrs of theatre going never one show in such quick succession
It really is a top class show quality in every department and with lots a humour rainbow of colour and huge heart ❤️
The most enjoyable night in theatre for many a year
West end here it comes x 🎶🎭❤️🤞
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Post by drowseychap on Nov 14, 2021 2:08:49 GMT
Still some good availability for tomorrow's final performance in the rear 5 rows, £34.50 and £26.50. Has anyone sat this far back, if so how's the view and legroom? Leg room anywhere in the Rep is good as seats are stadium style like many cinemas are now .... from the back few rows you will still get pretty good view and get the full effects of projections and lighting 👍 I’m in that section for the last show |
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Post by sprampster on Nov 14, 2021 10:19:20 GMT
Still some good availability for tomorrow's final performance in the rear 5 rows, £34.50 and £26.50. Has anyone sat this far back, if so how's the view and legroom? Honestly if anyone has the chance to catch the last show this afternoon I would say go ! It is just an outstanding show plus you can see this has been put together with real care and love for musical theatre! If I had the money I would invest in this kick out Cinderella and put this in the New London where it would have a very healthy run !! So def go ! We had a blast and congratulations to all the cast and crew you have a HIT |
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Post by showgirl on Nov 14, 2021 12:12:00 GMT
I haven't read the novel so don't know how truthful to it the script is (certain parts of the adaptation did seem likely to have been pretty free) but one of the things I really liked was how many good roles there were for the supporting cast and how many sub-plots relating to them. Definitely not just a couple of leading roles and I enjoyed some of the other performances almost more than those of Mary and Tom.
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Post by robertb213 on Nov 14, 2021 13:08:46 GMT
Unfortunately I can't make it now but I hope those attending today have a great time. Hopefully it'll have a further life on tour or in London and I'll catch it then.
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Post by marob on Nov 14, 2021 19:59:15 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2021 21:31:19 GMT
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Post by drowseychap on Nov 14, 2021 22:08:40 GMT
Found this of the final bows from today wow 🤩 I was there it really was Electric atmosphere x hope this isn’t the last we see if this Fab show
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Post by drowseychap on Nov 15, 2021 1:00:05 GMT
Found this clearer clip from a few days ago ❤️🎶🎭
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Post by stokerob on Nov 15, 2021 11:17:33 GMT
Found this of the final bows from today wow 🤩 I was there it really was Electric atmosphere x hope this isn’t the last we see if this Fab show I have spoken to the producer and there is interest in London and New York for What's New Pussycat. So I guess its watch this space time. |
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Post by mkb on Feb 1, 2023 12:50:39 GMT
Attending the Birmingham Rep on Thursday evening, little did I know that I had booked for the 50th anniversary - to the day - of the venue's inaugural production at the current site. We were all handed a celebratory card with a packet of sweets, and Co-Artistic Director Sean Foley began the night with a seven-minute speech extolling the virtues of the city's only professional producing house. Graham Winteringham, the 98-year old architect of the Rep, is a regular attendee and was here to enjoy the latest show. He was received with warm applause from the near-full audience. It turns out that the answer to the question What's New Pussycat? is a front door. Despite being part of the original design, the Rep has never had one, being blocked by the local planners. Fifty years later, that omission is being rectified, and most of the front of house is currently hidden behind hoardings while work continues. But what of Pussycat? A retelling of Henry Fielding's 1749 novel The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, transplanted to 1960s London, and set to the music and lyrics of songs popularised by Welsh baritone and former tax exile Tom Jones, what could go wrong? Astonishingly, nothing at all. In fact, the whole affair is a work of genius, a jukebox musical like no other. The kaleidoscopic set and lighting design at once signal that we're here to have fun, and have fun we do. A strong cast are clearly having a ball too, with special mention to Ashley Campbell as Mr Partridge, Rebekah Hinds as The Girl In The Polka Dot Dress, and Harry Kershaw as William Blifil, who all deliver comedy par excellence. Janet Bird's dazzling Technicolour costumes and Arlene Phillips' energetic choreography are a treat for the eyes; the orchestrations and sound design similarly reward the ears. My feet just wouldn't stay still, tapping along to tunes mainly familiar, some less so, but always having surprisingly apposite lyrics. This is 100% theatrical tonic to counter the blues of the real world. Go see it! You won't regret it. Five stars. Act 1: 19:13-20:16 Act 2: 20:41-21:35 (Scheduled start was 19:00, but is normally 19:30. There is ample time before the last weekday train back to London if anyone fancies a trip up.) I was saddened to see a Tweet from the Rep yesterday that Graham Winteringham has died at the age of 99. |
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