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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2016 19:31:41 GMT
I wondered ramin karimloo who is back in london for a bit
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Post by carmella1 on Jun 9, 2016 2:05:59 GMT
Well that did not take very long. Ramin is actually here for a one night performance in Kinky Boots.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2016 4:57:59 GMT
No need to be snarky. Its a role he wants to play, he likes limited runs, he is back after a time away and is a 'theatre name'. Was just a guess
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Post by wickedgrin on Jun 9, 2016 7:22:38 GMT
Are the ticket prices for this a bit steep for the Regents Park Theatre or is it my imagination. I don't remember paying as much for other stuff there although I might be wrong. Don't really want to pay those prices especially for a gig/grunge production!
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Post by horton on Jun 9, 2016 8:21:36 GMT
Who dropped out as Judas?
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Post by Peach on Jun 9, 2016 9:35:06 GMT
It wasn't Ramin.
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Post by d'James on Jun 9, 2016 9:50:01 GMT
Yes I was disappointed by how expensive it was.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 9, 2016 9:58:21 GMT
Especially as it's going to be semi staged. Which I assume from the "gig" reference. No costumes, no sets, that's £65 please.
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Post by samjane92 on Jun 9, 2016 10:32:07 GMT
Well that did not take very long. Ramin is actually here for a one night performance in Kinky Boots. Do you mean the palladium? Please tell more if he is involved with Kinky Boots. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2016 11:52:54 GMT
We're still waiting for mrmusicals to fill us in with the identity of the Judas that betrayed this production and walked. Or was he pushed?
Re the gig/grunge approach : this is hardly a new take. I mean, that appalling arena version was grunged up to the hilt. And the show's been gigged all over the world. That said, I can't wait to see it!
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Post by theatremiss on Jun 9, 2016 12:38:13 GMT
Dilemma now. I've never to RP Theatre and I was about to book, but kind of changed my mind a bit now
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Post by stanne on Jun 9, 2016 18:33:36 GMT
I've just got tickets for £36.50....they are apparently slightly restricted view, but I'll take my chances with them!
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Post by stanne on Jul 14, 2016 20:51:17 GMT
Does anyone have any idea what time the matinee is likely to finish?? I've booked for Saturday 23rd and I need to arrange trains. Can't see anything about the running time on the website!
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Post by d'James on Jul 15, 2016 22:07:55 GMT
Did anyone go tonight?
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Post by Steffi on Jul 16, 2016 0:20:46 GMT
I was there. Thought the cast was very good. Not totally sure about the production. I usually like Drew McOnie's choreography but I felt there was too much of it in there. It was almost a bit distracting at times.
Declan is very "folksy" as Jesus which works for me. Adored his Gethsemane. Tyrone is a great Judas in my opinion. Especially loved David's Pilate too.
It's definitely a very gig-like production. I felt like I was watching a concert and not a musical at times. The characters sometimes appeared a bit disconnected to me - the acting was good but due to the concert-like staging I was missing interaction between the characters during some songs.
Overall I enjoyed it for what it is. However, so much glitter. I've never seen such a glittery JCS in my life!
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 16, 2016 5:37:08 GMT
I have nooo desire to see this at all. Terrible musical and I really hope they choose something a bit more exciting next year.
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Post by Peach on Jul 16, 2016 8:09:43 GMT
Does anyone have any idea what time the matinee is likely to finish?? I've booked for Saturday 23rd and I need to arrange trains. Can't see anything about the running time on the website! About 4.15pm. |
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Post by Nelly on Jul 16, 2016 8:34:48 GMT
I was there. Thought the cast was very good. Not totally sure about the production. I usually like Drew McOnie's choreography but I felt there was too much of it in there. It was almost a bit distracting at times. Declan is very "folksy" as Jesus which works for me. Adored his Gethsemane. Tyrone is a great Judas in my opinion. Especially loved David's Pilate too. It's definitely a very gig-like production. I felt like I was watching a concert and not a musical at times. The characters sometimes appeared a bit disconnected to me - the acting was good but due to the concert-like staging I was missing interaction between the characters during some songs. Overall I enjoyed it for what it is. However, so much glitter. I've never seen such a glittery JCS in my life! Thanks for the review Steffi! I'm taking my mother who brought me up on JCS so am anxious about this production. |
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Post by Steffi on Jul 16, 2016 9:12:03 GMT
I've slept on it andI have an urge to go see it again. The cast really does it for me. The production itself is interesting but unless you go in expecting a choreographed concert it certainly has a few flaws.
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Post by stanne on Jul 17, 2016 21:10:39 GMT
Does anyone have any idea what time the matinee is likely to finish?? I've booked for Saturday 23rd and I need to arrange trains. Can't see anything about the running time on the website! About 4.15pm. Thanks!
I see David Thaxton has tweeted that this is one of the best productions he has ever been involved in. He hardly ever tweets about "work" so I am very excited to see this on Saturday.
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Post by Peach on Jul 18, 2016 8:29:18 GMT
Thanks!
I see David Thaxton has tweeted that this is one of the best productions he has ever been involved in. He hardly ever tweets about "work" so I am very excited to see this on Saturday.
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Post by longinthetooth on Jul 18, 2016 19:57:58 GMT
Cancelled tonight, apparently. "No power for sound. Very cross crowd" according to Baz.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2016 12:45:28 GMT
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Post by argon on Jul 20, 2016 13:48:39 GMT
felt much like a concert version with floor and hand mics being used, McOnie"s choreography solidified this making the experience as if watching a boy band ( take your pick Westkife, Take That ) with backing dancers.So I guess actors were not really needed.Improved in the second half by acting the narrative but seemed a bit too late. It a shame the cast are talented just the director decided obviously to go this way.
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Post by Nelly on Jul 20, 2016 13:57:27 GMT
I'm glad the cast seem to be up to the job as there's nothing worse than having a score you love, ruined. The production itself seems like a missed opportunity to do something creative with this unique space?
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