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Post by Phantom of London on Aug 17, 2017 0:02:21 GMT
Anyone thinking of going, your experience will be a lot better if you go prepared, unprepared and your experience can be miserable and you will end up hating the show and theatre and more than likely won't want to go back. These little steps will help you;
When the sun goes down and you are sitting inactive it gets cold even on a very hot day, so would recommend a FLEECE
Also take a light ANORAK in case of light rain.
A BLACK BIN LINER is also helpful to cover you legs, if it rains.
Because of the natural surroundings there is a lot of insects, so good to take INSCECT REPELLENT.
Also have a HAND TOWEL to wipe your seat, if it rains and dry yourself also.
If you feel the cold still a BLANKET may come in handy.
For the afternoon it maybe advised to take a SUN HAT and SUN CREAM.
You are more than likely to enter Regent's Park from Baker Street, where there is a Tescos and Sainsburys, also a very small Marks and Spencers that sells Sandwiches and light snacks only Also there are several Pret A Mangers dotted around a Baker Street, always good to take a little picnic hamper and indulge yourself (you deserve it), food is available in the theatre and there is a little cafeteria just outside on the inner circle.
There are no cash machine near the theatre, the nearest is Baker Street.
Most importantly have FUN!!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2017 0:17:08 GMT
Not exactly about this production but certainly relevant to the show's history, I lucked upon last week on YouTube of what was possibly the first ever TV performance of Superstar by Murray Head on a David Frost Show episode from November 1969. Also found the likely first UK TV appearance of Dame Edna from July 22nd 1969 (Day after moon landings).
If you can post links on here, I can dig them out if people would like to see the Superstar one in particular. Edna was hit and miss then but it is great to see how the act evolved into one of the greatest comedy characters of her era.
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Post by frosty on Aug 17, 2017 12:04:45 GMT
Saw it Saturday, perfect weather, no issues with the show, just as good as last year, absolutely loved it, Tyrone is amazing. Blood and glitter all over the shop. I love Regents Park Theatre, taking a picnic and lashings of prosecco and just having a grand old time. I was talking to some American tourists who hadn't been there before and didn't know what to expect - they were suitably impressed. Good tips from Phantom above, we were lucky with the weather, but if you're not, then be prepared. An emergency poncho might not be very fetching, but does come in handy if it rains.
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Post by liverpool54321 on Aug 17, 2017 13:47:27 GMT
Pleased you got a ticket and enjoyed the outdoors and experienced the magic of that special venue. Sorry you had a stoppage, but that is one thing I love about this theatre and that is that how random performances can be, for instance you could have a helicopter fly low over, which I had on Tueasday or a skein of geese overhead, or when the sun goes down bats flying around the stage. Did you go with your wife? If so did your wife manage the seating okay? I reckon out of any venue in London, this theatre earn the most money on foods and drinks? This was me on my own as we tend to live up in North Norfolk July to December so I get my fix mid-week when working in London. I had a look round for wheelchair space but couldn't spot it. I expect for now the drive time from south London for a matinee would be too prohibitive for my wife. Shame as I'm sure she would love the setting. i think high % of audience appreciated technical break given the numbers who made a dash for the loos. |
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Post by showbizkid on Aug 17, 2017 14:17:14 GMT
I saw this show last night. What suddenly came to me was - if this show was staged now for the first time would it be banned?? I've seen JCS so many times in so many productions but society changes, terrorism changes us. To see a bloody Jesus being crucified to rock music (gold glitter aside) for the first time shocked me. I almooooost thought it was offensive or crass (and I'm an atheist!). It's become a global hit very much because of its time and I know it was controversial then. But last night the authenticity and raw direction of the piece really opened that up.
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Post by Phantom of London on Aug 17, 2017 15:41:51 GMT
Got lucky and managed to get a return after about 15m wait. Row C, seat 22 - just about the perfect place in theatre as most of the action seemed to take place directly in front of us. Aside from 15m technical halt during first half when main mics failed it was a great night. Never seen it before or been to the theatre. Drew McOnie choreography revelation after Bat Out Of Hell last week. Tyrone probably edged it on biggest cheer. 3rd show I've seen him in that I am aware of. All round a very good performance and really enjoyed the outdoor setting. Glad you enjoyed it, but frustrated you couldn't share it!!!! Given the information that theatremonkey gives above on wheelchair spaces and sure they will be as accommodating for your wife. If you do decide to drive up and I can do it in an 60-80 min from Bexleyheath, which is also in Southeast london. Just outside on the Inner Circle, there are disabled bays, if you have a badge, I point this out as this must be one of the most accessible theatres in London for parking. |
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Post by wickedgrin on Aug 17, 2017 19:00:09 GMT
I saw this show last night. What suddenly came to me was - if this show was staged now for the first time would it be banned?? I've seen JCS so many times in so many productions but society changes, terrorism changes us. To see a bloody Jesus being crucified to rock music (gold glitter aside) for the first time shocked me. I almooooost thought it was offensive or crass (and I'm an atheist!). It's become a global hit very much because of its time and I know it was controversial then. But last night the authenticity and raw direction of the piece really opened that up. Oh there were HUGE protests outside the Palace Theatre when it originally opened. Every night! Times change thank goodness. |
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Post by frontrowcentre on Aug 17, 2017 22:52:19 GMT
Yes It was very controversial back on the day because of how it portrays the relationship between Maria Magdalena and Jesus
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2017 23:23:31 GMT
I'm surprised it wasn't somewhat controversial for the relationship between Jesus and Judas. I mean, I've always seen it as a little bit homoerotic in the passion Judas has for Jesus! And his ultimate betrayal coming out of jealousy for his relationship with Mary whatshername and the jealousy he felt toward them both. Just me? Okii, as you were.  |
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Post by Phantom of London on Aug 17, 2017 23:25:58 GMT
Saw it Saturday, perfect weather, no issues with the show, just as good as last year, absolutely loved it, Tyrone is amazing. Blood and glitter all over the shop. I love Regents Park Theatre, taking a picnic and lashings of prosecco and just having a grand old time. I was talking to some American tourists who hadn't been there before and didn't know what to expect - they were suitably impressed. Good tips from Phantom above, we were lucky with the weather, but if you're not, then be prepared. An emergency poncho might not be very fetching, but does come in handy if it rains. Poncho would be perfect, was going to put Cargol but wasn't sure how to spell it, so sod it I put anorak to save blushes. |
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Post by showbizkid on Aug 18, 2017 6:15:54 GMT
I saw this show last night. What suddenly came to me was - if this show was staged now for the first time would it be banned?? I've seen JCS so many times in so many productions but society changes, terrorism changes us. To see a bloody Jesus being crucified to rock music (gold glitter aside) for the first time shocked me. I almooooost thought it was offensive or crass (and I'm an atheist!). It's become a global hit very much because of its time and I know it was controversial then. But last night the authenticity and raw direction of the piece really opened that up. Oh there were HUGE protests outside the Palace Theatre when it originally opened. Every night! Times change thank goodness. I'm aware of the huge protests years ago, yes. It interests me what would happen if it opened today. We do live in a far more PC, religiously sensitive world.. it's fascinating! I think we just see it as a rock opera and accept that rock torture death and the bible can all go together. |
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Post by TallPaul on Aug 18, 2017 8:43:55 GMT
Saw it Saturday, perfect weather, no issues with the show, just as good as last year, absolutely loved it, Tyrone is amazing. Blood and glitter all over the shop. I love Regents Park Theatre, taking a picnic and lashings of prosecco and just having a grand old time. I was talking to some American tourists who hadn't been there before and didn't know what to expect - they were suitably impressed. Good tips from Phantom above, we were lucky with the weather, but if you're not, then be prepared. An emergency poncho might not be very fetching, but does come in handy if it rains. Poncho would be perfect, was going to put Cargol but wasn't sure how to spell it, so sod it I put anorak to save blushes. What did the French do for us? They gave us the cagoule!! What did the Greenland Eskimos do for us? They gave us the anorak!! |
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Post by Phantom of London on Aug 18, 2017 14:32:42 GMT
I work by Regent's Park and have just heard a rumble of thunder, so would definitely take a French Greenland Eskimo!!!!
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Post by alicechallice on Aug 22, 2017 10:33:16 GMT
Would anybody be able to tell me what the programme price is for this?
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Post by alicechallice on Aug 22, 2017 12:08:52 GMT
£4 - discounted to £3 if you are a Park Friends scheme member. Thanks, monkey! |
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Post by RedRose on Aug 26, 2017 12:48:09 GMT
I know a lot of songs but it was the first time I saw a whole production. Only issue I have as a Christian with the piece itself is the strange ending. The story should not end with the death.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Aug 26, 2017 14:40:34 GMT
Saw this last night- stunning. I don't like it as a musical but this is as good a production as it will ever get.
Needless to say Tyrone Huntley absolutely walks away with it.
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Post by tom on Aug 26, 2017 16:09:33 GMT
I know a lot of songs but it was the first time I saw a whole production. Only issue I have as a Christian with the piece itself is the strange ending. The story should not end with the death. As a non-Christian I prefer the musical the way it is. Nothing in the musical shows Jesus to actually be the son of God. It is shown as it could feasibly have happened and how I personally imagine it would be. If he rose again then it would be as far fetched as Wicked! (Obviously this is my opinion and I am not saying others aren't entitled to their own) |
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Post by steve10086 on Aug 26, 2017 16:55:57 GMT
I know a lot of songs but it was the first time I saw a whole production. Only issue I have as a Christian with the piece itself is the strange ending. The story should not end with the death. As a non-Christian I prefer the musical the way it is. Nothing in the musical shows Jesus to actually be the son of God. It is shown as it could feasibly have happened and how I personally imagine it would be. If he rose again then it would be as far fetched as Wicked! (Obviously this is my opinion and I am not saying others aren't entitled to their own) Exactly! It's the story of what (apparently) actually happened. Tacking on all the hocus pocus stuff at the end would make it ridiculous. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2017 17:12:41 GMT
I know a lot of songs but it was the first time I saw a whole production. Only issue I have as a Christian with the piece itself is the strange ending. The story should not end with the death. Perhaps they could do some cross-show pollination and have Declan turn up in 'Follies' singing 'I'm Still Here'? |
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Post by David J on Aug 26, 2017 18:31:00 GMT
Finally seeing this
Tyrone Huntley is off tonight, with Joshua Dever undertudying
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Post by Ade on Aug 26, 2017 22:47:31 GMT
Finally seeing this Tyrone Huntley is off tonight, with Joshua Dever undertudying This a scheduled holiday or ill? I saw it last night and he definitely seemed to be struggling on some of the notes. Although he was still brilliant despite that. |
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Post by dazzerlump on Aug 26, 2017 23:32:18 GMT
I didn't see the show last year, but how does the new Mary compare?
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Post by Peach on Aug 27, 2017 8:40:20 GMT
The story should not end with the death. I thought this version ended up with the strongest idea of resurrection, and indeed the hope of Christianity that sprang from it? That's how I remember it from last year, anyway? I agree. That's the idea I get from it. After Jesus is taken down from the cross he stands straight surrounded by the cast and they turn to look at the illuminated cross as the final notes sound. |
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Post by Stasia on Aug 27, 2017 9:41:15 GMT
The story should not end with the death. I thought this version ended up with the strongest idea of resurrection, and indeed the hope of Christianity that sprang from it? That's how I remember it from last year, anyway? Basically the fact that Jesus stands among his apostles while the final notes sound speaks for those who need the "resurrection" and doesn't make it in your eyes who what the story to be "more as if could happened". I like that it works both ways! Also saw a show on Friday. Loved all the tiny details added since last year. Loving Tim Newman as Simon!!! So happy I have 2 more tix to see it again 😍 |
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