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Post by Phantom of London on May 18, 2016 11:12:53 GMT
See this is playing the Theatre Royal, Brighton.
Toying with the idea of seeing this tonight, as a bit stranded in Chichester because of the strike on Southern Railways, but reckon I can get to Brighton before curtain, not possible to make it back to London to see something.
Anyone seen this yet? Any idea of the fun times?
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Post by avenueqresident on May 18, 2016 11:29:43 GMT
Is this a play with a music or a musical?
Looks a lot like Scottish Schoolgirls crossed with Spring Awakening
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2016 11:33:25 GMT
A play with music, raucous and very rude in parts; it's a Lee Hall script (which will give you a good idea as to style). Much more earthy and less poetic than Spring Awakening, also uses pre-existing music not newly written songs.
Performances are outstanding, lots of ELO songs, I loved it!
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Post by Phantom of London on May 18, 2016 12:36:02 GMT
Thanks for that and appreciated.
I love Lee Hall, obviously I thought Billy Elliot is outstanding. But also thought the Pitman Painters was great.
Learned since this runs for 90 minutes with no interval, which has really fallen in my lap, as I say there is a very limited train service from Chichester today, because of the strike, I was originally planning o get back to London to see My Mother Said I Never Should at the St James, but because of the strike this isn't possible. But noticed that this is on at Brighton and with a 90 minute run time perfect for me to get back to London at a reasonable time, via the Gatwick Express.
So really the strike forced my hand here, but in a great way, prefer to see this than what I planned to see.
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Post by peelee on May 18, 2016 12:39:02 GMT
I see that it is coming to the National Theatre in London, running from 08 August to 01 October.
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Post by Phantom of London on May 19, 2016 18:26:10 GMT
A play with music, raucous and very rude in parts; it's a Lee Hall script (which will give you a good idea as to style). Much more earthy and less poetic than Spring Awakening, also uses pre-existing music not newly written songs. Performances are outstanding, lots of ELO songs, I loved it! That should be "Raucous", with a capital "R", just thank heavens I am not prudish. With the amount of x rated script, played out in front of the statue of Mary, this will be guaranteed to get Quentin Letts on his soap box, by the time it reaches the National, I imagine you will read something like: 'A National DISGRACE: Sleazy. Amoral. And Paid by you!' Which for me gives it am extra tick, as theatre should challenge you. The show itself was mildly enjoyable, but even with the amount of profanity in it, I still wasn't shocked, for me though it is all about the story, which held me firmly earthbound. 3 Stars |
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Post by infofreako on May 19, 2016 18:34:34 GMT
I was considering catching this on Saturday. Is it worth doing so?
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2016 19:58:41 GMT
With this and The Threepenny Opera with a plethora of swearing Letts may just explode, especially as the latter is via his pet hate Simon Stephens.
Five stars in the Brighton Argus for this though, also a good Exeunt review but they do mention the audience seeming to laugh at rather than with, which I find strange. In Edinburgh It came across as an all too plausible celebration of teenage hedonism not a satire of 'those rude Scots'.
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Post by stevej678 on Jun 2, 2016 22:24:07 GMT
Completely blown away by this at the Liverpool Playhouse tonight. The 1 hour 50 minutes (no interval) absolutely flew by.
This is a triumph on every level but first and foremost what stands out are the incredible performances from the young cast. All six actresses are flawless. From rousing, soaring vocals to exquisite comic timing, superb characterisation and the full gamut of emotions. So, so impressive.
Highlighting individuals seems almost superfluous but Karen Fishwick as Kay and Dawn Sievewright as Fionnula have terrific stage presence and are utterly compelling and captivating to watch. Melissa Allan gives a beautifully understated, perfectly pitched portrayal of Orla. And I loved the attitude and swagger Kirsty MacLaren brought to Manda.
If the performances are individually outstanding, as an ensemble they're arguably even better. I haven't seen alchemy like this on stage since the original London cast of Once.
Beg, steal or borrow to see this at the National or book to see it in Liverpool right now!
*****
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2016 7:47:20 GMT
I mean, you don't need to beg, steal or borrow to see it at the NT, you can just book it.  Glad to hear it's great though, looking forward to seeing it in August! |
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Post by alece10 on Jun 3, 2016 9:55:56 GMT
Have booked to see this in August at the NT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2016 12:18:49 GMT
Yes, booked for this in September... (What does it say about my theatre-going habits now that I chose the 5.30 performance, not the 9.00?!)
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2016 12:36:22 GMT
I went for the 5:30 performance on the grounds that if I don't break any limbs in the meantime I can *probably* make it to the Olivier for a 7:30 Threepenny Opera. What does that say about *my* theatre-going habits? |
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Post by showgirl on Jun 3, 2016 12:49:43 GMT
I also chose the 5.30 pm performance, in the hope that I can fit in an early matinee beforehand, as the evening time is hopelessly late. There is only one proper matinee, and so early (2.30 pm) that I probably cannot fit in a film beforehand - what bizarre scheduling!
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Post by Phantom of London on Jun 3, 2016 19:44:21 GMT
Still think about this, 2 weeks later, sign of a good or powerful play.
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Post by kirstylovesmusicals on Jul 17, 2016 14:15:44 GMT
I saw this in Newcastle on Thursday. A very moving piece despite all the swearing. I enjoyed it, took me the first 5 minutes to be able to understand the strong Scottish accents. The music was great and all the girls did an excellent job characterising people they knew. I was very moved by the girl playing Orla who was the understudy. People in London or around should make the trip to the National to see it
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Post by PhantomNcl on Jul 18, 2016 9:55:02 GMT
I saw it in Newcastle this week too. It took me a while to 'tune in' to the accents as well. While there is a LOT of swearing, after a while it just fit in with the characters and it became a part of who they were, so didn't stand out so much. The singing is excellent, and forms a nice contrast to the harshness of the spoken parts.
I totally agree about the girl playing Orla (Joanne McGuinness), she was superb. It took me a while to realise where I'd seen the girl playing Kylah, then it clicked - the last time I saw her she was firing ping pong balls into the audience as Cynthia in Priscilla :-)
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Post by alece10 on Jul 18, 2016 16:27:57 GMT
Going to see this next month at the NT. Just a bit concerned that someone just posted that they found it "moving". I was hoping to see a rude funny play with songs. I'm very shallow and don't do "moving" especially on a hot August night. 😁
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Post by PhantomNcl on Jul 19, 2016 10:10:06 GMT
Going to see this next month at the NT. Just a bit concerned that someone just posted that they found it "moving". I was hoping to see a rude funny play with songs. I'm very shallow and don't do "moving" especially on a hot August night. 😁 Don't worry - it's 2% moving and 98% filth ;-) |
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Post by alece10 on Jul 19, 2016 11:43:52 GMT
Going to see this next month at the NT. Just a bit concerned that someone just posted that they found it "moving". I was hoping to see a rude funny play with songs. I'm very shallow and don't do "moving" especially on a hot August night. 😁 Don't worry - it' s 2% moving and 98% filth ;-) Then it's right up my street. Thanks |
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Post by eppy on Jul 20, 2016 9:17:11 GMT
I saw this last week at my local theatre and would urge anyone in the London area to try and catch it when it's there (from start August) it's choc full of profanity and crudeness but I loved the music, storyline and acting  |
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Post by jek on Jul 21, 2016 12:55:44 GMT
Having read the comments here I have just booked to take my 15 year old daughter to see this next month. From what has been said here, and the trailer, it looks right up her street. If you are taking a teen to the National don't miss out on the half price tickets for week night and matinee performances. I found it quite difficult to work out how to get these - it's very easy to miss. After selecting your tickets you have to go to the selected ticket 'bar' to say that a ticket should be a concessionary one. I'm sure it never used to be that complicated.
For those with a penchant for bolshy Scottish teen girls (mine was born in Edinburgh but is now thoroughly London!) the excellent Cora Bissett Glasgow Girls is returning to Stratford East this September. We loved that back in 2013.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2016 12:50:31 GMT
Having read the comments here I have just booked to take my 15 year old daughter to see this next month. From what has been said here, and the trailer, it looks right up her street. If you are taking a teen to the National don't miss out on the half price tickets for week night and matinee performances. I found it quite difficult to work out how to get these - it's very easy to miss. After selecting your tickets you have to go to the selected ticket 'bar' to say that a ticket should be a concessionary one. I'm sure it never used to be that complicated. For those with a penchant for bolshy Scottish teen girls (mine was born in Edinburgh but is now thoroughly London!) the excellent Cora Bissett Glasgow Girls is returning to Stratford East this September. We loved that back in 2013. It really is pushing embarrassment boundaries with the girls' behaviour (particularly sexual matters). As long as your daughter doesn't get embarrassed watching that with her Mum then you'll be fine, otherwise it might be useful to give her a reassuring heads up! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2016 8:49:15 GMT
Brilliant. Brilliant. Brilliant.
I knew nothing about it and booked a ticket for the first preview at the Dorfman last night. It's incredible. Rude. Moving. Funny. Just perfect.
This is one of the best things I've seen at the NT since Norris took over!
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Post by showgirl on Aug 9, 2016 11:28:14 GMT
Wow, maybe I should try to upgrade my cheap, awful ticket. But i have seen offers, too - quite wish I'd waited but thought this'd be such a hot ticket.
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Glad to hear it's great though, looking forward to seeing it in August!
