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Post by kyvai on Nov 4, 2022 4:56:36 GMT
I never spend on a programme, due to the cost and not wanting to have to manage them piling up anyway! Would just be more stuff to organise and store and one day agonise about decluttering.
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Post by JJShaw on Nov 4, 2022 22:26:48 GMT
Caught the show tonight, and sometimes word of mouth and online gushing is absolutely correct.
I was a little skeptical that it was going to be a little too sentimental for my liking, but I was cackling through the first half of the show, there are some fantastically funny lines written, and while it does touch on the more emotional side as it continues, it wasn't too much for me and was very enjoyable.
What I find most interesting, and hopefully they will get the chance, is that Rob possesses something rarely seen recently on the stage, and that is just raw, natural, charisma and likeability. If the camera loved them as a kid, the stage loves them now and with the right vehicles, they could (and should) be one of London's newest "name" actors. While we don't churn them out like Broadway does, and even then I don't quite know who will is in their new crop recently, but Rob had the audience eating out of the palm of their hand. True, that could be a very loyal and supportive audience already familiar with one of the many viral videos, but there was a spark in their eye and just a natural presence that drew you to them the whole time.
If you can catch one of the final four shows this weekend, I really suggest you try to do so. Whether this show has another revival I don't know, I could see his working relationship with Paul Taylor Mills mean that this could be a filler during the turbine or TOP if they want a 1-2 week gap filled and Rob is available, but it's roaringly funny and sweet, and above all is a chance to watch a one-person show with someone who can fully command your attention in a way that I think is becoming rarer these days.
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Post by Oleanna on Nov 8, 2022 23:37:23 GMT
This will be coming back for another run.
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Post by LaLuPone on Nov 8, 2022 23:43:50 GMT
This will be coming back for another run. Is this confirmed anywhere or just insider info? |
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Post by Oleanna on Nov 9, 2022 9:52:19 GMT
This will be coming back for another run. Is this confirmed anywhere or just insider info? The latter. |
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Post by zahidf on Dec 20, 2022 12:07:26 GMT
the show will now play for a strictly limited season at the Ambassadors Theatre in London's West End from 25 January 2023.
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Post by Mark on Dec 20, 2022 12:21:08 GMT
the show will now play for a strictly limited season at the Ambassadors Theatre in London's West End from 25 January 2023. So incredibly well deserved. 7 weeks is ambitious but I'm sure will do very well. |
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Post by Rory on Dec 20, 2022 12:24:46 GMT
Interesting that Bill Kenwright now co-producing this run.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Dec 20, 2022 12:51:34 GMT
very exciting news!
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Post by alece10 on Jan 27, 2023 10:53:37 GMT
I had been following Rob Madge on Instagram for a long time now especially for his very funny musical videos and (although I have only just realised) I saw him play Gavoche in the 25th Anniversary concert of Les Mis at the o2.
This is a great 1 man show (1 hour 5mins) of him talking and singing about his childhood with the help of lots of lovely childhood videos his parents made of him including Disney parades in the garden.
It is very funny but also quite sad in places when he talks about not fitting in and bullying at school but it is very uplifting and a really lovely evening.
Audience loved it with a full standing ovation at the end.
Also my first visit to the Ambassadors since its refurbishment - very well done and looks lovely inside. They have also added a lift which takes you down to the stalls and a disabled toilet by the stalls bar. Turns out I christened the lift yesterday as I was the very first person to use it.
Really recommend this show
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Post by greenandbrownandblue on Jan 29, 2023 19:35:27 GMT
I LOVED this in Edinburgh and want to go again. Is the stage still ridiculously high at the Ambassadors? I see the front row is £20...
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Post by alece10 on Jan 29, 2023 22:36:26 GMT
I LOVED this in Edinburgh and want to go again. Is the stage still ridiculously high at the Ambassadors? I see the front row is £20... I was 5 rows back and from what i could see it has high although there is quite a large gap between stage and front row. |
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Post by darreno on Jan 30, 2023 16:02:11 GMT
Saw this on Saturday, absolutely loved it! It works so well within the short run time. Nothing drags (ahem) and you can tell it has been put together with great care and attention to how the audience will receive it, not just how the writer wants it to be shown. Extremely emotional, I can't imagine keeping dry eyes at this one, if you do, you are far more stable than me. A perfect slice of camp theatre, this is one I would undoubtedly go to again.
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Post by drowseychap on Feb 16, 2023 1:57:57 GMT
Really want to see this what are the chances of getting rush tickets on a Saturday or day seats at the box office ? 👍
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Post by zahidf on Feb 16, 2023 11:08:01 GMT
Really want to see this what are the chances of getting rush tickets on a Saturday or day seats at the box office ? 👍 If youre quick, should be easy enough id have thought |
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Post by yokollama on Feb 17, 2023 16:30:04 GMT
How much is a programme? Do they offer posters or other merchandise? I've booked for closing night, but not sure I will go now that it coincides with the strike.
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Post by alece10 on Feb 17, 2023 16:49:28 GMT
How much is a programme? Do they offer posters or other merchandise? I've booked for closing night, but not sure I will go now that it coincides with the strike. The programme was either £5 or £6 can't quite remember. I think they also had the CD and possibly the script but I didn't see anything else. |
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Post by frosty on Feb 20, 2023 14:49:52 GMT
Really want to see this what are the chances of getting rush tickets on a Saturday or day seats at the box office ? 👍 I got 2 rush tickets for the matinee last Saturday, I had to persist on the app though, I kept refreshing and eventually got 2 tickets in row d of the circle. So glad I did, really enjoyed. |
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Post by ladidah on Feb 20, 2023 16:16:32 GMT
I want to see this, will try to go this week.
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Post by Rory on Feb 20, 2023 19:48:23 GMT
Extended until 1st April.
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Post by A.Ham on Feb 20, 2023 20:04:33 GMT
For those of you who’ve seen MSAQ at the Ambassador - would you recommend stalls row C or circle row A? (Same price, just unsure which’ll be better view given a high stage). Thank you!
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Post by drowseychap on Feb 25, 2023 23:02:29 GMT
Saw the show tonight circle was full bought tickets part of theatre week row F £25 noticed earlier seats still empty today on row C had been reduced to £25 also ?
Thought I was in the wrong seats when I arrived as seat plan reviews said it was a walkway and had extra leg room they must have put in extra seats ? As leg room was so tight excellent view though
Had a 7-8 min stop half way through tech difficulty but Rob picked it back to and soon had audience back in the palm of his hands wonderful 65 minutes loved every moment a truly special show 5/5 ⭐️ from me
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Post by edi on Feb 25, 2023 23:26:55 GMT
Is this a play? The trailer is all about singing and seems to imply it's a musical.
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Post by drowseychap on Feb 26, 2023 2:05:41 GMT
It’s one person show there is singing in it uses video screen to help tell his story it’s brilliant
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Post by fluxcapacitor on Feb 26, 2023 2:34:40 GMT
This is rather special, isn't it? The right performer, with the right show, at the right time. It's sweet, it's funny, it's cleverly constructed, has some catchy little tunes, and it has something really important and heartfelt to say.
Just a wonderfully done slice of theatre, and kudos to Rob (and the team around them) for making such a success of it.
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