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Post by distantcousin on Sept 17, 2017 20:36:15 GMT
sorry i disagree, glenn close doesnt, neither did elaine paige. melodramatic yes, edging on deranged at times but always with grounds in reality. never 2d camp cheesy caricature I didn't say camp and cheesy - that's just an interpretation. But, similar to what BurlyBear says, it's a melodramatic role, full stop. There were many moments in the Glenn Close production that many in the the audience of the ENO laughed at her behaviour (when really they weren't supposed to) I'm mainly referring to the ends of both acts. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 17, 2017 21:00:07 GMT
He can only look better than the strange moobs I had to suffer at the Coliseum Xavier looked fine xwith his top off. He's an actor not a bodybuilder. What are you, the body police? |
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Post by theatreian on Sept 17, 2017 21:15:11 GMT
Have to agree with Burly. Michael looked good to me. Have met him a few times and he's a lovely guy too.
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Post by SageStageMgr on Sept 17, 2017 22:04:44 GMT
While we're on fat shaming, Craig Revel Horwood writes about this in his autobiography.
When he directed his version he specifically had Ben Goddard in mind for Joe, but he hadn't seen him for a while before phoning him up and asking him to come and read for it.
Anyway, when he turns up Craig says Ben was somewhat overweight and told him "you've got the part, if you get in shape - remember you open Act II in a bright red pair of speedos". I paraphrase but that was the gist.
He says that Ben went running every day, shed the pounds, got on the tanning beds and looked great in the speedos!
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Post by wickedgrin on Sept 17, 2017 22:45:14 GMT
Booked to see Danny Mac's trunks Sunset Boulevard at Milton Keynes.
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Post by distantcousin on Sept 18, 2017 11:52:59 GMT
While we're on fat shaming, Craig Revel Horwood writes about this in his autobiography. When he directed his version he specifically had Ben Goddard in mind for Joe, but he hadn't seen him for a while before phoning him up and asking him to come and read for it. Anyway, when he turns up Craig says Ben was somewhat overweight and told him "you've got the part, if you get in shape - remember you open Act II in a bright red pair of speedos". I paraphrase but that was the gist. He says that Ben went running every day, shed the pounds, got on the tanning beds and looked great in the speedos! Ben Goddard didn't wear swimming trunks on any of the 4 occasions I saw that production.
He wore a casual suit I seem to remember, and wore dark shades for the start of the song.
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Post by SageStageMgr on Sept 18, 2017 12:56:55 GMT
I guess he didn't shed the pounds after all... can't find the book now but I'll locate the passage and transcribe when I can.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 18, 2017 15:03:57 GMT
Perhaps a product of CRH's fevered imagination.
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Post by merryminstrel on Sept 19, 2017 0:29:21 GMT
Anyone here hoping to see the show in Nottingham will be disappointed. I received an email saying show cancelled at the Theatre Royal. Got my refund. Apparently the tour is finishing early so some venues cancelled. Managed to get two good seats for matinee at The Curve next week. Been waiting to see this show for ages.
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Post by steve10086 on Sept 19, 2017 9:43:19 GMT
Anyone here hoping to see the show in Nottingham will be disappointed. I received an email saying show cancelled at the Theatre Royal. Got my refund. Apparently the tour is finishing early so some venues cancelled. Managed to get two good seats for matinee at The Curve next week. Been waiting to see this show for ages. When was it due in Nottingham? Just wondering if any other stops have been cut. |
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Post by wickedgrin on Sept 19, 2017 10:02:38 GMT
This is worrying news. On the official tour website today Nottingham does not appear. The tour picks up in 2018 in Bristol on 9th January (without Danny Mac). The tour is scheduled to end on 5th May 2018 in Hull. However, there is a 3 week gap in the tour (most odd) between Plymouth ending on 17th March and Wimbledon commencing on 9th April.
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Post by merryminstrel on Sept 19, 2017 10:05:10 GMT
This is worrying news. On the official tour website today Nottingham does not appear. The tour picks up in 2018 in Bristol on 9th January (without Danny Mac). The tour is scheduled to end on 5th May 2018 in Hull. However, there is a 3 week gap in the tour (most odd) between Plymouth ending on 17th March and Wimbledon commencing on 9th April. Was due in Nottingham late May. Don't know if other venues have been cut. |
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Post by merryminstrel on Sept 19, 2017 10:06:41 GMT
Anyone here hoping to see the show in Nottingham will be disappointed. I received an email saying show cancelled at the Theatre Royal. Got my refund. Apparently the tour is finishing early so some venues cancelled. Managed to get two good seats for matinee at The Curve next week. Been waiting to see this show for ages. When was it due in Nottingham? Just wondering if any other stops have been cut. It was due in Nottingham late May 2018. Don't know if other venues are affected. |
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Post by jaymanc on Sept 19, 2017 10:10:03 GMT
Glasgow was originally listed from 28th May 2018 but it's now been removed from the website
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Post by christya on Sept 19, 2017 12:17:40 GMT
I booked tickets for 5th June 2018 for Sunderland. No sign of it on the website now and no email. Not impressed!
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Post by HereForTheatre on Sept 19, 2017 12:36:44 GMT
In regards to Danny and the pool scene. So anyone expecting tight skimpy trunks or shorts will be disappointed. Pretty standard baggy swimming shorts that were pretty long and also high waisted. Unless that was just the way he wore them for that particular performance.
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Post by d'James on Sept 19, 2017 12:45:09 GMT
Maybe the mankini stitching is taking longer than expected.
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Post by theatreian on Sept 19, 2017 17:08:15 GMT
Pretty standard baggy swimming shorts that were pretty long and also high waisted. That's disappointing. Was hoping to see a bit more of Danny than that. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 19, 2017 21:48:41 GMT
Problem is, Ria doesn't have the recognition factor. She might be brilliant but the name isn't going to sell any tickets and Danny Mac ain't enough on his own.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2017 22:03:55 GMT
Problem is, Ria doesn't have the recognition factor. She might be brilliant but the name isn't going to sell any tickets and Danny Mac ain't enough on his own. Is that affecting sales... leading to the tour getting cut short? |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 19, 2017 22:11:24 GMT
Problem is, Ria doesn't have the recognition factor. She might be brilliant but the name isn't going to sell any tickets and Danny Mac ain't enough on his own. Is that affecting sales... leading to the tour getting cut short? Well, we don't know do we. But ask anyone walking out of a theatre on a Saturday night if they know her name and I don't think you'd get a hugely positive response. Anyway, I was just chatting to centaured on messenger about this and we've recast Norma. And our decision would sell this tour out. You wont like it though.... |
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Post by d'James on Sept 19, 2017 22:13:16 GMT
Is that affecting sales... leading to the tour getting cut short? Well, we don't know do we. But ask anyone walking out of a theatre on a Saturday night if they know her name and I don't think you'd get a hugely positive response. Anyway, I was just chatting to centaured on messenger about this and we've recast Norma. And our decision would sell this tour out. You wont like it though.... Marti Pellow? |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 19, 2017 22:14:34 GMT
close...
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 19, 2017 22:14:51 GMT
(Not Glenn Close)
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2017 22:20:13 GMT
I'd have thought the name of the show was strong enough to sell this production, especially with the recent attention c/o the ENO and Broadway productions. I think this kind of show should be able to sell irregardless of principal casting, its a shame if not, given the rest of the dirge that is doing the rounds.
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