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Post by keekio2 on Sept 16, 2023 21:05:25 GMT
Catherine has been commenting on quite of performers posts lately
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Post by backtothetheatre on Sept 17, 2023 17:55:48 GMT
Catherine has been commenting on quite of performers posts lately She does. She follows Alex James Hatton, Sam Ferriday and the Bonnie and Clyde account. She turned 40 today so I would think she’s a bit old but it’s looking likely. Maybe she’s playing Blanche as I don’t think she’s a ‘singer singer’ is she? I guess it’s a smart move casting someone well known. As brilliant as the show is it’s not one that non theatre fans would immediately book to see in their local theatre so she might bring a few more people in. |
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Post by Jon on Sept 17, 2023 18:00:41 GMT
Catherine Tyldesley wouldn't able to commit for long if her upcoming TV series gets a second series.
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Post by backtothetheatre on Sept 17, 2023 18:08:50 GMT
Catherine Tyldesley wouldn't able to commit for long if her upcoming TV series gets a second series. Maybe she’ll only appear at certain venues. That seems to be a regular thing for ‘celebrities’ in theatre these days. |
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Post by Scswp on Sept 17, 2023 18:49:31 GMT
Catherine has been commenting on quite of performers posts lately She does. She follows Alex James Hatton, Sam Ferriday and the Bonnie and Clyde account. She turned 40 today so I would think she’s a bit old but it’s looking likely. Maybe she’s playing Blanche as I don’t think she’s a ‘singer singer’ is she? I guess it’s a smart move casting someone well known. As brilliant as the show is it’s not one that non theatre fans would immediately book to see in their local theatre so she might bring a few more people in. Blanche is definitely a role that needs a singer, I think. It’s not a straightforward singing role. |
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Post by backtothetheatre on Sept 17, 2023 19:00:21 GMT
She does. She follows Alex James Hatton, Sam Ferriday and the Bonnie and Clyde account. She turned 40 today so I would think she’s a bit old but it’s looking likely. Maybe she’s playing Blanche as I don’t think she’s a ‘singer singer’ is she? I guess it’s a smart move casting someone well known. As brilliant as the show is it’s not one that non theatre fans would immediately book to see in their local theatre so she might bring a few more people in. Blanche is definitely a role that needs a singer, I think. It’s not a straightforward singing role. Yes but if she is in it she is more likely to be Blanche as Bonnie is more demanding vocally. She is a strange choice and not who I would have thought of at all but if she can sing well then great. She might not be in it at all though this is just speculation. |
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Post by danb on Sept 17, 2023 19:44:25 GMT
She is very much a ‘quite good being Tammy Wynette on Stars In Their Eyes’ type shenanigan, rather than an outstanding musical theatre actress. More Prenger than Paige.
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Post by robertb213 on Sept 18, 2023 9:08:30 GMT
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Post by WireHangers on Sept 18, 2023 9:13:54 GMT
What a bizarre cast list. There’s three Clydes, two Bonnies, two Blanches, and people doing small stints. Unless you do a vast amount of research you’re never going to know who you will actually get. |
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Post by robertb213 on Sept 18, 2023 9:55:59 GMT
Yeah it's a bit strange. I kinda don't mind as I like seeing different portrayals across a tour, but if you want to see a specific person you definitely have to do some planning 😁 Between reviewing and volunteering I might end up seeing most of the combinations!
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Post by capybara on Sept 18, 2023 10:21:42 GMT
As a big fan of Catherine Tyldesley’s character in Corrie, this has me intrigued…
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Post by Jon on Sept 18, 2023 10:32:37 GMT
I'm guessing the producer are confident the Orchard and Royal and Derngate will be reopened in 2024.
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Post by westendwhistledown on Sept 18, 2023 10:32:59 GMT
Wish Jodie Steele was returning as Blanche, she was absolutely incredible!!!
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Post by sophie92 on Sept 18, 2023 11:00:57 GMT
On the B&C website, they’ve put the months that the different Clydes and Blanches are performing, but haven’t put venues e.g. Alex James Hatton is February-April and Danny Hatchard is April-October so don’t know when in April the changeover will happen
Edit to add: Looks like they’ve put it at the bottom of the What’s On Stage article. Alex will play Clyde up to and including Glasgow. Catherine starts the tour as Blanche, then Daisy takes over from Nottingham until Brighton, with Catherine returning for Birmingham onwards.
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Post by backtothetheatre on Sept 18, 2023 11:14:14 GMT
On the B&C website, they’ve put the months that the different Clydes and Blanches are performing, but haven’t put venues e.g. Alex James Hatton is February-April and Danny Hatchard is April-October so don’t know when in April the changeover will happen Alex’s last show is on 19 April and then Danny takes over until 12 October. Looks like from 14 October onwards they’ll either be another Clyde or it’s not been decided whether Alex or Danny will perform as the listings says ‘TBC as Clyde’. Catherine is Blanche until 11 May then Daisy takes over until 27 July. Catherine comes back on 3 September, (unless further dates are announced in between). Jaz Ellington will be on for Preacher until 20 July. So Katie Tonkinson and Sam Ferriday are the only principles doing the full tour. |
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Post by Being Alive on Sept 18, 2023 11:17:11 GMT
It's like you need a GCSE to work this out 😂
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Post by backtothetheatre on Sept 18, 2023 11:19:15 GMT
It's like you need a GCSE to work this out 😂 The press release was like reading a maths problem😂 |
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Post by leanne23 on Sept 18, 2023 14:03:51 GMT
Katie Tonkinson absolutely stole the show as Valkryie in BOOH, she has an astonishing voice. Very pleased for her to be getting her big break and I’m happy the casting directors didn’t go for a predictable fan fave. I found it a bit ‘meh’ at the Arts Theatre but this casting will definitely get me to revisit the show.
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Post by 42ndBlvd on Sept 18, 2023 22:41:00 GMT
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Post by max on Mar 4, 2024 14:15:48 GMT
Has anyone seen this tour? It's done a couple of dates now: Leicester and Guildford.
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Post by justafan on Mar 4, 2024 15:32:07 GMT
Has anyone seen this tour? It's done a couple of dates now: Leicester and Guildford. not yet but I’m going to see it Wednesday in Wolverhampton |
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Post by theatreliker on Mar 4, 2024 15:50:55 GMT
Saw it at Curve. Not my cup of tea.
The production and performances are enjoyable but the songs are completely forgettable.
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Post by max on Mar 4, 2024 21:28:56 GMT
Has anyone seen this tour? It's done a couple of dates now: Leicester and Guildford. not yet but I’m going to see it Wednesday in Wolverhampton Let us know what it's like. I didn't prioritise it high enough in London so missed it; may travel to a 'near London' venue if it seems worth it - but with travel costs I'll find out how many board members regularly feel. |
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Post by max on Mar 4, 2024 21:29:59 GMT
Saw it at Curve. Not my cup of tea. The production and performances are enjoyable but the songs are completely forgettable. Thanks - I'll check out the recording I think. I did see some Broadway youtube videos a long time ago which seemed promising, but I expect those were the pick of the songs, naturally. |
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