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Post by intoanewlife on Oct 3, 2022 11:36:34 GMT
Oh poo! I was hoping to do a theatre weekend in Manchester with this and Let the Right One In but it's finished  |
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Post by cmundo1972 on Oct 3, 2022 18:08:27 GMT
Completely agree with MKB, really well done, very slick, comical, well cast production. I’m extremely critically of most dross these days but i thoroughly enjoyed this.
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Post by djdan14 on Oct 6, 2022 20:23:06 GMT
So we thinking Shaftesbury then?
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Post by andypandy on Oct 6, 2022 20:36:06 GMT
I saw this in Manchester - super funny, great performances and set. Music wasn't much but it was a super afternoon. I hope it comes to London. I just wish it has a better score (Back to the Future issues!)
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Post by danb on Oct 6, 2022 21:16:08 GMT
It was their first choice appaz and if they can wait til April who knows? Would they do a little tour first to drum up word of mouth; do the big atg venues maybe? Is the set tourable?
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Post by sph on Oct 6, 2022 22:04:28 GMT
Awkward time to tour though for a few months, since many larger theatres will be tied up with panto and also they probably won't want to oversaturate the market with their product before trying to open it in London.
April is a long time to wait to get a theatre though. It's a substantial gap to keep everyone on hold for.
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Post by Jon on Oct 6, 2022 22:51:06 GMT
Awkward time to tour though for a few months, since many larger theatres will be tied up with panto and also they probably won't want to oversaturate the market with their product before trying to open it in London. April is a long time to wait to get a theatre though. It's a substantial gap to keep everyone on hold for. Not to mention touring theatres have shows booked months if not years in advance. There's not really much they can do TBH a lot of the bigger theatres are simply not available, it's either wait or compromise the show by squeezing into an unsuitable venue. |
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Post by sph on Oct 6, 2022 23:09:35 GMT
Yes and I do hope they wait. I would love to see Mrs Doubtfire in London and while I'm not overly familiar with the Shaftesbury it does seem like the best fit out of all the options.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 7, 2022 6:38:38 GMT
I would guess that this will go to the Shaftesbury.
The producers were fully expecting a pause while they waited for a theatre to become available, and I suspect that April next year may be sooner than they expected.
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Post by Mark on Oct 7, 2022 16:48:26 GMT
How often (if ever?) has it happened where 2 shows have played the same venue in New York/West End, one after the other. Because that could very well be the case here.
Aladdin/Poppins at the Edward/New Amsterdam is the closest thing I can think of.
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Post by Jon on Oct 7, 2022 18:01:51 GMT
I would guess that this will go to the Shaftesbury. The producers were fully expecting a pause while they waited for a theatre to become available, and I suspect that April next year may be sooner than they expected. If the show isn't ready to come in straight away then it wouldn't be difficult for the Shaftesbury to find a short filler or even close for refurbishment as they've been doing it slowly for the last few years. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 7, 2022 18:05:54 GMT
I would guess that this will go to the Shaftesbury. The producers were fully expecting a pause while they waited for a theatre to become available, and I suspect that April next year may be sooner than they expected. Oh Mr B, you were adamant that it wouldn’t be going ANYwhere in the WE a few weeks ago because it’s rubbish and wasn’t selling! |
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Post by johnie21 on Oct 7, 2022 20:28:40 GMT
I'm sure Gabe will defo return as Daniel/Doubtfire. I'm Hoping most of the leading cast return. Unsure if Cameron Blakeley will be returning as Frank Hillard. As he has recently been announced for Newsies. Which is running at least till February. But I can defo see it extending.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 7, 2022 20:47:46 GMT
I would guess that this will go to the Shaftesbury. The producers were fully expecting a pause while they waited for a theatre to become available, and I suspect that April next year may be sooner than they expected. Oh Mr B, you were adamant that it wouldn’t be going ANYwhere in the WE a few weeks ago because it’s rubbish and wasn’t selling! That was before this theatre became free |
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Oct 7, 2022 22:44:04 GMT
Oh Mr B, you were adamant that it wouldn’t be going ANYwhere in the WE a few weeks ago because it’s rubbish and wasn’t selling! That was before this theatre became free One of the great myths of the west end is that things are planned out months/years in advance - when sometimes these situations can change at the last second. look at the spring awakening transfer falling through ! |
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Post by sph on Oct 20, 2022 0:30:19 GMT
Well, I heard a tiny bit of inside knowledge and it's definitely coming...
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 21, 2022 18:06:00 GMT
Just spoke to a friend who is involved in the show. Definitely going into the Shaftesbury, Feb/March
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Post by Jon on Oct 21, 2022 18:27:50 GMT
Just spoke to a friend who is involved in the show. Definitely going into the Shaftesbury, Feb/March &Juliet isn't closing until late March unless they've decided to bring it forward. |
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Post by Mark on Oct 21, 2022 18:28:04 GMT
Just spoke to a friend who is involved in the show. Definitely going into the Shaftesbury, Feb/March &Juliet already announced its closing 25th March. Are you suggesting that will close even earlier now? |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 21, 2022 19:13:49 GMT
Sorry- I mean April/May!!
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Post by Mark on Nov 12, 2022 12:55:39 GMT
Getting announced next week by the looks of it.
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Post by alece10 on Nov 12, 2022 18:18:19 GMT
Are all the meringues being sent out a hint?
Seem to remember something about a pie in the face in the film.
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Post by stuartmcd on Nov 12, 2022 18:20:24 GMT
Are all the meringues being sent out a hint? Seem to remember something about a pie in the face in the film. That and they’ve also been sent dressing gowns with Mrs Doubtfire written on them |
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Post by idinafanzel on Nov 12, 2022 19:18:30 GMT
Opening May at the Shaftsbury
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Post by mkb on Nov 12, 2022 23:38:36 GMT
Who is being sent meringues and dressing gowns?
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