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Post by n1david on May 27, 2016 10:21:53 GMT
...to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures" by Tony Kushner
exceeds the maximum threat title length. And the play seems to live up to the length given it ran nearly four hours in New York.
Coming to the Hampstead Theatre, 16 Oct - 26 Nov.
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2016 10:38:09 GMT
Oof! That'll be a matinee then. Though I do note that starting times are 2pm and 7pm, which is notably earlier in the day for an Upstairs production, so that's nice.  |
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Post by Jon on May 27, 2016 10:59:49 GMT
It's three hours 45 minutes with two intervals so it's a long play.
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2016 11:04:57 GMT
Ah Tony, brevity is not your forte.
I'm very excited to finally get to see this play though.
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2016 11:07:31 GMT
I had thought 2016's habit of super-long plays was beginning to wane. I see now I was foolish to dare hope.
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Post by Jon on May 27, 2016 11:15:25 GMT
I had thought 2016's habit of super-long plays was beginning to wane. I see now I was foolish to dare hope. Richard III and Oil at the Almeida are likely to be super long since they've got 7pm start time. |
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2016 11:16:55 GMT
Yeah, at least all of them are starting earlier. If we had another Uncle Vanya situation on our hands I'd be unhappy, but if they're going to make allowances, I can't be *too* cross. Just weary.
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Post by Jon on May 27, 2016 11:29:18 GMT
Yeah, at least all of them are starting earlier. If we had another Uncle Vanya situation on our hands I'd be unhappy, but if they're going to make allowances, I can't be *too* cross. Just weary. The Crucible at the Old Vic took the biscuit as that was 3 hours 45 and a 7.30 start! |
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2016 11:35:54 GMT
Yeah, at least all of them are starting earlier. If we had another Uncle Vanya situation on our hands I'd be unhappy, but if they're going to make allowances, I can't be *too* cross. Just weary. The Crucible at the Old Vic took the biscuit as that was 3 hours 45 and a 7.30 start! Yeah but . . I mean . . You know . . *Richard Armitage* Oh my. 'nuff said. |
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2016 11:39:40 GMT
"This newly revisited draft of the play is the result of autumn’s development workshop at Hampstead, led by Kushner and Boyd."
Perhaps Tony Kushner felt the play needed a few extra scenes, and then Michael Boyd may have added some significant pauses to counterbalance all those words words words...
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Post by Phantom of London on May 27, 2016 14:39:16 GMT
Should wouldn't want to sit in the circle for this.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2016 9:50:02 GMT
Just booked for the three new shoes for £13 each thanks to the £15 off of you book all three which applies to the cheap seats at the back of the circle
Top tip - go for the seats with a gap next to them on the seating plan, gap is due to the pillar in the row in front , as a result you can stretch your legs to the side and avoid the legroom problems elsewhere in the circle
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2016 9:59:14 GMT
I like the "book all three, save £15" discount very much! £28 feels pretty expensive to me while £23 feels far more affordable, so it's a very canny way to get me to book all three shows and treat myself to decent stalls seats too. Nice job, Hampstead. (Now, please don't ruin it by having the play from the thread subject run too long...) |
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Post by showgirl on Jun 6, 2016 11:44:43 GMT
This was the one out of three I didn't fancy, but where are you finding the running time, please? I can't yet see it for any forthcoming production, including Wild, which starts previews soon, and that's as I'd expect, but some idea would have been invaluable for deciding whether I could fit in a matinee of Labyrinth before Our Ladies at 5.30 pm!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2016 12:01:23 GMT
There's no running times available for the Hampstead productions themselves yet, but if you scroll up, you'll see that An Intelligent Homosexual's Guide ran for 3 hours and 45 minutes in New York. Obviously this could change for the London run, but depending on how much is business and how much is words, there'll be a limit to how much it could be sped up. Hopefully the other two will prove to be more sensibly paced...  |
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Post by showgirl on Jun 6, 2016 13:07:20 GMT
I see, thank you, Baemax. I usually check previous productions if I want an idea, but as one of my two is new and the duration is less critical for the other, I had no means of knowing and wondered whether I'd missed something on the Hampstead site.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2016 11:39:22 GMT
Cast announced for this - includes Tamsin Greig, David Calder, Jessica Hynes
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2016 13:27:05 GMT
Woohoo! Now *that* is a fabulous cast. Tamsin Greig and Jessica Hynes - two of the most glorious actresses around.
Booking as I type.
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Post by lynette on Aug 19, 2016 15:29:10 GMT
Oops, sorry I've missed this and started a thread. Sorreeeeee.
ok so sorted myself out now.
But not sure about this play. Political? Ranty? Anyone seen it in NY?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2016 15:51:17 GMT
Damn you Hampstead. I mean I knew I had to see the Kushner play I've never seen...but I thought I might be able to ignore it... now you cast Tamsin Greig and Jessica Hynes damnit.
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Post by martin1965 on Aug 19, 2016 17:05:00 GMT
So glad i booked for this weeks ago. What a cast! Worthy of the RSC or NT. If im honest i booked out of curiosity because i so want to see Angels in America next year and wanted to see another Kushner play😀
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2016 17:18:25 GMT
What a cast! Worthy of the RSC or NT.And The Archers and The Keith Lemon Sketch Show. |
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Post by oxfordsimon on Aug 20, 2016 0:43:53 GMT
You lot are naughty. Enablers - that's what you are. Enablers.
With that cast, it was very hard not to book...
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Post by lou105 on Aug 25, 2016 7:19:36 GMT
.. not sure about this play. Political? Ranty? Anyone seen it in NY? Anyone? |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Oct 20, 2016 21:01:42 GMT
My playwriting teacher saw it and told me it's rubbish... And 3 hours and 40 minutes long
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