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Post by pochard on Mar 8, 2023 18:25:26 GMT
So so agree - the Bob Hoskins production came at the start of my theatre-going life, and what a wonderful way to start! I think I saw that production about three times, which bearing in mind I was still in 6th form, it was a lot of Saturday job money being saved up. Wasn't it one of the first ensemble musical pieces that the National did, ie with a lot of the regular rep company rather than specifically "musical" stars? At least that's how I remember it. What was everyone’s favourite cast? I think Jamie Parker as Sky Masterson will be hard to beat. He is a fantastic singer and for me had a touch of danger about him, which I think Sky would have. I’ve seen Richard Fleeshman, Oliver Tompsett, Maxwell Caulfield, Clarke Peters and Ashley Zhangasa in Manchester. Julia McKenzie, Bob Hoskins, Julie Covington and the lovely Ian Charleson. With Imelda Staunton as a Hot Box dancer, and Jim Carter (who met Imelda on this show) and Bill Paterson as gamblers. Fabulous. This was pretty good though. Definitely worth standing for. Just one complaint: way too many plants. Not just the face-to-cleavage (which is ill-judged; if you’re taken in and think it’s spontaneous then it’s an unfunny sexual assault, and if you realise it’s a plant then what’s the point?) and the glass of wine, but also the people placed at the front to dance and clap in the big numbers and drive the encores in Sit Down. The fakery spoiled it for me - it doesn’t need it. But generally, excellent fun. |
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Post by ceebee on Mar 8, 2023 20:31:57 GMT
Sitzprobe video for anybody wanting to hear the glorious band:
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Post by mattnyc on Mar 9, 2023 0:43:51 GMT
I saw this again tonight and the guy getting the special motorboat action was a different guy and he stayed for the rest of the show, so I think they have to choose someone and clear it with them first. Also, she does it to someone else in the first act which I didn’t notice the other night.
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Post by Dr Tom on Mar 9, 2023 2:00:18 GMT
I saw this again tonight and the guy getting the special motorboat action was a different guy and he stayed for the rest of the show, so I think they have to choose someone and clear it with them first. Also, she does it to someone else in the first act which I didn’t notice the other night. The first act person was one of the male ensemble (if I remember correctly). |
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Post by shownut on Mar 9, 2023 8:09:47 GMT
LOVED this production.
I was skeptical in the first 15 mins as the whole immersive thing, visually from where I was seated, became distracting. But once you settle in and get used to it, the show flows like honey.
Great audience at the performance I attended who got every joke and seemed in love with the piece (but not in an annoying OTT way).
I had reservations on a couple of things, (and the backstage noise from where I was sat became distrating at times) but overall, was knocked-out by it. How stage management worked its magic to make this show run so brilliantly was a feat in itself.
No complaints here about any of the performances - I adored them all, especially Marisha Wallace who gave us an original and very funny Adelaide without resorting to the dumb blond cliches or broad touches we normally see with this show. The actors trusted the material...the jokes are funny as they are written and didn't need embellishment to land.
I highly recommend it.
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Post by mattnyc on Mar 9, 2023 8:50:34 GMT
I saw this again tonight and the guy getting the special motorboat action was a different guy and he stayed for the rest of the show, so I think they have to choose someone and clear it with them first. Also, she does it to someone else in the first act which I didn’t notice the other night. The first act person was one of the male ensemble (if I remember correctly). Makes sense. Also, the guy in act two had a wristband on which I think they gave to standing ticket people? |
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Post by alessia on Mar 9, 2023 11:42:50 GMT
Does anyone know where the Rush tickets are for this?
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Post by Mark on Mar 9, 2023 11:45:11 GMT
Does anyone know where the Rush tickets are for this? When I’ve looked they’ve been Pit tickets |
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Post by Dr Tom on Mar 9, 2023 11:48:41 GMT
Also, the guy in act two had a wristband on which I think they gave to standing ticket people? I didn’t get given a wristband when standing, but perhaps this signified he was “approved” for interactive elements as part of the show? |
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Post by mattnyc on Mar 9, 2023 12:09:26 GMT
Probably. I did notice others with them but couldn’t tell if it was everyone or not. So now I’m curious how you get a wristband ticket!
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Post by raiseitup on Mar 9, 2023 12:32:16 GMT
On Saturday the ushers on the doors were saying everyone who was standing needed a wristband, but they were also having trouble finding enough for everyone...
I had a wristband and didn't interact with any of the cast or get involved in any of the interactive elements.
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Post by Dr Tom on Mar 9, 2023 13:36:21 GMT
On Saturday the ushers on the doors were saying everyone who was standing needed a wristband, but they were also having trouble finding enough for everyone... I had a wristband and didn't interact with any of the cast or get involved in any of the interactive elements. Maybe they had a problem with seated people sneaking into the standing area? |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 10, 2023 10:49:07 GMT
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Post by Someone in a tree on Mar 10, 2023 12:17:28 GMT
How immersive is this ? Does most of the action take place around one performance area or do you move to different zones?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2023 12:38:34 GMT
While it looks thrilling to be among those in the mosh pit, I'm thankful I reserved an actual seat.
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Post by Dr Tom on Mar 10, 2023 13:33:03 GMT
How immersive is this ? Does most of the action take place around one performance area or do you move to different zones? There are about four areas that raise and lower. In theory you can move about, but due to the number of people you generally have to stay in the same area. Or you could go right to the back and walk around. There are some prime spots on the corners between two raised areas. In most places, you’ll get moved away from the stage and also by people setting up the lowered areas for the next scenes (you can sometimes stand on the lowered areas when they’re empty). |
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Post by david on Mar 10, 2023 13:41:19 GMT
How immersive is this ? Does most of the action take place around one performance area or do you move to different zones? There are about four areas that raise and lower. In theory you can move about, but due to the number of people you generally have to stay in the same area. Or you could go right to the back and walk around. There are some prime spots on the corners between two raised areas. In most places, you’ll get moved away from the stage and also by people setting up the lowered areas for the next scenes (you can sometimes stand on the lowered areas when they’re empty). Thanks for this Dr Tom. I’m seeing this tonight and got a pit ticket so I might get there early to claim a good spot. |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Mar 10, 2023 14:28:24 GMT
How immersive is this ? Does most of the action take place around one performance area or do you move to different zones? There are about four areas that raise and lower. In theory you can move about, but due to the number of people you generally have to stay in the same area. Or you could go right to the back and walk around. There are some prime spots on the corners between two raised areas. In most places, you’ll get moved away from the stage and also by people setting up the lowered areas for the next scenes (you can sometimes stand on the lowered areas when they’re empty). Thanks. I've loved many promenade (errr i mean immersive) performances over the years (especially the ones directed by Graham Vick) and that feeling of walking around is fantastic. This one does not sound as pleasant. |
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Post by Marwood on Mar 10, 2023 14:37:45 GMT
You can see me in that first picture, just behind the front row 👀while I moved slightly to the side either way, and forward and backwards, there were too many people to go wandering about it once it started, and the view was perfect where I was: I got there about ten minutes before it started and the view was fine, nothing happened before it started so wouldn’t get there too early unless you’re planning on pilfering one of the hats off the stool.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 10, 2023 14:47:44 GMT
Are people doing that annoying thing where they try to muscle in on your space and nudge their way in front of you so you have to do things to make yourself big and wide ( not difficult for some 😌) to block them?
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Post by Being Alive on Mar 10, 2023 18:01:42 GMT
They didn't when I was there - there's so much room that there's no need for it either
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Post by digne on Mar 10, 2023 18:23:28 GMT
Just got an email that the performance on the 20th will be filmed - I assume for NTLive.
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Post by musiqualetheater on Mar 10, 2023 19:30:52 GMT
Just got an email that the performance on the 20th will be filmed - I assume for NTLive. A performance in the week was also filmed for archive purposes. |
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Post by digne on Mar 10, 2023 19:59:09 GMT
The email I got said the footage from the 20th will be used publically, so I'm hoping it'll get the NTLive broadcast like the other two immersive shows.
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Post by Being Alive on Mar 10, 2023 22:13:36 GMT
I emailed the NT Live team asking when I'd hear what the next lot of titles are in the slate - will update when I get an answer but seems likely
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