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Post by circelily on Jun 28, 2022 18:28:02 GMT
Yup. One of the most famous Japanese movies of all time. Often highly ranked by various World Cinema *and* all time greatest movies lists. Comes from Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki who have won dozens and dozens of major awards over the past four decade, it must be now, including at least a couple of Oscars.
It is by no means something small or obscure and would very much fall under iconic!!
Interesting. It’s a 1980s thing ? I asked a couple of children and they hadn’t heard of it either. Nevertheless I predict death at the box office for this one. It reminds me of the Terry Hands “Carrie” fiasco. Ha ha ha ha ha www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/jun/28/muppet-power-rsc-puppet-legends-my-neighbour-totoro-staging-studio-ghibli-fluffy-monsters"Breaks box office records " |
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Post by inthenose on Jun 28, 2022 18:52:18 GMT
Just one seat left for the first night performance...
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Post by Jan on Jun 28, 2022 19:17:08 GMT
The opening day of booking broke box office records for a single day. That’s all. Subsequent days didn’t. |
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Post by Jan on Jun 28, 2022 19:18:44 GMT
Just one seat left for the first night performance... Selling out opening night is hardly notable. Choose any date later in the run, none are sold out and many are less than 50% sold. |
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Post by inthenose on Jun 28, 2022 19:22:33 GMT
Just one seat left for the first night performance... Selling out opening night is hardly notable. Choose any date later in the run, none are sold out and many are less than 50% sold. I'm not sure what your particular beef is with this franchise, but it's a little odd. This is doing great, with almost four whole months until previews for the box office advance to swell even further. I just really hope they are able to capture, on stage, the magical wonder of the movie (which is a masterpiece). I'm the most excited I've been about a new production in ages. |
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Post by Jan on Jun 28, 2022 19:28:42 GMT
Selling out opening night is hardly notable. Choose any date later in the run, none are sold out and many are less than 50% sold. I'm not sure what your particular beef is with this franchise, but it's a little odd. This is doing great, with almost four whole months until previews for the box office advance to swell even further. I just really hope they are able to capture, on stage, the magical wonder of the movie (which is a masterpiece). I'm the most excited I've been about a new production in ages. Hang on. First you’re liking a post which claimed it has broken box office records. Now you’re saying we have to wait for previews to get a better advance. Which is it ? I suppose my beef with the franchise is that it’s exactly that - a franchise. What it plainly isn’t is an RSC production and they shouldn’t be involving themselves or spending ACE money on it - if it’s as popular as you say it should be a purely commercial production. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2022 19:50:37 GMT
I wouldn't really call it a franchise.
It's a classic and very well known one off film from one of the most well respected film studios in the world whose movies are often called works of art.
I assume you also disapproved of Les Mis, Matilda, the boy in the dress too? All commercial productions the RSC were involved in. I think its great the RSC occasionally gets more involved with commercial theatre, something that if its successful can bring in much needed funds. Organisations like that should try and not be 100% reliant on funding.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jun 29, 2022 21:41:16 GMT
I’m confused. There are tons of seats available for this over most performances.
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Post by jek on Jul 14, 2022 21:51:32 GMT
I watched a live stream tonight with a puppeteer (Basil Twist) and costume designer (Kimie Nakamo) who are both working on the Totoro production. I had access to it as a Barbican member. It was interesting on just how long they have been developing the production. Back in 2020 when the Barbican was closed due to lockdown they were able to develop ideas on the Barbican stage. There is clearly quite a lot of excitement at the involvement of the Jim Henson studios and we were shown photos of how they are developing Totoro's eyes and fur. The costume designer discussed the 1955 setting and the colour palette and natural fibres she is using. It is clearly going to be very beautiful.
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Post by catw on Jul 17, 2022 9:48:59 GMT
Having seen the incredible images from the Spirited Away live show, the Jim Henson team have a lot to live up to. Im guessing with Jim Henson involved they will keep visually faithful to the film rather than more abstracted version alla war horse. So excited to see this though but also can’t see it being immensely popular with those who are not aware of Ghibli.
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Post by craig on Jul 18, 2022 13:48:28 GMT
Booked this as a birthday present for my partner who is a Ghibli fan. I know nothing about it but have heard of the film and was aware of its reputation as a classic.
It's exciting to hear about the calibre of creatives involved. Will be watching the film soon and can't wait for this trip to the Barbican. Anything Goes was our first big, full show after lockdown and I'll always have a soft spot for the Barbican thinking of that glorious memory.
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Post by TallPaul on Aug 19, 2022 10:15:26 GMT
Its a big, puppeteer heavy, company!  The tree, which is even bigger than the cast, is uncredited, sadly. (Cast list and photo courtesy of the RSC.) |
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Post by Jon on Sept 30, 2022 18:40:33 GMT
This is opening next week and sales seem to be strong. And to think we had certain people proclaiming it would do badly.
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Post by inthenose on Oct 1, 2022 6:45:48 GMT
I’m going to opening night  |
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Post by Jan on Oct 1, 2022 12:37:11 GMT
This is opening next week and sales seem to be strong. And to think we had certain people proclaiming it would do badly. Ticket sales seem to be weak except for Friday/Saturday and they already have TodayTix lined up to shift unsold seats. And to think we had certain people here saying it would sell out ! |
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Post by Jon on Oct 1, 2022 12:49:03 GMT
This is opening next week and sales seem to be strong. And to think we had certain people proclaiming it would do badly. Ticket sales seem to be weak except for Friday/Saturday and they already have TodayTix lined up to shift unsold seats. And to think we had certain people here saying it would sell out !  |
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Post by samuelwhiskers on Oct 1, 2022 12:52:00 GMT
Since when is being on TodayTix a sign of anything? Practically everything (except very small shows or productions in smaller venues) is on TodayTix. Prima Facie was on Today Tix and that was like hen’s teeth.
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Post by Jon on Oct 1, 2022 12:53:50 GMT
Since when is being on TodayTix a sign of anything? Practically everything (except very small shows or productions in smaller venues) is on TodayTix. Prima Facie was on Today Tix and that was like hen’s teeth. I hope there is Rush Tickets for Totoro. |
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Post by QueerTheatre on Oct 1, 2022 14:59:31 GMT
Since when is being on TodayTix a sign of anything? Practically everything (except very small shows or productions in smaller venues) is on TodayTix. Prima Facie was on Today Tix and that was like hen’s teeth. I hope there is Rush Tickets for Totoro. There is - £25 each morning available in person & online. |
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Post by Jan on Oct 1, 2022 17:47:45 GMT
Since when is being on TodayTix a sign of anything? Practically everything (except very small shows or productions in smaller venues) is on TodayTix. Prima Facie was on Today Tix and that was like hen’s teeth. I’m suggesting TodayTix will shift those swathes of unsold stalls seats as part of their Rush promotion. Plenty of December dates are significantly less than 50% capacity in the stalls. At this point Jon will jump in with his “Wait till it opens ….” excuse. |
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Post by hadeswasking on Oct 1, 2022 18:06:09 GMT
It's crazy how some of you forget that the majority of shows in the West end currently are like this. Most tickets for most shows don't sell out months in advance any more. The fact that they've sold so much during the first few weeks is quite impressive at the moment.
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Post by Jon on Oct 1, 2022 18:22:28 GMT
It's crazy how some of you forget that the majority of shows in the West end currently are like this. Most tickets for most shows don't sell out months in advance any more. The fact that they've sold so much during the first few weeks is quite impressive at the moment. I agree. It has sold very well and not the so called 'box office death' that was proclaimed earlier in the thread. |
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Post by catcat100 on Oct 8, 2022 21:47:14 GMT
Just got back from this and there is a lot of good to be said about it.
Puppets are excellent, getting rounds of applause. First appearance of totoro is particularly good.
Acting also very good, particularly by the two girls in the lead roles.
Very much a Japanese feel to it and there's a definite studio ghibli feel as well, often dreamy which can make it feel a little bit slow at a couple of points, but certainly doesn't affect enjoyment and could be easily improved in preview and the 2hr 45 did fly by.
Set is also great, moving and changing as the story progresses. It's also feels big.
You also get a badge.
5 stars and will definitely go for another viewing later in the run.
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Post by marob on Oct 8, 2022 22:25:55 GMT
Sounds good. Have they changed or added much to the story? The film is quite slow and this sounds a good hour longer.
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Post by Jon on Oct 8, 2022 23:31:55 GMT
Does it use the Barbican stage fully or has it been designed for a transfer down the line?
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