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Post by harry on Aug 10, 2024 16:52:41 GMT
In the last 3 years: Fenella Woolgar Jodie Mcnee Kate O Flynn Rochenda Sandall Jade Anouka Martin Crimp Tracy Ann Oberman Priyanga Burford Ria Zimitrowicz Fisayo Akinade Arthur Darvill Genevieve O Reilly Cecilia Noble John Heffernan Linda Basset Katherine Parkinson Other than the Almeida and NT Probably the best roll call of actors of any theatre in the country I don’t debate the quality of any of the names listed but I’d say only Katherine Parkinson, Linda Bassett and possibly Arthur Darvill make any difference to the non-regular-theatregoing crowd. And the Arthur Darvill show was a PR disaster and played to near empty houses. I don’t remember Tracy-Ann Oberman appearing in a show there recently, but possibly something I missed. My point is that Ben Whishaw and John Lithgow definitely mean something to the general public and I would guess Emma D’Arcy, Phil Dunster, and possibly Anjana Vasan and Romola Garai to a lesser extent too. Plus some of the ECHO lot including Benedict Wong, Adrian Lester, Emilia Clarke, Toby Jones and probably a few more I’ve forgotten. My observation is that the recent casting definitely includes more widely famous names in a short space of time than the previous regime and I’m just interested if that’s a conscious decision (and top down?) or it’s just happened that way. |
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Post by parsley1 on Aug 10, 2024 17:54:53 GMT
In the last 3 years: Fenella Woolgar Jodie Mcnee Kate O Flynn Rochenda Sandall Jade Anouka Martin Crimp Tracy Ann Oberman Priyanga Burford Ria Zimitrowicz Fisayo Akinade Arthur Darvill Genevieve O Reilly Cecilia Noble John Heffernan Linda Basset Katherine Parkinson Other than the Almeida and NT Probably the best roll call of actors of any theatre in the country I don’t debate the quality of any of the names listed but I’d say only Katherine Parkinson, Linda Bassett and possibly Arthur Darvill make any difference to the non-regular-theatregoing crowd. And the Arthur Darvill show was a PR disaster and played to near empty houses. I don’t remember Tracy-Ann Oberman appearing in a show there recently, but possibly something I missed. My point is that Ben Whishaw and John Lithgow definitely mean something to the general public and I would guess Emma D’Arcy, Phil Dunster, and possibly Anjana Vasan and Romola Garai to a lesser extent too. Plus some of the ECHO lot including Benedict Wong, Adrian Lester, Emilia Clarke, Toby Jones and probably a few more I’ve forgotten. My observation is that the recent casting definitely includes more widely famous names in a short space of time than the previous regime and I’m just interested if that’s a conscious decision (and top down?) or it’s just happened that way. I think this probably reflects the ignorance and lack of knowledge of some theatre goers More than anything else Priyanga Burford appeared in Industry and has been nominated for an Olivier Fisayo appears in Heartstopper Katherine Parkinson has won at least one BAFTA and appeared in Humans Martin Crimp is probably in the top 5 most important living playwrights Ria appeared in Three Girls which had audiences of 8 million and won 2 BAFTAs I am sorry but if people are so lacking knowledge I don’t think they are the target demographic of the RC It’s not the West End or Jamie Lloyd Company Your post says “Non theatre going crowd” Think about that in the context of the RC I bet many people know Ben Wishaw Do I think “non theatre going crowd” who went to see him in Bluets loved the show? Absolutely not They should stick to Paddington That was a Katie Mitchell show through and through As I mentioned the RC rarely if ever stunt cast And have one of the best casting departments of any theatre Other “names” under Vicky’s time Amanda Abbington Julie Hesmondhalgh Jonny Flynn David Morrissey Anna Chancellor Monica Dolan Jason Watkins Alun Armstong Maggie Steed Nicola Walker Marianne Jean Baptiste I shall end my contribution to this post By mentioning Carey Mulligan Nominated for a mere 3 Academy Awards Let me know if you can think of a theatre which can rival this selection of actors This is a league away from Nicole Scherzinger and Cara Delevigne |
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Post by harry on Aug 10, 2024 18:47:41 GMT
I don’t debate the quality of any of the names listed but I’d say only Katherine Parkinson, Linda Bassett and possibly Arthur Darvill make any difference to the non-regular-theatregoing crowd. And the Arthur Darvill show was a PR disaster and played to near empty houses. I don’t remember Tracy-Ann Oberman appearing in a show there recently, but possibly something I missed. My point is that Ben Whishaw and John Lithgow definitely mean something to the general public and I would guess Emma D’Arcy, Phil Dunster, and possibly Anjana Vasan and Romola Garai to a lesser extent too. Plus some of the ECHO lot including Benedict Wong, Adrian Lester, Emilia Clarke, Toby Jones and probably a few more I’ve forgotten. My observation is that the recent casting definitely includes more widely famous names in a short space of time than the previous regime and I’m just interested if that’s a conscious decision (and top down?) or it’s just happened that way. I think this probably reflects the ignorance and lack of knowledge of some theatre goers More than anything else Priyanga Burford appeared in Industry and has been nominated for an Olivier Fisayo appears in Heartstopper Katherine Parkinson has won at least one BAFTA and appeared in Humans Martin Crimp is probably in the top 5 most important living playwrights Ria appeared in Three Girls which had audiences of 8 million and won 2 BAFTAs I am sorry but if people are so lacking knowledge I don’t think they are the target demographic of the RC It’s not the West End or Jamie Lloyd Company Your post says “Non theatre going crowd” Think about that in the context of the RC I bet many people know Ben Wishaw Do I think “non theatre going crowd” who went to see him in Bluets loved the show? Absolutely not They should stick to Paddington That was a Katie Mitchell show through and through As I mentioned the RC rarely if ever stunt cast And have one of the best casting departments of any theatre Other “names” under Vicky’s time Amanda Abbington Julie Hesmondhalgh Jonny Flynn David Morrissey Anna Chancellor Monica Dolan Jason Watkins Alun Armstong Maggie Steed Nicola Walker Marianne Jean Baptiste I shall end my contribution to this post By mentioning Carey Mulligan Nominated for a mere 3 Academy Awards Let me know if you can think of a theatre which can rival this selection of actors This is a league away from Nicole Scherzinger and Cara Delevigne Perhaps it does reflect the “ignorance and lack of knowledge of some theatre goers” and a shame that some of those you’ve mentioned aren’t better known. But is doesn’t change my point that to me it seems that this first season has more actors in a short space of time who are know to a wider circle outside of regular theatregoers than at the RC in recent years. I guess to me it’s felt like certainly since Covid the Court hasn’t really had what felt like a box office or big critical hit, and their recent cast announcements have certainly stirred up more box office interest. I hope for them that the big critical hit follows. Quick point of information - the RC no longer have a casting dept. They went along with the literary, education and international dept… |
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Post by Rory on Aug 10, 2024 19:50:12 GMT
[quote author=" parsley1" source="/post/532194/thread"This is a league away from Nicole Scherzinger and Cara Delevigne [/quote] You forgot about Stacey Dooley. |
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Post by parsley1 on Aug 10, 2024 19:52:10 GMT
I think this probably reflects the ignorance and lack of knowledge of some theatre goers More than anything else Priyanga Burford appeared in Industry and has been nominated for an Olivier Fisayo appears in Heartstopper Katherine Parkinson has won at least one BAFTA and appeared in Humans Martin Crimp is probably in the top 5 most important living playwrights Ria appeared in Three Girls which had audiences of 8 million and won 2 BAFTAs I am sorry but if people are so lacking knowledge I don’t think they are the target demographic of the RC It’s not the West End or Jamie Lloyd Company Your post says “Non theatre going crowd” Think about that in the context of the RC I bet many people know Ben Wishaw Do I think “non theatre going crowd” who went to see him in Bluets loved the show? Absolutely not They should stick to Paddington That was a Katie Mitchell show through and through As I mentioned the RC rarely if ever stunt cast And have one of the best casting departments of any theatre Other “names” under Vicky’s time Amanda Abbington Julie Hesmondhalgh Jonny Flynn David Morrissey Anna Chancellor Monica Dolan Jason Watkins Alun Armstong Maggie Steed Nicola Walker Marianne Jean Baptiste I shall end my contribution to this post By mentioning Carey Mulligan Nominated for a mere 3 Academy Awards Let me know if you can think of a theatre which can rival this selection of actors This is a league away from Nicole Scherzinger and Cara Delevigne Perhaps it does reflect the “ignorance and lack of knowledge of some theatre goers” and a shame that some of those you’ve mentioned aren’t better known. But is doesn’t change my point that to me it seems that this first season has more actors in a short space of time who are know to a wider circle outside of regular theatregoers than at the RC in recent years. I guess to me it’s felt like certainly since Covid the Court hasn’t really had what felt like a box office or big critical hit, and their recent cast announcements have certainly stirred up more box office interest. I hope for them that the big critical hit follows. Quick point of information - the RC no longer have a casting dept. They went along with the literary, education and international dept… Quick point of reference With a few exceptions only Over many years The RC is one of the only venues Which announces their entire season Without casting upfront And that was the case for many years This policy may have changed under the new AD We shall see how it pays off |
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Post by kate8 on Sept 2, 2024 18:11:56 GMT
Brace Brace extended to 9 November ‘due to exceptional demand‘
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Post by Rory on Oct 1, 2024 19:36:11 GMT
Duration for BRACE BRACE is 70 minutes with no interval.
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Post by parsley1 on Oct 1, 2024 19:38:13 GMT
I shall post on the new season soon
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Post by Rory on Oct 1, 2024 19:48:12 GMT
I shall post on the new season soon 🥰 I wonder when it'll be announced and if it will include Stereophonic or whether that's going straight to the West End (Duke of York's is rumoured on other thread). Might make sense to go to the Court first as DOY not free until April. |
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Post by dr on Oct 1, 2024 19:57:03 GMT
It's being announced on the 17th of October with a launch event at 10:00 (announced today via Writers Card newsletter.)
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Post by parsley1 on Oct 1, 2024 20:52:25 GMT
It's being announced on the 17th of October with a launch event at 10:00 (announced today via Writers Card newsletter.) Event the evening before for patrons I hope it’s better than the NT “new” season |
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Post by parsley1 on Oct 17, 2024 9:00:33 GMT
Manhunt confirmed
As well as 4:48 Psychosis with the entire original cast and creative team
A transfer of The Legends of Them from Brixton
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Post by zahidf on Oct 17, 2024 9:24:21 GMT
From the telegraph
he big headliners include Robert Icke’s first original play – a real coup for the Court – which examines the infamous 2010 manhunt for Raoul Moat, and A Good House, an invigoratingly “messy” play about South African neighbourhood dynamics. A number of the season’s plays take on thornier issues closer to home, including A Knock at the Roof, about the conflict in Gaza, and Scenes from Repatriation, in which the Chinese government goes up against the British Museum, and which, Byrne assures me, doesn’t offer the conversation about ownership and heritage you might expect.
There is also, perhaps unexpectedly, a 25th-anniversary staging of Sarah Kane’s posthumous 4.48 Psychosis, which premiered at the Court in 2000 and is revived in a co-production with the RSC with the original cast and director James Macdonald.
Byrne says it will be one of the unmissable theatrical events of next year and he is probably right, but it also feels like an attempt to reconnect the Court to its glory period in the late 1990s, which, under the then artistic director Stephen Daldry was a hotbed of provocation and controversy, with furious, desolate plays by Kane, Mark Ravenhill and Anthony Neilson reasserting the venue as an essential part of British culture. “Yes, there’s an element of celebrating that history. But 4.48 Psychosis is also one of the most important plays of the last 100 years. Like a lot of female work, it was regarded as autobiography at the time, which to some extent has limited its perceived significance. I think this revival will allow us to separate it from Kane’s personal mythology.”
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Post by aspieandy on Oct 17, 2024 10:53:49 GMT
whoa. That is a statement. Feel the energy. How can you not re/join.
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Post by MrBunbury on Oct 17, 2024 11:04:52 GMT
Great new season! Unfortunately I like everything so there won't be much saving in 2025.
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Post by parsley1 on Oct 17, 2024 11:08:01 GMT
4:48 is already limited availability for all dates
The run is so short
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Post by blamerobots on Oct 17, 2024 11:10:46 GMT
Goodness, I really hope I get can get a ticket to 4.48 Psychosis. It's a play that means so much to me.
I might get a membership just to secure a ticket.
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Post by parsley1 on Oct 17, 2024 11:12:52 GMT
Goodness, I really hope I get can get a ticket to 4.48 Psychosis. It's a play that means so much to me. I might get a membership just to secure a ticket. David suggested yesterday it would be a very hot ticket along with Manhunt And limited to 2 tickets for 4:48 |
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Post by alessia on Oct 17, 2024 11:34:31 GMT
I wonder if they will extend Psychosis as it's currently on sale to supporters and already limited availability. Even as a member it doesn't look like there will be anything left.
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Post by parsley1 on Oct 17, 2024 11:37:49 GMT
I wonder if they will extend Psychosis as it's currently on sale to supporters and already limited availability. Even as a member it doesn't look like there will be anything left. It’s going direct to the RSC after so unlikely |
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Post by Dave B on Oct 17, 2024 11:54:11 GMT
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Post by Rory on Oct 17, 2024 11:55:01 GMT
I don't see anything in the announcement about a transfer for Giant at some point.
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Post by parsley1 on Oct 17, 2024 12:00:52 GMT
I don't see anything in the announcement about a transfer for Giant at some point. They don’t have to announce everything in one go If you look at the homepage for the show Why not sign up for the link “To be the first to hear about any future performances of Giant by Mark Rosenblatt” Have you not already seen it at the RC? Why the urgency for it to transfer |
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Post by Rory on Oct 17, 2024 12:02:24 GMT
I don't see anything in the announcement about a transfer for Giant at some point. They don’t have to announce everything in one go If you look at the homepage for the show Why not sign up for the link “To be the first to hear about any future performances of Giant by Mark Rosenblatt” Have you not already seen it at the RC? Why the urgency for it to transfer I'm seeing it tonight. You had mentioned a transfer in your post last night so I thought something was said at the event last evening which would be relayed in the season announcement today, that's all. |
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Post by aspieandy on Oct 17, 2024 12:14:59 GMT
It’s going direct to the RSC after so unlikely
RSC email just arrived >>>
Loving the coordination here.
What next ... 'And now a few words from Robert Icke, not so long go of the Ameida parish, talking about his new work being produced at the RC. '
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