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Post by musicbox on Aug 25, 2022 18:34:01 GMT
Ooh Carrie gets serious! Acting face! Good for her, I hope she smashes it. Definitely something a bit different for Carrie! I’m intrigued to see how she handles it as well, but Kingston is such an inconvenient trek for me. |
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Post by David J on Aug 25, 2022 22:07:36 GMT
Ooh, Jonathan Slinger...
Do I want to trek all the way to Kingston again?
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Post by musicbox on Sept 30, 2022 16:05:50 GMT
I’ve heard from a friend that the opening night on Saturday for this has been cancelled due to production problems, there’s nothing on social media about it though so I’m not entirely sure if it’s true.
Not a great start if true though!
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Post by Dave B on Sept 30, 2022 16:28:59 GMT
Yup, Saturday has just been cancelled. It 1-22 October, now 3-22 and any mention of tomorrow night does seem to have been scrubbed.
It's been widely on offer for quite a few days now too.
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Post by sophie92 on Oct 3, 2022 13:04:47 GMT
Cancelled again tonight. Not great when it was already such a short run to start with.
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Post by kairi19 on Oct 3, 2022 13:48:20 GMT
I find it strange that the theatre haven't made any posts about it across any of their social media channels or their website...
Or is that normal?
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Post by Dave B on Oct 3, 2022 14:11:47 GMT
Cancelled again tonight. Not great when it was already such a short run to start with. Oh wow.
I got off the phone with them just minutes ago as I had to change our booking for this week until next week. No issue with that, lovely helpful lady who transferred the tickets instantly. New tickets in my inbox before the call was over.
Odd.
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Post by stagebyte on Oct 3, 2022 17:33:45 GMT
A fair few complaints on Twitter of poor communication over the cancellations: trains/hotels booked. However the Rose has been swift in changing opening night to tomorrow now.
Very strange no reason has been given and Carrie says she’s still in rehearsal. She did a Q and A today but no explanation at all.
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Post by musicbox on Oct 3, 2022 22:20:17 GMT
Tonight being cancelled as well is really...bizarre? I can't remember ever seeing a show opening like this with zero communication.
I've had a look through the website and it looks like the entire run is selling very badly, which is a shame.
I really hope this doesn't turn out to be another flop for Carrie, it's starting to look like her theatre career is hitting a wall at the moment! Saying that she's also doing a solo tour next year so I assume she'll be fine.
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Post by Jan on Oct 4, 2022 6:11:07 GMT
I've had a look through the website and it looks like the entire run is selling very badly, which is a shame. Maybe the locals didn't believe the Rose marketing that this play is "full of mischievous humour". |
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Post by zephyrus on Oct 4, 2022 11:02:38 GMT
Brecht can be a tough sell at the best of times and this theatre is notoriously difficult to fill. I've seen quite a few productions at The Rose, and the only time I've been there and the auditorium was more than 1/3 full was when they had Dame Judi in A Midsummer Night's Dream.
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Post by Mark on Oct 4, 2022 11:19:56 GMT
I'm going to what is now the first performance tonight. Never been to the Rose before and the decision to go definitely rests on Carrie being in the cast, rather than the play itself.
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Post by samuelwhiskers on Oct 4, 2022 11:25:47 GMT
The casting choice is splitting their audience. CHF’s fans tend to be younger girls who likely have a limited interest in Brecht. And do Brecht fans want to see an influencer and MT performer who has no training or straight acting experience? I was desperate to see this when it was first announced because I love Brecht but CHF’s name has given me serious reservations; I’m going to hold off on booking until reviews or at least forum posts start to come in. I have quite a few friends who love Brecht and would have booked straight away if there’d been a respected stage actor in the lead (or even an unknown) but are wary of the stunt casting, and what it might indicate for other changes.
Otoh she’s a name so clearly people will see it for her, or out of curiosity to see her first straight acting role.
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Post by musicbox on Oct 4, 2022 22:36:39 GMT
I have no words...
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Post by Mark on Oct 4, 2022 23:41:48 GMT
Yeah…. That was a real…. Did that really just happen moment.
For a first preview it felt like it nipped along quite nicely after a slow first 20 minutes, although it is long (3 hrs give or take). Hard working ensemble of actors, very “Brecht”, but I liked it! Thought it was a good role for Carrie, lots of singing throughout the show. Nice to see a variety of age groups tonight, including some school groups.
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Post by Jan on Oct 5, 2022 5:59:34 GMT
That is an authentically Brechtian reaction - breaking the fourth wall and directly engaging with it as a piece of theatre whose whole purpose is to inspire action. It also shows the downtrodden masses (the audience) seizing control from their ruthless overlords (Christopher Haydon). Only the bourgeoise will complain about this. |
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Post by musicbox on Oct 5, 2022 10:36:47 GMT
That is an authentically Brechtian reaction - breaking the fourth wall and directly engaging with it as a piece of theatre whose whole purpose is to inspire action. It also shows the downtrodden masses (the audience) seizing control from their ruthless overlords (Christopher Haydon). Only the bourgeoise will complain about this. I’m definitely not bourgeoise, but I definitely also find it a bit rude and entitled to get up and move a set piece because it’s ruining your view. |
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Post by mkb on Oct 5, 2022 13:27:24 GMT
I rather admire the chutzpah of the audience member who moved the open suitcase. Let's face it, if we all took matters into our own hands like that, set designers and directors might start showing a bit more consideration to, you know, actual paying punters.
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Post by ladidah on Oct 5, 2022 13:44:39 GMT
The casting choice is splitting their audience. CHF’s fans tend to be younger girls who likely have a limited interest in Brecht. And do Brecht fans want to see an influencer and MT performer who has no training or straight acting experience? I was desperate to see this when it was first announced because I love Brecht but CHF’s name has given me serious reservations; I’m going to hold off on booking until reviews or at least forum posts start to come in. I have quite a few friends who love Brecht and would have booked straight away if there’d been a respected stage actor in the lead (or even an unknown) but are wary of the stunt casting, and what it might indicate for other changes. Otoh she’s a name so clearly people will see it for her, or out of curiosity to see her first straight acting role. I agree with this, it's a hard sell overall. |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Oct 5, 2022 14:01:15 GMT
I rather admire the chutzpah of the audience member who moved the open suitcase. Let's face it, if we all took matters into our own hands like that, set designers and directors might start showing a bit more consideration to, you know, actual paying punters. Agree, designers, directors and critics should all sit in the terrible seats from time to time |
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Post by stagebyte on Oct 5, 2022 17:01:40 GMT
I rather admire the chutzpah of the audience member who moved the open suitcase. Let's face it, if we all took matters into our own hands like that, set designers and directors might start showing a bit more consideration to, you know, actual paying punters. The biggest question is will director take notice and move it out the way tonight. |
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Post by stagebyte on Oct 5, 2022 17:02:53 GMT
When is press night?
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Post by Dave B on Oct 5, 2022 17:16:44 GMT
Tomorrow - no change after missing two previews. |
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Oct 5, 2022 23:57:51 GMT
As a fan of musicals and of Carrie Hope Fletcher but not of serious plays would board members recommend I book this ? Are there many Carrie musical numbers in it ? Thanks.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 6, 2022 7:14:23 GMT
I saw it years ago. I remember it being a bit serious and dour. I don’t even recall any singing.
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