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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2016 4:56:00 GMT
There isn't actually a forest set. The theatre goes dark (all exit signs are turned off etc) and Bane emerges from the back of the stage. We only see his legs and torso (4 legs) but it's all very well done. Is that even legal?! Sounds like an OHS nightmare. I've seen it happen elsewhere. I think it was a production of Black Comedy. The theatre posted someone at each door and refused to allow anyone to enter the auditorium while the lights were off, and I assume there were people inside who could raise the alarm if something happened. |
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Post by itis2l84u on Jun 9, 2016 6:45:31 GMT
Sorry this is so random, I'm just wondering for those who've been to the show if the programme has any headshots or cast bios in it. I haven't been able to find anything like it yet. I'm particularly interested in Cristina Fray's potential headshot and bio.
Also, does Hugo just not exist in this play? It sounds like no one mentions him at all from what I've read here.
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Post by emilyrose on Jun 9, 2016 7:21:03 GMT
JK Rowling came up with the story along with Jack Thorne and John Tiffany but the actual script is Jack Thorne I've read that they came up with the idea with JK's blessing and she gave them freedom to do what they wanted within the world she created. But it was their ideas and plot. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2016 8:07:42 GMT
JK Rowling came up with the story along with Jack Thorne and John Tiffany but the actual script is Jack Thorne I've read that they came up with the idea with JK's blessing and she gave them freedom to do what they wanted within the world she created. But it was their ideas and plot. She worked with them though, it wasn't just them. And there'd be no play at all if she hadn't written the books! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2016 8:54:27 GMT
Sorry this is so random, I'm just wondering for those who've been to the show if the programme has any headshots or cast bios in it. I haven't been able to find anything like it yet. I'm particularly interested in Cristina Fray's potential headshot and bio. Also, does Hugo just not exist in this play? It sounds like no one mentions him at all from what I've read here. It's a gorgeously put-togther programme. Similar to the Kenneth Brannagh Season programmes. Sturdy. All the cast have had new headshots taken for the production, I assume by the same photographer, as they are identical. I cannot wait to see what happens tonight. I've been discussing with my partner about what could possibly happen! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2016 11:47:29 GMT
She worked with them though, it wasn't just them. And there'd be no play at all if she hadn't written the books! That's not quite right. The programme confirms that JKR had already thought about what would happen next and that these ideas form the play. I don't doubt the other 2 didn't contribute heavily, but there's no way JKR let them have free reign: she's far too protective of her work. Plus JKR confirmed on Oprah around 2010 that she could easily write books 8, 9 and 10 because she had the ideas in place. When book 7 was published, she did a documentary during which she outlined what a lot of characters would be doing after book 7 and she has stayed true to that. I'd love to know what the original pitch was though that convinced her to work on a sequel. That's what I was saying, that she was involved, so not sure why you're saying that's not quite right? She's released a lot of information on her post-DH canon over the years. |
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Post by Jon on Jun 9, 2016 13:31:44 GMT
JK Rowling's clearly still loves writing about the wizarding world hence why she's released spin-off materials like Beedle the Bard, Quidditch through the Ages and the upcoming Fantastic Beasts films which IIRC she was approached by Warner Bros to see if she thought it was a good idea and then ended up writing the screenplay.
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Post by idinafanzel on Jun 9, 2016 14:29:41 GMT
SPOILER GUESS
From reading the program and how the Patils are in the glossary. I'm.expecting Bellatrix to pop up tonight with her clearly mentioned there.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2016 15:38:52 GMT
The Stage are reporting that the Owls have been dropped. A real shame as it was a "oh wow" moment. But I guess they're just too unpredictable!
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Post by dippy on Jun 9, 2016 15:51:40 GMT
If that's the case that is sad, it was a beautiful moment even if it did distract me because of the kerfuffle in the dress circle to try and catch it. I wonder if the signs about live animals will still be up in the theatre tonight (assuming owls were the only live animals). Who knows, maybe we'll be seeing a snake.
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Post by emilyrose on Jun 9, 2016 17:06:50 GMT
She worked with them though, it wasn't just them. And there'd be no play at all if she hadn't written the books! That's not quite right. The programme confirms that JKR had already thought about what would happen next and that these ideas form the play. I don't doubt the other 2 didn't contribute heavily, but there's no way JKR let them have free reign: she's far too protective of her work. Plus JKR confirmed on Oprah around 2010 that she could easily write books 8, 9 and 10 because she had the ideas in place. When book 7 was published, she did a documentary during which she outlined what a lot of characters would be doing after book 7 and she has stayed true to that. I'd love to know what the original pitch was though that convinced her to work on a sequel. They didn't contribute heavily, JKR contributed, they wrote the bulk of it, read what they have to say. She gave extensive input, but they wrote it. www.nytimes.com/2016/06/06/theater/why-jk-rowling-endorsed-harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-for-the-stage.htmlOf course there would be no play without JKR giving them permission and allowing this, but she was the one who assisted them, not the other way around. |
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Post by alison on Jun 9, 2016 20:01:56 GMT
My mind is melting. The dementors are stunning, as is the patronus we got to see. Noma is easily my favourite of the principals, she just is Hermione.
There's another prophecy. I'm not sure I like the wording of it. We'll see where we go from here.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2016 21:40:40 GMT
Whoosh
Whoosh!!!
Excellent
EXCELLENT
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Post by demelza on Jun 9, 2016 21:47:07 GMT
I saw on tumblr that Snape is in part two??? Can someone who was there tonight confirm?
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Post by dippy on Jun 9, 2016 22:02:43 GMT
I saw on tumblr that Snape is in part two??? Can someone who was there tonight confirm? He is in it. |
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Post by hal9000 on Jun 10, 2016 0:27:20 GMT
This is the spoiler thread, so enough of this coyness, spoil it!
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Post by dippy on Jun 10, 2016 1:20:24 GMT
I think there's no easy way to sum up all we saw. I feel like an awful lot happened this evening. We started in a world where Harry was dead and via some more time travelling we ended up with a happy ending. Scorpius corrected the mistakes made by him and Albus before ending up back where we started with them in Hogwarts. Things then take a turn for the darker which leads to a show down against someone (not with Voldemort) and our original trio, Ginny, Draco, Albus and Scorpius.
I for one did really enjoy it, in the interval in part 1 I was excited about where we were going and what was going to hapen. After part 1 I was interested in seeing what a world without Harry looked like but sure we'd get everything sorted out eventually. In the interval today I was a little confused as to where we were. Now though I'm very happy with the overall story and I'm ready to accept the things we now know. (I'm a bit confused as to why Draco didn't know about the thing that was mentioned that happened in the Malfoy Mannor). It will definitely make rereading the books interesting. I know for some people it possibly won't be so easy.
The second half of part 2 is by far my favourite. It's full of eye watering moments which are beautifully done along with some touching scenes and the characters exactly as they should be. I know it's the spoiler thread but I don't want to be the one to spill all the beans. Sorry to be so vague, I'm sure someone will tomorrow but I don't feel like being the one to do it now as I need to sleep.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2016 6:40:59 GMT
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Post by richey on Jun 10, 2016 8:47:33 GMT
The live owls have been dropped, according to West End Wilma, following a petition from PETA
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Post by horton on Jun 10, 2016 14:04:45 GMT
That seems a little churlish since you were so willing to tell all about Part 1 . Sounds like Part 2 must have been quite disappointing by comparison if you've decided not to share.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2016 14:09:06 GMT
I confess I'm not a big Harry Potter fan, although I've seen most of the films. A lot of fans online seem to be quite upset by the spoilers. Do we think this will be lessened for those that go to see the play? How much better does it play out on stage than written up?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2016 14:55:44 GMT
Well, last night was spectacular. I could sit through both parts again and again.
Part 1 was definitely more of a spectacle, part 2 much more story driven. There isn't as much magic in part 2 and my partner joked that the budget must have dried up because there is just so much of it in Part 1.
I feel immensely privileged to have seen the first 2 previews. J K Rowling sat in one of the boxes last night to rapturous applause. Something poignant about watching her watching Harry Potter,
I urge you all to see it, if you can!
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Post by sushisamba on Jun 10, 2016 15:01:31 GMT
Is the design of the show particularly different in Part 2? Are the same set pieces reused or are there still some new setpieces/surprises?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 10, 2016 15:07:17 GMT
Baz tweeted that there are live owls, what it is with Sonia Friedman and animals. Legally Blonde and Shakespeare in Love had dogs and this has owls. That won't last! Hate to say I told you so but....  |
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Post by Jon on Jun 10, 2016 15:37:24 GMT
I assume Harry and Albus get a happy ending, I wonder who the mother of Voldemort's daughter is?
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