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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 23, 2022 17:44:38 GMT
 A.A. Milne’s beloved characters, Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit and Owl (and Tigger too!), will all appear on stage in a new musical stage adaptation. In a new story from the Hundred Acre Wood, this adaptation uses life-size puppetry, new stories and the characters that have played iconic roles in the lives of children for generations. Original score by Nate Edmondson, featuring some of the Grammy award-winning songs written by the Sherman Brothers for the original animated features, including Winnie the Pooh, The Blustery Day, The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers and Whoop-De-Dooper Bounce, plus A.A. Milne’s The More It Snows (featuring music by Carly Simon) and Sing Ho. Winnie the Pooh – The Musical is developed and presented by Jonathan Rockefeller. Cast and theatre TBA |
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Post by craig on Aug 23, 2022 18:00:31 GMT
Loved the look of the photos for the Off Broadway production of this. Will definitely check it out.
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Post by og on Aug 23, 2022 18:43:48 GMT
Well they've missed a trick not calling it 'Winnie the Poohsical’
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Post by ceebee on Aug 23, 2022 18:50:18 GMT
This could have legs. Pooh sticks.
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Post by Mark on Aug 23, 2022 21:21:05 GMT
I'd imagine this will take a daytime/matinee slot at one of the Nimax venues (maybe @sohoplace?). They tend to do a lot of stuff like that.
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Post by Jon on Aug 23, 2022 23:04:05 GMT
I do agree that it's likely going to a daytime show as it's fairly short at only 60 minutes. The puppetry looks incredible.
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Post by anthony40 on Aug 24, 2022 9:27:52 GMT
From the off-Broadway production still that I saw, this seems remarkably colourful and family friendly.
I would imagine (I'm not an expert at these things) autism friendly, providing a lot of stimulation for the senses.
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Post by anxiousoctopus on Aug 24, 2022 20:49:12 GMT
Not ashamed to admit I’m going to go and see this on my own as a grown adult and possibly cry
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Post by theatrenerd on Sept 22, 2022 11:26:50 GMT
Looks like this will be a tour. Just announced for the Mayflower Southampton, 31 May to 4 June 2023
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Post by Matt on Nov 3, 2022 10:23:29 GMT
Announced for Riverside Studios, Hammersmith in Match with the lead guy from Broadway transferring.
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Post by Jon on Nov 3, 2022 11:58:09 GMT
Riverside Studios is a good venue for this and I imagine it'll sell well. It's also going to Richmond.
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Post by barrowside on Nov 3, 2022 13:04:55 GMT
What a beautiful poster image.
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Post by cezbear on Nov 3, 2022 14:07:04 GMT
I'm so thoroughly confused by this, I need someone to explain. I've seen clips. This is just... A Winnie the Pooh story? With some (very nice) puppets? I can't understand why it's an exciting thing, but please fill me in with what I'm missing. It does look very pretty but........
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Post by anxiousoctopus on Nov 3, 2022 14:58:34 GMT
I'm so thoroughly confused by this, I need someone to explain. I've seen clips. This is just... A Winnie the Pooh story? With some (very nice) puppets? I can't understand why it's an exciting thing, but please fill me in with what I'm missing. It does look very pretty but........ For me personally? It’s extremely cute and promises a nice show to enjoy, sometimes it really can be that simple! |
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Post by standingo on Apr 23, 2023 15:38:00 GMT
Anyone see the production currently at Riverside?
I assume this is a puppet show for toddlers and younger but is it possible for parents who are also fans of Pooh to enjoy the hour-long experience?
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Post by standingo on May 10, 2023 20:30:24 GMT
For the kids.
A good relaxed introduction to theatre for the wee ones.
Robbie Noonan is the most dynamic performance as Tigger.
I think Benjamin Durnam was playing Pooh. Sweet performance as expected. Alex Cardall brought out the smugness in Owl, Rabbit and Eeyore.
Lots of little ones in attendance. Interesting mixed use venue.
Saw a couple of childless adults but very few.
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Post by david on May 10, 2023 22:13:50 GMT
I made an early start this morning for a trip down to Hundred Acre Wood for my first of a 3 show day for a bit of nostalgia (and quite honestly just to be a big kid again) and made for a lovely hours entertainment. Plot wise from an adults perspective it is wafer thin and maybe it could of done with having a bit more depth but as it has to appeal to both really young kids up to adults, I appreciate the simpler story-telling approach used.
The puppets look fantastic the cast did an amazing job in bringing them to life on stage. Thankfully, the cast operating the puppets wear lighter coloured (blues and greens)clothing so that the focus remains on the characters and not the pupetters. The woodland set used looked really nice up close from my front row seat and whilst a static set, being sat in the audience you do get covered in leaves and snow as the seasons change for a little bit of magic.
As a musical, it features many of the original Sherman brothers songs featured in the films (sung by the cast)and music from later films and the 1980s tv series and Pooh’s “hums” from author A A Milne. All the music is prerecorded.
In terms of the atmosphere, as the majority of the audience are young kids / babies, it is very much a relaxed within the auditorium with people coming and going if needed. The show is definitely a great way to kids into the theatre and the short run time is long enough to keep them entertained.
Overall, it’s harmless fun for all ages and I certainly came out having had a nice time.
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