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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2017 17:09:07 GMT
Richard Harris adapted his own 1984 play (which is now revived at the Vaudeville) into a musical in the 90s (music by Denis King) and it had a brief stint at the Albery (now Noel Coward) in 1997 with SDC in it. I think Elaine Paige played a song from it on yesterday's show. Also, for those that are interested, Josefina Gabrielle has taken over from Anna Jane Casey in this. Wow! They kept that cast change quiet! I love Josefina Gabrielle! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2017 18:10:58 GMT
Richard Harris adapted his own 1984 play (which is now revived at the Vaudeville) into a musical in the 90s (music by Denis King) and it had a brief stint at the Albery (now Noel Coward) in 1997 with SDC in it. I think Elaine Paige played a song from it on yesterday's show. Also, for those that are interested, Josefina Gabrielle has taken over from Anna Jane Casey in this. Wow! They kept that cast change quiet! I love Josefina Gabrielle! She was great! She does a little dance! |
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Post by showgirl on Apr 18, 2017 3:05:59 GMT
For some mysterious reason (though maybe less so given the comments above about a musical version) I expect this to be under "Musicals" and have looked there several times in vain. How can a show about a dance class not involve music, my brain must be thinking? Still keen to see this but have seen some amazing offers for performances I couldn't attend so am hoping for something similar to recur when I can.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2017 7:11:11 GMT
For some mysterious reason (though maybe less so given the comments above about a musical version) I expect this to be under "Musicals" and have looked there several times in vain. How can a show about a dance class not involve music, my brain must be thinking? Still keen to see this but have seen some amazing offers for performances I couldn't attend so am hoping for something similar to recur when I can. I mean it does contain music but no one sings. And the music doesn't push the story forward. If they stripped it of all music, whilst being a bit odd it wouldn't really change things |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2017 11:43:20 GMT
There was a musical version, which closed very, very quickly. Shame, as the CD isn't bad. ah ha! I thought I was imagining that one...either that or we are somehow sharing the same delusions (folie a deux and all that...) |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2017 18:37:43 GMT
I wish I saw this on tour now - the casting on tour appeal to me more
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2017 19:34:45 GMT
I wish I saw this on tour now - the casting on tour appeal to me more Yes I am so pleased I saw the whole cast at Richmond Lovely it was |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2017 18:44:14 GMT
I wish I saw this on tour now - the casting on tour appeal to me more Yes I am so pleased I saw the whole cast at Richmond Lovely it was It seems it! Very appealing |
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2017 17:58:24 GMT
Well. I laughed at Amanda Holden. I feel dirty.
Other than that it's a fun little show. And it features two of my favourite things. A tap routine and a glitter cannon. Every show should have them. It would have livened up Hedda Gabler.
My only issue is that the characters stories didn't seem fleshed out and weren't explored enough. It just seemed to start to get going and then they moved to the end number. Tracy-Ann Oberman was my favourite but also thought Dominic Rowan gave a delightful performance.
But I do love a tap number.
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2017 18:19:56 GMT
You were lucky to see it last night Ryan! Amanda is off today, Katie Verner was/is on for both performances today!
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Post by Marwood on May 10, 2017 11:33:51 GMT
Going to see this next week, got a stalls ticket from Theatrepeople.com for £12.50 - only row O, but if I'm not impressed it's not too far from the exit for me to sneak out.
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Post by zak97 on May 10, 2017 11:44:16 GMT
Any news on what's following this at the Vaudeville
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Post by d'James on May 10, 2017 11:50:08 GMT
^The same offer is available with us here, too at theatreboard.entstix.com for those interested. I am - my cousin really wants to see it, but the talk of unisex toilets has put me off. |
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Post by showgirl on May 17, 2017 21:39:26 GMT
Really enjoyed the matinee of this today and thought it well worth the wait. Must be punishing for the cast to have 3 double-show days per week (matinees now Wed/Thurs/Sat), but it's obviously finding an audience at those times and went down very well. I'll probably have a stiff neck from sitting in the front row (unlike some reports I'd say the stage was high for this production and there's almost no space between it and the front row, which increases the angle at which you have to look up), but for £13 (using a Todaytix code) it was a bargain.
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2017 10:17:56 GMT
Any news on what's following this at the Vaudeville The Mentor with F Murray Abraham, also from Theatre Royal Bath, previews from 24 June. |
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