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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2019 12:03:40 GMT
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Post by jgblunners on Mar 28, 2019 12:08:09 GMT
Ooh exciting! I've been wanting to see this for ages, and sadly I couldn't make the concert version at Charing Cross Theatre a couple of years ago. The Original London Cast Recording is one of my most played.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Mar 28, 2019 12:34:20 GMT
The score is certainly more interesting than the rhyming script - some great numbers
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2019 12:44:46 GMT
I love this show! I saw the Criterion run many times and was a bawling mess at the end of every performance.
The score has many standouts, especially The Rain Keeps Falling Down and of course, My Brother Lives in San Francisco. I also like the script, although some of the characters are more interesting than others.
Would be great if they could get a name for the drag queen role. RIP Regina Fong!
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Post by n1david on Mar 28, 2019 12:49:44 GMT
Oh I have to see this again. Saw it first at the Shaw Theatre and the (relatively) recent one-off at the Criterion. "My Brother Lives in San Francisco" moves me to tears every time.
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Post by Mark on Mar 28, 2019 12:56:03 GMT
I also saw it at the Shaw and found it excellent!
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Post by stevej678 on Mar 28, 2019 13:23:43 GMT
Running 15th May - 8th June.
Tuesday-Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 2:30pm and 7:30pm, Sunday 2:30pm.
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Post by david on Mar 28, 2019 13:28:15 GMT
Running 15th May - 8th June. Tuesday-Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 2:30pm and 7:30pm, Sunday 2:30pm. Thanks for the info. I’m in London for a theatre week in May and was looking for a Sunday show for the 19th May (hopefully on that day). That will do nicely and it’s a theatre I haven’t been to yet. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2019 19:27:30 GMT
As a massive fan of the mighty RENT does this have a similar vibe as I am embarrassed to say that I have never encountered it before?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2019 21:47:26 GMT
As a massive fan of the mighty RENT does this have a similar vibe as I am embarrassed to say that I have never encountered it before? Never be embarrassed about wanting to learn something new! I think the only thing it has in common with Rent is that it's about characters who have HIV/AIDS. Elegies is a series of short stories told by people of all walks of life, who have, in some way, been affected by the disease. There's no through story, just individual stories that fit together. The occasional songs are linked to certain characters stories. It's heart breaking, funny and life affirming. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2019 23:08:44 GMT
Many thanks tbfl,I think I will definitely try to get to see this,if possible.
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Post by bobwordsmith on Mar 31, 2019 10:07:57 GMT
This is such a fantastic show - hilarious and heartbreaking. Bill Russell's Book & Lyrics are pure genius - just stunning writing with so many layers. And Janet Hood's music is beautiful. Have seen a number of productions and am excited to see this again at the Union (my favourite theatre in London). Looking forward eagerly to the cast announcement.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2019 10:16:55 GMT
Oh I love this, weirdly I thought about it Friday- I walked past the Shaw, and it's the only thing I've ever seen there! Anyway hope I get to see this, as it's one of my favourite HIV/AIDS theatrical responses (yes i'm well aware that's a weird thing to have a list of...)
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Post by n1david on Apr 25, 2019 17:07:38 GMT
£15 for tickets booked by May 4. Offer code is EARLYANGEL.
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Post by kzf on May 3, 2019 9:07:38 GMT
£15 for tickets booked by May 4. Offer code is EARLYANGEL. Thanks for sharing. Bumping the thread for anyone who has forgotten to book yet! |
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2019 10:14:22 GMT
Thanks for the reminder! Ive just booked for a Sunday performance.
For anyone interested there is a fantastic concert version, recorded at 54 Below, on Youtube, presented by Bill Russell. It's a much shorter version, but all the songs are there and sung beautifully by Broadways performers including Josh Young and Emily Skinner. I cried about 4 times watching it and cant wait to see it at the Union.
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Post by kzf on May 14, 2019 15:55:14 GMT
I've got one spare ticket for this on this upcoming Saturday the 18th, 7:30pm, if anyone fancies going. EDIT: Claimed, sorry!
The more I've listened to the London cast recording the more I'm looking forward to this!
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Post by david on May 19, 2019 16:29:14 GMT
Just watched today’s matinee performance. As the final show of my London theatre week, what a way to end it. An absolutely fantastic production with some great vocal talent on show. Having never heard the score or been to the Union theatre before, it was an afternoon of firsts. Neither the production or the theatre disappointed. The intimate setting of the auditorium really suited this production down to a T in being able to tell these heart breaking stories.
The score was realised using just a Piano and cello, but just using these two instruments produced so much emotion from the score. The standout number for me was in Act 2 with “My Brother lived in San Francisco”. By the end of the production I don’t think there was a dry eye in the house.
If you get the opportunity, please go and see this production, you won’t be disappointed.
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Post by kzf on May 19, 2019 20:28:09 GMT
This absolutely floored me, and my expectations were fairly high already going in. You will definitely need to bring some tissues. The show takes the form of lots of short vignettes telling the stories of individual victims, interspersed with songs. The cast sit around the stage and will dip in and out assuming various roles to tell each person's story. I thought there were only a couple of these that didn't land, by and large this was all very well done. Feels like this show will live and die by the strength of its cast and this cast really commit and bring everything to life beautifully.
I second that "My Brother Lived in San Francisco is absolutely gut-wrenching. Other highlights were "I Don't Know How To Help You" and "And The Rain Keeps Falling Down".
Hasn't been to the Union Theatre before, lovely little space and totally agree with david that this made the piece all the more impactful. For me Act 1 dragged a little bit at the start but stick with it because it's well worth it!
Seating: You will be assigned a number depending on what time you arrive at the box office, and these will be called out in succession when the doors open so that early-birds get first pick of the seats. As far as where to sit I wouldn't worry too much. There is quite a bit of action crouched/sitting on stage but as long as you watch out for anyone too tall you should be ok -- front two rows should be the safest bet.
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Post by david on May 19, 2019 21:00:10 GMT
This absolutely floored me, and my expectations were fairly high already going in. You will definitely need to bring some tissues. The show takes the form of lots of short vignettes telling the stories of individual victims, interspersed with songs. The cast sit around the stage and will dip in and out assuming various roles to tell each person's story. I thought there were only a couple of these that didn't land, by and large this was all very well done. Feels like this show will live and die by the strength of its cast and this cast really commit and bring everything to life beautifully. I second that "My Brother Lived in San Francisco is absolutely gut-wrenching. Other highlights were "I Don't Know How To Help You" and "And The Rain Keeps Falling Down". Hasn't been to the Union Theatre before, lovely little space and totally agree with david that this made the piece all the more impactful. For me Act 1 dragged a little bit at the start but stick with it because it's well worth it! Seating: You will be assigned a number depending on what time you arrive at the box office, and these will be called out in succession when the doors open so that early-birds get first pick of the seats. As far as where to sit I wouldn't worry too much. There is quite a bit of action crouched/sitting on stage but as long as you watch out for anyone too tall you should be ok -- front two rows should be the safest bet. I sat at the end of row B (by the gangway) and had a great view. Like you the whole piece just floored me, especially as I hadn’t listened to a cast recording prior to watching this today. I’m going to have a listen to it later on in the week once I’ve recovered. It’s a really powerful piece of theatre and I agree the cast really do give it their all. |
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Post by partytentdown on May 21, 2019 11:10:58 GMT
Can anyone confirm what time the show finishes at? Train to catch! Thanks
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Post by kzf on May 21, 2019 11:58:15 GMT
Can anyone confirm what time the show finishes at? Train to catch! Thanks The evening show I was at finished at about 9:40pm. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2019 22:58:33 GMT
I saw this today and loved it. What a fantastic production.
I've seen it done a few times before and what made this production for me was all the little directorial touches, like the laying of the quilt panel for someone to tell their story and the little interactions during each story to flesh it out a bit. I think this is the best thing i've seen at the Union Theatre. The staging, lighting and sound were all excellent as were the cast. I also really liked the little story woven throughout the piece of Judith, listening to the stories and waiting for the chance to tell her own at the end. I welled up at the end of Act 1 and sobbed at the end of Act 2.
If you haven't seen this yet, go before it closes next Saturday.
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