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Post by talkingheads on Dec 28, 2019 23:52:44 GMT
A great show this year - and I know we say this every year, but probably a good time for some of the cast to go out on a high (Zerdin, Havers, Wilmot...), try a different town and give someone else a go at the Palladium. Get Paul back in drag and get a big female star to go alongside Paul and Julian... get Sharon Osbourne over from Nativity or bring back Dawn French? Or maybe Joan Collins? If Sharon Osbourne's in it I will not buy a ticket and will encourage others to do the same! |
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Post by basdfg on Dec 29, 2019 0:56:39 GMT
Also it needs to feel more christmasy. It could easily be June
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Post by daniella on Dec 29, 2019 21:48:47 GMT
Are they doing day seats for this? I remember getting some for the panto a few years back but not sure they're doing them this time around
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Post by danielwhit on Dec 30, 2019 20:57:30 GMT
Also it needs to feel more christmasy. It could easily be June Do pantos (which run into January) ever feel Chrismassy though? Personally, the idea of a Panto in itself is so quintessentially Chrismassy that it doesn't need to big this aspect up. |
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Post by Sean on Dec 30, 2019 21:20:19 GMT
Also it needs to feel more christmasy. It could easily be June Do pantos (which run into January) ever feel Chrismassy though? Personally, the idea of a Panto in itself is so quintessentially Chrismassy that it doesn't need to big this aspect up. Exactly this. I don't think pantos ever are christmassy. Going to panto is christmassy but the shows itself isn't. |
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Post by Charphaba on Dec 31, 2019 0:04:44 GMT
I see on the Palladium panto website that this Sunday at 5pm is a special performance. Does anyone know what might be happening?
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Post by drfootlights on Dec 31, 2019 0:09:15 GMT
Does anyone know if Gary Wilmots Song is back in yet?
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Post by danielwhit on Dec 31, 2019 0:14:04 GMT
Does anyone know if Gary Wilmots Song is back in yet? It wasn't this afternoon. I'm quietly hoping someone will manage to get a copy of it so we can hear.. |
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Post by jennapatchell on Dec 31, 2019 0:23:05 GMT
Good fun tonight. Upset at no Gary Wilmot song though! Anyone know what the song usually is?
I do wonder what they would do if one of the mains was ill, especially Julian. Surely they would have to cancel? I can't imagine they have a duplicate of all of Julian's costumes fitted to another actor.
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Post by Dr Tom on Dec 31, 2019 13:00:52 GMT
I do wonder what they would do if one of the mains was ill, especially Julian. Surely they would have to cancel? I can't imagine they have a duplicate of all of Julian's costumes fitted to another actor. My guess is they have someone in the ensemble who covers the role and is the same size as Julian. Or they have a standby. |
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Dec 31, 2019 13:12:39 GMT
Good fun tonight. Upset at no Gary Wilmot song though! Anyone know what the song usually is? I do wonder what they would do if one of the mains was ill, especially Julian. Surely they would have to cancel? I can't imagine they have a duplicate of all of Julian's costumes fitted to another actor. Gary sings a few words or a line or two from over a hundred different songs from musicals. He does each in its original style and they segue together into one performance lasting around 8 minutes.It's a masterpiece and was the absolute highlight of the show for me, drawing an instant standing ovation and huge cheers. I can see how it would be very demanding vocally and need to be cut if he starts losing his voice but such a shame nonetheless. As it seems a lot of showgoers aren't getting to see it, let's hope it's put on You Tube at the end of the run. It should garner millions of views as it needs to be heard several times to catch everything. |
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Post by westended on Dec 31, 2019 14:44:14 GMT
I do wonder what they would do if one of the mains was ill, especially Julian. Surely they would have to cancel? I can't imagine they have a duplicate of all of Julian's costumes fitted to another actor. My guess is they have someone in the ensemble who covers the role and is the same size as Julian. Or they have a standby. Christopher Howell - the resident director - understudies Julian, Paul, Gary and Nigel. He went on when Paul was off so would do the same if Julian was off. |
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Post by comporhys on Dec 31, 2019 22:07:07 GMT
Pleased to report that Gary’s musical song was back by tonight’s 5pm performance. The whole cast have settled nicely into their roles and the show was really on fire - a lively (but well behaved) audience with great performers leading the way. A tremendous way to end 2019 and begin 2020! Happy new year to you all
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Post by fiyero on Dec 31, 2019 22:10:34 GMT
Pleased to report that Gary’s musical song was back by tonight’s 5pm performance. The whole cast have settled nicely into their roles and the show was really on fire - a lively (but well behaved) audience with great performers leading the way. A tremendous way to end 2019 and begin 2020! Happy new year to you all This excites me greatly. I loved it when I saw the show before Christmas and am there again on Sunday |
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Post by theatrelover123 on Jan 1, 2020 16:04:10 GMT
Does anybody know what the paw prints are on certain performances on the website eg on Sunday? Does it mean that something is different?
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Post by fiyero on Jan 1, 2020 18:05:57 GMT
Does anybody know what the paw prints are on certain performances on the website eg on Sunday? Does it mean that something is different? Best availability, though seems to be nearly sold out on all performances now so it doesn't mean much! |
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Post by westended on Jan 1, 2020 22:10:12 GMT
2020/21 is Sleeping Beauty  |
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Post by fiyero on Jan 2, 2020 20:39:03 GMT
Must have changed the script since I saw it, as he used his Cinderella material the first week. probably a good time for some of the cast to go out on a high (Zerdin, Havers, Wilmot...), try a different town and give someone else a go at the Palladium. Wouldn't be the same without the "Christmas Crazy Gang" though. Other cities have their regular panto cast, why shouldn't London? And yes, I'm being selfish... Are they doing day seats for this Not at the moment. It's every panto fan for themselves... I didn't see Cinderella and definitely recognised some of his material! I do like the regular cast but think they could get away with just keeping Julian, Gary and Nigel. Nigel as a running joke of course, maybe a demotion next year (nothing against him, he plays downtrodden well). |
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Post by longinthetooth on Jan 2, 2020 22:54:34 GMT
I was there this afternoon and have to say I loved it. To me it was by far the most spectacular of the recent Palladium pantos, absolutely stunning - you can see where the money has gone. That said, it's not so much a panto as a variety show, and it worked for me.
I had been getting tired of Julian's samey innuendos and Paul's repeated act, but this year's offerings seemed fresher and that bit different (or at least not as recent!). For me, though, Gary Wilmott was the star of the show. The musical theatre song was absolutely brilliant - and Matt Baker nailed the tightrope walk first time!
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Post by Sam on Jan 13, 2020 13:20:30 GMT
Saw the matinee of this yesterday, been years since I've seen a panto, and never seen the Palladium one before. I think what everyone has said about it being more of a variety show than a panto is right, there is very little plot, which was reiterated by several of the actors on multiple occasions. I hadn't heard of Gary Wilmot before but he was amazing and I'm looking forward to seeing him in the Prince of Egypt when it opens, and hearing him sing "Through Heaven's Eyes". There seemed to be quite a lot of 4th Wall breaks, and corpsing so unsure if this was as the show regularly is, or whether they were having a bit of fun with the penultimate show. {Spoiler - click to view}
Also, was there supposed to be a dove left behind in the magic act? It didn't seem so at the start of the section, but the way it was magic'ed away made it seem planned... |
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Post by Dr Tom on Jan 13, 2020 13:39:00 GMT
{Spoiler - click to view}
Also, was there supposed to be a dove left behind in the magic act? It didn't seem so at the start of the section, but the way it was magic'ed away made it seem planned... {Spoiler - click to view}
Yes, that's deliberate. |
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