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Post by theatrefan77 on Oct 8, 2024 0:10:34 GMT
ArtsEd are also doing Into the Woods 12th-16th November. Tickets on sale October 21st
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Post by Dr Tom on Oct 21, 2024 12:08:07 GMT
Just a reminder to everyone that Into The Woods went on sale 7 minutes ago. Most dates are sold out now, but there are a few scattered seats left if you hunt around. I'm just pleased ArtsEd haven't yet implemented dynamic pricing!
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Oct 21, 2024 12:23:43 GMT
ArtsEd are also doing Into the Woods 12th-16th November. Tickets on sale October 21st Thursday matinee booked. At a few seconds after 1pm only a few stalls seats had been sold and I got first choice in front row. Less than half an hour later just one stalls seat left ! (There's also a GEOIDS Into The Woods not far away in Fulham at the John Mackintosh Arts Centre from 29 October to 2 November bookable on Ticket Source) |
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Post by Dr Tom on Oct 30, 2024 12:28:59 GMT
Spring Awakening - ArtsEd
I saw this from the front row last night and it's easily the strongest of the three Spring Awakening theatre school productions I've seen over the past year.
Now, I often connect very emotionally with shows. I've never had quite that same connection with Spring Awakening, and, if anything, I can find it drags a bit in the middle. This version held my attention all the way through.
It is a simple and stylised production. As you'd expect from ArtsEd, the cast are all strong actors and dancers. The vocals were generally very good, although I can't say that every song is perfectly suited to every vocal style. This has a larger ensemble than you often see for Spring Awakening, so there are some good dance sequences. Interesting use of paper, but I was rather pleased when a Maths equation that just didn't make any sense was removed.
This really has a delightful cast and I suspect some of the next generation of roller skating trains are on the ArtsEd stage. I didn't spot any major cuts. You get to enjoy maximum campness from Andrew Rhodes, and I loved Abigail Morris as Wendla. There's a lot of symbolism in this version, but I'll leave the analysis for others. I'm sure the rather unusual costume choices must say something.
Recommended, if you can find one of the rare remaining tickets that are occasionally appearing on sale. Work schedule permitting, I'll be at the Friday matinee to see the other cast.
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