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Post by sprampster on Dec 16, 2020 11:37:45 GMT
Was at the closing night last night. They filmed the show last night and will be available on youtube for free from 23rd. Had a great time and the new configuration really worked well. Safety was key and felt it only enhanced the fact that theatres have done so much to stay in guidelines.
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Post by edi on Dec 16, 2020 12:07:20 GMT
I've already commented in the panto thread in the general comments but in case it reaches more people here, I copy & paste me review.
I enjoyed Dick T last night (Monday) in the National but more for the rare chance of being in the theatre than for the performance itself.
This was my very first panto ever, not being British, it's not part of my culture, we don't have this kind of theatre in my country. Well, we may do but strictly for children and nothing to do with the Christmas period. Saying that I was extremely interested to see what the deal is about Pantos being such a cult over here.
It was fun to be part of it and by the end I was fully immersed but I did spend the first half wondering whether I was missing something. My British partner reassured me that this wasn't a very traditional one and usually there is more slapstick involved. The fact the National now has the audience on all sides meant that no set was used only props coming through the floor.
I felt really sorry for all the actors who rehearsed it and put all the effort into it and yet again after a very few performances they have to put the shutters down.
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Post by Forrest on Dec 17, 2020 12:52:52 GMT
I enjoyed Dick T last night (Monday) in the National but more for the rare chance of being in the theatre than for the performance itself. This was my very first panto ever, not being British, it's not part of my culture, we don't have this kind of theatre in my country. Well, we may do but strictly for children and nothing to do with the Christmas period. Saying that I was extremely interested to see what the deal is about Pantos being such a cult over here. I had to quote you to say I felt the exact same way when I went to see my first panto last year! (I'm clearly not British either.) I found it a bit strange, and still can't say I really get what the fuss is about. Luckily, the one I went to see was also kind of adorable (and I've later read reviews saying that it was not really a traditional panto, but a bit classier, which may have had something to do with it). I'll see the NT one, since it will be available online, but I don't think I would have repeated the experience otherwise. :) |
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