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Post by theatrenerd on Aug 2, 2023 9:17:26 GMT
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Post by marob on Aug 2, 2023 9:22:57 GMT
I guess it was inevitable after Totoro. Must-see, despite it not being one of my favourite Ghiblis.
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Post by Dave B on Aug 2, 2023 9:23:43 GMT
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Post by ceebee on Aug 2, 2023 9:38:33 GMT
A must see for me, not because I know anything about it but because I think John Caird is a superb director.
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Post by hadeswasking on Aug 2, 2023 9:42:54 GMT
Missed opportunity not having it run opposite Totoro for a two-show day. This is a must-see for me! Anyone know how the coliseum usually display their subtitles?
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Post by Dave B on Aug 2, 2023 9:49:52 GMT
No ticket time details but email just out from ENO
Not sure if that means ENO Friend have one and then mailing list subscribers have another but just in case, sign up!
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Post by MrBunbury on Aug 2, 2023 10:41:41 GMT
Count me in. I love 'Spirited away'!
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Post by toomasj on Aug 2, 2023 10:44:54 GMT
This will do phenomenal business. I predicted as such for Totoro and I’m sticking my neck out and saying this will do equally well.
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Post by bubblesmcgee on Aug 2, 2023 11:02:29 GMT
Oh I’m going to spend so much money seeing this
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Post by FJ on Aug 2, 2023 14:03:10 GMT
I adored Totoro, and I love Spirited Away. But as much as I'm looking forward to it, I really hate the Coliseum. Wish they'd chosen a different venue.
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Post by marob on Aug 2, 2023 17:32:04 GMT
I feel sorry for the Coliseum staff already because you just know there’s going to be loads of people turning up that don’t realise it’s in Japanese.
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Post by nottobe on Aug 2, 2023 18:16:06 GMT
Is this the first play to be at the Coliseum? If not than it will have surely been decades.
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Post by yokollama on Aug 2, 2023 21:46:22 GMT
Very excited to see this again. Am equally surprised and happy that the Japanese cast are coming over.
But selfish me hopes I'm not seated beside some poor kid complaining to their parent, "But I don't understandddd".
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Post by keyspi on Aug 2, 2023 22:06:39 GMT
I am excited for this.......will also be very interested to see The Cat Returns adapted into a stage play, if achievable
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Post by oxfordsimon on Aug 2, 2023 22:12:26 GMT
Whilst I fully understand the authenticity of bringing over the production in the original language, I can't but wonder if that is the right commercial decision.
Sure, there will be some hardcore Gibli fans who watched the film in the original but I suspect most will have encountered it in the English language version.
Watching anything with subtitles requires a dual focus if you don't want to miss anything.
This will be a very visual production but it is hard to spot all the details when you are also having to follow the dialogue on a screen.
There is a slight irony in choosing the home of opera in English for a production in Japanese!
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Post by ncbears on Aug 2, 2023 23:59:36 GMT
In London, I've seen Three Sisters in Russian at the Vaudeville I've seen The Damned in French at Barbican. I've seen Lily Allen in The Pillowman at the Duke of Yorks. I think I can handle Spirited Away in Japanese.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Aug 3, 2023 0:08:34 GMT
There will be people who will be fine with this.
One of my top theatre experiences of all time was Cheek by Jowl's Andromaque in French. But having a reasonable grasp of French, I only had to refer to the subtitles from time to time.
I am sure this will sell. But it would sell better in translation.
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Post by jr on Aug 3, 2023 6:06:05 GMT
If people went to see childish and boring Totoro this might sell out...
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Post by joem on Aug 3, 2023 22:59:49 GMT
Oh wow! I have watched all the Ghibli films and this is my absolute favourite. Loved Totoro but so, so looking forward to seeing this!!!
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Post by lemur on Aug 30, 2023 11:26:07 GMT
Last chance to sign up for Priority booking!
Priority booking begins 10am 5th September, general booking 10am 7th September
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Post by Dave B on Aug 30, 2023 11:42:56 GMT
Has there been an ENO members sale already? Anyone got prices etc? Ta
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Post by lemur on Aug 30, 2023 11:44:11 GMT
Has there been an ENO members sale already? Anyone got prices etc? Ta 1. I don't think there is an ENO members sale, I haven't heard anything 2. I keep trying to post a link to WhatsOnStage but it's not working so please just pretend it is there and I am actually very clever (not) |
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Post by TallPaul on Aug 30, 2023 12:38:32 GMT
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Post by max on Aug 30, 2023 13:59:43 GMT
At just a 12 week run, I wonder about a return later on with a UK based cast, with it in the English language. Not that I'd suggest anyone hold off booking in the hope if that.
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Post by alece10 on Aug 30, 2023 16:17:34 GMT
I've no idea what this is as I'm probably not the right age demographic. For those who know will it sell 2000 seats a night for 12 weeks?
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Aug 30, 2023 17:00:22 GMT
I've no idea what this is as I'm probably not the right age demographic. For those who know will it sell 2000 seats a night for 12 weeks? I expect they looked at Totoro and thought 'let's give this a try' |
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Post by Steve on Aug 30, 2023 17:09:34 GMT
I've no idea what this is as I'm probably not the right age demographic. For those who know will it sell 2000 seats a night for 12 weeks? It's based on the most popular movie from Japan's most beloved animator, the same filmmaker who made the less popular (based on grosses) "My Neighbour Totoro." It won the best animation Oscar, and even I saw it in the cinema, so it crossed over good and proper lol. If I wanted a matinee (I don't), I'd book early, as parents are bound to book the matinees heavily for their kids. I think there will be availability in the evenings, as it's a massive house, but I'm only guessing. |
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Post by lemur on Aug 30, 2023 21:46:37 GMT
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Post by lemur on Aug 30, 2023 21:49:10 GMT
For some reason, it's not quoting. Thank you TallPaul for the link!
For those that haven't seen the film, it's currently on Netflix. Regarded as one of the best animated films ever made, give it a try!
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