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Post by lt on Apr 11, 2024 12:15:48 GMT
There have been four shows, that I've really enjoyed so far in 2024: A Mirror (Trafalgar Studios), Faith Healer (Hammersmith Lyric), 12 Angry Men (Richmond Theatre) and Storming (Playground Theatre). But I think my favourite in terms of sheer originality, writing and entertainment is A Mirror.
I thought this was really clever and loved all the plays within the play. And I never imagined that a satire like this would be so funny too. I would be very happy to go and see this again, because there is just so much to take in.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 11, 2024 12:51:10 GMT
I've only seen 2 musicals this year, the rest have been concert versions of musicals.
Best musical so far is Two Strangers and best concert Side Show.
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Post by Dave B on Apr 11, 2024 12:59:50 GMT
Dorian Gray, the way they adapted it and that performance from Sarah Snook.
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Post by kate8 on Apr 11, 2024 15:03:35 GMT
The Donmar Macbeth, although the Orange Tree Uncle Vanya is a close second.
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Post by aspieandy on Apr 11, 2024 15:06:55 GMT
I have no idea, it's been epic so far. Shortlist:
Ulster American - David Ireland's new work at the Hamersmith rip-you-off
Infinite Life - Annie Baker's intriging exploration of life, death and body weight
Giselle (Speaking's version) - ENBs proud magnificence
Macbeth - kilted Tennant taking chances, which mostly paid off
The Picture of Dorian Gray - Aussie import: smart, stylish and unappealingly priced
The Homecoming - relieved for a solid reading of Pinter, presented well enough
The Magic Flute - totally glorious Access performance of a new ENO production
Manon - ROH: included mostly for Fumi and Vadim
Till the Stars Come Down - probably doesn't quite make it, but very close
Has to be The Magic Flute, just one of those perfect, chaotic, magical occasions.
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Post by lt on Apr 11, 2024 15:54:53 GMT
I have no idea, it's been epic so far. Shortlist: Ulster American - David Ireland's new work at the Hamersmith rip-you-off Infinite Life - Annie Baker's intriging exploration of life, death and body weight Giselle (Speaking's version) - ENBs proud magnificence Macbeth - kilted Tennant taking chances, which mostly paid off The Picture of Dorian Gray - Aussie import: smart, stylish and unappealingly priced The Homecoming - relieved for a solid reading of Pinter, presented well enough The Magic Flute - totally glorious Access performance of a new ENO production Manon - ROH: included mostly for Fumi and Vadim Till the Stars Come Down - probably doesn't quite make it, but very close Has to be The Magic Flute, just one of those perfect, chaotic, magical occasions.
Makes me think I am missing out, I go to the theatre a lot, and I haven't seen any of these!
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Apr 11, 2024 16:22:52 GMT
Definitely Big Life at Stratford. Starter For Ten at Bristol Old Vic second place.
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Post by bee on Apr 11, 2024 16:59:52 GMT
For me (roughly in order):
The Motive and The Cue
Uncle Vanya (Orange Tree)
A Mirror
1979 (Finborough)
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Post by lt on Apr 11, 2024 17:24:07 GMT
For me (roughly in order): The Motive and The Cue Uncle Vanya (Orange Tree) A Mirror 1979 (Finborough) So interesting seeing other people's taste! Loved A Mirror, felt TMAC was better in 2nd half but not a huge fan, and disappointed by Uncle Vanya although did think Andrew Richardson was excellent. Haven't seen 1979. |
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Post by lt on Apr 11, 2024 17:24:30 GMT
Definitely Big Life at Stratford. Starter For Ten at Bristol Old Vic second place. Two more shows I missed! |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Apr 13, 2024 15:49:22 GMT
Marry me a little
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Post by david on Apr 13, 2024 18:01:15 GMT
Play - The Motive and the Cue
Musical - Hadestown
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Post by sophia on Apr 13, 2024 18:57:34 GMT
Musicals - Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York, Bronco Billy, Police Cops
Plays - Stranger Things, Dorian Gray, Till the Stars Come Down
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Post by Marwood on Apr 13, 2024 21:39:34 GMT
Ulster American, not been too impressed with anything else.
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Post by lt on Apr 14, 2024 17:27:17 GMT
Ulster American, not been too impressed with anything else. Really regret missing this. |
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Post by Jan on Apr 14, 2024 17:30:22 GMT
Almeida King Lear, surprisingly because I started with low expectations.
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Post by hannechalk on Apr 14, 2024 20:25:20 GMT
A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
We were in seats which meant we couldn't see a lot of the overall special effects and full staging, but the acting completely drew us in.
Sunday Night at the Palladium with Bill Kenwright was a very special night.
Blood Brothers will always be in my list - but that is just for very personal reasons now.
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Post by theatrenerd on Apr 14, 2024 23:58:12 GMT
Edward Scissorhands and the RSC's A Midsummer Night's Dream
(but the only other shows I've seen so far this year are The Merchant of Venice 1936 at the RSC and Jack and the Beanstalk at the Birmingham Hippodrome which were both also great)
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Post by pws on Apr 15, 2024 7:35:38 GMT
Ulster American
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Post by mrbarnaby on Apr 15, 2024 7:44:14 GMT
Dorian Gray
Till the stars come down
MJ
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Post by ceebee on Apr 15, 2024 7:46:18 GMT
Motive and the Cue and Machinal for plays.
(Unashamedly), Just For One Day for musicals.
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Post by lichtie on Apr 15, 2024 8:27:58 GMT
Midsummer Night's Dream at the RSC (tops the list for me so far this year), Oliver at the Leeds Playhouse, and Till the Stars Come Down at the Dorfman as the best of the "family" drama type shows that have been doing the rounds. With honourable mention for the perennial that is Xmas Carol at the Old Vic (which I always seem to end up seeing in January!) Quite a few turkeys as well unfortunately.
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Post by littlefan on Apr 16, 2024 22:19:01 GMT
Starter for Ten at Bristol Old Vic, and Matthew Bourne's New Adventures Edward Scissorhands. Both wonderful, albeit in very different ways.
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Post by sf on Apr 16, 2024 22:36:31 GMT
Musical: Pacific Overtures at the Menier.
Play: Dear Octopus at the National.
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Post by chadexx on Apr 17, 2024 6:15:53 GMT
The touring production of Hamilton.. The leads are sensational!
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Post by thedrowsychaperone on Apr 17, 2024 8:32:55 GMT
Had such a soft spot for Starter for Ten, absolutely loved it! Fingers crossed for a transfer (admittedly with a couple of little tweaks)
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Post by Being Alive on Apr 17, 2024 10:29:48 GMT
Dorian Gray, closely followed by Till The Stars Come Down - both spectacular in their own way.
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Post by danb on Apr 17, 2024 10:53:29 GMT
Starter for Ten at Bristol Old Vic, and Matthew Bourne's New Adventures Edward Scissorhands. Both wonderful, albeit in very different ways. ‘Starter for Ten’ was certainly the most surprisingly enjoyable. I was discussing it with a friend who had seen it from the uncomfortable gods at the BOV, and he didn’t enjoy it as much but could certainly see the promise. I do think that it needs to stay in smaller playhouses rather than go big, because its charm played a major part. Internationally, my favourite was ‘& Juliet’ on Broadway, even without Lorna Courtney (who had something more pressing to do on a Saturday night). It just made more ‘sense’ with an American voice, although David Bedella’s Lance still stole the show (was he intentionally channelling Dev from Corrie? Hilarious!) and Najah Hetzbergers cover Juliet who was sensational. These are the two things that I have enjoyed most so far this year. |
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Post by justfran on Apr 17, 2024 17:41:06 GMT
Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands - amazing show.
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Post by lt on Apr 18, 2024 9:16:11 GMT
Starter for Ten at Bristol Old Vic, and Matthew Bourne's New Adventures Edward Scissorhands. Both wonderful, albeit in very different ways. Would love to have seen Scissorhands, don't think I've missed another Matthew Bourne production. |
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