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Post by greeny11 on Oct 3, 2023 3:44:29 GMT
Dionne Ward Anderson is alternating between this and Six for the next 2 weeks - surprised she hasn't left (or wasn't allowed to leave) Six early to concentrate on this.
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Post by bobbievanhusen on Oct 3, 2023 4:53:49 GMT
I am even more baffled every year whenever I see a panto advertised: the whole formula and type of humour are oh so passé, and yet people flock to see the same tired jokes and rituals that might have been funny decades ago, but in today's socio-cultural climate should just feel old and outdated... What does 'todays socia-cultral climate' have to do with panto traditions that are hundreds of years old and primarily aimed at kids??
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Post by MoreLife on Oct 3, 2023 7:12:52 GMT
I am even more baffled every year whenever I see a panto advertised: the whole formula and type of humour are oh so passé, and yet people flock to see the same tired jokes and rituals that might have been funny decades ago, but in today's socio-cultural climate should just feel old and outdated... What does 'todays socia-cultral climate' have to do with panto traditions that are hundreds of years old and primarily aimed at kids?? IMHO, the fact that they're "traditions that are hundred of years old" isn't enough to make those traditions not tired and passé. Plus - and please correct me if I'm wrong, here - there are plenty of fully grown up people going to see pantos every year without a single child in tow. If pantos were aimed solely at kids, then there would be no point in pseudo-celebrities being cast - it's the adult audience that has an interest in seeing them, certainly not the kids who have no idea who those are.
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Post by Dr Tom on Oct 3, 2023 16:08:23 GMT
Thankfully, we all like and dislike different things, otherwise half the shows in the West End would have to close.
I did Rush to see the new cast last night, but Stalls Row T was too far back for me (and a very early work start did not help).
Paige Peddie is fantastic as Nabalungi (as expected, she was also excellent in Oklahoma!) and the show is in safe hands. I'd have to see this again though to give a more informed review. Glad to find out that Ben Tyler is still with the cast too, although he's back to be being a swing rather than Elder Price.
My only real surprise was how slow the standing ovation was for cast change night, mostly powered by those of us at the back!
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Post by capybara on Nov 25, 2023 1:33:18 GMT
There’s not a lot of choice for a Friday matinee in the West End but it gave me an excellent excuse to revisit Mormon to see how the new cast is settling in.
Pleased to report all is as good fun as it always is. I don’t love Mormon in the same that others do but it sure is an enjoyable way to spend a few hours!
Blair Gibson and Conner Peirson made for a wildly entertaining Price and Cunningham duo, while Paige Peddie stole the show with Sal Tlay Ka Siti. Special mention for Colin Burnicle though as Elder McKinley. That really was some Turn It Off.
I do wonder how much of the brutal satirisation of the white saviour complex actually lands with the audience but always a pleasure to see Mormon on a chilly Friday afternoon…
Four stars.
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Post by qwerty on Dec 10, 2023 16:32:12 GMT
Confirmed leaving cast are: Dom Simpson (early departure: 26th August) Stevie Webb Gavin Alex Philip Catchpole Myles Hart Leanne Robinson Chomba S Taulo Oliver Jacobson Amandla Elynah Rumoured: George Grayson Conner Pierson Jed Berry Jack McNiell Hi people are new here, I’m wondering did Philip Catchpole age out of the role? Because when I’ve seen the show, I keep noticing he in particular seems to stand out as a man in his late 30s, playing 19. Also, I at the risk of being controversial with some of these performers contracts, not renewed because I know that happens from time to time both in the West End and Broadway.
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Post by qwerty on Dec 10, 2023 16:47:43 GMT
I'm surprised the humour isn't perceived as more outdated to be honest, given today's fast moving socio-cultural climate... I am even more baffled every year whenever I see a panto advertised: the whole formula and type of humour are oh so passé, and yet people flock to see the same tired jokes and rituals that might have been funny decades ago, but in today's socio-cultural climate should just feel old and outdated... I know when I’ve been “turn it off”, gets a few awkward reactions from people in the areas I’m sitting
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Post by theatrefan62 on Dec 10, 2023 17:00:53 GMT
I thought BOM was a big dated when it first opened in London tbh, but it's not as bad as The Producers.
I'd say panto has moved with the times. Yes the humour is still a bit 'carry on' but that's British humour and I don't think I've seen anything someone would say is offensive. The issues arise more with individual performers and their act within the show (e.g. John Barrowman).
The main problem area for panto is Aladdin, which is noticeably not being produced as much at the moment.
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Post by qwerty on Dec 10, 2023 18:41:50 GMT
I thought BOM was a big dated when it first opened in London tbh, but it's not as bad as The Producers. I'd say panto has moved with the times. Yes the humour is still a bit 'carry on' but that's British humour and I don't think I've seen anything someone would say is offensive. The issues arise more with individual performers and their act within the show (e.g. John Barrowman). The main problem area for panto is Aladdin, which is noticeably not being produced as much at the moment. Although having said that, I found that the performer can actually very a performance of a show as someone who saw Jersey Boys when it first came out so many times that I probably needed my head getting checked out lol. For example, and here’s the connection to book of Mormon, I found Stephen Ashfield understudy in Jersey Boys, portrayal of the character has almost completely different, the same with phil bullock where he’s performance about of the other leading characters, leaving wet towels in the sink, and on the floor, and the characters, clear frustration, you could actually feel it in a sense that it was almost like his character had an OCD thing about it, where his understudy played it, like it was a minor irritant and came across slightly like the character was overreacting So the end of the day, I think a lot of the times it can come down to the portrayal of humour
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Post by david on Jan 5, 2024 18:14:16 GMT
With nothing planned until my booked show tonight, I tried my luck on the rush tickets at 10am for today’s matinee. Unfortunately I had no luck with all the rush tickets being snapped up pretty quickly. I had been tempted to try my luck at the box office to see what they could do but I don’t know what tempted me to have another look on the TT app at 12pm during my lunch but with some luck more rush tickets became available and got a row F stalls ticket.
I have to say with this current cast, I had a really great afternoon watching this. With BOM being in the WE now for a good few years, after this viewing, it certainly isn’t running out of steam anytime soon with a full house at this show on a Friday afternoon is anything to go by. With a mix this afternoon of first timers and like myself a returnee to BOM, it certainly still entertains after being around for a good few years by the positive responses from the audience today.
With the full cast on at my viewing, Blair Gibson and Conner Pierson make for great leads as Elders Price and Cunningham. Having seen Conner previously on tour and absolutely loving him then, he didn’t disappoint today bringing his usual energy and great comic timing to the role. He really is a joy to watch on stage. Colin Burnicle as Elder McKinley and Paige Peddie as Nabulungi were the standouts for me in the rest of the cast with their The Turn it Off and Sal Tlay Ka Siti respective numbers.
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Post by anthony on Feb 5, 2024 21:20:39 GMT
Show stop just before Spooky Mormon Hell Dream. Initially told to remain seated and 20 minutes later, they have opened the bar. Just wish they’d cancel at this point. Going to miss my train
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Post by anthony on Feb 5, 2024 21:30:26 GMT
They’ve just announced another 20 minutes.
A 50 minute show stop. Just cancel, fgs.
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Post by anthony on Feb 5, 2024 21:50:51 GMT
50 minutes since the show stop. Now the message is “we will keep you informed”
Is this the norm? Never had a show stop like this before - 50 minutes with no end in sight. The orchestra have left their seats. Bars open. Surely they have to just cancel soon?
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Post by anthony on Feb 5, 2024 22:03:43 GMT
After making us wait for an hour, performance cancelled.
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Post by Dr Tom on Feb 6, 2024 11:52:45 GMT
I was also there and really it was quite shambolic to wait until after the official end time of the show to announce the cancellation. They did do a roaring bar trade, so that should offset some of the money lost through the refunds.
Plenty of people had already left before the official cancellation.
It is a difficult situation and really it was the lack of information and the false announcement of 20 more minutes that didn't help. I know these things happen. Everyone I saw was being polite to the ushers thankfully, who have a difficult job, but much as I may be tempted to say "I don't get paid enough to deal with that", there are better forms of wording to use with frustrated customers.
Up to the show stop, it was an excellent high energy show, with the cast having a lot of fun. Still, I can get back another time easily enough.
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Post by sph on Feb 6, 2024 12:45:43 GMT
Even if the bars are busy I'm not sure that helps with refunds though. I think the theatre itself gets the bar revenue whereas ticket refunds will come from the producers.
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Post by anthony on Feb 6, 2024 13:26:55 GMT
I was also there and really it was quite shambolic to wait until after the official end time of the show to announce the cancellation. They did do a roaring bar trade, so that should offset some of the money lost through the refunds. Plenty of people had already left before the official cancellation. It is a difficult situation and really it was the lack of information and the false announcement of 20 more minutes that didn't help. I know these things happen. Everyone I saw was being polite to the ushers thankfully, who have a difficult job, but much as I may be tempted to say "I don't get paid enough to deal with that", there are better forms of wording to use with frustrated customers. Up to the show stop, it was an excellent high energy show, with the cast having a lot of fun. Still, I can get back another time easily enough. I did wonder if it was cast illness; Conor Peirson was carrying a water bottle around during Man Up - he kept putting it down before decided he needed another drink. He also decided to skip some of the notes in the song completely. Timing would perhaps make sense - thought he could continue, opened act 2 and then realised he couldn't? I'm just not sure what could go technically wrong in the show? The set is literally so basic and most is manually moved. Audience did handle it REALLY well though - especially considering the length of time we were waiting.
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Post by Dr Tom on Feb 6, 2024 13:57:46 GMT
I did wonder about illness at first, although I picked up on someone else in the cast. Perhaps there is a bug going around? Dionne Ward-Anderson was on as Nabulungi too (doing really well), which was odd as Beatrice Penny-Toure only started in the role a couple of weeks ago.
However, that wouldn't really explain why they stopped at that point, and they should have enough people available to complete the show. Maybe we'll be able to work out more if everything goes ahead without a hitch tonight.
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Post by ladidah on Feb 6, 2024 14:13:30 GMT
I wonder what happened, an hour is a long time to wait.
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Post by qwerty on Feb 9, 2024 13:33:53 GMT
I was also there and really it was quite shambolic to wait until after the official end time of the show to announce the cancellation. They did do a roaring bar trade, so that should offset some of the money lost through the refunds. Plenty of people had already left before the official cancellation. It is a difficult situation and really it was the lack of information and the false announcement of 20 more minutes that didn't help. I know these things happen. Everyone I saw was being polite to the ushers thankfully, who have a difficult job, but much as I may be tempted to say "I don't get paid enough to deal with that", there are better forms of wording to use with frustrated customers. Up to the show stop, it was an excellent high energy show, with the cast having a lot of fun. Still, I can get back another time easily enough. I did wonder if it was cast illness; Conor Peirson was carrying a water bottle around during Man Up - he kept putting it down before decided he needed another drink. He also decided to skip some of the notes in the song completely. Timing would perhaps make sense - thought he could continue, opened act 2 and then realised he couldn't? I'm just not sure what could go technically wrong in the show? The set is literally so basic and most is manually moved. Audience did handle it REALLY well though - especially considering the length of time we were waiting. When I saw it last summer, he was carrying a water bottle in Man up as well maybe he just normally requires water
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Post by francistheatreboard on Feb 10, 2024 9:44:41 GMT
I wonder what happened, an hour is a long time to wait. The show stop was due to a curtain not being able to drop, and then something went wrong with the pole that its connected to
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Post by gcbf on Feb 22, 2024 23:42:13 GMT
Went to this tonight for the first time. Full house which surprised me - couldn't see a single free seat from the middle of the stalls. Not sure it's a show for me but I certainly appreciated the talent, Colin Burnicle was a real standout for me, and Blair Gibson & Connor Peirson were just excellent. A few people nearby were just howling with laughter throughout.
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Post by Dr Tom on Mar 19, 2024 11:07:41 GMT
I finally managed to see Sam Glen on as Elder Cunningham last week and I thought he brought freshness to the show. Lots of differences to the norm with his performance and such a sweet voice. This show is in a great place right now, with all the current cast well established in their roles.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 19, 2024 13:04:51 GMT
Opened 11 years ago this week (after a month of previews). Can’t believe it’s still running. Surely it’s time for something new at the PoW?
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Post by Dr Tom on Mar 19, 2024 14:47:39 GMT
Opened 11 years ago this week (after a month of previews). Can’t believe it’s still running. Surely it’s time for something new at the PoW? I think this has a few years of life left yet. It's still selling well. With that said, it has started to appear on TKTS occasionally.
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Post by punxsutawney on Mar 20, 2024 9:39:12 GMT
Opened 11 years ago this week (after a month of previews). Can’t believe it’s still running. Surely it’s time for something new at the PoW? It still rarely struggles to sell. Obviously it'd be nice to have another theatre in the rotation, but it's hard to justify booting something that brings in full auditoriums most days of the week!
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