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Post by infofreako on Mar 26, 2017 10:33:00 GMT
This was very enjoyable yesterday evening. I went in with no knowledge of the score at all but its so true that it has great relevance now.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2017 7:47:22 GMT
I thoroughly enjoyed this on the Saturday matt....apart from having to look at Heracles without his top on, it offended my eyes.....honestly....
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Post by Dawnstar on Mar 27, 2017 20:28:14 GMT
I thoroughly enjoyed this on the Saturday matt....apart from having to look at Heracles without his top on, it offended my eyes.....honestly.... It could have been worse: when Herakles was telling Dionysus to wear his coat I was afraid Michael Matus might strip off to imitate Herakles' bare torso. Don't get me wrong, I love Michael as a performer, but that doesn't mean I want to see him topless! I don't actually own any of those items of clothing! Always suspected that the only thing in your wardrobe was a Duran Duran box set, dawnstar. Actually I don't even have a wardrobe. I decided I'd rather have a second large book case in my room - got to get your priorities right!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2017 13:24:28 GMT
Hi, sorRy but does anyone know how much the pRogrAmmes are? I'm literally living off beans this month but can't do without one!
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Post by martin1965 on Mar 31, 2017 17:43:40 GMT
I put my opinion on my blog, and a friend reminded me of "Shakes Versus Shav 'A Puppet Play," written by GBS in 1949... and kindly supplied the script, about 2 pages and 10 minutes of playing time... Wonder if they knew about it, bet they did. They must have done, its fairly well known for Shavians.
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Post by infofreako on Mar 31, 2017 17:50:41 GMT
£4. Was surprised, as that's expensive for a fringe venue. I was surprised too. And its mostly adverts. Not worth the money at all in my opinion
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Post by Xanderl on Apr 1, 2017 6:51:07 GMT
I have given Jermyn Street's new artistic director his instructions for what to do next
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Post by anthony40 on Apr 1, 2017 6:53:39 GMT
Given it has had packed houses, is there not the opportunity for this to transfer?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2017 11:24:54 GMT
Saw this last night. In the interval we were all like 'why isn't this revived more often' and then we watched the second act and realised why!
Great cast, fantastic production. Heard lots of 'Sweeney' in the score which was nice. Got told off by that woman that works there (second time out of two visits she's done this) which I thought about complaining about but then thought maybe that's her 'thing' telling people that pay money off?!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2017 11:26:14 GMT
Given it has had packed houses, is there not the opportunity for this to transfer? Into the west end?!? I think the reason it's sold out is to tick it off the list rather than it (the musical not the production) is great. Maybe an extension at the most
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Post by Someone in a tree on Apr 1, 2017 16:52:34 GMT
Saw this last night. In the interval we were all like 'why isn't this revived more often' and then we watched the second act and realised why! Great cast, fantastic production. Heard lots of 'Sweeney' in the score which was nice. Got told off by that woman that works there (second time out of two visits she's done this) which I thought about complaining about but then thought maybe that's her 'thing' telling people that pay money off?! Told off for what? At See what I want to see a mate was told off for sitting in the wrong seat
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Post by martin1965 on Apr 1, 2017 17:12:24 GMT
On train back after seeing this at matinee. Jolly enough two hours. Cast all very good especially guy channelling Beetlejuice as Charon and sexy scottish girl playing pluto. All the same can see why this is hardly ever done. Another one of the master's ticked off. Sunday/George on at The Other Oalace in August. Then its Passion and Saturday Night left. Union Theatre im looking at you!!
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Post by The Matthew on Apr 1, 2017 17:57:28 GMT
Got told off by that woman that works there (second time out of two visits she's done this) which I thought about complaining about but then thought maybe that's her 'thing' Told off for what? In my experience you don't get told off for anything. You just get told off. It's included in the price of your ticket. One time I nearly cracked my head open on the ceiling and was laughed at. I felt as though I'd arrived.
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Post by Xanderl on Apr 2, 2017 7:55:59 GMT
Saw this last night. Given it's sold out (and there was a "House Full" sign outside) I was surprised to see a fair few empty seats - I think around 10 which is a lot in this size of venue. Before the start of the show they asked people on the side seats if they wanted to move to vacant front facing seats.
Don't know if this is common or was due to a party not turning up. Made me wonder, for those still after tickets, if it's worth a try turning up just before 7:30 to see if you there are any vacant seats you can buy. If they can't sell the seats twice, they were asking for donations for the theatre's running costs at the end of the show so you could offer a donation of the ticket price.
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Post by tmesis on Apr 2, 2017 12:03:21 GMT
I was there last night and was also puzzled by the large number of spare seats. I absolutely loved it but I am a bit of a Sondheim obsessive. OK act two was all over the place but act one absolutely fizzed. Some great performances from a very talented cast. Way better as an entertaining evening than 'Anyone can Whistle.'
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Post by PalelyLaura on Apr 2, 2017 13:33:13 GMT
Managed to nab a return for this at the Saturday matinee, I was well chuffed. Only went to tick The Frogs off my Sondheim list but ended up really enjoying it. Very funny and I loved the way it mixed classical references with the whole Shaw/Shakespeare thing.
A bit of 'bad behaviour' from one guy in the second row whose mobile phone rang TWICE in the first act. Kind of felt sorry for him though because he was pretty elderly, clearly had no idea how to sort his phone out, and was obviously mortified. In the interval he asked the young couple next to me to help him put it on silent!
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Post by martin1965 on Apr 2, 2017 15:16:55 GMT
Managed to nab a return for this at the Saturday matinee, I was well chuffed. Only went to tick The Frogs off my Sondheim list but ended up really enjoying it. Very funny and I loved the way it mixed classical references with the whole Shaw/Shakespeare thing. A bit of 'bad behaviour' from one guy in the second row whose mobile phone rang TWICE in the first act. Kind of felt sorry for him though because he was pretty elderly, clearly had no idea how to sort his phone out, and was obviously mortified. In the interval he asked the young couple next to me to help him put it on silent! I was on second row few up from that poor guy! Where were you?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2017 15:20:47 GMT
Where the hell have I been? Ya'll are giving this positive reviews, and I have never heard of this show, didn't even know it was happening or what it was or even looked at this thread, all I saw was the name The Frogs, and it sounds ridiculous so I just thought "why bother" and scrolled down! But you guys are giving positive reviews.
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Post by anthony40 on Apr 2, 2017 15:31:42 GMT
Daniel, if you were a Sondhim fan, you would have heard of this
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Post by bellboard27 on Apr 2, 2017 17:22:05 GMT
Where the hell have I been? Ya'll are giving this positive reviews, and I have never heard of this show, didn't even know it was happening or what it was or even looked at this thread, all I saw was the name The Frogs, and it sounds ridiculous so I just thought "why bother" and scrolled down! But you guys are giving positive reviews. If you ignore things on this board that look ridiculous it would become a bit limiting - at least half my posts for a start!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2017 17:26:49 GMT
Daniel, if you were a Sondhim fan, you would have heard of this I like Sweeny and Into the Woods, but he's not like, my favourite composer or anything.
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Post by anthony40 on Apr 2, 2017 17:28:57 GMT
Daniel, if you were a Sondhim fan, you would have heard of this I like Sweeny and Into the Woods, but he's not like, my favourite composer or anything. And there my friend, is the reason that you're not aware of The Frogs
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2017 17:33:47 GMT
I like Sweeny and Into the Woods, but he's not like, my favourite composer or anything. And there my friend, is the reason that you're not aware of The Frogs Tell a lie, I know Meryl Streep did it, but that is because Meryl Streep is a goddess.
Someone educate me though, is this a famous piece? Was it a flop and that is why I have never heard of it? I have literally never heard about it other than the fact I know Meryl Streep did it.
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Post by martin1965 on Apr 2, 2017 17:37:22 GMT
And there my friend, is the reason that you're not aware of The Frogs Tell a lie, I know Meryl Streep did it, but that is because Meryl Streep is a goddess.
Someone educate me though, is this a famous piece? Was it a flop and that is why I have never heard of it? I have literally never heard about it other than the fact I know Meryl pStreep did it.
All on google or one of the Sondheim sites
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Post by anthony40 on Apr 2, 2017 17:39:10 GMT
It's one of his earliest pieces.
Very rarely performed anywhere.
Apparently a very young Sigourney Weaver was also in it.
I an not being patronising (and please forgive me in advance if it come across this way) but you also have youth on your side.
My recommendation mate would just be to Google it.
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Post by profquatermass on Apr 2, 2017 21:07:26 GMT
To be slightly pedantic it's from 1974 so not actually one of Sondheim's earliest pieces. There was nearly a National Theatre production a few years ago (it certainly was announced) but there were 'rights issues'
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Post by PalelyLaura on Apr 2, 2017 21:36:23 GMT
I was on second row few up from that poor guy! Where were you? I was A6. Pretty central and very lucky given it was a return and I could have been sitting anywhere.
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Post by martin1965 on Apr 3, 2017 5:34:59 GMT
I was on second row few up from that poor guy! Where were you? I was A6. Pretty central and very lucky given it was a return and I could have been sitting anywhere. I was B4! Should have worn badges or carried the Financial Times😌
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Post by Anniek on Apr 3, 2017 7:27:12 GMT
Im going to see this tomorrow. I have obsolutely no idea what to expect, expect 'Sondheim'. Im going to meet one of the actors for a little interview beforehand (Li-Tong Hsu) and was wondering; maybe you have any funny questions you'd like to know about her/this production?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2017 8:45:44 GMT
Im going to see this tomorrow. I have obsolutely no idea what to expect, expect 'Sondheim'. Im going to meet one of the actors for a little interview beforehand (Li-Tong Hsu) and was wondering; maybe you have any funny questions you'd like to know about her/this production? Is Shaw really wearing a girdle?
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