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Post by theatremadness on May 3, 2017 22:53:49 GMT
Cast now on the CFT website. Some great picks there. Aah just went to have a look but as far as I can see they're still only listing Omid & Tracy-Ann. Who's in it?? Haha
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2017 22:55:27 GMT
Cast now on the CFT website. Some great picks there. Was this meant to be for the casting update for CFT's The Country Girls and The House They Grew Up In? I don't see anything for Fiddler on the Roof other than Omid and Tracy.
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Post by lou105 on May 4, 2017 7:22:34 GMT
How odd. Seems like someone jumped the gun and they weren't ready to announce yet.
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Post by ctas on May 4, 2017 7:40:05 GMT
Whaaaaat?? I looked yesterday afternoon and there was an almost full cast there minus photos. I thought it was weird no one had discussed it here. It's gone now, how strange!
Most notable (and interesting) name was Louis Maskell as Perchik. I'll try remember who else was there if anyone wants?
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Post by CG on the loose on May 4, 2017 8:59:33 GMT
Maybe they jumped Baz's gun! (that sounds vaguely filthy, but you get my drift)
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Post by jgblunners on May 25, 2017 10:40:07 GMT
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Post by ctas on May 25, 2017 10:48:20 GMT
Ah, finally. Someone definitely put it on the website by accident a few weeks ago.
Emma Kingston is always good as a lead but stomped around the ensemble of Les Mis looking bored. But then I feel like half the ensemble do that, so...
Looking like a good cast overall!
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2017 11:22:42 GMT
I really hate the thought of schlepping to Chichester for this but I *do* love a nice fiddle on the roof.
Love Tracy-Ann Oberman too.
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Post by alicechallice on May 25, 2017 12:17:06 GMT
I really hate the thought of schlepping to Chichester for this but I *do* love a nice fiddle on the roof. After the show, perhaps?
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Post by jocie89 on May 26, 2017 23:35:22 GMT
Emma Kingston is always good as a lead but stomped around the ensemble of Les Mis looking bored. But then I feel like half the ensemble do that, so... I would put this down to her having a great voice but zero acting chops. I think she always looks bored and vacant, its just less of a problem when you are listening to her sing (solo)!
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Post by frosty on Jul 11, 2017 8:49:11 GMT
I got some last minute tickets to the first preview of this last night and enjoyed it immensely. Omid Djalili is perfect as Tevye. At the start, Daniel Evans came out to say that the actor who was playing Lazar had been taken seriously ill and a stand had had less than 24 hours rehearsal (Gareth Snook), but it all went well, no fluffed lines or technical issues that I could see. I saw the touring version 4 years ago, and this one is far superior IMHO. A young and energetic cast kept things lively, it got a well deserved standing ovation. After the 'meh' Sweet Bird of Youth, it was great to see something more appropriate on the big stage.
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Post by westendwendy on Jul 11, 2017 14:11:42 GMT
Did it feel 4 hours long like the recent Liverpool production? I am not a Fiddler fan..
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Post by frankubelik on Jul 12, 2017 14:21:07 GMT
Yes. It is also a piece which has eluded me over the years and four productions seen. This is dull, dreary and not helped by a wildly unimaginative staging (when one knows what the space can yield) and lacklustre performances. The two leads are fine but are devoid of any kind of singing ability and the supporting players woefully undercast and poorly directed. None of the numbers "live" or deliver joy. Not good.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2017 20:09:08 GMT
Fiddler has had a bad run as of late. The 2007 revival with Henry Goodman was dire, this production doesn't seem to click, and neither of the last 2 Broadway revivals have managed to appeal to anyone - 2004 with Alfred Molina and 2016 with Danny Burstein. Where are people going wrong with this classic, beautifully written show?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2017 13:03:43 GMT
^ I saw it and thought it was god-awful.
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Post by tmesis on Jul 13, 2017 15:06:23 GMT
I'm regretting I bothered to book for this. I'm no great fan of Fiddler, some good songs but a really turgid, tiresome 'plot.' I thought it would be worth it since I've seen every one of Evan's Christmas musicals at the Crucible and they've all been excellent.
Still always enjoy going to Chichester, even though it's a pain to get to.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2017 15:22:10 GMT
I saw it and thought it was god-awful. Fair enough. I didn't, but like the cast album. Just wanted to be clear, though, that it was financially successful. I get ya
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2017 15:40:26 GMT
i enjoyed the 2007 production but actually found the last year tour to be better, which surprised me
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Post by SageStageMgr on Jul 13, 2017 15:58:01 GMT
I really, really liked C.R Horwood's touring production but loathed it in 2007 in town. Might check it out.
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Post by SageStageMgr on Jul 13, 2017 15:59:17 GMT
I got some last minute tickets to the first preview of this last night and enjoyed it immensely. Omid Djalili is perfect as Tevye. At the start, Daniel Evans came out to say that the actor who was playing Lazar had been taken seriously ill and a stand had had less than 24 hours rehearsal (Gareth Snook), but it all went well, no fluffed lines or technical issues that I could see. I saw the touring version 4 years ago, and this one is far superior IMHO. A young and energetic cast kept things lively, it got a well deserved standing ovation. After the 'meh' Sweet Bird of Youth, it was great to see something more appropriate on the big stage. Gareth is an excellent professional.
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Post by showgirl on Jul 13, 2017 18:52:36 GMT
My Chichester trips are looking as ill-fated this year as last; why did I not realise that it would never again be worth the risk of trying to do a two-show day? I booked one production in each space on a matinee day and at the time had to take a chance on which would be the longer. So I got that wrong and with Fiddler in the evening slot and turning out not to end until 10.15 pm, it was already looking as though I wouldn't get home until 1 am IF the last trains were running.
I thought that if Fiddler turned out to be a turkey I would simply ditch that ticket rather than ask to switch it to a matinee on a separate date; now ASLEF are striking again on the day of my visit so i'll be unable to get there anyway - aargh!
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Post by alicechallice on Jul 13, 2017 21:54:02 GMT
Guys, aren't we being a bit premature here? One poster really liked it and one other didn't. Let's not all throw our tickets back all at once.
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Post by showgirl on Jul 14, 2017 3:56:31 GMT
I'd love it to be great as though the show has never appealed to me, I thought it was time to give it a go and see. My dilemma now is less the reviews than the travel difficulty, and there are bound to be many others affected. If it turns out to be unmissable, I'll just have to camp in the surrounding park or something, as all the affordable accommodation was booked months ago.
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Post by nash16 on Jul 14, 2017 7:19:54 GMT
Guys, aren't we being a bit premature here? One poster really liked it and one other didn't. Let's not all throw our tickets back all at once. Alice, we have a fine and long standing tradition on the board of condemning shows before viewing them, subsequently declaring we will not be attending them, but then ultimately posting: "Went to this last night despite reservations..." This tradition MUST be allowed to be upheld.
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Post by lou105 on Jul 14, 2017 7:47:27 GMT
At the start, Daniel Evans came out to say that the actor who was playing Lazar had been taken seriously ill and a stand had had less than 24 hours rehearsal (Gareth Snook), I see that Gareth Snook is officially on the cast list. Am I right in thinking Chris Jarman was due to be in this role?
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Post by alicechallice on Jul 14, 2017 13:15:06 GMT
Guys, aren't we being a bit premature here? One poster really liked it and one other didn't. Let's not all throw our tickets back all at once. Alice, we have a fine and long standing tradition on the board of condemning shows before viewing them, subsequently declaring we will not be attending them, but then ultimately posting: "Went to this last night despite reservations..." This tradition MUST be allowed to be upheld. But it can't be good for you, can it? All that contempt. Comments on the CFT facebook have been positive, except for somebody who didn't like the downbeat ending. Let's hope next year that Daniel programmes a musical version of Stephen King's 'The Mist'. Speaking of happy endings, @ryan, are you still up for that fiddle on the roof with me & Mrs L? We're going on the 27th...
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Post by ctas on Jul 14, 2017 14:05:31 GMT
Driving down tomorrow for my annual Chichester trip and can't wait to see this! I'm hoping to add an extra visit towards the end of the run.
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Post by frosty on Jul 14, 2017 16:15:57 GMT
At the start, Daniel Evans came out to say that the actor who was playing Lazar had been taken seriously ill and a stand had had less than 24 hours rehearsal (Gareth Snook), I see that Gareth Snook is officially on the cast list. Am I right in thinking Chris Jarman was due to be in this role? Yes, Chris Jarman is listed in the programme as Lazar.
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Post by ctas on Jul 15, 2017 21:12:22 GMT
Gareth Snook is listed in the programme I bought today.
I really really loved today's matinee. The score has some of the most glorious harmonies I've ever heard in musical theatre. I enjoyed the staging and some touches were just beautiful. I'm not totally convinced on some of the actors but Tevye and Golde carried the show wonderfully. It's got such pertinent themes for today's world and it was a joy to finally see this show. Already planning a return trip!
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Post by frosty on Jul 17, 2017 21:44:01 GMT
Gareth Snook is listed in the programme I bought today. Wow, they must have reprinted a whole new batch of programmes, mine has an insert with Gareth Snook's bio on it, but Chris Jarman in the main cast details bit.
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