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Post by theatrelover123 on Jan 30, 2019 18:36:04 GMT
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Post by alece10 on Jan 30, 2019 19:22:06 GMT
God was it really 18 years ago I saw it.
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Post by biffo on Jan 31, 2019 13:19:01 GMT
What I find sometimes astounding about people using this site, is how awful and unsupportive they can be towards productions they either haven't seen, or in particular before a production hasn't even started!!!
Company's such as Selladoor maybe not be as big as Cameron Mack or RUG etc, but they are putting on show after show, on tours throughout the UK and the World, and in the West End, and keeping many actors, musicians and crew in work. They should be applauded for that. Maybe one day when they reach the financial heights of the bigger named company's, they too will be able to invest more and more in their productions. Perhaps some of you are too young to remember that many years ago, even Cameron put out productions which were small scale and failed!!....
STOP moaning all the time before you've even seen a show! Just because YOU may not like a particular production, there are many others who DO.
What did my mum say?... Unless you have something constructive to say.......
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Post by numtuckety on Mar 22, 2019 12:17:27 GMT
Anyone see this last night? Am going to a preview tomorrow matinee and wondered what the running time was so I can catch a train after. Arcola website says 120 minutes but it ran at 90 minutes in America so I'm assuming they have chucked in an interval and that's why it's a bit longer...
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Post by learfan on Mar 22, 2019 13:12:25 GMT
Havent seen the film but due to the cast particularly the divine LPF am booking for Birmingham.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Mar 22, 2019 13:17:02 GMT
I am likely to see it in Oxford - more out of curiosity than anything else - it is the writing team that attracts me more than the subject or cast
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Post by steve10086 on Mar 22, 2019 14:05:16 GMT
Anyone see this last night? Am going to a preview tomorrow matinee and wondered what the running time was so I can catch a train after. Arcola website says 120 minutes but it ran at 90 minutes in America so I'm assuming they have chucked in an interval and that's why it's a bit longer... There is an interval, and 2 hours is about right.
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Post by steve10086 on Mar 22, 2019 14:09:29 GMT
I’m gonna declare my interest up front... I work at the Arcola* I saw the first preview last night and absolutely loved it. It has the same heartwarming feeling as the movie. The cast are superb, and the Hoover family work so well together. *I paid for my ticket, so I think I’m still entitled to an opinion
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2019 15:34:47 GMT
I’m gonna declare my interest up front... I work at the Arcola* I saw the first preview last night and absolutely loved it. It has the same heartwarming feeling as the movie. The cast are superb, and the Hoover family work so well together. *I paid for my ticket, so I think I’m still entitled to an opinion Totally entitled to an opinion! I’m always happy to listen to someone who paid to be there!
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Post by lou105 on Mar 22, 2019 16:38:55 GMT
Havent seen the film but due to the cast particularly the divine LPF am booking for Birmingham. Have you found confirmation that she's doing the tour? The way I read it, she was confirmed only for the London run, though I could be wrong.
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Post by TallPaul on Mar 22, 2019 17:06:26 GMT
Havent seen the film but due to the cast particularly the divine LPF am booking for Birmingham. Have you found confirmation that she's doing the tour? The way I read it, she was confirmed only for the London run, though I could be wrong. Yes, that's my understanding too, along with Gary Wilmot. Their replacements should really have been announced by now!
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Post by learfan on Mar 22, 2019 21:07:07 GMT
Havent seen the film but due to the cast particularly the divine LPF am booking for Birmingham. Have you found confirmation that she's doing the tour? The way I read it, she was confirmed only for the London run, though I could be wrong. Oh flip! Just assumed tbh. Havent actually booked yet but they ought to have announced by now any replacements for the tour surely?
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Post by lou105 on Mar 22, 2019 22:16:51 GMT
Yep, I thought the same the first time I read the announcement. I'll probably see this anyway, but it would be nice to have cast confirmed.
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Post by steve10086 on Mar 22, 2019 23:19:46 GMT
Laura and Gary are only at the Arcola and won’t be going on tour.
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Post by steve10086 on Mar 22, 2019 23:22:38 GMT
I’m gonna declare my interest up front... I work at the Arcola* I saw the first preview last night and absolutely loved it. It has the same heartwarming feeling as the movie. The cast are superb, and the Hoover family work so well together. *I paid for my ticket, so I think I’m still entitled to an opinion Totally entitled to an opinion! I’m always happy to listen to someone who paid to be there! Saw it again tonight, but this time it was staff comps, so I won’t comment.... Although I can’t stop myself... this show is a proper dose of sunshine. It deals with darks themes yet really uplifts you.
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Post by nash16 on Mar 23, 2019 0:24:18 GMT
Totally entitled to an opinion! I’m always happy to listen to someone who paid to be there! Saw it again tonight, but this time it was staff comps, so I won’t comment.... Although I can’t stop myself... this show is a proper dose of sunshine. It deals with darks themes yet really uplifts you. Can I ask: have you seen the film before seeing this version of it?
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Post by steve10086 on Mar 23, 2019 4:58:51 GMT
Saw it again tonight, but this time it was staff comps, so I won’t comment.... Although I can’t stop myself... this show is a proper dose of sunshine. It deals with darks themes yet really uplifts you. Can I ask: have you seen the film before seeing this version of it? I have, yes, why?
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Post by learfan on Mar 23, 2019 7:03:05 GMT
Laura and Gary are only at the Arcola and won’t be going on tour. Booooo!
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Post by nash16 on Mar 23, 2019 22:22:50 GMT
Can I ask: have you seen the film before seeing this version of it? I have, yes, why? Wonder how you felt it compared?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2019 22:40:04 GMT
We all need a little sunshine in dark days like these.Looking forward to seeing this.
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Post by steve10086 on Mar 24, 2019 0:15:35 GMT
Wonder how you felt it compared? I’d say it’s a broader comedy than the film, but it deals with all the same subjects and gives you the same feelings the movie does. I loved the film, and I love the show.
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Post by nash16 on Mar 24, 2019 1:18:39 GMT
Wonder how you felt it compared? I’d say it’s a broader comedy than the film, but it deals with all the same subjects and gives you the same feelings the movie does. I loved the film, and I love the show. That's great to hear. Going to book now. Thank you.
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Post by westendcub on Mar 27, 2019 14:05:54 GMT
Saw this last night, it was cute & well crafted but not that memorable!!
The simple set design works well in the space & their camper van works (there is a resolve!!).
It’s only 2 hours including interval which I think why it lacks something, whilst the actors are good I never got fully invested in the characters & they felt at arms length - some development in the book needed. There is a moment for the gay uncle with other characters that came from nowhere and whilst there is a farce moment that could be cringe (that worked well & laughter ensued).
Whilst I enjoyed it enough for an evening seeing new emerging work, the score is one note (most songs sound the same) although I did like the reprise of the sunshine song st the end & all the pageant stuff was great fun (the highlight of the show).
It’s pleasant & not too expensive to see however despite some of my points.
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Post by danieljohnson14 on Mar 30, 2019 10:01:19 GMT
I'm seeing this today so I'll be sure to report back.
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Post by David J on Mar 30, 2019 15:03:44 GMT
I'm seeing this today so I'll be sure to report back. Are you here this afternoon?
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Post by David J on Mar 30, 2019 17:33:33 GMT
As west end cub says this is cute and inoffensive but nothing to praise about with some unmemorable songs
Potential dramatic moments feel artificial and unearned. Whilst the family give their all I never felt a connection with them that the production was vying for
Characters and attempts at humour come out of nowhere and feel hit and miss. The unemotional lady with the forms was the highlight, but what was up with that Miss California?
Average for me
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Post by bobwordsmith on Mar 31, 2019 10:04:05 GMT
I saw this show twice at Second Stage in New York and was totally blown away! Wonderful score, really funny and very moving. I saw the second preview at the Arcola and was equally blown away. Some changes from the original but still a fantastic piece of musical theatre. And the Arcola cast are superb. I will be seeing it again in 2 weeks.
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Post by squidward on Mar 31, 2019 18:30:17 GMT
Scratching my head about this one. I saw it in the US and thought it was completely underwhelming. I'm wondering if this version is significantly different? If not, it's an odd choice for both The Arcola and definitely for a tour, as I would classify the film as a cult rather than mainstream hit.
I also wonder about the Watermill choice of importing Amelie, which also left me cold when I saw it in America.
I would imagine the rights for shows that haven't been particularly successful in the US are probably not hard to secure for the UK, but apart from Legally Blonde and Heathers (which was never likely to end up on Broadway for obvious reasons), have there been many imported shows that have done much better here than in the US where they started?
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Post by Mark on Apr 8, 2019 13:49:44 GMT
Anyone able to advise on the £10 restricted view seats in the circle and what the restriction is?
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Post by Someone in a tree on Apr 14, 2019 9:50:17 GMT
It's very much the same story of the excellent film but with none of the sutitittles. Cast are all great especially the girl who played Olive. However a great cast canot polish a ...
According to Wiki the original score was scrapped bar three songs. Makes you wonder why they just didn't give up
Lapine wrote the books for Sunday, Woods and Passion and then without uncle Steve this happens. I find it unbelievable that this has come from the same pen
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