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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2019 11:09:58 GMT
I was a bit disappointed it didn't have any of the spectacle the Palladium had (wall of smoke with Joseph lowering from the clouds at the beginning, animatronic camels, collapsing sheep skeletons etc). It's ironic that all these years later at the same theatre - we get a less technically innovative show. What they do do is nice - I liked the LED lighting for the colours and the statues in the palace were fun - but it lacked the visual style the "original" had. I am with you on this one. I loved all these elements! Much as I am reconciled with the changing of the guard at Les Mis though, I am with this too. I was basically expecting/hoping them to plonk the 90s version on stage again (never gonna happen) or rival/better it in the same style (probs impossible). So again I get that things have to be changed. And in situ it does work - the atmosphere in there is joyous. Went again Saturday matinee and there is now a souvenir brochure. Piece from ALW saying that the 90s version was the one he had produced and he was incredibly proud of. Described how it went round the world and was revived at the Adelphi. He said he felt it was time to "let go" of his production and let someone else produce it maintaining it's elements of fun and keeping kids central, and as a gateway to theatre. So the Lord has spoken and I am reconciled lol (either that or I just cannot live in cognitive dissonance). ANYWAY, Richard Carson was on as Pharaoh and he was sensational. Fantastic voice, great acting, incredible legs and body from row A of stalls lol. Totally commanding. For me it redressed the balance in the show of classic MT singing vs the Sheri approach. And weirdly it made me like Sheridan more. I even cracked a smile at the robot dance finale to Pharaoh Story. For me, sorry, but Jason is so bad he should not be in this. And I'll say this again re Sheridan - I think she's a better singer than she realises and I would like to see her going for the notes more.
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Post by samchap on Jul 17, 2019 11:24:11 GMT
It ain’t the 1992 version but it’s great fun. Watched on Monday and was impressed especially with the kids. Do they have a cast list for the kids ? The boy playing Potiphar was excellent.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2019 11:27:11 GMT
It ain’t the 1992 version but it’s great fun. Watched on Monday and was impressed especially with the kids. Do they have a cast list for the kids ? The boy playing Potiphar was excellent. No, nor for the Swings. Though on Saturday they had some blink and you miss them A4 photocopies for Pharaoh. A pet peeve of mine. Respect for Swings. (Respect for kids I guess too lol). Etc. I did tweet them about said issue but did not get a response....
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Post by shady23 on Jul 17, 2019 11:31:55 GMT
I know that a lot of shows do not publish the schedule of the children for child protection reasons.
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Post by horton on Jul 17, 2019 13:34:39 GMT
If the children are being correctly chaperoned, what is the increased risk of correctly crediting the kids?
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Post by denise on Jul 17, 2019 14:03:12 GMT
For what reason do you need one of those? Agree, Denise. I loved those wheelie sheep. Wish they sold them at the souvenir shop...
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Post by horton on Jul 17, 2019 16:52:49 GMT
Surely they can do those things whether or not the children are properly credited- unless they perform under complete anonymity, make no reference on any social media, do not appear on Spotlight or in junior sections of agent websites or allow family to make any reference to them?
I'm all for safeguarding but too often I feel kids get short-changed in terms of proper recognition. And then there are the issues relating to horrid click-tracks many are forced to mime to!
Having said that, the kids' curtain call in 'Billy Elliot' was magnificent! And the recognition of the talent on show in 'School of Rock' is heart-warming.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 17, 2019 17:57:52 GMT
When I first joined the old forum the comments about Billy Elliott had my eyes out on stalks. If that is the sort of person hanging about then better safe than sorry.
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Post by dontdreamit on Jul 17, 2019 20:52:02 GMT
So Sheridan is getting better and better each time I see this- she’s playing much straighter than she did in the first preview and singing the score closer to how it was back in the ‘91 version.
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Post by westended on Jul 17, 2019 21:21:17 GMT
When is the lift supposed to be used in the show?
Tonight, it was only used for Jac’s entrance and then Poor Poor Joseph and wasn’t used as a platform for Mrs Potiphar and Pharaoh (seen in press photos) - wasn’t used at all in Act 2!
Did Jason’s shoe problem cause it to break down ?
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Post by amp09 on Jul 17, 2019 23:41:12 GMT
When is the lift supposed to be used in the show? Tonight, it was only used for Jac’s entrance and then Poor Poor Joseph and wasn’t used as a platform for Mrs Potiphar and Pharaoh (seen in press photos) - wasn’t used at all in Act 2! Did Jason’s shoe problem cause it to break down ? Yep, it’s definitely used more than what you’ve mentioned. Maybe Jason has had a diva moment and refused to work with it following his incident last night. 🤣
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Post by shady23 on Jul 18, 2019 0:42:55 GMT
Any dream will shoe.
Sorry.
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Post by alece10 on Jul 18, 2019 9:40:36 GMT
I know we have moved on from this now but it just came to me.....
Do you think The Sun would pay for my story if I told them that I had seen Sheridans Fanny?
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Post by Being Alive on Jul 18, 2019 9:46:48 GMT
Going back into the Palladium in 2020 - exact dates TBC but likely to be after Madonna's short run end of Jan
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Post by musicalmarge on Jul 18, 2019 10:37:21 GMT
So Sheridan is getting better and better each time I see this- she’s playing much straighter than she did in the first preview and singing the score closer to how it was back in the ‘91 version. I just spat out my avocado bagel - Sheridan is now “singing the score” like Linzi Hatley did in 1991. Sheridan has done some super TV roles and sang Cilla well but PLEASE do not compare her to the masterclass in musical theatre heaven that is Linzi. She comes nowhere close!! In my opinion Sheridan Smith is dreadful in this Normal Wisdom meets Andrew Lloyd Webber car crash.
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Post by danb on Jul 18, 2019 10:48:23 GMT
Any dream will shoe. Sorry. Poor. Don’t forget your (dream) coat on the way out...😂
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Post by dontdreamit on Jul 18, 2019 11:11:06 GMT
So Sheridan is getting better and better each time I see this- she’s playing much straighter than she did in the first preview and singing the score closer to how it was back in the ‘91 version. I just spat out my avocado bagel - Sheridan is now “singing the score” like Linzi Hatley did in 1991. Sheridan has done some super TV roles and sang Cilla well but PLEASE do not compare her to the masterclass in musical theatre heaven that is Linzi. She comes nowhere close!! In my opinion Sheridan Smith is dreadful in this Normal Wisdom meets Andrew Lloyd Webber car crash. Linzi is deffinative in the role. But I was there for the very first preview, and she is now much closer to how it was sung than she was back on 27th June when keys were changed all over the place it a lot of it just sounded wrong. I’m not very technical in how I’ve explained that, but she is now singing it more like the previous incarnation.
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Post by showgirl on Jul 18, 2019 12:01:45 GMT
Lottery question please, if anyone knows this: do you get an outcome email either way, or only if you've won? If the latter, it leaves the unsuccessful entrants wondering whether they've missed out or are yet to hear something.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2019 13:09:07 GMT
I wasn't going to go see this production at those prices but i won the lottery this week!
Admittedly i am very biased towards the 1991 production, but i am determined to go in with an open mind.
*prays that the understudy Narrator is on*
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Post by Jon on Jul 18, 2019 13:54:07 GMT
Going back into the Palladium in 2020 - exact dates TBC but likely to be after Madonna's short run end of Jan Wonder if this means there isn't a summer musical or panto for 2020 if Joseph is returning unless it's a limited run.
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Post by TallPaul on Jul 18, 2019 14:03:53 GMT
Between Madonna's last night on Saturday 15 February and Monday 18 May 2020 (and also excluding Sundays), there are currently 17 nights already booked into the Palladium.
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Post by dontdreamit on Jul 18, 2019 14:21:58 GMT
Lottery question please, if anyone knows this: do you get an outcome email either way, or only if you've won? If the latter, it leaves the unsuccessful entrants wondering whether they've missed out or are yet to hear something. Yes you do. Emails usually come on the Thursday and if you win you have 24 hours to book. When my partner won it they got the email on the Friday so I do wonder if they hold some names back in case not all the winners book in the end.
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Post by pianowithsam on Jul 18, 2019 14:28:58 GMT
Going back into the Palladium in 2020 - exact dates TBC but likely to be after Madonna's short run end of Jan I don't doubt you, but where did you see this?
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Post by showgirl on Jul 18, 2019 16:11:13 GMT
Lottery question please, if anyone knows this: do you get an outcome email either way, or only if you've won? If the latter, it leaves the unsuccessful entrants wondering whether they've missed out or are yet to hear something. Yes you do. Emails usually come on the Thursday and if you win you have 24 hours to book. When my partner won it they got the email on the Friday so I do wonder if they hold some names back in case not all the winners book in the end. Thank you very much. I did wonder if some entrants would hear later, though I hadn't expected it to be as late as the next day. I entered for next week and haven't heard anything yet, so presumably even if I did belatedly, the ticket options would be much reduced. Doesn't help that I can only do one evening each time.
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Post by alece10 on Jul 18, 2019 17:25:54 GMT
I'm in the same boat been checking my e mails all day but nothing.
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Post by dontdreamit on Jul 18, 2019 17:43:30 GMT
Even if you do win, they don’t allocate the tickets until the day before. No choice given unfortunately! But we’ve had Row G stalls and Row G Royal Circle and both were good seats.
I’ve not entered this week as I’m in 2 nights next week anyway.
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Post by shady23 on Jul 18, 2019 18:06:28 GMT
How much are the lottery tickets please?
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Post by Being Alive on Jul 18, 2019 22:48:27 GMT
Going back into the Palladium in 2020 - exact dates TBC but likely to be after Madonna's short run end of Jan I don't doubt you, but where did you see this? I know someone on the tech team who put it in to the Palladium and they just got booked again to put it back in in 2020
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2019 0:01:37 GMT
So if they got booked for it, then surely they know the dates of when its happening?
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Post by showgirl on Jul 19, 2019 3:40:39 GMT
I'm surprised that if successful lottery entrants (still not one myself but hoping!) are expected to pay £30 for a ticket, they are not told at the time where it is. As that's about double my average spend, that represents quite in investment in an unknown quantity. I know people have reported being allocated great stalls and circle tickets but are you even told which area they will be in? As in the case of some popular productions, you could pay that and more for a rubbish seat at the rear of the balcony.
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