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Post by Being Alive on Sept 11, 2023 11:03:09 GMT
I wonder if LW Theatres hasn't got a show in place to replace Frozen just yet. Considering the backlog of shows trying to get venues in the West End at the moment I don't know how likely this is - but it's true you'd need one of a particular size (or with a particular star) to even contemplate going into TRDL
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Post by Jon on Sept 11, 2023 11:07:03 GMT
I wonder if LW Theatres hasn't got a show in place to replace Frozen just yet. Considering the backlog of shows trying to get venues in the West End at the moment I don't know how likely this is - but it's true you'd need one of a particular size (or with a particular star) to even contemplate going into TRDL Isn't the venue flexible now? I'm sure they could find a way to reduce the capacity somewhat.
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Post by Being Alive on Sept 11, 2023 11:09:56 GMT
I imagine the stalls is flexible, but I can't imagine there's a lot you can do to the balconies or circles.
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Post by BVM on Sept 11, 2023 12:09:31 GMT
The January closing "rumours" were wrong then!
Not a life changing show for me but did think it was excellent and would happily go again.
Agree with others that finding another appropriate tenant for Drury Lane may be problematic - it's a whopping venue to fill (no desire to see the third incarnation of Palladium Oliver there and assume this time that will go DMT anyway).
Can London sustain two London Palladium style venues with TRDL also doing one off concerts and a Winter and Summer musical? No idea! But do struggle to think of a new/revival musical that could do an open ended run there.
On a semi related topic - does anyone know if Jenna Lee James does all shows/has any holidays? Incredible MT voice with a rocky edge (and easily the 2nd best Narrator of all time after Linzi IMHO) - would love to see her!
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Post by Jon on Sept 11, 2023 12:33:26 GMT
Drury Lane tends to be more successful with big shows so it's unlikely that they'll go the Palladium route which made sense for them as it was always a variety theatre.
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Post by jarnew on Sept 11, 2023 13:02:00 GMT
Went to see the show again last night and had a blast. I forgot to check out the cast list before taking my seat, so checked the West End understudies twitter to see if there was anything there. After hastily looking I thought I would be seeing Char Burnett again, but to my surprise a mystery Anna took the stage (Rebecca Botterill)! She seemed to be having a lot of fun and may perhaps be the closest to movie-Anna I've seen yet, characterization wise. Really glad I got to see her! First time seeing Jenna Lee as Elsa too and thought she did a great job as well. Not sure what was in the air last night, but everyone seemed extra fired up and excited, truly a vibrant show from everyone. I was especially impressed with Djavan last night, he had to genuinely smile and laugh a few times,seemed to be having the best time, and his "What Do You Know About Love"-reprise was a highlight. Really excited for cast change in 2 weeks but I'll definitely miss the ones who will be leaving! On a semi related topic - does anyone know if Jenna Lee James does all shows/has any holidays? Incredible MT voice with a rocky edge (and easily the 2nd best Narrator of all time after Linzi IMHO) - would love to see her! Laura Emmitt is on as Elsa on wednesday evenings, also 2 friday nights in september, just looked and seems to be the 15th and 29th!
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Post by Figaro on Sept 11, 2023 15:24:55 GMT
When is the cast change?
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Post by starlight92 on Sept 11, 2023 18:38:23 GMT
The new cast starts on the 27th. Very curious about what Laura Dawkes will be like as Anna as it's her stage debut!
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Post by capybara on Sept 14, 2023 10:03:55 GMT
Now booking through to June 2024.
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Post by starlight92 on Dec 15, 2023 10:57:41 GMT
Samantha Barks is back as Elsa from 7th Feb! This is a lot sooner than I thought (I thought maternity leave was around a year?!) but I'm not complaining, it will be great to have her back.
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Post by danb on Dec 15, 2023 11:20:51 GMT
Laura Dawkes makes a sweet Anna; she sings & acts it well. Similarly, whilst nothing wrong with Jenna’s Elsa, she just suffered from not being Samantha. Plus there respective ages just looked too far apart to believe that they would ever have played together.
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Post by starlight92 on Dec 15, 2023 12:02:13 GMT
Laura Dawkes makes a sweet Anna; she sings & acts it well. Similarly, whilst nothing wrong with Jenna’s Elsa, she just suffered from not being Samantha. Plus there respective ages just looked too far apart to believe that they would ever have played together. Yes, I saw Laura's very first show and she was fantastic, there seemed to be new life breathed into the show that night and a great atmosphere in the theatre. Hard to believe this is her first West End role!
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Post by JustJ on Dec 15, 2023 12:17:02 GMT
Is it worth catching the current Elsa, or should I wait until Samantha is back?
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Post by thebroadwayboy on Dec 19, 2023 8:08:37 GMT
just wondering what were the differences between this frozen and broadways frozen
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Post by backtothetheatre on Jan 5, 2024 23:04:42 GMT
Frozen was booking until July and is now only booking until June 2nd. I like this show but I would not be shocked if it closed.
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Post by theatrefan62 on Jan 6, 2024 7:37:45 GMT
Frozen was booking until July and is now only booking until June 2nd. I like this show but I would not be shocked if it closed. It would be a bit surprising to close just before the peak school summer holidays though.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 6, 2024 11:18:36 GMT
Frozen was booking until July and is now only booking until June 2nd. I like this show but I would not be shocked if it closed. It would be a bit surprising to close just before the peak school summer holidays though. Well they’ve been actively seeking a replacement show for a while now- so the writings on the wall. A huge revival was due to go in there September- but it all fell apart before Xmas.
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Post by danb on Jan 6, 2024 11:59:59 GMT
It would be a bit surprising to close just before the peak school summer holidays though. Well they’ve been actively seeking a replacement show for a while now- so the writings on the wall. A huge revival was due to go in there September- but it all fell apart before Xmas. Had it been there before?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 6, 2024 12:46:23 GMT
Well they’ve been actively seeking a replacement show for a while now- so the writings on the wall. A huge revival was due to go in there September- but it all fell apart before Xmas. Had it been there before? Possibly…!
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Post by danb on Jan 6, 2024 12:47:54 GMT
Has it been binned or just going somewhere more intimate?
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Post by Being Alive on Jan 6, 2024 12:49:53 GMT
Heard from someone at LW just before Christmas that the plan was get through the summer holiday as it'll make them cash and closing beginning of September but I guess it's an expensive show to run...
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Post by theatrefan62 on Jan 6, 2024 16:09:35 GMT
Well they’ve been actively seeking a replacement show for a while now- so the writings on the wall. A huge revival was due to go in there September- but it all fell apart before Xmas. Had it been there before? Sweeney Todd?
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Post by danb on Jan 6, 2024 16:16:25 GMT
I was thinking ‘Oliver’.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 6, 2024 20:46:19 GMT
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Post by danb on Jan 6, 2024 20:48:43 GMT
Forum?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 6, 2024 20:50:42 GMT
Has that ever played at Drury Lane?
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Post by danb on Jan 6, 2024 20:57:24 GMT
No idea? I can only really think of ‘The Producers’ & ‘whorehouse’ that have played there before and are comedies.
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Post by backtothetheatre on Jan 6, 2024 21:10:29 GMT
Isn’t Hercules rumoured to be going in after Frozen?
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Post by AddisonMizner on Jan 6, 2024 21:14:02 GMT
Isn’t Hercules rumoured to be going in after Frozen? I would love this if true! I know the production in the States was not well received, but I love the score. One of Disney‘s best alongside HUNCHBACK.
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Post by theatrefan62 on Jan 6, 2024 21:18:04 GMT
But Hercules hasn't played there before.
Although yeah I'd love it to be true.
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