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Post by zahidf on Jan 28, 2022 12:22:57 GMT
At the Royal Court
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Post by Forrest on Jan 28, 2022 20:08:51 GMT
So happy to see this: I wanted to go see it at the ND, but never got around to, and now I get a second chance.
Definitely will try to see it at the Court.
Has anyone seen it already? :)
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Post by QueerTheatre on Feb 2, 2022 10:41:16 GMT
I saw it - one of the best show's ive ever seen and I dont say that lightly. So beautiful and full of life, joy, and humour as well as the darker and more expected themes.
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Post by Dave B on Apr 4, 2022 22:54:41 GMT
A hugely well deserved standing ovation for this tonight. Absolutely beautiful, superb cast and writing.
2h25m, out just about 10pm. Didn't feel like it, I was engrossed from start to finish. Even the interval conversations, the ones I had and the ones I overheard were of people stunned and engrossed. I think this is going to do phenomenally well at the Royal Court and tickets could get really scare really fast. Pretty sure it was sold out tonight on second or third preview, been a while since I've seen RC full, even on a £12 Monday.
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Post by showgirl on Apr 6, 2022 4:08:18 GMT
Question, please, for those who have seen it. This is an awkward one to ask but I gave up not far in with a couple of other productions at the Royal Court recently because I couldn't understand what the cast members were saying. I think the plays may also not have been to my taste anyway, but it's frustrating and infuriating to look forward to something well-reviewed and then to feel stupid because you can't follow the dialogue. So is this likely to be an issue in this case, please?
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Post by Dave B on Apr 6, 2022 22:08:24 GMT
Question, please, for those who have seen it. This is an awkward one to ask but I gave up not far in with a couple of other productions at the Royal Court recently because I couldn't understand what the cast members were saying. I think the plays may also not have been to my taste anyway, but it's frustrating and infuriating to look forward to something well-reviewed and then to feel stupid because you can't follow the dialogue. So is this likely to be an issue in this case, please? I went with my partner and a friend of ours. I had no issue following any dialogue and I asked both of them and they report the same. |
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Post by showgirl on Apr 7, 2022 4:16:09 GMT
Thank you so much, Dave B; really helpful. Now to find a matinee, given the running time! |
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Post by thistimetomorrow on Apr 16, 2022 22:42:55 GMT
I really enjoyed this. Thought the 6 actors were really giving it their all on stage. Can't wait to see what they do next with their careers.
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Post by Dave B on Apr 20, 2022 15:28:54 GMT
An extra week added. Well deserved too.
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Post by showgirl on Apr 25, 2022 4:08:33 GMT
Out of step here as I saw this, really didn't enjoy it and wished I had stuck with my original instinct that it was not for me. The rave press reviews and comments here persuaded me and I can see that it was very well done, but my main issue is that it's not a play at all, just a series of scenes, so an impossible hurdle for it to overcome as far as I'm concerned. I considered leaving at the interval but decided to hang on to see what, if anything, happened - which it didn't, really: just more of the same mysterious writhing around for several minutes and then the various characters continuing with their individual stories and bonding with each other. Obviously it wasn't aimed at me but I gave it a go anyway, so will put it down, as so often, to experience. Good to try to broaden your theatrical horizons but after this, I needed to retreat to my comfort zone.
Admittedly I was also p****d off with the Royal Court by the time this started as they make such a big deal of latecomers not being admitted (yes, right!) and in order to get there on time, I had had to miss the end of a film (which had started late due to a technical issue), yet well after 2.30 pm the lights stayed up and people were drifting in, clutching drinks and there wasn't even an announcment about the delay, let alone an apology, which is discourteous to those who do make the effort to arrive punctually and makes a nonsense of all the warnings about the need to do so.
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Post by dlevi on Apr 28, 2022 20:53:18 GMT
Out of step here as I saw this, really didn't enjoy it and wished I had stuck with my original instinct that it was not for me. The rave press reviews and comments here persuaded me and I can see that it was very well done, but my main issue is that it's not a play at all, just a series of scenes, so an impossible hurdle for it to overcome as far as I'm concerned. I considered leaving at the interval but decided to hang on to see what, if anything, happened - which it didn't, really: just more of the same mysterious writhing around for several minutes and then the various characters continuing with their individual stories and bonding with each other. Obviously it wasn't aimed at me but I gave it a go anyway, so will put it down, as so often, to experience. Good to try to broaden your theatrical horizons but after this, I needed to retreat to my comfort zone. Admittedly I was also p****d off with the Royal Court by the time this started as they make such a big deal of latecomers not being admitted (yes, right!) and in order to get there on time, I had had to miss the end of a film (which had started late due to a technical issue), yet well after 2.30 pm the lights stayed up and people were drifting in, clutching drinks and there wasn't even an announcment about the delay, let alone an apology, which is discourteous to those who do make the effort to arrive punctually and makes a nonsense of all the warnings about the need to do so. I agree with showgirl . The opening dance sequence was approximately 9 minutes long and the confessionals never really added up for me. Yet I have to admit the capacity crowd at the Court was wildly enthusiastic. After the interval there were a number of empty seats throughout the stalls but those that stayed were for happy they did so. I know it was sincere and that its heart was in the right place, but I found it to be an indulgent bore. |
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Post by zahidf on Jan 19, 2023 10:05:13 GMT
West end run
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Post by Dave B on Jan 19, 2023 10:05:29 GMT
A well deserved West End transfer! Six weeks at the Apollo from March 25th
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Post by alessia on Jan 19, 2023 10:09:48 GMT
this is great, I'd love to go see it again
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Post by londonpostie on Jan 20, 2023 9:34:13 GMT
Booking is open, possibly for people on a Nimax mailing list, or more widely, not too sure .. Anyway, booked the same back-of-Stalls seats as per Jerusalem. Lovely little theatre  |
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Post by sam22 on Mar 29, 2023 20:33:26 GMT
I've just booked for this. Fair ticket prices I think, presumably as it isn't going to be widely known. £49.50 for decent stalls seats on row E is a bargain nowadays!
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Mar 29, 2023 20:48:11 GMT
I have booked for this soon; I think already this will be a sell out.
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Post by romeo94 on Apr 9, 2023 9:45:54 GMT
Caught this yesterday. I thought it was fantastic.
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Apr 11, 2023 22:50:36 GMT
Caught this recently - but it wasn’t for me. I can appreciate why it has an audience (not to come across patronising) but I just couldn’t relate for obvious reasons. The production design was cool, I was laughing at some points but I felt uncomfortable. I think I will stick to musicals!!!!
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Post by londonpostie on Apr 14, 2023 10:44:36 GMT
It was fine, though a performance piece rather than a 3-act play with character development and dramatic arcs. A solid blend of well-made points, humour and engaging presentation.
It's also part of an ongoing discussion, a progression - recent excellent quality productions at Seven Dials Playhouse (Foxes) and Sadler's Wells (Traplord) had less profile but made strong contributions to themes covered here.
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Post by Mark on Apr 17, 2023 14:54:15 GMT
This seems to be pretty much sold out the rest of the run!
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Post by sam22 on May 3, 2023 18:40:59 GMT
I saw this on Sunday without really knowing what to expect and thought it was fantastic! Very different to a usual play but I there were some funny moments and some extremely moving parts. It definitely has something to say and does so skillfully. Theatre looked full so the news about it has obviously spread!
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Post by Rory on Nov 22, 2023 10:03:58 GMT
9 week run at the Garrick from 29th Feb until 4th May 2024
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Post by drmaplewood on Nov 22, 2023 14:19:16 GMT
£15 front row
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Post by Jon on Nov 22, 2023 14:20:30 GMT
Noticed a rebrand for the Royal Court in the corner.
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Post by Dave B on Jan 23, 2024 12:07:21 GMT
Entirely new cast
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Post by drmaplewood on Mar 14, 2024 11:27:25 GMT
Saw the new cast last night and the show is in great form. It's shorter than it was at the RC too (2hr 10 with a 20 min interval).
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Post by sherbetlemon on Mar 14, 2024 11:48:45 GMT
Agreed, I saw it last Saturday and it was fantastic. Booked £15 front row tickets early on and may be best value tickets I've ever had.
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Post by punxsutawney on Mar 14, 2024 22:35:08 GMT
Excellent show at today's matinee, the new cast on top form and an engaged audience throughout including a rapturous ovation at the end!
Particular praise for Fela Lufadeju as Jet (a fantastically emotional performance), Albert Magashi as Sable (who had a few moments of ad libbing with the audience which were excellent), and Shakeel Haakim as Pitch (who is being graded and assessed for his work in this show, as he has yet to even graduate! An excellent performance considering!).
Four and a half stars for me.
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Post by Dave B on Mar 18, 2024 11:19:35 GMT
New Diorama to Royal Court and then two full on West End runs and this thread doesn't exceed a single page...
We saw it for a second time on Saturday. Those £15 front row seats. My sister was over staying with us and as my partner and I thought this one of the most powerful pieces we've seen in recent years, taking her for a visit was more than worthwhile.
All loved it again. It is running slightly shorter but still just as funny, as poignant and as powerful. Combines the brilliance of gags like the Power Rangers with moving the audience more than once and you can see the feelings rising on the stage and feel them within the audience. New cast are all great, not a weak link among them. A brilliant painful and joyful show which deserves hundreds more posts and views from here.
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