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Post by andrew on Jun 26, 2022 18:26:45 GMT
I can find reference to Millennials the Musical being performed at the Lowry some time in the past, directed by Luke Shepherd. It looks like it was part of sone kind of festival for new works. It has the same book writer so it’s deffo the same show. Millennials was part of MT Fest 2021 at the Turbine Theatre (unfortunately I saw it and it was terrible). All of the shows that were performed there went on a "virtual tour" to regional venues, meaning that you could purchase the recording and watch it on specific dates from each venue's website, so that's probably why you found it there.
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Post by Mark on Jun 26, 2022 20:35:01 GMT
I take it that Rob Madge won't be in for the final six performances as they have "My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do)" on in Edinburgh
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Post by TallPaul on Jun 27, 2022 7:28:06 GMT
On her show yesterday afternoon, Elaine Paige played Lisa Olivant singing 21st Century Girl. Probably a better advert for the show...and the lyrics were perfectly audible.
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Post by djdan14 on Jun 30, 2022 12:15:11 GMT
For anyone who’s every wanted to watch a musical from a ball pit
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Post by inthenose on Jun 30, 2022 12:30:33 GMT
For anyone who’s every wanted to watch a musical from a ball pit Tasteful!
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jun 30, 2022 18:09:47 GMT
Looks hideous.
Sounds hideous.
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Post by danb on Jun 30, 2022 19:05:26 GMT
Looks hideous. Sounds hideous. What he said.
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Post by Dr Tom on Jul 6, 2022 16:02:28 GMT
In one of those bizarre twists of fate, I see that Luke Latchman has taken over from Ivano Turco.
Wishing Ivano a speedy recovery.
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Post by tal on Jul 7, 2022 1:03:35 GMT
I wonder it they’ll try to actually create a narrative out of this. When I saw it at the Turbine, it really looked like a work in progress - like they were trying out some songs but would add some sort of book to the show at some point. If the song cycle format remains the same, this is probably not gonna be not my thing.
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Post by austink on Jul 7, 2022 4:03:51 GMT
Logo for the show still says “pop song cycle” so assume that it is still that. I wonder it they’ll try to actually create a narrative out of this. When I saw it at the Turbine, it really looked like a work in progress - like they were trying out some songs but would add some sort of book to the show at some point. If the song cycle format remains the same, this is probably not gonna be not my thing.
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Post by cezbear on Jul 7, 2022 18:23:42 GMT
I'm a bit clueless on this one - what is a song cycle, exactly? Will they just perform songs without a plot (and is this in character?) or is there some kind of connecting thread?
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Jul 7, 2022 18:26:51 GMT
I'm a bit clueless on this one - what is a song cycle, exactly? Will they just perform songs without a plot (and is this in character?) or is there some kind of connecting thread? A Song Cycle is a pretty nebulous term but it's essentially a bunch of unconnected songs but they all share a common theme of some kind. Think Songs for a New World or Myths and Hymns. But then Ghost Quartet is called a song cycle and that has a narrative no matter how convoluted so it really depends on the show but generally they have little to no narrative through line.
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Post by danb on Jul 7, 2022 20:39:44 GMT
In one of those bizarre twists of fate, I see that Luke Latchman has taken over from Ivano Turco. Wishing Ivano a speedy recovery. Oh goodie. It’ll add to the woke count. Its as if this has been cast based on the volume of ‘right on’ twitter ramblings it’s players can rattle off.
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Post by austink on Jul 7, 2022 21:21:01 GMT
I would think we are standard song cycle sans book. They are not crediting a book and The Other Palace isn’t the centre for radical stepping up of productions. Assume we are getting the prior production with a ball pit. I'm a bit clueless on this one - what is a song cycle, exactly? Will they just perform songs without a plot (and is this in character?) or is there some kind of connecting thread? A Song Cycle is a pretty nebulous term but it's essentially a bunch of unconnected songs but they all share a common theme of some kind. Think Songs for a New World or Myths and Hymns. But then Ghost Quartet is called a song cycle and that has a narrative no matter how convoluted so it really depends on the show but generally they have little to no narrative through line.
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Post by Dr Tom on Jul 8, 2022 19:19:10 GMT
First preview over. A gentle enough song cycle that won’t offend anyone. All done by 7:40pm - and that was with a late start and a show stop. I’d imagine they could run through in 55 minutes and the audience could make the start of Heathers with practice.
The included drink is a nice tough. I was lucky enough to be one of the few attendees who didn’t need to show ID.
The transformed studio looked stunning. Get there early if you want a space in the ball pool or bath. I think everyone got a place of some kind to put their bottom on. I managed to get a stool.
A few actors in too. And a former star of Heathers who discovered how easy it was to have a drink poured over them.
The songs worked fine, but if there was a story to the cycle it passed me by. There were some audio problems, plus the show stop where the cast talked with the audience.
Lots of balls get thrown about, so prepare to dodge. If you ever wanted to Luke Bayer’s balls in your face, here’s your chance.
There’s even a trampoline built into the stage. A few near misses, so hope they get through the run without a broken ankle.
It has my two favourite Jamies in!
I’ve nearly cleaned off all the silly string.
In all fairness, rather bizarre and I rather enjoyed the experience. I have no idea why! But I’m also not a millennial.
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Post by inthenose on Jul 8, 2022 19:34:46 GMT
Can you imagine the risk assessments…
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Post by Seriously on Jul 8, 2022 22:30:33 GMT
Just taking a moment to imagine Shenton in the ball pit.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2022 22:33:00 GMT
In one of those bizarre twists of fate, I see that Luke Latchman has taken over from Ivano Turco. Wishing Ivano a speedy recovery. Oh goodie. It’ll add to the woke count. Its as if this has been cast based on the volume of ‘right on’ twitter ramblings it’s players can rattle off. What does this casting replacement have to do with "the woke count"?
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 9, 2022 8:05:28 GMT
I really like some of the songs actually.
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Post by og on Jul 11, 2022 8:26:48 GMT
WoS have a walkthrough tour of the 'set' on their Instagram. To me it just looks like the production team have made a conscious decision to try distract the audience, from whatever shortcomings the show may have.
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Post by danb on Jul 11, 2022 8:41:18 GMT
It works with ‘Bat Out of Hell’ and used to work with ‘We Will Rock You’ when it had a set. Total theatre has a lot to answer for.
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Post by westendfan1 on Jul 13, 2022 8:02:44 GMT
I saw this yesterday and really enjoyed it. The set is bizarrely brilliant, and everyone I spoke to was having a great time. Yes, it's a collection of songs rather than a full musical, but a lot of them were fantastic, and the vocals were great. Georgina Onuorah really stood out for me. Rob Madge singing 'Don't be a dick' whilst bouncing up and down on an avocado-shaped trampoline was really quite something. It was sold out last night and is again today, so hopefully it will find its audience and do really well, despite the doubts raised on here. A lot of fun.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 13, 2022 8:50:46 GMT
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Post by danb on Jul 13, 2022 8:53:47 GMT
So long as it doesn’t smell like one! 🤢 That’s the main plus of my kids being grown up. No more sweaty Sunday mornings cowering away from cries of “DARCEY! DARCEY! Come away from that boy…he might have ringworm”.
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Post by shady23 on Jul 13, 2022 19:42:19 GMT
I might see if I can fit this in but I have a question I never thought I would ask on this forum, are there actual seats? Proper seats? Or am I going to have to sit in or on a random object.
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Post by westendfan1 on Jul 13, 2022 20:29:40 GMT
I might see if I can fit this in but I have a question I never thought I would ask on this forum, are there actual seats? Proper seats? Or am I going to have to sit in or on a random object. The two galleries have proper seats, if you don't fancy a beanbag, bar stool or ball pit...
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Post by Seriously on Jul 13, 2022 20:46:31 GMT
I wonder if they clean the balls in the ball pit between each performance?
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Post by danb on Jul 13, 2022 22:45:02 GMT
I hope Luke Bayer has been wearing his verruca sock in there. You wait. If he hasn’t been it’ll be like being back at Warrington Baths back in the 80’s!
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Post by cezbear on Jul 14, 2022 7:01:25 GMT
I don't often see something and really not enjoy it, but I really thought this was very poor. It's probably aimed at a younger audience than me (though I do qualify as a millennial!) but I don't think that should stop me enjoying it if it's good.... this wasn't. It was very short, coming in at just under an hour, and very loud and in your face (both sound and the OTT set design). There were a couple of decent songs in there but when there's so few and no narrative I feel like at the very least every song should completely hit. The bouncing around on trampolines and throwing balls about all felt like distraction tactics. I probably don't get the song cycle concept either but was baffled that so many years have apparently gone into this, and this is all there is to show for it. For the positives: there were some lovely vocals, Georgina & Hannah especially shone in their solo numbers. Luke Latchman was surprisingly sweet, and I'll opt to say nothing at all on the other Luke.
It's getting all sorts of praise on the socials, which is the target audience I guess, but for me it just felt like a self indulgent first year performing arts project, not something you'd deliver to an actual audience.
A warning for anyone who doesn't like audience interaction: don't sit downstairs, if you sit upstairs the cast will still come up and try for a chat but if you grab a seat in the middle you can avoid it all!
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Post by westendfan1 on Jul 14, 2022 7:32:42 GMT
Luke Latchman was surprisingly sweet, and I'll opt to say nothing at all on the other Luke. Oh, please do - I'm intrigued!
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