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Post by dippy on Oct 20, 2019 22:09:42 GMT
Glad it wasn't just me that thought the sound during the first half was awful. I didn't know the Broadway version of Cinderella at all but know the original TV version really well so at least in the parts that are the same I knew what they were singing. Second half was much better which was good.
Hmm, maybe it's just me but I didn't love it as much as most people seem to have. I've enjoyed concert versions of musicals before, even ones where I have no idea of the story but this one didn't work as well to me. Maybe it was just the sound issues in the first half that ruined it for me, who knows? It's likely that that was the problem though as it would have been harder to get into it properly and by the time it was better in the second half it was too late.
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Post by shady23 on Oct 21, 2019 6:09:09 GMT
Such a shame all that work went in for just one performance. More please. I couldn't make yesterday and the demand is clearly there.
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Post by TallPaul on Oct 21, 2019 12:37:57 GMT
I usually like Dean John Wilson but I didn’t think he was quite right for his part here, partly this was due to his broad northern accent. And what's wrong with a broad northern accent? ~ 🦄 🙂
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Post by alece10 on Oct 21, 2019 14:15:30 GMT
I usually like Dean John Wilson but I didn’t think he was quite right for his part here, partly this was due to his broad northern accent. And what's wrong with a broad northern accent? ~ 🦄 🙂 He's a geordie.
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Post by Dr Tom on Oct 21, 2019 14:21:49 GMT
And what's wrong with a broad northern accent? ~ 🦄 🙂 Nothing at all. The part was played with a Michael Palin in Monty Python style accent.
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Post by Oleanna on Oct 21, 2019 15:02:06 GMT
And what's wrong with a broad northern accent? ~ 🦄 🙂 Nothing at all. The part was played with a Michael Palin in Monty Python style accent. It wasn’t “played with an accent”, that’s HIS accent!
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Post by amuseical on Oct 21, 2019 17:25:14 GMT
The concert format allowed for several humorous staging moments. Diane Pilkington stealing the conductor's baton to use as a magic wand, and Cinderella's line 'I can't wear these rags' while gesturing at a beautiful dress. Also, During 'A Lovely Night' the line 'Gabrielle, play the piano' was changed to 'Gabrielle, conduct the orchestra', with the response 'Okay, but it's not going to be good', as she proceeded to conduct. Spoiler? It wasn't good, it was hilarious.
A smattering of boos were heard when it was announced that Prince Topher was holding elections for Prime Minister in his kingdom.
Mazz Murray was deliciously evil, despite not playing a huge role in the piece.
As others have mentioned, Jodie Jacobs was a huge highlight of the night. After Stepsisters Lament at the top of Act 2, every one of her lines got cheers and applause.
I also quite enjoyed Dean John Wilson's performance, accent or not.
The piece lagged a little, and I felt little chemistry between the Prince and Cinderella, but it was a lovely night, all in all.
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Post by Eartha on Oct 21, 2019 19:03:32 GMT
Nothing at all. The part was played with a Michael Palin in Monty Python style accent. It wasn’t “played with an accent”, that’s HIS accent! Surely unless he’s playing himself then the role is played with an accent?
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Post by Oleanna on Oct 21, 2019 19:09:03 GMT
It wasn’t “played with an accent”, that’s HIS accent! Surely unless he’s playing himself then the role is played with an accent? Okay, yes, you’re correct technically speaking, but obviously missing the point. “The part was played with a Michael Palin in Monty Python style accent” clearly suggests that the actor chose an accent different to their own, but was incapable of using it effectively. That’s not a comment used to describe somebody speaking in their own accent now, is it?
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