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Post by djdan14 on Feb 28, 2017 7:02:33 GMT
Has a tour been announced for this? It's just been announced to be playing Hull when the New theatre reopens in November.
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Post by djdan14 on Feb 21, 2017 20:35:07 GMT
A spontaneous return to the university city to find out what all the fuss is about this guy Jamie at the crucible on Friday evening.
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Post by djdan14 on Feb 19, 2017 19:22:11 GMT
I LOVE this show. It's my first and so far only show I've seen in New York. I'm so glad Disney decided to capture it on film to give another chance to see it: I hope it gets released so I can continue to enjoy it for years to come, until someone is brave enough to bring it over to the theatre.
I've started the campaign, tweeted Disney theatricals telling them to swap the glorified panto that is Aladdin and get Newsies over in some form be that west end or tour asap. Seize the day!
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Post by djdan14 on Feb 17, 2017 21:05:03 GMT
Yes going ahead in Toronto. Evelyn Hoskins tweeted yesterday she was playing Maureen.
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Post by djdan14 on Feb 14, 2017 22:45:41 GMT
La cage au folles in Nottingham on Friday and The wedding singer in Leicester on Saturday.
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Post by djdan14 on Feb 13, 2017 10:55:00 GMT
Booked this for Clywd Theatr in March. Thought it sounded interesting and another new theatre to visit that isn't all that far away from home.
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Post by djdan14 on Feb 4, 2017 22:09:16 GMT
Saw this tonight. An enjoyable evening of theatre, nothing new but pleasant enough. Strong cast and some good songs in there but also slow at times. Set was ok for a tour but a bit flimsy at times.
Unfortunately the theatre had run out of programmes which was surprising because it was less than full, assuming they just didn't print as many as usual based on advance sales. I would say give this a go if it comes near but don't go with to many expectations. 3 stars from me.
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Post by djdan14 on Feb 3, 2017 19:08:12 GMT
I'm there tomorrow night and going into this with no prior knowledge. Looking forward to it. I do enjoy a theatre trip to Sunderland!
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Post by djdan14 on Jan 30, 2017 16:21:10 GMT
Showstopper in Hull on Wednesday followed by Womdrrland in Sunderland on Saturday.
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Post by djdan14 on Jan 23, 2017 15:30:05 GMT
It's my annual London extravaganza this week, slightly less extravagant than usual and earlier than in previous years.
Wednesday (Evening) Kinky Boots Thursday (Mat) Rent Thursday (Evening) School of Rock Friday (Evening) Dreamgirls
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Post by djdan14 on Jan 19, 2017 16:49:52 GMT
Throughly Modern Millie for me on Saturday evening and a new theatre ticked off the list .
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Post by djdan14 on Jan 16, 2017 12:22:16 GMT
Using chrome right now is anything but painless
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Post by djdan14 on Jan 13, 2017 20:26:36 GMT
Ticket master profile updated, password checked and double checked as it never seems to be what I think it is at the time and Payment details saved and ready to go. Let's do this!!!
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Post by djdan14 on Jan 12, 2017 21:39:14 GMT
My email has arrived! All is good in the world once again!
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Post by djdan14 on Jan 9, 2017 20:50:01 GMT
If you can wait till the last minute, the Accor Happy Mondays offer will let you book rooms in central London for £40, £50 or £60 for the following two weekends , if you book on Monday or Tuesday Details here - www.headforpoints.com/2016/07/12/happy-mondays-accor-now-2-weeks/The selection varies but I've almost never not been able to get a room that way when I need one. Exception is peak weekends (e.g. Just before Xmas or when an event like the Marathon is on) Thanks for highlighting this! I had a free weekend week after next so making an impromptu theatre trip to see Throughly Modern Millie in Wimbledon, got the Ibis styles at Kensington for £40 on a Saturday just a few stops on the underground so can't complain!
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Post by djdan14 on Jan 6, 2017 22:33:07 GMT
Well what a good start to my theatre going for 2017 that was! Fully recommend for anyone suffering from the January Blues, you won't be disappointed!
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Post by djdan14 on Jan 6, 2017 12:48:58 GMT
Having the New Theatre closed for most of the year of culture seems like very bad planning on somebody's part It closed this time last year after the panto was finished but work didn't really get started properly until around May time. Think there were problems with the plans and then unexpected funding issues. But it's looking good last time I walked past. The new main entrance extension is in place and they are currently building the new fly tower and backstage area. Hopefully it will attract the larger tours when it's all done.
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Post by djdan14 on Jan 5, 2017 21:51:44 GMT
I'm tempted to make the trip at some point. Website is completely impenetrable though - seems to be no way of (eg) listing all theatre shows or all art exhibitions during the year, other than listing everything that's on every day which is impossible to navigate. I managed to dig it out but I do admit it's hard. Only the first 3 months of the year have been announced so far. With Hull New theatre closed until atleast the summer, Hull Truck theatre website may be your best port of call or for art the Ferens Art Gallery which has just reopened and I believe is hosting the turner prize this year if that's your thing.
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Post by djdan14 on Jan 5, 2017 18:56:11 GMT
As a current Hull resident of 2 and a bit years I thought it might be nice to start a thread that highlights Hulls year in the spotlight. It has a bad rep, but I can honestly say I've never had a problem here. I intend to take part in as many of the events as possible. With partnerships with the likes of the RSC it's going to be a good year, starting with the premier of Richards Beans new play- The Hypocrite. The city centre is buzzing right now, I fully recommend you come and experience it for yourself sometime this year. Take a look at the website to see all that's going on www.hull2017.co.uk
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Post by djdan14 on Jan 4, 2017 15:43:45 GMT
Strictly Ballroom Friday night in Leeds
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Post by djdan14 on Dec 31, 2016 18:43:31 GMT
My adopted home city of Hull will be cultured for a year. Then forgotten.
However on hearing someone mention Matilda is to tour next year, and knowing the RSC is one of the main partners of capital of culture, I want to make an educated guess Matilda will open it's tour and reopen the (New)New theatre following its 18 months refurbishment.
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Post by djdan14 on Dec 28, 2016 20:10:49 GMT
This is well worth a listen to anyone who may have missed it. Especially if you enjoy Irving Berlin's White Christmas and stories about sensible administrive owls.
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Post by djdan14 on Dec 27, 2016 9:43:02 GMT
Billy Elliott on Friday in Manchester
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Post by djdan14 on Dec 26, 2016 14:46:21 GMT
Bought my Mum the Miss Saigon Blue Ray, Got tickets for dreamgirls and kinky boots for my January trip and last but no means least got Hamilton the Revolution- which is a beautifully made book if I do say so myself!
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Post by djdan14 on Dec 21, 2016 14:53:24 GMT
A combination of my impulsive theatre habit, early pay day, Christmas spirit and listening to everyone's opinion on here has lead to me booking an overnight in Leeds in early Jan just to see this on one of my many trips back across the country. Well you lot have never failed me yet!
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Post by djdan14 on Dec 8, 2016 12:46:36 GMT
Now I have to admit I'm only really familiar with the movie and the only stage version I've seen was on a cruise ship this summer but I enjoyed that much more. Was that Royal Caribbean? If so, my friend is in that production. He's playing Sonny! Yeah that's the one, onboard harmony of the seas, and it's rather impressive theatre.
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Post by djdan14 on Dec 4, 2016 8:11:22 GMT
That's looks pretty cool. By the way how do you actually do pictures on here? [/quote] I did it through the Tapatalk app.
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Post by djdan14 on Dec 3, 2016 19:38:17 GMT
I'd love to see that picture As you requested! Sorry it took so long I've just worked out how to do pictures on here and Grease is fresh in my mind after today
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Post by djdan14 on Dec 3, 2016 19:29:18 GMT
Here is a song list for anyone who's interested.
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Post by djdan14 on Dec 3, 2016 18:04:56 GMT
Saw the matinee this afternoon, and I HATED it. I've never posted that I've disliked something before and I very rarely hate anything but this is the exception.
Now I have to admit I'm only really familiar with the movie and the only stage version I've seen was on a cruise ship this summer but I enjoyed that much more. Some things that bugged me
1) Are the t-birds only the t-birds in the movie? Because in this they are the burger place boys which just isn't the same.
2) Is we go together always the interval song? Because it closes both halves in this.
3) Frenchie has pink hair all the way through from start to finish. I thought this was just after she had been to beauty school and had a mishap.
This production shows how large the stage is at the curve because the set is pretty sparse and it seems to all be in the school gym apart from the odd bit of furniture to indicate a scene change. And the talking between songs just seemed to drag and drag, felt like 10-15 mins of just random dialogue not going anywhere between songs especially in the first half. It just didn't flow and I felt it could have been cut down. Also it might just be because I'm more familiar with the movie but I'm sure the scene order has been changed.
The cast all tried but I just couldn't warm to them. I nearly left at the interval which I've never done before but I stuck it out and the 2nd half was mildly better. I hate to be negative but this was just a miss for me. Which is a shame because the curve is one of my favourite theatres to visit but this just didn't work. Onwards and upwards!
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