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Post by jek on Apr 14, 2023 8:47:06 GMT
I had a questionnaire sent to me the other day trying to ascertain whether I'd be interested in seeing Bliss A New Musical Comedy, which I'd never heard of. So I presume that is heading this way.
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Post by Jon on Apr 14, 2023 14:30:43 GMT
I wonder if they're planning a refurb on the Haymarket hence why nothing has been announced?
To have only one dark theatre is fine, it was never going to be a swathe of theatres, they're too much in demand.
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Post by Rory on Apr 14, 2023 16:35:41 GMT
I wonder if they're planning a refurb on the Haymarket hence why nothing has been announced? To have only one dark theatre is fine, it was never going to be a swathe of theatres, they're too much in demand. No, they are not. However, the Ambassadors is having another 10 week closure for further work after Rose |
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Post by Jon on Apr 14, 2023 16:57:37 GMT
I could see The Motive and The Cue transferring either in the Autumn or early next year, it's sold pretty well although not sure what theatre, maybe the Savoy or the Haymarket?
Strange that Playful Productions are struggling to find a theatre for Accidental Death of an Anarchist.
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Post by shownut on Apr 26, 2023 11:18:12 GMT
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Post by Dave B on Apr 26, 2023 11:24:42 GMT
The Crucible 07 June
Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends 16 September
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Post by shownut on Apr 26, 2023 11:29:55 GMT
Thanks!
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Post by anxiousoctopus on May 3, 2023 12:12:29 GMT
Unsure the validity of this but I heard the Haymarket’s owners want to focus on plays now Only Fools and Horses has closed. But that might be hot air idk.
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Post by Jon on May 3, 2023 12:21:39 GMT
Unsure the validity of this but I heard the Haymarket’s owners want to focus on plays now Only Fools and Horses has closed. But that might be hot air idk. Makes sense, it's a theatre that is more suitable for plays than musicals. I would imagine there are a few plays they'll try and get like The Motive and The Cue if that is planning a transfer in the future. |
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Post by anxiousoctopus on May 3, 2023 13:10:14 GMT
Unsure the validity of this but I heard the Haymarket’s owners want to focus on plays now Only Fools and Horses has closed. But that might be hot air idk. Makes sense, it's a theatre that is more suitable for plays than musicals. I would imagine there are a few plays they'll try and get like The Motive and The Cue if that is planning a transfer in the future. Yeah it has the vibe of a play theatre rather than a musical one - members of the OFAH cast even called OFAH ‘a play with songs’ rather than a musical! Another rumour was that Fisherman’s Friends was going in for a short run (but again MASSIVE pinch of salt, my source is ‘a guy knows a guy’) |
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Post by Rory on May 4, 2023 9:16:18 GMT
Unsure the validity of this but I heard the Haymarket’s owners want to focus on plays now Only Fools and Horses has closed. But that might be hot air idk. You're right! |
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Post by anxiousoctopus on May 4, 2023 10:15:20 GMT
Unsure the validity of this but I heard the Haymarket’s owners want to focus on plays now Only Fools and Horses has closed. But that might be hot air idk. You're right! Let me just bask in the validation for a bit 😆 |
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Post by Jon on May 10, 2023 12:56:10 GMT
The Motive and the Cue is looking to transfer to the Noel Coward according to Baz.
I could see Jack Thorne's other play When Winston Went to War with the Wireless having a further life as tickets have been selling well and possible the Donmar's production of Private Lives.
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Post by Jon on May 12, 2023 10:59:28 GMT
Hadestown is confirmed for the Lyric Theatre.
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Post by Mark on May 12, 2023 11:16:26 GMT
Very surprised nothing has been announced for the Savoy, although if the proposed Annie run is no longer happening maybe they’re left scrambling for something else.
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Post by Jon on May 12, 2023 11:26:41 GMT
Very surprised nothing has been announced for the Savoy, although if the proposed Annie run is no longer happening maybe they’re left scrambling for something else. I could see a play going in there for a season. I'm not sure if either Matthew Broderick or Sarah Jessica Parker are available but could Plaza Suite go there? It was produced by ATG on Broadway. Another option if Jessica Chastain is available is A Doll's House. |
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Post by Rory on Jun 11, 2023 13:04:24 GMT
Very surprised nothing has been announced for the Savoy, although if the proposed Annie run is no longer happening maybe they’re left scrambling for something else. I could see a play going in there for a season. I'm not sure if either Matthew Broderick or Sarah Jessica Parker are available but could Plaza Suite go there? It was produced by ATG on Broadway. Another option if Jessica Chastain is available is A Doll's House. This was a good shout, Jon. |
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Post by Jon on Jun 11, 2023 13:16:11 GMT
I admit Plaza Suite at the Savoy was more a guess than actual inside knowledge
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Post by Rory on Jun 20, 2023 9:40:22 GMT
What could it be? The Band's Visit? Retrograde? August in England? Frank and Percy?
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Post by Dave B on Jun 20, 2023 18:23:10 GMT
What could it be? The Band's Visit? Retrograde? August in England? Bleak Expectations closing on 13 Aug leaves a gap in Criterion until 19 Sep opening for Unbelievable. Will they squeeze in a four week run of something? |
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Post by Jon on Jun 20, 2023 19:28:58 GMT
What could it be? The Band's Visit? Retrograde? August in England? Bleak Expectations closing on 13 Aug leaves a gap in Criterion until 19 Sep opening for Unbelievable. Will they squeeze in a four week run of something? Realistically probably too short notice for anything to fit in for only a 2-3 week run |
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Post by alicechallice on Jun 21, 2023 23:50:16 GMT
If next year's revival of Oliver! is destined for the Noel Coward, where do we think Cam Mac's previously announced run of Shucked will go? Gielgud? Or will one of his long-runners make way for it?
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Post by Jon on Jun 22, 2023 0:07:59 GMT
If next year's revival of Oliver! is destined for the Noel Coward, where do we think Cam Mac's previously announced run of Shucked will go? Gielgud? Or will one of his long-runners make way for it? I doubt either Hamilton or Mormon will close. My guess is Gielgud but later in 2024. |
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Post by Dave B on Jun 26, 2023 8:16:21 GMT
I've been tinkering with Excel as I need a bit of practice and I'm interested (sad, I know). So I've updated my tracker to add some test functionality.
Do you want to see what is playing now and coming up in a specific London Theatre?Go to the tab (bottom left) Venue Query WIP, pick your venue from the list and you should get a listing of everything currently open and upcoming.
Do you want to see what is open in London on a specific date?
Go to tab called Date Query WIP, pick your date and you should get a listing of everything open in London on the date (note, this does not at all account for show schedules but merely the that show is running on that date).
I have not added the details of long running shows (Les Mis, Wicked etc) yet so you will not get see them included anywhere and so some theatres with long running shows will say 'No info' and won't be included on the date tracker. There are some odd errors I need to clear up, for example Pinter will show Lyonesse running from 1st October where as it's actually a date still to be confirmed in October. I need to update my query for date/plain text handling. I also need to figure out exactly what is an isn't a venue, it was based on the SOLT venue list but then Menier and Charing Cross and Stratford East seemed worth adding and now it feels like Bush and maybe Arcola are missing. So yes.. a work in progress.
Thanks to those who have added corrections in comments before, as I say it's excel practice and so useful for me for that alone but in case it is useful to anyone else 
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Post by Dave B on Jun 26, 2023 9:48:20 GMT
Ignore me, I've just realised I have to make the sheet fully editable to allow anyone to use the drop-downs. Err I'll get back to you.
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