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Post by Mark on Apr 11, 2024 17:23:44 GMT
Curious as to what will transfer from the current Broadway season. Of the musicals, I would say The Notebook and Tommy the most likely two to make it to the West End. The others I think it unlikely we see in their current productions, although The Outsiders would be nice to see transfer (and Lempicka, but with its current numbers I'd say very doubtful)
For plays I imagine we could see Stereophonic at Hampstead theatre or somewhere similar.
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Post by Rory on Apr 11, 2024 17:35:02 GMT
Curious as to what will transfer from the current Broadway season. Of the musicals, I would say The Notebook and Tommy the most likely two to make it to the West End. The others I think it unlikely we see in their current productions, although The Outsiders would be nice to see transfer (and Lempicka, but with its current numbers I'd say very doubtful) For plays I imagine we could see Stereophonic at Hampstead theatre or somewhere similar. Isn't Stereophonic produced by Sonia Friedman? She'd probably take it straight into the West End. |
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Post by jackstage on Apr 11, 2024 18:37:14 GMT
Have any rumours been swirling for the following Harold Pinter show after THOC?
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Post by awjc on Apr 11, 2024 20:38:58 GMT
War Horse coming back too... Good stuff - thanks! War Horse to the NT? The tour hits London start of September. That’s the current plan I believe? It might have changed so don’t quote me. An adaptation of ‘ballet shoes’ for Christmas. The importance of being earnest too, with a very starry cast… |
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Post by Mark on Apr 11, 2024 22:22:19 GMT
Curious as to what will transfer from the current Broadway season. Of the musicals, I would say The Notebook and Tommy the most likely two to make it to the West End. The others I think it unlikely we see in their current productions, although The Outsiders would be nice to see transfer (and Lempicka, but with its current numbers I'd say very doubtful) For plays I imagine we could see Stereophonic at Hampstead theatre or somewhere similar. Isn't Stereophonic produced by Sonia Friedman? She'd probably take it straight into the West End. Aah yes I'd forgotten she was involved. It's a strange one because it's such an intimate show. |
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Post by Jon on Apr 12, 2024 9:18:08 GMT
Tommy wasn't successful first time around in the West End so the revival might be seen as a risk.
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Post by bordeaux on Apr 12, 2024 12:17:18 GMT
Good stuff - thanks! War Horse to the NT? The tour hits London start of September. That’s the current plan I believe? It might have changed so don’t quote me. An adaptation of ‘ballet shoes’ for Christmas. The importance of being earnest too, with a very starry cast… Any hint of directors for Antigone and Importance? |
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Post by awjc on Apr 12, 2024 13:54:36 GMT
That’s the current plan I believe? It might have changed so don’t quote me. An adaptation of ‘ballet shoes’ for Christmas. The importance of being earnest too, with a very starry cast… Any hint of directors for Antigone and Importance? Zeldin for Antigone! No idea about Importance |
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Post by teamyali on Apr 12, 2024 14:43:16 GMT
Curious as to what will transfer from the current Broadway season. Of the musicals, I would say The Notebook and Tommy the most likely two to make it to the West End. The others I think it unlikely we see in their current productions, although The Outsiders would be nice to see transfer (and Lempicka, but with its current numbers I'd say very doubtful) For plays I imagine we could see Stereophonic at Hampstead theatre or somewhere similar. Could Jeremy Strong’s An Enemy of the People transfer to @sohoplace? It’s currently on Circle in the Square which has similar configurations as @sohoplace. He might perform in London after two years, and he’ll most likely be extensively promoting his upcoming film, The Apprentice, which is going to be in competition at Cannes this year. (Given the film’s subject matter and the upcoming US election…) Or not transfer at all since Matt Smith’s version is recent? |
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Post by Dave B on Apr 18, 2024 8:01:38 GMT
So there is a short filler going into Gielgud until end of July when Opening Night was meant to close and then something scheduled goes in for a run before Olivier opens December 14th. Any news on any of that? Ta!
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Post by thestageyscribbles on Apr 18, 2024 8:47:53 GMT
I found out about Oliver at the Gielgud through theatreboard, but that still leaves a bunch of West End venues empty for the autumn/winter season. Have you guys heard any rumour of what is going into Drury Lane and The Gillian Lynne? It’s odd that The Wizard Of Oz and Frozen close respectively on the same day, that’s two LW Theatres venues that will be empty. Wonder if it’ll be a transfer situation or if they’ll put new work into the venues?
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Post by Rory on Apr 18, 2024 9:09:08 GMT
So there is a short filler going into Gielgud until end of July when Opening Night was meant to close and then something scheduled goes in for a run before Olivier opens December 14th. Any news on any of that? Ta! I have a hunch, and that's all it is, that Macbeth from the Donmar may go to the Gielgud in the Autumn. |
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Post by jackstage on Apr 18, 2024 10:19:13 GMT
What about the Southwark venues for July? Seems to be fairly empty thus far while a lot has been announced for later this year. And really hoping for The Baker's Wife to follow Jerry's Girls at the Menier, just gone extremely quiet.
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Post by Jon on Apr 18, 2024 12:15:53 GMT
I found out about Oliver at the Gielgud through theatreboard, but that still leaves a bunch of West End venues empty for the autumn/winter season. Have you guys heard any rumour of what is going into Drury Lane and The Gillian Lynne? It’s odd that The Wizard Of Oz and Frozen close respectively on the same day, that’s two LW Theatres venues that will be empty. Wonder if it’ll be a transfer situation or if they’ll put new work into the venues? We're only in April so news will come within the next few months. |
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Post by theatrenerd on Apr 18, 2024 12:46:10 GMT
Sinatra was due to head to the West End after its run in Birmingham last year, so I wonder if that could do well in the GL. Would’ve also liked to have seen What’s New Pussycat? transfer too.
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Post by alicechallice on Apr 18, 2024 14:18:46 GMT
It was suggested that My Neighbour Totoro had Gillian Lynne from early 2025.
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Post by blamerobots on Apr 18, 2024 14:52:09 GMT
I'd love to see it, even if it's trimmed down to fit even the GL. Maybe this rumoured run is for working out a more downsized version?
My Smaller Neighbour Totoro could have a great life touring.
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Post by NorthernAlien on Apr 19, 2024 8:41:07 GMT
Has anything ever come of the rumours of a transfer of Spring Awakening from the Almeida to the West End?
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Post by thestageyscribbles on Apr 19, 2024 8:49:42 GMT
I'd love to see it, even if it's trimmed down to fit even the GL. Maybe this rumoured run is for working out a more downsized version? My Smaller Neighbour Totoro could have a great life touring. I’ve been saying this for years but Beetlejuice would absolutely fit in the Gillian Lynne. And if not, Roald Dahl’s The Witches. Both perfect for that space. I’d be interested to see what goes in after The Wizard Of Oz. |
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Post by osdtdg on Apr 19, 2024 9:16:57 GMT
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Post by Rory on Apr 19, 2024 9:23:48 GMT
It is depressing when theatres have to constantly rely on stuff like Heathers and 2:22 for a filler. Nothing from Bath, Chichester or other regions?
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Post by osdtdg on Apr 19, 2024 9:25:54 GMT
It is depressing when theatres have to constantly rely on stuff like Heathers and 2:22 for a filler. Nothing from Bath, Chichester or other regions? Maybe tourists will think "oh! that keeps coming back, must be good. We should go!" But, as a tourist, I can say I'm not one of those for heathers and 2:22, but perhaps the thought process? or maybe they were just the most ready to go into the gieguld... which seems a tragedy |
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Post by blamerobots on Apr 19, 2024 9:34:01 GMT
I'd love to see it, even if it's trimmed down to fit even the GL. Maybe this rumoured run is for working out a more downsized version? My Smaller Neighbour Totoro could have a great life touring. I’ve been saying this for years but Beetlejuice would absolutely fit in the Gillian Lynne. And if not, Roald Dahl’s The Witches. Both perfect for that space. I’d be interested to see what goes in after The Wizard Of Oz. In another thread I think I mentioned really wanting Beetlejuice in the Gillian Lynne. Considering it had a transfer from the Winter Garden a few years back with a similar cast history (School of Rock)... 
For Totoro, I'd still equally love to see to give it a chance to have a smaller scale touring life. I've missed all the chances to see that show until now. |
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Post by Dave B on Apr 19, 2024 9:36:57 GMT
Strange to just get one show announced today from the NT. Usually a slate from them and especially when at least two other shows (Antigone and Coriolanus) have been confirmed.
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Post by clarefh on Apr 19, 2024 10:58:37 GMT
Strange to just get one show announced today from the NT. Usually a slate from them and especially when at least two other shows (Antigone and Coriolanus) have been confirmed. Agree Dave. I really want to see Corialanus ( one of my A level texts so have a strange fondness for it despite it being a tricky play). |
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