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Post by johnie21 on Apr 12, 2023 8:06:36 GMT
Oliver!- Revival. Announced. Winter 23 x✨
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Post by venoose on Apr 12, 2023 9:53:51 GMT
This is so amazing! I’ve already booked a load of tickets and I’m just waiting on other family members to confirm so I can book more! I’m so happy that Leeds is getting another big revival after Charlie and the Chocolate factory.
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Post by jgblunners on Apr 12, 2023 10:07:28 GMT
So along with Miss Saigon at Sheffield Crucible, that's two shows that Cam Mack is licensing to a regional theatre this year. I find this very interesting - in the past he has kept tight control of the properties for which he holds the rights. Why has he now decided it's time to let other producers have a go at these shows? Whatever the reason, I'm thrilled that we'll get to see new productions of both Oliver! and Miss Saigon.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 12, 2023 10:11:55 GMT
New production, new thread.
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Post by ceebee on Apr 12, 2023 10:53:12 GMT
Have booked for this. Love Oliver!
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Post by theatrenerd on Apr 12, 2023 12:39:45 GMT
So along with Miss Saigon at Sheffield Crucible, that's two shows that Cam Mack is licensing to a regional theatre this year. I find this very interesting - in the past he has kept tight control of the properties for which he holds the rights. Why has he now decided it's time to let other producers have a go at these shows? Whatever the reason, I'm thrilled that we'll get to see new productions of both Oliver! and Miss Saigon. Both Sheffield and the Watermill have done Oliver! before (by arrangement with Mackintosh I believe) so it’s not the first new regional production since the Drury Lane and UK tour. |
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Post by stevejohnson678 on Apr 12, 2023 13:11:04 GMT
Already heading to Leeds in early December to see the rock and roll panto at City Varieties so Oliver at Leeds Playhouse will make for a nice two-show Saturday!
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Post by princeton on Apr 12, 2023 14:27:27 GMT
Curve Leicester also did Oliver! in 2015/6.
I guess what is unusual about the timing of this production is that it's well known that Cameron Mackintosh had been planning to remount the Sam Mendes/Rupert Goold/Matthew Bourne production in London. All has has gone quiet on that front so maybe he's lost interest or perhaps casting problems have caused long delays.
Might be nothing but the licensing requirement is that 'by special arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh' should go below the title - whereas here it's above. Might be a mistake - or might be a very special arrangement!
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Post by jgblunners on Apr 12, 2023 16:53:07 GMT
Interesting! My apologies, I wasn’t aware of those previous regional productions.
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Post by theatrenerd on Apr 12, 2023 18:14:47 GMT
Curve Leicester also did Oliver! in 2015/6. I guess what is unusual about the timing of this production is that it's well known that Cameron Mackintosh had been planning to remount the Sam Mendes/Rupert Goold/Matthew Bourne production in London. All has has gone quiet on that front so maybe he's lost interest or perhaps casting problems have caused long delays. Might be nothing but the licensing requirement is that 'by special arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh' should go below the title - whereas here it's above. Might be a mistake - or might be a very special arrangement! I knew there was another production I was forgetting! I think if Mackintosh was to bring it back, it would have most likely have been the Laurence Connor touring version (which of course was heavily based on Mendes/Goold albeit a few differences design-wise). |
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Post by princeton on Apr 12, 2023 21:22:37 GMT
I know that that plan was for a key member of the original production team (Palladium and Drury Lane) to be the sole director this time around - def not Laurence Connor. However I've no idea what they intended to do about the design though given CML's recent habits it's quite likely to have been some sort of scaled down version rather than the full glorious Anthony Ward set.
Anyway back to Leeds - interesting to find out the creative team and cast.
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Post by barrowside on Apr 12, 2023 23:23:40 GMT
I'd love to see the Sean Kenny set again. Cameron Mackintosh still has it in storage but I don't think he'll allow anyone to use it.
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 15, 2023 14:19:26 GMT
General booking opens on 19 April at 10am. Book before the 10 May and get £10 off full price tickets. Offer only applicable to top three ticket bands for weekday performances between 27 Nov – 8 Dec.
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Apr 19, 2023 11:54:56 GMT
Now on general sale. I've booked @ £30 a seat in the current front row for a 5pm performance on Wed 6 December. Can get there from Kent via London by coach or train for 5pm, and back by train afterwards, easily and cheaply so very pleased about that.
The matinees mostly start at 1.30, a few at 12.30, evenings at 7pm. There is one other 5pm on Wed 10 January.
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Post by stevejohnson678 on Jun 19, 2023 11:30:15 GMT
Just had an email about Oliver from the Leeds Playhouse.
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Post by bimse on Jun 20, 2023 14:05:03 GMT
Just had an email about Oliver from the Leeds Playhouse. Not sure what to make of this news tbh. I chose our seats to get a good view of the stage set. Now when tickets have been on sale for a few weeks they’ve suddenly decided to create an in the round production (I wonder why? This late in the day) presumably with a similar view from all sides. Had I known (looking at the reconfigured seating and prices) I could have chosen cheaper seats with the same view as the dearer ones I’ve already bought. At least there’s an option to amend my booking . |
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Post by theatregod on Aug 11, 2023 21:36:43 GMT
Any more news on casting for this production, will it also be touring/London transfer?
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Post by Being Alive on Aug 11, 2023 21:40:10 GMT
This production isn't transferring, there's another regional production next summer that will transfer to the West End instead.
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Post by theatregod on Aug 11, 2023 21:58:57 GMT
I’m assuming it could be the Sheffield summer production then!
Siagon is rumoured to transfer, hopefully to Wembley.
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Aug 11, 2023 22:18:58 GMT
I’m assuming it could be the Sheffield summer production then! Siagon is rumoured to transfer, hopefully to Wembley. No I expect it’s the CFT one |
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Post by theatrenerd on Oct 2, 2023 10:55:18 GMT
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Post by david on Nov 1, 2023 19:48:11 GMT
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Post by theatregod on Nov 29, 2023 8:48:19 GMT
Saw this last night - amazing talent all round. Might go again!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 29, 2023 8:58:48 GMT
Saw this last night - amazing talent all round. Might go again! Tell us more! Set? Design? Accents? Orchestra? We need details! |
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Post by ceebee on Nov 29, 2023 10:55:58 GMT
Saw this last night - amazing talent all round. Might go again! Good to hear - I'm there on Saturday! |
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Post by dazzerlump on Nov 29, 2023 12:21:49 GMT
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Post by ceebee on Dec 2, 2023 14:52:41 GMT
What an absolutely fantastic show. At the interval and it is superb. Can't wait for the second half - high energy, insanely talented kids.
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Post by theatregod on Dec 2, 2023 16:57:40 GMT
You feel like you are in the action - Leeds playhouse has done it again, with their brilliant creative time.
Orchestra superb - all live, Jenny - out of this world when she sings.
5stars!….
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 2, 2023 17:28:53 GMT
I saw a quote by one of the creatives saying something about every seat feeling like it’s at the centre of the action. I’m assuming this is just because it’s in the round, or is it because the cast going out into the audience or something?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Dec 2, 2023 20:17:50 GMT
Very surprised they’ve been allowed to do this when Chichester and Cam Mack are staging it next summer.. !
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