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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2016 12:52:46 GMT
I think Sonia Friedman said specifically she was going to put some of the £20 seats next to more expensive seats, so I guess there's also an element of randomisation as to which are going to be the £20 seats from night to night.
I can't bring myself to book for it though, apologies to Cherry Jones...
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Post by JJShaw on Oct 21, 2016 12:53:46 GMT
I think Sonia Friedman said specifically she was going to put some of the £20 seats next to more expensive seats, so I guess there's also an element of randomisation as to which are going to be the £20 seats from night to night. I can't bring myself to book for it though, apologies to Cherry Jones... ah there we go then! can't think why you would, but I'm looking forward to seeing the show
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2016 12:58:10 GMT
Grabbed a row F seat also. Hooray for £20 bargains! Will offset the inevitable big spend on Damian Lewis...
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Oct 21, 2016 14:35:02 GMT
Really enjoyed this in Edinburgh, so glad it is getting a London showing. Not that I need to go again, but good for me to recommend to others
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Post by couldileaveyou on Oct 21, 2016 16:14:24 GMT
Just booked my 20£ ticket! I can't wait to see it!
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Post by moelhywel on Oct 21, 2016 19:29:14 GMT
Me too. I will be interested to see this again as I last saw it in 1969 with Jane Freeman (of Last of the Summer Wine fame) as Amanda Wingfield.
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Post by callum on Oct 21, 2016 23:26:28 GMT
Saw it in Edinburgh but will definitely revisit it in the Spring - if only to dissect Cherry Jones' performance even more. She's spectacular in Transparent and she also steals the first episode of the new Black Mirror on Netflix so I can definitely recommend.
Although it does put to bed any hope I had of Sally Field bringing the Broadway prod over in 2017/18. When was the last time TGM was in London and who played Amanda?
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Post by Polly1 on Oct 22, 2016 8:39:15 GMT
Saw it in Edinburgh but will definitely revisit it in the Spring - if only to dissect Cherry Jones' performance even more. She's spectacular in Transparent and she also steals the first episode of the new Black Mirror on Netflix so I can definitely recommend. Although it does put to bed any hope I had of Sally Field bringing the Broadway prod over in 2017/18. When was the last time TGM was in London and who played Amanda? There was a production at the Young Vic a few years back, maybe 5, with Deborah Finlay, Leo Bill and I think (without checking my programme) Sinead Matthews.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2016 11:53:25 GMT
Excellent - just booked £20 seats too, thanks for the heads up!
I saw a production of this many years ago in Dundee, and loved it, knowing nothing about Tennessee Williams beforehand. I remember liking the brother's performance, and years later, when I looked back through my programmes, I realised it had been David Tennant in one of his very first professional jobs.
I've never seen Cherry Jones, but I have a very beloved set of audio cds of her reading the entire Little House on the Prairie books - maybe 60 cds in total, and she's wonderful. I love her voice.
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Post by Mark on Oct 22, 2016 12:28:56 GMT
She was great as the president in 24. Looking forward to this one.
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Post by bordeaux on Oct 22, 2016 22:59:49 GMT
Saw it in Edinburgh but will definitely revisit it in the Spring - if only to dissect Cherry Jones' performance even more. She's spectacular in Transparent and she also steals the first episode of the new Black Mirror on Netflix so I can definitely recommend. Although it does put to bed any hope I had of Sally Field bringing the Broadway prod over in 2017/18. When was the last time TGM was in London and who played Amanda? The only time I've seen it was 1995 at the Donmar directed by Sam Mendes (one of his finest hours) with Zoe Wannamaker, Claire Skinner and Ben Chaplin.
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Post by popcultureboy on Oct 23, 2016 7:44:41 GMT
I think the last big West End appearance of Glass Menagerie was the Jessica Lange, Ed Stoppard, Amanda Hale & Mark Umbers starrer which ran at the Apollo in 2007.
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Post by mallardo on Oct 23, 2016 13:13:39 GMT
I think the last big West End appearance of Glass Menagerie was the Jessica Lange, Ed Stoppard, Amanda Hale & Mark Umbers starrer which ran at the Apollo in 2007.
I will never forget Amanda Hale in that. She played Laura as low grade autistic and was heartbreakingly convincing - for me she completely stole the show. Every time I see her name on a cast list now I make it a point to go.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Jan 26, 2017 19:27:21 GMT
Previews start tonight, is anyone going?
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Post by callum on Jan 26, 2017 20:55:04 GMT
Already lots of discounts going for this - seemingly quite a long run too! Hope reviews are kind so it picks up.
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Post by talkstageytome on Jan 27, 2017 1:14:43 GMT
Going this weekend. Really looking forward to it!
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Jan 27, 2017 7:52:49 GMT
I enjoyed it in Edinburgh, so hopefully it does ok and doesn't die a death in the west end.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Jan 27, 2017 20:43:10 GMT
A note on the "bargain seats". I'm sitting on F21 and unfortunately there is quite a bit happening on the far right of the stage, and I can't see any of that. The very last moment of Act 1 takes place in that corner and quite a long dialogue between Tom and Amanda. Of course nothing really happens, they're just talking, but it can be a bit frustrating to look at an empty stage for five minutes. For the rest of time it's perfectly fine and for 20£ I can't complain too much
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2017 0:01:12 GMT
Darn, I'm in F21 when I go, too.
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Post by Ade on Jan 28, 2017 8:55:52 GMT
A note on the "bargain seats". I'm sitting on F21 and unfortunately there is quite a bit happening on the far right of the stage, and I can't see any of that. The very last moment of Act 1 takes place in that corner and quite a long dialogue between Tom and Amanda. Of course nothing really happens, they're just talking, but it can be a bit frustrating to look at an empty stage for five minutes. For the rest of time it's perfectly fine and for 20£ I can't complain too much Ah what a shame. I'm on the opposite side in F1-2. Reckon I'll have the same problem?
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Post by MrBunbury on Jan 28, 2017 9:26:29 GMT
I will be in F20 on Tuesday. I will use my imagination to fill the gaps...
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Post by couldileaveyou on Jan 28, 2017 9:28:24 GMT
A note on the "bargain seats". I'm sitting on F21 and unfortunately there is quite a bit happening on the far right of the stage, and I can't see any of that. The very last moment of Act 1 takes place in that corner and quite a long dialogue between Tom and Amanda. Of course nothing really happens, they're just talking, but it can be a bit frustrating to look at an empty stage for five minutes. For the rest of time it's perfectly fine and for 20£ I can't complain too much Ah what a shame. I'm on the opposite side in F1-2. Reckon I'll have the same problem? Uhmm I'm not sure actually... from my seat I couldn't absolutely see the "terrace", but I don't think you will miss much from the opposite side
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Post by couldileaveyou on Jan 28, 2017 13:07:54 GMT
I really liked this production, it might not be definitive or extraordinarily original, but there is a magical quality in it that fully captures its being a memory play. The cast is fantastic. Cherry Jones is magnificent with her ex-Southern belle mannerism and gorgeous accent. I liked how in a couple of occasions she seemed to suggest that Amanda is ill and this gives an urgent quality to her efforts to find a man for Laura.
This might be more controversial, but I really liked Kate O'Flynn as Laura and it was so moving to watch her warming up in her scene with the Gentleman Caller. Brian J. Smith is great in that role, he stole the show imho.
I wasn't crazy about Michael Esper, his performance was identical to his Valentine in Lazarus, a mixture of shyness and camp. He surely portrayed a troubled young man, but he never made me feel sympathetic for him. I loved that in the scene at table when the Gentleman Caller has just arrived all the three members of the family look like they want to bed him.
Oh, and the score is beautiful. It's a magical revival for me, I hope to see it again!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2017 19:27:46 GMT
Ive looked on theatremonkyes website and was looking at the day seats and saw there were three different sorts. Does anyone know where they are located and which ones would be the best. Thanks
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Post by talkstageytome on Jan 28, 2017 23:26:12 GMT
Saw this tonight and was breathtaken by it. Really, really spectacular in my opinion. I'll write more later but inshort I just loved it.
I cried at intervals all the way through act 2 and on the walk to the station as well.
Oh and my seat (A10 in the upper) was perfect. Only £20. A great bargain.
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Post by Jon on Jan 29, 2017 0:04:42 GMT
I've noticed they're selling Box B in the Dress Circle for £15 which has a restricted view, might be an option for anyone who doesn't mind leaning and missing a small part of the action.
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Post by MrBunbury on Feb 1, 2017 18:05:32 GMT
I really liked this production, it might not be definitive or extraordinarily original, but there is a magical quality in it that fully captures its being a memory play. The cast is fantastic. Cherry Jones is magnificent with her ex-Southern belle mannerism and gorgeous accent. I liked how in a couple of occasions she seemed to suggest that Amanda is ill and this gives an urgent quality to her efforts to find a man for Laura. This might be more controversial, but I really liked Kate O'Flynn as Laura and it was so moving to watch her warming up in her scene with the Gentleman Caller. Brian J. Smith is great in that role, he stole the show imho. I wasn't crazy about Michael Esper, his performance was identical to his Valentine in Lazarus, a mixture of shyness and camp. He surely portrayed a troubled young man, but he never made me feel sympathetic for him. I loved that in the scene at table when the Gentleman Caller has just arrived all the three members of the family look like they want to bed him. Oh, and the score is beautiful. It's a magical revival for me, I hope to see it again! I was there last night, sitting next to your ghost (in F20) :-) Great acting and use of the space and the music. I agree that Michael Esper was not totally convincing. It is a superb production!
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Post by couldileaveyou on Feb 3, 2017 0:58:36 GMT
4* reviews from whatsonstage, The Times and Telegraph
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Post by madsonmelo on Feb 3, 2017 5:36:48 GMT
I'm looking forward for this one, Jones is a titan of stage.
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Post by wickedgrin on Feb 3, 2017 12:16:45 GMT
A miserable 3 star review from Quentin Letts in the Mail - he called it gloomy and glum! It's got to be fabulous then?
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