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Post by londonpostie on Feb 1, 2023 23:27:58 GMT
Sunday Tannhauser revival at ROH. As I walked in ... So pleased someone else here has seen Tannhauser. Went last week and I thought it was towering, just immense. I've never been properly comfortable with Wagner but I went through the portal this time. Can't wait for the next experience. Casting was Davidsen / Vinke / Gubanova. |
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Post by Mr Snow on Feb 3, 2023 15:04:08 GMT
Sunday Tannhauser revival at ROH. As I walked in ... So pleased someone else here has seen Tannhauser. Went last week and I thought it was towering, just immense. I've never been properly comfortable with Wagner but I went through the portal this time. Can't wait for the next experience. Casting was Davidsen / Vinke / Gubanova. The overture is the only piece of music I recall my Dad playing. I think he'd be shocked if he knew it was supposed to be so EROTIC! Just about my favourite start to any show. The previous revival was my first experience of Tannhauser and it was so moving I went back a week later. Have yet to see any other production but I seen criticism that overall its too static as they've remained true to the original stage instructions conceived for the immobile Johan Botha. However it means that you really don't miss much from the Slips. If anyone's still wavering its only £21 - best regular value in London? The music is often as powerful as it get,s but there are some longueurs (perhaps this production). Do you really need to sing so much about the upcoming singing contest? Glad you also enjoyed it. I will seek out more productions. |
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Post by londonpostie on Feb 3, 2023 16:16:07 GMT
The overture is the only piece of music I recall my Dad playing. I think he'd be shocked if he knew it was supposed to be so EROTIC! Just about my favourite start to any show. The previous revival was my first experience of Tannhauser and it was so moving I went back a week later. Have yet to see any other production but I seen criticism that overall its too static as they've remained true to the original stage instructions conceived for the immobile Johan Botha. However it means that you really don't miss much from the Slips. If anyone's still wavering its only £21 - best regular value in London? The music is often as powerful as it get,s but there are some longueurs (perhaps this production). Do you really need to sing so much about the upcoming singing contest? Glad you also enjoyed it. I will seek out more productions.
At the ROH, Mayerling certainly gets saucy but this was, as you say, flat out erotic. And astonishing. For 15-minutes, it was like Pina Bausch for the OnlyFans generation, via Richard Wagner. Good memories of dad, can't put a price on that 
You've encouraged me to check for tickets as I do want to go back.
I agree, the Eurovision section is possibly a little laboured though, yes, best value in London!
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Post by andrew on Feb 8, 2023 0:58:13 GMT
Cynthia Erivo at Streetcar on Friday.
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Post by Dawnstar on Feb 9, 2023 20:01:42 GMT
The King & Queen were at the Royal Ballet's Sleeping Beauty last night. That's the second time I've concided with them at the ROH this season, as they were also at Mayerling in November.
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Post by londonpostie on Feb 10, 2023 21:38:05 GMT
The King & Queen were at the Royal Ballet's Sleeping Beauty last night. That's the second time I've concided with them at the ROH this season, as they were also at Mayerling in November. You must be on first name terms by now .. I was trying to think where they might sit, finally plumped for the DG Grand Tier? |
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Post by Dawnstar on Feb 10, 2023 22:16:57 GMT
You must be on first name terms by now .. I was trying to think where they might sit, finally plumped for the DG Grand Tier? Both times they were in the Royal Box so Grand Tier level. Ironically from that side the real King & Queen wouldn't have been able to see the fictional King & Queen sat on stage! |
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Post by capybara on Feb 10, 2023 22:22:57 GMT
Paul McCartney at The Mousetrap.
Vanessa Feltz at Frozen.
Very different ends of the fame scale but there you go!
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Post by cezbear on Feb 13, 2023 10:34:55 GMT
The pitiful best I've managed in a while was Oliver Ormson at BTTF the other week (supporting his girlfriend, I assume, who was on for Jennifer), but then I saw Dawnstar saw the King & Queen so I think I'll just shush. |
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Post by alece10 on Feb 13, 2023 11:20:36 GMT
I don't think anyone can top The King and Queen to be honest.
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Post by kate8 on Feb 14, 2023 7:54:17 GMT
I saw Michael Portillo at Henry V at the Globe recently, and Paul Gambaccini at the National a few weeks ago.
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Post by vickyg on Feb 14, 2023 9:01:01 GMT
I saw Michael Portillo at Henry V at the Globe recently, and Paul Gambaccini at the National a few weeks ago. Did Portillo's trousers glow in the dark when the lights went down? |
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Post by marob on Feb 15, 2023 22:38:19 GMT
I saw him once when I was on a train at Chester Station and some guys were laughing at what someone on the platform was wearing. Looked over and it was him filming one of his shows. Lime green jacket and pink trousers.
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Post by teamyali on Feb 15, 2023 23:49:58 GMT
Hugh Jackman was spotted watching tonight’s preview run of Medea at @sohoplace
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Post by alece10 on Feb 16, 2023 11:28:10 GMT
Hugh Jackman was spotted watching tonight’s preview run of Medea at @sohoplace Wonder what he is doing over here. |
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Post by teamyali on Feb 16, 2023 11:57:20 GMT
Hugh Jackman was spotted watching tonight’s preview run of Medea at @sohoplace Wonder what he is doing over here. I checked that he’s guesting on Graham Norton’s show this Friday. He’s likely promoting his film The Son. |
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Post by alicechallice on Feb 20, 2023 14:18:48 GMT
Stiles & Drewe and Edward Seckerson were at Standing at the Sky's Edge for the Sat matinee.
And... the friend that I went with was sat behind Matthew Macfadyen's mother at a funeral on Friday!
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Post by londonpostie on Feb 20, 2023 14:44:57 GMT
This thread repeatedly redefines my understanding of 'famous'. And also, now, 'audience' ..
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Post by kate8 on Feb 20, 2023 15:44:50 GMT
I saw Michael Portillo at Henry V at the Globe recently, and Paul Gambaccini at the National a few weeks ago. Did Portillo's trousers glow in the dark when the lights went down? Not quite glowing, but certainly colourful. I think he had pink/red trousers and a bright blue jacket. He was in the pit so very easy to see from most seats! |
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Post by dinah on Feb 25, 2023 23:39:37 GMT
Sat directly behind Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson at Standing at the Sky's Edge tonight. Loved the show but felt a bit distracted being so close to them!
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Post by mrnutz on Feb 26, 2023 10:09:30 GMT
Sat directly behind Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson at Standing at the Sky's Edge tonight. Loved the show but felt a bit distracted being so close to them! I must have been across the aisle from you, row L. He kept his coat on for the whole show! |
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Post by londonpostie on Feb 26, 2023 10:54:45 GMT
So .. the King, Queen and Tom Hanks, and I get a slightly decomposting David Mellor
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Post by TallPaul on Mar 1, 2023 17:28:48 GMT
You kinda expect Their Majesties to go to the Royal Opera House now and again. You kinda don't expect Hollywood royalty to be at the National on a Saturday night...roarin'. I can't get over it.
We've had a flurry of new members recently. I wonder...
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Post by Jon on Mar 26, 2023 17:48:21 GMT
Julianne Moore, Andrew Garfield and Greta Gerwig were at A Little Life yesterday according to social media.
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Post by alece10 on Mar 26, 2023 18:44:48 GMT
And a Jonus brother was at Guys and Dolls.
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