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Post by margoc on Aug 15, 2023 5:46:40 GMT
I see they've changed the veronica costume, i don't get why, its closing in a few weeks.
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Post by theatreliker on Aug 16, 2023 19:28:06 GMT
Saw the show for the first time yesterday on tour. Not really my thing but enjoyable enough. Quite a poor sound design... Same designer as Cilla so doesn't surprise me.
What's with the scrunchies at the end?
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Post by Dr Tom on Sept 5, 2023 16:29:33 GMT
I feel I have to make a post to say that The Other Palace version of the show has come to an end (for now).
In the end, I didn't manage to see this in the final week. I didn't get lucky with rush tickets, but somehow somehow didn't try as hard as I have done in a past. I did see this three times in the week before that and felt this was coming to an excellent end.
One thing that really stood out to me is how differently this plays every night. My final show has Elliot on as JD and minimal cast, which just seemed so fitting, with Elliot playing JD as a lovable dork. I had an intense George show, where he did his best to stare me out without blinking. Ben was the master of playing JD differently every time, but it is one of those characters with hidden depth.
This isn't the end, as I will catch this on tour, and it's pretty clear this is going to be back in London. It's amazing what a closing notice does for high priced ticket sales. A while back, I remember saying that this is a show that could do really well with limited runs for six months of the year. I stand by that view. Sure, Heathers is never going to be the most complex show, but it has a following and it's entertaining for people (like me) who don't cosplay and are outside the typical teenage fangirl mode. I'm already looking forward to its return.
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Post by capybara on Sept 5, 2023 23:43:08 GMT
I was there for the final show on Sunday and, despite having seen Heathers four times previously at TOP, this really was a theatre experience like none I’ve had before!
The atmosphere was electric, some would say to the point of tedium. But I can hardly complain because when I bought my ticket (on Twickets FYI for future reference), I did so to experience the corn nuts in full force.
I’ve never seen so many standing ovations in one performance. There were about three alone DURING the opening number, Beautiful. Then Candy Store, Freeze Your Brain, Big Fun, Dead Girl Walking… basically every song actually. I think even the Chandler chainsaw line got one but I may be misremembering. But the screaming and cheering during Beautiful actually left be feeling a little overwhelmed by the whole thing, in a good way.
The rainbow tie reveal during My Dead Gay Son got a super extended standing ovation that went on and on and on, encouraged by the two actors teasing a further snog (which they eventually followed through on to the hysteria of the audience!). It was hilarious seeing the company trying to hold their positions for maybe a minute or longer. In the end, most of them were shaking with laughter at the situation.
There was a time I might have laughed at some people’s extreme reactions to shows. There was a lot of sobbing during this performance from those sat near the front. Especially during the finale when Veronica sings “I can’t promise no more Heathers”. I really hope these super fans find something to fill the void but I think it’s quite sweet how strongly they feel bonded to the show. From what I could tell, a lot of them have made their entire friendship groups at this show over the years.
In terms of the cast, I noticed Katherine Pearson wipe away a tear after her final Lifeboat but I was really struck by Miracle Chance’s reaction to finishing I Say No. She had held it together all show but after delivering that final “No!”, she faced the audience (cue the most immediate standing ovation all night), tears streaming down her face and visibly shaking. That song must provide a huge emotional release on any given performance but it was amped up to 100 on this occasion. It was quite moving to see actually.
After the show, there was a shower of scrunchies provided on each and every seat upon arrival. Paul Taylor-Mills gave a speech on stage, addressing how “messy’ producing shows can be in a nod towards the recent social media controversies. Miracle then read out a heartfelt speech too and got the audience to hold hands - that was an awkward and unexpected moment for many of us!
Look, it’s easy to take the piss out of Heathers and people do, on this board more than most as well! It has a reputation as a bit of fun and a sanctuary for teenage theatre kids. But you know what, it has a wonderful score and has featured many talented casts throughout its various runs, many of whom have gone on to other things. I will miss it not just being there. I was quite happy to sit through it over and over knowing how well performed the score would be.
Of course, it’s not the end. PTM basically said as much in his speech. I can see Heathers becoming Blood Brothers for the under 30s and just tour relentlessly to relatively well sold houses. And why not? It’s a great show and has brought new fans into musical theatre. And they’re fans who have stayed in the community, going on to watch their favourites in Bonnie & Clyde, Six, etc. To me that’s better than more bloody jukebox musicals “bringing new people in” who maybe go once a year.
It was a full on final show but I’m glad I made the effort.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2023 11:59:35 GMT
Good comparision about it being "Blood Brothers for the Under 30's" Heathers is set in the late 1980's so is already a period piece there will be fans of the original film and the younger generation who have taken it under their wing. There will always be an endless supply of younger fans getting into the show as the current fans age out, move on with their life.
Whether it will ever have the longevity of Blood Brothers or a Rocky Horror Show I don't know. But if it even does a quarter of what those two shows made, it will have had a great run.
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Post by aingidh on Feb 8, 2024 0:40:12 GMT
The Twitter account seems to be teasing an announcement, has anybody heard any whisperings?
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Post by erik24601 on Feb 8, 2024 1:25:37 GMT
Without sounding harsh, I couldn’t care less. This production seems to have been thrashed to within an inch of its life. It closed what, 6 months ago? Another PTM desperation attempt
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Post by aingidh on Feb 8, 2024 2:24:29 GMT
Without sounding harsh, I couldn’t care less. This production seems to have been thrashed to within an inch of its life. It closed what, 6 months ago? Another PTM desperation attempt No I agree, it just completely lost its soul with the recent runs of it. It's a show that works well in short bursts but when it's constantly coming back or being extended that's when it becomes stale.
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Post by demelza on Feb 9, 2024 15:49:07 GMT
Another go? I loved the show when I saw it off-broadway, liked it well enough the first time it was at the Other Palace, but it's been so flogged to death over here now that it's exhausting
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