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Post by Dr Tom on Jul 25, 2022 18:29:33 GMT
With the extension announcement I can finally see this show 🙌 My husband would however HATE to be picked on - what seats would you recommend with a good view but no chance of being singled out? Oh and he's 6'5 so leg room/an aisle seat would be preferable I’d suggest row E or F, nice and central! Prime Steve position. (otherwise anywhere else and row A legroom is not good - perhaps an aisle seat a few rows back) |
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Post by stevej678 on Jul 25, 2022 18:45:48 GMT
With the extension announcement I can finally see this show 🙌 My husband would however HATE to be picked on - what seats would you recommend with a good view but no chance of being singled out? Oh and he's 6'5 so leg room/an aisle seat would be preferable Aisle seats G1 or G23 are the seats to choose if you want decent legroom. |
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Post by properjob on Jul 25, 2022 19:08:46 GMT
With the extension announcement I can finally see this show 🙌 My husband would however HATE to be picked on - what seats would you recommend with a good view but no chance of being singled out? Oh and he's 6'5 so leg room/an aisle seat would be preferable I offer no guarantees but backstage videos show them picking Steve during the interval so I would suggest spending the whole interval stretching your legs in the bar/foyer! |
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Post by properjob on Jul 25, 2022 19:14:42 GMT
It was ALWs plan for TOP to be a new work venue. Was it ever Bill Kenwrights stated plan?
The studio does have new work in.
Also aren't theatre ticket sales sluggish everywhere so launching something new is probably even more risky than before.
Alternatively something else might have fallen through and this is easy to extend.
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Post by Being Alive on Jul 25, 2022 19:19:10 GMT
I thought the whole point of TOP was to try out new shows…… I mean I guess that was the point when ALW owned it...now it's a Kenwright venue I guess we should expect nothing less. Blood Brothers soon I'm sure |
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Post by jenboo27 on Jul 25, 2022 19:52:09 GMT
Haha if that's a reason to tell him to take me to the bar in the interval and buy me wine I don't know what is 😂 With the extension announcement I can finally see this show 🙌 My husband would however HATE to be picked on - what seats would you recommend with a good view but no chance of being singled out? Oh and he's 6'5 so leg room/an aisle seat would be preferable I offer no guarantees but backstage videos show them picking Steve during the interval so I would suggest spending the whole interval stretching your legs in the bar/foyer! |
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Post by Dr Tom on Jul 25, 2022 19:53:38 GMT
I felt sure someone on here had already announced that the return of Be More Chill was planned next for when Heathers had closed.
Not that I’m expecting Heathers to close anytime soon.
I’d think that Blood Brothers was too big a show for the venue. The only other option I can think of would be for BK to bring some of his touring plays in.
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Post by FJ on Jul 25, 2022 20:59:36 GMT
There was talk of Eugenius coming back, I’m sure they’ve teased it on Instagram, and I always assumed if it came back it would just go back into TOP? Heathers probably a safer bet though.
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Post by margoc on Jul 25, 2022 23:15:06 GMT
I mean if heathers is bringing in a nice steady income for TOP then whats the point in risking it with something new that could sink faster than the titanic??
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Post by stevej678 on Jul 26, 2022 10:20:11 GMT
I mean if heathers is bringing in a nice steady income for TOP then whats the point in risking it with something new that could sink faster than the titanic?? I thought Titanic did pretty well at Southwark Playhouse and the Charing Cross Theatre. 😉 |
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Post by westendfan2 on Jul 26, 2022 11:32:05 GMT
Ailsa (Veronica) will be departing the show on September 4th. She has honestly been an outstanding Veronica to watch and it’ll leave some big shoes to fill in the role. Ailsa portrayal of this character has been iconic and quite literally beautiful. With stunning vocals and insanely talented acting to match it’s been a privilege to see her grow within this role.
Vicki (Ms Flemming) will also be leaving on August 7th before she heads off to join the cast of Mrs Doubtfire. Again Vicki has been incredible in the role with amazing improve skills for the ‘Steve’ part she has often left me in stitches from laughing so much. Brilliant comedic timing and again big shoes to fill.
Both these departures mean that after September 4th there will be no original cast member of this run left!
Be interesting to see who will be joining with the extended run announcement.
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Post by margoc on Jul 26, 2022 16:25:46 GMT
Ailsa (Veronica) will be departing the show on September 4th. She has honestly been an outstanding Veronica to watch and it’ll leave some big shoes to fill in the role. Ailsa portrayal of this character has been iconic and quite literally beautiful. With stunning vocals and insanely talented acting to match it’s been a privilege to see her grow within this role. Vicki (Ms Flemming) will also be leaving on August 7th before she heads off to join the cast of Mrs Doubtfire. Again Vicki has been incredible in the role with amazing improve skills for the ‘Steve’ part she has often left me in stitches from laughing so much. Brilliant comedic timing and again big shoes to fill. Both these departures mean that after September 4th there will be no original cast member of this run left! Be interesting to see who will be joining with the extended run announcement. I just hope Ms Fletcher isn't going to return to the role of veronica. it would be nice to have a fresh face like Ailsa, she has been absolutely amazing such a breath of fresh air. Will be sad to see vicki leave the role of Ms fleming but excited to see her and Tom in Mrs Doubtfire. |
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Post by stuartmcd on Jul 26, 2022 16:33:46 GMT
Ailsa (Veronica) will be departing the show on September 4th. She has honestly been an outstanding Veronica to watch and it’ll leave some big shoes to fill in the role. Ailsa portrayal of this character has been iconic and quite literally beautiful. With stunning vocals and insanely talented acting to match it’s been a privilege to see her grow within this role. Vicki (Ms Flemming) will also be leaving on August 7th before she heads off to join the cast of Mrs Doubtfire. Again Vicki has been incredible in the role with amazing improve skills for the ‘Steve’ part she has often left me in stitches from laughing so much. Brilliant comedic timing and again big shoes to fill. Both these departures mean that after September 4th there will be no original cast member of this run left! Be interesting to see who will be joining with the extended run announcement. I just hope Ms Fletcher isn't going to return to the role of veronica. it would be nice to have a fresh face like Ailsa, she has been absolutely amazing such a breath of fresh air. Will be sad to see vicki leave the role of Ms fleming but excited to see her and Tom in Mrs Doubtfire. Why would she return? |
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Post by danb on Jul 26, 2022 18:13:12 GMT
There’s no reason that she would return; it’s just somebody having a dig for no good reason.
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Post by jacob on Jul 27, 2022 0:12:12 GMT
was there tonight after miraculously grabbing a front row today tix rush seat .. it clearly works well in TheOP so I can see why they’re keeping it for longer  cast is great, Ailsa for Elphaba ?!! with the green lighting on her I see it Steve was called out and was fine with it, however Suzanne’s reaction was painful Thought that the comments on here about pre-notifying potential victims was slightly ridiculous but it really should be done .. has anyone then chosen walked out after the spotlight before? The wife really was not happy |
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Post by forevercolours on Aug 2, 2022 14:17:31 GMT
Proshot details announced!!
US and Canada release date set for September 16th. News about UK and others to follow.
I was in the audience for the second filmed performance where the crowd were filmed throughout so i’m curious to see id I’ll make an appearance!
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Post by Being Alive on Aug 2, 2022 16:03:40 GMT
It does confuse me as to why they filmed it with essentially a B grade cast... Six bought back the Original Queens for the ProShot, and by and large this is what Heathers should have done...
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Post by danb on Aug 2, 2022 16:14:20 GMT
It does confuse me as to why they filmed it with essentially a B grade cast... Six bought back the Original Queens for the ProShot, and by and large this is what Heathers should have done... How so? The whole show hangs on a great Veronica, and Ailsa Davidson is the best yet. I can’t really see it getting better without maybe a better set and bringing back Becky Locks Fleming? |
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Post by cezbear on Aug 2, 2022 16:21:53 GMT
Most of the original London cast would surely look too old now (particularly on film). This doesn't really matter for Six but it would for playing high school kids. Also what danb said - Ailsa is easily the best Veronica we've had, in no way a 'B grade' cast. I might personally have liked to swap out two of the Heathers for their predecessors, but then I'm into dream casting territory.
I'm really pleased Ailsa had this opportunity and wasn't shoved aside for the better known CHF, personally. She's wonderful and absolutely deserves it.
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Post by forevercolours on Aug 2, 2022 16:28:37 GMT
I think the biggest tragedy is the fact that it’s Simon Gordon as JD who is being showcased for the proshot. He is by far the weakest principle JD the show has had. Jacob Fowler or Ben Karran act and sing the role a million times better than Simon who isn’t the least bit convincing in my opinion.
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Post by Being Alive on Aug 2, 2022 16:34:31 GMT
It does confuse me as to why they filmed it with essentially a B grade cast... Six bought back the Original Queens for the ProShot, and by and large this is what Heathers should have done... How so? The whole show hangs on a great Veronica, and Ailsa Davidson is the best yet. I can’t really see it getting better without maybe a better set and bringing back Becky Locks Fleming? For me, the 'lightning in a bottle' of this show was Carrie, Jamie, Jodie/Sophie/T'Shan, Becky Lock, Jenny O'Leary The moment to capture it (to me) was then - I just don't think the current cast warrant the recording personally. |
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Post by danb on Aug 2, 2022 19:01:00 GMT
For me, the phrase ‘B grade cast’ was a bit offensive.
We can have favourites and opinions but how we express them is the difference. Patching in a group of 30+ yr old Heathers with the current youth in the cast would have been too jarring.
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Post by Dr Tom on Aug 2, 2022 19:03:00 GMT
I suspect they'll hold back the UK release for a while as this is still playing.
Some of the cast choices are interesting, but what works well on film isn't always the same as what plays well on stage. I must admit though, I would rather Ben's JD had been captured (in an official sense, I know there are plenty of unofficial recordings doing the rounds).
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Post by keekio2 on Aug 4, 2022 0:35:47 GMT
Hopefully they don’t just bring back Rebecca when ailsa leaves I would love to see someone new maybe Georgina Onurah or Hana Stewart
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Post by margoc on Aug 4, 2022 1:25:58 GMT
Hopefully they don’t just bring back Rebecca when ailsa leaves I would love to see someone new maybe Georgina Onurah or Hana Stewart Rebecca is going into Millennials so it won't be her. |
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cast is great, Ailsa for Elphaba ?!! with the green lighting on her I see it