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Post by Rory on Dec 14, 2017 23:16:24 GMT
Roger Allam and Nancy Carroll to reprise their roles in a restructured version of David Hare's play directed by Jeremy Herrin in April.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2017 23:43:03 GMT
With that awful plastic wig roger Allam wore
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2017 6:56:45 GMT
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Post by foxa on Dec 15, 2017 8:29:37 GMT
I can't believe this is transferring. When I saw it at Hampstead, it seemed to have such limited appeal and was so lifeless. Okay, it's being restructured (is that different than rewritten?) but I can't imagine someone thinking let's pay West End prices and give up an evening to see that. Oh well, obviously it worked for some, so, go figure.
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Post by Rory on Dec 15, 2017 8:30:36 GMT
It's being turned from a 1 Act to a 2 Act apparently.
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Post by martin1965 on Dec 15, 2017 9:16:19 GMT
Was going to ask if anyone saw this at Hampstead? Its Hare and a good cast but cant see it surviving too long in WE?
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Post by foxa on Dec 15, 2017 10:00:00 GMT
Funnily enough, my husband and I were talking about it not that long ago because I was using it as an example of what I don't want to see when I go to the theatre (the very good cast aside.) I think it was full of good intentions (about the arts; philanthropy; the contributions of refugees; recognition of the importance of having a vision; an appreciation of eccentricity - hey I'm making it sound not too bad, am I?) but so staid - really a bunch of people chatting in a rich person's drawing room. I don't think most people give a hoot about the genesis of the Glyndebourne Festival or that Christie wanted his wife (the moderate soprano of the title) to be cast in the productions.
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Post by lynette on Dec 15, 2017 10:49:14 GMT
It wasn’t brilliant.
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Post by bordeaux on Dec 15, 2017 11:26:44 GMT
Well, I enjoyed it very much,though I think an interest in the history of opera production in the UK might help. The couple we went with are not opera-goers but they too enjoyed the wit of the writing, the evocation of the era, the quality of the performances. But I think it's a Hampstead-sized play and will struggle in the West End.
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Post by Rory on Dec 15, 2017 12:19:12 GMT
Apparently David Hare says people at tube stations approach him and tell him that this is their favourite play of his. This seems slightly improbable- does anyone ever approach anyone else on the tube?!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2017 12:48:13 GMT
Apparently David Hare says people at tube stations approach him and tell him that this is their favourite play of his. This seems slightly improbable- does anyone ever approach anyone else on the tube?! Oh I don't know about that (I didn't know he wrote plays to be honest) but I thought he was marvellously funny in 'The Thin Blue Line' with Rowan Atkinson. He was very good in 'Rosie & Jim Are Dead' at the Old Vic recently too. |
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Post by alicechallice on Dec 15, 2017 12:59:07 GMT
Apparently David Hare says people at tube stations approach him and tell him that this is their favourite play of his. This seems slightly improbable- does anyone ever approach anyone else on the tube?! Oh I don't know about that (I didn't know he wrote plays to be honest) but I thought he was marvellously funny in 'The Thin Blue Line' with Rowan Atkinson. He was very good in 'Rosie & Jim Are Dead' at the Old Vic recently too. Oh, you are silly! But Haig does write plays as well as Hare. |
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Post by Polly1 on Dec 15, 2017 15:08:08 GMT
Ok, I saw this at Hampstead and enjoyed it. It does help of course if you have a passing interest in opera. I will be interested to see the revisions and, to be honest Allam and Carroll are both 'telephone directory' actors for me, so I will definitely be there!
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Post by tmesis on Dec 15, 2017 16:40:38 GMT
Well I'm pretty obsessed by opera and I really enjoyed it but it's the last thing from Hampstead I would have guessed would get a West End transfer.
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Post by Latecomer on Dec 15, 2017 18:40:51 GMT
I enjoyed this at Hampstead too...and it brought a tear to my eye at the end! Won't go as far as seeing it again but with such good actors it was rather a treat!
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Post by dani on Dec 16, 2017 10:29:42 GMT
Apparently David Hare says people at tube stations approach him and tell him that this is their favourite play of his. This seems slightly improbable- does anyone ever approach anyone else on the tube?! I wouldn't say David Hare looks very approachable. |
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Post by lynette on Dec 16, 2017 23:27:21 GMT
O, he is ok. Bumped into him at the Almeida once and he was v affable. Literally bumped.. but he has written much better plays.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2017 23:33:27 GMT
Apparently David Hare says people at tube stations approach him and tell him that this is their favourite play of his. This seems slightly improbable- does anyone ever approach anyone else on the tube?! I wouldn't say David Hare looks very approachable. Lives near me He is Not that exciting |
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Post by lonlad on Dec 17, 2017 0:18:47 GMT
He certainly isn't. I live near him as well and, trust me, no one approaches Sir David about ANYTHING
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Post by showgirl on Dec 17, 2017 5:14:55 GMT
So does he actually travel by public transport? I did wonder...
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Post by Snciole on Dec 18, 2017 15:47:31 GMT
I liked it but to sum up Hampstead's audience the play had to be stopped mid way because some elderly woman collapsed.
So to the conclude there is a market for soon dead people and young women who fancy Roger Allam, even in that wig.
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Post by dani on Dec 18, 2017 17:55:07 GMT
I liked it but to sum up Hampstead's audience the play had to be stopped mid way because some elderly woman collapsed. So to the conclude there is a market for soon dead people and young women who fancy Roger Allam, even in that wig. Irritating for you, but presumably deeply upsetting for the elderly lady and her companions, if she had any. Referring to someone who collapsed at the theatre as representative of a group called "soon dead people" shows zero compassion. I don't know if you have elderly relatives, but do try this phrase out on them and see how warmly they respond. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2017 18:55:15 GMT
I liked it but to sum up Hampstead's audience the play had to be stopped mid way because some elderly woman collapsed. So to the conclude there is a market for soon dead people and young women who fancy Roger Allam, even in that wig. Irritating for you, but presumably deeply upsetting for the elderly lady and her companions, if she had any. Referring to someone who collapsed at the theatre as representative of a group called "soon dead people" shows zero compassion. I don't know if you have elderly relatives, but do try this phrase out on them and see how warmly they respond. Blimey... |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2017 18:58:33 GMT
Snciole didn't actually say that she was irritated by the old lady collapsing though. The Hampstead Theatre audience are generally rather elderly to be fair. I love going there. They always do a lovely sausage roll and I always feel like such a spring chicken plus I can get to the bar first with nary a sprint. It's a win win situation all round. And you never know, that woman might have collapsed because she fancied Roger Allam in his wig. I tried that once when I saw 'The Last Five Years' at The Other Palace in the hope that dear Jonny B would jump down off the stage and give me mouth to mouth. I ran back to my seat quicker than Usain Bolt when I saw Samantha Barks galloping up the stairs towards me though, I can tell you.
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Post by dani on Dec 18, 2017 19:30:13 GMT
That's true, Snciole did not actually say it. But saying the production had to be stopped because "some elderly woman collapsed" has a certain tone. The "some" is very dismissive. And to refer to the elderly as "soon dead people" may seem amusing to many, but I doubt I'm alone in thinking it's cruel.
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