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Post by stevejohnson678 on May 20, 2019 9:19:52 GMT
Five star rave from WhatsOnStage. Four stars from The Telegraph. Two stars from The Times.
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Post by jampot on May 23, 2019 11:17:22 GMT
Nice trailer up on youtube now...
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Post by stevejohnson678 on May 23, 2019 12:52:19 GMT
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Post by lou105 on May 23, 2019 17:08:18 GMT
I know we've discussed this before, but why start so late! I really want to catch a matinee of this when I have an evening show booked, and 150 mins running time with a 3.30 start is really frustrating. I'll probably still go but it makes it all so much more of a rush than it needs to be.
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Post by Mark on May 23, 2019 17:30:50 GMT
This is GREAT! Like, really excellent. I loved the music and the style, the storytelling was so engaging. This won’t be the last we see of this show - quite honestly it’s just too good for such a short run. Great cast. Musical lovers get yourself to this!
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Post by showgirl on May 23, 2019 18:29:31 GMT
I know we've discussed this before, but why start so late! I really want to catch a matinee of this when I have an evening show booked, and 150 mins running time with a 3.30 start is really frustrating. I'll probably still go but it makes it all so much more of a rush than it needs to be. Maddening, isn't it? As is their bizarre policy of having weekday matinees on Tuesdays. My matinee slots are under so much pressure, both for long shows like this and because many theatres (eg Hampstead, Royal Court etc) offer concessions for matinees. There just aren't enough days with matinees to fit in everything I want to see and when I do book them, trying to pair them with another play or show in the evening which doesn't start or end too late (and, at weekends, doesn't clash with rail or tube engineering work) is an endless juggling act.
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Post by Mark on May 23, 2019 20:10:35 GMT
I think the shows start later so as not to clash with the shows in the larger house. I quite like the Tuesday matinees, means I can see something if I’m in London on a Tuesday - I saw Ain’t Misbehavin’ the Tuesday before.
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Post by Dawnstar on May 23, 2019 23:00:13 GMT
I know we've discussed this before, but why start so late! I really want to catch a matinee of this when I have an evening show booked, and 150 mins running time with a 3.30 start is really frustrating. I'll probably still go but it makes it all so much more of a rush than it needs to be. I managed to see it this past Saturday matinee then get to the ROH for a 7pm curtain. It was a bit tight but that was because I stage doored. If you head off to the WE as soon as it finishes then there should be plenty of time to get there.
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Post by showgirl on May 24, 2019 5:32:51 GMT
I think the shows start later so as not to clash with the shows in the larger house. I quite like the Tuesday matinees, means I can see something if I’m in London on a Tuesday - I saw Ain’t Misbehavin’ the Tuesday before. I get the "not clashing" issues with the main house but the easy answer, especially with longer shows, is to move the start time forward, not back. Many other offending venues (eg the Arcola, CFT, the NT) could help some of their patrons by doing the same. At least at the Park Theatre it's 7.30 pm and 7.45 pm.
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Post by Someone in a tree on May 29, 2019 16:10:23 GMT
Really loved this. Great story with stunningly beautiful songs. I'm chanting for a recording to be made .
The cast are so talented and take multi tasking to a whole new level (I'm sure they would of also done my laundry if I had asked them).
My one gripe is the puppetry. James Marlowe played many different ages so well and I'm sure he could of played the older BB with ease. The puppets for children, well I've seen a lot livelier kids, yeah they just didn't work for me.
This production will deservedly have have a life after southwark.
Go and see
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Post by Dawnstar on May 29, 2019 17:41:46 GMT
My one gripe is the puppetry. James Marlowe played many different ages so well and I'm sure he could of played the older BB with ease. I agree with this, especially as he was doing the voice while manipulating the puppet. I basically just ignored the puppet as much as possible & looked at him instead.
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Post by jamb0r on May 30, 2019 22:45:43 GMT
This totally blew me away this evening! Definitely one of the best musicals I’ve seen so far this year. Really hope this has a life after this run (and with this cast - they were perfect!).
I need a cast recording already! I can’t get those songs out of my head!
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Post by japhun on Jun 1, 2019 16:22:38 GMT
This completely caught me off guard! I booked it ages ago and had forgotten about it until this week when it appeared on my calendar. When I read the words 'A Celtic Musical' my mind went to Once and I immediately had a bad taste in my mouth. Then the show started and I WAS IN AWE. What an amazing piece of work. I so wish that I could see this one again, but I am sure I will somewhere other than Southwark. Outstanding performances...and that score! Can we please get a recording of this?! Definite 5 stars from me!
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Post by lou105 on Jun 1, 2019 17:42:46 GMT
Another fan here! And can we just have a moment to commend the programme? I don't always buy one but this was £1 (yes one) with lovely artwork, photographs, background, song list, scene list, and full bios for creatives and tech, as well as cast.And interesting information on the costs of the production. I hope it lives on.
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Post by jamb0r on Jun 1, 2019 17:56:42 GMT
Completely agree with your comment on the programme! I was so surprised at the quality of it for only £1! I found the cost article especially interesting - I don't think I've ever seen any other show provide that kind of information so openly before?
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Post by xanady on Jun 2, 2019 19:44:00 GMT
Programmes for a squid? Wow! All credit to them.People are sick of feeling ripped off at the theatre so any little measure like this should be welcomed.
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Post by sparky5000 on Jun 2, 2019 22:30:55 GMT
Tempted to go to this next week given the great reviews but for those who’ve seen it do you need to be a fan of the movie, because the movie wasn’t really my thing?!
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Post by jampot on Jun 3, 2019 6:25:31 GMT
Tempted to go to this next week given the great reviews but for those who’ve seen it do you need to be a fan of the movie, because the movie wasn’t really my thing?! No
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Post by lou105 on Jun 3, 2019 15:57:45 GMT
I found the cost article especially interesting - I don't think I've ever seen any other show provide that kind of information so openly before? I've just found a quote from Jethro Compton where he said that it's widely believed that all fringe productions exploit actors, and he wanted to be straight about the finances for this. For those who haven't seen the figures, he's put in money and also taken out a personal loan as part of the the funding.
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Post by Dawnstar on Jun 3, 2019 17:46:35 GMT
Tempted to go to this next week given the great reviews but for those who’ve seen it do you need to be a fan of the movie, because the movie wasn’t really my thing?! I've never seen the film but after seeing the musical I read the short story & looked up the plot of the film and, apart from the basic of a man called Benjamin Button ageing backwards, the 3 versions have pretty much nothing else in common with each other.
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Post by CG on the loose on Jun 3, 2019 22:53:21 GMT
Tempted to go to this next week given the great reviews but for those who’ve seen it do you need to be a fan of the movie, because the movie wasn’t really my thing?! Absolutely not. I'd say the opposite!
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Post by sparky5000 on Jun 4, 2019 7:05:55 GMT
Tempted to go to this next week given the great reviews but for those who’ve seen it do you need to be a fan of the movie, because the movie wasn’t really my thing?! I've never seen the film but after seeing the musical I read the short story & looked up the plot of the film and, apart from the basic of a man called Benjamin Button ageing backwards, the 3 versions have pretty much nothing else in common with each other. Ahhh okay, thanks!
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Post by zahidf on Jun 4, 2019 21:45:37 GMT
This is wonderful! Hope it has a second life after this, I loved it to bits. Lovely and moving.
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Post by zahidf on Jun 4, 2019 21:51:57 GMT
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Post by showtoones on Jun 4, 2019 22:13:25 GMT
Has there been rumblings or a transfer?
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Post by jamb0r on Jun 5, 2019 6:34:45 GMT
The rest of the run is now completely sold out! I’ve seen a lot of buzz (deservedly) on social media with constant streams of praise.
I could see this working somewhere like Charing Cross?
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Post by Mark on Jun 5, 2019 8:11:23 GMT
The rest of the run is now completely sold out! I’ve seen a lot of buzz (deservedly) on social media with constant streams of praise. I could see this working somewhere like Charing Cross? I could see them returning to Southwark in “The Large” too.
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Post by andrew on Jun 5, 2019 14:06:48 GMT
F**k. That’s what I get for not booking in advance.
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Post by daniella on Jun 5, 2019 16:46:07 GMT
F**k. That’s what I get for not booking in advance. Me too! Happened to me for this and Operation Mincemeat at New Diorama!
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Post by gazzaw13 on Jun 6, 2019 8:43:30 GMT
Twitter is alive with calls for a transfer. I saw this on Tuesday and was blown away by the music, staging and performance of the 5 actor/musicians. In this age of affectation and fake news I found this a delightfully innocent and authentic show, full of real emotion. Please please transfer this so that more people can see it.
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