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Post by Phantom of London on Oct 6, 2016 22:30:04 GMT
There hasn't been a great new play this year, unless that hot mess at the Palace is a forerunner which I haven't seen yet?
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Post by theatremadness on Oct 6, 2016 22:34:20 GMT
There hasn't been a great new play this year, unless that hot mess at the Palace is a forerunner which I haven't seen yet?Then how do you know that it's a hot mess? There's definitely been no reviews from critics and public alike to suggest that.... |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2016 22:46:23 GMT
Harry Potter will storm the technical awards. I haven't yet seen it but based on reviews it sure seems that way.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2016 22:47:04 GMT
EDIT: Posted in the wrong thred - apologies!
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Post by Phantom of London on Oct 6, 2016 22:59:27 GMT
There hasn't been a great new play this year, unless that hot mess at the Palace is a forerunner which I haven't seen yet?Then how do you know that it's a hot mess? There's definitely been no reviews from critics and public alike to suggest that.... I was saying that with my tongue firmly in my cheek. I expect Harry Potter to smash best new play and still can be very confident in my prediction without seeing it. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2016 23:01:30 GMT
Best New Musical will be an interesting race... in my mind, Groundhog Day will win. I don't think Aladdin has much of a shot, School of Rock is yet to open... it will certianly be an interesting race.
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Post by theatremadness on Oct 6, 2016 23:05:52 GMT
Then how do you know that it's a hot mess? There's definitely been no reviews from critics and public alike to suggest that.... I was saying that with my tongue firmly in my cheek. I expect Harry Potter to smash best new play and still can be very confident in my prediction without seeing it. My bad PoL, misread that! |
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Post by DuchessConstance on Oct 7, 2016 0:00:29 GMT
I think it's safe to say that, unless the King Lear production is a hot boo boo mess, Miss Jackson (Olivier-less legend) is winning Actress. Billie Piper seems to be the current front runner! I'd put my money on Billie Piper and Harriet Walter for nominations. With Glenda Jackson that leaves, what, two spaces? Maybe Lisa Dwan, or is the play too abstruse? I can think of a lot more strong male leads this year than female leads, sadly. |
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Post by Phantom of London on Oct 7, 2016 0:58:42 GMT
I was saying that with my tongue firmly in my cheek. I expect Harry Potter to smash best new play and still can be very confident in my prediction without seeing it. My bad PoL, misread that!  |
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Post by madsonmelo on Oct 7, 2016 4:28:03 GMT
It's funny that Fanny Brice and Effie White, two of the - I don't know - most iconic theatre characters (ever), will be up against each other, is it possible that someone else wins? It would be surprising.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2016 8:15:54 GMT
It's funny that Fanny Brice and Effie White, two of the - I don't know - most iconic theatre characters (ever), will be up against each other, is it possible that someone else wins? It would be surprising. Norma Desmond...?! |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Oct 7, 2016 8:18:16 GMT
It's funny that Fanny Brice and Effie White, two of the - I don't know - most iconic theatre characters (ever), will be up against each other, is it possible that someone else wins? It would be surprising. Norma Desmond...?! Yes, if Sunset is eligible Glenn Close is a frontrunner |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2016 8:34:29 GMT
If Sunset is eligable, those three are dead set for a nomination... I want to say alongside Gina Beck for Show Boat which I would say is also a great possibility. It will be the fifth slot that is the most interesting.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Oct 7, 2016 8:43:03 GMT
Gina Beck should totally be nominated for Best Actress, Rebecca Trehearn should get a nod for Best supporting actress as well
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2016 9:17:06 GMT
Maybe Lisa Dwan, or is the play too abstruse? Not eligible because too few performances? |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Oct 7, 2016 10:32:10 GMT
There hasn't been a great new play this year, unless that hot mess at the Palace is a forerunner which I haven't seen yet? What about The Flick? |
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Post by Phantom of London on Oct 7, 2016 11:36:20 GMT
Loads of people loved Flick on here, a lot more than me, it will be up there, but c'mon no one is going to stop that juggernaut, remember the Oliviers is a producers awards and is there to award great theatre and to further promote outstanding work.
If the Flick beat Potter tun the West End will go into meltdown.
Potter winning the Olivier is as predictable as Hamilton winning the Tony.
I do recognise how great the Flick was though.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2016 14:34:13 GMT
I'm sure the Vic's King Lear will be all over these noms - Jackson for best actress, Celia Imrie a sure-fire supporting actress nominee for her Goneril. Do we know what way this Lear is being staged yet as in - modern dress, minimal etc?
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Post by barelyathletic on Oct 7, 2016 15:04:44 GMT
Billie Piper seems to be the current front runner! I'd put my money on Billie Piper and Harriet Walter for nominations. With Glenda Jackson that leaves, what, two spaces? Maybe Lisa Dwan, or is the play too abstruse? I can think of a lot more strong male leads this year than female leads, sadly. Helen McCrory, surely? The Deep Blue Sea was outstanding on every level. Pity that Kenny Morgan is not eligible. Paul Keating would be a front runner, as would the play. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2016 15:16:26 GMT
I'd put my money on Billie Piper and Harriet Walter for nominations. With Glenda Jackson that leaves, what, two spaces? Maybe Lisa Dwan, or is the play too abstruse? I can think of a lot more strong male leads this year than female leads, sadly. Helen McCrory, surely? The Deep Blue Sea was outstanding on every level. Pity that Kenny Morgan is not eligible. Paul Keating would be a front runner, as would the play. Michelle Terry in 'Cleansed'? |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Oct 7, 2016 16:12:24 GMT
Helen McCrory, surely? The Deep Blue Sea was outstanding on every level. Pity that Kenny Morgan is not eligible. Paul Keating would be a front runner, as would the play. Michelle Terry in 'Cleansed'? She was very good in it, but since the critics trashed it I doubt she will be remembered. Is Harriet Walter eligible for the Shakespeare trilogy? Her Prospero alone should win her the award ! |
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Post by dramaqueen on Oct 7, 2016 16:30:52 GMT
I'd put my money on Billie Piper and Harriet Walter for nominations. With Glenda Jackson that leaves, what, two spaces? Maybe Lisa Dwan, or is the play too abstruse? I can think of a lot more strong male leads this year than female leads, sadly. Helen McCrory, surely? The Deep Blue Sea was outstanding on every level. Pity that Kenny Morgan is not eligible. Paul Keating would be a front runner, as would the play. I thought Helen McCrory was even better in Medea and she missed out on a nomination for that performance. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2016 2:47:39 GMT
After seeing the show tonight, it won't get this many by any stretch, but I wouldn't mind The Go-Between getting nominations for Michael, the three kids playing Leo, Gemma and also the lighting, which I thought was brilliant!  |
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Post by d'James on Oct 8, 2016 2:50:05 GMT
I honestly think Michael should win. I've not seen him in anything before but he was great. Who's he up against? (In theory.)
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Post by couldileaveyou on Oct 8, 2016 6:32:17 GMT
Sorry, what are the new musicals of the season? The go between, Aladdin, Murder Ballad, Dreamgirls and...?
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