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Post by Sean on Jan 24, 2020 13:08:42 GMT
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Post by Dr Tom on Jan 24, 2020 13:32:17 GMT
Paul Merton will not be performing on the following days: Thu 23 April 7.30pm, Thu 30 April 7.30pm, Thu 07 May 7.30pm, Thu 14 May 7.30pm, Thu 21 May 7.30pm, Thu 28 May 7.30pm, Thu 04 June 7.30pm and Thu 13 to Sat 22 August (inclusive). Seems funny to think that the alternate will be on for the first preview!
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Post by anthony40 on Jan 24, 2020 14:16:13 GMT
Is anyone else NOT excited by the casting of Paul Merton in, well, anything?
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Post by theatregeek on Jan 24, 2020 14:48:14 GMT
I see The Coliseum diary is empty for September and October. Just wondering if I book now or wait. I know lots in here have insight into these things. Thanks No, the opera and ballet seasons will begin then. Exactly my thinking but just wondered if I wait. Oh well, ANOTHER theatre trip for me in August. Hey ho
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Post by Being Alive on Jan 24, 2020 15:10:44 GMT
I'll be honest, I'm not filled with excitement by almost everyone in the cast really.
It'll be good to see Michael as Edna again, because he really was fabulous (I'd argue it was the last stage role in which he was excellent) and I'm looking forward to seeing Lizzie Bea. But Marisha (to me anyway) is too young to be playing Motormouth, and I don't think she really fits the character that well to be honest. Paul Merton I can't offer an opinion on really, but singing isn't a requirement for Wilbur as we've seen from people in the past (!)
I just think this needed a couple of bigger names in it, because the Coliseum for 6 months is a BIG auditorium to sell, and at those prices. A couple of people who are still in the public eye would have been sensible (Amanda Holden or Denise Van Outen as Velma - not that I want that! - and maybe Karim from Strictly as Seaweed). I just think it'll struggle without some names other than Michael.
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Post by Oleanna on Jan 24, 2020 15:48:11 GMT
Michael Vinsen is Corny Collins! The cast announcement mentioned all the actors but failed to specify which of them are Seaweed, Penny and Corny which seems weird, but twitter has all the info!! Thanks!
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Post by alece10 on Jan 24, 2020 16:00:52 GMT
Really pleased for Luke George who is playing Fender and 1st cover for Link Larkin. One of my 42nd Street favourites.
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Post by westended on Jan 24, 2020 21:01:01 GMT
What’s a Walking Cover?
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Post by emeraldbaudelaire on Jan 24, 2020 21:08:30 GMT
Where are we able to see the understudies?? I can't find the information on the site.
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Post by Mark on Jan 24, 2020 21:11:33 GMT
For me the attraction of this revival is to see Michael Ball in a role he is just fabulous in, and also to see Lizzie Bea, who I thought stole the show as Abigail Henson in Becoming Nancy. She's got "it", whatever "it" is, and she will be fabulous.
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Post by alece10 on Jan 25, 2020 11:13:36 GMT
Just went to book for this and had a shock at the prices. I have to sit in stalls for access reasons and the cheapest seat is just under £100 with most at £175 and £150, prices going down a bit mid week but that's an awful lot of money for me. Seems plenty of availability so think its going to be case of waiting to see if any offers come along and if they don't then I will have to go without seeing Mr Ball in drag.
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Post by emeraldbaudelaire on Jan 25, 2020 13:17:06 GMT
I paid £55 for Row D of the dress circle. Glad I booked in advanced. I wonder if Paul will cover Thursday matiness. I have one booked during his filming dates but it's a matinee. Also does anyone have the list of understudies?
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Post by princeton on Jan 25, 2020 19:09:14 GMT
London Coliseum website now says that Dermot Canavan will be playing Wilbur at the evening performances on 23 & 30 April, 7, 14, 21 & 28 May, 04 June and at all performances Thursday 13 Aug - Saturday 22 Aug (inclusive).
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Post by gmoneyoutlaw on Jan 25, 2020 23:45:38 GMT
Will this production become the new US National Tour. The same creative team is on both.
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Post by Paul on Feb 18, 2020 22:22:35 GMT
There's a video of Marisha singing 'I know where i've been' on youtube.
Yes she can sing, but I actually don't enjoy how she sings. There are some very questionable riffs and she breaks up so many words which just ruins the flow of the song, and it isn't just this song she does it in. I honestly feel like they could have found someone more suited to the role.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 18, 2020 22:31:19 GMT
There's a video of Marisha singing 'I know where i've been' on youtube. Yes she can sing, but I actually don't enjoy how she sings. There are some very questionable riffs and she breaks up so many words which just ruins the flow of the song, and it isn't just this song she does it in. I honestly feel like they could have found someone more suited to the role. We can share this because it’s an official promo. she has an incredible voice but the sound here is awful and does her a disservice
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 18, 2020 22:34:16 GMT
I have to say I saw Brenda EdwaRDS perform this and it felt like the floor of the Palace Theatre Manchester was literally moving. Incredible. However we have time for Marisha to get to that level, and I’m sure she will.
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Post by greeny11 on Feb 18, 2020 22:50:12 GMT
There's a video of Marisha singing 'I know where i've been' on youtube. Yes she can sing, but I actually don't enjoy how she sings. There are some very questionable riffs and she breaks up so many words which just ruins the flow of the song, and it isn't just this song she does it in. I honestly feel like they could have found someone more suited to the role. I always feels like this song sounds better with the backing vocals in place - it never sounds the same without the backing vocals, so I think we should wait until she performs it on stage in the show.
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Post by Paul on Feb 18, 2020 22:56:59 GMT
There's a video of Marisha singing 'I know where i've been' on youtube. Yes she can sing, but I actually don't enjoy how she sings. There are some very questionable riffs and she breaks up so many words which just ruins the flow of the song, and it isn't just this song she does it in. I honestly feel like they could have found someone more suited to the role. I always feels like this song sounds better with the backing vocals in place - it never sounds the same without the backing vocals, so I think we should wait until she performs it on stage in the show. I didn't have a problem with the lack of backing vocals, I had a problem with Marisha's vocals. I have a ticket for the show, so I will go in with an open mind, although she hasn't won me over in the past.
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Post by emeraldbaudelaire on Feb 18, 2020 23:57:51 GMT
Marissa was INCREDIBLE in Dreamgirls so I don't doubt her abilities at all she truly seemed like something special on stage unlike any other performer I'd seen, I have faith she will be amazing in this show but I'd prefer her to sing the sing more to the book and not riff so much. This is a song that's served better with those lovely low notes shining in my opinion.
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Post by popcultureboy on Feb 19, 2020 8:17:12 GMT
I have to sit in stalls for access reasons Can you not register for the ENO access scheme and get tickets at half price, if this is the case?
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Post by alece10 on Feb 19, 2020 8:50:06 GMT
I have to sit in stalls for access reasons Can you not register for the ENO access scheme and get tickets at half price, if this is the case? Oh I dont know. I'll certainly look into that. Thanks. Update. Just had a look at the website and you have to be registered disabled and provide proof. I'm not registered so wouldn't be entitled to apply. But thanks for the thought anyway.
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Mar 9, 2020 11:15:10 GMT
Today Tix currently has a "from £15" London Theatre Week offer on Hairspray; Tuesday - Thursday performances until 4 June.
I've tried a number of dates for £35 Dress Circle seats, all tickets offered are £55 on the official website so a worthwhile £20 saving (though not in my opinion the best £55 seats).
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Mar 13, 2020 14:28:36 GMT
Just went to book for this and had a shock at the prices. I have to sit in stalls for access reasons and the cheapest seat is just under £100 with most at £175 and £150, prices going down a bit mid week but that's an awful lot of money for me. Seems plenty of availability so think its going to be case of waiting to see if any offers come along and if they don't then I will have to go without seeing Mr Ball in drag. Prices on the way down for this, though whether it will actually open as planned is another matter. Band A £87.50 down to £49.50 via a special offer received today, band B from £55 to £29.50 Monday to Thursday until 21 May , slightly dearer on Fridays. Can't give detail as may be a targeted deal but it hooked me. Got two seats in the centre of row A stalls for £99 total.
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Post by alece10 on Mar 13, 2020 17:46:30 GMT
Anyone got a link to the offers. Everything full price on the official site from what I can see.
Panic over. Found it on Encore.
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Post by emeraldbaudelaire on Mar 13, 2020 19:55:43 GMT
I have my tickets for Mid-May but I'm not sure on what the circumstances will be at that time. I live in a very high risk household travelling from Ireland and I'm hoping if it's cancelled then we can get a refund on the tickets. The uncertainty among everything has me wondering whether or not to go ahead and cancel our trip.
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Post by squidward on Mar 26, 2020 2:34:57 GMT
Does anyone know what is going on with Hairspray? I have heard off the record but on good authority that the planned run is not going ahead, but The Coliseum still appear to be selling tickets. I have seats for a performance in May which it’s pretty obvious won’t be happening, but no info at all from the venue yet. Other venues where I had tickets for shows that have been cancelled have been very efficient about notifications, so I find it very odd that The Coliseum has not addressed this issue, especially given the original astronomic costs of tickets for the show ( now heavily discounted, but still no use to anyone if the production has definitely been shelved).
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Post by n1david on Mar 26, 2020 8:07:25 GMT
Michael Ball tweeted this yesterday which seems to confirm its postponement...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2020 8:41:40 GMT
I dont read that tweet that way at all personally. the able to return comment just means to me that whenever this is over and theatres open up he expects Edna to return.
That said I wouldnt be surprised if it did get postponed
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Post by horton on Mar 26, 2020 16:12:34 GMT
The shut down occurred literally as rehearsals were about to begin. Whenever theatres re-open, Hairspray will still need time to actually rehearse before opening.
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