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Post by n1david on May 8, 2019 20:58:57 GMT
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Post by oxfordsimon on May 8, 2019 21:01:55 GMT
ooo - tempting
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Post by n1david on May 8, 2019 21:05:52 GMT
Nice timing for anyone heading to Edinburgh and seeing the sequel, 'Musik'...
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Post by oxfordsimon on May 8, 2019 21:19:18 GMT
And running during Pride - so perhaps I can combine the two...
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2019 21:59:28 GMT
The Bridewell Theatre are also doing Soho Cinders during pride, maybe you can combine the three!
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Post by oxfordsimon on May 9, 2019 6:55:45 GMT
Given I will be volunteering for most of the day, one show will probably be my limit
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Post by craig on May 9, 2019 10:10:58 GMT
100% there for this after missing the last revival.
Have the fondest memories of the original run at The Arts.
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Post by alece10 on May 9, 2019 10:48:20 GMT
100% there for this after missing the last revival. Have the fondest memories of the original run at The Arts. You didn't miss much by not seeing the revival. It wasnt very good
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Post by craig on May 9, 2019 12:32:48 GMT
100% there for this after missing the last revival. Have the fondest memories of the original run at The Arts. You didn't miss much by not seeing the revival. It wasnt very good Good to know! I doubt this will be great either, but it'll be nice to reminisce.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2019 17:08:48 GMT
What are the chances of Frances Barber reprising her role for this? Slim I’d imagine, but she’s clearly not left Billie Trix behind her. The run ends the day before Musik opens in Edinburgh so the more I think about it the less likely it seems!
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Post by Seriously on May 9, 2019 19:06:47 GMT
I doubt she'd want to be rehearsing the Edinburgh show during the day, then performing the old show at the Stag in the evening.
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Post by n1david on Jun 13, 2019 16:29:56 GMT
Ooh some nice casting for this...
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Post by richey on Jun 13, 2019 16:53:45 GMT
Ooh some nice casting for this... Ooh love Adele. Was tempted to make a trip down for this, even more so now!
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Post by horton on Jun 13, 2019 18:23:03 GMT
Adele is incredible.
Let's hope they get the sound right for this. Still can't believe the last revival did not use mics!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2019 18:41:03 GMT
I wonder if they'll end with Positive Role Model or Vocal??
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Post by techboy on Jun 13, 2019 18:42:53 GMT
I know the sound designer. This production is using body mics and a proper sound design.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jun 13, 2019 18:59:37 GMT
Has this musical ever had a rewrite or tweaks since its days at the Arts? As, I like the score but not the rest
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Post by Xanderl on Jun 14, 2019 8:07:33 GMT
Seems to be selling quite badly - I think the Union revival sold out but maybe that put people off!
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Post by techboy on Jun 14, 2019 10:14:56 GMT
Apparently they’ve just added 4 weeks onto the original run as it was almost sold out.
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Post by Dr Tom on Jun 14, 2019 12:48:17 GMT
Christopher Howell is always excellent. Just booked!
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Post by bialystock on Jul 14, 2019 5:54:17 GMT
EPK trailer for new production!
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Post by horton on Jul 14, 2019 7:42:42 GMT
I thought that it was better than the original. Except I miss Paul Keating.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2019 9:40:20 GMT
I'm really looking forward to seeing it on Wednesday. Is the final song Positive Role Model or have they used Vocal like they did at The Union production?
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Post by bialystock on Jul 14, 2019 10:54:45 GMT
I'm really looking forward to seeing it on Wednesday. Is the final song Positive Role Model or have they used Vocal like they did at The Union production? The final song as requested by PSB is Vocal as per the Union Production. Hope you enjoy the show!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2019 14:36:15 GMT
Is Positive Role Model not included in the license for the show? Does it have to be Vocal?
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Post by horton on Jul 14, 2019 19:36:17 GMT
Personally, I prefer Positive Role Model.
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Post by bialystock on Jul 16, 2019 8:19:08 GMT
Is Positive Role Model not included in the license for the show? Does it have to be Vocal? Positive Role Model is not included in the licence. Yes it has to be Vocal. Vocal works really well IMO.
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Post by craig on Jul 16, 2019 9:10:57 GMT
I hadn't realised Positive Role Model had been replaced in the previous revival. Any idea why? I love it!
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Post by finalperformance on Jul 17, 2019 15:23:50 GMT
Just ordered 2 tix for 22 August at 7:30. Never saw this musical so now have this and J C Superstar for the matinee.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2019 23:05:48 GMT
I saw this tonight and for the most part i really enjoyed it... or did i just really like hearing the score again??
The book is still it's biggest problem. Its very clunky, and tries to do do too many things, but i love the score so much. Having seen it in performance, i understand why Vocal is used instead of Positive Role Model, as the lyrics make more sense of whats happened and where the story ends, but Positive Role Model is still in there as an instrumental in Act 1 (and it was also the song i was singing on my way home...)
The performances were a bit hit and miss for me, Adele Anderson doesn't seem a natural actress, and that accent isn't doing her any favours (is the role of Billie Trix based on anyone in particular?)Bob Saunders was played in... an interesting way, that really didn't work for me at all, but the rest of the cast i really enjoyed. Although there isn't much set, i loved the use of screens and lighting.
Its a shame its played to click tracks, but i love the songs. Yes i am a PSB fan, but i still think a lot of it really works. Something Special, Closer To Heaven, Friendly Fire, For All of Us, Vampires are all great songs. Overall i really liked seeing it again and will try to get back to see it before it closes.
I believe with a good writer, there is a great show in there, somewhere.
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