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Post by mikey on Nov 23, 2022 11:48:55 GMT
I liked this, didn't love it. Kate's performance is absolutely excellent and next level. I would really like to hear a cast recording to check out the songs again.
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Post by jacob on Nov 23, 2022 18:04:13 GMT
Is it alright to go into this one blind tomorrow!?? or do we watch Eyes of TF beforehand
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Post by alece10 on Nov 23, 2022 20:04:45 GMT
Is it alright to go into this one blind tomorrow!?? or do we watch Eyes of TF beforehand I've not seen the film but I did know who Tammy Faye was before but not much about her story as I'd say you definately can go in blind.
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Post by stevemar on Nov 23, 2022 20:36:36 GMT
Well I just thought this was terrific. Was very lucky as we had front row and centre seats.
I guess it wouldn’t be Theatreboard if there weren’t full discussion and I did look out for some things I’d read here.
I would love to listen to a soundtrack (guess not available yet). I thought the cast was faultless (minus one or two accents). Such energy and I loved the songs. No, I wasn’t instantly humming them, but that’s fine. I wasn’t moved that much but that was also fine. Katie Brayben was stellar.
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Post by bobbievanhusen on Nov 24, 2022 2:36:15 GMT
Did anyone watching Andor (best Star Wars related series and easily one of the best tv shows of the year!) catch Zubin Varla in it? Last seen on the back of a Stormtrooper...
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Post by sam22 on Nov 24, 2022 16:39:57 GMT
Hello all
I was desperate to see this and glad I bagged a returned ticket a few weeks ago as I'd missed out when booking opening.
Unfortunately now due to the train strike I can't make it for the show.
I have returned my ticket for 7.30pm tomorrow (Fri 25 Nov) to the box office just now so it is going to be put on sale for anyone looking for a ticket. It was £55.
Hope someone can enjoy the show. I'm crossing my fingers for a transfer now!
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Post by jacob on Nov 24, 2022 16:49:23 GMT
as if I got to the box office an hour earlier just to secure a good seat for this evening, and it turns out that all tickets issued are just general admission 😭 will be back to queue again for a while just to be close-up, but it should be worth it ¡!!
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Post by jacob on Nov 24, 2022 21:01:00 GMT
Pacing is electric ! Katie is carrying the show on her back ..
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Post by thistimetomorrow on Nov 25, 2022 0:02:50 GMT
all tickets issued are just general admission as in it's the same price for all tickets and they just put you where there's space?
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Post by theatremiss on Nov 25, 2022 0:37:31 GMT
all tickets issued are just general admission as in it's the same price for all tickets and they just put you where there's space? Surely not? I have a seat number on my ticket and I’ll be very angry if I don’t get my seat that I booked. Where does it say it’s general admission? sorry just seen this is for the free show
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Post by jacob on Nov 25, 2022 0:38:01 GMT
all tickets issued are just general admission as in it's the same price for all tickets and they just put you where there's space? well it was free for everyone under 25.. it’s just that they said the box office opened 4hrs before 7 for ticket collection (not able to book beforehand online). And so I queued before 3pm expecting to collect my ticket and confirm which seat I was after. Was told it was general admission so just planned to hang around the theatre until doors just to secure front row (successful !!) ++ Such an incredible and immersive show, please give Katie all of the awards and praise. Still trying to process everything
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Post by thistimetomorrow on Nov 25, 2022 9:12:56 GMT
Was told it was general admission so just planned to hang around the theatre until doors just to secure front row (successful !!) Oh!! I thought this was for the returns queue generally. Sorry for the confusion.
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Post by vickyg on Nov 25, 2022 14:53:37 GMT
My friend and I are planning to have a go at the returns queue on Monday after work. Has anyone had any luck with it? I'm not sure what time they start selling to the queue rather than online but I presume you just get offered tickets as they come up at their original price point and can accept/decline as you want? I'll probably be able to get there for about 5:30 as I work around Holborn so hopefully that will be early enough...
Any insight gratefully received!
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Post by l0islane on Nov 25, 2022 15:31:29 GMT
They seem to be strongly encouraging people to join the returns queue so it seems fairly likely you'll get tickets (I certainly assume you can decline based on price, that's been my experience in any other returns queue I've joined):
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Post by theatrekiwi on Nov 25, 2022 15:40:02 GMT
I haven't used the returns queue, but I do wonder if you have high chance from no-shows as the performance is about to start. They have zero admittance of late-comers and when I was there two people were brought into seats right in front of me as the doors were closed. They may have just been late but they seemed very happy!
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Post by alece10 on Nov 25, 2022 16:07:58 GMT
Probably all these rail strikes are helping people get last minute tickets.
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Post by rumbledoll on Nov 26, 2022 0:40:42 GMT
My friend and I are planning to have a go at the returns queue on Monday after work. Has anyone had any luck with it? I'm not sure what time they start selling to the queue rather than online but I presume you just get offered tickets as they come up at their original price point and can accept/decline as you want? I'll probably be able to get there for about 5:30 as I work around Holborn so hopefully that will be early enough... Any insight gratefully received! Looks like they are selling last minute returns specifically to the returns queue. Showed up at 6.10 a couple of days ago and there was a front row seat available straight away. Maybe pure luck. Snapped it! I’m not the one for musicals usually, but that was just splendid!
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Post by westendwhistledown on Nov 26, 2022 22:53:15 GMT
Cast having their availability checked for cast recording. Proshot also been mentioned
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Post by Marcus on Nov 26, 2022 22:58:04 GMT
Saw this last night and loved it! It really is Katie’s show and I couldn’t take my eyes off of her. The first scene set the tone with a script of great zingy lines but a depth as well. Could have done without the ‘villain’ songs though. We got the point pretty quickly.
I enjoyed the set, simple but effective. Especially the live camera feeds. Need to now go and research Tammy in more depth!
Music was effective and some great lyrics (sometimes hard to understand as the music overwhelmed the singers voices). Although the final song just kept making me want to sing ‘take me to heaven’ from sister act!
Will be rushing back to see this as soon as it transfers and hope Katie wins awards for this!
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Post by theatremiss on Nov 27, 2022 17:24:40 GMT
I saw this yesterday and enjoyed it. It is Katie’s show and I feel she’ll be in her way to more awards. My mind wandered a little in Act 1 but thought the closing number of this act and the opening of Act 2 were the best. I still cannot remember any of the songs though, so maybe I need the cast recording to listen to. Has there been news of a transfer yet?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 27, 2022 18:41:52 GMT
I saw this yesterday and enjoyed it. It is Katie’s show and I feel she’ll be in her way to more awards. My mind wandered a little in Act 1 but thought the closing number of this act and the opening of Act 2 were the best. I still cannot remember any of the songs though, so maybe I need the cast recording to listen to. Has there been news of a transfer yet? They only ever had Katie in mind. She’s worked with Rupert G before. Cassidy Jansen would KILL this show. And not in a good way. They will transfer this with Katie and only Katie.
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Post by luvvie23 on Nov 27, 2022 20:06:14 GMT
I saw this yesterday and enjoyed it. It is Katie’s show and I feel she’ll be in her way to more awards. My mind wandered a little in Act 1 but thought the closing number of this act and the opening of Act 2 were the best. I still cannot remember any of the songs though, so maybe I need the cast recording to listen to. Has there been news of a transfer yet? They only ever had Katie in mind. She’s worked with Rupert G before. Cassidy Jansen would KILL this show. And not in a good way. They will transfer this with Katie and only Katie. Brilliant reply! Cassidy would never be in the picture over Katie. No disrespect to Cassidy. But Katie is a very very experienced actress.
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Nov 27, 2022 20:38:27 GMT
I saw this yesterday and enjoyed it. It is Katie’s show and I feel she’ll be in her way to more awards. My mind wandered a little in Act 1 but thought the closing number of this act and the opening of Act 2 were the best. I still cannot remember any of the songs though, so maybe I need the cast recording to listen to. Has there been news of a transfer yet? They only ever had Katie in mind. She’s worked with Rupert G before. Cassidy Jansen would KILL this show. And not in a good way. They will transfer this with Katie and only Katie. The show will transfer when all the stars align, or it won’t. Or it’ll go straight to Broadway. At the moment there’s nothing certain to be said.
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Post by frankubelik on Nov 28, 2022 3:51:15 GMT
This started so well but completely lost me by the middle of Act 1 and I'm still trying to understand why. Perhaps I could not engage with any of the characters.....No doubt of KB's barnstorming performance but not quite the revelation others refer to here. Enjoyable but forgettable songs and overall disappointing. Not sure if the fans were in on Saturday afternoon but lots of screaming and whooping after every single number.
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Post by doornumberthree on Nov 28, 2022 13:05:42 GMT
I saw this yesterday and enjoyed it. It is Katie’s show and I feel she’ll be in her way to more awards. My mind wandered a little in Act 1 but thought the closing number of this act and the opening of Act 2 were the best. I still cannot remember any of the songs though, so maybe I need the cast recording to listen to. Has there been news of a transfer yet? They only ever had Katie in mind. She’s worked with Rupert G before. Cassidy Jansen would KILL this show. And not in a good way. They will transfer this with Katie and only Katie. Confused as to why there is any need to criticise another actor when someone simply suggested it. This show was even better on second viewing, the one issue I have is the awful song in the middle of act 2 ‘the villains’ song if you were, it doesn’t work with the rest of the show and is painfully underworked. Props to the performers though for giving it 100%
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Post by showgirl on Nov 28, 2022 13:55:34 GMT
Have just asked Box Office to put up for resale my spare ticket for matinee this Wednesday, 30 November.
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Post by vickyg on Nov 28, 2022 16:08:06 GMT
My friend and I are planning to have a go at the returns queue on Monday after work. Has anyone had any luck with it? I'm not sure what time they start selling to the queue rather than online but I presume you just get offered tickets as they come up at their original price point and can accept/decline as you want? I'll probably be able to get there for about 5:30 as I work around Holborn so hopefully that will be early enough... Any insight gratefully received! Turns out that I don't need a returns queue for tonight as I've managed to bag two singles as they came up this afternoon. Delighted!
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Post by mrnutz on Nov 28, 2022 17:59:11 GMT
Is running time still 2:50 on this one? How long is each part?
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Post by bobbievanhusen on Nov 28, 2022 20:35:20 GMT
Is running time still 2:50 on this one? How long is each part? Act 1 is about 1hr 20
Act 2 is about 1hr 10
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Post by samuelwhiskers on Nov 28, 2022 21:25:35 GMT
I saw this yesterday and enjoyed it. It is Katie’s show and I feel she’ll be in her way to more awards. My mind wandered a little in Act 1 but thought the closing number of this act and the opening of Act 2 were the best. I still cannot remember any of the songs though, so maybe I need the cast recording to listen to. Has there been news of a transfer yet? They only ever had Katie in mind. She’s worked with Rupert G before. Cassidy Jansen would KILL this show. And not in a good way. They will transfer this with Katie and only Katie. They looked at several actors when first casting (this was several years ago), and were originally thinking of casting older. Katie is wonderful and has made the role her own.
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