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Post by alece10 on Apr 11, 2020 20:10:38 GMT
If anyone has Virgin Media I've just discovered that they are showing Wind in the Willows on their Ultra HD channel.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Apr 12, 2020 9:05:49 GMT
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Apr 12, 2020 9:29:45 GMT
I watched The Croft last night and A Habit of Art the night before. 'Live' performance is still a great form of entertainment
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Post by theatremadness on Apr 12, 2020 11:44:52 GMT
I tried Jane Eyre but I just couldn't get into it unfortunately - it was all a bit GCSE drama for me but potentially just how it comes across on screen. Not sure about Treasure Island but very excited about Twelfth Night. Saw it live but can't wait to see it again. Also excited to see what the next batch of shows are (hopefully there's more!)
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Post by ruby on Apr 12, 2020 12:50:27 GMT
Am still enjoying Joe Stilgoe's Stilgoe in the Shed on YouTube every day except Sunday. Also Josh Groban's Shower Songs and Gary Barlow's Crooner Sessions.
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Post by Forrest on Apr 12, 2020 14:34:42 GMT
What did people think of the Jesus Christ Superstar Recording? I've just seen it, and, TBH, I thought it was all a bit too... busy. There was just too much going on (in terms of trying to make it cool) for my taste. Having said that, I did love one thing - which was Tim Minchin's Judas. Yes, Judas does get all the coolest songs, but I thought Minchin really gave the story some proper character, he was terrific, I loved him from the moment he walked onto the stage. |
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Post by Dr Tom on Apr 12, 2020 20:59:58 GMT
What did people think of the Jesus Christ Superstar Recording? I didn't see this one at the arena tour. This is difficult as it's never been a favourite musical of mine, but I do like a lot of the songs. Main complaint was the vocals. I appreciate they won't have been recorded live, but the lip syncing was terrible. Not too keen on the auto-tuning either, which left rather a tinny sound. It was a rather busy performance, but I do understand how great it is to have these shows provided to entertain us during our extended quarantine. I did enjoy this. |
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Post by jojo on Apr 13, 2020 15:21:13 GMT
Are you sure they were lip synching? Sometimes with YouTube the sound and visuals can become out of synch. Something I was reminded of recently when I went to watch back some of the tennis from the London Olympics. It starts off fine, but it's not long before it diverts.
I too felt it all a bit too busy, and trying too hard to be cool, but I have to be honest and admit I was attempting a sewing project at the same time! Loved Minchin. I've never been a big fan of MelC as her vocals are a bit foghorn for my tastes, but she was fine in this. Either she had better direction, or it suited the music. I'd also forgotten all about Chris Moyles, which I was happy with. Thankfully he wasn't on for long.
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Post by theatreliker on Apr 13, 2020 15:45:03 GMT
Any speculation on the next round of NT at Home broadcasts?
I have access to Drama Online which has a lot of NT live recordings. Many are out of copyright (Greek plays, Shakespeare, She Stoops to Conquer, London Assurance) plus modern plays like Les Blancs and Deep Blue Sea. I have a feeling they'll stick to them but would love to see Present Laughter, Skylight, Hangmen, Angels in America on there.
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Post by samuelwhiskers on Apr 13, 2020 17:05:36 GMT
I've been surprised by the choices so far. 1M2G is a slam dunk because it was so popular and has such broad appeal. Jane Eyre feels more niche, and the staging of that production is less accessible to a non-stagey audience. 12th Night and Treasure Island feel more aimed at a young audience, which is slightly odd for a 7pm timeslot.#
Fine productions all, but not the lineup of commercial big hitters I would have expected.
I expect this eclectic range will continue, and we'll continue to see a broad mix of comedy, classics, youth shows and more challenging work.
I'd love to see Follies, London Road, Master Harold and the Boys, and Nine Night.
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Post by nick on Apr 13, 2020 17:25:30 GMT
I've been surprised by the choices so far. 1M2G is a slam dunk because it was so popular and has such broad appeal. Jane Eyre feels more niche, and the staging of that production is less accessible to a non-stagey audience. 12th Night and Treasure Island feel more aimed at a young audience, which is slightly odd for a 7pm timeslot.# Fine productions all, but not the lineup of commercial big hitters I would have expected. I expect this eclectic range will continue, and we'll continue to see a broad mix of comedy, classics, youth shows and more challenging work. I'd love to see Follies, London Road, Master Harold and the Boys, and Nine Night. The 7pm start doesn't really matter as they're still available afterwards. |
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Post by basi1faw1ty on Apr 13, 2020 17:35:31 GMT
What exactly is the criteria to allow a show (NT Live and/or archival) to be broadcast online to the general public? Surely it's more complicated than just getting cast/directors/everyone involved to waive royalties? Do they need to do that for every show?
Sorry if I sound really stupid but this has been bugging me for years rather than just as COVID came along.
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Post by Dr Tom on Apr 13, 2020 17:40:32 GMT
Are you sure they were lip synching? Sometimes with YouTube the sound and visuals can become out of synch. Something I was reminded of recently when I went to watch back some of the tennis from the London Olympics. It starts off fine, but it's not long before it diverts. I too felt it all a bit too busy, and trying too hard to be cool, but I have to be honest and admit I was attempting a sewing project at the same time! Loved Minchin. I've never been a big fan of MelC as her vocals are a bit foghorn for my tastes, but she was fine in this. Either she had better direction, or it suited the music. I'd also forgotten all about Chris Moyles, which I was happy with. Thankfully he wasn't on for long. It's hard to say. If anyone has the DVD, perhaps they could check on there. But it would dart between one line being perfect, then the next being slightly off, particularly obvious with Chris Moyles doing ad-libs, where the singing was at full volume but the ad-libs sounded like they hadn't been re-recorded (or pre-recorded). |
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Post by theatremadness on Apr 13, 2020 17:44:47 GMT
I'd love to see Curious Incident again!!
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Post by freckles on Apr 13, 2020 17:49:31 GMT
Does anyone know if you have to watch this live, or if it will be available afterwards? |
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Post by alece10 on Apr 13, 2020 17:58:27 GMT
Couldn't think of right place for this but nice little item on ITV London news just now about a gentlemen who is sharing his vast collection of theatre programmes online and along pops Terri Paddock at his front door with hot cross buns and some programmes.
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Post by samuelwhiskers on Apr 13, 2020 18:12:47 GMT
What exactly is the criteria to allow a show (NT Live and/or archival) to be broadcast online to the general public? Surely it's more complicated than just getting cast/directors/everyone involved to waive royalties? Do they need to do that for every show? Sorry if I sound really stupid but this has been bugging me for years rather than just as COVID came along. It depends on multiple factors. Whether it's new writing, or a classic for which performance rights had to be acquired. What elements of the production requires special rights. I know there are productions the NT are desperate to livestream where all the creatives have said yes but where music rights are proving a major snag. I've been surprised by the choices so far. 1M2G is a slam dunk because it was so popular and has such broad appeal. Jane Eyre feels more niche, and the staging of that production is less accessible to a non-stagey audience. 12th Night and Treasure Island feel more aimed at a young audience, which is slightly odd for a 7pm timeslot.# Fine productions all, but not the lineup of commercial big hitters I would have expected. I expect this eclectic range will continue, and we'll continue to see a broad mix of comedy, classics, youth shows and more challenging work. I'd love to see Follies, London Road, Master Harold and the Boys, and Nine Night. The 7pm start doesn't really matter as they're still available afterwards. That's very true, but they're advertising it as being an 'event' and a big part of the appeal is in creating an ersatz communal experience, via things like live tweeting, or just the knowledge that thousands of others are watching at the same time. Choosing a children's show feels like a less obvious choice, but it's good that they are obviously trying for a range. |
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Post by alece10 on Apr 13, 2020 18:47:01 GMT
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Post by dippy on Apr 13, 2020 18:56:48 GMT
Does anyone know if you have to watch this live, or if it will be available afterwards? Sadly you have to watch it live, so I won't be able to see it, hope you can. |
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Post by crowblack on Apr 13, 2020 18:57:40 GMT
I'd love to see Follies, London Road, Master Harold and the Boys, and Nine Night. London Road was broadcast, in a different form, on BBC2 and is on DVD. I wish they'd NT-lived Mosquitoes - I think there may have been issues there because it was a project originated along with a US theatre, but given how quickly it sold out it's a real shame. When I saw Barbershop Chronicles in Manchester it was being filmed, so maybe that might be screened, though it may just have been a recording for the archive. They used multiple cameras though. |
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Post by 49thand8th on Apr 13, 2020 22:33:17 GMT
it's back!
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Post by l0islane on Apr 14, 2020 12:15:16 GMT
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Post by frosty on Apr 14, 2020 14:50:33 GMT
Thanks for that - Looks like it's going to be available on the broadway.com you tube channel, so I've set a reminder. I had tickets for the Above the Stag production of this last month, so glad I will get to see it in some form as it looks like great fun. |
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Post by anthony40 on Apr 14, 2020 15:08:03 GMT
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Post by alece10 on Apr 14, 2020 16:17:24 GMT
Thanks for that - Looks like it's going to be available on the broadway.com you tube channel, so I've set a reminder. I had tickets for the Above the Stag production of this last month, so glad I will get to see it in some form as it looks like great fun. I can't tell you how good he is in it. He plays all the characters and it's a real tour de force. So funny as well. |
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