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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2016 11:02:21 GMT
I've never seen an NT Live broadcast. Are they really in black and white? Or was it just this one? Just this one I believe to fit the style of the show. I was apprehensive but felt it worked in the end. |
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Post by rumbledoll on Jul 28, 2016 11:39:13 GMT
I believe in a sitiation as unusual as this it's wrong of the company not to issue some sort of schedule for Madden/ Fox performances. It only increases the amount of unhappy public (they once who booked many months in advance to see the original chap and the ones who now would love to catch Freddie and coulnd not care less for Madden - like me ![:D]() ) I see your personal issue, but isn't the problem that it's impossible to schedule Richard Madden in advance because he's indisposed with his ankle and his performances depend on the strength of his recovery, day by day? If they could release the announcement in the morning of the performance day it could work too. Or they could simply schedule the alternations so that Richard has evening perf every other day, Fox - matinees and some evenings, etc. I mean I know productions are not about actors (only) and I know I'm in the minority here (who have to squeeze a number of shows in a week - every night is precious and choices are plenty), still it's a bit disappointing.. I could watch it at home in the cinema (with Madden).. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2016 12:10:20 GMT
I see your personal issue, but isn't the problem that it's impossible to schedule Richard Madden in advance because he's indisposed with his ankle and his performances depend on the strength of his recovery, day by day? If they could release the announcement in the morning of the performance day it could work too. Or they could simply schedule the alternations so that Richard has evening perf every other day, Fox - matinees and some evenings, etc. I mean I know productions are not about actors (only) and I know I'm in the minority here (who have to squeeze a number of shows in a week - every night is precious and choices are plenty), still it's a bit disappointing.. I could watch it at home in the cinema (with Madden).. I do understand why they can't state very long in advance who'll be on. But are they really not saying until you arrive at the theatre who you'll see that night? Even as late as lunchtime, if I was keeping an eye out for an announcement I could book a seat for the same night if the actor I wanted to see was on... |
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Post by rumbledoll on Jul 28, 2016 12:45:37 GMT
If they could release the announcement in the morning of the performance day it could work too. Or they could simply schedule the alternations so that Richard has evening perf every other day, Fox - matinees and some evenings, etc. I mean I know productions are not about actors (only) and I know I'm in the minority here (who have to squeeze a number of shows in a week - every night is precious and choices are plenty), still it's a bit disappointing.. I could watch it at home in the cinema (with Madden).. I do understand why they can't state very long in advance who'll be on. But are they really not saying until you arrive at the theatre who you'll see that night? Even as late as lunchtime, if I was keeping an eye out for an announcement I could book a seat for the same night if the actor I wanted to see was on... I haven't tried this yet but I might call BO on Aug 2 'cause this is the only chance to see it for me. I'll report back if I manage to get any info. Will enter the lottery too - who knows how lucky one could get  And if anyone going before Aug 2 pls keep us posted. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2016 13:44:08 GMT
I believe in a sitiation as unusual as this it's wrong of the company not to issue some sort of schedule for Madden/ Fox performances. It only increases the amount of unhappy public (they once who booked many months in advance to see the original chap and the ones who now would love to catch Freddie and coulnd not care less for Madden - like me  )
Tried twitting - to no aval. Anyone tried calling up the BO and simply ask? Or you could trip him up on his way to the theatre and you'll be guaranteed that Freddie Fox will go on that evening. Problem solved. Now I'm off to sort out Syria. |
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Post by rumbledoll on Jul 28, 2016 14:04:21 GMT
Haha thanks for the tip, Ryan! Should work just fine! |
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Post by londonmzfitz on Jul 29, 2016 10:56:37 GMT
I've just cancelled my ticket for the last night (P31 at £35) - managed to swap to another night (damn you Kinky Boots cast change night). Lovely box office staff! Made my day.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2016 11:40:24 GMT
I've found the box office staff there very helpful - particularly when I wanted to swap £15 tickets for something better, and helped me look at availability for various dates to get the best option. Also they let me swap two £15 tickets for one more expensive one!
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Post by lynette on Jul 29, 2016 19:42:04 GMT
Freddie Fox has v good write up today on his replacement Romeo. How do they find a replacement like this? Twitter? Or is there an actors' grapevine?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2016 21:20:39 GMT
Must be a friend-of-a-friend thing. When Lauren O'Neill was out of This House for a show, they got Lisa McGrillis in and sent her on with book in hand, and she'd previously worked with Charles Edwards at the Globe. And didn't someone say Freddie Fox and Lily James have worked together before?
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Post by Snciole on Jul 29, 2016 21:31:35 GMT
Fox was Romeo in Sheffield this year so it makes sense that he do it, whilst free before going to Menier Chocolate Factory.
I think he is a lovely young man but no real interest in seeing this as a production.
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Post by lilyrose on Jul 30, 2016 22:28:18 GMT
Saw it this afternoon with Freddie - excellent performance, you wouldn't have known he had just joined company. A very happy and receptive audience for him.
The initial announcement before it started indicted that Richard was not fit to return yet
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Post by n1david on Aug 3, 2016 18:44:25 GMT
He's.
Not.
Coming.
Back.
(According to Shenton, Fox will complete the run...)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2016 18:44:47 GMT
They have just announced that Richard Madden won't be returning
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2016 18:44:58 GMT
I'm amazed that he managed to pull off the filming so well if the injury is that bad.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2016 18:48:11 GMT
This is sad. I was planning to see this before it ended, but seeing Richard was one of the main draws for me.  |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Aug 3, 2016 19:00:32 GMT
Don't worry - he wasn't very good anyway
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2016 15:23:58 GMT
This might be a bit late as it closed tonight but does anyone know where I could get a cheap tickets or if I went to the theatre if there would be any returned? ( I know cinema encore is tommorow)
Awnser ASAP!!!
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