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Post by dippy on Dec 29, 2021 10:29:19 GMT
I didn’t get the point of the Blow, Gabriel, Blow number , obviously I missed something in the plot ? Glad it's not just me, when I watched it in the theatre I was bored by it but everyone around me loved it and it got a standing ovation, a mystery if you ask me. I have been unable to get through the whole of the filmed version, I started and gave up, maybe if I've got time at some point I'll give it another go but right now I have no desire to see it fully.
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Post by sph on Dec 29, 2021 12:22:50 GMT
I think it holds up pretty well in the filmed version.
You're never going to have the atmosphere created in the theatre when you're sat at home watching BBC iPlayer, but it's nice to see a hit show with a great cast commercially filmed for posterity.
A large part of the excitement in the theatre came from the sense of occasion the whole thing had, it captured the mood of seeing a fun, frothy musical after being in lockdown on and off for over a year. It had the excitement of seeing Sutton Foster doing a musical comedy in London - FINALLY! It was all great music, star names and high production values and seemed to hit London at just the right time. Those elements can't be translated to film necessarily, and old-school musical comedies rely so much on a communal audience reaction as they aren't quite as cinematic as many modern-day shows.
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Post by inthenose on Dec 29, 2021 12:47:13 GMT
I think it holds up pretty well in the filmed version. You're never going to have the atmosphere created in the theatre when you're sat at home watching BBC iPlayer, but it's nice to see a hit show with a great cast commercially filmed for posterity. A large part of the excitement in the theatre came from the sense of occasion the whole thing had, it captured the mood of seeing a fun, frothy musical after being in lockdown on and off for over a year. It had the excitement of seeing Sutton Foster doing a musical comedy in London - FINALLY! It was all great music, star names and high production values and seemed to hit London at just the right time. Those elements can't be translated to film necessarily, and old-school musical comedies rely so much on a communal audience reaction as they aren't quite as cinematic as many modern-day shows. Beautifully sums up my thoughts in a way I couldn't. Agree with every word.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Dec 29, 2021 17:45:55 GMT
I do think we are very lucky to have this filmed- and available to all on the BBC. Very much looking forward to seeing it all over again at the Barbican next summer
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Post by Dr Tom on Dec 29, 2021 23:27:53 GMT
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Post by mrbarnaby on Dec 29, 2021 23:36:35 GMT
That was the same image from the poster ?
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Post by Dr Tom on Dec 30, 2021 9:11:57 GMT
That was the same image from the poster ? In that case, I didn't look at the poster closely enough, but it's a pity they couldn't have included photos of different members of the cast, rather than using so many of the same faces twice. I watched (and enjoyed) the first half last night. This is definitely better as a live show. It is just that the spectacle and size of the production doesn't come across. Without the pauses for laughs and applause, it also came across as sped up. Still glad this was captured.
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Post by danielwhit on Dec 30, 2021 9:46:31 GMT
if you think that's bad - look at the equivalent poster for after Sutton Foster left the production.
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Post by brenth on Dec 31, 2021 14:01:29 GMT
I think the triple threat casting is easy…Anna Jane Casey. Triple mane and triple threat!
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Post by danb on Dec 31, 2021 16:14:54 GMT
I think the triple threat casting is easy…Anna Jane Casey. Triple mane and triple threat! It shouldn’t even be a conversation…♥️
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Post by TallPaul on Jan 1, 2022 11:51:14 GMT
Watched last night. Perfect way to end the old year. Loved it. That's all.
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Post by ladidah on Jan 4, 2022 10:27:41 GMT
I had wanted to see this live, but settled for the BBC.
I did like it, but as everyone knows, the plot is very odd.
I also would lose half of the characters, especially Hope's mother who just fake wails for 90% of it.
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Post by sph on Jan 4, 2022 13:37:18 GMT
I can understand why you'd want to lose a few characters just to sharpen the plot a little, but comedy farce tends to be an ensemble effort, with lots of outrageous characters coming and going.
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Post by ladidah on Jan 4, 2022 15:09:22 GMT
Yes, and maybe live it works better. I spent a lot of time trying to remember who was who!
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Post by danb on Jan 7, 2022 16:03:36 GMT
I’m just watching the recording now and thoroughly enjoying it. The plot is so slight because it was just a framework to hang all of these glorious Cole Porter songs on. It is so well cast, wonderfully performed and just fab. I will take the time to go and see it on its return.
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Post by ladidah on Jan 7, 2022 16:26:20 GMT
Couldn't take my eyes off of Sutton Foster, perfect casting.
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Jan 7, 2022 22:36:20 GMT
I’m just watching the recording now and thoroughly enjoying it. The plot is so slight because it was just a framework to hang all of these glorious Cole Porter songs on. It is so well cast, wonderfully performed and just fab. I will take the time to go and see it on its return. There's already a discounted tickets offer from re-opening night (Fri 15 July) at the Barbican through WestEndTheatre.com. Not targeted and easily found from a google search. £95.40 tickets are reduced to £59.50 including front row of the stalls. I remember there were similar deals last year before full casting was announced. I think it will be a harder sell this year with the TV screening and tour. I've booked opening night anyway.
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Post by stevejohnson678 on Jan 28, 2022 13:59:07 GMT
Manchester dates added to the tour. 9-18 June 2022 at the Palace Theatre.
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Post by enh2 on Jan 28, 2022 14:51:03 GMT
Manchester dates added to the tour. 9-18 June 2022 at the Palace Theatre. are they planning to add more dates to the tour after the london run in the Autumn?
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Post by danb on Jan 28, 2022 18:46:17 GMT
I think the tv recording undersold the sheer joy of the show, and made it just look a bit nothing. Its the draught from all of those people moving in unison, the voices and the ‘being in the room’ of it all that release the seratonin.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 28, 2022 20:48:17 GMT
Manchester dates added to the tour. 9-18 June 2022 at the Palace Theatre. are they planning to add more dates to the tour after the london run in the Autumn? It’s doing a full UK Tour I believe in the autumn
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 2, 2022 13:20:26 GMT
Liverpool Manchester and Bristol on sale. Manchester has an opening night offer, half price on all tiers so top price stalls are £30.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Feb 3, 2022 22:56:43 GMT
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Post by ruthieh on Feb 3, 2022 22:58:05 GMT
Wow!
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Post by Mark on Feb 3, 2022 23:00:25 GMT
Love love love!
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Post by LaLuPone on Feb 3, 2022 23:22:57 GMT
Bonnie should have been Reno to be honest!
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Post by oxfordsimon on Feb 3, 2022 23:52:10 GMT
Underwhelming on so many levels. That is a touring cast not a Barbican worthy line-up.
I know some love KE. But I just don't see her as bringing the right Broadway belter sound or charisma to the role.
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Post by craig on Feb 4, 2022 0:00:30 GMT
It's a "No" from me.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Feb 4, 2022 0:06:48 GMT
Bonnie and Denis- fab. Kerry… hmmmm. Sutton is gonna be a tough act to follow. Can she be funny? Simon Callow. Er.
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Post by iamamazing on Feb 4, 2022 0:07:27 GMT
I am really excited to see Kerry as I haven't seen her in a musical yet I've seen her in a few concerts, I am excited to finally see her btw any news on Cardiff Dates
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