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Post by TallPaul on Nov 16, 2022 11:46:22 GMT
School of Rock - Tuesday 14 to Saturday 18 March 2023 Me & My Girl - Tuesday 18 to Saturday 22 April Everybody's Talking About Jamie: Teen Edition - Tuesday 23 to Saturday 27 May All at Rotherham Civic Theatre rotherhamtheatres.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/showsThis is a really tough time for amateur societies. Barnsley Musical Theatre Group has recently decided to take its final bow, after an incredible 103 years.
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Nov 17, 2022 2:04:59 GMT
I've been to several amateur shows recently with poor attendance. I was eavesdropping on one conversation before a Saturday matinee which mentioned a very substantial loss. It was an excellent production of a classic musical too and would have been a private hire at a commercial theatre. Barely 25% full.
On the other hand I've recently seen near- full houses at an Evita, a 9 to 5 and a Sound Of Music. I couldn't get a ticket at all for an amateur Hairspray last month on the outskirts of London.
Oliver generally does well, probably directly linked to the number of children in the cast !
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Post by chadexx on Nov 17, 2022 7:52:30 GMT
Chess at Woking first few days in December~~
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Post by robertb213 on Jan 4, 2023 12:19:11 GMT
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Post by hadeswasking on Jan 5, 2023 0:35:36 GMT
The recent Sondheim old friends concert has me really craving a production of this. Thanks for putting it on everyone's radar! I don't know anything about the musical itself but I know "Sunday" just made me overwhelmed with emotion. I just wish it was a bit closer to me as Cambridge is probably a bit too south for me to see it in February but would love to hear thoughts from anyone who goes. I don't get exposed to many Amateur productions but this year at the FRINGE I saw just a wonderful production of Company. So much talent was on that stage and they did what they could with such a small space. I'd also love to shout out the production of Spelling Bee that was there this year. Again with such incredible up and coming talent and probably one of the best things I saw at the FRINGE that year.
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Jan 5, 2023 1:01:34 GMT
The recent Sondheim old friends concert has me really craving a production of this. Thanks for putting it on everyone's radar! I don't know anything about the musical itself but I know "Sunday" just made me overwhelmed with emotion. I just wish it was a bit closer to me as Cambridge is probably a bit too south for me to see it in February but would love to hear thoughts from anyone who goes. I don't get exposed to many Amateur productions but this year at the FRINGE I saw just a wonderful production of Company. So much talent was on that stage and they did what they could with such a small space. I'd also love to shout out the production of Spelling Bee that was there this year. Again with such incredible up and coming talent and probably one of the best things I saw at the FRINGE that year. STILL need to watch the concert version! Sunday makes me well up I did the show so I have a lot of emotional connection to it.
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Jan 5, 2023 1:02:42 GMT
A couple more musicals that are rarely performed by amateur groups.
Hans Christian Andersen at Henfield Village Hall (nr Horsham) from 12 -14 January including matinee which I've booked.
Daddy Long Legs at The Gallery Studio Theatre Ipswich from 14-18 March but no matinee which probably rules me out.
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Jan 5, 2023 1:04:12 GMT
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Post by robertb213 on Jan 5, 2023 14:13:38 GMT
Book away, life is too short 😁
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Post by robertb213 on Jan 5, 2023 14:17:13 GMT
Lots of options at the Duchess Theatre in Long Eaton, Derbyshire. Rent, Assassins, Calendar Girls, Dr Dolittle, Curtains, Fiddler On The Roof, Tick Tick Boom.... www.duchess-theatre.com/whats-on
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Post by danb on Jan 5, 2023 21:21:59 GMT
Lots of options at the Duchess Theatre in Long Eaton, Derbyshire. Rent, Assassins, Calendar Girls, Dr Dolittle, Curtains, Fiddler On The Roof, Tick Tick Boom.... www.duchess-theatre.com/whats-onTurns out that my sons friend is MD-ing TTB there. If nothing else the band will be tight. Does anyone know if Is it still the ‘original’ version or have LMM’s amendments been embraced by whoever licenses it?
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Post by TallPaul on Jan 6, 2023 12:16:01 GMT
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Post by robertb213 on Jan 6, 2023 12:28:31 GMT
Chitty is very popular this year, that's at least the third I've seen listed in various places! Kinky Boots seems to be everywhere as well. Not that that's a bad thing 😁
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Post by edelweiss on Jan 23, 2023 22:56:56 GMT
On the other hand I've recently seen near- full houses at an Evita, Oxford Operatic Society are doing Evita at Oxford Playhouse this week (23-28th January) and it corroborates paul26's post - near-full house tonight and two of the shows are already sold out. (Great production by the way, would recommend if you're in the area.) I guess as it's a familiar name it sells better.
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Post by aingidh on Jan 29, 2023 15:06:37 GMT
Saw Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group's Jesus Christ Superstar at the Church Hill Theatre last night and absolutely loved it, production values were fantastic, easily one of the best amateur shows I've seen. This production has caught some attention for casting a non-binary Jesus and a female Judas, both of which were fantastic performers and really embodied their roles. Will keep an eye out for future EUSOG shows.
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Post by stevejohnson678 on Jan 29, 2023 16:18:27 GMT
Saw Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group's Jesus Christ Superstar at the Church Hill Theatre last night and absolutely loved it, production values were fantastic, easily one of the best amateur shows I've seen. This production has caught some attention for casting a non-binary Jesus and a female Judas, both of which were fantastic performers and really embodied their roles. Will keep an eye out for future EUSOG shows. In terms of future shows, Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group bring a musical to the Edinburgh Fringe every year, usually for the first nine days of the festival at Paradise in Augustines on King George IV Bridge. Last year they did Curtains. Their 2017 production of Company was especially memorable. Always so much talent in their shows and excellent production values as you say. They consistently set an incredibly high bar for student theatre. Can't wait to see what they'll be treating Fringe audiences to this August!
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Post by FairyGodmother on Jan 30, 2023 0:37:45 GMT
Their G&Ss are usually good too.
I did see something about Jesus being non-binary, all female apostles too I think. Was it "just" the actor was non binary, or was the character played as non-binary? "I Don't Know How to Love Them"?
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Post by aingidh on Jan 31, 2023 1:29:38 GMT
Their G&Ss are usually good too. I did see something about Jesus being non-binary, all female apostles too I think. Was it "just" the actor was non binary, or was the character played as non-binary? "I Don't Know How to Love Them"? All lyrics and pronouns were kept original, so it was just a matter of non binary actor.
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Post by michaell8 on Apr 7, 2023 6:34:27 GMT
Has anyone been to see The Sound of Music at Shanklin Theatre?
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Post by tcodd1 on Apr 7, 2023 7:53:35 GMT
Abingdon Operatic Society (near Oxford) is performing ‘Carousel’ next week! I’m lucky enough to be playing Mister Snow! 11th - 15th April 7.30pm (plus 2.30pm Saturday matinee) Amey Theatre, OX14 1DE Tickets available at www.ticketsource.co.uk/abingdonoperaticOur next show in October will be ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, which others have mentioned as being a popular choice for amateur theatre groups this year! 🙌
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Apr 12, 2023 9:23:06 GMT
Abingdon Operatic Society (near Oxford) is performing ‘Carousel’ next week! I’m lucky enough to be playing Mister Snow! 11th - 15th April 7.30pm (plus 2.30pm Saturday matinee) Amey Theatre, OX14 1DE Tickets available at www.ticketsource.co.uk/abingdonoperaticOur next show in October will be ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, which others have mentioned as being a popular choice for amateur theatre groups this year! 🙌 We're there front row for the Saturday matinee, I shall look out for you at the Stage Door Meet The Fans after the performance... Also this week Centre Stage London's The Hunchback Of Notre Dame is at John Mackintosh Arts Centre, London Oratory School, Seagrave Road Fulham, close to West Brompton tube station. I saw that last night. The cast(huge!) and staging were first rate but let down by the sound team. Many late mics throughout and some dialogue completely lost. It was sold as preview night so hopefully will be better for the rest of the run.
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Post by Mr Snow on Apr 24, 2023 17:09:31 GMT
As per the other thread I'm repeating the bit about a musical (PS Thank you altitudinous Saul) The Tower Theatre, Stoke Newington claim to be Britain's most active amateur co. with 20+ productions a year. They have a new home and kick off with the splendid Pal Joey. 19-29th April (note: Joey is not even slightly PC, but if you can cope with "Dolls", you should be able to live with "Mice".) www.towertheatre.org.uk/pal-joey/Pal Joey introduced me to Musical Comedy. In the summer of 1980 I went 5x to see Dennis Lawson and Sian Phillips. This has been top of my list of want to see's for many years.
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Post by stuartmcd on Apr 24, 2023 19:23:56 GMT
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Apr 24, 2023 21:05:34 GMT
As per the other thread I'm repeating the bit about a musical (PS Thank you altitudinous Saul) The Tower Theatre, Stoke Newington claim to be Britain's most active amateur co. with 20+ productions a year. They have a new home and kick off with the splendid Pal Joey. 19-29th April (note: Joey is not even slightly PC, but if you can cope with "Dolls", you should be able to live with "Mice".) www.towertheatre.org.uk/pal-joey/Pal Joey introduced me to Musical Comedy. In the summer of 1980 I went 5x to see Dennis Lawson and Sian Phillips. This has been top of my list of want to see's for many years. Good tip, thanks. That's a theatre I've never visited and a show I've never seen. Booked for Wednesday evening. A nice double show day following Mountview's Little Mermaid which I'm seeing in the afternoon
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Post by tcodd1 on Apr 24, 2023 21:08:59 GMT
Only just seen this! 🤭 Hope you enjoyed the show! Was great fun to be a part of it! Abingdon Operatic Society (near Oxford) is performing ‘Carousel’ next week! I’m lucky enough to be playing Mister Snow! 11th - 15th April 7.30pm (plus 2.30pm Saturday matinee) Amey Theatre, OX14 1DE Tickets available at www.ticketsource.co.uk/abingdonoperaticOur next show in October will be ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, which others have mentioned as being a popular choice for amateur theatre groups this year! 🙌 We're there front row for the Saturday matinee, I shall look out for you at the Stage Door Meet The Fans after the performance... Also this week Centre Stage London's The Hunchback Of Notre Dame is at John Mackintosh Arts Centre, London Oratory School, Seagrave Road Fulham, close to West Brompton tube station. I saw that last night. The cast(huge!) and staging were first rate but let down by the sound team. Many late mics throughout and some dialogue completely lost. It was sold as preview night so hopefully will be better for the rest of the run.
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Post by robertb213 on Jul 6, 2023 13:55:49 GMT
If anyone is trying to tick off the classics and can get to Lichfield before Saturday, the Garrick has Seven Brides For Seven Brothers. I saw it last night, obviously very dated but I thought they did a fantastic job. The two leads in particular have stunning voices.
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Post by cartoonman on Jul 6, 2023 19:30:07 GMT
Carousel at the Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Royal Academy of Music. Saw this today 6/7/23 afternoon. It is great I give it 5* good singing, music and dancing. Its only on until Saturday so please go. The cast are armatures but the direction and technical staff are professionals. It is one of the best shows I have seen even and so cheap. £20 plus £5 off if over 60. The theatre is modern and seats comfortable. There is a canteen in the basement for food and tea/coffee.
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Jul 6, 2023 23:46:14 GMT
I'm travelling Kent to Lichfield on Saturday for Seven Brides.. so good to know it's a quality production. Not performed often these days, went all the way to Stockport to see it last year.
I'll add a recommendation for A Chorus Line at Erith Playhouse. Friday sold out but good availabilty Saturday evening (8pm, no interval) .
I was also at Thursday's Carousel matinee and I agree this is incredibly good. Should be noted though that it's performed by graduating students at a prestigious college so not strictly speaking amateur. There is a Sunday matinee but that's currently sold out with returns possible.
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Post by Being Alive on Jul 7, 2023 12:33:59 GMT
Am keeping an eye for Sunday matinee returns - their website wouldnt let me book tickets for either performance I could attend on Thursday, so I'm just hoping a return appears as there's apparently a 28 piece orchestra playing Carousel at RAM!
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