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Post by Jon on Jan 22, 2023 15:12:53 GMT
I'm surprised, would have thought Paul Mescal's availability would have delayed a transfer.
The only theatres that is available from March is the Phoenix which seems a bit big.
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Post by c4ndyc4ne on Jan 22, 2023 17:11:02 GMT
Phoenix from March or Pinter after ALL is where I’d put my money.
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Post by zahidf on Jan 22, 2023 18:31:51 GMT
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Post by minion on Jan 22, 2023 20:39:50 GMT
Oh, boy. After managing to open Cabaret with two of the three main parts miscast, Rebecca Frecknall tops herself with a full house. Admittedly it's hard to cast Stanley given the feminisation of leading men in the past 75 years but still. It feels like a school play where you put the one pupil who can act in the main role regardless of suitability. With the lack of chemistry in the cast and the bare staging it could hardly be less atmospheric. Is Frecknall aware this is a play performed properly by Anderson and Kirby in recent memory? If this mess goes to the West End it is the sort of production which puts casual theatre goers off for years. At least at the Almeida with Mescal's box office appeal it is only playing to theatre devotees and his fans. Have you ever liked a single thing that the theatre industry has to offer? Baffled why you continue to come to this board when seemingly there is no joy to be found in this medium for you. "Feminisation of leading men?" Daily Mail comment sections would be more approporiate for you. They'd also be quite welcoming of your vitriol there. |
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Post by dlevi on Jan 23, 2023 10:12:27 GMT
I saw this one Saturday and I thought it was stunning. Beautifully cast and with palpable sexual chemistry between Blanche and Stanley and Stanley and Stella the play truly sizzled. The spartan design liberated the play in a way that was always surprising. Hopefully I'll get a chance to see it again. Wow.
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Post by Dave B on Jan 24, 2023 13:54:04 GMT
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Post by alicechallice on Jan 24, 2023 13:54:51 GMT
Whens the Oscars? i assume aftersun means Mescal MAY have to bail on performances now I can't see the Academy going mad for Aftersun, as brilliant as I thought it was. I think it might be a bit too low-key to get big noms. Happy to be proved wrong though. When Lesley Manville had to fly over for the Oscars in 2018 while doing Long Day's Journey in the WE, I don't think she missed a performance. Flew straight out after the Saturday night performance and was back for the start of the next week. I stand corrected... well done, Paul! |
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Post by Mark on Jan 24, 2023 14:19:55 GMT
A great achievement! I’m sure he’ll be adding an Olivier nomination soon too.
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Post by rmars on Jan 24, 2023 14:54:46 GMT
I will probably try to get on the returns queue one of these days... Have been monitoring the page and I don't see anyone getting rid of their tickets, unfortunately. This looks great!
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Post by Rory on Jan 24, 2023 21:00:30 GMT
Six weeks at the Phoenix from 20th March
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Post by bordeaux on Jan 24, 2023 21:13:08 GMT
Good news - decades since I've been to the Phoenix, though! Literally, I don't think I've been there since the early 90s. What's been on since then? Blood Brothers and similar?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Jan 24, 2023 21:22:58 GMT
Good news - decades since I've been to the Phoenix, though! Literally, I don't think I've been there since the early 90s. What's been on since then? Blood Brothers and similar? Not much after Blood Brothers ended late 2012. Just Goodnight Mister Tom, Midnight Tango, Once, Bend it Like Beckham, Guys and Dolls, The Last Tango, Dirty Dancing, Peppa Pig’s Surprise, The Girls, Chicago, Come from Away, Noises Off |
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Post by shambles on Jan 24, 2023 21:43:21 GMT
Guesses on pricing?
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Post by Mark on Jan 24, 2023 21:45:10 GMT
Well I recon there’ll be £25 tix in the back of the upper circle but I’d say a huge portion if stalls and dress will be premium £100+ |
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Post by londonpostie on Jan 24, 2023 21:53:32 GMT
Proscenium .. hmmm
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Post by marob on Jan 24, 2023 21:59:05 GMT
Glad to see it’s transferring, just hope they don’t go on sale when I’m in work now or there’ll be nothing left.
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Post by theatremiss on Jan 24, 2023 22:14:16 GMT
Has there been an announcement as to when the tickets go on sale?
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Post by Rory on Jan 24, 2023 22:14:45 GMT
1st Feb, I think
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Post by theatremiss on Jan 24, 2023 23:08:01 GMT
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Post by n1david on Jan 25, 2023 0:00:02 GMT
Amused that at the Q&A at the Almeida last night the question was asked directly about a transfer and Mescal said "who knows... I think there have been talks going on..."
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Post by Jon on Jan 25, 2023 0:31:44 GMT
Six weeks isn't that long really for it to recoup the transfer costs.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 25, 2023 1:02:42 GMT
Six weeks isn't that long really for it to recoup the transfer costs. It won’t cost much to transfer this show. It’s a floor. Assuming it will be Mescals film career keeping them from a longer transfer. |
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Post by talkingheads on Jan 25, 2023 10:19:40 GMT
Priority Access sign up: streetcarwestend.com/Not sure how much difference it will make in terms of getting tickets. This is such a canny move, to do this just as his Oscar nomination gets announced ensures they can pretty much charge whatever they want and guarantee a sell out. |
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Post by londonpostie on Jan 25, 2023 10:38:17 GMT
I find it difficult to begrudge the Almedia given the pricing of their ticket at home base, and the extensive community outreach programmes. If you wanted to see it off Upper Street, it hasn't been easy but not really so hard.
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Post by drmaplewood on Jan 25, 2023 10:39:21 GMT
Feeling very smug about seeing it for £10 at the Almeida now.
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