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Post by andrew on Jan 13, 2022 17:53:20 GMT
Strange request if anyone has the playtext or remembers the play very well... When I saw it at the start of Act 2, just after the bells there was this exchange (may have the character wrong)
CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Scrooge did not sleep
CHRISTMAS PAST: Instead, sat in his chair
- pause -
CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Scrooge did not step
CHRISTMAS PAST: Instead he
EVERYONE: Sat upon his chair
The action didn't seem to mirror anything going on, and I thought it was a fluffed line, but my friend insists that it wasn't and something else went wrong.
Does anyone have the source text, are the lines meant to be repeated for any reason, did we miss a joke or something?
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Post by digne on Jan 13, 2022 17:59:51 GMT
Strange request if anyone has the playtext or remembers the play very well... When I saw it at the start of Act 2, just after the bells there was this exchange (may have the character wrong) CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Scrooge did not sleep CHRISTMAS PAST: Instead, sat in his chair - pause - CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Scrooge did not step CHRISTMAS PAST: Instead he EVERYONE: Sat upon his chair The action didn't seem to mirror anything going on, and I thought it was a fluffed line, but my friend insists that it wasn't and something else went wrong. Does anyone have the source text, are the lines meant to be repeated for any reason, did we miss a joke or something? Yep, you missed a joke - I've seen all of the London Scrooges and all of them acted this scene the same way.
They say the line "he sat in his chair" while Scrooge is standing, and he doesn't sit down as it's said. Then they repeat the line together, loudly and slowly, and he grumbles and looks very put-upon and sits down as the narrative tells him to. So it's basically a very short-lived rebellion by Scrooge against the narrator.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Jan 13, 2022 18:02:43 GMT
Strange request if anyone has the playtext or remembers the play very well... When I saw it at the start of Act 2, just after the bells there was this exchange (may have the character wrong) CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Scrooge did not sleep CHRISTMAS PAST: Instead, sat in his chair - pause - CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Scrooge did not step CHRISTMAS PAST: Instead he EVERYONE: Sat upon his chair The action didn't seem to mirror anything going on, and I thought it was a fluffed line, but my friend insists that it wasn't and something else went wrong. Does anyone have the source text, are the lines meant to be repeated for any reason, did we miss a joke or something? Yeah the lines are meant to be repeated. The stage direction between the two repetitions reads: "Scrooge tries to resist, every part of his body strains. The narrator turns and looks at him" and then the line is repeated |
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Post by ceebee on Feb 1, 2022 11:29:06 GMT
Hurrah - this is returning again at the Old Vic next Christmas 12 Nov - 7 Jan! Great news!
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 1, 2022 11:32:27 GMT
Back back back again!
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Post by zahidf on Feb 1, 2022 11:32:49 GMT
Wonder who they will cast as Scrooge this year...
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Post by Jan on Feb 1, 2022 11:56:02 GMT
Wonder who they will cast as Scrooge this year... Tasmin Greig ? |
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 1, 2022 12:22:27 GMT
I would like them to finally cast a woman
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Post by stevemar on Feb 1, 2022 12:35:15 GMT
Will they go for a “star” name? I get the impression that 2021/2 sold ok but with some significant discounting midweek or Nov and Jan. Are Ken Branagh, Sir Ian McKellan (add some songs!) or Jude Law available? And before someone says, I don’t think it is beneath them!
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Post by teamyali on Feb 1, 2022 13:31:17 GMT
Michael Sheen?
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Post by ceebee on Feb 1, 2022 14:46:46 GMT
Will they go for a “star” name? I get the impression that 2021/2 sold ok but with some significant discounting midweek or Nov and Jan. Are Ken Branagh, Sir Ian McKellan (add some songs!) or Jude Law available? And before someone says, I don’t think it is beneath them! I really liked Stephen Mangan (in fact, all the Scrooges so far!) - I'd love to see Andrew Lincoln play it on stage too. Regarding an earlier post I would rather not have a woman play the role - it would need some rewrites and the relationship dynamics would be skewed. |
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Post by Jon on Feb 1, 2022 20:04:59 GMT
Each Scrooge has been different to the other. I'd like to see Shaun Evans play Scrooge
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2022 14:03:07 GMT
Has anyone heard who this year's Scrooge might be?
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Post by justfran on Apr 10, 2022 21:14:09 GMT
Each Scrooge has been different to the other. I'd like to see Shaun Evans play Scrooge Another vote for Shaun Evans here, I think he’d be great. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2022 13:08:33 GMT
Having recently watched a lot of Inside No. 9 lately, I think Reece Shearsmith could be a good Scrooge. No stranger to the Old Vic also after doing A Very Expensive Poison.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2022 14:40:43 GMT
Surprised there is still no news on who is playing scrooge
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Post by Jon on Jun 1, 2022 14:42:46 GMT
Surprised there is still no news on who is playing scrooge It's only the beginning of June TBF, I would imagine they'll announce it alongside what's playing from late July onwards. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2022 15:02:43 GMT
Surprised there is still no news on who is playing scrooge It's only the beginning of June TBF, I would imagine they'll announce it alongside what's playing from late July onwards. Oh yeah I know, but at back of my head it's normally spring time normally. But just looking at last year scrooge was announced September so could be ages yet |
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Post by Marwood on Jun 1, 2022 20:10:41 GMT
Each Scrooge has been different to the other. I'd like to see Shaun Evans play Scrooge Another vote for Shaun Evans here, I think he’d be great. I say give it to Shaun Williamson: Barry From Eastenders would kill it, especially if they get the Walford All Stars to fill out the cast 😂 |
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Post by nottobe on Jul 16, 2022 22:23:20 GMT
Any news on this years scrooge?
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Post by ntherooh on Jul 17, 2022 20:40:10 GMT
I am debating seeing this or Life of Pi this Christmas. I can only pick one unfortunately. Which would you recommend?
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Post by mrnutz on Jul 19, 2022 8:41:31 GMT
I am debating seeing this or Life of Pi this Christmas. I can only pick one unfortunately. Which would you recommend? I'd wait to see who's playing Scrooge before you decide. |
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Post by NeilVHughes on Jul 19, 2022 9:33:41 GMT
Tony Award winner Owen Teale (Game of Thrones, Line of Duty) takes on the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in this year's OV Christmas Carol.
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Post by thistimetomorrow on Jul 19, 2022 9:54:55 GMT
Oooh!! That's exciting - tempted to go back to see him
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Post by mrnutz on Jul 19, 2022 10:09:12 GMT
Tony Award winner Owen Teale (Game of Thrones, Line of Duty) takes on the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in this year's OV Christmas Carol. Pass |
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