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Post by TallPaul on Feb 28, 2023 12:20:52 GMT
Will possibly only be the 'Waitrose tour', but still quite a coup to get Rupert Everett to go on the road.
From Playbill:
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Post by woobl on Mar 1, 2023 13:58:22 GMT
'Waitrose Tour'? We always used to call it the 'Harvey Nics' Tour. I guess times have changed...!
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Post by showgirl on Mar 1, 2023 16:19:45 GMT
Never heard of a "Waitrose Tour" (nor the HN version), but it'd suit me as I have branches within a short distance in every direction. If only the same were true of theatres.
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Post by Rory on Sept 13, 2023 20:23:34 GMT
I just caught up with Rupert Everett's interview on The One Show last week about this production. He said they are hoping to bring it into London after the tour, which ends on 18th November.
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Post by Rory on Sept 14, 2023 10:55:49 GMT
I can see this doing 7 weeks at the Haymarket between Noises Off and Dorian Gray, now that the latter has been delayed by a few weeks.
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Post by A.Ham on Sept 14, 2023 12:57:23 GMT
I'd be interested in seeing this, always been an Everett fan.
Excuse my ignorance, but is a 'Waitrose tour' one when they only stop at theatres in affluent towns/cities that have a Waitrose? Cheltenham, Bath - those sorts of places?
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Post by Fleance on Sept 14, 2023 14:18:26 GMT
I can see this doing 7 weeks at the Haymarket between Noises Off and Dorian Gray, now that the latter has been delayed by a few weeks. That would be appropriate, it's where the original played (with Alec Guinness and Jeremy Brett) in 1971/72. |
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Post by rumbledoll on Sept 14, 2023 15:51:08 GMT
Anyone knows the approx running time for this please? Trying to coordinate a trip/to Chichester.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Sept 14, 2023 18:59:52 GMT
TV version from the early 80s (which was rather marvellous) ran at 80 minutes. I have the script somewhere and I recall it being a relatively short piece
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Post by rumtom on Oct 12, 2023 13:46:15 GMT
I saw this at Richmond yesterday. Front row - so a bit of neck ache to be expected - but great to see such a talented group of actors up close doing this play justice. I enjoyed it, plenty of laughs and Mortimer's writing frequently joyous and fun.
I think it was 2 hours 10 with 20 minute interval additionally.
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Post by partytentdown on Oct 12, 2023 14:20:36 GMT
The title of this thread isn't quite right, it's called "A Voyage Round My Father"
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Post by TallPaul on Oct 12, 2023 16:24:06 GMT
The title of this thread isn't quite right, it's called "A Voyage Round My Father" Now corrected. Thank you for pointing it out. |
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Post by TallPaul on Oct 12, 2023 17:19:52 GMT
Corrected again. Only taken three attempts!
It's all Playbill's fault. 🙂
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Post by theoracle on Oct 13, 2023 9:35:55 GMT
Whilst I enjoyed this, I found the material rather dated. This is reflected in the age of the audience too but good to see that you’re able to have a fun night out whatever your age. Rupert is fantastic as usual but really wanted to shout out Jack Bardoe who gave a brilliant performance as his son. The programme featured some interesting information about John Mortimer too which I think is worth reading. I’m not really sure if there’s a linear plot but there were humorous moments and clearly provided the audience with some nostalgia that I couldn’t quite tap into. Glad I went anyways and hope others do too
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Post by Sotongal on Oct 13, 2023 10:46:49 GMT
Whilst I enjoyed this, I found the material rather dated. This is reflected in the age of the audience too but good to see that you’re able to have a fun night out whatever your age. Rupert is fantastic as usual but really wanted to shout out Jack Bardoe who gave a brilliant performance as his son. The programme featured some interesting information about John Mortimer too which I think is worth reading. I’m not really sure if there’s a linear plot but there were humorous moments and clearly provided the audience with some nostalgia that I couldn’t quite tap into. Glad I went anyways and hope others do too We saw it in Bath. Shout out for Jack Bardoe being an actor to watch out for! 👍🏻 |
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Post by emsworthian on Nov 12, 2023 12:54:16 GMT
I saw this at Chichester yesterday and enjoyed it immenseley. I did wonder if this was because I am in, or approaching, the age group theoracle referred to (Yes, we do still get out and about and enjoy life). I wouldn't say the material was dated. It reflects a bygone age but then so do the plays of Coward, GB Shaw, etc. etc. I endorse the praise for Jack Bardoe but I'd also like to put in a word for Eleanor David as the Mother; she was in a role that was easy to overlook (as indeed are carers in real life.)
It made me realise how much I miss John Mortimer and Rumpole of the Bailey.
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