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Post by MrBunbury on Oct 7, 2016 11:44:04 GMT
I went to see this last night. Solid performances (Arinze' Kene has a beautiful singing voice!) and standing ovation at the end. A warning if you are sitting in the front row in the stalls: when you are getting to your front seats, be careful if you walk on the black platform that borders the stage. Yesterday three women fell in succession throwing their drinks all over other audience members.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2016 16:05:55 GMT
Is the black platform technically difficult to traverse for people wearing silly footwear?
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Post by couldileaveyou on Oct 7, 2016 16:10:19 GMT
Btw, Donmar expanded the young+free scheme to this play as well! yeah!!
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Post by MrBunbury on Oct 7, 2016 16:33:40 GMT
Is the black platform technically difficult to traverse for people wearing silly footwear? The victims were all women dressed to the nines for the night at the theatre… I will not say anything more  ) |
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Post by perfectspy on Oct 10, 2016 22:25:02 GMT
It always seems to be women falling over at the theatre. Or not turning off their mobile phones ;-)
I saw this play on Saturday night, very good. Great cast.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2016 8:22:30 GMT
It always seems to be women falling over at the theatre. Because of their footwear. Or not turning off their mobile phones ;-) Because of their nail extensions. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2016 8:35:24 GMT
It always seems to be women falling over at the theatre. Because of their footwear. Or not turning off their mobile phones ;-) Because of their nail extensions. Or because of the weight of centuries of patriarchy, misogyny, and oppression, more likely. |
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Post by mallardo on Oct 11, 2016 9:27:11 GMT
Or because of the weight of centuries of patriarchy, misogyny, and oppression, more likely.
That, plus the shoes.
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Post by perfectspy on Oct 11, 2016 22:31:36 GMT
Because of their footwear. Because of their nail extensions. Or because of the weight of centuries of patriarchy, misogyny, and oppression, more likely. Blimey! You have a long memory.......... |
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Post by showgirl on Oct 12, 2016 3:53:29 GMT
Liking the reviews: 4 stars from The Stage; 3 or 4 from Libby Purves (she awards the 4th star for Arinze Kene's singing) and 90-minute running time. And for once I got it right by booking for an evening performance.
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Post by perfectspy on Oct 13, 2016 22:51:10 GMT
The Guardian get it right for once with 4 stars followed by both the Independent and Telegraph with four stars as well.
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Post by argon on Oct 14, 2016 21:08:19 GMT
Yes its fictional but it makes you wonder what might have been said. All leads were commendable with their performances and Arinze Kene singing , well the guy can hold a tune. A thoroughly entertaining piece of theatre I think the critics got it right with this one.
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Post by martin1965 on Oct 22, 2016 19:35:43 GMT
Just wandered into Donmar yesterday afternoon and overheard BO guy saying only available tix were for 5 Nov, i piped up double checking if that was a sat and promptly nabbed front row for a tenner, booom! Now where did i put those heels😄
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Post by showgirl on Oct 27, 2016 8:39:53 GMT
I might have to return one (Front Row, albeit Circle) ticket for this evening as OH is unwell and may not go. Just in case anyone within reach of the theatre wants to keep a lookout on the website or try in person.
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Post by drmaplewood on Oct 28, 2016 5:54:36 GMT
Really enjoyed this last night. Zips along in no time and all the performances are great.
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Post by martin1965 on Nov 6, 2016 12:30:55 GMT
Saw this at the mat yesterday. Very good and an interesting take on era in the us that over here we dont really know much about. Lovely performances by a talented cast. 4 stars
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Post by partytentdown on Nov 10, 2016 22:39:59 GMT
Saw this tonight and enjoyed very much, but was sitting way round the edge of the circle so couldn't see the projections very well.
So a query for anyone who has seen the show...
{Spoiler - click to view}
What flashed up at the very end - was it a photo of Trump? |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 27, 2019 17:40:43 GMT
Anyone seeing the tour with Kinky’s Matt Henry?
Home MCR next week.
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Post by TallPaul on Jun 28, 2019 11:57:44 GMT
Yes, saw it the week before last at the Nottingham Playhouse. Guess what, BurlyBeaR ? That's right, I didn't post at the time. Quelle surprise! In my defence, I really dislike being negative, and I'm afraid this production did little for me. After previews, it was decided to add an interval. There is an appropriate place for one, but it really isn't needed, except to boost bar and ice cream sales. Because of the set, centre is definitely the place to sit for an unrestricted view. {Spoiler - click to view}
And those on the front row are serenaded by Mr Henry. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 28, 2019 12:12:47 GMT
Yes, saw it the week before last at the Nottingham Playhouse. Guess what, BurlyBeaR ? That's right, I didn't post at the time. Quelle surprise! In my defence, I really dislike being negative, and I'm afraid this production did little for me. And see? I just booked for it yesterday. So if you HAD popped a review on I may not have done that. I think you owe me £24... |
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Post by TallPaul on Jun 28, 2019 12:37:46 GMT
I knew this would happen! That's why I don't post negative reviews. I'm sure that, knowing how different you and I are, you'll enjoy it much more than I did (if it is a play to be enjoyed).
£24 is a bit steep isn't it? Must be true what they say about people who live in Manchester.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2019 9:10:15 GMT
Has been on the radar for a while, I'm going Thursday afternoon.
Anyone whose seen this, is there any/much dark blue/UV lighting on this? (Strange question, I know!)
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Post by TallPaul on Jul 1, 2019 12:25:10 GMT
Anyone whose seen this, is there any/much dark blue/UV lighting on this? The only part of the lighting I can specifically remember is flashing/strobe lighting, but it's been a few weeks now so please don't rely on me 100%. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 2, 2019 21:01:23 GMT
Has been on the radar for a while, I'm going Thursday afternoon. Anyone whose seen this, is there any/much dark blue/UV lighting on this? (Strange question, I know!) No blue/UV. Well, I know what TallPaul means. It didn’t really go anywhere for me, and I found my mind wandering towards the end of the first half until Matt H did his star turn. If the second act hadn’t been so short I might have bailed at the interval but decided to hunker down and stay, which was the right decision as there was another song and a ‘twist’ of sorts. Those were the highlights for me, the rest was fine and the performances were good but it didn’t really grab me. Having said that I am interested in finding out a bit more about Malcolm X which is presumably what the writer wants people to do. Matt Henry ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Play ⭐️⭐️.5 |
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