THEATRE THREAD
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I used to see Norman Pace at The Valley sometimes back in the day.Covered End said:
It is Norman Pace, who plays Wild Bill Hicock (sp) and I'm certain Gareth Hale is also very much alive !You don't know me said:I went to see Annie Get your Gun at the Theatre Royal Brighton, the night before the 2-2 draw, with my wife and daughter. It was top notch. Jason Donavon & the fella, who is still alive, from hale & pace were in it. It is touring the country before hitting the west end. Look out for it, its really quite good.
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He lives in Chislehurst. I saw him near the War Memorial recently.LenGlover said:
I used to see Norman Pace at The Valley sometimes back in the day.Covered End said:
It is Norman Pace, who plays Wild Bill Hicock (sp) and I'm certain Gareth Hale is also very much alive !You don't know me said:I went to see Annie Get your Gun at the Theatre Royal Brighton, the night before the 2-2 draw, with my wife and daughter. It was top notch. Jason Donavon & the fella, who is still alive, from hale & pace were in it. It is touring the country before hitting the west end. Look out for it, its really quite good.
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Just got in from the Palladium, The Lord of the dance.
It was absolutely brilliant, definitely recommend........0 -
I went to see To Kill a Mockingbird at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre last weekend. Great show in a spectacular location.0
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Anybody been to War Horse?
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I saw it recently. Very good but has perhaps had a little too much hype so it's tough for it to meet expectations. We got tickets on Last Minute for £25 each a week in advance and in decent seats. Worth a go if you can find a similar deal.The_President said:Anybody been to War Horse?
The way the horse was made up was unique, it really seemed to move naturally.
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Thanks Red.0
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Went to the Young Vic to see the Cherry Orchard tonight.
Gets a 6.5 on the Setheatreometer. I love the play and know it well, so I am alert to the central themes. It was a decent £10 spent from the most distant vantage point in the house, but the interpretation was harder and less poetic than I would have liked.
I have seen each character acted better from time to time, but the best effort was Gayev, followed by Yepikhodov (who was played by the 'yeah...cool....no worries' bloke from the W1A comedy series about the BBC). There were a few odd bits of interpretations within the play, not least Ranyevskaya snogging Trofimov (eh?), and a completely random moment when Charlotta walked stark naked on and off the stage (she doesn't shave). there was also a 'gasp' moment involving Firs.
There will be aspects of this production that I will remember as I create my own mental composite of the ideal production of the Cherry Orchard, I know Chekov is not to everybody's taste, but I think of him as a theatrical genius and innovator.0 -
Went to see Shakespeare in Love - don't think I mentioned that above - really enjoyed it. the bloke that played 'Will' was great - and very easy on the eye!
Last night went to see Neville's Island - Ade Edmondson, Neil Morrissey, Miles Jupp & Robert Webb. It opened this week and got a 2 or 3 stars in the reviews I read yesterday but I really enjoyed it. It had slow bits, and wasn't quite sure if it was a comedy or not to start with. it has funny moments, but that's not what it's all about. Do recommend
Going to see Frankenstein next week at the cinema from the Benedict Cumberbatch version.
Booked Great Britain for late November too.0 -
I went to see 'Disabled Theatre' as part of the dance umbrella at the Shaw Theatre, some brilliant raw and powerful solos by the cast of learning disabled performers and clever direction by Jerome Bell. Im really looking forward to watching the most recent DV8 show 'John' at the national theatre in November0
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Anyone going theatre tonight ?0
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Saw Jersey Boys last Friday for my birthday, what a show! Can't stop listening and singing the Four Seasons.0
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Looking to book Neville's Island for when we are back in December, so appreciate the review Suzi.suzisausage said:Went to see Shakespeare in Love - don't think I mentioned that above - really enjoyed it. the bloke that played 'Will' was great - and very easy on the eye!
Last night went to see Neville's Island - Ade Edmondson, Neil Morrissey, Miles Jupp & Robert Webb. It opened this week and got a 2 or 3 stars in the reviews I read yesterday but I really enjoyed it. It had slow bits, and wasn't quite sure if it was a comedy or not to start with. it has funny moments, but that's not what it's all about. Do recommend
Going to see Frankenstein next week at the cinema from the Benedict Cumberbatch version.
Booked Great Britain for late November too.0 -
Saw Memphis last week. Beverly Knight was brilliant as was the Irish fella that was in the Commitments. Great story too, a definite must see!1
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I saw The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time yesterday. I usually talk things down but I really thought it was excellent. To reflect the main character’s obsession with numbers and science the stage looked futuristic and was constantly changing and moving and the play itself and acting were great. We had cheapo £15 tickets with an obscured view, it’d be well worth paying extra to sit central.
I’ve seen a fair few shows this year and I've only enjoyed The Book of Mormon more (and that’s because of my warped sense of humour).0 -
Saw Frankenstein NT at the picturehouse last night with Benedict cumberbatch as Creature.
All I can say is wow.
Applauding a screen seemed weird though!0 -
I saw The Cherry Orchard at the Young Vic last night. I only went as a friend wanted to see it, it was alright. It's about an upper class Russian family losing their estate, not much happens but there was some interesting dialogue.
The Young Vic was cool, very modern and there really isn't a bad seat in the house. I think I'm going to sign up to the Vics' mailing lists as they do have some interesting things on, I may go and see A View From The Bridge.0 -
King Charles III
Sunny Afternoon
The Nether
I saw these before they got a move to the West End and can recommend them.
and The Play That Goes Wrong, Neville's Island, both very funny.
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You were a bit unlucky, that was rather a dull production. Saw View From The Bridge and Streetcar (with Gillian Anderson) earlier there this year, both superb. And it is a great modern theatre.RedPanda said:I saw The Cherry Orchard at the Young Vic last night. I only went as a friend wanted to see it, it was alright. It's about an upper class Russian family losing their estate, not much happens but there was some interesting dialogue.
The Young Vic was cool, very modern and there really isn't a bad seat in the house. I think I'm going to sign up to the Vics' mailing lists as they do have some interesting things on, I may go and see A View From The Bridge.
If you join (about £20 I think) you buy tickets on a three for two basis e.g. buy four (say) tickets for 3 plays and only pay for 2 of them.
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Went to see Scottsboro Boys last week., fantastic.0
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Just got home from seeing 'Great Britain' - go see it! Excellent!0
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You know To Kill A Mockingbird was on in Regents Park over the summer? The same production is on at the Orchard in Dartford for 5 nights in March, tickets prices are very reasonable.0
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Going to see the snowman at the peacock theatre on Christmas eve (with my 6 year old)0
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We did this with all the family 3 years ago, Dave - 6 adults & 3 children.DaveMehmet said:Going to see the snowman at the peacock theatre on Christmas eve (with my 6 year old)
It was the first theatre experience for the youngest who was nearly 4 but his 2 cousins had seen The Lion King.
A very enjoyable afternoon with the biggest grin when Louis replaced the theatre glasses in their holder " just for a minute" .....
Have a great one!
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I was contemplating taking my 17 year-old daughter to see Mamma-Mia - good idea?0
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Just been to see Miss Saigon. Liked it didn't love it.0
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If I were to organise £10 tickets for Happy Days at the Young Vic for Friday 27th February (the evening before Huddersfield at home) would any lifers be interested. There are a small group of about 6 of us who would fancy that. let me know asap because they will sell out very quickly if they haven't gone already.0
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Off to see Neville's Island this afternoon. Stupidly excited about it.0
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@Algarveaddick ooooh enjoy!
@The_President yeah, she should enjoy it. it's an ok story and the singing / dancing is fun. You can normally get cheaper tickets too. I'd recommend Matilda personally, but it's still so popular it doesn't really sell cheap tickets.
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yes, its a good feel-good showThe_President said:I was contemplating taking my 17 year-old daughter to see Mamma-Mia - good idea?
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