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Hercules
Greek tragedy comes good….with lots of action along the way – definately not suitable for classical scholars!
Disney productions don’t stint on the staging and effects but for me the best thing about this production were the muses – acting as the guide to the “story” their gospel style singing was for me the highlight of the show.
Many thanks Fredo and Mike
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Stereophonic
We didn’t know what to expect but we weren’t disappointed . The theme was based on Fleetwood Mac and their breakup following their number one hit .The influence of drugs and alcohol having an affect on their relationships also the ego of the front man. The recording producer and mixer Grover ( excellently played by the understudy Sam Denia) who lied his way into being hired became a major contributor to band’s success.The only slight disappointment was that excellent music and vocals was restricted to the first half but the story had to be told in sequence.
Thank you for a super afternoon at the theatre.
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Monica and Robin
Hercules.
It was a vibrant and spectacular show along with the special effects and all the cast having a good time including the audience.
Our trips always gives us something. A fun evening though noisy….for us ‘oldies’?
Thank you again Fredo and Mike for all our trips.
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Hercules
The set and costumes were fantastic and agree it was like a pantomime and the two men were playing the ugly sisters roles. The cast were very good and enthusiastic. It was still enjoyable but a little loud. It obviously had a following as most of the audience were clapping and cheering from the start.
Thank you both
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Hercules:
Very vibrant, fabulous costumes and superb voices, but too loud and I had absolutely no idea what was going on!!!!!! I agreed with Fredo that it was like a pantomime and that I’m getting too old for this! Another evening, another experience. But it has to be said the cast were very enthusiastic. Jean
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Till the Stars Come Down
A late comment from the “intellectual” half of the coach…..
I agree with some earlier comments, I think the production would have had a greater impact if performed in a more intimate space, and perhaps those members of the audience sitting on the stage experienced that. Dialogue was tricky to hear at times and that may have been more difficult due to regional & foreign accents.
I think the production themes have been accurately described previously so I won’t go into great detail. There was so much going, on not only on stage but in the background – that trying to unravel all the interwoven strands was at times hard work. Having said that the acting was excellent and it was refreshing that the women got the great one liners….Aunty Carol stole many of the scenes 😂
All I can say is I am glad I wasn’t invited to this wedding….
Thank you Fredo & Mike for taking us to so many different theatre experiences…
My next review will be for Hercules – chalk and cheese comes to mind….
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‘Till the stars come down
As always Fredo thank your for necessary homework information.
There was a lot of uninhibited pre-wedding turmoil and banter and then enter Aunty Carol who was superb in family relationship ‘tidying up’. In the second half through the influence of alcohol and prejudice we saw with powerful acting the sisterly close knit bonds unravel, the brothers never to be reconciled and the family unit collapse into horrific shouting and we were left to consider its possible fate as the set closed down. I gasped then. I chatted with Mike and decided that overall I saw the play as a bit too populist to achieve high stars.
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Till the stars Come Down
Reading the reviews written so far about this play I see why Fredo described the “coach’s” reaction as being in two halves. We were in the non – intellectual half! Having said that we enjoyed the play in part. I know one spectates at any theatrical production but this play more than some depended upon an intimate audience experience and for us in the royal circle this did not happen. I know ,Fredo ,you were thwarted in your effort to get good seats. But I envied the audience on stage. Then the dialect issues which added to the play’s realism but caused hearing difficulties would have been eased. However the staging from aloft was fascinating and the energy generated by the actors’ expressive body language was palpable. The abrupt ending did come as a shock and really jarred for me. I know from our own experience that not all Northern weddings are quite so dramatic! Lovely to see you and Mike ,Fredo , analysing cinema not the theatre on the way home.
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Monica
Till The Stars Come Down.
Had I known there was a chance to see Eva on the balcony at The Palladium I might have gone.
Though the first half was a bit all over the place but the second half cemented it and made more sense. Can’t say I would see it again. Nothing is wasted as we have seen it and can comment on it.
Always enjoy our ‘Fredo’ trips whatever it is. Would never have seen SO many plays and shows in a year let alone over twenty years so thank you Fredo and Mike for giving us these wonderful insights and opportunities in these theatre trips.
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Till The Stars Come Down
We both found this play totally absorbing . The first half was probably very true of pre wedding preparations at home on the morning of the wedding. This was amusing but doubts of a family get together going smoothly did not bode well as there were longstanding family animosities. This escalated into chaos and violence at the reception which is not uncommon between families at gatherings such as these.The once close relationship of the three sisters one of whom was the bride married a Pole just added fuel to the fire .I know some find regional accents and dialogue difficult which is understandable but wouldn’t it be sad if they disappeared.
We appreciated the synopsis as always and appreciate your dedicated research.
We enjoy our theatre trips with Theatreguys , not always enthusiastic about a few productions but it’s the occasion of being with a unique group of theatregoers .Long may it continue.
We enjoyed this play
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Till the Stars Come Down
As always Fredo it was so good to have an insight into the play beforehand. The first half was a bit disjointed for me but the second half did bring it together. The aunt was excellent and held the other actors together . It was an enjoyable evening if not the best play I have seen recently. Thank you once again Fredo and Mike .
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Till the stars come Down
Like some others I had difficulty with the strong regional accents and missed some of the salient points, which means that I didn’t appreciate the substance of the play as much as I should. Having said that I was as gripped as was possible under the circumstances. I was in row T – not ideal, but actually the sightline is still good; one is just too far away. After the interval we moved to empty seats further forward. I was certainly not bored and thought the acting was terrific, especially the final show-down between the 3 women. I wished I had seen it at t he National.
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Til the stars come down…
Unfortunately it wasn’t for me,the accents were difficult to translate and I found it generally boring.I dozed off in the first half and wish I had in the second.
Can’t win ’em all !
Thanks Fredo n Mike
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Till the Stars Come Down
What a stinker! It felt so dated. One cliche after another.
We were not alone leaving at the interval. The up side was we were able to get to the Palladium just in time to see Eva on the balcony.
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Thank you, Fredo:-
Fredo – I just wanted to say how much we have enjoyed and appreciated the play synopsis you have always given in the coach en route to the theatre. I have previously said what you don’t know about theatre probably isn’t worth knowing!! Maybe not entirely true, but you do have a wealth of knowledge and I’m sure you do your research thoroughly. We are always the winners; going into the theatre with a better understanding of what we are about to watch.
This insight is truly appreciated and I do hope you will continue to provide this information via email to enrich our lives with your knowledge. Maybe not for every production, but whenever you think it appropriate. Again, many, many thanks.
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Till the Stars Come Down:
Oh dear!! It’s not often I totally dislike a production, but you can’t win ‘em all. I couldn’t understand all the dialogue when regional accents were at their strongest and I absolutely hated all the constant shouting. However I persevered because I was a captive audience and waited to have a better acceptance of proceedings. It didn’t happen!!! And in the second half I took out my hearing aids and had a nap!! Hoping for better luck next time……..
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Till the Stars Come Down
The play was tremendous and very good cast, thanks very much as ever.
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EVITA 26 August
I thought Evita was a great musical! Everything was rehearsed very well which made the musical clear and entertaining. The actors were amazing and knew their roles very well which showed the hours of work put in. The choreography was modern and sharp which helped tell the story. The ending of the first half was very dramatic and was one of my favourite parts because of the voting signs and the way the blue and white was used showing the Argentina flag. The lighting was very creative and they used it very well. Overall it was a well produced musical that I would recommend to many people!
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Victoria
This was my first time seeing a production of Evita and I was very impressed, a truly memorable performance. Rachel Ziegler was amazing, the famous balcony scene was innovative and superb.
The dancers especially were very impressive, performing on a very tricky stage with energy and emotion. Thank Fredo for your resume, it made the background to the story very helpful.
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EVITA 26 August
I would like to thank you for the excellent seats last night that you kindly got for me . My husband extends his appreciation for the aisle seat !
We enjoyed the performance on the whole once we had accepted that the production had been stripped of costumes , sets and South American culture ; we could have been at a pop concert ! Having said that the leads were fantastic and it was good to hear all the good old numbers .
As always thank you for our enjoyable evening.
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