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| Posted by: standingO 09:02 pm EDT 10/23/17 | |
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| I am going to London on a very short trip and trying to squeeze in what I can. In same cases I am double booking in case my mood changes that day (at London prices, I can afford that). I tend to like musicals, star turns and I'm a bit of an Anglophile. I like to see things before they come to Broadway although sometimes the shows I've seen never make it and that's okay too. (Long preamble to give some insight into my decision making). I currently have booked: Friday - BIG FISH with Kelsey Grammer vs LABOUR OF LOVE with Martin Freeman. I'm a big fan of both actors but neither show is a must see for me. Also willing to swap this out with something else. Saturday matinee - HAIR. This is a lock. My favorite show. Saturday night - DREAMGIRLS Saturday late night - GRAEME OF THRONES (this is a throwaway and would prefer a different late night show). Other ones I'm considering: INK, FOLLIES (although I saw the recent Broadway revival and can see the NT Live version) and HARRY POTTER although probably Part 2 based on my schedule (I didn't get the ticketmaster code for Broadway but would prefer to see Jamie Parker in the role in NY). Is there something else I should consider? And late night shows beyond GRAEME OF THRONES? Thanks all |
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| re: London help | |
| Posted by: SpeechTeacher 05:45 pm EDT 10/24/17 | |
| In reply to: London help - standingO 09:02 pm EDT 10/23/17 | |
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| Ink is extremely entertaining and well-staged. Ferryman is a must-see. Apologia is also excellent. You will love this Dreamgirls. | |
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| Posted by: Clancy 03:35 am EDT 10/24/17 | |
| In reply to: London help - standingO 09:02 pm EDT 10/23/17 | |
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| Ink is marvelous. If you saw Bertie Carvel as Trunchbull in Matilda his Murdoch makes for a delicious comparison. For Follies, check the National website one or two days beforehand. For Harry Potter getting tickets to just one part is difficult. But single tickets are much easier overall. The other recommendation is 'The Lie' at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Don't leave when the audience starts to applaud at the end. |
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| Posted by: sf 09:14 pm EDT 10/23/17 | |
| In reply to: London help - standingO 09:02 pm EDT 10/23/17 | |
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| 'Big Fish' - if you're a fan of Kelsey Grammer I'd grab the opportunity to see him up close in a 300-seat theatre. Having said that, I haven't seen 'Labour of Love', and Tamsin Greig is reliably wonderful in everything she does. 'Dreamgirls' is excellent. 'Follies' is mostly sensational, but it's also sold out apart from day seats and returns. If you're around after it begins previews, I loved the regional production of 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie' earlier this year, and John McCrea is superb in the title role. If you're around before it closes, Juliet Stevenson is astonishing in the Young Vic's revival of 'Wings'. And if you like tap-dancing, '42nd Street' is fun - albeit relentlessly so, to the point where you may leave the theatre feeling like you've been beaten into submission. I hope this helps, and have a great trip. |
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| Posted by: bicoastal 05:25 pm EDT 10/24/17 | |
| In reply to: re: London help - sf 09:14 pm EDT 10/23/17 | |
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| I've only seen Big Fish in regional, but I doubt there is much Kelsey Grammar can do to make it more than it is. On the other hand, the words "Martin Freeman" and "Tamsin Grieg" in the same sentence, let alone the same show, are extremely compelling. She is absolutely wonderful, I've been a fan since "Black Books". | |
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