General Chat

Last West End Show I saw was Tell me on a Sunday at my local theatre, staring Faye Tozer (used to be in Steps), Denise Van Outen stared in it when it was in London, its a really good show, its a one woman show, the story is about a girl who breaks up with her boyfriend and decides to go travelling, the whole story is told by songs. Definately worth watching and the set is amazing as she doesnt leave the stage all the way through - the stage just rotates to the next scene Other shows I've seen are :- Our House - brillant, I'm not a Madness fan but the way they add a story to the song is really good Phantom - saw it years and years ago just after Michael Crawford finished, really good would love to see it again Starlight Express (the old version) - brillant, would love to see it again Fame - Loved it, made me want to get up and dance Whistle in the wind (think thats what it was called) - didnt think it would be my cup of tea, but really enjoyed it Miss Siagon - wasnt my cup of tea as I prefer singing/dancing shows I know theres been more but cant think of them at the mo. Karen

Hiya Dee Woman in Black made me jump out of my skin as well, great though wasn't it? Lynda

Hi Your Maj *curtsey* Yes I loved Blood Brothers too...one of my all time favourites...! Hated 'Cats' and didnt like 'Chicago' much'.I also love Panto...but now the children are grown up, I never get to go!!! Maybe we could have a GR Panto outing??? Have a soft spot for 'Oliver' as it was the last theatre trip (Palladium) we took my mum to see before she died. Woman in Black was great too. Made me jump out of my skin. I also LOVE the Buddy Holly Story (second half is better than the first), Grease, and Blues Brothers....they really get you bopping in the aisles! Dee x

Well I went to see Elmer the elephant this afternoon with my 5 year old Grandson, what a joy it was to watch the children enjoy the play. The play was held in the library, a traveling theatre came to perform, just 2 people, but it held all the childrens attention for the hour, magical. Think all children should be introduced to the theatre at an early age, watching there faces losing themselves in the production was wonderful. LYnda

Off on Friday to take my 5 year old Grandson to see Elmer the Elephant, on the travelling wonderbus, anyone else seen it? Lynda

Yer Maj I was just giving some ideas of shows that can be seen shortly. I have seen these before but rarely get tired of the music. Unlike films where you can buy or hire the DVD you cannot get recordings of stage shows so it is always nice to go back to relive the first time seen, and there are one or two which are so fab that I could see daily - top one being Crazy For You.

Blimey Joe, you've seen a lot. I love the theatre too. Like to see a show a few times if I can, always think you miss bits first time round, then by the 3rd time you've really got it! A show I saw a few of times 'Up West' was called A slice of saturday night, about some bouncers and the club they run, think it was set in the 60's fabulous show, a musical, very funny, laughed all the way through. Anyone else ever get to see it? Lynda

I have always loved amateur theatre and now with limited money I still find it is the one part of theatreland where you can see a good show for nothing like the prices that are expected in West End. I also believe that the majority of the amateur companies are equal to the 'professionals' and many of the pros do encourage amateurs and also direct etc., So next time you think of spending a fortune in the West End just think that for a fraction of the cost you can see an A1 musical in a theatre near to whever you are - and throw in some fish and chips later and still come out cheaper and singing in the rain - some of the shows coming before end June include : King and I Sidmouth Sweet Charity Coventry Music Man Petersfield Oklahoma ! Cirencester Anything Goes Blackpool Brigadoon Christchurch South Pacific Bracknell West Side Story Luton Hello Dolly Stevenage Camelot Cromer My Fair Lady Eastbourne Me & My Girl Bournemouth 42nd Street Cheltenham Carousel Plymouth & loads more .......

Hi all, Well I'm back from my 'jolly' now - Starlight Express at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton - it was brilliant - very energetic, very colourful, wonderful performances by the whole cast. We were all given 3D glasses to use because there were some bits of film to watch and I'd never used them before - well - they are amazing - thought things were gonna hit me!!! All in all I would recommend the show 5* Lucy x

I am very excited!!! Went to a May Fayre the other day and managed to win the 'name the cuddly cat' competition! Prize also included 2 tickets to see any play at the Kenneth Moore Theatre in Ilford. Will be going with a girl friend to see 'On the Razzle' - a comedy by Tom Stoppard adapted from an original Austrian play! Going on 1st July, something to look forward to!! Wonder if anyone else has ever seen/heard of it?? Maz. XX

Sorry Lynda - just checked with hubby and he doesn't know it. This will at least bring it to the top though in case anyone else has seen the play :)) Chrissie x

Anybody seen'You never can tell' A Bernard Shaw play? It's on locally in September and wondered whether to book it. Lynda

Am excited now...going to see Starlight Express next Saturday and really looking forward to it. Lucy x

Hello everyone, Went to see Miss Saigon last night at the new (ish) theatre in Milton Keynes (which is excellent by the way). Hadn't seen it before, and didn't really know the story. Very impressed... good performances by the whole cast, especially the chap who played 'The Engineer'. Excellent stage management/props, the use of a screen to show the helicoptor was very effective. For anyone that hasn't seen it... very sad ending !! Very emotional moment for many there I think. Paul

Hiya all Haven't been to the theatre for a while now, but see you all talking about Miss Saigon, can't wait for it to come locally. Saw it in the West End 3 times, once with a tour of backstage, remarkable it was. If you get a chance to see it you MUST go if you can, very sad, but beautiful music. It is based on Madam Butterfly. Lynda

Thanks Lucy - perhaps I'll risk it then:))

Chrissie - I would urge you to see Miss Saigon, the ending isn't the bit that had me crying - it was the opening scene of part 2 - blubbed me eyes out I did!!!! But I also noticed most of the males in there were sniffing well too! Lucy x

Being serious. We recently saw'Jail house rock'. I am not an Elvis fan but the show was so good.

Went to see the mousetrap. It was the ..AAAARGHH!!!!

Don't apologise Lucy - that was really interesting. I would like to see Miss Saigon but I'm worried about the sad ending:))