General Chat

Hi Veronica Glad you enjoyed your trip. I saw Sheila Hancock in a play, can't remember it's name because it was long ago, it was about a school. Haven't heard of the Anniversary, but if I get a chance I will see it, she is a very good actress I think, so I'm sure her performance was great. Lynda

Veronica, The critics and I very often disagree. What is their job again??? If I like it , I lkie it.. end of story. Deanna

We just missed David Essex and , the two leads were played by UNDERSTUDIES....they were brilliant. They both got standing ovations. Deanna

Deanna. Oh yes! Evita. I think it is my favourite of all. I saw the show many years ago with David Essex and Elaine Page. Know all the tuns by heart!

Oh NO! That sounds like we were busy in the back row!!! Actually we went to Dublin to see it for the weekend! - LOL! And it turned out to be a very expensive weekend in the long run! Joan.

Well Joan you got your moneys worth then :))) I have seen Les Mis, but saw it a week after Miss Saigon, and shouldn't have gone so soon after, as I still had Miss Saigon music going round my head. Liked it but want to see it again so I can really appreciate it. Never came back from any Theatre with an extra though, nice one :))

Yes Lynda ,great thread idea! I've seen Cats & We will Rock You. Both good. Only trouble is, 2 of us went to see Cats and 3 came back, if you catch my drift. Hes 14 now and called Andrew , (maybe partly i n tribute to A. L-W!) I would love to see Les Miserables but the music always makes me cry, and the family is big enough now anyhow. Joan.

Anybody ever see a musical called A slice of Saturday night? It was such fun. I often arrange a coach party for all our friends to go and did this show twice, it was such a laugh, and when you came out of the theatre you felt good all over. Lynda

Saw Evita in London, years ago. Went with my friends, about 10 of us.We made a day of it Brilliant Myhubby and I go to local theatres when there is anything we want to see.Love it Deanna

OH I LOVED BLOOD BROTHERS!! Also liked Les Mis, Buddy, Saturday Night Fever... Thought Grease was pretty disappointing. becx

If anyone lives near Scarborough, there are some great plays put on at the Stephen Joseph Theatre (run by Alan Ayckbourn). We have just booked a small break in April and will be able to see 2 different plays while we are there. One in the round and one in the McCarthy. Sorry Lynda - didn't mean to hog your thread - it's just a favourite subject of ours as we go to the theatre a lot. Mainly Amateur as we do it ourselves. Will go now (I promise):)))) Chrissie x

Hi Anne it's Woman in Black, only know because my son bought tickets for us to see it, small cast but quite gripping. Jack I also loved Phantom had the same effect on me as it did you. I have seen it twice and the second time was as good as the first. Deanna I saw Madam Butterfly, got the last ticket, so went on my own but loved it. Lynda

Blood brothers, les miserables, Cats, Me and My Girl, Joseph Loved them all. I love theatre, even amateur theatre. Saw Blood brothers for the third time last oct/Nov time, still enjoyed it. Ann Glos

Jack Do you live near Hull Truck Theatre then? We have been a couple of times and we love the intimate informality. Will be sorry when they move to new premises, although we got lost both times and had to ring the theatre to guide us in :)))) Chrissie

What a great idea for a thread Lynda. I have to dash now but will have to rope hubby in later. It is his field of knowledge more than mine. He did say 'Journeys End' is an old play but a good one. Chrissie

I love Carmen too but, my fav is Madam Butterfly. Went to see it AGAIN last year. Beautiful. Deanna

The best I have seen is Phanton of the opera, it made the hair on the back of my neck stand on end. I would definately see it again. Chicago is good but exactly the same as the film. I saw Disneys Beauty and the Beast about 3 years ago and that was excellent. I love going to the theatre! I have also seen some shows in our local theatre John Godbers 'Bouncers' is hilarious and 'Shakers is very funny too' Jack x

My son went to see Blood Brothers and my daughter saw Lady in Black or is it Woman in Black, they are on my list to go and see, l've seen a few shows but l think l liked the Lion King the best it is fabulous. Anne

I Love the theatre as well for the scenery, when I went to see Miss Saigon and they had a helicopter on stage I was amazed. went to see it 3 times and once went on a backstage tour, it was so interesting. Blood Brothers was so emotional, saw that 3 times and cried each time, even after I told myself, it's not real you see them get up after the performance! but that shows what good acting it is. Lynda

Joan! I think Stones in His Pockets is the most wonderful play. Ive seen it three times!! Havent seen the other, though. Yes, I am very lucky. I will let you know how it is and sing you a few arias!!