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Comment on Review- Cabaret by Steph

Steph — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:20:01 +0000

Really sorry to triple post on here but I wish I could have had the option to preview my comment before posting. My first line should have started ‘I cannot agree with…’. Ignore the word ‘more’. Again, sorry.

Comment on Review- Cabaret by Steph

Steph — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:15:59 +0000

Apologies, my first line should have read I CANNOT agree more. I can’t amend my original post.

Comment on Review- Cabaret by Steph

Steph — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:15:20 +0000

I cannot agree more with those comments above that are so degrading of the show. I personally loved it and would happily have gone again but it was sold out in my town, I went to the matinee today and tonight’s show was the last.
Unless you are an experienced drama critique I don’t know how you can say what a performance was like on a professional level.
A performance is as good as the person watching it felt it was. If people didn’t like it they would have walked out and certainly wouldn’t given all the applause that the show got when I was there today. Yes there was a lot of sexual reference in the show, far more ‘in your face’ than in the film where it is (for the most part anyway) implied. But this was done with a lot of humour and I found it most entertaining.
If anyone is offended by the content then I say ‘what were you doing going to see it in the first place’? The film itself tells a story of a Germany where sexual depravity, prostitution, titilating dancing and raunchy cabaret shows are common in a pre WWII Germany. So after watching the film with Liza Minelli last night before I went today I was fully aware of what I would be seeing. I had no pre-conceptions of ‘how well’ I ‘thought’ the cast should have done it and I was not at all disappointed.
You can’t please all the people all the time I am afraid. And if it came to my home town again I would certainly see this show!

Comment on Cast: His Dark Materials by Erin

Erin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:59:42 +0000

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Meredith — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:59:08 +0000

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Joseph — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:58:29 +0000

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Comment on Gates Of Gold shines at Library by snooker cue

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Comment on Review - Peter Pan by Waltman

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Comment on Review- Cabaret by maryvan

maryvan — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:51:37 +0000

Two nites ago in twinkly New Brighton(hardly noted for theatrical endeavours!)The Floral Pavillion hosted & enhanced the intimate nite club atmosphere of this memorable production.An energetic company compensated for the sadly worn Wayne Sleep,whose performance leaned heavily towards widow twankyesque panto;completely missing the cruel, sadistic elements of an M.C who characterises cold,germanic indifference.Whilst clearly a “trouper ” of the old school,his shambling leaden stage presence,decried the adage that”the show must go on”and left me wondering if he was actually in need of medical intervention?
Despite chequered casting in other roles;Zimmerman & Logan as Schneider & Schulz, stole the show for me,with understated performances and singing laced with genuinely moving pathos,their efforts added essential counterpoint.
Leading lady Siobahn also impressed,demonstrating the potential her vocal quality indicates for her long term career.
Very enjoyable.

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WebFrukt — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:21:24 +0000

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