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Went to see Rachaels Cafe- The Play at  recently also saw the simon callow show tuesdays at telco which I thout would be similar but whereas Rachaels story was positive and quite uplifting, this was very sad and depressing.  I'm happy to see these issues being tackled in the theatre but am sure the transcended community will benefit far more from the light handed way that Lucy dancer has used here.
I wish that this sympathetically written and beautifully acted play had a better venue which it so richly deserves.

Can’t wait for former Dorothy Sophie Evans' very first solo show in London next Thursday (4^th Oct) and would love to see you there  http://www.royalalbe...ns/default.aspx

Has anyone on this forum been to this theatre? Quite curious what it's like and thinking about trying to go to Danger! Memory before it finishes on Saturday.

Can't remember there being a specific thread for this sort of thing.  So who've you spotted in the audience at the theatre?  Have you sat directly next to anyone famous?

Off the top of my head:
Lenny Henry at Hairspray
Brian Paddick at a cabaret table in La Cage
John Hurt and Kilroy at His Girl Friday (NT) - they weren't together!
Tom Stoppard at ...some trace of her (NT)
James Corden at House of Bernada Alba (NT)
Anne Marie Duff watching James McAvoy in Three Days of Rain
Simon Amstell at Some Girls (watching friend Catherine Tate)
Charles Dance watching Piaf
Michael Billington watching and reviewing Entertaining Mr Sloane

Duncan, on 26 April 2013 - 11:44 PM, said:

And leaving it on their battered corpse as a warning to others? I like it.

It only had no noms because the judges couldn't get in to see it... we all know the truth of the matter is it's sold out till July....

wickedgrin, on 04 March 2013 - 12:29 AM, said:

Do you not have paid holiday in your job then? I should get onto your union pronto if that's the case.

What a horribly selfish turn this topic has taken. I often attend the theatre with a patent who suffers asthma. Theatres are old dusty buildings and a lot of the stalls sections are actually underground. Even the damp in the air that a person blessed with regular breathing would never notice can cause unintentional coughing fits. Consider the struggles of others before moaning about them.

If we are going there - I bumped into (literally) Matt Lucas in the Toilets at Hair on Broadway

Obviously you are entitled to your opinion on this but so are all the bloggers (who should just stop writing according to you) and the people who actually enjoy reading the various blogs.

I am a blogger myself, however I usually don't put links to my blog on here (unless you count the link in my profil). Why do I blog? Quite simple: Because I enjoy writing and I love writing about my main passion which happens to be theatre. My blog consists of reviews and some interviews with performers. I sometimes write about general things that I feel are worth a mention (my blog post about the WOS Awards actually made it on here - and no,  it wasn't me who posted the link).

I don't want to be a professional writer, I don't want to be famous - I just enjoy writing. Obviously it's great if people enjoy my reviews, interviews and such. But I'm not expecting anyone to be interested - anyone who thinks my blog is a waste of time can just ignore it.

I’ve been fortunate to see A Chorus Line already and I absolutely love it. Having never seen the show before and only knowing a few of the songs I was not sure what to expect but I enjoyed every second of it. I’ve seen a lot of West End shows and the energy and talent of the cast I would say is unsurpassed. Such is the show that each performer has to be a triple threat with acting, singing and dancing and the entire cast are amazing.
The standout performances for me include John Partridge as Zach; he has unique star quality and stage presence. His acting is fantastic and he moves from Zach in the strong, tough director mode to the caring, emotionally complex human Zach effortlessly and wonderfully. I love that he is involved in several of the dance numbers as his dancing is phenomenal.
Scarlett Strallen as Cassie is also fantastic, her solo dance is a beauty to behold, all at once strong and sensual whilst maintaining the fragility and emotion of Cassie in that moment; beautiful. Leigh Zimmerman as Sheila has the audience in the palm of her hand and delivers some of the best and funniest one-liners with aplomb. Victoria Hamilton-Barritt also gives stunning renditions of ‘Nothing’ and ‘What I did for Love’. I also adore Gary Wood’s portrayal of Paul; his monologue describing his childhood and youth is performed beautifully, retrained yet emotional, I was totally captivated by his performance.
I was lucky enough to see Marvin Hamlisch perform with Idina Menzel in 2011, a wonderfully charismatic and talented man, this new revival of A Chorus line with his gorgeous score is a credit to his memory. I cannot wait to see the show again.

A relative of mine flew down from Scotland for the weekend with her boyfriend. He had corporate tickets for the olympics and she did the touristy type things including going to two shows and shopping. They met up between events for a meal and a few drinks so everyones a winner.

Although initially worried when I realised I'd booked theatre tickets during the Olympics, I'm now looking forward to going in on Saturday!

I'm hosting a reading of a new play and wondering if anyone has any advice on how to invite producers along. I've invited the major new writing producing houses in London (National, Royal Court, Soho Theatre, etc.) and had a good response, but just want to increase the chances of it being taken on by someone. Are there forums for freelance Off-West End producers, and is it worth emailing top-level West End producers or not?

blackoutpete, on 11 May 2013 - 07:29 AM, said:

In a few thousand million years the sun will swell up and everything humanity has achieved on Earth will be reduced to isolated atoms drifting through space. In that context, everything we do is a waste of time. But from a more parochial point of view this thread has been interesting enough to run into three pages in as many days, and we always like to hear from people about their own shows.

I actually thought ejector seats would be a great idea, or ones that swallow people up into the floor, like a trapdoor. First warning your seat vibrates, next BAM! down you go

I applaud the fact they are prepared to stick up for themselves - good luck to them.

lesterf, on 27 February 2013 - 02:42 PM, said:

What you say makes no sense. The whole point of the show is to get the audience to connect with these 'faceless' ensemble members but this would never happen if there were the proverbial falling chandeliers and helicopters taking off to disctract us. When I saw the show last week, the whole audience was drawn in to point that at times you could hear a pin drop in the auditorium. The moment at the end when the lights around the proscenium came on (the simplest stage effect imaginable) produced a gasp and a cheer because it was like a tension had been released.  This is simply one of the most moving and at times devastating musicals in the West End at the moment...and you write it off because it doesn't have a flying car.

If 2013 audiences struggle with A Chorus Line then I think it says more about how lazy and fickle we have all become rather than how dated this show is.

Yet again... Hilarious results. Mel C best supporting actress... Anything Sheridan does will win for her.. If she read her shopping list onstage she'd win best actress.

Steve10086, on 12 February 2013 - 11:55 AM, said:

I think it helps if you understand that when they say it's a sell out they mean it in the sense of having abandoned any semblance of artistic integrity in a desperate attempt to keep a couple of flagging careers from going under.