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Priscilla Qotd - Understudies

Started by Palatio, Jan 09 2010 09:49 AM

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#1 Palatio

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Posted 09 January 2010 - 09:49 AM

Has anyone seen any of the principals' u/s at this yet?

I am seeing the show again next month and that week I go Mark Insco is on as Bernadette and Craig Ryder as Tick. I love seeing understudies - always great to have a different slant on things - but has anyone seen any of these particularly?

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#2 Mark_21

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Posted 09 January 2010 - 10:38 AM

I've seen Craig as Tick and he was alot better than Jason!! Never seen Mark but I've heard positive things about his take on the role! Enjoy

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#3 Guest_Happy days_*

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Posted 09 January 2010 - 04:33 PM

I've seen Craig and Mark. Craig was fantastic, much better than Jason, so look forward to that - plus, his relationship with Oliver comes off as a completely different kettle of fish because of the age difference between him and Jason. Mark was a mess (kept tripping over and missing lines) though he has a nice singing voice, but that was very early on in his first ever run as Bernadette, so I'm sure he's much better now!

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Posted 09 January 2010 - 05:45 PM

I've seen Craig. He's fantastic!

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Posted 09 January 2010 - 06:07 PM

I have seen Craig who was wonderful. Really really outstanding.

I also saw Jon Tsouras as Felicia on another occasion. Boy is he one heck of a hot guy and was very good in the role.

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Posted 09 January 2010 - 06:53 PM

I think Jon has only been on once or possibly twice - you're lucky, Marie. Would love to have seen his take!

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Posted 09 January 2010 - 09:45 PM

I've seen Craig a couple of times and he was fantastic as Tick/Mitzi. I wasn't so sold on Matthew Cole as Adam/Felicia - when I saw him he seemed to be impersonating Oliver Thornton rather than trying to make the part his own. I have also seen Clive Carter's u/s twice - thought he was OK first time round but really noticed how 'flat' and one-dimensional he was on the 2nd occasion.

I've never seen Tony Sheldon's u/s and tbh I don't really want to! What dates is TS off in Feb? Seeing as he leaves in early March I'm quite surprised he's got a week off between now and then.

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#8 Ella

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Posted 10 January 2010 - 02:49 AM

I absolutely adore Craig Ryder is Tick/Mitzi. Whenever he's playing the role I always try to book to see him especially as he's wonderful to watch/listen to.

I really like Mark Inscoe as Bernadette too. I know Tony is a hard act to follow but I think Mark does really well in the role.

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Posted 10 January 2010 - 09:46 AM

This is such a tedious predictable production. Bright big costumes are hardly original and loud disco anthems have been done before. The cast is ok if uninspiring and the show itself is a weak version of a reasonably decent film. I was so bored sitting through the show I nearly fell asleep.

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Posted 10 January 2010 - 03:00 PM

I saw Craig Ryder as Tick/Mitzi and absolutely loved him. I will make sure to see him again. Jon Tsouras does a great job as Felicia but can't really compete with Oliver Thornton. Matthew Cole is ok but as it was said earlier, he doesn't really make Felicia his own.

I'd like to see Mark Inscoe's Bernadette - it is difficult to fill Tony's shoes, but looks like he has the potential.