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[Titan]

According to Baz the new revival is aiming for Autumn 2013 and Damian Lewis being considered for Bill

[paplazaroo]

interesting! I saw Damian networking at the NT when I went to see The Magistrate, I just happened to be there the night where all the supporters of the theatre get a free ticket and reception. I'm assuming he was networking, he could have just been going to see the play, it did get me thinking about him looking for a london role. If Brannagh and Mcavoy weren't already on it I'd have suggested he go for a Macbeth with a super sexy Lena Headey (who was also at the NT) as Lady Mac. It would be great to have him in a musical, they should do Company and cast him as Bobby and Mandy Patinkin as Larry. Although. back on topic, Me and My Girl would be fun, I wonder if it might have dated a bit too much though, may not get the riotous reception it did with Robert Lindsay in 1980s, was that the last west end revival?

[Titan]

i love the show but i just dont find Damian has any charm as an actor, and bill needs to be endearing. still will be interesting if it comes off.  its a great show and the old fashioned shows seek to be doing well at the moment, its great escapism which a lot of people need at the moment

[Jon]

I like Damian Lewis but he's not who I envision as Bill, wonder what theatres they are looking at if the production goes ahead.

[Titan]

savoy would be a good fit

[Jamiem]

Titan, on 04 January 2013 - 01:41 PM, said:

savoy would be a good fit

He's not free from homeland til November
It could be the lyric
Or perhaps back to where it started?

[Jon]

I'm guessing you either referring to The Victoria Palace where it did start back in 1937, The Lyric seems too small for a show like Me and My Girl.

[MrBarnaby]

Which Strallen will be Sally?

[QuincyMD]

Bert

[The Glenbuck Laird]

I loved this programme, an 80's tv classic. Although I am not sure Damian Lewis has the charm to play the Richard O'Sullivan role?