Billy Elliot The Musical- Page 50

[Caroline-Q-or-TBoo]

Posted: 10/14/05 at 12:31pm

i just think that it's sick that we are arguing over three children in a show. We have to remember that they're just kids... they're all different and they all have their own different strengths. comparing them is like comparing apples to oranges because they each have a different variation of the show, tailer made to fit their needs. So basically, i don't really think they (the three boys) compare each other and i don't think it's fair that we do too...

not sure if that made sense

[Charlotte]

Posted: 10/14/05 at 12:50pm

It upsets and offends me to read messages on this forum about young, extremely. talented perfomrers. being clsely associated with a stage school i understand (as many knowledgable people on here seem to) the ammount of hard work that goes into any show, not to mention one in the west end and of this calibre. i know we are trying to ignore this but i feel that the perpetrator should hear from a child perfomrer how hard these shows are as he obviously has no clue, nor any respect. Shows are such hard work and all of the children in this show from ballet girls to billys are incredible. and no im no robot- im not a regular poster on this board but uv hit a nerve here and i sincerely hope you realise.
Sorry to ramble
Thankyou everyone else for all the fantastic posstive commments.
many Thanks
Charlotte x

[loopy_lucy_loo]

Posted: 10/14/05 at 1:52pm

if we just ignore MF and LM maybe they will get bored and just go away

Updated On: 10/14/05 at 01:52 PM

[Pegasus]

Posted: 10/14/05 at 2:35pm

To the boys who will audition for Billy and Michael tomorrow! Show those casting people what you've got and shock and impress them with your skills and talents!!!

And most of all - have fun!

[hazelbear]

Posted: 10/14/05 at 3:54pm

I have been reading this board since i saw the show back in september. I saw it on a saterday evening and geogre maguire was playing billy. I thought he was amazing. I hate seeing people be horrible to george and james because what i saw was amazing, it totally took my breath away. I understand that people have favourites(I don't because I have only seen George) but don't be nasty to the others. They have worked just as hard as Liam and don't desirve to be put down.

[Caroline-Q-or-TBoo]

Posted: 10/14/05 at 6:35pm

welcome to the boards! you'll find a lot more than just Billy Elliot talk here, and, hell, who knows: maybe you'll become a fan of other musicals!

lol!

welcome!

[AlexL]

Posted: 10/14/05 at 7:43pm

I don't think LM deserves what critisism he's been getting, as mostly MF is the problem now. LM has been providing some info as to the status of the OCR and actors in the show--thanks.

[Caroline-Q-or-TBoo]

Posted: 10/14/05 at 7:44pm

ah, i've got no problems with LM... his posts are mainly Liam centric but he doesn't insult anyone else.

MF... eh....

[Caroline-Q-or-TBoo]

Posted: 10/14/05 at 7:48pm

since the thread has reached 50 page we Billy Elliot fans need a name. Rent fans have Rentheads, wicked fans have ozians (or something like that) piazza fans have enLIGHTenists (or something like that)

so.. here is what i propose. send me an PM with your suggestion for the Billy Elliot fan Fan name and when i've got a fair amount (say the deadline is ONE WEEK) i'll post them all and then we'll vote!

[AlexL]

Posted: 10/14/05 at 7:53pm

Hmmm...something with "BE yourself" where "BE" stands for Billy Elliot? OK, that's not good for a short fan name...uh...hmm.

Good idea, though. We need a clever name.

[BillyFan2]

Posted: 10/15/05 at 2:16am

Well, I've suspected for a while that L.M and Musical Fan were one and the same person but the following thread pretty much confirms it http://www.whatsonstage.com/dforum/download_thread.php?site=whatsonstagecom&bn=whatsonstagecom_performers&thread=1127643571&first=1129242608&last=1126971587

[Alan Roger]

Posted: 10/15/05 at 4:17am

Don't I just know it considering the amount of sileage from him that has come in my direction. Nice piece of detective work and monitoring Billy Fan 2.
I see the price of the show programme has now gone up to £5 (inflation?) and they still can't get it right. The write up about Joey Philips (Michael) is the write up about Leon!! So poor Joey's credits do not get a mention. As it is important that every performer is valued and their past achievements recognised I suggest that this print run is pulped as soon as possible or at least an insert correcting this misinformation. As a former proof reader I suggest also more diligence by the management staff to check for these glaring errors.
I know it is important also to be up to date but I could not help feeling sorry that all the pictures of James have been removed from the centrefold collage. They might have left one to recognise his dynamic contribution to the success of this show.

[w_tanoto]

Posted: 10/15/05 at 5:28am

Well, that's a revealing.... What kind of person is he (LM aka MF) anyway? I thought there's a link in this site to report abuse, but I haven't use it yet

How did you know that the price of the programme is going up?
Few days ago (wednesday), when I watched Liam for the first time, it was still £4

Updated On: 10/15/05 at 05:28 AM

[Alan Roger]

Posted: 10/15/05 at 6:21am

Friday night with Leon and Joey they were charging £5.

[jczelyph]

Posted: 10/15/05 at 6:54am

Do we have any more information of when the OLC will be released?

[w_tanoto]

Posted: 10/15/05 at 7:18am

The last time I heard from the theatre about the OCR releae date is November 21st. But, there's possibility it will be released inside the theatre only on 24th october

[MUSICALS FAN]

Posted: 10/15/05 at 7:22am

glad to see the prog has finally been changed with the pics of james removed. this prog is well worth the extra pound



I AM NOT LM

[Mad About Billy]

Posted: 10/15/05 at 9:49am

Anyone know if the video for electricity waas ever released. I know you can watch it on elton johns website, but somehow thats not quite the same as being in possession of it.

Also i support the campaign which i have just started for MF to get a life and get over liam. I would be very glad if others would join my Campaign!

[AlexL]

Posted: 10/15/05 at 10:13am

You pay an extra pound for a mixed-up program just because it doesn't have James in it, MF? And you think that this is just stating your opinion?

[w_tanoto]

Posted: 10/15/05 at 10:14am

Link about stephen daldry
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Daldry

I support the campaign which "mad about billy" have just started for MF to get a life and get over liam.

[XxGEMxX]

Posted: 10/15/05 at 11:13am

I support the campaign too!!
Updated On: 10/15/05 at 11:13 AM

[hazelbear]

Posted: 10/15/05 at 11:23am

Has anyone got any photos from the new programme. Are there any new ones of george and liam?

[Alan Roger]

Posted: 10/15/05 at 1:22pm

No new pictures of George and Liam just inserts of Leon and Joey
where James and Ashley were in the collage plus a full page picture of the final moment of the encore dance with Leon and Joey lifted aloft.
Otherwise the cover is the same and most of the rest of the programme the same except for Leon replacing James with his credits in the Billy section and Joey replacing Ashley in the Michael section along with the error referred to earlier. I am sorry that an opportunity was missed to update Liam's picture in the Billy section as the current photo of him must have been taken when he was eleven and bears little resemblance as he has matured and changed accordingly.
Personally I think the £1 increase in the programme cost is a bit of a rip off as the show must be well in profit given its continual sell out performances.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 10/15/05 at 2:19pm

I would like to clarify something here - I have read the 'LM' posts on the other site and they are most definately not me. Do not get that person mixed up with me - whatever I have said in the past on this board, I am not abusive in the language that I use as is this other 'LM' on the other site.

[w_tanoto]

Posted: 10/15/05 at 3:06pm

Any good news on the OCR?