Posted: 12/27/15 at 7:05pm
Here is the link to watch the Gypsy london show w/o passwords or logins
which will be up for 29 days:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b06t3shd/gypsy-live-from-the-savoy-theatre
to watch this if you live outside the UK, you will also need to add the app
www.hola.org
so bbc thinks you are in the UK!
fantastic production, performance and recording!
Updated On: 12/28/15 at 07:05 PM
Posted: 12/27/15 at 7:13pm
BBC iPlayer TV programmes are available to play in the UK only. Find out why.
If you are in the UK and see this message please read this advice.
Is there a way around that?
Posted: 12/27/15 at 7:15pm
I was about to post the same.
Posted: 12/27/15 at 7:39pm
ljay889 said: "BBC iPlayer TV programmes are available to play in the UK only. Find out why.
If you are in the UK and see this message please read this advice.
Download a browser extension or plugin that will allow you to shift you IP address to the UK. I used TunnelBear for Chrome.
Is there a way around that?
"
Posted: 12/27/15 at 7:49pm
whoever is outside of the UK and uses Chrome can install the plugin "Hola" that can change your VPN to anywhere. After installing, just change your location to UK. I'm watching now, so far it's amazing1!!!!
Posted: 12/27/15 at 8:41pm
Yep.Used Hola and watching it now.
Posted: 12/27/15 at 8:42pm
eh. I'll wait for a torrent.
Posted: 12/27/15 at 9:07pm
yes
i signed up for the free version hola first!
i think this will be up other places soon as well!
Posted: 12/27/15 at 9:25pm
I am editing because I finally made it through the whole thing.
Updated On: 12/30/15 at 09:25 PM
Posted: 12/27/15 at 9:32pm
It was wonderful to see this today! Thanks for posting the links. 
Hola will work as an extension for Chrome or you can download it separately - it works every time. I use it for ITV to watch Coronation Street - you have to disable your ad blocker on ITV, though, but the cute commercials are worth watching!
Posted: 12/27/15 at 11:11pm
Great show. They did a fine job filming it, and the Hola.org extension worked well except toward thd end when it was buffering a lot. I uninstalled it afterwards.
Posted: 12/28/15 at 1:15am
I thought it was great. Hola worked perfectly. I really hope this gets a DVD release
Posted: 12/28/15 at 2:03am
Just finished it. For the most part I really loved it. I loved the set, costumes and staging a lot. While I really liked Imelda, I do think her performance probably works better live - it's such a HUGE theatrical interpretation it came across a bit over-the-top on my little computer screen, in my opinion. Was Gypsy's strip rushed/abbreviated or is it always that short? Something about it felt shorter and less impactful than normal to me, and it's such a pivotal scene/montage. Maybe I was just underwhelmed with Laura Pulver...
I've also realized now having seen several top-notch productions of Gypsy (like many on here) that I've become super critical of any new production I see, just an observation.
Updated On: 12/28/15 at 02:03 AM
Posted: 12/28/15 at 5:42am
It definitely had something missing compared to seeing it live. The atmosphere in the theatre was just incredible. Also, I don't think that some of the jokes landed as well on screen as they did in the theatre.
The Strip was cut down for this production. I really wish that it hadn't been as I absolutely love Lara's interpretation of Louise. I loved the gradual transformation during The Strip, each successive section being slightly less awkward than the one before it.
Posted: 12/28/15 at 10:13am
Posted: 12/28/15 at 10:36am
The images with the overture were fantastic.
But, ugh, I had to turn it off before the five minute mark. A real disservice is done to live theatre when it's filmed. I found that opening scene excruciating.
Posted: 12/28/15 at 11:12am
broadwaysfguy said: "Gypsy's up on youtube already
Enjoy everybody!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHdCUf-JuvQ
It seems like it isn't complete. It's 20 minutes shorter than the actual broadcast on BBC's website. Also, Everything's Coming Up Roses is missing
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Posted: 12/28/15 at 11:27am
I'm watching it now. But, the strobe effect switch from young to older didn't come off as well as it does in the theatre. Mild disappointment as that is one of my most favorite "changes" I've seen in the theatre.
Posted: 12/28/15 at 11:29am
What an entertaining production. Loved it.
Posted: 12/28/15 at 11:31am
In true Festivus spirit, here is my airing of grievances:
* What a small orchestra. I mean, I understand budgetary concerns, but you don't highlight what we already hear from the high-quality sound by cutting to a keyboardist playing the synthesizer patch substituting for an instrument.
* While we're talking about the music, the "Overture" is drastically cut. Really? You couldn't fit in a few more backstage activities to fill time?? One of the most famous overtures of all time, and it's cut to... why, it's gotta be less than a minute! Really???
* Wow, they're taking this thing at the pace of a bat out of hell. Every book scene is rushed and frenetic... I mean, should we really be at "I had a dream..." just over 10-and-a-half minutes in? Slow down, wouldja please?? Let a moment land! It's hard to judge how anyone is doing when they're racing through the material like they've gotta be done in time for tea. I sure hope they don't perform it like that every night. The pace is doing no one favors, least of all Imelda Staunton, who makes me nostalgic for Bette Midler's performance.
More when I have thoughts.
Posted: 12/28/15 at 11:34am
Aargh. I skipped ahead and You Gotta Get A Gimmick is cut short - just a bit of the beginning and then to the end of the song.
Posted: 12/28/15 at 11:43am
Mr. Musical said: "it seems like it isn't complete. It's 20 minutes shorter than the actual broadcast on BBC's website. Also, Everything's Coming Up Roses is missing
Youre right mr musical.
the version on bbc4 is 2hours 16 minutes
guess you cant trust everything on youtube!!!!
I have seen this posted to several torrents sites if someone wants to download from there, or again they can watch the full show on bbc4 if they use hola or some other service to make it look like they are browsing from the UK!
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Posted: 12/28/15 at 12:25pm
Whoever posted that YouTube link MINUS "Everything's Coming Up Roses" should be shot.
Posted: 12/28/15 at 12:34pm
It actually skipped several songs, including Little Lamb and Small World... odd
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