#276
Posted: 3/20/09 at 10:38pm
Repeat business already! Now that is a good sign.
'Priscilla Queen Of The Desert- The Musical'- Palace Theatre — Page 12
#277
Posted: 3/21/09 at 4:51am
I sat in the audience for the first 2 weeks in Sydney in October 2006 and can assure you Tony Sheldon was as much a stand out then as he is now ... I dont think they can catch him ! Dont get me wrong I completely understand what your saying but I didnt want you to think he ONLY stood out because of his 'head start' - Tony is exceedingly brilliant regardless :)
"Of course, sometimes I get carried away"
#278
Posted: 3/21/09 at 4:33pm
No, I didn't mean he only stands out because he's more familiar with the role, there's obviously much more to it than that... I re-watched the film after seeing the musical and it just reinforced how good Tony Sheldon is as Bernadette - I know it's a totally different medium, but I found his portrayal of the character much more believable and sympathetic than Terrence Stamp's.
On reflection it's probably Bernadette who gives the show its real gravitas. As well as a lot of its laughs!
I was also very impressed with Oliver Thornton - it will be very interesting to read the reviews. I said to my friend at the time that he could be the UK's answer to Cheyenne Jackson. :p
On reflection it's probably Bernadette who gives the show its real gravitas. As well as a lot of its laughs!
I was also very impressed with Oliver Thornton - it will be very interesting to read the reviews. I said to my friend at the time that he could be the UK's answer to Cheyenne Jackson. :p
Seen some shows in my time....
#279
Posted: 3/21/09 at 4:53pm
I. too, was completly bowled over by Olivers performance. I remember seeing this meek and shy young guy on stage at the launch and thing he would never carry that part off!
He is a sensation!
As for Mr Sheldon, well his pay day will come along on awards day when he will need a new handbag to carry them all home in!
He is a sensation!
As for Mr Sheldon, well his pay day will come along on awards day when he will need a new handbag to carry them all home in!
#280
Posted: 3/21/09 at 5:21pm
I met Oliver Thornton briefly after the show and he is SO different to the OTT character he plays. I actually thought he'd come over from the original Australian production until I read his bio during the interval.
Hopefully he and his co-stars will receive their deserved recognition (short-term) and rewards (long-term).
Hopefully he and his co-stars will receive their deserved recognition (short-term) and rewards (long-term).
Seen some shows in my time....
#281
Posted: 3/21/09 at 6:16pm
Oliver Thornton as the UKs Cheyenne Jackson??!! NO! Sorry, but no. Although hes great in this no question, watch Oliver in other roles and you wouldnt say that.
#282
Posted: 3/21/09 at 7:14pm
OK.....! It was only a casual observation based on seeing Mr Jackson in Xanadu last year and Mr Thornton in Priscilla this year - haven't seen either of them in anything else.
But I stand by what I said - I was very impressed by OT's performance and I will be interested to see what the reviews are like. I'd also be interested to hear what Antipodean fans of the show make of his portrayal of Adam/Felicia compared to previous incarnations.
But I stand by what I said - I was very impressed by OT's performance and I will be interested to see what the reviews are like. I'd also be interested to hear what Antipodean fans of the show make of his portrayal of Adam/Felicia compared to previous incarnations.
Seen some shows in my time....
#283
Posted: 3/21/09 at 7:19pm
Totally agree with you there....
After seeing Cheyenne in Xanadu and more recently Oliver in Priscilla, I can see huge similarities with the two.
Thighs are one thing...in short shorts.... ;-p
I was also at the Priscilla theatre on the 10th with a very good friend of mine. An excellent show I have to agree and the cast were amazing! Im going back very soon hopefully...Cant keep me away!
After seeing Cheyenne in Xanadu and more recently Oliver in Priscilla, I can see huge similarities with the two.
Thighs are one thing...in short shorts.... ;-p
I was also at the Priscilla theatre on the 10th with a very good friend of mine. An excellent show I have to agree and the cast were amazing! Im going back very soon hopefully...Cant keep me away!
#285
Posted: 3/23/09 at 4:35am
So tonight's the night!!
In 11 hours from now, the cast will be going west, saying a little prayer, loving the nightlife, colouring their world, they will be surviving and thanking god they're country boys, while shaking their groove things and having fun, until someone leaves a cake out in the rain. From then, they will be confiding in themselves and will always be on their minds, then finally they will all belong.
Chookas tonight :)
PS: which papers should I buy tomorrow for the reviews?
In 11 hours from now, the cast will be going west, saying a little prayer, loving the nightlife, colouring their world, they will be surviving and thanking god they're country boys, while shaking their groove things and having fun, until someone leaves a cake out in the rain. From then, they will be confiding in themselves and will always be on their minds, then finally they will all belong.
Chookas tonight :)
PS: which papers should I buy tomorrow for the reviews?
#286
Posted: 3/23/09 at 5:56am
Most of them as it's a major opening.
90% will carry the review tomorrow with some having it in the next few days.
There are late editions of a lot of papers and those reviews will appear in Wednesdays editions.
The wonderful SADM2 usually posts all the majors here!
90% will carry the review tomorrow with some having it in the next few days.
There are late editions of a lot of papers and those reviews will appear in Wednesdays editions.
The wonderful SADM2 usually posts all the majors here!
#287
Posted: 3/23/09 at 2:16pm
The opening night Gala party is all set for The Hippodrome tomorrow night. I'm very sure they will have good reason to party after tonights press night.
#288
Posted: 3/23/09 at 3:42pm
I so can't wait for Saturday night. It's a long time since I was this excited about seeing a show.
On Saturday I'm going Downtown!!!!!!!!!!!
On Saturday I'm going Downtown!!!!!!!!!!!
#289
Posted: 3/23/09 at 4:46pm
I too am looking forward to this!
I will rely on SADM2 sending the reviews down the wires on here.
I will rely on SADM2 sending the reviews down the wires on here.
#290
Posted: 3/24/09 at 8:01pm
So who's going tomorrow night, March 25?
#291
Posted: 3/25/09 at 11:55am
Well got my ticket, be going after work tonight.
#292
Posted: 4/1/09 at 6:47am
#293
Posted: 4/1/09 at 8:07am
Going to watch it this week, very excited
Namo i love u but we get it already....you don't like Madonna
#294
Posted: 4/1/09 at 8:08am
YOU will enjoy!
I will eat my bra if you don't!
I will eat my bra if you don't!
#295
Posted: 4/1/09 at 8:39am
i want to see your bra first lol
Namo i love u but we get it already....you don't like Madonna
#297
Posted: 4/1/09 at 8:54am
Im so not gonna enjoy it now just so i can see you eat that bra lolol
Namo i love u but we get it already....you don't like Madonna
#298
Posted: 4/1/09 at 8:26pm
GREAT video footage of the London production here.
http://www.whatsonstage.com/index.php?pg=207&story=E8831237975498
http://www.whatsonstage.com/index.php?pg=207&story=E8831237975498
#299
Posted: 4/6/09 at 3:16pm
Gala Opening Night Smiles from 'Les Girls'
Go Go Go Jason
Lee Mead
Ann 'Madge' Charleston
Summer Smiles On A Spring Evening
Take That Mr. Barlow
Tamsin Egerton???
....go on Oliver 'smile' just once, go on try, try!
Go Go Go Jason
Lee Mead
Ann 'Madge' Charleston
Summer Smiles On A Spring Evening
Take That Mr. Barlow
Tamsin Egerton???
....go on Oliver 'smile' just once, go on try, try!
Updated On: 4/6/09 at 03:16 PM
#300
Posted: 4/6/09 at 4:18pm
coming down on Monday 13th - Catching priscilla on the monday night hopefully - then a hopefull 3 or 4 others before coming back up north on Wednesday... tres excited
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