#1
Posted: 11/23/09 at 7:58am
#3
Posted: 11/23/09 at 8:10am
Not a fan of the show myself but its great to see so many top quality shows touring, after a few years of not much to get excited over now we have Hairspray, Spamalot, Les Miserables, WWRY and Sound of Music.
Although I see its only a week in Wimbledon, last time it was doing longer sit downs for 3 weeks or so.
Although I see its only a week in Wimbledon, last time it was doing longer sit downs for 3 weeks or so.
#4
Posted: 11/23/09 at 11:13am
Weekly touring, if that it what it becomes, will mean a scaled down version of the show.
Perhaps weekly also suggests that the producers understand that this show does not have aS broad appeal like say Hairspray or SOM.
Perhaps weekly also suggests that the producers understand that this show does not have aS broad appeal like say Hairspray or SOM.
#5
Posted: 11/23/09 at 2:03pm
Spamalot is wiiiiise to only play a week in Wimbledon. ATG pretty much force producers at gunpoint to go there if they want to play various other ATG houses; it's too close to the West End so everyone local has already seen everything, and the blue rinse brigade is unlikely to turn out for a show like this.
Anyone know who's producing? Let's all hope it's not UK Productions...
Anyone know who's producing? Let's all hope it's not UK Productions...
#6
Posted: 11/23/09 at 3:21pm
Princeton I agree with you, I do not know what the fuss is about with Spamalot, its alright, no better than that
Has Spamalot announced any other venues, apart from Wimbledon?
I mentioned the same thing on the Whistle Down the Wind thread, why don't producers announce there show tour all at once, with all the dates and all the venues together, I think the presentation of leaking one venue at once is awful way to publicise their tour?
To my knowledge the Whistle down the Wind tour on Kenwright's website is still not complete with venues missing.
Has Spamalot announced any other venues, apart from Wimbledon?
I mentioned the same thing on the Whistle Down the Wind thread, why don't producers announce there show tour all at once, with all the dates and all the venues together, I think the presentation of leaking one venue at once is awful way to publicise their tour?
To my knowledge the Whistle down the Wind tour on Kenwright's website is still not complete with venues missing.
#7
Posted: 11/23/09 at 3:33pm
One week hints at a scaled down production and maybe no star name.
#8
Posted: 11/24/09 at 1:21pm
2 weeks was the original booking pattern for the tour although 1 week doesn't mean it will be that scaled down, it wasn't that laden with scenery in the first place.
I see someone like Peter Davidson probably going back to it to tour.
The Spanish production is now in it's second year in Madrid and is selling out most weekends still. It opened in Barcelona and moved to Madrid this summer. I'll be seeing this production for the 2nd time this coming Saturday.
I see someone like Peter Davidson probably going back to it to tour.
The Spanish production is now in it's second year in Madrid and is selling out most weekends still. It opened in Barcelona and moved to Madrid this summer. I'll be seeing this production for the 2nd time this coming Saturday.
#9
Posted: 11/24/09 at 1:45pm
Apparantely Joe Pasquale was lined up for the first tour
#10
Posted: 11/24/09 at 2:22pm
Glad this is getting a tour life, quite enjoyed it though not sure I'd see it again.
I think in some places it could last a few weeks here in Cardiff I think-big student population would probably see it through a few weeks, but no can't see the 'blue rinse brigade' turning out in their droves. That said my mother liked it and she hates Python!
I think in some places it could last a few weeks here in Cardiff I think-big student population would probably see it through a few weeks, but no can't see the 'blue rinse brigade' turning out in their droves. That said my mother liked it and she hates Python!
Maybe I'm on nobody's side
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#11
Posted: 11/25/09 at 11:18am
I loved it and I absolutely HATE Monty Python (I remember the original!.
#12
Posted: 11/25/09 at 11:29am
So does my Mum 
It also depends on who they cast as Arthur-if it's sort of a 'name' then that would extend the run.
It also depends on who they cast as Arthur-if it's sort of a 'name' then that would extend the run.
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#13
Posted: 11/25/09 at 11:36am
Aside from Life of Brian I generally don't find Monty Python funny at all - I usually just find them unbearably smug. I enjoyed Spamalot when it wasn't trying to be a Monty Python tribute show and just lifting scenes from the films and TV shows - I loved the Lady of the Lake character, and I thought Sanjeev Bhaskar's ad libs, while not exactly inspired, at least made it less Python-esque which for me was a good thing.
#14
Posted: 11/25/09 at 11:51am
Sadly the 3rd time I saw it he was off but the understudy was amazing.
#15
Posted: 11/25/09 at 12:32pm
I do seem to remember that his understudy/alternate wasn't exactly out of practice. 
You didn't exactly miss much with Sanjeev, but he was fun and worked very well with the actor playing Patsy, who ironically completely stole the show from him.
You didn't exactly miss much with Sanjeev, but he was fun and worked very well with the actor playing Patsy, who ironically completely stole the show from him.
#16
Posted: 11/25/09 at 1:06pm
I just felt sorry for the rather large portion of the audience that were Indian and obviously went to see him.
#17
Posted: 11/25/09 at 3:11pm
Think Spamalot was over-hyped, was not too impressed when I saw this at the Shubert, but enjoyed it more the second time at The Palace, a lot better than that green mess that is playing the Apollo Victoria.
#18
Posted: 11/25/09 at 3:49pm
Ahhh Phantom just when I thought we would never disagree! lol While im far from Wickeds number one fan, id take that over Spamalot any day.
#19
Posted: 11/25/09 at 3:56pm
The Wimbledon Theatre isn't small at all so I imagine it will be similar in size to the West End with changes to make it tourable plus changes in dialogues.
I agree it does need a name of sorts to place Arthur which is what killed The Producers UK tour.
I agree it does need a name of sorts to place Arthur which is what killed The Producers UK tour.
#20
Posted: 11/25/09 at 4:42pm
Very valid point, if The Producers did not work on tour, I doubt that Spamalot will.
Have The Producers announced anymore dates?
Have The Producers announced anymore dates?
#21
Posted: 11/25/09 at 5:15pm
Wasn't Sanjeev the alternate? I missed seeing him twice and he was the only Arthur I didn't see. The understudy was great but I do feel sorry for the people who went to see Sanjeev.
I do hope the tour comes together this time. I really wouldn't mind a no star cast but they shouldn't skimp on the set.
I do hope the tour comes together this time. I really wouldn't mind a no star cast but they shouldn't skimp on the set.
#22
Posted: 11/26/09 at 5:56am
Don't let him hear you saying that!
He actually extended his contract by an extra three months until the show closed.
He actually extended his contract by an extra three months until the show closed.
#23
Posted: 11/26/09 at 8:41am
They do a need s star name i think, the Producers did amazing when it was playing in Manchester for 3 months because it had Peter Kay in, once Kay left the show begun to slide (which is a shame because Corey playing Max was outstanding)
I thought Spamalot was a riot, so much fun, great writing and some great numbers. If anyone would ever take Wicked over Spamalot (who is not a 14 year old girl) i would be shocked
I thought Spamalot was a riot, so much fun, great writing and some great numbers. If anyone would ever take Wicked over Spamalot (who is not a 14 year old girl) i would be shocked
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#24
Posted: 11/26/09 at 8:43am
Well im not a 14 year old girl and I would take Wicked over Spamalot anytime.
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