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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I recently saw a beautiful play called ‘For Black boys…’

What’s the best thing you’ve ever seen at the theatre

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By *oeBeansMan
over a year ago

Derby

Is that like the cinema but with real people?

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By *ilsaGeorgeCouple
over a year ago

kent


"Is that like the cinema but with real people?"

Yes

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Is that like the cinema but with real people?"

It’s great! HD!!

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

Mostly Panto's at

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By *ilsaGeorgeCouple
over a year ago

kent

A friend of ours did Richard III. It was awesome!

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By *oeBeansMan
over a year ago

Derby


"Is that like the cinema but with real people?

It’s great! HD!!"

bit seriously, I've never been before but glad you enjoyed it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love the theater I would say phantom of the opera is the best I have seen although I've enjoyed all the shows I've been to. Going to see Six and Wicked this year

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over


"Is that like the cinema but with real people?

It’s great! HD!!

bit seriously, I've never been before but glad you enjoyed it! "

You must if you haven't it's a totally different feeling. Good theatre is amazing. I was so much into it and miss it a bit as don't go as much as I used to now though haveva couple booked when down in London in a couple of months. Enjoy if you decide to try it .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I recently saw a beautiful play called ‘For Black boys…’

What’s the best thing you’ve ever seen at the theatre"

The end of season party at Butlins. The best in the worst possible sense.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Is that like the cinema but with real people?

It’s great! HD!!

bit seriously, I've never been before but glad you enjoyed it! "

Omg you must go!

Thanks bro though

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I love the theater I would say phantom of the opera is the best I have seen although I've enjoyed all the shows I've been to. Going to see Six and Wicked this year "

I’ve heard Wicked is SO good

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"A friend of ours did Richard III. It was awesome! "

wow!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I recently saw a beautiful play called ‘For Black boys…’

What’s the best thing you’ve ever seen at the theatre

The end of season party at Butlins. The best in the worst possible sense."

Details?!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Mostly Panto's at "

Oh no you don’t

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Not theatre but I recently saw a production of Madam Butterfly by a Ukrainian opera company which was excellent.

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By *imi_RougeWoman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

Jersey Boys

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By *asterR and slut mayaMan
over a year ago

Bradford

Thank thing i saw was strickly ballroom .it was great made me love thearter again .

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over


"Not theatre but I recently saw a production of Madam Butterfly by a Ukrainian opera company which was excellent."

Well Opera can be even more amazing. That combination of music, singing and deep passion can make it quite intoxicating at times. Big fan. Not many opportunities around here but lucky as I travel a lot and able to see some lovely performances. So glad you enjoyed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I recently saw a beautiful play called ‘For Black boys…’

What’s the best thing you’ve ever seen at the theatre

The end of season party at Butlins. The best in the worst possible sense.

Details?! "

30 years ago so details are a little hazy.

The entertainment manager that year had been found handcuffed to his bed. He was discovered by the unfortunate cleaners when they went to clean his room in the morning.

Good times.

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By *ilsaGeorgeCouple
over a year ago

kent


"Not theatre but I recently saw a production of Madam Butterfly by a Ukrainian opera company which was excellent."

This sounds amazing!

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Not theatre but I recently saw a production of Madam Butterfly by a Ukrainian opera company which was excellent.

Well Opera can be even more amazing. That combination of music, singing and deep passion can make it quite intoxicating at times. Big fan. Not many opportunities around here but lucky as I travel a lot and able to see some lovely performances. So glad you enjoyed. "

We booed Pinkerton when he took his bow

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Not theatre but I recently saw a production of Madam Butterfly by a Ukrainian opera company which was excellent.

This sounds amazing! "

It was. I had an excellent seat too

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Not theatre but I recently saw a production of Madam Butterfly by a Ukrainian opera company which was excellent."

This sounds very good! Jel

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Blood brothers is my favourite and I know this is going against the grain but wicked has been the worst

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

over a year ago

East Sussex


"Not theatre but I recently saw a production of Madam Butterfly by a Ukrainian opera company which was excellent.

This sounds very good! Jel"

It was good. At the very end they want the Ukrainian national anthem...not a dry eye in the house

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over


"Blood brothers is my favourite and I know this is going against the grain but wicked has been the worst"

I enjoyed blood brothers. Saw it first time many years ago with Jill Gascoine. Very good indeed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've seen Wicked three times in three different theatres and all amazing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Too many to mention for loads of different reasons, theatre is one of my fave things to do.

Saw a local production of Blood Brothers, that was superb. Would recommend when it next goes on tour around the country.

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

I remember seeing Helen McRory in 'The Deep Blue Sea' a few years ago and she was amazing.

But one of my best ever, spine-tingling memories was seeing Amber Riley perform 'And I'm Telling You' in Dreamgirls - what a voice!

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By *ookie46Woman
over a year ago

Deepest darkest Peru

So many things Mr Pickle

Play - War Horse

Ballet- Matthew Bournes The Red Shoes

Musical- Wicked, Miss Saigon or Six

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By *estarossa.Woman
over a year ago

Flagrante


"I love the theater I would say phantom of the opera is the best I have seen although I've enjoyed all the shows I've been to. Going to see Six and Wicked this year "

Love Wicked, seen it twice 10 years apart and was very different and yet the same!

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London


"So many things Mr Pickle

Play - War Horse

Ballet- Matthew Bournes The Red Shoes

Musical- Wicked, Miss Saigon or Six "

Oh yes, Warhorse. Amazing.

Also horse related, but much worse, was Equus with Daniel Radcliffe. Impressive staging though.

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By *ostindreamsMan
over a year ago

London

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By *ostindreamsMan
over a year ago

London

Saw Phaedra in which the lead actress was Janet Mcteer. Quite a sexy show

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire


"So many things Mr Pickle

Play - War Horse

Ballet- Matthew Bournes The Red Shoes

Musical- Wicked, Miss Saigon or Six "

I forgot about war horse saw it on Dury Lane. Amazing I even forgot the horses where puppets

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By *BootyfulDayWoman
over a year ago


"Is that like the cinema but with real people?

It’s great! HD!!

bit seriously, I've never been before but glad you enjoyed it! "

You've never been to the theatre!? I will get you to the theatre one day! I actually don't go often but there is something quite lovely about seeing people on stage doing something they're passionate about

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By *abonTedCouple
over a year ago

Midlands & Cheltenham

Either the

The man who had all the luck

Or

Macbeth

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By *parkle1974Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

I've saw

Wicked

Rock of Ages

Lion King

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat x

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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David Tennant as Hamlet.

Or the original cast of Wicked. Performing Wicked.

I love love the theatre.

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By *itvclaireTV/TS
over a year ago

Birmingham

Good few years ago now, but I saw Matthew Kelly and George Costiganin in Of Mice And Men. Absolutely brilliant performances from both.

XX

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Think the last thing I saw at the theatre was Inspector Calls.

It was decent but spoiled by the ruffians eating noisily in the lower tiers.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Funniest I went to was when Jay took me to see full monty at Leicester and there was only about 6 men in the whole of the theatre

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over


"Good few years ago now, but I saw Matthew Kelly and George Costiganin in Of Mice And Men. Absolutely brilliant performances from both.

XX "

2003 that was, Savoy. David Sterne was great too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Blood brothers is my favourite and I know this is going against the grain but wicked has been the worst"

I didn’t understand Wicked the first time I saw it, but when the penny dropped it became one of my favourites. To be fair I have enjoyed everything I have seen on stage. If I had to pick one it would be Le Miserables..

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By *lay 4 your plessureMan
over a year ago

Wigan

My top 3 are

phantom of the opera, that will probably always be my favourite

Rock of ages,a really funny feel good show, especially if you like 80s/90s rock music

Rocky horror show, a totally different experience to your usual musical, the audience is as entertaining as the show itself!

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire


"Blood brothers is my favourite and I know this is going against the grain but wicked has been the worst

I didn’t understand Wicked the first time I saw it, but when the penny dropped it became one of my favourites. To be fair I have enjoyed everything I have seen on stage. If I had to pick one it would be Le Miserables.. "

Maybe thats my problem I need to watch it again

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

I’ve seen a lot of shows but Phantom and Blood Brothers are my faves…Hamilton and Wicked are very good too. The Book of Mormon is fantastic as is Avenue Q. We Will Rock You is cheesy and funny.

Chess and Starlight Express were awful and wasn’t that enamoured with Cats either.

K

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By *exyfuncouple-40Couple
over a year ago

Bloxham

We went to Saturday night fever was great

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By *ycanNightsMan
over a year ago

Workington

When I was in New York I saw Punchd*unks Sleep No More ...

I think its classed as immersive theatre...it's certainly not a traditional theatre experience.

But frankly it was amazing.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

I'm surprised noone Has mentioned we will rock you. Killer queen was brilliant. Others for a mention. Charlie and the chocolat factory, Chicago and producers. I'm sure more will come to mind. Oh the lion King fantastic for the kids when the characters came down the aisles and we had aisle seats

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

I love going to the theatre.

A very small production that I went to with some guys from work really impressed me (low budget and small venue piece) it was called The Special Relationship, based on true stories of British people who were deported from the United States. One of my projects at work helped liaise to provide interviews of people deported that then provided the basis for the stories depicted. The play was commissioned by Synergy Theatre Project, a company that works towards rehabilitation and resettlement with prisoners, ex-prisoners and young people at risk of offending through theatre and related activities. They also commission new work from playwrights that deals with the prison system.

It was impressive. Thought provoking. Heart breaking.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Annie is another one I've just thought of at a small local theatre. Would love to have seen Paul o'grady in it rip

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

We are lucky in this country to have so manyy excellent theatre productions. I have been lucky to see many myself over the years. Some of them several times. Not just the big ones like Les mis, Miss Saigon, Phantom or Evita but some of the smaller productions which are often overlooked but are the most satisfying.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire


"We are lucky in this country to have so manyy excellent theatre productions. I have been lucky to see many myself over the years. Some of them several times. Not just the big ones like Les mis, Miss Saigon, Phantom or Evita but some of the smaller productions which are often overlooked but are the most satisfying. "
Do you know what my favourite are? School productions. Senior school do some fantastic productions but I love the kids at primary school being on stage for the first time. Forgetting their words, randomly coming out with things and their facial expressions. My son did Oliver and was just an orphan but he loved it

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

The Buddy Holly Story

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire


"The Buddy Holly Story "
Oh yes saw that as well brilliant

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over


"We are lucky in this country to have so manyy excellent theatre productions. I have been lucky to see many myself over the years. Some of them several times. Not just the big ones like Les mis, Miss Saigon, Phantom or Evita but some of the smaller productions which are often overlooked but are the most satisfying. Do you know what my favourite are? School productions. Senior school do some fantastic productions but I love the kids at primary school being on stage for the first time. Forgetting their words, randomly coming out with things and their facial expressions. My son did Oliver and was just an orphan but he loved it"

Yes and gives them the opportunity to experience art at its best form. I bet you enjoyed watching your son in Oliver too. I was lucky to do some theatre stuff when I was young as well, loved it and certainly touches your soul like music does too. All kids should experience various forms of art no matter what direction they take in life. It does give you a different perspective.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire


"We are lucky in this country to have so manyy excellent theatre productions. I have been lucky to see many myself over the years. Some of them several times. Not just the big ones like Les mis, Miss Saigon, Phantom or Evita but some of the smaller productions which are often overlooked but are the most satisfying. Do you know what my favourite are? School productions. Senior school do some fantastic productions but I love the kids at primary school being on stage for the first time. Forgetting their words, randomly coming out with things and their facial expressions. My son did Oliver and was just an orphan but he loved it

Yes and gives them the opportunity to experience art at its best form. I bet you enjoyed watching your son in Oliver too. I was lucky to do some theatre stuff when I was young as well, loved it and certainly touches your soul like music does too. All kids should experience various forms of art no matter what direction they take in life. It does give you a different perspective. "

Most definetly I did drama at the beginning of secondary school and did a couple of productions. Apparently I was good and wish I should of continued with it. I wish I could get involved with the local dramatics group.but I don't have the nerve for that but what I do love about drama is anyone of any ability can get involved

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By *arry LickitMan
over a year ago

Wales

Never been to one. Not my scene.

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over


"We are lucky in this country to have so manyy excellent theatre productions. I have been lucky to see many myself over the years. Some of them several times. Not just the big ones like Les mis, Miss Saigon, Phantom or Evita but some of the smaller productions which are often overlooked but are the most satisfying. Do you know what my favourite are? School productions. Senior school do some fantastic productions but I love the kids at primary school being on stage for the first time. Forgetting their words, randomly coming out with things and their facial expressions. My son did Oliver and was just an orphan but he loved it

Yes and gives them the opportunity to experience art at its best form. I bet you enjoyed watching your son in Oliver too. I was lucky to do some theatre stuff when I was young as well, loved it and certainly touches your soul like music does too. All kids should experience various forms of art no matter what direction they take in life. It does give you a different perspective. Most definetly I did drama at the beginning of secondary school and did a couple of productions. Apparently I was good and wish I should of continued with it. I wish I could get involved with the local dramatics group.but I don't have the nerve for that but what I do love about drama is anyone of any ability can get involved "

Sure they can. I have seen some great stuff with people with learning difficulties and disabilities and have been amazing not too mention inspiring. Art in its many forms allows you to express yourself, showcase your talent and skills and removes barriers for many

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire


"We are lucky in this country to have so manyy excellent theatre productions. I have been lucky to see many myself over the years. Some of them several times. Not just the big ones like Les mis, Miss Saigon, Phantom or Evita but some of the smaller productions which are often overlooked but are the most satisfying. Do you know what my favourite are? School productions. Senior school do some fantastic productions but I love the kids at primary school being on stage for the first time. Forgetting their words, randomly coming out with things and their facial expressions. My son did Oliver and was just an orphan but he loved it

Yes and gives them the opportunity to experience art at its best form. I bet you enjoyed watching your son in Oliver too. I was lucky to do some theatre stuff when I was young as well, loved it and certainly touches your soul like music does too. All kids should experience various forms of art no matter what direction they take in life. It does give you a different perspective. Most definetly I did drama at the beginning of secondary school and did a couple of productions. Apparently I was good and wish I should of continued with it. I wish I could get involved with the local dramatics group.but I don't have the nerve for that but what I do love about drama is anyone of any ability can get involved

Sure they can. I have seen some great stuff with people with learning difficulties and disabilities and have been amazing not too mention inspiring. Art in its many forms allows you to express yourself, showcase your talent and skills and removes barriers for many "

Couldn't agree more. Chichen shed come to mind but I saw a guy on bgt talent who had downs syndrome who was ball room dancing and he was amazing

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

Theatre bit to posh for my liking. Wouldn’t want to open my mouth and put a stuck up nose out of joint. I’ll watch the dvd.

The mr

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By *rder66Man
over a year ago

Tatooine

I used to be a drama teacher and before that did a bit of theatre acting. Love the theatre from DV8 (dance not the club), Mark Ravenhill, Sarah Cain, Northern Arts, National Theatre.

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By *herryblossom_BJWoman
over a year ago

Oxfordshire/Hampshire

In the smaller theatre in Stratford upon Avon about army captain who fell in love with another man during world war 1. Very moving story

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By *herryblossom_BJWoman
over a year ago

Oxfordshire/Hampshire

Youth theatre, dance and musicals are my favourite. Any single men interested in the Arts and outdoors , dm me please

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Lion King was something special, great show.

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By *uri00620Woman
over a year ago

Croydon


"Think the last thing I saw at the theatre was Inspector Calls.

It was decent but spoiled by the ruffians eating noisily in the lower tiers."

Yes, also full of GCSE students that see that and Blood Brothers. That can make it quite a different theatre going experience.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Theatre bit to posh for my liking. Wouldn’t want to open my mouth and put a stuck up nose out of joint. I’ll watch the dvd.

The mr "

When I went to see ‘For Black boys’ it was not the usual theatre experience. Audience engaged. Lots of ‘mmmm’s and some cheering too. Was so refreshing- I didn’t feel out of place for once!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Going to Wicked next month. Never seen it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Only Fools and Horses

Haymarket theatre

Phantom of the Opera

On Broadway

Both fantastic

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By *hrisukbishareCouple
over a year ago

Edinburgh


"I recently saw a beautiful play called ‘For Black boys…’

What’s the best thing you’ve ever seen at the theatre"

We saw "For Black Girls..." last year at the Public. It was a fabulous celebration and challenge. So sorry I missed For Black Boys

Thanks for starting a great thread. I always hope to meet other theatremakers on here. And also love the variety of shows loved.

Chris

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I’m going to see City of Stars next week, it’s based on Lalaland.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"Going to Wicked next month. Never seen it. "

It’s great but not as good as Les mis

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By *mf123Man
over a year ago

with one foot out the door

Never been im not posh enough

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

Hangmen, a black comedy about an executioner at the time England abolished the death penalty. It's by the guy who made In Bruges.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Goodnight Mr Tom.

Street car named desire in the round at the New Vic with Gillian Anderson and a really intense Ben Foster (the actor not the keeper)

Fantastic pieces.

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds


"Theatre bit to posh for my liking. Wouldn’t want to open my mouth and put a stuck up nose out of joint. I’ll watch the dvd.

The mr

When I went to see ‘For Black boys’ it was not the usual theatre experience. Audience engaged. Lots of ‘mmmm’s and some cheering too. Was so refreshing- I didn’t feel out of place for once! "

I have been once, many many years ago in my 20’s. The play was good ( can’t remember the name ) but I just got a feeling like I didn’t belong, which kind of put me off.

The mr

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over


"Never been im not posh enough"

Most people who enjoy it don't consider themselves posh. Not everything suits everyone but there will be something you like just like when you choose what film to watch, what book to read or what music to listen to. People say the same about paintings but again, it's like picking a house item, some will be to your liking, and others not. Its how you see it and how it makes you feel. Of course nothing wrong if it's not for you. We can't all like everything.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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"Theatre bit to posh for my liking. Wouldn’t want to open my mouth and put a stuck up nose out of joint. I’ll watch the dvd.

The mr

When I went to see ‘For Black boys’ it was not the usual theatre experience. Audience engaged. Lots of ‘mmmm’s and some cheering too. Was so refreshing- I didn’t feel out of place for once!

I have been once, many many years ago in my 20’s. The play was good ( can’t remember the name ) but I just got a feeling like I didn’t belong, which kind of put me off.

The mr "

Everyone belongs, absolutely everyone. If you want to, you should give it another go - the days of it being a whitewashed posh wanker fest are long behind(ish). You can try the more local, indie show rather than the big West End productions, even those have changed recently. For the better.

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By *orphia2003Woman
over a year ago

Tonypandy.

The Nether

The Curing room

Rent

Seen so many amazing performances it's card to choose.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I recently saw a beautiful play called ‘For Black boys…’

What’s the best thing you’ve ever seen at the theatre

We saw "For Black Girls..." last year at the Public. It was a fabulous celebration and challenge. So sorry I missed For Black Boys

Thanks for starting a great thread. I always hope to meet other theatremakers on here. And also love the variety of shows loved.

Chris"

I missed for Black girls but heard about it!

Honestly For Black Boys was so good, so relatable, so moving. Beautifully done. One of the last lines ‘this is for Black hours that have considered suicide… but decided that their stories needed to be told’.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Bugzy Malone on stage is another beauty

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I recently saw a beautiful play called ‘For Black boys…’

What’s the best thing you’ve ever seen at the theatre

We saw "For Black Girls..." last year at the Public. It was a fabulous celebration and challenge. So sorry I missed For Black Boys

Thanks for starting a great thread. I always hope to meet other theatremakers on here. And also love the variety of shows loved.

Chris

I missed for Black girls but heard about it!

Honestly For Black Boys was so good, so relatable, so moving. Beautifully done. One of the last lines ‘this is for Black hours that have considered suicide… but decided that their stories needed to be told’. "

‘this is for Black boys that have considered suicide… but decided that their stories needed to be told’. *

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Never been im not posh enough"

We're definitely not posh but enjoy a theatre show. Things have changed.

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By *hrisukbishareCouple
over a year ago

Edinburgh


"Goodnight Mr Tom.

Street car named desire in the round at the New Vic with Gillian Anderson and a really intense Ben Foster (the actor not the keeper)

Fantastic pieces. "

Which version of Michelle's book - the musical, the play by David Wood ??

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By *ldgeezermeMan
over a year ago

Newcastle

Evita and Les Miserables were good

Cats was, shall we say, challenging

Went to see Hair when I was at school (not with the school), the "important" bit was a let down but the rest was OK

And then there's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

Love the theatre. Seen lots of great stuff over the years. Some of the local theatre groups put amazing things on too.

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By *elix SightedMan
over a year ago

Cloud 8

I saw the ‘Yes, Prime Minister’ play which was awesome. The tv sitcom is my favourite all time show, so it was never going to live up to that, but they made a great job of it.

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By *hrisukbishareCouple
over a year ago

Edinburgh


"Evita and Les Miserables were good

Cats was, shall we say, challenging

Went to see Hair when I was at school (not with the school), the "important" bit was a let down but the rest was OK

And then there's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"

I enjoyed a very special performance of Hair when the audience was totally naked - we gathered as naturists.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks


"Goodnight Mr Tom.

Street car named desire in the round at the New Vic with Gillian Anderson and a really intense Ben Foster (the actor not the keeper)

Fantastic pieces.

Which version of Michelle's book - the musical, the play by David Wood ??

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The Play.

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

Really enjoyed Hadestown and the latest Stoppard. A midsummer's night dream by the NT was incredible but I saw it at the cinema.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

A few based on books by Peter James and Agatha Christie.

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By *rder66Man
over a year ago

Tatooine


"Youth theatre, dance and musicals are my favourite. Any single men interested in the Arts and outdoors , dm me please "
Shame your far away we could have a theatre night.

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By *rder66Man
over a year ago

Tatooine


"Really enjoyed Hadestown and the latest Stoppard. A midsummer's night dream by the NT was incredible but I saw it at the cinema."
I would highly recommend the 2016 RSC's The Tempest. They have the DVD out and one of the best performances of said play that I have seen.

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By *ezebel100Woman
over a year ago

Birmingham

The Nutcracker ballet, at Christmas obviously

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By *dy-ukTV/TS
over a year ago

Alcester

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By *dy-ukTV/TS
over a year ago

Alcester

Loved panto as child.

-- Hansel & Grettle

-- Cinderella

-- Dick Whittington

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Theatre I love

-- Beauty and the Beast

-- Wind in the Willows

-- Greek mythology - Oedipus

-- Oliver

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wicked and Little Shop of Horrors. I really keep meaning to go more.

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By *osco78Man
over a year ago

Sheffield

Standing at the Skye's edge

I'd not been to the theatre in years and this just blew me away from start to finish

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I recently saw (last summer) so the last thing I saw was to kill a mockingbird, in London. It was amazing, best thing I've seen.

The other one to stick in my mind is Six, the musical.

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By *hrisukbishareCouple
over a year ago

Edinburgh


"Standing at the Skye's edge

I'd not been to the theatre in years and this just blew me away from start to finish "

And it is coming back to the New London/Gillian Lynne with most of the same cast soon. I agree. One of the best pieces of theatre I have seen.

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By *ldgeezermeMan
over a year ago

Newcastle


"I recently saw (last summer) so the last thing I saw was to kill a mockingbird, in London. It was amazing, best thing I've seen.

The other one to stick in my mind is Six, the musical. "

Was Mockingbird the one where the set was just chalk on the stage?

It was really good when I saw it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I recently saw The Book of Mormon, and thoroughly enjoyed it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've seen both the Book of Mormons and Hamilton twice. Absolutely adored Hamilton.

Saw Dream girls on Broadway many, many moons ago (back in the 80's)

Really enjoyed the annual panto at the Palladium with Julian Clary. Finally got to see Donny Osmond!! He was really good in it.

I haven't been since covid but am looking forward to seeing SIX.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"Is that like the cinema but with real people?"

Like that but without punters on mobile phones, talking through the performance and eating a kfc bargain bucket

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Going to Wicked next month. Never seen it.

It’s great but not as good as Les mis "

Never seen that either.

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By *ud and BryanCouple
over a year ago

Boston, Lincolnshire

Phantom of The Opera - we've seen it three times.

The Rocky Horror Show is our second favourite.

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over


"Is that like the cinema but with real people?

Like that but without punters on mobile phones, talking through the performance and eating a kfc bargain bucket "

Though you still get the odd one crunching their maltesers

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By *amantha TSWoman
over a year ago

Swindon

Used to be a casual technician at my local theatre sk have seen and worked all sorts of pantos and shows.

My favourite has to be Avenue Q. When they left the West End to go on tour they used the original West End set which was all steel construction - weighed a ton to setup but was so worth it.

Was treated to Thriller in the West End for my 40th birthday, first show I actually lost myself in rather than try to work out the tech. That says something!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Think the last thing I saw at the theatre was Inspector Calls.

It was decent but spoiled by the ruffians eating noisily in the lower tiers.

Yes, also full of GCSE students that see that and Blood Brothers. That can make it quite a different theatre going experience."

They heard about the tits…..

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