April 13, 200916 yr I still think that if they'd raised enough money for fuller publicity it would have done what Les Mis did and become a brilliant success. They just ran out of money. It was an expensive play to put on.
April 13, 200916 yr Author It still goes down to the wire on whose shoulders lies the length of it, the expense of it, the lack of promotion etc etc. Perhaps a more simpler approach would have paid dividends. However the theatre itself didnt help, it doesnt appear popular with theatregoers and isnt well positioned in that it doesnt appear to get the passing trade that the others do. Apparently the show Warhorse now at the New london is getting good feedback beforehand and after.
April 13, 200916 yr Author It still goes down to the wire on whose shoulders lies the length of it, the expense of it, the lack of promotion etc etc. Perhaps a more simpler approach would have paid dividends. However the theatre itself didnt help, it doesnt appear popular with theatregoers and isnt well positioned in that it doesnt appear to get the passing trade that the others do. Apparently the show Warhorse now at the New london is getting good feedback beforehand and after.
April 13, 200916 yr 'Gone With The Wind' isn't as iconic here as it is in the States. Maybe it'd have needed less to get a buzz going there. It's gone though and I'll just look forward to the next thing.
April 13, 200916 yr Did Trevor Nunn go straight from GWTW to producing" A Little Night Music" now on at The Garrick Theatre. There's a full page advert for it in the Sunday Times Culture Magazine with "rave" reviews. A perfect production. a triumph, ravishing, exquisite revival. You never saw a full page spread advertising GWTW! Sue
April 13, 200916 yr I think so, Sue. 'Scenes from a Marriage' at Coventry was immediately before GWTW. But 'A Little Light Music' began at the Menier Chocolate Factory, then transferred. But did he have connections with the RSC Hamlet and Seagull? To do with a TV production at Xmas? Meg will probably know.
April 14, 200916 yr I found my mobile rammed under the back seat in my car. I have no idea how it got there. I know my brain has a mind of it's own but, I have the car keys and it's not getting them.
April 14, 200916 yr I don't know anything. I think I put my brain down somewhere and can't find it. I've never been able to find my brain! :lol:
April 14, 200916 yr They turn up in the most peculiar places. Maybe mine will tomorrow. I'll have to remember that the next time i look for mine! :lol: .They soon come back though, when it comes to our Gorgeous man! :wub:
April 14, 200916 yr It was made to be more politically correct than the time it was taken from would allow. I could have done without Prissy's part. Having said that, the girl who played her was a good actor withan excellant voice. I think all of us could see something that we'd have changed. I do feel that getting the book down to a musical 2hrs 40mins long was a fantastic achievement. It's the only play I've ever been to see that made me laugh and cry. Parts were just so sad. The cast were brilliant, all of them, including Darius. It's a shame you didn't get to see it but he WAS Rhett Butler.
April 15, 200916 yr I just can't stand the film. Loved the book though. Everytime I've walked in and my Mum has been watching, the over acting has made me walk out again.
April 15, 200916 yr Author I absolutely loved the film but D is far more charismatic than Clark gable who I did like. vivien leigh was I thought just right for the role but the music was what I loved AT THAT TIME. however the film wasa made during a different era and style of acting. Since then the clipped english accent style has softened.
April 15, 200916 yr I just can't stand the film. Loved the book though. Everytime I've walked in and my Mum has been watching, the over acting has made me walk out again. I really loved the book as well and Darius just brought Rhett Butler to life. Sue
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