Beachboy Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Disappoined in The Crucible at The Crucible. It was unconsistant. Started off badly... actually no... the first 40/50 minutes were appalling. The girl playing Abigail was awful. Not an acting bone in her body. However at points it did pick up and there were some very powerful moments. The second half was far superior but still spoiled by Abilgail. The set was fantastic, the lighting not good but it was certainly an interesting evening... especially for a teacher like myself. Anyone disagree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grissom Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 Gonna go see this tommorow.... --------------- 'Oh Christ, nothing's right. I wish I was back with Mimi and the boys' Be one of the first to see Piaf Directed by Timothy Sheader Crucible Theatre Special prices for first 4 performances: Thur 11 March - all tickets £1 (from 12 noon, in person, on the day) Fri 12, Sat 13, Mon 15 March - all tickets £7.50 Mon 15 March - aged 16-26? Get your tickets for just £5.00 Edith Piaf was addicted to alcohol, heroin and love. Her generosity of spirit, her capacity for self-destruction and her remarkable voice are captured by Anna-Jane Casey, last seen at the Crucible in the TMA award-winning musical SWEET CHARITY, along with the same creative team. Includes the timeless classics FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN; NON, JE NE REGRETTE RIEN and LA VIE EN ROSE. TICKETS: 0114 249 6000 Piaf: Thursday 11 March - Wednesday 7 April 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 I'm a bit surprised at the praise heaped on Sheffield Theatres, I find it a bit hit and miss - I wish there was more competition. For some reason the smaller cutitng edge groups never seem to come here (eg, Trestle, Paines Plough or shows that start at Edinburgh). Did anybody else think The Crucible was a bit sterile and failed to create much intimacy and atmosphere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grissom Posted March 12, 2004 Share Posted March 12, 2004 saw Piaf - absolutely fab singing. Definitely one for adults and not kids - lord knows what the kids there thought of the swearing, drugs, violence, sex - and that was just in the back row Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Posted March 12, 2004 Share Posted March 12, 2004 I've recently tried to book the Crucible Studio Theatre for a fairly regular stand up comedy night, but was unable to due to the fact that the venue is so outrageously popular, they couldn't give me any nights this year. What is the Uni Drama Studio like? I'm ashamed to say I've never been in. Is it available on an ad hoc hire basis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler Posted March 12, 2004 Share Posted March 12, 2004 Drama studio is a lovely venue - it holds about 200. I think it is well booked up though. I used to do some am dram there a few years ago and it was a fairly well regimented, 'get in Sunday, tech Monday, dress, Tuesday, open Weds...get out Sat' routine. I reckon you'd be better off finding a town centre venue. The Montgomery Hall? The Library Theatre? The Showroom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags 23 Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 Thought Crucible was alright, not sure about Abigail being badly acted, she could certainly project her voice and was consistent in my opinion. Maybe bit sterile, but good for the money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 Tried Showroom Smiler, they dismissed me out of hand. Don't know Library Theatre or Montogomery Hall, so will make enquiries. Its driving me mad, The Lescar sold out in twenty minutes this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 Posted this twice somehow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 Good luck Toby. Sheffield could use a good comedy venue. The Lescar does good stuff but it deserves a wider audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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