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I would give ANYTHING to be in a theatre at 19:24, turning off my phone, co-existing in a room full of strangers. Zoning into excitable chatter, escaping in one of the most beautiful art forms ever. I refuse to live in a world where theatre doesn’t exist. REFUSE mama, REFUSE.
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“Last night's performance of Mary Poppins at The Civic in Auckland was dedicated to cast and crew around the world who haven't made it back on to stage. We're keeping the light on for you here in New Zealand”
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The day I can sit in a West End theatre without a mask, I will cry. I miss the shows. I also miss the audience. The windows of wider connection from 19:20-19:29. Then, a united respect. Silence. Lights up. Escapism. Therapy. I have been home sick since lockdown one.
Theatre fans are sitting in the rain wearing a mask, whilst Snooker fans are occupying our theatres mask free?
Is it me or has this reached a whole different level of disrespect? That line has officially been crossed.
I want a Black Elphaba, Asian Mary Poppins, more Transgender people in principle roles, plus size Evan Hansen/Elder Price/Queens, Wheelchair user in a principle role, I want to see the lines, acknowledge they exist and then smash them into smithereens.
Muggles really be confused when I explain that ALL I listen to are musicals. And then they name a non-mt song they’ve heard me sing and I have to explain that Glee taught me it.
Some people are upset & feel targeted that all white productions of Hairspray have been chastised and to you I say... this is probably the first time you were told you can’t do something because of the colour of your skin.
Count your blessings that it’s just a show.
I have decided I want to throw a Musical Theatre Festival in 2025/6. Being realistic about time frame coz I have a lot to learn/save. Think Reading but for theatre geeks. 2 days, outdoors, tents, headline acts, DJ sets till the morning etc. Big musical sleepover energy
I was silently crying in the back of the taxi to work because of shit news and this driver stopped, ran out to a shop came back with tissues, water and a lollypop. He handed them to me and kept driving without saying a word.
And I couldn’t be appreciative. I am okay ❤️
Good afternoon,
Carlina grew out her hair to be the FIRST Afro wig for the Little Princess Trust Charity “because there are no wigs for Afro-British children”. This charity will be using it as a trial to create more wigs with this stunning texture!
#BrownSkinGirl
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She’s 10
ALL west end/broadway cast albums should feature 5 bonus songs where understudies/swings sing lead. I want an opportunity to celebrate all voices.
#AuntyWillysMorningThoughts
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One of our MTAS members was proposed to and she is trying to find this lady who filmed it. In a fluster she gave wrong number! (Les Mis in Ireland) please RT!
Seeing the LEGEND who inspired the Jamie Musical and Movie react to the trailer made me cry. The happiness is beautiful... but the sadness still visibly prominent with the scenes surrounding the dad actually broke my heart.
Love your kids unconditionally, that’s all.
I know there’s a lot happening in the world right now but I just woke and learned I WON a songwriting contest launched by TIM MINCHIN!
A great start to the day 🏆
STOP setting West End shows with Broadway prices.
I can ensure you that most will purchase the cheapest tickets and be upgraded to the stalls of your empty theatre. Keep prices affordable so we have nowhere to be upgraded to!
DEAR WEST END FANS GOING TO SEE
#WICKED
....
“It’s good to see me, isn’t it?”
You know what to do. We have evidence suggesting Broadway held it on for at least 2.53. I’m very competitive so please settle for nothing less than 5 minutes. Make our country proud.
Dear Amateur theatre groups,
Black people are not just for your production of Memphis, Hairspray etc. Be just as driven to find diversity when casting your production of Legally Blonde. That blonde wig you have for your white brunette Elle would fit your Black Elle just fine.
If you have recently got an acceptance letter to the drama school of your dreams & are worried that you’re training for an industry that won’t exist... firstly well done you smashed it! Secondly, go get your training & we’ll meet you at stage door.
Signed,
Your future fans.
There are a group of girls who attend
#Heathers
a lot. Who have ruined the experience for SO many due to their abrasiveness at stagedoor. And have now spread rumours to avoid people dayseating. Fandom is unity not exclusivity. I’m ashamed to run a brand that caters to you.
My mums NOT an MT person at all. I think culturally she is just so far removed from the industry. For that reason I haven’t ever played her any of my stuff. Today she said “you played a song a lot yesterday, it was the most beautiful song I’ve ever heard” ...it was mine🥺
Tattoo No.4. Come From Away. Me And The Sky. Song stopped at 3:12, Lyrics:
“No one saying, ‘You can't’ or ‘You won't’
or ‘You know you're not anything 'cause you're a girl’
I’ve just seen a performers insta story asking people not to comment on her weight & my blood is boiling. People need to start getting called out (names+pictures) it’s the only way to stop this level of bravery behind a screen. Actually breaks my heart. This is NOT okay.
#AuntyWillyRant
1) So people have found out where
@CarrieHFletcher
lives and have tried to share it? The potential implications that can have on someones mental state is beyond disgusting. Everybody deserves peace of mind.
STAGEY TWITTER
DO NOT pay these prices. If we pay them they’ll keep charging them. Maybe other shows will follow suit. £300? £25 is your average dayseat ticket. DO NOT pay the price of TWELVE day seated shows for one show whose prices are on crack.
#SundayInTheParkWithGreed
When are people going to get that Six the musical doesn’t belong to them and their friends? TodayTix solution ensures more people get the chance of getting affordable seats. Other people in this world exist, with low incomes & a love for theatre. Too much me me me
Dear Performers
If you were cast in something recently and are proud of it don’t let anyone make you feel guilty. Guilt doesn’t pay your bills. Leave your heart on the stage and pave the way for your friends to join you soon!
Thanks,
Your audiences.
I’m late and just catching up on
#Hairspray
on BGT! YES YES YES!!!! What a STUNNING performance from all the cast! LOVE LOVE LOVE!
“Tomorrow is a brand new day and it SEES both white and black”
Please abolish the term BAME from your casting breakdowns. This suggests white and then other. Specify what race you need instead of suggesting that anything that isn’t white will tick the box.
I’ve recently used this myself and have grown and agree that the term BAME can go.
Dear Come From Away Gods,
Before we have a one year break (I know it’s not me it’s you, I heard you)… please PLEASE drop a West End cast album.
Signed,
EVERYONE
Not going to lie if ALW opens theatres regardless and there’s huge police raids I’m going to need someone to film the stagiest arrests ever. Shimmying into police vans, with do you hear the people sing sang in harmony.
If Just Kidding Rowling can remove the T from LGBT, I can remove her from HP. From this day forth as far as I’m concerned, Daniel Radcliffe wrote Harry Potter.
THEATRE KIDS WARNING THIS MAY INDUCE TEARS ⚠️
For my walk I decided to go back to our second home (theatre land) for the first time in months. This was hard but I KNOW I’ll see you all after the interval.
Went into A&E with a tight chest wanting an emergency pump. Was told it was anxiety not asthma & had the kindest nurse spend 20 mins talking with me & making me laugh, consequently relieving the tightness. She held my hand and said “see not everything is medicine”.
Thank you NHS
Sam Tutty graduating and making his first pro debut into one of the most emotionally and vocally demanding roles and then winning an
#OlivierAward
is a different type of power move.
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I love me some theatre but they 100% need to consider closing down on the red alert days. ESPECIALLY if a theatre does not have air-con.
Safety for cast, crew and audience members must be priority.
Is it me or has theatre etiquette hit an all time low? At this stage it’s just customary to expect one annoying audience member and you just go from there.
Audiences are missing performers and are therefore paying for cameos. So, performers if you are missing your audiences I am happy to start a cameo too.
£5 Applause
£10 Standing O
£15 an improvised dialogue at stage door.
£20 all the above + a tweet about how wonderful you are.
When Mean Girls eventually comes to the West End...
@CarrieHFletcher
as Janis and
@_ScottPaige
as Damian. Listening to cast album on repeat and the vocal resemblance is crazy. I’m calling it.
We need to STOP giving theatre out for free now. They had their months it was cute. Now these companies need to start charging for it and putting that money BACK into the industry. Even if it’s between £1-£5 to view it adds up.
MONETISE THE INDUSTRY BY AN MEANS POSSIBLE!
Mum 2018: when are you going to learn to drive?
Me: Not bothered
Mum 2019: when are you going to learn to drive?
Me: we live in London it’s not needed
@sixthemusical
2020: Drive-through performances
Me:
SOMEONE ON MY MUSICAL PAGE GOT THIS FOR XMAS! This wins Xmas for me! A personalised musical monopoly!
CFA being pink, Cinderella being green and Frozen being brown we can discuss another day but this is AMAZING!
I wish the West End supported new musicals as much as Broadway do. It’s broadway transfer galore over here. And don’t get me wrong I adore most of them. But I want the new Jamie or Six now. In 2020 we might as well call the West End, Broadway 2.0.
Tired of this industry treating alternate/covers as less than. How can you have a celebration of the Jamie Musical and not include integral covers who also represented Jamie on national TV? We just need to do better. The 4 included are stunning. There was space for one Luke Bayer
All I want is my own TV/Online show where I bring on West End stars to discuss important topics in the arts 😍
Called: What’s the Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So, La, Tea though?
Today I was again reminded about why I LOVE this industry. The theatre kids are never portrayed as the “cool kids” but we will BACK each other until the end and there is NOTHING cooler than that!
#CheerUpCharlie
I wrote a status that said “Fuck The Tories” which ruffled some feathers. So, this morning as it has been confirmed the racist, homophobic, islamophobic British Trump will be PM, this Piccaninni wants to say with a beaming watermelon smile....
FUCK THE TORIES.
White parents... if you’re worried
#Diversity
ruined family time please remember that Racism explained through Dance is a luxury. Be thankful you got a creative spin via the TV and not the LIVE experience some black parents get 💔
Catching up on West End Live videos and of course Come From Away dedicated a segmented speech to uplifting and recognising standbys and understudies. Why is everything about the show and company so perfect?
As much as I ADORE the celebration of the arts through swagged out award ceremonies. I will never support there not being a category for Understudies/Swings/Ensembles.
“There are no small parts on stage” goes out the window during award season huh 🤷🏽♀️
The government are 100% to blame for any lockdown 2. You can’t give incentives that encourage people to go out and socialise (eat out), open schools/pubs super early... and then turn around and blame “young people” for killing their grans.
Is BoJo on crack?
Do you guys remember that unruly period where theatre “fans” (with no home training) used to tweet uproar and audibly protest when understudies/covers used to be on?
And now it’s like “OMG the 1274th cover is on today? This moment is why I was born” 😍😂
Proper grinds my gear that people are complaining about what ALW is putting out. It’s such a lovely gesture to give us access to anything. Not everyone has the DVDs. Not everyone is putting stuff out. Be grateful man 😭
Just whilst her brain is on full work mode why aren’t more shows doing paid streams? A show like Six could charge people £6 (6 for 6 I said it first) to watch a 19:30 streamed archive and would probably make 5 figures in one day. Am I missing something? Are there no archives?
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Is there a musical theatre cosplay event? And if not and I hosted one through MTAS in a central London location with Karaoke and sing songs would people be up for actually dressing up and attending?