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I presumed that the reason for the overshoes is nothing more exciting than to keep the snow clean...



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I think it's also because it gets EVERYWHERE! I was picking it off my shoes for a good five minutes after!

Carrie, I got a return tonight, so you can just turn up! No guarantees that there are returns every night, but you might get lucky!

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Lol, Kat!

I presume you had a fantastic time...?



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Wish I'd known about the 20% off in the pub! Lovely food so I'll know for next time. And I'm glad I'll be seeing it again as there's a lot crammed in to 90 minutes. I think I only got confused as to who was talking once so it'll be nice to clear that up. Not looking forward to another 90 mins on those seats but luckily the actors sublime performances will help me through.

And it was nice seeing Laura and briefly meeting Su. And was that Becca? Hi, Becca!



-- Edited by UJ on Sunday 26th of January 2014 10:54:00 AM

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Glad you had a good time UJ - and I agree...I'm really glad that I'm going to get to see this again, there is a hell of a lot crammed in, and at times it's   I know what you mean about the seats, but - apart from being worried that I might trip one of them up - must admit that I was so immersed that I didn't really think about it once it got going.

The performances really are sublime....and they work together brilliantly.  I've also read the play now, and it is not only surprisingly easy to follow, but is just beautifully written....really poetic!

I have a question for anyone who has seen it.....something which keeps bugging me - and as its 5 weeks until I'm going to see it again, I'd be really grateful if somebody could help.  Does William Gaminara make (and hold) eye contact with the audience, or is it only Damien who does- and if it was only Damien, was it only as the character of Dan?

 



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great to hear UJ! thanks for sharing!

Would love to hear from all the forumers who have been to see the play so far...

reactions? thoughts? mini reviews? share all the juicy details, don't leave anything out!!

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This just made my day!

(and it's ripe for a caption challenge!)

 

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What a brilliant namecheck! So lovely of Dan. Made me smile loads, so I bet you're well chuffed.

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I love that he said eyes clothes and Damon's eyes Are still open

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 "Yes because otherwise you are quite the catch"
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Dan's reply made me smile even more!
awhe is awesome!

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He knows how awesome his friend/actor is!

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My all time fave Hal line (just love the way he says it)

"We've been played! My God! We've been played!"

"Annie's getting hysterical downstairs and I'm not enjoying it"

"kill me. Kill me now. You can tell Annie that I attacked you or something"

"“Were you guys talking about me? I heard ‘clearly gorgeous’” 

 "Yes because otherwise you are quite the catch"
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Yes, I think Dan thinks very highly of Damien as an actor and person

Really looking forward to hearing about the play from the group that went last night...and the snow shoes!

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Alright, here's my blog on going to see the body of an american. I'm gonna post this first then go and catch up on the thread lol x

http://diaryofabeinghumanfan.wordpress.com/2014/01/27/the-body-of-an-american-the-gate-theatre/



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That was great Su! Sounds like you had a marvelous day! :)

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My all time fave Hal line (just love the way he says it)

"We've been played! My God! We've been played!"

"Annie's getting hysterical downstairs and I'm not enjoying it"

"kill me. Kill me now. You can tell Annie that I attacked you or something"

"“Were you guys talking about me? I heard ‘clearly gorgeous’” 

 "Yes because otherwise you are quite the catch"
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Thanks glofigs :)

Fifi, I can confirm that William holds eye contact with the audience even more so than damien I would say! He basically looked at becca and I for the entire time! Cannot wait to see this again, it really is an amazing play xxx

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Thanks, Su....just read your blog - a brilliant read as always....Thanks!

Yeah.....initially I thought that William held eye contact with the audience, but then when I thought about it I couldn't remember - the impression of Damien sitting in a chair 2 feet away, and  turning round to look straight at me has kind of muddled things a bit in my head..... 

It does feel a bit intimidating - quite confrontational.  We had no idea what to expect when we arrived, and were actually first through the door (lol!) but we all just sort of stopped in shock when we stepped inside! 

Simply can't wait to see it again....

 



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Another great review Su. Glad you, Becca et al had such a great time!

Only 29 hours til I go again! Woohoo!

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Great blog, Su. Just a small point. The line when you are waiting to go in is a "queue" not a "cue". Sorry to be pedantic.

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That was a great review post Su, sounds like you had a great time.

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Aw, great to read about your experience Su! thank you for sharing in so much detail, and I love the photo of you and Damien

In case people missed it, fifi has posted a review of the play for the fansite here



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Su, as always a joy to read about your experiences!  You always have a fresh, fun take. wink

The more I hear about the play, the more I want to hear about the play!  



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Thanks for reading guys, ive altered it now so it actually makes sense instead of the half asleep misspelled nonsense that i originally wrote! Although it probably is still a bit rubbish...lol x

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aw, su - your blogs are very readable and always entertaining!

 



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tickets are still available but selling out fast for The Gate and Royal & Derngate!

Current remaining availability listed below

 

 

The Gate: book here

11th Feb (evening),

12th Feb (matinee and evening),

14th Feb (evening)

 

Royal & Derngate book here

 

Thursday 27th feb preview performance (evening)

Saturday 1 March (matinee and evening)

Monday 3 March (evening, post show talk)

Tuesday 4 March (evening)

Wednesday 5 March (evening)

Thursday 6 March (matinee and evening)

Friday 7 March (evening)

Saturday 8 March (matinee and evening)

 

 

 

 

 

 



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If anyone is still undecided as whether or not to go see this my advice is do so of you can. This is one of the best theatre experiences I have had in a long time. The staging, writing and performances are all amazing and stay with you for a while after.
I couldn't wait until 1 March to see it again so have booked to see it with Louise (doesitsay) on the 14 Feb, closing night at the Gate.

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