Xann Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Armando Iannucci is looking to bring 'Dr Strangelove' to the stage next year. Give theatre a wide berth as default, but he's a clever bloke. It could be alright, couldn't it? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rugeley Villa Posted September 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2023 Not so much a gig but I went to watch Black Sabbath The Ballet last night. Me and my wife was both intrigued how it would go, and it completely blew us away . My wife is a regular at those type of shows at theatres and she said it’s without doubt the best show she’s watched. The music of black sabbath lends itself well to this type of thing, and it just had everything, Was very intense. I got my wife into sabbath and it’s grew over the years and she said this morning it’s made her appreciate even more how good the music is, you either get them or you don’t. Everyone was superb then near the end the man himself Tony Iommi walks on riffing away on his SG. Very emotional for the people watching and you could clearly see he was humbled by the audience and also by the cast who really must have had a good time working with him. If you can , go and see the show. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 On 19/09/2023 at 12:29, Xann said: https://www.haringey.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-travel/parking/controlled-parking-zones-cpzs/muswell-hill-cpz/muswell-hill-cpz-map Alexandra Palace is a great place to hang on Summer weekday, but for events it's hit and miss. Don't think I've been to larger event there with enough bogs. It's sort of ok for the guys because the bar in the building makes for a reasonably quick piss. Gals aren't so lucky. The acoustics in the hall are a bit whack too, it could do with diffusers, a la the Royal Albert Hall. They may have offset that with a tailor made PA? Been swerving the place for years. I was really impressed tbh. The queues for the ladies was insane, but I was in and out of the gents in 2-3 minutes each time, even right after a set, really quick to get in and out of the venue, really good drinks, decent food (obviously overpriced, but you know), and the acoustics were pretty good. No idea if the band brought their own, and there were big sheets hanging from the ceiling that were presumably for some dampening, but it sounded much better than any gigs I've been to in Nottingham or Birmingham in recent years. Hell of a show as well, I've never seen an arena size gig with so much energy in the crowd in my **** life, at one point I tapped out of a circle pit, stepped out, looked around and realised I was in the middle of 3 intense circle pits, it was just **** bedlam. Only downside is the floor, my knees are absolutely killing me from 3 hours of jumping and running around on concrete. Definitely the floor and not just me getting too old for this shit 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 22 hours ago, Xann said: Armando Iannucci is looking to bring 'Dr Strangelove' to the stage next year. Give theatre a wide berth as default, but he's a clever bloke. It could be alright, couldn't it? Definitely interested in seeing this one. Don't think it'd work with anyone other than Ianucci doing it (give or take Chris Morris, maybe). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 On 24/09/2023 at 01:38, Xann said: Armando Iannucci is looking to bring 'Dr Strangelove' to the stage next year. Give theatre a wide berth as default, but he's a clever bloke. It could be alright, couldn't it? Tickets on sale now, Steve Coogan the main cast announcement so far. Currently in the throes of buying a couple for the last Friday in October next year (25th). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 1 hour ago, GarethRDR said: Tickets on sale now, Steve Coogan the main cast announcement so far. Cheers Bab. Did you see the album in the Geek thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) Blast from the past night in Guildford tonight with a Flock of Seagulls Gig was decent enough ….that hair is looooong gone Edited September 26, 2023 by tonyh29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Went to see Golden Hours in Exeter last night (made up of members of The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Gang of Four and Tricky) Really decent, quite dark, brooding and hypnotic rhythms! well worth the tenner! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 27, 2023 Moderator Share Posted September 27, 2023 11 hours ago, tonyh29 said: Blast from the past night in Guildford tonight with a Flock of Seagulls Gig was decent enough ….that hair is looooong gone I think I've posted this before but as a former hairdresser, Mike used way too much hairspray He's a workaholic, must do close to 300 gigs a year. I'm shocked they came back to the UK tbh, always more popular in US and Canada and earns far more over there than here I went for a drink with him after a Liverpol gig a few years ago because my mate was their TM. Nice enough bloke but then I left when Ian McCulloch turned up as.... well Mac is just a wee bit of an arsehole these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, bickster said: I think I've posted this before but as a former hairdresser, Mike used way too much hairspray He's a workaholic, must do close to 300 gigs a year. I'm shocked they came back to the UK tbh, always more popular in US and Canada and earns far more over there than here I went for a drink with him after a Liverpol gig a few years ago because my mate was their TM. Nice enough bloke but then I left when Ian McCulloch turned up as.... well Mac is just a wee bit of an arsehole these days The boiler room in Guildford must only hold about 100 people , so it was a strange venue for them to be playing … his wife was there , she’s about as Liverpudlian as it’s possible to be talking of Ian Mc , he’s playing the boiler room in a few months time , haven’t decided whether to go or not yet , was never a huge fan of his stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted September 27, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 27, 2023 PWEI in that London on the 20th of October. Always a million times better live than on the records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 27, 2023 Moderator Share Posted September 27, 2023 14 minutes ago, tonyh29 said: talking of Ian Mc , he’s playing the boiler room in a few months time , haven’t decided whether to go or not yet , was never a huge fan of his stuff Check out the recent documentary on / featuring him on Sky Arts. Embarrassing doesn't do it justice he's that coked up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Saw New Order on Friday night I’ve sorta avoided them in favour of Peter Hook gigs ( seen him 4 times) but I was quite impressed even if Gillian Gilbert looked like someone’s mum had won a competition to play keyboards for the night The whole package with the sound system the light show was really well done even managed to make the 02 sound like a decent venue for a change I’m seeing Peter Hook at Hammersmith in a couple of weeks , I fear New Order have ruined it for me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted October 2, 2023 Moderator Share Posted October 2, 2023 2 hours ago, tonyh29 said: Saw New Order on Friday night I’ve sorta avoided them in favour of Peter Hook gigs ( seen him 4 times) but I was quite impressed even if Gillian Gilbert looked like someone’s mum had won a competition to play keyboards for the night The whole package with the sound system the light show was really well done even managed to make the 02 sound like a decent venue for a change I’m seeing Peter Hook at Hammersmith in a couple of weeks , I fear New Order have ruined it for me Yeah but Hooky is less of twunt than Barney imo I have no interest in seeing either these days tbh NO play venues that are too big and I'm no fan of their recent output since reformation. PHatL are a tribute band that contains one member of the original band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 25 minutes ago, bickster said: Yeah but Hooky is less of twunt than Barney imo I have no interest in seeing either these days tbh NO play venues that are too big and I'm no fan of their recent output since reformation. PHatL are a tribute band that contains one member of the original band arguably the key element of the band though .. his gigs are great , usually in front of a few hundred people ( sub89 reading last time I saw him) so really intimate and he'll engage with the crowd , some woman was attending her 100th PH&tl gig last time out so he let her choice the final song of the night 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted October 2, 2023 Moderator Share Posted October 2, 2023 1 minute ago, tonyh29 said: arguably the key element of the band though .. his gigs are great , usually in front of a few hundred people ( sub89 reading last time I saw him) so really intimate and he'll engage with the crowd , some woman was attending her 100th PH&tl gig last time out so he let her choice the final song of the night You won't find me disagreeing with that. I completely lost interest once Hooky was booted out. Hence why I also said that he's a better person than Barney because Barney is generally a bit of a Grade A asswipe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 I was tempted by tenacious d, but it's £150 for a standing ticket. They can **** all of the way off, and when they get there, they can **** off some more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 On 26/09/2023 at 12:55, GarethRDR said: Tickets on sale now, Steve Coogan the main cast announcement so far. Currently in the throes of buying a couple for the last Friday in October next year (25th). got my tickets , just got to wait a year now and hope Dispatches don't do a piece on him in the meantime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 45 minutes ago, Davkaus said: I was tempted by tenacious d, but it's £150 for a standing ticket. They can **** all of the way off, and when they get there, they can **** off some more. Saw PJ Harvey on Friday, £75. £40 for a tee. Frugal visuals. No support. Same money, for the best tickets! https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/classical-music/marin-alsop-conducts-rhapsody-blue?eventId=849951 Next time you see gouging money for a gig you were hoping to see, you might consider seeing an orchestral concert instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 First ever time, last night going to the Thekla in Bristol - what a great little venue. Saw Do Nothing who were pretty decent and supported by Humour, who were excellent. Got back home in Devon before half midnight too so not too bad (although back at work this morning 6 hours later) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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