garigoun Posted April 26, 2009 #1 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Will someone just back from the QM2 PLEASE PLEASE tell me that the shows have been changed from Appassionata et al. A Less than Hopeful Gari. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAV BOY Posted April 26, 2009 #2 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Will someone just back from the QM2 PLEASE PLEASE tell me that the shows have been changed from Appassionata et al.A Less than Hopeful Gari. How about " Rock @ the Opera" :eek: :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garigoun Posted April 26, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted April 26, 2009 How about " Rock @ the Opera" :eek: :p Oh God I'd forgotten that. G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAV BOY Posted April 26, 2009 #4 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Oh God I'd forgotten that.G. Not me :o God knows how many times i sat through that show :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garigoun Posted April 26, 2009 Author #5 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Not me :o God knows how many times i sat through that show :eek: That displays a worrying tendency to masochism. Once, or even half once should be enough for any normal person. Gari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAV BOY Posted April 26, 2009 #6 Share Posted April 26, 2009 That displays a worrying tendency to masochism. Once, or even half once should be enough for any normal person.Gari Not when im with my Dad :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit abroad Posted April 26, 2009 #7 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I am really hopeful of a change in the show schedule too and asked the same question a month or so ago. We liked all the QM2 shows on our last TA, albeit it would be a disappointment not to see a change in the evening entertainment 2 years on!:( I did a little internet search and can't find anything other than to confirm that the new shows are coming soon - anyone got an update on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted April 26, 2009 #8 Share Posted April 26, 2009 According to the new Cunarder there are two new shows in rehearsal now. Can't remember what they were but at least they'll be different. I think they start in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickH Posted April 26, 2009 #9 Share Posted April 26, 2009 We've just returned and watched Appassionata, Crazy in Love and the final night the show was based on Cunard singers and dancers performed a Neil Diamond medley. The RADA team did Hobson's Choice and Bottoms Dream. We enjoyed all the shows we attended :confused::o:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliecat Posted April 26, 2009 #10 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Rock at the Opera was not on earlier this month. I have actually never seen it. :D There was a very good pianist. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garigoun Posted April 26, 2009 Author #11 Share Posted April 26, 2009 We've just returned and watched Appassionata, Crazy in Love and the final night the show was based on Cunard singers and dancers performed a Neil Diamond medley. The RADA team did Hobson's Choice and Bottoms Dream. We enjoyed all the shows we attended :confused::o:eek: Those are different from last May at least. Gari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bispham Boo Posted April 26, 2009 #12 Share Posted April 26, 2009 On the same crossing as Nick. The RADA plays were good, especially Hobsons Choice. Didn't see the other shows - too busy eating, having martinis etc :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit abroad Posted April 26, 2009 #13 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Sound promising! Sounds like they may be sticking with one old show & introducing 2 new then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperrn Posted April 26, 2009 #14 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Rock at the Opera... four times... (do I get a medal?) First time, from choice, on my first crossing... A year later... Second time, with friends on our way to the Commodore Club... A year later... Third time, with my parents who wanted to "see a show"... Two weeks later... Fourth time, with a party of eleven friends, their first time on board QM2, who wanted to "see what's on at the Royal Court"... Won't see it again... Never seen Appassionata... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnpugwash Posted April 27, 2009 #15 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Rock at the Opera has gone, shuffled off its' mortal coil and been replaced by Crazy in Love. Apassionata lives on but may have the Mexican virus so we live in hope. Trouble is that Cunard sign a 3 or 4 year deal for the music, costumes,choreography and copyright, so they have them quite a while. If you didn't travel so much it would be ok or stay in the CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garigoun Posted April 27, 2009 Author #16 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Rock at the Opera... four times... (do I get a medal?) First time, from choice, on my first crossing... The first time, everyone is excused due to ignorance. A further THREE times whatever the excuse qualifies you for free psychotherapy, not a medal. Never seen Appassionata... You see Pepper, you see, life isn't always cruel. Gari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garigoun Posted April 27, 2009 Author #17 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Rock at the Opera has gone, shuffled off its' mortal coil and been replaced by Crazy in Love. Apassionata lives on but may have the Mexican virus so we live in hope. Trouble is that Cunard sign a 3 or 4 year deal for the music, costumes,choreography and copyright, so they have them quite a while. If you didn't travel so much it would be ok or stay in the CC. From you calendar Cap'n looks like you'll be getting off as we get on in June. Your lucky star must be in the ascendant. Gari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnpugwash Posted April 27, 2009 #18 Share Posted April 27, 2009 From you calendar Cap'n looks like you'll be getting off as we get on in June. Your lucky star must be in the ascendant.Gari June 25th I think I am due off, I will leave you a little something in the shower tray... :D Are you doing the 16/17 days or staying in NYC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garigoun Posted April 27, 2009 Author #19 Share Posted April 27, 2009 June 25th I think I am due off, I will leave you a little something in the shower tray... :D Are you doing the 16/17 days or staying in NYC? Staying in NYC for five nights - Bliss! Gari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnpugwash Posted April 27, 2009 #20 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Gari, have a good time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southwestie Posted April 27, 2009 #21 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Rock at the Opera... four times... (do I get a medal?) First time, from choice, on my first crossing... A year later... Second time, with friends on our way to the Commodore Club... A year later... Third time, with my parents who wanted to "see a show"... Two weeks later... Fourth time, with a party of eleven friends, their first time on board QM2, who wanted to "see what's on at the Royal Court"... Won't see it again... Never seen Appassionata... Dont worry, you will never have to see it ever again, although, I may have some video footage I could email to you:eek: So much better to just go to the CC dont you think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit abroad Posted April 28, 2009 #22 Share Posted April 28, 2009 At the risk of a good flaming we actually loved Appasionata & Rock At The Opera, although wouldn't be very pleased if I were a frequent crosser to see the same entertainment schedule offered over & over again! However, I thought the song & dance medley on the last night absolutely sucked & the RAD abridged plays were curious choices & disappointingly 'Am Dram'. Looking forward to seeing what the changes are like and think I can easily tolerate a repeat of Appasionata. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heywood Posted April 28, 2009 #23 Share Posted April 28, 2009 When did you travel Brit abroad? We travelled in 2006 and I enjoyed the workshops but the abridged performance of 'The Importance of Being Earnest' was rather disappointing especially as there were high expectations of the play from the audience, from the knowledgeable comments made. Personally I think there was too much hype attached to the 'RADA' aspect- have seen equal and better in local amateur theatre. I have read here that it is now 'Hobson's Choice' and wondering how that will be adapted for a transatlantic audience. We go later in the year so looking forward to everything :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garigoun Posted April 28, 2009 Author #24 Share Posted April 28, 2009 When did you travel Brit abroad? We travelled in 2006 and I enjoyed the workshops but the abridged performance of 'The Importance of Being Earnest' was rather disappointing especially as there were high expectations of the play from the audience, from the knowledgeable comments made.Personally I think there was too much hype attached to the 'RADA' aspect- have seen equal and better in local amateur theatre. I have read here that it is now 'Hobson's Choice' and wondering how that will be adapted for a transatlantic audience. We go later in the year so looking forward to everything :D They 'did' R III with bits chucked in nicked from 3H IV one time, about two years ago I think, anyone remember? Not so much 'did' as 'did for'. One guy who passed me on the way out hissed in my ear 'Off with his head'. But they try Bless 'em they try. It's a floating holiday camp, not the Old Vic. Gari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit abroad Posted April 28, 2009 #25 Share Posted April 28, 2009 When did you travel Brit abroad? We travelled in 2006 and I enjoyed the workshops but the abridged performance of 'The Importance of Being Earnest' was rather disappointing especially as there were high expectations of the play from the audience, from the knowledgeable comments made.Personally I think there was too much hype attached to the 'RADA' aspect- have seen equal and better in local amateur theatre. I have read here that it is now 'Hobson's Choice' and wondering how that will be adapted for a transatlantic audience. We go later in the year so looking forward to everything :D We crossed in July 2006 (20th wedding anniversary celebration). I agree with your sentiments on RADA, after reading the Cunard blurb my expectations were probably way too high. The name of one of the plays escapes me - an old fashioned /quintessential southern counties caper about the antics at an annual village fete? The other was Midsummer's Night Dream. I think the cast and budget were just too tiny & stretched to deliver at the level the audience were hoping for, and I think we saw the casts first performance/crossing, so there were also a few first night nerves going on. Hopefully things have improved slightly since? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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