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Things I like better about UK show (prolly repeating myself here, but who cares):
- The boxing scene. For one thing, in the UK show it really looks like Michael hits George in the balls; in the US the boys go so low between the legs it could not possibly hurt! I mean, yeah we Yanks have bigger balls than the Brits, but still… Just a joke, okay? And I like how Billy actually repeats the lines “…and the fine tradition…” loudly and clearly, which you almost never see in the US. And I really like the UK George. Lots of funny lines that the US does not have.
- The Royal Ballet Audition. There was no need to change this for the US show. It makes more sense, it is funnier, and you get to see why Billy is upset about it. Also, I prefer the UK smashing of Tall Boy’s head into the safety curtain to the cheesy and poorly done fake punch in the US version. And in the UK version they do not waste time with that stupid line of Ballet Girls marching by. I like the whole scene with the judges, with the tape and the pencil and the money.
- More later today – it is 5AM and I need to go back to bed!
- Waiting for Dale to wake up. I could pound on the wall but that would be mean as I woke up with a terrible coughing fit last night and prolly kept him awake!! Anyway, did I mention I like Joe Caffrey as Dad. Great acting and line delivery, though I prefer Greg Jbara’s “It’s and egg actually”.
- Not sure about Craig’s Tony. I like some of the scenes, but he is a bit of a cry baby.Jury is still out.
- I am loving seeing the show in the “original Geordie”. Hahahahah! It is missed in New York and elsewhere and for the most part could be brought back. There is something so refreshing about it.
- Another minor acting bit: When Billy does his first two pirouettes, he is so proud of himself and he smiles. He may do that on Broadway, but I never noticed it. Here, every boy does it and it is very well communicated to the audience.
FID:TR5AA – May, 2010 – London – Observations
Sunday, May 9, 2010 — by Uncle Dave Be The First To Comment On This Post
