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Lana Ensemble Enthusiast If only life were a song and dance number... Posts: 169	OA: Pirates of Penzance Aug 19, 2006 0:36:54 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lana on Aug 19, 2006 0:36:54 GMT 11 How am I supposed to know where I'll be in May? Meh. Maybe I'll have to try and see it elsewhere.. And I know you already mentioned it Julia, but their advertising wins at life.
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Buff Director An actor's a guy, who, if you ain't talking about him, ain't listening - Marlon Brando Posts: 1,783	OA: Pirates of Penzance Aug 21, 2006 9:53:32 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Buff on Aug 21, 2006 9:53:32 GMT 11 admin said: And yes, it seems that it'll be released on DVD in ABC shops, as a friend of mine was there the other night and said they were filming. Thank goodness for that. That means I will get to see the show! Buff
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Talissa Director Almighty cough evil cough moderator Posts: 2,324	OA: Pirates of Penzance Sept 2, 2006 7:33:09 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Talissa on Sept 2, 2006 7:33:09 GMT 11 A lovely Warlow article www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,20313924-7642,00.html
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OA: Pirates of Penzance Sept 3, 2006 11:44:13 GMT 11

Post by Talissa on Sept 3, 2006 11:44:13 GMT 11

Now, here's some interesting news. The role of the Pirate King in the Adelaide run will be played by....

*drum roll*

David Campbell

That's right, David will be taking over from Anthony just for those couple of weeks, due to other commitments Anthony has. Now to keep an ear to the ground to find out what these other commitments are, as rumour suggests they are a performance of some kind.

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Talissa Director Almighty cough evil cough moderator Posts: 2,324	OA: Pirates of Penzance Sept 25, 2006 22:16:19 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Talissa on Sept 25, 2006 22:16:19 GMT 11 qpac.com.au/events/pdf/pirate.mov A link I found to a trailer for Pirates. Looks absolutely fantastic!
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OA: Pirates of Penzance Sept 25, 2006 23:54:14 GMT 11

Post by Hannah on Sept 25, 2006 23:54:14 GMT 11

I think that looks terrible. Why (oh god why?!) does a wonderful actor need to copy a recent blockbuster performance - obviously - and be dressed in the same costume purely cause they're both pirates?! Why did they need Warlow?! They should have just got a Johnny Depp impersonator up there.

I thought it was just a bad joke when the poster came out, but no - they have actually tried to make Warlow into Depp.

So bad. So bad beyond words. So disappointing.

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OA: Pirates of Penzance Sept 26, 2006 0:04:27 GMT 11

Post by Talissa on Sept 26, 2006 0:04:27 GMT 11

If I remember correctly, I believe that was Warlow's choice. And it isn't based solely on Depp, but rather a combination of favourite pirates. One of Warlow's talents is impersonation, and I don't see why he shouldn't use that, especially since he always puts plenty of himself even into impersonations. It isn't a strict carbon copy. I don't think he'd ever do that. And I am looking forward to it. Besides, it sells tickets. The season is just about sold out from what I've heard, and theatre audiences can be a tough nut to crack. If it sells tickets without betraying the text, I don't see a problem with it.

And besides, that isn't what I was referring to. It's colourful. It's lively. I heard they've taken a storybook approach to it, and it looks as though it works.

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OA: Pirates of Penzance Sept 26, 2006 0:12:52 GMT 11

Post by Hannah on Sept 26, 2006 0:12:52 GMT 11

Mmm... I take your point. (And I agree about the livliness.)

But I think the same costume shouldn't have been used - it says "I am playing Johnny Depp from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies". Sure, take inspiration, even impersonate at times, but why would I go and watch Warlow impersonate Depp when the films are at my fingertips (and I'm sure Depp does a better Depp than Warlow).

If you're going to impersonate an icon, you need to give it time. The pirates movies are still being released.

Sure, it sells tickets, but I guess they could have sold those tickets just as easily with a random unknown impersonating Depp if people are coming to see a live "Pirates of the Caribbean". I just think Warlow is limiting himself as an artist - taking the easy route I guess - by copying a current figure and being forced (I assume, by the director) to use that to cash in on the pirates success.

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OA: Pirates of Penzance Oct 9, 2006 20:02:57 GMT 11

Post by Talissa on Oct 9, 2006 20:02:57 GMT 11

Just an update on casting for the Adelaide run:

The Pirate King – David Campbell
Major General – Dennis Olsen
Samuel – Ben Rasheed (also covering David Hobson)
Kate – Johanna Allen

Ben Rasheed has been covering Samuel so far, but has been asked to play the role for the Adelaide run, and will be covered by Luke Barron.

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Talissa Director Almighty cough evil cough moderator Posts: 2,324	OA: Pirates of Penzance Nov 30, 2006 19:10:16 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Talissa on Nov 30, 2006 19:10:16 GMT 11 www.abc.net.au/brisbane/stories/s1798053.htm?brisbane A review from the Brisbane run.
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Talissa Director Almighty cough evil cough moderator Posts: 2,324	OA: Pirates of Penzance Nov 30, 2006 19:42:58 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Talissa on Nov 30, 2006 19:42:58 GMT 11 www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,,20774534-5003423,00.html And an article about David Hobson, It Takes Two, Pirates and other things. (Yes, I'm cleaning out my inboxes. How could you tell?)
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Talissa Director Almighty cough evil cough moderator Posts: 2,324	OA: Pirates of Penzance Dec 3, 2006 6:29:12 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Talissa on Dec 3, 2006 6:29:12 GMT 11 www.news.com.au/sundaymail/story/0,,20848028-7642,00.html Anthony and David interviewing each other.
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Buff Director An actor's a guy, who, if you ain't talking about him, ain't listening - Marlon Brando Posts: 1,783	OA: Pirates of Penzance Dec 4, 2006 14:31:19 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Buff on Dec 4, 2006 14:31:19 GMT 11 It's showing on ABC TV this coming Saturday (9/12/06) at 9:25pm. The TV guide I've got still says it's the Jon English/Simon Gallagher version! I've just checked the ABC TV website and they've got it right, at least! Buff
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Buff Director An actor's a guy, who, if you ain't talking about him, ain't listening - Marlon Brando Posts: 1,783	OA: Pirates of Penzance May 21, 2007 11:17:29 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Buff on May 21, 2007 11:17:29 GMT 11 An article from the Herald Sun, including a picture gallery of the production. Click here Buff
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Talissa Director Almighty cough evil cough moderator Posts: 2,324	OA: Pirates of Penzance May 21, 2007 16:38:31 GMT 11 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Talissa on May 21, 2007 16:38:31 GMT 11 Oh brilliant. Anyone else in Melbourne seen it yet? For the next couple of days Dennis Olsen is playing Major-General Stanley as Reg Livermore is unwell and Dennis already knows the blocking from Adelaide, so they flew him in.
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