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Post by Talissa on Aug 1, 2006 8:05:48 GMT 11
I didn't see the ceremony, not having pay TV, so can't comment on that. But if the awards were limited to only shows that had toured, it would be a very limited choice indeed, and there'd really be no point holding the awards at all.
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Post by Yonkers on Aug 1, 2006 12:28:45 GMT 11
Talissa get hold of a tape of the show it was excruiating to watch (inept and boring). Judging by what was broadcast there really is no point to the awards. If they hope to stimulate interest in theatre by showing the presentation they seem to be going the wrong way about it.
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Post by davidredden on Aug 1, 2006 12:33:37 GMT 11
What is the point of nominating plays that have only been seen in one city? Shouldn't that be left to local award givers? I think for plays/shows/operas to be nominated they should be seen in at least two/three(?) cities. After all these are national awards.
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In relation to this statement by a member, let us all remind ourselves that we do live in Australia and our Arts community and general public who come and see our shows are not indeed a New York or West End audience. It would be impossible and financially disasterous to tour some productions of play and or musicals to other cities. Now don't get me wrong I would love to see more productions being mounted in many more cities, but let us remember, it is called Showbusiness ! Yes Business, and if it is not viable it will not tour! So unless we have more people leaving the television at home and going out to see more live events then we will never get to the echelon of say Broadway and West End, and productions will always be city based.
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Post by Yonkers on Aug 1, 2006 12:57:13 GMT 11
No one, after seeing that inept presentation is going to bother leaving the television to see a show. The evening did the industry (not to mention the "business" ) a disservice.
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Post by davidredden on Aug 1, 2006 13:02:22 GMT 11
As someone in the audience the show was fabulous, the energy was great, perhaps if you had left the comfort of TV land and seen the show in person your opinion of the night may have been different. Please remember that only half of the night was televised and the "live to air" section that was televised was plagued by problems. These problems were not seen as an audience member at the Lyric Theatre but obviously for the television audience.
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Post by Yonkers on Aug 1, 2006 15:57:06 GMT 11
I'm in Melbourne and can tell you if I'd gone to the expense of going to Sydney to see that train wreck of a show I'd have been pretty p'd off. I'd have thought that they would have shown the best "entertainment" on the television presentation. The segement that came off the best was FIDDLER ON THE ROOF but even that was in semi darkness. What was the finale with people just wandering on stage in street clothes all about? (You couldn't even see the PRISCILLA bus in the darkness). Last years show though low on entertainment was at least competent. The people at FOX 8 must be shaking their heads in disbelief today.
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Post by nadine on Aug 1, 2006 18:51:22 GMT 11
I liked it.  And I personally like that the Helpmanns showcase all forms of live performance from the smaller companies through to the larger ones. |
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