Soho Cinders shall go to the ball?

[bob8rich]

Princeton, you are of course entitled to your opinion but I think the score has a definite "edge" to it, which is why it's my favourite Stiles and Drewe score.

Btw - I detest pantomime with a vengeance lol so if I felt it was in anyway a pantomime I would steer well clear. But the edginess of the score(musically and lyricially) really "grabs" me every time I listen to it.

[ClapYo'Hands]

With all due respect, Bob, I'm just not sure it comes across that way in the theatre.

[FrontRowDress]

I really do love this, but I wouldn't describe it as "edgy". To me it's a contemporary take on a traditional story that many of us recognise from panto. It's got well crafted tuneful songs and lovely performances, but a gay central character and a few expletives don't really constitute "edgy". It's great that we can all like something for different reasons and I'm just glad to be given the opportunity to see it again.

[Princeton Returns]

Yeah exactly, I like the score, and enjoyed the concert for what it was, but i just cant see how its is edgy? By definition edgy is having a sharp/biting edge/wit, or being daring, provocative, or trend-setting, and I just cant see how Soho Cinders is? its a genuine question

[bob8rich]

Once again, guys - it's my OPINION and how it comes across to me. I don't claim that my opinion has to be gospel. Sadly some others seem to think that their opinions are fact.

[Princeton Returns]

Im not saying its a fact or doubting your opinion, Im genuinely asking how you find it edgy? Maybe you have seen something I have overlooked, im just curious

[FrontRowDress]

Chill Bob, it's a forum, things are usually open for discussion. We agree we like it for different reasons.

[bob8rich]

Frontrow dress - that's exactly the point I just made! We all have different opinions and I have as much right to find it edgy as anyone else has to not. I apologise if I seem to have over-reacted - that was not my intention. (It is never my intention to be confrontational.) I just felt some of the comments directed at me were unnecessarily abrasive when all I did was state how the score comes across to me.

[FrontRowDress]

That's the trouble with these bl**dy forums, even the nicest people (Princeton & me ) can come across as abrasive without intending too, I think we were just throwing our two penneth into the pot. Sorry if any of my comments upset you, that was certainly not my intention either.

[FrontRowDress]

PS Just had a look at http://www.sohocinders.com/ where it says in big letters right at the top "EDGY, FUN & DELICIOUSLY NAUGHTY". As the kids are want to say LMFAO

[MusicalBoy]

If not edgy, I think a show where the leading actor is a gay prostitute who is sleeping with an older gentleman who just happens to be a politician who is cheating on his wife is at least boundary pushing!

Also, if the score lacks that same sense of being 'edgy' I feel it's because Stiles and Drewe can't seem to help writing beautifully melodic and lyrical scores.

[FrontRowDress]

Why, because he's gay? Characters have been cheating on their spouses for centuries in literature. Love the score, love the show and think it's totally life-affirming, but in a fluffy, cosy kind of way, the nice people triumph and the cartoon baddies get their just desserts. But you know what, as Bob pointed out, we all have our own opinions and obviously some people's boundaries and edges are different to others. Totally agree about Stiles & Drewe, such talented composers and they will get their own mega-hit sooner rather than later. By the way, how brilliant is it that we're getting passionate about it already.

[FrontRowDress]

Soho theatre from 26 July according to a post on WhatsOnStage.

[Paterson]

I am looking forward to this. I couldn't make the concert last year, but saw the debut of many of the songs at the Stiles & Drewe concert and was insantly impressed.

I wouldn't call the show itself edgy, but the music definitely has that special something that could be described as more edgy than many musical theatre scores. Edgy is normally a term used by marketing or PR people because it sounds exciting, but mainly they probably mean it's not for kids.

I can see the panto connection, but mainly in the actual story and characters. Thankfully, there's no evidence of a scene involving ghosts in the woods, and most importantly, it's an original score.

I prefer the cast from the Stiles & Drewe concert to last year's Cinders one. I wasn't particularly keen on Jos from listening to the recordin. He was a bit shouty for my tastes and his accent was a bit all over the place, but I wouldn't want to write someone off based on one performance.

If they are opening on 22nd July, they'll have to announce the cast soon, so we'll find out soon enough.

Would I be right in thinking this is to be a limited run? (for now)

[246015]

Announcement already up on the Stiles & Drewe website:



SOHO THEATRE




6 WEEKS ONLY FROM 2ND AUGUST




YOU SHALL GO TO THE BALL THIS SUMMER



Edgy, fun and deliciously naughty, Soho Cinders celebrates the capital’s most colourful district and is set to get London’s temperature soaring this summer.

When impoverished student Robbie becomes romantically involved with engaged Mayoral candidate James Prince, his lap-dancing step-sisters become the least of his problems! James and Robbie’s worlds collide forcing them to fight for their own fairy-tale ending in this hilarious, satirical twist on the classic Cinderella story.

The potent mix of politics, sex-scandals and true love come together in this contemporary musical with an infectious score that you’ll be humming long past the stroke of midnight!

Starring Jenna Russel, Michael Xavier, Clive Carter, Suzie Chard, Amy Lennox, Beverly Rudd and featureing the voice of Stephen Fry.

Box Office 020 7478 0100


See: http://www.stilesanddrewe.biz/

[FrontRowDress]

Fantastic. But who is the lead?

[ClapYo'Hands]

Didn't like it, but look like Jenna Russell's got me going back!

[Phantom of London]

I know nothing about this show, I haven't listened to the cast recording yet, but what everyone says on here the show seems to be VERY irresistible. I liik forward to seeing this one.

[jaqs]

Full cast up now

http://www.sohocinders.com/the_show/cast/

[Paterson]

It is a great score and deserves to do well.

Unfortunately, the odds of me getting to this run are very slim, but hope it does very well and leads to something more in the future.

[bob8rich]

Got my ticket booked for August 26 - really looking forward to it!

[Theatrical Landladies]

Something about the artwork reminds me of Adam Faith's "Budgie". Not sure if that is a good thing??

[FrontRowDress]

We finally got to see this yesterday after loving the concert last year and it is even better. Notably, much as I worship at the altar of the goddess that is Hannah Waddingham, Jenna Russell is a much better fit as Marilyn. The theatre was packed too, which on the hottest day of the year is pretty good (they have air conditioning). Beverly Rudd & Suzie Chard still steal every scene that they are in as the grotesque ugly sisters and they milk every minute of their two big numbers. I raved at length on my blog if you need further persuasion to go. PS It was £27.50 on TKTS.
Soho Cinders

[rockyhorrorfan]

I saw the show on Sunday and really enjoyed it. Great performances from the whole cast although Beverly Rudd and Suzie Chard steal the show. I already loved the score from the live recording (even though I missed the concert). I'd definitely recommend it.

[bob8rich]

Saw Soho Cinders last night and it was simply fantastic. Charming, hilariously funny and, at the right moments, quite touching. The score is a combination of beautiful ballads and absolute knock-out showstopper upbeat comedy numbers. The entire cast are brilliant. One of the most enjoyable nights I've had in the theatre all year and, IMO, the best new British musical for a number of years!

[zyx987]

I saw it this afternoon, and had the fortune to see George Stiles in the role of William George (Understudy was out). He was actually really good, as was the musical.