I have found that recently there has been a big increase in the number of people doing a search for Livid Production's upcoming production (redundant use of production there- that's 3) of Monty Python's Spamalot, which in itself was a stage production (4) adaptation of the film production (5)- Monty Python and the Holy Grail. However it brings in a variety of other references and songs from the Python production (6) catalogue, including the song that always gets people singing along- 'Always look on the bright side of life'.
Some of you are probably saying, I have not heard much from Dale about this production (7), and I mean it is just about here and what have you been doing with yourself Dale?! First off, calm down I have stuff to do, and second for better or worse I have heard very little about the show, they are keeping details close to their chest, but because I am awesome here are some little tidbits;
* The cast seems to be jelling together quite well, and have created a little community...- 'But that is what every community theatre production (8) creates?'- Well yes, but let me finish will
you;
- This show seems to be the cake that is starting to mend the fissure that had occurred between the two theatre groups with the cast being a mixture of both groups; and major discussions about auditions for AWTC.
Who would have thought that Monty Python would be the team to bring together two other teams, to create a production that will...'yes'...well the rest is a secret of the future.
* The sets, and the dances are set to be in line with Livid's usual theatricality.
* Laughter....I know that isn't really a secret, but hey once again close to chest.
I have kept my eyes and ears open, but Livid has decided not to use the possible marketing tool of my blog, and turned down my suggestion to do some behind the scenes of the show to build up the audience for it...but then we dear reader have to acknowledge that the majority of the readers of this blog are either already in the show, or were going to go anyway...so good financial decision, and hey the secrecy makes it more intriguing.
For those who don't know where to get tickets yet well here are some links for browsing;
http://www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/www/html/196-event-details.asp?intEventID=1684
http://www.lividproductions.com.au/home/index.htm
or check out some of my previous posts on the subject.
The top one will also allow you to book in and pay for your tickets online...and are there still tickets available for the opening night- IE Tomorrow- well frankly yes...how do I know because I just purchased one, in aisle B seat 20, meaning that I am right near the stage, in the centre section, but still get the comfort of an aisle seat. I was also offered seats in the front row, centre so there is definitely seats, and good ones at that available.
For those who are sneaky or just plain awesome like me, you could even get in to see the production (I've forgotten where I am up to, 24601? Yeah that will do) 'bumping in', that is a technical term for when they bring all of their equipment from their secret lair- I mean rehearsal secret lair, and bring it to the stage, at this point the Albury Entertainment Centre, and then start to put it in, and let me just say, Livid does not disappoint, even with stage hands, and people moving stuff around, and others sitting or standing around (what, why aren't they helping- I don't know), you can still see the essence come through, as I believe Livid will to.
So stay tuned for a review!
Dale Stam
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