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Post by maxx02 on Jul 17, 2007 18:10:26 GMT
well that depends: I can tell you that even after several viewings you may miss quite a bit of what is going on. I wish I'd have had it to listen to first because I wanted to focus on the acting not so much on the story. It would have helped to not be distracted by the mintuea.  |
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Post by etherealtb on Jul 17, 2007 18:55:50 GMT
well that depends: I can tell you that even after several viewings you may miss quite a bit of what is going on. I wish I'd have had it to listen to first because I wanted to focus on the acting not so much on the story. It would have helped to not be distracted by the mintuea. Good point. Although for those sorts of reasons, I usually prefer to read a play before I see it. |
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Post by ukelelehip on Jul 18, 2007 2:41:12 GMT
I agree with Maxx. If you're only going to see the play once or twice, you don't want to be overwhelmed and trying to keep track of all the plot lines and then missing out on (some of) the Rufus goodness. This definitely helps although just listening to it will probably confuse you enough which will then be great when you see the play and you think 'oh, so that's what wasgoing on'.
I'd say the perfect prep would be to read the play, then listen to this and then go see it.
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Post by quoll on Jul 18, 2007 5:54:46 GMT
And also have a look at the Wikipaedia entry for the Velvet Revolution just to get some of the names in perspective as well.
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Post by ree on Jul 18, 2007 14:01:13 GMT
I just got a notification from Amazon yesterday that
the release date for the copy of Rock'N'Roll I ordered
has been pushed back to late September. I guess I
can search the bookstores in the UK for copies, except
that I think I remember someone saying that there was
only a version made especially for the run of the play
in London last year.
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Post by ukelelehip on Jul 18, 2007 15:30:33 GMT
The playtext is £2.00 at the Royal Court Bookshop: ROCK 'N' ROLL STOPPARD TOM £2 To order a playtext, e-mail your request to bookshop@royalcourttheatre.com, noting your telephone number for credit card purchases, or post a cheque for £2 per each playtext plus £1 per playtext for shipping (within UK only). Orders to be shipped outside the UK will be calculated on an individual basis by e-mail, telephone, fax or post. Approximate shipping costs are £1.50 per playtext to Europe, £2.25 per playtext to World 1 (USA, etc.) and £2.40 per playtext to World 2 (Australia, etc.). www.royalcourttheatre.com/bookshop_playtexts.asp |
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Post by etherealtb on Jul 18, 2007 15:52:13 GMT
I agree with Maxx. If you're only going to see the play once or twice, TWICE! I'll be lucky to see it ONCE! As my boss used to say, I'm Rockbottom, not Rockerfeller! ;D The playtext is £2.00 at the Royal Court Bookshop: What's a playtext? Is that a copy of the play? |
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Post by quoll on Jul 18, 2007 21:15:42 GMT
Yes the playtext is the script of the play - it was odd (to me!) that the program and the "play" were one and the same when it was at the Royal Court - and dirt cheap too! When the play moved into the west end there was a more expensive "real" program with pictures and all but without the text of the play.
BTW have you all seen the new pics from RnR on vue2sewell?
Edited to say - do try and see it twice, you get so much more from it the second time! Even if you have to live on bread and baked beans for a month, it is worth it!!!!!
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Post by maxx02 on Jul 18, 2007 21:35:07 GMT
Edited to say - do try and see it twice, you get so much more from it the second time! Even if you have to live on bread and baked beans for a month, it is worth it!!!!! I never got anything out of it any time because I just couldn't get over how brilliant Rufus was long enough to notice what was actually going on... So I read it on the plane back. At least this time around I'll have some idea what the thing is about.  |
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Post by quoll on Jul 18, 2007 22:53:39 GMT
Edited to say - do try and see it twice, you get so much more from it the second time! Even if you have to live on bread and baked beans for a month, it is worth it!!!!! I never got anything out of it any time because I just couldn't get over how brilliant Rufus was long enough to notice what was actually going on... So I read it on the plane back. At least this time around I'll have some idea what the thing is about. That's what I meant - you will not be bothered by all the content if you know what is going on and will be able to focus all your attention on what Rufus is doing! |
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Post by etherealtb on Jul 18, 2007 22:57:30 GMT
Edited to say - do try and see it twice, you get so much more from it the second time! Even if you have to live on bread and baked beans for a month, it is worth it!!!!! What if it means being evicted from my apartment because I can't afford to pay my rent?  |
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Post by ukelelehip on Jul 19, 2007 0:10:56 GMT
Edited to say - do try and see it twice, you get so much more from it the second time! Even if you have to live on bread and baked beans for a month, it is worth it!!!!! What if it means being evicted from my apartment because I can't afford to pay my rent? Do it, baby! Apartment Schmapartment!  |
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Post by ree on Jul 19, 2007 0:52:50 GMT
Thanks Uke, I'm getting out my credit card now to order the playtext, and thanks to everyone else for all the helpful suggestions! |
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Post by maxx02 on Jul 19, 2007 0:55:09 GMT
What if it means being evicted from my apartment because I can't afford to pay my rent? Do it, baby! Apartment Schmapartment! sounds to me like Uke is saying you can come and live with her. Is that what you're saying Uke? ;D |
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Post by etherealtb on Jul 20, 2007 16:57:03 GMT
Do it, baby! Apartment Schmapartment! sounds to me like Uke is saying you can come and live with her. Is that what you're saying Uke? ;D Hmmmm...it does, doesn't it? So then Uke, you live in NYC and I can stay with you?  ;D |
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