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Our House (2002-10-Cambridge Theatre-London)
Type de série: OriginalThéâtre: Cambridge Theatre (Londres - Angleterre) Durée : 9 mois 3 semaines Nombre : 331 représentationsPremière Preview : lundi 07 octobre 2002Première : lundi 28 octobre 2002Dernière : samedi 16 août 2003Mise en scène : Matthew Warchus • Chorégraphie : Peter Darling • Producteur : Avec : Michael Jibson (Joe Casey), Julia Gay (Sarah), Lesley Nicol (Joe ’s Mum), Ian Reddington (Joe’s Dad), Richard Frame, Oliver Jackson, Tameka Empson, Andrea Francis, Matt Cross, Mike Scott, James Beattie, Mark Hilton, Paul KembleCommentaires : On the surface this was another compilation “greatest hits” show of the “We Will Rock You” kind. However, the numbers were wrapped around a skilful narrative with inventive and cheerful choreography and a much praised central performance from Michael Jibson as Joe. Although the show received mostly enthusiastic notices, business was very patchy: a series of matinees were cancelled, then matinee days were re-arranged until unexpectedly the show won the 2003 Olivier Award for Best Musical of the Year. This gave it a boost, and it continued to run until mid-August, 2003 - a ten month run.Presse : MICHAEL COVENEY for THE DAILY MAIL says, "There is something fresh and original here......incisive and imaginative production."
IAN JOHNS for THE TIMES says, "Our House comes as a welcome relief from the camp idolatry behind Mamma Mia! and We Will Rock You."
MICHAEL BILLINGTON for THE GUARDIAN did not like it much saying, "In the course of a long evening, the law of diminishing returns inevitably applies" And going on to say, "The musical groans under the burden of too much plot; and after a time the raucous sameness of the numbers begins to pall. "
NEIL SMITH for BBC ONLINE says, "Matthew Warchus's direction is slick and inventive, while the young cast are clearly having the time of their lives."
CHARLES SPENCER for THE DAILY TELEGRAPH gives a luke-warm notice saying, "Somehow the show adds up to less than the sum of its promising parts." And goes on to say, "Even fanatical admirers of Madness are likely to find themselves exhausted rather than elated."
NICHOLAS DE JONGH for THE EVENING STANDARD says, "A compelling, knife-sharp affair." He goes on to say, "Our House is that rare thing, an original musical."
PETER HEPPLE for THE STAGE, "Even though the group's songs are all similar in style, Tim Firth has done a good job concocting a plot around them. "
'Our House' is a brand new musical featuring the greatest hits of 80's pop band, MADNESS! As well as featuring two all new songs written by Madness, the show is full of the band's greatest musical numbers, including 'Baggy Trousers', 'It Must Be Love', 'Driving In My Car',''House Of Fun' and 'Night Boat to Cairo'. Billed as a London love story, 'Our House' centres on two teenagers living in North London to the backdrop of Madness' hit songs.
It is the story of Joe and his girlfriend Sarah who live in modern-day London, and follows two different courses his life could have taken following a petty crime.
1 Our House peut-être considéré comme un juke-box musical autour de la musique de Madness
London
Our House was first staged at the Cambridge Theatre in the West End from 28 October 2002 to 16 August 2003. Michael Jibson made his professional debut as Joe Casey and was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical. Direction was by Matthew Warchus with choreography by Peter Darling, and featured Julia Gay as Sarah. Members of the band Madness played roles in the executive production of the show, and Madness frontman Suggs performed in the production for a while as Joe's father. The musical won the 2003 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical. However, it received mixed reviews and closed after less than 10 months.
UK tour
A UK revival started at Birmingham Repertory Theatre and continued on a UK tour in 2008, with Chris Carswell playing the lead role of Joe Casey. In 2008/2009 it played cities from Stoke in July 2008 to Crawley in March 2009.
The touring production changed aspects of the show in reaction to criticism of show's début in the West End. House of Fun was replaced with "Los Palmas 7" as the opening of the show. "Sarah's Song" was also replaced with the new Madness hit "NW5".
UK Gala Performance
Our House returned to London's West End on 11th November 2012 for a one off Gala performance at Savoy Theatre. The performance was directed by the shows original director Matthew Warchus in aid of Help for Heroes. Suggs played the role of Joe's Dad in the production. www.ourhouseinconcert.com
International productions
A new production of the show toured Japan in July 2006, starting in Tokyo.
The show was performed in Ramat Gan, Israel, by the Beit Zvi Company in May 2010.
"Los Palmas 7" / "House of Fun"
"Our House"
"Simple Equation"
"My Girl"
"Baggy Trousers"
"Prospects"
"Embarrassment"
"Driving In My Car"
"Shut Up"
"Tomorrow's Just Another Day" / "The Sun and the Rain"
"Night Boat to Cairo"
"Wings Of a Dove"
"One Better Day"
"Margate"
"Rise and Fall"
"NW5 (Or Sarah's Song)"
"It Must Be Love"
"The Sun and the Rain"
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Our House (2002-10-Cambridge Theatre-London)
Type de série: OriginalThéâtre: Cambridge Theatre (Londres - Angleterre) Durée : 9 mois 3 semaines Nombre : 331 représentationsPremière Preview : lundi 07 octobre 2002Première : lundi 28 octobre 2002Dernière : samedi 16 août 2003Mise en scène : Matthew Warchus • Chorégraphie : Peter Darling • Producteur : Avec : Michael Jibson (Joe Casey), Julia Gay (Sarah), Lesley Nicol (Joe ’s Mum), Ian Reddington (Joe’s Dad), Richard Frame, Oliver Jackson, Tameka Empson, Andrea Francis, Matt Cross, Mike Scott, James Beattie, Mark Hilton, Paul KembleCommentaires : On the surface this was another compilation “greatest hits” show of the “We Will Rock You” kind. However, the numbers were wrapped around a skilful narrative with inventive and cheerful choreography and a much praised central performance from Michael Jibson as Joe. Although the show received mostly enthusiastic notices, business was very patchy: a series of matinees were cancelled, then matinee days were re-arranged until unexpectedly the show won the 2003 Olivier Award for Best Musical of the Year. This gave it a boost, and it continued to run until mid-August, 2003 - a ten month run.Presse : MICHAEL COVENEY for THE DAILY MAIL says, "There is something fresh and original here......incisive and imaginative production."
IAN JOHNS for THE TIMES says, "Our House comes as a welcome relief from the camp idolatry behind Mamma Mia! and We Will Rock You."
MICHAEL BILLINGTON for THE GUARDIAN did not like it much saying, "In the course of a long evening, the law of diminishing returns inevitably applies" And going on to say, "The musical groans under the burden of too much plot; and after a time the raucous sameness of the numbers begins to pall. "
NEIL SMITH for BBC ONLINE says, "Matthew Warchus's direction is slick and inventive, while the young cast are clearly having the time of their lives."
CHARLES SPENCER for THE DAILY TELEGRAPH gives a luke-warm notice saying, "Somehow the show adds up to less than the sum of its promising parts." And goes on to say, "Even fanatical admirers of Madness are likely to find themselves exhausted rather than elated."
NICHOLAS DE JONGH for THE EVENING STANDARD says, "A compelling, knife-sharp affair." He goes on to say, "Our House is that rare thing, an original musical."
PETER HEPPLE for THE STAGE, "Even though the group's songs are all similar in style, Tim Firth has done a good job concocting a plot around them. "
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Our House (2015-08-Union Theatre-London)
Type de série: RevivalThéâtre: Union Theatre (Londres - Angleterre) Durée : 3 semaines Nombre : Première Preview : mercredi 19 août 2015Première : vendredi 21 août 2015Dernière : samedi 12 septembre 2015Mise en scène : Michael Burgen • Chorégraphie : Producteur : Avec : Steven France (Joe Casey), Ailsa Davidson (Sarah), Dominic Brewer (Joe’s Dad), Sally Samad (Kath Casey), Joseph Giacone (Emmo), Joe Ashman (Lewis), Claire Learie (Billie), Chanice Alexander-Burnett (Angie), Rhys Owen (Mr. Pressman), Jay Osborne (Reecey), Joanna Bird, Alice Baker, Rachel Capp, Lauren Dinse, Reece Kerridge, Paul Flannigan and Zachary Worrall
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