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Published at 3rd of November 2021 09:56:32 AM


Chapter 930: 930

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"Fully met all my expectations, personally, even exceeded expectations, it is really a pleasant surprise!"

"Wonderful, completely wonderful! Lanly Hall is definitely one of the best young actors in Generation Y, without a doubt. God, I still can't come out now, the performances are all too memorable."

"Yes, I am looking forward to the second half now. Tired? One thing, three hours is really long; but in fact, it is more exciting than tired. It's been a long time since I felt the charm of drama again."

"For me? I like the Almeida Theater version. I know that this is not suitable for public taste, because it is really too long. The Queen’s Theater version is still very good; but, personally, Almeida The theater version presents a magnificent picture of the original story, and you can really taste the details."

"Drama is always a drama. You need to sit and watch it in person in order to experience the true meaning. Lanly-Hall is really good. I can finally understand why so many people have been praising him."

...

After the first half of the performance, 550 spectators swarmed out, and the entrance of the Almeida Theater was enveloped in a boiling warm current, and there was a lot of lively voices.

Reporters are eager to obtain first-hand information, hoping to snoop on the tip of the iceberg of this play; while other audiences can't wait to communicate, hoping to feel the live breath of this play through just a few words. Of course, those audience members who are asking for votes are still holding up the sign tirelessly, but they are destined to be disappointed.

As the hottest show in May, the tickets for the premiere night of "Les Miserables" are always priceless. The ordinary ticket, originally priced at £120, was first hyped to three thousand and five hundred pounds, and then to five thousand pounds. ——One of the viewers couldn't help but tempted/confused, and chose to sell, and it was indeed sold for five thousand pounds.

On the eve of the premiere, above the black market, the ticket price reached a new high, further rising to 6,000 pounds. However, no one sold it.

However, people have always persevered. Since this "Les Miserables" is a distinction between the first half and the second half, and the tickets for the two halves can be purchased separately, it is conceivable that if the quality is not satisfactory after the first half, or it is far away Lower than expected, then a large number of tickets for the second half will inevitably be released——

Even if it is not six thousand pounds, it is only six hundred pounds, or even three hundred pounds, it is a bargain than a transaction.

As a result, a large number of speculators gathered at the entrance of the Almeida Theater, there were scalper ticket sellers waiting for opportunities, there were loyal fans full of eagerness, and there were also opportunistic middlemen... But they were all disappointed, and everyone agreed. , The praise is flooded, word of mouth is bursting, not only has the expectation value not fallen, but it is also continuing to rise.

"The second half is more exciting."

It sounds a bit weird. A six-hour performance, in 2012, it is simply the forehead that clearly reads "Non-literary and young artists please do not approach"; but, the three-hour first half After the performance, the three-hour second half of the performance has become the expectation of every audience——

Five hundred and fifty, every one. Literally. Maybe... Elf Hall is the only exception, she has no way of knowing what she thinks.

Unimaginably, the tickets for the second half of "Les Miserables" were on the black market, and the popularity rose instead of falling. Someone rushed to offer a high price of 8,000 pounds, which was frantic. Perhaps, this is just a joke; perhaps, it is destined to be impossible to buy tickets, but behind this figure reveals the popularity of the show and the powerful appeal of Lan Li.

There are still two and a half hours before the second half kicks off, but the craze in the West End has not stopped, little by little, it has climbed to a new peak. This is definitely one of the craziest events in London in 2012, even if "one" is removed, there is no problem.

The excitement and boiling outside slowly permeated every corner of the Almeida Theatre. The busy scene of flowers, laughter, and drums all revealed a warmth and excitement. The warm and cold weather in London seems to have already Smelling the breath of midsummer, people can't help but cheer up.

Ned Mullan's mood was slightly tense.

Yes, nervous. After realizing his nervousness, Ned himself laughed blankly.

As a senior reporter for the "Empire" magazine, Ned has naturally seen countless winds and waves; more importantly, at the recent Berlin Film Festival, Ned had interviewed Lan Li face to face, and the two had a very pleasant conversation. But today, thinking that he was about to see Lan Li again, the sweat in his palms and his heartbeat still revealed his true emotions.

Noting Ned's smile, the theater manager Emma Fielding turned her head, "What's the matter?"

Ned chuckled, "If I say, I'm a little nervous now, do you believe it?"

Emma didn't laugh at Ned, but closed her jaw suddenly, "Believe me, I am also very nervous now. Interrupting the actor's rhythm during the first half and second half is not a trivial matter. My job prospects and my emotions are also very tense now."

Such a response made Ned smile.

Accompanied by the theater manager, Ned entered the backstage of the Almeida Theater. There are not many secrets in the backstage of the theater in the West End of London, but it is far more complicated than imagined. A seemingly simple building includes a rehearsal room, prop room, lifting platform, side stage waiting area, actor waiting room, and so on.

These theaters in the West End of London have a long history. When the oldest theaters were established at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, their names often came from the court, or the history and founders of the block. These old buildings passed After a century of precipitation, the traces of time can be glimpsed in every corner and every detail.

The Almeida Theater is only a medium-sized theater, and the backstage space is slightly narrow.

At this time, the staff are carrying all kinds of giant props. During the second half of the performance, the stage background props suddenly began to increase, such as the mansion of Jean-Agen after becoming a businessman, such as Marius. Neighbourhoods where major issues were discussed with Enjolras and others, or the fortress of street wars.

The experimental repertoire in the first half and the second half was originally a serious challenge; in modern times, the six-hour experimental repertoire is often an artistic repertoire, and the use of large-scale props is rare. The "Les Miserables" is obviously an exception. . On the one hand, the preparations for the second half have become cumbersome; on the other hand, costs have also risen, and naturally, the risks are even greater.

Now, the staff on the passage are coming and going, and all the props are arranged in an orderly manner; at the same time, the props group, costume group, makeup group staff who come in and out are also preparing for the second half of the performance. Instead, the actors disappeared.

As a representative of "Empire" magazine. Ned was the only reporter who was able to enter the backstage of the theater during the intermission on the night of the premiere. The only one is mainly due to the intimate relationship between the "Empire" magazine and the Almeida Theatre, otherwise countless media will follow suit, even if the "Empire" magazine is among the top ranks in the UK, if you want to get an interview opportunity, It's definitely not that simple.

Because all the media and all reporters know that, in name, this is the intermission interview of the entire crew of "Les Miserables"; but at the same time, this is also Lan Li's first interview since Oscar. No one wants to miss it.

Thinking of this, Ned's palms couldn't help but start to sweat again.

"Why this time the show only lasted for three months?" Ned and Emma talked first, "Such a huge investment, if the response is good, it will take at least six months to nine months, otherwise the audience will not I will agree."

"The premiere is not over yet, I don't want to make a judgment too soon." Emma still expressed humility, but the joy between her eyebrows did not hide.

Before the show, Emma had a simple exchange with several senior critics, and the results were gratifying. "But the fact is that we hope to be able to perform for a longer time, but this play is too long, six hours, which is a burden for any actor."

Emma said sincerely, "This is a challenge for the actors, for the theater, and even for the audience. Three months, this is a relatively safe choice. What's more, Lan Li is an extremely busy actor, I I don’t want to keep him here for too long, otherwise the fans will definitely be disappointed."

Compared with movies, the influence of theaters is still limited. In the West End of London, in London, not every fan has the conditions and ability to come to London to watch a drama; even if the crew goes to Broadway to tour ~www.novelhall.com~, the same is true.

"We signed a three-month contract with Lanli, but other young actors remained open. After three months, we can look at the performance and decide whether to continue the performance. If necessary, we can change A group of actors, rehearse.” Emma briefly outlined the future of the play.

Six hours a day, every six games. This is too much for any actor, so the theater prepared two sets of lineups, alternate performances. If it continues after three months, the theater will inevitably train another two sets of actors for rotation.

"However, I have talked with Lan Li privately about this matter. He said that even after three months, if there is a chance, he is still very happy to return to the West End and participate in the show again." Emma's calm brows. Flying up, it is really rare for the experienced theater manager, "I don't know if you have talked face to face with Lan Li, but when he got on the stage, his eyes were indeed different. He is a born actor."

"I know." Ned nodded to confirm. Before they spoke, their steps had already reached the waiting room, and there was a sound of joking and joking, and the cheerful atmosphere could be felt before the door was opened. .




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