On Tuesday Mr G wrote: >>Us underpriveleged fans want to know how it went, not just "It's so brilliant". Is there anyone who can make subjective comments?
Folks, Following Mr G's plea, I'd like to mumble on about Our House on Monday. I tried posting it as one (very long) mail but it didn't work, so I've split it into four parts. I must admit the show was far, far better than anticipated. Like many of you, I was worried about what they'd do to 'our' band, but don't worry - it's a belter. Writer Tim Firth is obviously a fan, and that comes across in the care and effort he, the director and the producers have taken with the whole production. Like I say, the Maddies I spoke to afterwards were more than pleasantly surprised. Before curtain up, a few of us in the bar were expressing our fears that it would be a weak story, held together with tenuous links to the Madness back catalogue, sort of: 'I'll just put on my baggy trousers *cue song* and go down to our house *cue song* to see Michael Caine *cue song* etc etc...' We couldn't have been more wrong. There's actually a cohesive story that would exist on its own merits, without a musical. If any of you have seen the 1998 Gwyneth Paltrow film, Sliding Doors, it'll give you an idea of what to expect. However, it's very hard to talk about the show without giving away the plot and the (often excellent) visual effects and ideas, so if you're going and would rather wait for the surprise (and it IS a surprise) then stop reading NOW. ---------------STEVE CHAPMAN'S CUT-OFF POINT---------------------------------- OK? Right... In brief, the story opens with House Of Fun, with 16-year-old Joe Casey going to buy condoms in Camden, in anticipation of a night with teenage sweetheart Sarah. Then we're introduced to Joe and his family at 25 Casey Street, courtesy of Our House, a stomping arrangement with cracking effects (see below). Later, Joe and Sarah try and break in to a block of posh new flats nearby for some, ahem, privacy. When the police arrive, Joe has the choice to flee, or stay and face the music. The story now splits into two parallel parts, like Sliding Doors. This e-mail and all attachments are confidential and may be privileged. If you have received this e-mail in error, notify the sender immediately. Do not use, disseminate, store or copy it in any way. Statements or opinions in this e-mail or any attachment are those of the author and are not necessarily agreed or authorised by News International (NI). NI Group may monitor emails sent or received for operational or business reasons as permitted by law. NI Group accepts no liability for viruses introduced by this e-mail or attachments. You should employ virus checking software. News International plc, 1 Virginia St, London E98 1XY, is the holding company for the News International group and is registered in England No 81701 ______________________________________________________________ Visit the Total Madness Mailing List website for: news, members section, madmeet info, list charter, competitions, & more... http://www.madness7.com Contact the TMML Moderators at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, send an e-mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and in the message body put: unsubscribe total-madness
