peter Posted January 5, 2004 Author Share Posted January 5, 2004 Doesnt seem to have recieved very good reviews - The Times certainly didn't like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benweblight Posted January 5, 2004 Share Posted January 5, 2004 dont seem to like the book either, so bound to not like the play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerissa Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 It does seem to have had mixed reviews overall as a show but the staging does sound impressive. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/reviews/3368827.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryson Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 The review in the independent says that the masks/costumes were designed by a bloke (I forget the name) who also designed same for the Lion King. But I was under the impression that Julie Taymour (Lion King director - excuse spelling if I've buggered it up) designed the costumes and masks herself. Can anyone shed any light? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 But I was under the impression that Julie Taymour (Lion King director - excuse spelling if I've buggered it up) designed the costumes and masks herself Yup, that's what I thought as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P. Funk Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 tickets are completely sold out for the entire run now. except 30 available on each day on the door.... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 21, 2004 Share Posted February 21, 2004 FYIthere is an article on 'His Dark Materials' in the new (Feb) issue of Lighting and Sound International. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la grande homme Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 The 'his dark materials' books are almost as bad as harry bloody potter. I read them so that I had read all the top 25 Big Read list but was unable to get further than the middle of the third book. People keep telling me that they are so easy to read and a joy... well that is 'cos they are written for seven year olds. and RA RA RA RA RA RA RA RA RA etc. etc. :huh: :unsure: -_- however HP makes for fantastic movies so maybe on stage it might translate better... but popular opinion of those who have seen / worked on it seems to disagree... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 The 'his dark materials' books are almost as bad as harry bloody potter. Interested in your opinions, I've read the last of the Dark Materials trilogy and personly woud be very reluctant to recomend it to a 7 year old given some of the issues covered require a rather more mature mindset. I would continue but don't want to give any spoilers and know there is a chance some people on the forum haven't read it yet (Peter? Hows it going ) - However I would be interested to hear more about your opinions about this book - (This is where I resist the temptation to recomend another forum...) James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the kid Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 HP makes for fantastic movies Yes the books are good for movies but when it comes to spending money the HP team made a mistake.I think some things like the blue-screens are terrible and really show up In my opinion His Dark Materials would probably do even better on film if they used the budget wisely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted February 24, 2004 Author Share Posted February 24, 2004 Moderation: Off-topic chat removed. Sorry No-one's perfect. 24/02/04. 20:14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagardner1984 Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 use the budget wisely These are designers we are talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam.henderson Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 The review in the independent says that the masks/costumes were designed by a bloke (I forget the name) who also designed same for the Lion King. But I was under the impression that Julie Taymour (Lion King director - excuse spelling if I've buggered it up) designed the costumes and masks herself. Can anyone shed any light?Yep (no this post was from a while ago but just catching up!!) Julie Tammour (I think is the spelling) was the Director for the Lion King as well as having lots of input into the writing/ musical score/ masks/ costume/ makup and lots of other areas! However Michal Curry also worked on Masks and Pupets in the lion king (which were fantastic!!!). ( going but only briefly- The Lion King is the best musical ever! ) Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagardner1984 Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Staying off topic Is that objective Sam, or did you have any part in the Lion King Hoping to see it at Easter. Come on, now, be honest !!!!!!!!!!!!1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam.henderson Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Click Here OK- I have just posted this for you so we can stay on-topic!! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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