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Old 01-01-2009, 11:39
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A big congratulations to Antony who will be covering Craig's Holiday in Feb, looking forward to hearing all about his shows from those lucky enough to be seeing it, just wish I could get there somehow.
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Old 01-01-2009, 12:28
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A big congratulations to Antony who will be covering Craig's Holiday in Feb, looking forward to hearing all about his shows from those lucky enough to be seeing it, just wish I could get there somehow.
I am sorry but I am glad I am not going,,
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Old 01-01-2009, 14:50
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Congrats to Antony - but why on earth has he been touted as a 'Special Guest'? He's already in the cast, so it's not as if he's been brought in from outside to do it. Also, 'Special Guest' conjours up images of someone famous, not someone who came 10th in ADWD!

I do wish they had brought someone else in (or just let the understudy do it). I'm finding this reliance on former ADWD contestants a bit laughable now.
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Old 01-01-2009, 17:38
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Congrats to Antony - but why on earth has he been touted as a 'Special Guest'? He's already in the cast, so it's not as if he's been brought in from outside to do it. Also, 'Special Guest' conjours up images of someone famous, not someone who came 10th in ADWD!

I do wish they had brought someone else in (or just let the understudy do it). I'm finding this reliance on former ADWD contestants a bit laughable now.
My feelings exactly He's not a guest, and is not special
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Old 01-01-2009, 17:58
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Considering his contract as the Pharaoh 'finishes' in January, he is not who I would have expected to play the role as Joseph, they are 2 extremely different roles...

So he could be deemed as a special guest because he has 'left' the cast and is returning for these 4 weeks.

H was a deemed a 'special guest' when Joseph wasn't selling on tour after having done a stint in the west end.

I guess everyone defines 'special' differently.
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Old 01-01-2009, 18:07
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I remember some of the Josephs but not anthony....how far in the competition did he get?
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Old 01-01-2009, 18:09
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As it seems that the touring Joseph show employs most of the ADWD rejects ... I can't say I'm surprised that Anthony is going into the role. So far there has been Craig, Chris B, Keith (did he cover Joseph I can't remember?) and now Anthony. I would imagine that most people who are still going to see the tour will know that Craig is from ADWD (he is not known from anything else) and so will also know who Anthony is.

Bill Kenwright certainly is getting his monies worth out of ADWD isn't he!!!! Milking it for all it's worth.
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Old 01-01-2009, 18:10
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I remember some of the Josephs but not anthony....how far in the competition did he get?
I think he was the third Joseph to be knocked out (after Chris and Johndeep). Quite early on though.
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Old 01-01-2009, 18:16
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I think he was the third Joseph to be knocked out (after Chris and Johndeep). Quite early on though.
Thanks. I've just googled him. No wonder I didnt remember him..he wasnt great and definately not a favourite of mine. I wouldnt pay to see him as Joseph.
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Old 01-01-2009, 18:33
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Congratulations Antony!

Everyone has different opinions on who they like or dislike. Fair enough if you dont want to see him, but please dont be so harsh on him when you havn't seen him in the role. Personally i dont think people can comment on someones ability or how great they are unless they have seen them live, its also important to remember Ant has come along way since ADWD, since the show was over 18 months ago when he was only 17. I have seen Antony play the Pharaoh and he blew away the whole audience including me. As we left the theatre i heard people commenting on how good he was. And despite people heres doubts i think he will make an amazing Joseph.
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Old 01-01-2009, 19:45
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Congratulations Antony!

Everyone has different opinions on who they like or dislike. Fair enough if you dont want to see him, but please dont be so harsh on him when you havn't seen him in the role. Personally i dont think people can comment on someones ability or how great they are unless they have seen them live, its also important to remember Ant has come along way since ADWD, since the show was over 18 months ago when he was only 17. I have seen Antony play the Pharaoh and he blew away the whole audience including me. As we left the theatre i heard people commenting on how good he was. And despite people heres doubts i think he will make an amazing Joseph.
Annabel , I have seen him live and IMO spoiled the role of Pharoah,and in fact on monday , there were a number of people around me complaining.

I honestly do not think he has what it takes to be Joseph.But as I will never, be seeing him play it ,I will leave it to other people to comment when they have.
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Old 01-01-2009, 20:19
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Annabel , I have seen him live and IMO spoiled the role of Pharoah,and in fact on monday , there were a number of people around me complaining.

I honestly do not think he has what it takes to be Joseph.But as I will never, be seeing him play it ,I will leave it to other people to comment when they have.
He barely got applause in Dartford where he was truly abysmal, so it's no coincidence that was when BK took the extra song off him he's very poor in the role, but suppose he can't be worse as Joseph, can he
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Old 01-01-2009, 20:25
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There hasn't been much positivity in this thread, so i just want to see crongratulations Ant and good luck Can't wait to here what people think x
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Old 01-01-2009, 20:49
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Congratulations Antony!

Everyone has different opinions on who they like or dislike. Fair enough if you dont want to see him, but please dont be so harsh on him when you havn't seen him in the role. Personally i dont think people can comment on someones ability or how great they are unless they have seen them live, its also important to remember Ant has come along way since ADWD, since the show was over 18 months ago when he was only 17. I have seen Antony play the Pharaoh and he blew away the whole audience including me. As we left the theatre i heard people commenting on how good he was. And despite people heres doubts i think he will make an amazing Joseph.
My criticism isn't of Antony (who I liked in ADWD), but of the whole idea of marketing him as a 'Special Guest'...and of continually bringing ex-ADWD boys into the touring cast.
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Old 01-01-2009, 21:27
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He barely got applause in Dartford where he was truly abysmal, so it's no coincidence that was when BK took the extra song off him he's very poor in the role, but suppose he can't be worse as Joseph, can he
Do we know that's what the reason was???

IMHO King of My Heart never fitted, it was a shocking addition to the west end version and should have stayed there, and I was led to believe that this was reason it was taken out.

I know everyone's entitled to their opinon, but I hope to god he, or his family don't read this, I've said it on other forums regarding other roles and other performers, but how can you possibly comment on his capability until we've seen him in it. As Annabel said, he's come a long way from ADWD.

We all have our favourites, on who can or can't play the role or others, and who does it better, but seeing as none of us are on the casting commitee and paid for it, maybe we should hold off on our judgement and persecution until he steps into the loin cloth.

@ johartuk - I think the reality stars will continue to star in it while it put bums on seats.
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Old 01-01-2009, 23:28
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Do we know that's what the reason was???

IMHO King of My Heart never fitted, it was a shocking addition to the west end version and should have stayed there, and I was led to believe that this was reason it was taken out.

I know everyone's entitled to their opinon, but I hope to god he, or his family don't read this, I've said it on other forums regarding other roles and other performers, but how can you possibly comment on his capability until we've seen him in it. As Annabel said, he's come a long way from ADWD.

We all have our favourites, on who can or can't play the role or others, and who does it better, but seeing as none of us are on the casting commitee and paid for it, maybe we should hold off on our judgement and persecution until he steps into the loin cloth.

@ johartuk - I think the reality stars will continue to star in it while it put bums on seats.
If Antony wants to be in the entertainment business, he will have to get used to negative as well as positive comments. They go with the territory, and as long as the comments aren't personal (which they aren't as far as I can see - it's all about his performance in ADWD and as Pharaoh in 'touring Joseph'), then they're not overstepping the mark.

As I said before, I have no problem with Antony - just the marketing of him as a 'Special Guest' and the continuing use of ADWD boys in the 'touring Joseph' cast.
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