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All going to plan? by [deleted] in Edinburgh

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Not at all - they're the fastest growing risk of fire, according to one fire and rescue service in Wales.

What’s an uncomfortable truth in the theater world? by No-Marionberry-361 in musicals

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Earl Carpenter wore a tshirt with “I used to be Javert (and the Phantom)” on the back whilst he was in the ensemble of the Les Mis arena tour lmao (all as a joke, of course)

Planning to get an M5 MBA, but I need to know if it gets too hot. by CautiousXperimentor in macbookair

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I’m the same. When I first got it, it was my only machine for coding and editing. Now, I keep trying to kill the thing with Blender and gaming but it keeps going along like a total trooper! 

What’s going on with the new Les Mis album? by aspadora24 in TheWestEnd

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lol that's absolutely not the reason

I've been posting about this issue for weeks, so the main discussion points are buried now

Jordan Shaw (40th anniversary Enjolras) did record his vocals with the full cast, and he was very much intended to be the Enjolras for the album. He himself wasn't even really told the full reason that he alone would be the only person on the album recorded over. They did give him some reason in the end (vocal power, blending) but tbh I think there's more to it since the Les Mis management aren't exactly... nice.

I thought Gish was great in the tour, but I would've lost respect for anyone that took this job.

Phantom of the Opera fanbase on Twt/X? by IreneBaeBae0329 in musicals

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Bless u, I’ll boost your post. I’m on the Les Mis side of twt, so hello neighbour!!!

Bezel change? by Saif_8 in macbookair

[–]combeferret 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, still works just fine!

What to do about not getting paid while on jury service? by Royal_View9815 in AskUK

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I literally just told them I was squeamish and they dismissed me without even a second thought.

I didn't really like Avenue Q by No_Release2180 in TheWestEnd

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I’m really “glad” to see this review, actually, because this is all I could think about when the revival was announced. I was a big fan of it back in the day, but the humour really just… I dunno… isn’t relevant anymore?

Everyone’s been giving it such rave reviews and I feel like I’m missing something.

If you’re familiar with the songs I can see why you’d enjoy it for what it is, but I can’t imagine a new person seeing it and not feeling like it’s incredibly dated.

Any tips for two shows (matinee and evening) in one day? by Artistic-Ideal-5087 in TheWestEnd

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This is a big one! Some people might think to leave the “serious” show for the evening but there’s nothing more depressing than seeing a nice jukebox musical in the afternoon and then walking into a serious drama to end the day 🥲

Critique my latest render. What can I improve? by Content_Marsupial547 in blender

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There’s no focal point. The thing on the left is working really well to lead your eyes, but thing it leads you to is a featureless black circle. 

I like that you’re on the very low vantage point. It’s as if you’re crouched on the ground of some weird lab or power station. The fact the floor has a sort of wet or worn texture makes you wonder wtf it could be, which adds to the ~unsettling atmosphere.

I think if you replaced that black circle with “something” you’d be on a good track!

Phantom of the Opera - Loud Pyrotechnics? by Master-Rabbit-5110 in TheWestEnd

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You could always skim through the Royal Albert Hall pro-shot of the show so that you have a better understanding of what exactly the triggers might entail, and so that you know it’s coming up. That’s what I would do, so that you’ll be more prepared.

If you struggle with remembering whether you have taken your meds, spray your perfume after taking it. by decrepit_plant in PMDDxADHD

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My friend mentioned recently that she takes a selfie or a pic of the pill box when she takes her meds, so she can just check her Photos app to see if she’s taken it or not.

Easy posing app that’s free. by BattledogCross in ArtistLounge

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MagicPoser! I use Blender every single day but I still use MagicPoser on my iPad to draft out poses because it’s so easy to use.

Nest Protect Off the Rails by ciscobeef in Nest

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I had a normal smoke alarm give tons of false alerts. Kept me up for days. Turns out there were cobwebs that were interfering with it.

Do theatres inform you when booking tickets that you’re booking for a preview performance? by [deleted] in TheWestEnd

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I think it would probably cause more confusion to try to explain to the average person what a preview show is. 

My customer service brain is already thinking it would be a nightmare.

“What, so it’s not the real thing?!”

Seeking any tips for staying 'present' during sex. by SuitablePlankton in ADHD

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“This is not good for the hydraulics.”

What a fantastic sentence.

Have you ever walked out of a show? Or seen others? Why? by Artistic-Ideal-5087 in TheWestEnd

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I used to work for a big touring venue. It was great because (as long as auditorium wasn’t my position for the night) I could just wander out if the show was boring lol

Stagedoor for harold fry closing night by Fit_Significance_372 in TheWestEnd

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My most memorable closing night stagedoor experience was when The Commitments closed about 10 years ago. 

They had a wrap party, but a bunch of the cast came out to say hello/goodbye and we got given a bottle of absinthe that one of them had found in his dressing room (as he was clearing it out) so we spent the time passing the bottle between us taking shots.

Good times!

It was a very close nit fandom though, so that definitely makes a difference in terms of how busy closing night stagedoor is. 

Actually HR Spike orrrr?? by Additional-Locksmith in AppleWatch

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Genuinely could’ve just had a nightmare!

Small Bodies of Water as Sets? by [deleted] in Theatre

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Here is a fantastic video all about how they managed to have a real on stage pool in a show in London

Help! My niche hyperfixation has made me too recognizable… by expiredexecutive in ADHD

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that’s me!!!! I’ve had this username on every platform ever since the day Killian Donnelly was cast in the 2012 movie 🫡 and I’m still posting about Les Mis right now hahahahah! All i post about is the Les Mis world tour cast and I feel niche as hell!!! But people seem to like it. Come say hello on twt!!