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Re: New Simm Project: Betrayal « Reply #196 on Jun 8, 2012, 5:44pm »
Wow what a wonderful experience, Nicky! I'm so pleased for you 'cause I know how nervous you were about approaching him! Well done on being able to make sensible conversation, too - I always have so much I want to say and ask and it all just flies out of my head when I am stood there in front of him.... and now you get to re-live it and talk about it with your students, you lucky thing....
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Re: New Simm Project: Betrayal « Reply #197 on Jun 8, 2012, 5:50pm »
And another wow for you kurdto1 - *is not jealous *is not jealous* LOL - seriously, all these little stories just go to show what a lovely fella he is, don't they?
I was feeling quite glum since getting home from my last trip to see the play last weekend, knowing that I wouldn't be seeing it again; but reading all these accounts and seeing the photos has really cheered me up! And the news that John may be doing another Pinter play at some point is really exciting - I wonder which one it might be??
PS I seem to be reading this thread in reverse, which is why I replied to Nicky's post first, lol.
Re: New Simm Project: Betrayal « Reply #198 on Jun 8, 2012, 8:25pm »
I've been avoiding the board for a wee while because i didn't want to read any spoilers or any stories and i have precisely zero willpower so thought it best to just not log in at all
I went to see Betrayal last night and i LOVED it. I find it difficult to comprehend just how much i adore John as a stage actor (and as a screen actor too, of course). Everything about the play was sensational, from John to Colin to Ruth, to the stage settings, to the music, to the use of the screen, to the costumes - especially the costumes! - and i fell in love with the whole thing. Finances dictate i can only see the play once but that one time is going to live with me for a very long time to come so i don't mind at all
A few fangirly bits that i'd like to pick out to *squee* about with like minded people
- John in 1970s dress. Immediate thoughts of Sam Tyler. Lots of excitement in my tiny mind.
- John's black leather jacket!!! I don't think i need to explain this any further. If i squinted a bit it could have been mistaken for Sam's jacket.
- Man!Pain. John crying in that second scene. Broke my heart Later on Colin absolutely shattered my heart too. Two fine, fine actors.
- John's accent. Took a while to get into but i actually grew to really love it. It made me think of car keys in a bowl wife swapping parties, and that's never a bad thing
- Isn't John looking grey? That's not a criticism in any way, just an observation.
- The scene where John and Ruth are in the flat and he leads her to the bed whilst unbuttoning his shirt
- That brief moment during the final scene when John looked like The Master. I can't have been the only one who noticed it? He was wearing all black and then he stood over one of the low stage lights and his hair was washed out by the darkness and he looked almost peroxide blonde...
- That final part-monologue about how the words he was saying had never been said before because this moment had never happened before and never would again. I take no shame in admitting i kinda imagined John might have been talking to me at that point
I went to the stage door afterwards and met John, Colin and Ruth, they were all lovely - Colin especially ♥ . John was understandably in a rush to meet up with Dean but was still more than generous with his time. I only spoke to him briefly but he posed for a photo and signed my programme. I then chatted to Colin for quite a while (well he chatted, i listened to his gorgeous accent). As John made to leave the group i said goodnight to Colin and, as we were walking the same way, followed John round the corner. We thought we were being very clever and followed at a safe distance, but as John turned to walked into the Crucible bar he turned to us and smiled. He'd known we were following him all along. Epic fail. Still, lovely of him to acknowledge us, mad though he must have thought we were!
Oh, and one final point - John's own leather jacket at the stage door. Heaven's above! I have such a weakness for men who wear leather jackets, it's the biker in me, and John looked sesantional in his!
Re: New Simm Project: Betrayal « Reply #200 on Jun 8, 2012, 8:44pm »
I've just read a little further back in the thread and nicky!! You're experience made my stomach flip, that was so lovely of him to ask you at the end of the evening for your photo opportunity. Just shows what a gorgeous lovely man he is.
I must admit to looking around last night for any group that resembled a group of A Level students but i couldn't see you/them. Shame, i would have introduced myself if i'd have seen you. Though, of course, i could have made a fool of myself just going up to anyone
I'm so glad you got your moment nicky, i bet your students are made up for you!
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Re: New Simm Project: Betrayal « Reply #202 on Jun 9, 2012, 4:39pm »
Thanks everyone....genesbitch - I was sitting on the centre left on row F. My lot were brilliantly behaved as I would expect. There was only one moment in the performance that one of my students literally pulled me back and that was the moment when John was unbuttoning his shirt. I happened to be leaning forward during that scene and she just put her hand on my shoulder and gently pulled me back in my seat - can't think why!!!!
I've not broken the news to my students yet as they didn't go to Crucible Corner where the meeting took place. I will be passing this news on round when I see them on Monday however and the photo and a copy of my signed programme cover will be gracing my office wall as "motivators" to get through the last 5 weeks before summer.
My facebook page has been COVERED in the pics and my giddy kipper comments. I'm coming back to earth with a bit of a thump now but I can still remember THAT moment when he called my name.....surreal or what???? Now; to get that acting job alongside him....that's my new goal lol xxx
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Re: New Simm Project: Betrayal « Reply #204 on Jun 9, 2012, 6:41pm »
kurdt01 - you little devil, you!!! I wish I could've been there and the thought that now everyone is starting to take their seats in the final show of the run is almost more than I can bear.... But I did see it four times, met John at the stage door twice and sat near him in the bar (and yes, Genesbitch, we had him follow us up the road twice, LOL - surreal, isn't it?!) so I really can't complain. But I do want to catch a final show next time (John's been hinting at doing more Pinter on Twitter -well, just the one tweet, but still) because I've heard that they are often extra specially charged... I hope they get a standing ovation tonight, they deserve it! Each night I was there no one stood up (oh apart from one lone and brave soul on my last night) and I wanted so much to lead one but was too timid... could kick myself now, mind... won't make that mistake again!!
I think this time round John has really relaxed with his fans and it is SO heartening to see it - I think he's beginning to realise that we are all very well-behaved and respectful and aren't all just about lusting after his body (well.... that as well, but we don't talk about that, right? ) but actually appreciate the work he does! I think the Dr Who thing got a bit mad for him, didn't it... but now that has died down and its just John Simm fans, not Master fans (says she with the Master signature...LOL) I think he feels more at ease - well, that's my impressions from what I've seen and read this time round, at least. And I never thought I'd say this but if that is the case I kind of almost hope he never goes back to DW .... it was a great part but he is capable of so much more and we can do without the crazies, can't we.... I don't mean that in a derogatory way btw, because I don't think anyone on here is like that at all. But they do exist... and that's fine, but I can see how an actor like John would maybe find them a bit overwhelming!
Yes, I think John is looking greyer - could be he's had it 'greyed up' for the part, maybe? Though it looks less so in the final scene so maybe not... the swept back hair style makes him look a little older too - but its so unfair, grey on men looks nothing short of distinguished, doesn't it!
I wonder if there will be any pics from the final night/after party... correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think they had a 'first night' party like they did for 'Hamlet', did they?? I wonder why that was - smaller cast so less people to attend, maybe? If anyone knows different, I'd love a link...
OK, in the time its taken me to type this, the final show has started....you lucky, lucky people! And Jinxed, we're eagerly awaiting your report of the matinee and to hear if you succumbed to the lure of the final show.... quite amazed that they still had tickets this morning, actually. I think it's been a success but there were quite a few empty seats for a couple of the shows I attended - mind you it was Jubilee weekend, so maybe bad timing...
Now it's a waiting game until the next live theatre appearance...
Thanks everyone....genesbitch - I was sitting on the centre left on row F. My lot were brilliantly behaved as I would expect. There was only one moment in the performance that one of my students literally pulled me back and that was the moment when John was unbuttoning his shirt. I happened to be leaning forward during that scene and she just put her hand on my shoulder and gently pulled me back in my seat - can't think why!!!!
I've not broken the news to my students yet as they didn't go to Crucible Corner where the meeting took place. I will be passing this news on round when I see them on Monday however and the photo and a copy of my signed programme cover will be gracing my office wall as "motivators" to get through the last 5 weeks before summer.
My facebook page has been COVERED in the pics and my giddy kipper comments. I'm coming back to earth with a bit of a thump now but I can still remember THAT moment when he called my name.....surreal or what???? Now; to get that acting job alongside him....that's my new goal lol xxx
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Re: New Simm Project: Betrayal « Reply #206 on Jun 9, 2012, 7:02pm »
Thanks edzel2! I think I might do that if it ever happened tee hee hee.....
I'm feeling a little thoughtful as well at the moment as I've had Mr Simm in Sheffield for the past four weeks or so and its sad for me to think he won't be here....but he'll be home to his family who he's been away from for some time.
In a strange way I'm looking forward to getting back to work on Monday and I'll actually be in a good mood......
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Re: New Simm Project: Betrayal « Reply #207 on Jun 9, 2012, 7:45pm »
Yes, Nicky, I'm sure he's looking forward to being home again, much as he's loved the play... and how lovely for you to be able to go to work and talk about John with your students! I should be so lucky...
I'm feeling a little thoughtful as well at the moment as I've had Mr Simm in Sheffield for the past four weeks or so and its sad for me to think he won't be here....but he'll be home to his family who he's been away from for some time.
Why do you say he's been away from his family? Doesn't he live in Sheffield?
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Re: New Simm Project: Betrayal « Reply #209 on Jun 9, 2012, 10:03pm »
No, Marina - John lives in North London, although he grew up in and around Manchester, which actually isn't so very far away - just across the Pennines I'm led to believe? (My geography is terrible...) So he has been away from home for three weeks - I think he used to often dash home on a Saturday night straight after the show, and return in time for the next show....
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Wow what a wonderful experience, Nicky! I'm so pleased for you 'cause I know how nervous you were about approaching him! Well done on being able to make sensible conversation, too - I always have so much I want to say and ask and it all just flies out of my head when I am stood there in front of him.... and now you get to re-live it and talk about it with your students, you lucky thing.... 
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