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Cheesebrush
11-04-2014, 03:48 PM
Couldn't really work out the best place to put this - please move if there is somewhere better.

I have just found out that there is going to be a Usagi Yojimbo play showing in London over Christmas.
No idea how they plan on doing it or how well it will work but the theatre's previous Christmas productions have been well received.
It's certainly not going to be a major stage production though - far lower budget than the likes of Lion King, Phantom, Wicked etc.

I am currently in the process of working out when to go and who to go with, so will report back once I have seen it!

http://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/the-large/usagi-yojimbo/

http://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/UsagiYojimboWebCircle.gif
Jephael
11-04-2014, 05:38 PM
Dude, that is so cool!
Mayhem
11-04-2014, 05:53 PM
Yeah, I hadn't gotten around to booking a ticket for this yet, probably should sort that out. Hadn't decided which day to go.
Jephael
11-04-2014, 05:55 PM
Be sure to take pictures... if it's allowed.
snake
11-04-2014, 05:56 PM
I'm interested. Get some pics if you can.
TigerClaw
11-04-2014, 06:06 PM
They will most likely be in Furry costumes.
Jephael
11-04-2014, 06:07 PM
They will most likely be in Furry costumes.

Either that or really fuzzy animal jammies.
Powder
11-04-2014, 06:23 PM
Well that's certainly unexpected... Not a medium I would ever expect for UY. I can't say I've got my hopes up for it, but I'm no doubt curious.
Mayhem
12-04-2014, 03:53 PM
I went to this last night. It was aimed more at kids, but there's plenty of humour for adults, it's a lot of fun, and most importantly, respects and honours the original source material really well. There are a few deviations from the comics, but if you didn't know the material in advance, then you wouldn't suspect a thing. Anyone around London should check it out :)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/mayhemers/sets/72157649192529649/

(don't think I should have been taking photos, but the hell, it was partly for Stan in the first place!)
Jephael
12-05-2014, 11:13 AM
Pretty cool looking costumes. The funny thing is a couple years ago I took an acting class at the local community college in my home county and started coming up with an idea for a TMNT play in a similar style.
TigerClaw
12-15-2014, 10:44 PM
Here's the trailer for the stage play.

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