RENT comes to Ireland at last!

dramabob

Finally, RENT comes to Ireland!

I can't wait! I first saw RENT on Broadway in 2002, when Joey Fatone from N'Sync was playing Mark (and a surprisingly good Mark too), and fell head over heels in love with the show.

40 of us travelled to New York in January 2007 to see the show again, and we even got to meet the cast! Check out our video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aw83hrOfV_A to see more!

Seriously though, if you love musicals, and want to see something that'll tear at your heart strings, make you laugh, make you cry and make you think, RENT is it.

I repeat: I can't wait!

Where: The Helix, DCU, Dublin 9

When:

Tuesday 24th March: 8pm
Wednesday 25th March: 8pm
Thursday 26th March: 2pm
Thursday 26th March: 8pm

How much:

€20 Adult, €15 Students

Tickets:

www.dcuforrent.com/tickets.html
www.thehelix.ie/2009_Q1/Rent.htm

kanurocks

Christmas bells are RIIIINGING!!!!

ON TV....AT SAKS....

Cant wait..woop woop!

nadiemc

AMAZING!


I'm so excited, its going to be awsome to finally see it on stage!

Nervous Wreck

"Where is the rennnnttttttt!? I must have the reennnnnnnnttttt!!!!!!"

Futurecrook

:eek:

Amazing! I must go! I must!

emeraldstar

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you, I love love love this show!!! Seasons of Love, woop!!!

This is amazing news

fergusm76

darn, and there isn't a hope in Hell I can go over work boo! Maybe it'll come another time?

dramabob

Oh, and there's also a group discount on the 20 euro tickets - groups of 15+ get a 10% discount!

Go on, you know you want to....

fonpokno

I think I shall have to go see this!

athtrasna

What's with the "at last"?? Rent had a long run in the Olympia in 2001. IMO it was a pretty dire production of it but it has been here before and UCD did it before Christmas!.

Amateur rights have only been released since the Broadway production closed last year, hence it only now hitting the amateur circuit. Ulster Operatic Society will present a large scale version of the show later in the year, auditions are soon IIRC.

fonpokno

Well in 2001 I was 11 years old so it's kind of an "at last" for me! Depends on your age!

Woden

"I thought you wanted us to do a good show. I mean if you wanted us to do a bad show, we could've done Rent"

Saw it on broadway about 8 years ago or so I suppose. Wasn't a huge fan.

goodgodholmes

I cannot believe that RENT is in Dublin!

I'm a huge fan of the movie, but never got to see it on Broadway. Didn't think it'd be coming down Ireland way any time soon!

Looks like I'll be rounding up the troops... and dusting off my soundtrack!

dramabob

Don't forget - group discounts on the 20 euro tickets!


:P

dramabob

athtrasna wrote: »

Amateur rights have only been released since the Broadway production closed last year, hence it only now hitting the amateur circuit. Ulster Operatic Society will present a large scale version of the show later in the year, auditions are soon IIRC.

And we would be more than happy to invite the Ulster Operatic Society to come down to the Helix to see our production - the more the merrier!

I liked rent but not as much as I liked this which makes seeing Rent brilliant.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyX9zdcU0T0

imsohawwt

I can't wait to do this!
So much fun to be had in so little time...
WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FCARTY

i dont know how to use this websitwe, but i agree with IMSOHAWWT that the next few weeks are gona be epic and a bit exhausting but sure that's all part of it. so who are ya IMSOHAWWT? youre being very secretive with your username??

Ice_Box

Saw rent in Olympia in 2001 and it was simply awfull. I have not gone to a musical since.

FCARTY

there are a lot of shows out there that cater for all different musical tastes, its a shame youre missing out on the many others you could find appealing because one wasnt to your liking, goooo on get back on the horse, you dont know what youre missing!

and for everyone else who didnt catch the olympia performance or was too young at the time we promise not to put you off musical theatre for life :P

imsohawwt

Why it's Angel dear! And I am in accordance with what you are saying -
musicals are deadly so deal with it. Xxx

athtrasna

Ice_Box wrote: »

Saw rent in Olympia in 2001 and it was simply awful.

I thought likewise!! Luckily I was with a friend who'd seen it in London and they persuaded me to give it another go. So I borrowed the CD, then bought it, then went to see it on Broadway. Maybe "RENT" the DVD version to see if you change your mind? It really is a great show and the Olympia production really did not do it justice IMO.

dramabob

...all the more reason for coming to see it!

Go on, give it another go

fonpokno

Dramabob if you'd stop posting that link thanks, it's terribly terribly spammy and spam isn't allowed on boards.

dramabob

Seems fair - apologies.

Bend, And Snap!

Not to divulge any production secrets but

it's going to be amazing!

Super exciting schtuff!:D

doylema3

This is really going to be one of the best shows you'll see this year, or ever. I mean how often do you get to see a show of the quality of Rent in Ireland? The last time it was on here was 2001, who know if or when it'll be back

GhostInTheRuins

Is rent considered to be a great musical?

I saw it in new york and just thought 'meh', I was falling asleep during the second half to be honest. In fairness though, it was the only musical I've ever been to so maybe I'm just not a 'musical' person.

doylema3

Musicals are definetly not everyones cup of tea. I really depends on who you ask. I will admit that Rent is not my number one favourite, but it is a strong second. You'll have the dedicated Rentheads who says it's the best show of all time, while others will hate it. The second act does kinda drag a bit, and at some point is as depressing as hell. Overall though the show has so many good qualities.

dramabob

New Ticket Prices!


Special Rate for Thursday 2pm Matinee: All €20 tickets are Buy One, Get one FREE, all student tickets are just €10!

The Helix Box Office (01) 700 7000

Get 'em while they're hot, cos they're going fast....

theboat

doylema3 wrote: »

The last time it was on here was 2001, who know if or when it'll be back

UCD are putting it on in April, so it'll be back pretty soon...;)

1800_Steve

Yeah- shows gonna be awesome. Woop Woop!

legallybrunette

This is brilliant, thanks so much OP for spreading the word!:D Have wanted to see Rent on stage for ages, so I'll definately be getting some tickets!

dramabob

Listen to SPIN 103.8FM on Saturday 14th between 1 and 1.30pm where I'll be talking up the show and giving you a chance to win tickets!

Woop!

doylema3

theboat wrote: »

UCD are putting it on in April, so it'll be back pretty soon...;)

so its a case of "it at first you don't succeed, try try again". we wont need to take a second stab at it:D

DesignLady

I loved Rent. Saw it in Dublin and London and then the movie came along and sort of turned me off it.
Maybe seeing it live again will help me like it again.

dramabob

doylema3 wrote: »

so its a case of "it at first you don't succeed, try try again". we wont need to take a second stab at it:D

Yowl! Saucer of milk, anyone?

Seriously though, come and see the show - it may re-iginite your love of all things RENTish...

doylema3

dramabob wrote: »

Yowl! Saucer of milk, anyone?

I am not caty;). but i suppose, not the best place to start an intervarsity bitch-fest.

one week left. you'd better buy your tickets soon, or face major disappointment

fonpokno

Yes yes, no DCU/UCD wars here!

We'll all just go see both productions and harshly criticise you equally.

Going to RENT on the 25th i believe so it better be good. *threatening face*

dramabob

fonpokno wrote: »

Yes yes, no DCU/UCD wars here!

We'll all just go see both productions and harshly criticise you equally.

Going to RENT on the 25th i believe so it better be good. *threatening face*

Glad to hear it (that you'll be coming, that is, not the bit about the threatening face). I'll be the one running around looking a touch stressed out before the show... Ah, good times, good times...

fonpokno

Ha! I'm sure we'll tackle you if you don't look too worried about stuff!

Is it in the big hall or the smaller theatre? I love the smaller theatre in there...

dramabob

It'll be in the smaller theatre - the big one is just a touch TOO big...

fonpokno

dramabob wrote: »

It'll be in the smaller theatre - the big one is just a touch TOO big...

\o/ thank god! I don't like the big one at all at all. I've sang in it before and it's just not good enough... I love the small theatre. I've seen a few plays there and it's just lovely!

dramabob

Watch MTV today at 3.55pm - our former member Laura Whitmore will be wearing her RENT t-shirt!

keanem

Rent Rent Rent!!! This musical is gonna be AWESOME! I've already seen some DCU musicals and they have very talented members! I'm sure this musical wont disappoint!

Looking forward to it

seaniebon

Everyone should see RENT at least once in their lifetime. It's fantastic! I can't wait. It better be as good as NY's!:D

nadiemc

Last night's dress rehearsal was great! Exhausting but really epic...

I was delighted to hear that DIT are doing it next Febuary and even happier to see their chair at the rehearsal... Sharing the wealth and what not.

I hope some of their members come and see it because I'll definately go to theirs.

The thing that makes this years musical stand apart from the likes of Fame and The Full Monty is that we're being adjudicated! A simultaneously scary and exciting feeling envelops me!

fonpokno

I do hope all you DCU folk will stick around after your show and keep contributing to the forum. Better not be using us for ticket sales. We'll feel so cheap.....

persephone1

RENT!!!

521,600 minutes...

Saw it on Broadway over the summer...unreally! It was my team music to my time in america...my poor ipod is sick of playing the soundtrack.

Alanthroneus

2644 minutes.... about the same amount of minutes that the set crew were in the Helix... this will be awesome

Futurecrook

nadiemc wrote: »

Last night's dress rehearsal was great! Exhausting but really epic...

I was delighted to hear that DIT are doing it next Febuary and even happier to see their chair at the rehearsal... Sharing the wealth and what not.

I hope some of their members come and see it because I'll definately go to theirs.

The thing that makes this years musical stand apart from the likes of Fame and The Full Monty is that we're being adjudicated! A simultaneously scary and exciting feeling envelops me!

They are? Is it the drama society putting it on? I'm so joining in September.

Can't wait to see this by the way. I shall be there on Wednesday.