All things Fawlty
Tue, 16 Oct 2001, 07:17 pmEliot McCann10 posts in thread
All things Fawlty
Tue, 16 Oct 2001, 07:17 pmI think this post belongs here... ah well, let's see...
I note with very guarded interest that Marloo Theatre are auditioning a production/selection of "Fawlty Towers".
One thing: PLEASE for the love of every God you can name assure us all that you have the permission of the holder of the rights to do this.
I have it on very good authority (Jonathon Margolis- author of the biography "Cleese Encounters") that John Cleese is FIERCELY protective of his works. And I emphasise "FIERCELY". I would imagine that Fawlty Towers being one of Cleese's (self-admitted) proudest achievements, the rights to perfom these works are a very real issue. And no doubt a very expensive/restrictive one.
I don't say this just to rain on your parade (although I'm frankly buggered blind with a beetroot to think how you'll pull this project off) but I personally don't want to see a local club brought to its financial knees by a massive lawsuit- which I guarantee would eventuate if the rights to the texts are not secured.
Hoping this is food for thought.
Eliot
I note with very guarded interest that Marloo Theatre are auditioning a production/selection of "Fawlty Towers".
One thing: PLEASE for the love of every God you can name assure us all that you have the permission of the holder of the rights to do this.
I have it on very good authority (Jonathon Margolis- author of the biography "Cleese Encounters") that John Cleese is FIERCELY protective of his works. And I emphasise "FIERCELY". I would imagine that Fawlty Towers being one of Cleese's (self-admitted) proudest achievements, the rights to perfom these works are a very real issue. And no doubt a very expensive/restrictive one.
I don't say this just to rain on your parade (although I'm frankly buggered blind with a beetroot to think how you'll pull this project off) but I personally don't want to see a local club brought to its financial knees by a massive lawsuit- which I guarantee would eventuate if the rights to the texts are not secured.
Hoping this is food for thought.
Eliot
Eliot McCannTue, 16 Oct 2001, 07:17 pm
I think this post belongs here... ah well, let's see...
I note with very guarded interest that Marloo Theatre are auditioning a production/selection of "Fawlty Towers".
One thing: PLEASE for the love of every God you can name assure us all that you have the permission of the holder of the rights to do this.
I have it on very good authority (Jonathon Margolis- author of the biography "Cleese Encounters") that John Cleese is FIERCELY protective of his works. And I emphasise "FIERCELY". I would imagine that Fawlty Towers being one of Cleese's (self-admitted) proudest achievements, the rights to perfom these works are a very real issue. And no doubt a very expensive/restrictive one.
I don't say this just to rain on your parade (although I'm frankly buggered blind with a beetroot to think how you'll pull this project off) but I personally don't want to see a local club brought to its financial knees by a massive lawsuit- which I guarantee would eventuate if the rights to the texts are not secured.
Hoping this is food for thought.
Eliot
I note with very guarded interest that Marloo Theatre are auditioning a production/selection of "Fawlty Towers".
One thing: PLEASE for the love of every God you can name assure us all that you have the permission of the holder of the rights to do this.
I have it on very good authority (Jonathon Margolis- author of the biography "Cleese Encounters") that John Cleese is FIERCELY protective of his works. And I emphasise "FIERCELY". I would imagine that Fawlty Towers being one of Cleese's (self-admitted) proudest achievements, the rights to perfom these works are a very real issue. And no doubt a very expensive/restrictive one.
I don't say this just to rain on your parade (although I'm frankly buggered blind with a beetroot to think how you'll pull this project off) but I personally don't want to see a local club brought to its financial knees by a massive lawsuit- which I guarantee would eventuate if the rights to the texts are not secured.
Hoping this is food for thought.
Eliot
Walter PlingeTue, 16 Oct 2001, 07:38 pm
RE: All things Fawlty
While we're talking about things of a legal nature, I would suggest that clubs be careful that their publicity posters do not too closely resemble the artwork of people who might sue them.
There is the argument that you are using 'parody' I suppose...but please be careful. I know that several dance schools in the East have been sued by some big name companies for what I would describe as little breaches of copyright (naive breach of copyright ??).
Kim
There is the argument that you are using 'parody' I suppose...but please be careful. I know that several dance schools in the East have been sued by some big name companies for what I would describe as little breaches of copyright (naive breach of copyright ??).
Kim
crgwllmsTue, 16 Oct 2001, 08:06 pm
RE: Food for thought
Eliot McCann wrote:
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...buggered blind with a beetroot...
Hoping this is food for thought
Yes, and the thought that springs immediately to mind is I've lost my appetite...
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...buggered blind with a beetroot...
Hoping this is food for thought
Yes, and the thought that springs immediately to mind is I've lost my appetite...
Walter PlingeWed, 17 Oct 2001, 06:45 pm
RE: All things Fawlty
It is Ok Eliot we do have permission to do Fawlty, thank you for your concern. I really would not have posted auditions on a popular site such as this if I had not got permission.
Once again thank you for taking time to ask and remind.
BB
Marloo
Once again thank you for taking time to ask and remind.
BB
Marloo
Eliot McCannWed, 17 Oct 2001, 06:53 pm
RE: All things Fawlty
Phew! That's good!
Big sigh of relief from over here....
Good luck casting this ambitious production. I mean it...
Eliot
Big sigh of relief from over here....
Good luck casting this ambitious production. I mean it...
Eliot
Walter PlingeSun, 21 Oct 2001, 01:22 pm
RE: All things Fawlty
To misquote me ole pal Eliot, I'm also "buggered blind with a beetroot" if I can see why ANYONE would want to put on a stage production of 'Fawlty Towers'. For starters, it was written for TV, therefore the set is kinda best fashioned for that medium. Secondly, the show is SO well-known, SO hackneyed and SO oft-quoted, that any attempt to redo it for stage is like asking a dead horse if he wouldn't mind saddling up once more for the Melbourne Cup.
IMHO, any club that puts on such a show (whether or not they get the rights), deserves what they get.
PQ
IMHO, any club that puts on such a show (whether or not they get the rights), deserves what they get.
PQ
Walter PlingeMon, 22 Oct 2001, 06:46 pm
RE: All things Fawlty
Well PQ some us like a challenge, plus most productions seen on stage in community theatre, are so well known for all time through the ages.... that's why we do them!
If mr. Cleese has given his blessing to us then we will do what we can as best we can. Granted it is for TV but so were a lots of other productions that are now well know musicals ect.
BB
If mr. Cleese has given his blessing to us then we will do what we can as best we can. Granted it is for TV but so were a lots of other productions that are now well know musicals ect.
BB
Walter PlingeTue, 23 Oct 2001, 12:26 am
RE: All things Fawlty
Hey, great Barb! Have fun, but remember, the eyes of us all will be upon you. If it's a roaring success, no doubt you'll be revisiting your familiar stomping grounds of "Mission: Impossible" and "Space: 1999".
JB
JB
Walter PlingeTue, 23 Oct 2001, 09:23 am
RE: All things Fawlty
Thanks Jarrod I was hoping someone would realise that we are supposed to support each other and leave the after words to the criticts official. Oh the pressure!
I have no doubt they'll have a ball with this.
Oh and I do wish I was that Barb B but unfortunatly...ah well such is life!
I have no doubt they'll have a ball with this.
Oh and I do wish I was that Barb B but unfortunatly...ah well such is life!
Walter PlingeTue, 23 Oct 2001, 09:32 am
RE: All things Fawlty
Sorry Barb, I should have realised you'd wish to maintain a low profile. Hope I didn't blow your cover. From now on, as an added precaution, you shall be referred to as "Cinnamon".
JB
JB