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rossy



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Musicals
Until a couple of weeks ago I thought musicals were for old women and kids being, as I am, a 47 yr old cynical old git. Then I took the family to see Starlight Express in Dublin. We were all completely gobsmacked with the amazing performances, singing, acting, lighting, musicianship etc. I can honestly say it was the most amazing thing I've ever seen. We liked it so much we went back to see it just before it finished its run. I still can't get the tunes out of my head. It was Bill Kenwrights touring version ie this one :



Has anyone seen eg Cats, Joseph etc and can recommend a good musical ?

By the way the one we saw is back touring the UK so if you want an uplifting 2 hours go see !

Hairspray's on during the summer. Can't wait. And I thought music began and ended with Scandanavian heavy metal Laughing
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Jersey boys Thumbs Up
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I remember going to see Rocky Horror Show musical in the 70's Thumbs Up
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I got taken to see We Will Rock You (the Queen musical) last year - fantastic show Thumbs Up John

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I went see Lion King at the west end. Awesome Cool
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SGH wrote:
I remember going to see Rocky Horror Show musical in the 70's Thumbs Up

Wife and I went to see Rocky Horror a few years ago in a town near Munich. Loads of Ex-Pats and us went "appropriately" dressed and fully equipped with rice, water pistols and bog roll.

When we got to the theatre, it was 1/2 full with elderly Germans dressed in suits and fur coats. They were obviously clueless about the subject-matter of the show... and transvestite nature of the fans and clearly had no idea what the hell was going on. Best of all, they mostly had the expensive middle rows of seats (not too near the stage and certainly not at the back).

After being pelted from all directions with rice, water and bog roll for the first half, most of them went home with PTSD.
We didn't waste time moving further forward Rolling with laughter Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
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rossy



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Zed you're in Germany right ?

I don't know how far you are from Bochum but Starlight Express has been running for years there in a specially adapted theatre complete with ramps and tracks for the race scenes. Its supposed to be spectacular and people go from all over the world to see the show. Its reputed to be the definative version. If you're interested that is
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I've seen JCSS several times now. A great musical

The wife saw it years back with Alice Cooper playing Herod. Jammy cow!

From what I hear, we will rock you is a good one to see.
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Thanks Rossy

Sounds like a great set up - I would love to go see it in Bochum with the family... but it's 6 hours north from Munich Sad
We normally turn left at Cologne to get to the UK - never been that far north in Germany - might fall over the edge Laughing

However, we are visiting the UK in April (Colchester) and you've given me the idea to take Wifey to a show - loads of Noddy points to be had Wink

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rossy



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Its in Norwich from 9-20th April and Milton Keynes from 24th April which isn't a million miles from Colchester (I used to live in Maldon by the way)

http://www.kenwright.com/index.php?id=1275

If you're there around that time check it out. You will thank me for it I guarantee !
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GREENI wrote:
I went see Lion King at the west end. Awesome Cool

I saw the Lion King last year, which was very good. The best musical I've even seen though, is Return to the Forbidden Planet Laughing Darren

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rossy wrote:
Its in Norwich from 9-20th April and Milton Keynes from 24th April which isn't a million miles from Colchester (I used to live in Maldon by the way)

http://www.kenwright.com/index.php?id=1275

If you're there around that time check it out. You will thank me for it I guarantee !

Thanks - would have been convenient. Sucks though, as we would only be there for the Bristol performances.
May see if there's something we like in London Smile

I like Maldon. I used to do all the pensioner's council gardens round there in my youth - nearly drowned in tea Laughing Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
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Went to see 'We Will Rock You' in London...not my cup of tea to be polite...I am the 47 yr old cynic!

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Really chaps, you all actually are not only prepared to say you have been to see a musical but are openly admitting to liking such things?sick in the head all of you. Next you will be telling the world how wonderful a weekend at a spa retreat is and that using mosturiser is really manly.
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