The other day we had a little look at our archives and as much as we loved revisiting and remembering shows we've seen, we noticed (yet again) something a little disconcerting. Yes, it's been mentioned before but...how predictable are we exactly?? Always the same shows, always the same stars we love, always the same ooh's and aaah's. OK. We love Les Mis and Love Never Dies. Oh bloody yes, TOO RIGHT we'll be seeing both shows again this year. Sure, we've been to VIENNA (!!!!!) (if you hadn't heard our shrieks of joy nationwide by now...) to see the utterly marvellous, exquisitely talented, totally amazing Drew Sarich (and to see Vienna as only we can, naturally...) and of course we will always love certain performers and go unnecessary at the thought of seeing them in action. We are but fairy. Please understand.
However.
We recognise we need a change. We know we need to broaden our horizons and see new things and experience new performers and performances. Maybe we even need to see (gasp!) NEW SHOWS. Shiny new ones. New to us anyway. Blimey. Might have to sit down for a moment.
Right.
Deep breath.
The thing is, we fairies are a bit skint at the mo. We love our theatre, and if we like something, we will happily spend to see it again, but if we are a wee bit ambivalent..... well, £30 could be better spent. So, a dilemma. Shows we looooove versus shows we have yet to witness...... alongside limited means....times of austerity. All George Osborne`s fault we say. Theatre is a serious business, and rest assured, we're taking this seriously. So, there's only so many times we can write about LND and Les Mis or the rise and fall of Lee Mead or the twinkliness of Michael Ball's twinkly bits (...His eyes, you filthy minded people, his eyes...) or Top Ten's of our favourite...anythings. Even though, beware because we have plenty more Top Tens left in us yet. But all the same and back to the point...we need to see something new. Something a bit out there. Something we wouldn't have necessarily gone out of our way to see. Like, for instance...
Ghost.
Neither one of us rate the film much. The pottery scene is vomit inducing tosh and the whole concept is mawkish beyond belief. We're both quite pragmatic, even though we do enjoy a bit of romance in a film. Just not the Ghost-film type romance. Yet when we heard Caissie Levy sing a song from the show at the What's On Stage Awards we were taken aback by how beautiful it was. Her voice was stunning, which may have something to do with how much we enjoyed the performance, but there was no denying the song was beautifully crafted and unique. So we've decided we will definitely catch 'Ghost' when it comes to the West End. Despite the fact it will have Richard Fleeshman in it. For us he will always be the young boy from Corrie.Correction. We will not be judgemental. So, yay Richard! Sure he'll do just great...
What else...
Betty Blue Eyes.
Based on the film 'A Private Function' and, apparently centering on a pig. A piggy musical. That is a first.This musical has had rave reviews. Must confess, the concept doesn't exactly strike us as a complete winner, but hey. It's new, it's original and we need to see it without reservations. Let's face it, Karina was in two minds about seeing Avenue Q because the concept of rude, singing puppets didn't appeal and was then completely and utterly sold before the first minute was over. Maybe Betty will have the same effect...or it might spawn lots of animal musicals. Lassie come home, anyone? Or Babe the Musical...? The mind boggles...
Shrek The Musical
This is killing us but we're going with it. The buzz about this is immense and it promises to be big in every way. Hyped to the hilt. We are prepared to overlook Amanda Holden's annoying ways as this musical also stars Nigel Harman and Richard Blackwood and will be staged in a theatre we adore, The Theatre Royal Drury Lane. So Shrek it is. We will be there. And we WILL enjoy it come hell or high water.
The Wizard of Oz
Well we have to see it. It's new to the West End. Even though we know this show off by heart and for us Judy Garland is the definitive, annoying Dorothy, it is our duty as Theatrefairies to attend this show and give it an objective review. It will be starring the latest reality musical casting TV show recruit Danielle Hope and, of course, the Original Phantom (and for us, always and forever Frank Spencer) Michael Crawford. If anything, we're all about the dog. We're going to see Toto!!
Woof.
Legally Blonde
Yet another film adaptation. What is it with films turning into musicals? We really need to brace ourselves to see this one...we've avoided it for as long as we can. We hate to say, but we're going against our better judgement. Although it's been winning lots of gongs, they have been because of Sheridan Smith and not necessarily because of the quality of the music...which is a biggie for us. But we need an informed opinion. So we will see it. And see Lee Mead in his latest role, naturellement.
When we will see these shows...? This summer. We will. And anything else that comes along in the meantime. Should anyone stumble across this post and know of a goody we haven't mentioned or thinks of a show that they really enjoyed PLEASE TELL US. We could do with some inspiration and we're more than happy to go on recommendations. So leave us a comment!
And just whilst we're on the subject; since musicals are now being based on films, why not do one based on Serendipity ( the film with the yummy John Cusack...)? Lovely, cute story, lots of twists and turns and room for upbeat songs and ballads and everyone loves a few weddings you can chuck in...or, 'Four Weddings and a Funeral'. Oh, oh and Notting Hill!! And Bridget Jones Diary! The fairies would be more than happy to compose the score and write the entire play themselves...
EDIT: We wrote this about a month ago. We have since been in somewhat of a post Drew slump, moneywise and emotionally.... but this weekend we have seen Betty Blue Eyes.
Loved it. "There`s a PIG.....in the 'OUSE....". Review pending... but for now we need to get out of our PJs and put some slap on as we are off to take in some Shakespeare dahlings.
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