NottyImp
Vital Football Legend
Oh, sure. There are some really good stand-ups. For me, though, their are just far too many of them, many of whom are just bang-average. The Edinburgh Festival is now just a fully-automated production line for them.
Musical theatre/ live comedy gigs
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Oh, sure. There are some really good stand-ups. For me, though, their are just far too many of them, many of whom are just bang-average. The Edinburgh Festival is now just a fully-automated production line for them.
German Imp
Vital Football Hero
Seen Level 42 quite a number of times and bumped into Mick Hucknall at the Cologne Sporthalle again mid 80’s. We arrived quite early and he was sat outside reading the Sun with a Man U top on and of course our group had a bit of banter with him. More upto date Taylor Swift (Swifty) but that was a case of having to, otherwise the family wouldn’t get in. It was really good to be honest the set and everything such as atmosphere etc and especially when Robbie Williams popped up out the stage towards the end as a surprise guest. It’s all about parking your troubles and stresses escaping to be entertained for a night.
On the bucket list is U2, would love to see them live. I doubt somehow that will materialise. That is German’s gigging guide, not exactly on a par with some musical tastes on here but I’m happy !
On the bucket list is U2, would love to see them live. I doubt somehow that will materialise. That is German’s gigging guide, not exactly on a par with some musical tastes on here but I’m happy !
All musical tastes welcome German.Its just good to hear music live ( not that we can at the moment) I’ve watched a wide variety over the years and if the band is good it’s good,from classical to heavy rock, even enjoyed some rock-a-billy once or twice- local band. Would love to see U2 too.
edit....bumped into Chris Waddle outside Sheffield Arena many years ago
sedgleyimp
Vital Champions League
I trust you gave him a bollocking for that penalty 30 years ago
Gave him a full body swerve! No one paid him any attention that I saw
NottyImp
Vital Football Legend
I'm a big fan of "Jesus Christ Superstar", partly because I think it's a cracking rock-musical, but also because Ian Gillan of DP fame was on the original recording.
Recently saw "Madame Butterfly " my first opera. Thought I'd not enjoy it but is was actually pretty good.
Recently saw "Madame Butterfly " my first opera. Thought I'd not enjoy it but is was actually pretty good.
stokeimp
Vital 1st Team Regular
Our musical theatre experience has tended to be Rogers and Hammerstein amateur productions!!
But have also been to the Opera a handful of times. If you're thinking of Italy again, we went to Lake Garda several years ago, and probably the most spectacular live event we've ever been to - in terms of quality/location/presence/ambience was seeing Aida at the Roman arena in Verona
But have also been to the Opera a handful of times. If you're thinking of Italy again, we went to Lake Garda several years ago, and probably the most spectacular live event we've ever been to - in terms of quality/location/presence/ambience was seeing Aida at the Roman arena in Verona
Took the wife to the comedy store in Manchester last year, when she needed some extra brightness in her life.
Mandy Knight and Paul Tomlinson were on and both were very funny. But, a fella called Steve Harris had me creasing up, a routine called "Cat" was superb (it's on YouTube, but I'd guess not everyones cup of tea).
Mandy Knight and Paul Tomlinson were on and both were very funny. But, a fella called Steve Harris had me creasing up, a routine called "Cat" was superb (it's on YouTube, but I'd guess not everyones cup of tea).
Sincilbanks
Vital Football Hero
bit o‘blue, bit o’blue. Made me chuckle
Barney Imp
Vital Champions League
Just watching the Blues Brothers now...
German Imp
Vital Football Hero
Did the Zeebrugge-Hull run a few years ago now. Things didn’t bode well at check in looking at some of the attire of others and did wonder what was going on. Turns out the boat had more or less been booked out by Belgium Country and Weston groups. Everything on that sailing was C&W entertainment, line dancing you name it no escaping it. Always remember one C&W group The Honky Tonks From Dildonk. Mrs German seemed to embrace it, I retired to the bar !
NottyImp
Vital Football Legend
A foretaste of the afterlife at Satan's pleasure?
Stewart Lee is indeed different class, as is Daniel Kitson.
I saw John Shuttleworth at the Theatre Royal in Feb and he is still very very funny.
Impecunious
Vital Squad Member
Enjoyed The Buddy Holly Story. The Magic Flute, which was written as a musical
entertainment in it's time is an easy stab at Opera. Chicago didn't grab me at all.
entertainment in it's time is an easy stab at Opera. Chicago didn't grab me at all.
NottyImp
Vital Football Legend
I quite liked Chicago but Caberet is much, much better.
HitherImp
Vital Football Hero
Reminds me, saw Sound Of Music open air at Regents Park a couple of years ago and it was a fantastic experience. Some thing very special about seeing a production open air like that.
NottyImp
Vital Football Legend
A few years ago, my better-half went to see an outdoor production of Macbeth at York castle. Amazingly, just as the 3 witches started to do their stuff , a thunder-storm rolled over as a back-drop.
It then proceeded to pour down for the remainder of the production which, in true "the show much go on" stylee did, indeed, go on. When one character announced "The Queen is dead!" some wag from the crowd shouted "I hear she drowned!".
