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So pleased you enjoyed Joseph! ................. Well, this is a précis of the review in the newspaper of Le Grand Cirque: What a show! TRADITIONAL circus on a grand scale with all the sophisticated trappings of a theatrical setting, Le Grand Cirque has arrived in Bournemouth direct from a sell-out tour of the USA. Although there is no denying the benefits of the usual big-top in-the-round setting of circuses that allow you to get up close to the death-defying antics of the performers, the grandeur, colour and spectacle of this incredibly visual production lent itself well to the Windsor Hall.The show has brought together 50 world champion acrobats and performers from 15 countries including China, Russia and Monte Carlo resulting in a magnificent, magical melting pot of spell-binding entertainment. Modernistic sets see gleaming metal structures replacing the traditional canvas, poles and sawdust.Highly imaginative costumes and beautiful lighting help portray themes running through the show, inspired by the natural elements or earth, wind, rain and fire, enthused with the four seasons. It is all set to recorded classical pop music ranging from Bolero to the Blue Danube which means that every movement is choreographed and timed to split second perfection and the action relentlessly moves forward keeping you almost constantly enthralled. Probably my favourite addition to this show is the use of the white tailcoat and top hat-wearing master of ceremonies who doubles as both ring- master and clown and yet communicates with us only by mime, creating great hilarity with audience participation. Perfect family holiday entertainment. Well, I would agree with all of that. It was spellbinding, fast-moving, and sheer enjoyment to watch. The performers' dexterity and skill were amazing. And I would certainly recommend it.

I went to see Joseph last Friday. It was absolutely amazing, loved every minute. Lee Mead was fantastic, his singing was first class as was his acting, expressions and dance. The rest of the class were equally as good, particularly loved the brothers when they sang in harmony. I so want to go again!

.... off I go to get ready - looking forward to Le Grand Cirque

No such thing as a free lunch? Maybe not, but free tickets? Yes! My bosses, their young son and I will be attending the local theatre, as guests of the management, to see Le Grand Cirque The theatre's website says that it is one of the most magical and spellbinding shows ever

I haven't Joy, but friends have. By the way while I'm here my daughter went to see Dirty Dancing a couple of weeks back, she thought it was one of the best musicals she had ever seen. Well worth seeing she said.

Has anyone booked to see the new Joseph musical?

Sheila - no one did any throwing up, thank goodness! I have now seen a play at The Globe, and I would well recommend a visit to that theatre. There certainly is an authentic feel, and one can imagine sitting there, centuries before. Not 'treading in their footsteps', but 'sitting in their seats'! The wooden benches would be hard to sit on for over two hours, so cushions can be hired. It is one of the few theatres where I would say that the programme is good value. I saw Love's Labours Lost. It was well acted, although it could not be heard clearly when the actors were facing the other way; but that is as it would have been, hundreds of years beforehand. I would definitely recommend it.

nice to see this thread again! in-laws went to see Sound of Music at the Palladium last night with Connie Fisher - they said it was fantastic - they especially loved the children, some of them are tiny and it's amazing that they can remember all their lines and perform so well. Maz. XX

Thank you, Sheila. I'll bear that in mind!!

Joy - it's on my list! Apparently there was a very authentic feel to a recent production when a woman in the gallery threw up on the 'plebs' below! Methinks I'll be careful where I sit, lol!

Has anyone been to see a play at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London?

Has anyone seen The Complete Works of William Shakespeare ? It was by The Reduced Shakespeare Company and will be at the Arts Theatre from June until September. A website says Audiences are invited to loosen their doublets, sort out their singlets, clutch their codpieces and join these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s 37 plays in just 97 minutes. A trio of actors perform Hamlet forwards, backwards and sideways and Titus Andronicus as a TV cookery programme, while Othello is given the ‘rap’ treatment. And as the comedies aren’t anywhere near as funny as the tragedies, all 16 are condensed into Four Weddings and a Transvestite. After ten years at the Criterion Theatre, The Complete Works became London’s longest-running comedy. It has since conquered the entire globe, becoming a cult classic in the process. It was praised by the Los Angeles Times as ‘wildly funny’ and by the Montreal Gazette as ‘the funniest show you are likely to see in your entire lifetime’. However, the show does come with a warning – that it’s not recommended for people with heart ailments, bladder problems, inner-ear disorders and/or people inclined to motion sickness.

My Daughter in law, went to see Dirty Dancing last night, she said it was just like watching the film, she had a fabulous night, and really recommends it. Anyone else seen it, or seeing it?

De Ja VU? you cant have de ja vu for the first time, ..the first time you have de ja vu is the second.......(courtesy les barker).......then again de ja vu is a once in a lifetime 'appenin' readin this thread, fort to myself.....Ive read this before...... its De ja Voo Bob

I had forgotten to add to this thread - Maz, I did go to see We Will Rock You - and, yes, it was fantastic! I would recommend it definitely. And I loved the framed photographs of Freddie on the walls.

thanks Lynda, will keep an eye out for it Joy you would love it! Maz. XX

Thanks, Maz. I MUST go one day!

Stuart Little was in Canterbury Maz, at the beginning of the summer, not sure where it went after that.

yes Joy, it is absolutely FANTASTIC !!! I'd love to go again, but can't afford it! Maz. XX

Has anyone been to see ''We Will Rock You'' ?