... you've heard Les Mis with a 50 piece orchestra. The score is so majestic when you can hear all of the orchestrations played that well and that loud!
I am, of course referring to the Les Miserables in concert that I took part in last weekend on the Ilse of Wight. In spite of the rain it was truly one of the most special evenings of my life. If anyone reading this was there then you'll know what I'm talking about. Singing that role with that orchestra in those grounds with that cast and a load of fireworks at the end was an astounding assault on the senses. One that is likely to take some beating in the future.
I've been having a summer holiday over the last few weeks and I've a few theatrical recommendations for y'all. Firstly the Union Theatre's all male production of "Pirates of Penzance". Not being the worlds greatest Gilbert and Sullivan fan, I was apprehensive about watching this show. By the end my face hurt from smiling and hands from clapping. What you get with this production is 2 hours of pure joyous silliness. Unashamed and skillfully delivered by a wonderful, all singing (at times in the girls octave!) all dancing cast. This Victorian romp is on for another week so if you can get down to see it as the space only holds 60 and tickets are going fast. www.uniontheatre.org.
Next for a dramatic change of pace, the Landor's new play "Stockwell". This is a verbatim piece, documenting the inquest into the 2005 shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes on the London Tube at Stockwell station. It is an hour and 40 mins without an interval and I've never had my attention held so well by a piece of theatre. Another must see for fringe fans.
I'll be in touch soon with a new project I'm working on for the Autumn. Watch this space...
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Thanks to youtube I've listened to bits of the concert. It sounds amazing! No wonder you enjoyed it so much. All the best for the upcoming project!
ReplyDeleteYup, that first line there literally sums it all up! It was amazing, and seeing you all joking and laughing while performing was fantastic - and the sound? WOW. Just wow. Totally worth all the rain.
ReplyDeleteWe were even waving our purple glowsticks during Beggars at the Feast! (and we were a bit loud on the ferry back, too, for six of us; but you guys made your fair share of noise!)
Incredible evening :D
thanks for the info jon
ReplyDeleteu r amazing
Reading this and watching some of it on YouTube makes me really regret not making it but fantastic that you all had such a good time.
ReplyDeleteLook forward to hearing about your new project and enjoy the summer!!!
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I can't imagine the sensation of a similar event. Breathtaking, I suppose.
ReplyDeleteAnyhow, I can't forget your passionate perfomance in Les Mis. I'm an Italian writer and for the main character of my next-to-be-published novel I was inspired by your performance.
I renew my congratulations.
Fabrizio
I have seen a few videos of the concert on youtube. It's amazing! I especially enjoyed "One Day More" and "In My Life/ A Heart Full of Love".
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing Jon! I'm glad I got to see you in Les Mis before you left! I was there on the evening show on June 20th. It was an unforgettable experience!