Robbie Williams Musical to London?
January 28, 2011
Could the city of Stoke-on-Trent be about to get the full London stage treatment? That’s the plan if a new musical about the life of one of the city’s most famous sons, Take That star Robbie Williams, is reportedly produced in the West End.
Owner of the Old Vic Theatre, Sally Greene, is set to be behind the project, which would combine the story of the best-selling pop star’s life with his impressive catalogue of music.
The show would come on the heels of Never Forget, the Take That tribute musical which ran at the Savoy Theatre in London in 2008 and has toured extensively round the UK.
That musical was never endorsed by the Take That boys, whereas Robbie is said to be fully behind this new project.
RUMOUR CHECK-LIST
- Show: Robbie William stage bio
- Theatre: TBC
- Casting: TBC
- Producer: Sally Greene
- Opening: TBC
Note: all information is unconfirmed. Source: The Sun (26/01/11)
Never Forget Review
May 29, 2008
This show proved a totally unexpected pleasure. Having read some of the reviews I braced myself for a cheese-fest extraordinaire; well, I got that, but not in a bad way.
The musical’s book hurtles along at break-neck speed; Take That’s songs are shoe-horned into every conceivable gap in the action. But a witty script that never takes itself too seriously, and knockout performances from a young and Über talented cast, more than make up for any shortcomings.
The set pieces are done riotously well, no more so than the act one close of Back For Good and Never Forget sung in the pouring rain. The production values of the show never disappoint and fully deserve their glamorous setting within the Savoy Theatre.
Dean Chisnall and Sophia Ragavelas deserve a special mention as lead lovers Ash and Chloe – but the rest of the supporting cast, particularly the Take That wannabee boys, are outstanding. You suspect that their abilities in being about to act, sing and dance far outweigh any abilities of the real thing.
Go see to check out how these things can be done well.
Paul, westendtheatre.com
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