Chat about BETM UK/Ireland Tour

[andrewcraig]

Promo of the Bristol, show by the Billys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrk9kh_lWd4

[kport]

Here is a by-the-minute account of the Manchester Lighting ceremony, in which Billy Elliot (Adam) took part. You have to search a bit:

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/ ... e-12128306

[Sheffan]

Fascinating 10 min interview with Jon Finn - producer of 2000 film and BETM. If I heard correctly - UK tour will eventually move to Germany. He says a few cast are leaving at that time, but that would imply most of the existing cast will stay (about 5 mins into stream). He also says Sunderland, Dublin & Edinburgh have had the strongest audience reactions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLqoWHggpsc

I'm hoping to write my Bristol review later today and will post this in the reviews section asap

[andrewcraig]

http://www.tickx.co.uk/article/317/awar ... anchester/

[jmh2014]

"Expect innovative performances of songs from The Clash to the statement soundtrack ‘Town Called Malice’ The Jam."

Oops. Someone hasn't done their research

[andrewcraig]

Great preview in Manchester Evening News for their season

http://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/ ... pect/view/

[Sheffan]

Vlog of visit of the family of Lewis Smallman whilst show at Bradford Alhambra 4 June 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trrj6l7LDp0

[kport]

Should thus thread now include ' /Germany' in the heading?

[LiamM]

Anyone know what the sign on the stage door says under "photographs and autographs"?

[Sheffan]

Hi Liam,
with regards to those signs on the stage doors at the BETM tour venues (I have not actually stood at the stage door on any of my trips around the country, I have merely seen them whilst walking past), they ask the public not to approach members of the child cast for photos or autographs, stating respect for privacy as the reason. Obviously if someone ignores this, I assume it is the child's or chaperone's discretion whether an exception is made. Also if light levels are low after dark, it may be difficult to see the signs anyway!!

I'm told most of the adult cast are very approachable. I know people who have spoken to Annette and Martin. I may try to have a few words with them over the next few months.