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My
thoughts on coming to Chequer mead on a Thursday night
to see yet another amdram version of WWRY was ‘God not
again’. Another bad casting with too much staging and
‘Oh lets try to get a video wall like the west end’
grrrrr. But my girlfriend loves the show and Queen so
one must do as the boss says. I say back and looked at
the number of lights and the very large speakers. Here
we go again. But no the sound was clear (apart from a
mic problem later) and the band quality outstanding. My
Girlfriend turned and said this sounds just like Queen,
it’s gonna be good. So Ariel I can now say I have seen a
true reflection of the power and great feel that the
west end version has by non professionals. I will not
class this production as amateur in any way. What
changed my mind was the attention to detail in the
acting, timing, singing, dancing, staging, lighting,
styling and the real though of how to not copy the west
end but make it real in a smaller theatre. Bloody hell
did this work. I was captured from the very first
visuals. The cast had the most amazing voices I have
heard during my WWRY penance and boy what casting.
Scaramouche and Galileo had that bounce of personality
in the comedy moments you
need
backed up with West end power voices, Killer Q &
Khashoggi were perfect with KK having Mazz’s voice and
attitude (not seen before out side of the WE). Khasog
was large and dominant, but had the right sound for
7seas and the correct comedy timing and great size
difference between the two worked so well. Kerry Ellis
Meat is back (at last), Anna Fellingham’s song made me
cry for the right reasons since seeing the first cast, I
applaud her sincerity! Now I have an issue with
Brittney. It is now apparent that that’s how we men
should all look according to my Girlfriend (thanks). He
commanded the stage, whilst bringing that lost Vibe back
to the character (and played in the band too.. Nice
one.. Now I feel even more inadequate) Great
performance! I will now state in person the best Pop I
have seen (having seen three WWRY in two weeks
and 20 since release). Your Pop had the right look and
gave superb comic timing in all his delivery. But what
he did best was allowing us to believe him as a
character and wanted to listen to all his dialogue. We
therefore embraced the story and loved all his little
interjections. Even I wanted to ‘feel his tits’(nice
change in the line as well much better)! So you should
be so proud of a truly professional production. I was
most impressed that when Britney’s Mic failed he just
calmly took a hand held and carried on without a
breaking a stride (this has been the down fall of a few
others that I have seen as was bad sound- but not here).
So with out a shadow of a doubt I can honestly say. The
best of all I the WWRY’s I have seen . So now I’m a
believer that holy axe and the vibe really did exist for
a week at Chequer Mead! Rock on! ... Dan
Thank
you all for a wonderful evening. A Fantastic show, this
is the first time we have seen it and it was an awesome
night. We laughed, screamed and danced the night away.
My son is now a Queen fan. Thank you and we have now
booked Planet tickets.
... Jones Family
I came
to see We will Rock You on Saturday afternoon with my
family. What a great time we all had. We all loved it.
Please pass on my congratulations to the cast. This is
by far the best show we have seen in a very long time.
Please can you post your other tour dates as we would
love to see you again somewhere.... Julie
Had to
write saying that I thought Your We Will Rock You was
brilliant. Saw it last year and was some what
disappointed, however this now rates as one of the best
shows I have ever seen. It was a real pleasure to see an
adult cast give such outstanding performances that would
have graced any stage. I heard lots of comments in the
interval and afterwards that mention the words
professional and West End. These are often thrown about
by exuberant parents and relatives without realising how
difficult it is to emulate or even come close too. But
you guys deserve all these comments and more. I work in
the West End and my time is precious and it's like
bringing coals to Newcastle with me. So when I say the
best 3 hours entertainment ever. I think the ten minute
standing ovation by the whole theatre says it all. Pure
Brilliance, The Cast and Live band were outstanding.
Trying to find an evening free to see Planet with some
of my colleagues. I will bring Coals from now on to se
you guys. Brilliant
.....Elliot
What more
can I keep saying about you guy's? Another
professionally stunning production! I must admit for the
first time, I had concerns that you could pull this off
having recently seen it at the Dominion. But yet again
your attention to detail and the truly talented troop of
actors that you as blessed to have, created more
atmosphere and attention to comedy, rock, dance and
visualisation that made this show become more intimate.
A truly phenomenal (as you mentioned on your adds) rock
triumph!
I normally like to single individuals out, but for
once every single member of the troop deserves 110%
credit. I have never experienced such euphoria whilst
laughing out loud at the one liners (especially Pop’s –
Great timing and he knows how to work an audience an old
pro I think?). Your energy and tightness of all the
routines amazed my wife (and ex Bluebell girl). She
commented that most pros would not be that tight and
they never faltered from start to finish (Arlene would
have been proud)!
As all past shows the singing was amazing from
principles down to the off stage explicit harmonies
augmented by the perfect true Queen sounding band...
(Plus cast members Phew). No mean achievement as I would
think most would use backing tracks and just make do.
But hey that’s what I have come to except from Ariel,
noting but perfection.
This show needs to have visual impact and the costumes,
design/styling through uniformity of gaga then the
eclectic mix of the bohemians needs to be right and as
ever it is worthy (as is the whole production) of
gracing the Dominion. Sound and Lighting plays a very
key role in ensuring this shows gives us the VIBE (as
stated by my May). Well Friday blew the cobwebs away
from the start great sound and lx. The addition of the
live graphics was a treat as I was not expecting them
here, But boy were they great, being closer they made
more sense.
So as I keep saying you guys need to make the next jump.
You obviously have huge talent and buy reading Pop’s
name in most areas or production, he and his guys have
the right mentality and vision to drive you into the
hard lane. Long may you entertain us….
Thank you all for stunning production for a lovely
cause… (Hope we can get to Planet again)
Shane........
Totally
brilliant!
I loved the beginning of the show, with the projected
writing, very funny! As for the effects, the lighting
was superb!
The staging of the show is a major plus; and if you,
like me, enjoy the humour of Ben Elton and the music of
Queen you would have been both laughing and clapping all
through the show.
Overall, an extremely funny production, fabulous music
and an electric atmosphere! Thoroughly enjoyed the whole
thing. I left the theatre with my hands stinging and the
music ringing in my ears. In fact, I going to see planet
now! ... Mike
I
absolutely ADORED We Will Rock You, even after the third
time in two weeks I just want to see your show again and
again and again ... (but no tickets were left boo
hoo)the music was fantastic, the cast incredible and the
whole experience just blew me away ..... I fell in love
with David, Matt & Neil's Pop especially his Tit's (you
had to see it to belive it!)... I have always liked
Queen's music, but was never a huge fan ..... and I am
sure Freddie is looking down and is sooo proud .......
you forget you're in the theatre, it's more like being
at a concert!
An incredible night out! ....... Sally
"We
Will Rock You" was FANTASTIC! I've waited for ages to
see it and it was definitely worth it! The cast were
brilliant and the singing was amazing, especially
Scaramouche, Killer Queen, Pop and Meat! Scaramouche was
brilliant, as was Meat and both were so funny and sexy.
A very funny story line, with superb projections during
"another one bites the dust.".. Christina
"Fantastic show Neil, I really was impressed and
thoroughly enjoyed myself (as did we all!). Just wanted
to say well done again; looking forward to seeing
'Planet' again especially since everyone I spoke to
tonight said it was better and funnier this time. It was
amazing last time, so I look forward to seeing it 2nd
time round! Probably see you there if not before!
....Kirsty x"
Hi not
long got in form theatre just wanted to say well done to
you and teh guys on another fantastic show and thanks
for letting me work the show again was good fun to do
and what a great cast. The standard of show you push out
each time just continues to be fantastic and i find it a
real pleasure to work for your company at shows ,it is
always a pleasure and nota chore ! this is my third
show now with Ariel and hope that it wont be my last!!
.... Neil
I am looking forward to coming to see planet
Hey there crazy lady!! sorry
had to quote pop. just wanted to say again well done
with WWRY it was amazing. After seeing that and Tommy
its made me wonder how I can find out when
auditions4Ariels next show is? Is there a mailing list I
can join ?x" .... Claire
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