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Last night I watched Footloose at the Peacock Theatre, Holborn with my mum and brother to celebrate mum's birthday. It was amazing! We only booked the tickets a few days ago, and we sat in the first and second row!- mum and brother sat in at the front and I was behind.
<That was how close we were... very very close!!! Unfortunately it is only at the west end until 30th September in London, but if it comes back I would definitely go and see it again. The actors were incredible with all the dancing, acting and singing as well as playing the different instruments used throughout. There were two pianos at either side of the stage (kinda hidden but so you could see them too), as well as guitars, flutes and clarinets used on stage. The actors would swap round playing the different instruments which was a great twist as usually there would a band either below the audience at the front or on stage. This made you feel a lot more immersed within the story. All the actors did an incredible job portraying the storyline, themes and emotions shown in the film, as well as showing new scenes and songs which weren't originally in the film. This gave more depths to some of the characters which were not protagonists. The different settings and props they used also were so authentic, adding to the sense that you felt involved in all the drama, happiness and sadness. We didn't actually realise until the day before that Gareth Gates (who was on runner up on PopIdol in 2002) was one of the main protagonists, Willard. Back when Gareth was on PopIdol little Lidia loved him and his music so seeing him on stage was very weird!! Mum absolutely loved it so I'm glad we decided to go on her birthday. My favourite part had to be when they did the iconic scene from the film where the high school kids get to have prom, and dance! They danced and danced and sang the theme song as well as a few songs that were used also. Confetti came down from the ceiling and they wanted everyone to get up and dance-we decided not to stand up because others behind wouldn't be able to see, but people sat at the sides were dancing and singing! They really made you feel like you were part of the musical. The stage was set up with balloons and party decorations too which was great! I honestly didn't want it to end, it was amazing. I love going to the theatre, but I love it even more when it's one of my favourite films at the theatre!! I cannot wait to go to the theatre more!! Anyway here's some pictures from last night (not of the performance obviously).
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