Billy Elliot The Musical- Page 78

[w_tanoto]

Posted: 10/28/05 at 7:59pm

I saw the show for the fifth time. I saw james twice, liam once, leon once, and george once.
I sat in stall area, the most front seat, near the aisle.
James voice is now very deep compared to his july performance. His singing voice is very good (hope he will be just like aled jones). He was really crying when he sang dear billy/dear mommy.
I was really impressed that he didn't forget the moves yet. It s just like somebody dead coming back to life again. It is just unbelievable. I wish Liam to come back, but that means the talented performer has to step down - (not very happy about that part). The first time I saw him, I was in the back seat in the grand circle.
I noticed at "Expressing yourself", the voice of James and Brad are very different (low and high). His angry dance is the best I've ever saw. The electricity was great and I love his backflips (I prefer Liam's and Leon's version though - longer than james' and george's).
Wish I will see him dancing again when I see George's last night.
My comment about the other cast:
Brooke Bailey: Good memory! Can remember where I sat in the show
Brad: Still funny and feminine
Chris lennon (understudy of joe): needs stronger voice, and also need to be fatter
Tim Healy: Perfect! At the end he mentioned that the Billy is one of the original billy that just left the show 6 weeks ago
Gillian (understudy of haydn): I think she started to copy haydn. I missed haydn soooo much. Needs to see her again and get her signature. Have seen gillian for 3 times, while haydn only twice. Hiks...

James' Mum said thank you for coming to the show. She's awfully nice.

Well that's all I can say to you.

Updated On: 10/31/05 at 07:59 PM

[carys]

Posted: 10/28/05 at 8:05pm

Thanks for the review! James's mum must read the message board. How she knew it was you though... I don't know. Your turn now ruthiefan_felix! That hour must be up by now...
Updated On: 10/28/05 at 08:05 PM

[w_tanoto]

Posted: 10/28/05 at 8:35pm

Sorry, don't have scanner for the autographs.
I got to go to bed to watch mary poppins tomorrow.
Some of these are quite old

Updated On: 10/28/05 at 08:35 PM

[w_tanoto]

Posted: 10/28/05 at 8:40pm

Updated On: 10/28/05 at 08:40 PM

[w_tanoto]

Posted: 10/28/05 at 8:42pm

[ruthiefan_felix]

Posted: 10/28/05 at 8:42pm

I am SO sorry guys.... I am REALLY tired... I only uploaded the pictures... will post my review tmw morning or rather... tmw.... cuz I will leave early to queue 4 James' matinee!
and btw, I was REALLY impressed that James know 'ruthiefan_felix's existance! *claim to fame! hehe* but yeah, if James or his mum is reading: You guys were REALLY nice and I THOROUGHLY enjoyed the night, Thank You!
Here they are:
**Picture deleted, look post (review) below**
Sorry guys, but review tmw! SORRY x infinity !!!!!!! and why do I always look like I am gona kill someone or a lunatic in picutres...

Updated On: 10/28/05 at 08:42 PM

[w_tanoto]

Posted: 10/28/05 at 9:25pm

well, it was special night and I wonder I won't get this kind of things again for a long time. It is sad when the show is finished. Tomorrow, I'll experience the same thing in mary poppins, and also 3rd december

[ruthiefan_felix]

Posted: 10/28/05 at 10:14pm

OK, sorry, but I decided to type it up before I sleep... and it's 3am now...
The show was pretty good. There was ALOT of understudy. Gillian Kirkpatrick was on as Mrs. Wilkinson Chris Lennon as Tony and an understudy was on as Mr. B. Well, the main one I was there for was James, so here it is:
James (Billy): James' VERY tall! He is looks FAB onstage! I am REALLY glad that he still remembers all of his lines, gestures, movements... everything. His singing wasn't good, his voice is breaking, I could understand and I have already expected it. But what I did not expect was that his acting was so good that it nearly covered up how his voice was! I mean, his emotions... WOW! Even though I did not like his deep voice during 'The Letter' and 'The Reply', his acting was SO convinving that I totally forgot about it and cried! And his 'Angry Dance' is the angriest amongst I have seen and confidently the best I have seen so far. Also, James reminds me of the Billy in the movie, more of a hardcore rebel than a sweetheart like Liam or Leon. Throughout the performance, though I can see James' hands shakin at times, he totally controlled it. I could see he THOROUGHLY enjoyed being back onstage, like his smiles back to Issac during 'The Swan Lake'. I felt really pleased that I have seen him and I would give me a 9/10!
Brad (Michael): He was VERY good and he is different to Joey and Ryan. But he still oved him! They are ALL so good!
Gillian (Mrs. Wilkinson): She was good as usual or last time.
Tim Healy (Dad): Perfection! As I said before, NEVER fail to mpress me!
Chris Lennon (Tony): Good but not GREAT in my opinion, Joe in my heart will always be Tony. Sorry Chris.
Alex Delemare (Mr. B): He was definitely not as funny as Steve. He was only fine.
I was REALLY impressed with the whole show as a whole. But was abit annoyed as the orchestra were quite noisy at times, mostly the guitarist (I am sitting on the front row). But overall, was GREAT fun!
It was REALLY nice that Tim introduced and informed the audiences about the illness of Liam and the last-minute cast change of James! It was really sweet and touching to me!
I then ran to the stagedoor and waited. Leon and Joey came out and were once again surrounded by girls. Then James came out and I went up to him for an autograph and picture. He knew that between me and another friend are posters on BWW board! And he said,'he's called ruthie sth sth...' and I said,'yes, that'z me!' I was REAL glad that he knows my existance! And his mum thanked us both for coming here to support! She told us that she hurried from Sheffield to come down to see James and only caught the last 10 mins. I told her,'well, you got the best bits!! hehe'. They were REAL sweet and nice people and I feel REALLY honoured to have met them in person! May God bless them, esp when James leaves the show (once again). Then I went to Tim and got his autograph and picture. And then I got Chris' autograph, I told him that I thought he was really good and good luck for the rest of the week. He then told me that he is to take over Joe. Apparently Joe gave permission for him to take over. I thought it's great news, it's better to have someone old and experienced than new. Then we left.
It was a GREAT night out and now I REALLY want to see the show with James again! Therefore I will queue for day tickets again tomorrow!

Pictures:



James signing autographs (with his lovely mum at his back):

James & Me (no, he's not bored... that WAS his pose!):

Me & Tim:

[*_amy_*]

Posted: 10/29/05 at 3:52am

wow thanks ruthiefan_felix for the great pictures, that pose James does is my new favourite pic of him!! You are so lucky to be able to go again today. Does anyone know if he's going to be on next Friday because i'm going with friends and was hoping it was George but James would be perfect too!
I hope Travis is a steetdancer type because even though everyone says how Leon and Liam are technically better dancers than James and George, I really prefer more modern dancing and really think it would be a shame not to have someone with this kind of talent in the show.

[w_tanoto]

Posted: 10/29/05 at 4:35am

Now, this is getting more bizarre for me?
So, it is not just only me who was spotted by the Lomas...
So sorry about the photograph! I can't take the date off.
I am going to watch mary poppins today (Cast Change )
I hope to see James again at the stage door just before I go to Prince Edward.

Updated On: 10/29/05 at 04:35 AM

[JessieJAFan]

Posted: 10/29/05 at 5:36am

Thanks you all for your lovely pictures and reviews of James performance, there is likely to be more. It sounded like he was really into again and had fun. Enjoy the matinee today!

[GMfan!!]

Posted: 10/29/05 at 6:01am

Hey, thanks alot for the reviews and the pictures, they are fantastic!!! you are so lucky to have seen james last night! To anybody going to see the show today have fun and enjoy another great show!
Well Done James!
GMFan!! X

[MUSICALS FAN]

Posted: 10/29/05 at 6:34am

dont want to burst ur bubble but takin pic IN the theater is not only ileagle but incredibilly RUDE to the people u so called respect so much??? disgusting
also i know i dont rate james but avin seen the pic of him at the stage door(pics are ok then but still sad,these r kids)with a fan and the EXPESSION on the poor lads face i understand exactly what he was thinkin.id b bit worried to lol.
never mind james at least ull soon b free

[ruthiefan_felix]

Posted: 10/29/05 at 6:35am

You're welcome guys! And I just bought tkts for today's matinee!!!!! YEAH!!!! I will keep on my good work with the pictures! MORE to come tonight ~

[GMfan!!]

Posted: 10/29/05 at 6:43am

omg, you are sooo lucky! Thanks so much and once again ruthiefan have another enjoyable show!James has done so well for filling in on such short notice! Looking forward to more great reviews when you return from thge theatre. Have fun, wish i could be there!
GMFan!! X

Updated On: 10/29/05 at 06:43 AM

[MUSICALS FAN]

Posted: 10/29/05 at 6:47am

more pics to come???
wot on earth r the staff at the VP doin?do ur job
i feel sorry 4 u james an i REALLY do mean that,after that pic were u didnt eveb try an hide ur true feelins ur growin on me

[Be Inspired]

Posted: 10/29/05 at 6:51am

Hey Everyone....

I too have just got my tickets for the matinee show to see James again. Really looking forward to it....I know it will be a great show! They actually sold the day tickets at 11.15 today because the queue for them was huge...Mind you the two people in front of me and the 6 behind were all touts!! I was there at 7.20am! Its complete madness I know, but it will be worth the wait that's for sure.

HAVE A GREAT SHOW James, Brad and Brooke/Emma..."love you forever" lol

[Be Inspired]

Posted: 10/29/05 at 6:51am

Hey Everyone....

Updated On: 10/29/05 at 06:51 AM

[MUSICALS FAN]

Posted: 10/29/05 at 7:05am

to billyelliot2 u didnt just say u perfered james an george over liam although that is pretty dumb in itself u slated liams performance which was out of order as well as bein complete rubbish.ok

[w_tanoto]

Posted: 10/29/05 at 7:07am

He cannot stop, can he?
to him: AND STOP SENDING ME PM, because I won't reply yours (doesn't apply to the remaining of you)
And to reply you PM: not only me who did that thing to you. In fact most of us
Don't try to ruin my "Mary Poppins Day"

Updated On: 10/29/05 at 07:07 AM

[kynware]

Posted: 10/29/05 at 7:17am

Are there actually any members of the cast writing on this board? Perhaps lurking behind a clandestine identity?

[MUSICALS FAN]

Posted: 10/29/05 at 7:20am

nah they must av better things to do

[Alan Roger]

Posted: 10/29/05 at 7:49am

Now there is dedication for you Be Inspired and RuthieFan.Do not fall asleep in the performance!!I took one look at the queue at 10am and thought 'no chance' so I went off to a ticket booth in Leicester Square which guarantees tickets for all sell out performances and lo Grand Circle Row C. Not the best but at least I will be there to see the brilliant James again.I will be in the pub around 1.30 in case anyone wants to pop in and say hello and have a drink.(black shirt-Daily Mail-glasses an ideal disguise for lurking at stage doors MF!!(lol).
In case anyone wants to try the ticket booth in the future it is the one next to Budgeons on the corner of the square by the Thistle Hotel. There is a mark up on the ticket but its worth a try if you are stuck. Their telephone number is 0207 807 9998. They had a ticket for tonight as well.
My ticket for December 3rd has come through as well and I recommend Seetickets they are very efficient with their communication and despatch etc.

[KT]

Posted: 10/29/05 at 9:01am

Hi everyone,

How does everyone know that the 3rd December is George's last night or is it just gossip?

[kynware]

Posted: 10/29/05 at 9:18am

Does it not seem slightly intemperate to see the show more than once for each performer? True, it is a practically perfect show, but isn't it better to relive it with your mind rather than you wallet?