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Ollie SB (2279 KP) created a video A Bat out of Hell: The Musical in Shows

Aug 14, 2020 (Updated Aug 16, 2020)  
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Bat Out of Hell @ the Dominion Theatre | The TV Trailer

  
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A Story Out of Hell, Music Out of Heaven
I watched this a few years ago at the Dominion Theatre in London, and will hopefully be seeing it again in January (fingers crossed). I am by no means a massive theatre fan, but I was drawn to this show because of my love for Meat Loaf (the artist not the food). My mum got me and my sister hooked on his music from a young age and it was my sister that convinced me to see this show - I'm glad that she did...

Written by Jim Steinman, who also wrote the original album 'Bat Out of Hell' (one of the greatest albums ever btw) this show tells the story of... well it's kinda confusing... basically, two 18 year olds that fall in love, even though the parents forbid it... but the characters are all stuck at age 18 and never age... and it's set in some post-apocalyptic, dystopian future... yeah like I said, confusing. But as I said, I didn't really see this show for the story, it was the music that carried me through this show.

The story is... okay, but the music is brilliant. It offers a slightly different take on classics such as 'Bat Out of Hell', 'Paradise by the Dashboard Lights' and 'Heaven Can Wait' amongst others. The songs really help you to understand the story a bit better, and are performed brilliantly by the cast.

Overall I would say this show is probably perfect for fans of Meat Loaf, but perhaps lacking in story for avid theatre goers. For someone like me who isn't that invested in theatre culture, but appreciates the music, this show was perfect.
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Ollie SB (2279 KP) created a poll

May 4, 2020 (Updated May 13, 2020)  
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Seeing as it's Star Wars Day...

Favourite film of the new trilogy?

Who else is watching Star Wars today?
May the Fourth be with you...


The Force Awakens
The Last Jedi
The Rise of Skywalker
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Ollie SB (2279 KP) created a video Population Zero in Video Games

Apr 30, 2020  
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Population Zero - Official Launch Trailer

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Ollie SB (2279 KP) created a video Reno 911! in TV

Apr 30, 2020  
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Reno 911: Season 7 Official Trailer

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Ollie SB (2279 KP) created a post

Apr 27, 2020  
Hey Smashbombers,

I just wanted to add another quick reminder about our linking feature. You can easily link related items to each other, so that we can all discover new items!

I've just spent some time linking movie prequels/sequels and movies based on video games, why not link your favourites too?

It's really easy to do, simply go to one of the relevant items, for example: Batman Begins, click 'EDIT' scroll down to 'RELATED ITEMS' and search for the other item(s): The Dark Knight & The Dark Knight Rises - then hit 'SAVE' and the items will be linked, just like the picture example below!

Hopefully you will find this feature helpful,
Happy Reviewing & Linking!
Ollie.
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