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Marc Riley recommended The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway by Genesis in Music (curated)

 
The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway by Genesis
The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway by Genesis
1974 | Pop, Rock
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"This album is a real folly. I don't want to defend Phil Collins for a second, and when I see footage of the Slipperman [a naked lumpy monster with inflatable genitalia who emerged onto the stage by crawling out of a giant penis - Ed] I just chuckle at the thought that it just didn't make any sense to Phil Collins and it really pissed him off. He didn't like seeing Peter Gabriel in this costume. Gabriel didn't give a fuck though, he just wanted to do this piece of theatre. Just round the corner from here is the Palace Theatre, and that's where I saw them do The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, two nights running, when I was 15. We just used to sneak into all the gigs, me and my mates. We were desperate to get into this one because we'd seen them on the Whistle Test but we couldn't get in for love nor money. We were stood outside and the guy who ran Virgin Records on Lever Street was there. I used to go to that shop three or four times a week to buy all my albums, and at about five to eight he came to the door and he recognised me from the shop because I used to ask him for advice, and he beckoned me over and put a ticket in my hand. It was sixth row from the front, and I was just blown away by it. It was one of the greatest things I've ever seen. It was presented as theatre. There were a lot of props. There was a big mesh cage that Gabriel performed in, there were a load of strobes going off. How did they represent a wall of nothingness sweeping across Times Square? Just a bit of smoke I think."

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    1988. Soho. His last night on earth. The intoxicating, vibrant CRUISE is the true story of what...

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Sarah (7800 KP) created a post

Nov 15, 2018  
Last night I went to see Kinky Boots the musical at the Manchester Opera House. I was so looking forward to this, and I was not disappointed. If you're ever looking for a modern, upbeat, feel good show then I'd definitely recommend this.

Like the film, it's funny (downright hilarious actually) and full of heart. I was worried about how the songs would fit in with the film not being a musical, but actually they really work. It helps that the songs aren't your typical old school theatre songs, they're more modern and pop which considering they were written by Cyndi Lauper isn't really a surprise. And the cast were just fantastic. Anyone who steps into Chiwetel Ejiofor's shoes as Lola is a brave man, but Callum Francis was absolutely brilliant. And i was envious about how good he looked in a dress. He really made this show as let's face it, everyone was there to see Lola.

If you're looking for a highly entertaining night out, I'd definitely recommend this. One of the best shows I've seen at the theatre for a long time. 10/10