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Post by zahidf on Feb 24, 2022 12:23:16 GMT
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Post by zahidf on Jun 6, 2022 13:51:26 GMT
anyone seen this? Seems to be getting excellent reviews
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Post by theoracle on Jun 9, 2022 23:02:07 GMT
If you’re not one for eye contact with performers, stay away from the show. If you’re willing to be serenaded by a very tra lended Max Alexander-Taylor, this is 75mins you don’t want to miss. I was deeply moved throughout the evening and the intimate space made it really feel like we we were all experiencing something together, watching the reactions of the other audience members. The songs carry the show well and we’re given a real opportunity to stop and follow Bens story. Really highly recommended
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 10, 2022 5:35:39 GMT
Sounds very….. immersive.
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Jun 10, 2022 8:50:41 GMT
I first saw The Lion performed by its author Benjamin Scheuer at the Royal Albert Hall where he was support act to Mary Chapin Carpenter in 2014. I've never known such audience silence for a support or a standing ovation at the end. I purchased the CD the following day.
It's a one man concert, part story, part songs and music, not really a traditional musical. Ben's story covers losing a challenging parent in childhood, relationships, a career in music (Max is a fab guitarist and vocalist) and serious illness in early adult life. It is moving but in an uplifting and ultimately joyous way and there's plenty of humour.
I was in the front row and chatted a little to Max before the show but there's only eye contact during the performance, no other interaction. Nothing like Anyone Can Whistle or Heathers.
I also highly recommend this (unlike the other show at Southwark at the moment - The Lift - which I didn't enjoy at all)
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Post by Mark on Jun 14, 2022 21:22:08 GMT
Agree with other comments, thought this was excellent and Max delivers a really great performance. Very very good.
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Post by robertb213 on Jun 16, 2022 21:08:58 GMT
Shame this hasn't got more traction on here, I saw it tonight and thought it was great. Fantastic performance from Max, it's not easy to hold such an intimate audience for 75 minutes. Incredible guitar skills, very similar to Seth Lakeman in style. Didn't love every song but I think they all fitted to tell the writer's stories. A nice reminder that a musical can be totally stripped back of spectacle and window dressing and still work.
Use code HEARMEROAR for £15 tickets next week if booked by Sunday 19th.
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