September 19, 20168 yr Feedback from the audience appears to be positive - although as most will be TT/GB fans I guess that needs to be taken into account. I understand that Mark and Howard were also at the studio. Although the show is billed as a GB vehicle I'm so, so pleased that both H and M are there and fully involved from the beginning. I know it's based on a band similar to TT so to have all of them involved on some level is fantastic. I just hope there's some footage of them when the show airs and they're not side lined.
September 20, 20168 yr Ideally Mark and Howard will feature regularly on the show. Do we have a start date when this will air on tv?
September 20, 20168 yr It will start airing at the beginning of January. Apparently, nobody has sung any TT song so far :(
September 20, 20168 yr That is reasonably close, no Take That song so far, maybe that is interesting and it will be a limited number of Take That songs only.
September 20, 20168 yr Apparently the talent is very strong. I could be wrong but I think the musical will have an original score so it's unlikely there will be many, if any, TT songs sung on the show:(
September 20, 20168 yr That disappoints me as i looked forward to the different renditions of Take That songs.
September 20, 20168 yr I could be wrong Pippa but I'm sure I read it somewhere. As far as I can make out the musical will be based on a boy band and will draw on aspects of TT's experience, but they aren't looking for a carbon copy of Rob or the others as it isn't based on TT. I think a Rob tribute act auditioned but they're more likely to be looking for fresh theatre talent rather than established 'tribute' or 'cabaret' type performers. I understand there was a fantastic 16 year old in audition one and the talent has apparently been good at subsequent auditions. I don't know who the scriptwriter is or who's directing/producing the show. I assume Gary is writing the score and will obviously have a significant role. I guess the financing is in place otherwise he wouldn't have gone this far in the process. To be honest I'm a bit sceptical about whether it will have the required pulling power for the WE but time will tell. It's scheduled to tour initially where I guess they'll assess if it has a viable chance of succeeding in London. There was also some indication a while back that Gary was writing a score for another HW musical based on a remake of Around the World in 80 days - but I don't know if the production is going ahead or if it's been shelved.
September 20, 20168 yr What I gathered from all the articles was that, while the musical isn't about TT in particular, it wouldl feature TT's music and the songs would be covers. In her interviews, Dannii Minogue has spoken about how some of the best musicals were based on covers of great songs, which lead me to believe that this musical will be in the same vein. That's why I assumed that people would be singing various covers of TT songs on the show. Otherwise, if the score is original and TT is in no way related to the musical, then I don't really see the need for Mark and Howard's involvement in the show.
September 21, 20168 yr You may well be right Milly. I may have misinterpreted something but I'm sure I read the script wasn't based on TT's story. I guess that doesn't mean TT songs wont be featured in the show. Either way it's an interesting time and I'm glad that H and M have been involved in the TV show even if it turns out to be a back stage role. Both of them seem to be enjoying the process, dancing on stage with fans etc. It appears Mark has been very upbeat spending lots of time talking to fans and generally being approachable. As Gary is the serious one I can imagine him rolling his eyes and shaking his head at their antics :) I think Gary has a lot riding on this project because he's left himself wide open to critics ready to bounce at the first opportunity.
September 21, 20168 yr You may well be right Milly. I may have misinterpreted something but I'm sure I read the script wasn't based on TT's story. I guess that doesn't mean TT songs wont be featured in the show. Either way it's an interesting time and I'm glad that H and M have been involved in the TV show even if it turns out to be a back stage role. Both of them seem to be enjoying the process, dancing on stage with fans etc. It appears Mark has been very upbeat spending lots of time talking to fans and generally being approachable. As Gary is the serious one I can imagine him rolling his eyes and shaking his head at their antics :) I think Gary has a lot riding on this project because he's left himself wide open to critics ready to bounce at the first opportunity. If he weren't busy with his own antics :lol: So far, we have had stories about him having his teeth picked by the make-up artist during breaks :lol: , winking and blowing kisses at fans...he seems to be enjoying himself :) Plus, there was a hilarious exchange between Gary and Dannii: Dannii confused: "Why are they (the audience) all cheering?", the bast*rd Barlow: "Because I smiled" :lol: :lol: :lol: You're right. That's what Gary has said, that the story of the musical isn't about TT. But it's all still very confusing about the music part. "The talent show will search for five singers to form a group to star in a nationwide stage show, called ‘The Band’, featuring Take That’s music." “One of the unique things about Glee was the covers of popular songs,” she said. “They became the soundtrack to people’s lives, as well as the characters on the show. http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/let-...4b028e52a122660
September 21, 20168 yr I would find it strange if a decent percentage of music was not related to Take That. Going by some of the posts their appears to be a great atmosphere on the set which is wonderful as this should translate excellently on TV and as a result make great family viewing.
September 21, 20168 yr I don't think any of us expect an innovative ground breaking show. More than anything I just hope it avoids the contrived and manipulative elements so beloved by XF. If it provides good family entertainment which is light hearted with a focus on talent then it has a chance of success. I don't mind judges criticising contestants but sometimes there's too much of an edge bordering on nastiness. I thought Gary occasionally over stepped the mark on XF- this time I'm hope he's constructive and kind. I've read good things about the judging panel; hopefully that translates well onto the small screen.
September 22, 20168 yr Indeed, it won't be hugely innovative as all these style shows will naturally have similar elements. Criticising is acceptable when its constructive and avoids been hurtful, contrived or nastiness.
October 28, 20168 yr At about 1 hour and 10 min, you can see Martin Kemp talk about Let It Shine and Gary. "He's the nicest guy....off screen" :lol: http://www.itv.com/hub/this-morning/1a1960a5409
January 3, 20178 yr Happy New Year everyone! :) I'm so excited about Saturday. Can't wait to see Gary and LIS. He's so adorable in this interview:
January 6, 20178 yr The opening number is brilliant :cheer: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p04m6...ing-performance
January 8, 20178 yr So, what was your impression after the first show? I can't say I was blown away by the talent, but I did enjoy the episode last night.
