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He hasn't written a musical........... yet.

I don't think this recent. radio interview was ever posted. https://m.mixcloud.com/christopheroatway/da...ell-funny-girl/

Great Darius quote from the recent interview with Canal-ST. Well you've got to be able to laugh at yourself haven't you? If you can't, you need to improve the relationship you have with yourself!

To quote Magnus Magnusson, "I've started, so I'll finish." Manchester Palace and Opera Strange. I can't find any reviews yet. Maybe they didn't have a press night because there was such a high demand for tickets. I'll keep looking.

The early years were so much fun, meeting up with other Darius fans and being so privileged to spend time with not only Darius but also his family and the wonderful guys in both his bands. Any time that Darius sings live, even if it's not my favourite genre, gives me great pleasure. I just love his voice - always have and always will. 2005 is seared in my memory. Darius had just moved to LA but he came back to the UK for a string of memorable gigs. It was like he was running through his repertoire for us all, perhaps knowing he wouldn't be so accessible in the future. Culzean Castle and Lincoln showcased Pop Darius and his band at their magnificent best. Darius commanded that stage like a lion (well he is a Leo) and with the mane to go with it. Maidstone was intimate acoustic singer/songwriter Darius. The Passage's (London Charity for the homeless) Grand Royal Gala and Champagne and Canapé reception in the Banqueting Hall was something else again. Suited and booted Darius with Natasha Henstridge on his arm. On stage he dedicated Devil In You to Natasha and then sang Billy Flynn's theme from Chicago "All I Care About Is Love", accompanied by girls from the show complete with fans. They were still in rehearsals at that stage. Off stage he, Natasha and his parents were very gracious and generous with their time. What a night! All the fans scrubbed up really well. I hardly recognised them. The very best thing about all of Darius's gigs/shows is that even if circumstances mean you have to go alone, you will always be among friends.

Just Manchester to go.

Plymouth Theatre Royal - 1st - 5th August Natasha http://www.thereviewshub.com/funny-girl-th...royal-plymouth/ Darius Campbell first came to public attention after appearing on Pop Idol. Over these last few years he has transitioned into musical theatre where he has regularly performed charismatic leading roles in productions including Chicago and Guys and Dolls. Well suited to the part of Arnstein, he admirably provides support to Barnes’ tour-de-force. https://whatsgoodtodo.co.uk/funny-girl-at-t...lymouth-review/ I enjoyed the whole evening and feel mean to pull out separate artists but Darius Campbell as Nick Arnstein was a good foil to Natasha with his powerful voice and stage presence. https://www.upsu.com/media/news/article/853...he-Play-To-See/ The audience of Funny Girl in the Lyric, Theatre Royal Plymouth, are in for a rare treat, as seldom are such emotionally honest performances delivered live on stage in musical theatre. Both Natasha J Barnes and Darius Campbell excelled in their lead roles as Fanny Brice and Nick Arnstein. Her counterpoint, Darius Campbell, has come a long way from his Pop Idol win with his time in opera and as Rhett Butler in Sir Trevor Nunn’s Gone with the Wind, perhaps most noticeably. She and Darius Campbell inject powerful emotions into both the spoken and sung text. This is a play of emotional extremes, swinging from laughter to great sadness and back again. But, between the two, the audience develops a deep empathy with the characters. Even with her husband gone, Fanny carries on singing, smiling, and making them laugh.

Plymouth Natasha http://www.thereviewshub.com/funny-girl-th...royal-plymouth/ https://whatsgoodtodo.co.uk/funny-girl-at-t...lymouth-review/ https://www.upsu.com/media/news/article/853...he-Play-To-See/

Plymouth Theatre Royal 1st - 5th August Natasha

Darius Speaks "No regrets, just experience" If you can't remember what it means get back to the thread. "Onwards and upwards"

I'd prefer to split that into Darius Campbell news. And Darius Campbell Bits and Pieces where we can put items which are not yet confirmed and talk about Darius. The Hissmobile suggested these two topics. Other than that I'd like one thread to hold all our pinned musical theatre reviews, including the Funny Girl Tour reviews. I should have them finished by tomorrow. I'd also like to have an active picture/video thread if that's possible.

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre 24th - 29th July https://www.expressandstar.com/entertainmen...-with-pictures/ Darius Campbell is perfectly cast as Nick Arnstein. The ladies in the audience swoon at his suave, sophisticated portrayal and outstanding vocal performance, while the gentlemen just want to be him. The chemistry between Barnes and Campbell is good, although maybe that tiny spark of absolute magic was missing at times. http://www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/blogs/t...-grand-theatre/ Campbell, who's CV includes stints in Gone With The Wind, Guys And Dolls and a trio of appearances in Chicago, proves both his talent and vocal power with a compelling interpretation of Nick Arnstein. Far more than 'the guy from Pop Idol', Campbell takes a character, who's success to failure story is arguably the complete opposite of Fanny's, and holds his own beautifully. There's always a risk in a show that's centred around one particular character, that others can become supplementary - but this is very much not the case here http://www.thereviewshub.com/funny-girl-gr...-wolverhampton/ Opposite Barnes is Darius Campbell as Nicky Arnstein. Campbell has a suave sophistication that is well suited to the role, with a straight delivery that serves as a good counter to Brice’s brash humour. He also has a fine singing voice and gives a competent performance despite the role of Arnstein being somewhat two-dimensional and overshadowed by Brice. http://www.northwestend.co.uk/index.php/pr...e-wolverhampton I must also give credit to Darius Campbell who played Nicky Arnstein. I admit I was intrigued because my only knowledge of him was as a pop star in the early 2000’s. I am happy to say I was very pleasantly surprised. He was a charming leading man. Towering over Natasha with a gorgeously smooth baritone voice, his take on Nick Arnstein seemed effortless. There's undeniable chemistry between Campbell and Barnes that has you rooting for them the whole way and their voices melt together magnificently, no more so that in the number ‘Who Are You Now?’

Wolverhampton Natasha https://www.expressandstar.com/entertainmen...-with-pictures/ http://www.blackcountryradio.co.uk/blogs/t...-grand-theatre/ http://www.thereviewshub.com/funny-girl-gr...-wolverhampton/ http://www.northwestend.co.uk/index.php/pr...e-wolverhampton

Dublin Sheridan http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/sh...e-35809678.html https://nomoreworkhorse.com/2017/07/13/funn...theatre-review/ http://entertainment.ie/music/news/Review-...atre/395241.htm

Dublin - Bord Gais Energy Theatre 11th-15th July Sheridan http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/sh...e-35809678.html Brice fell in love with a bad 'un - Nicky Arnstein, who in Funny Girl is let off the hook as being more of an eejit than a serious criminal. Darius Campbell (formerly known as Danesh) turns in an impeccable performance as the smooth, suave Nick, and dusts it off with just the right amount of cheese. https://nomoreworkhorse.com/2017/07/13/funn...theatre-review/ Along the way she meets the dashing Nicky Arnstein who is as shady as he is handsome. Blinded by love however Fanny is unable to see his faults until their life together eventually implodes. Smith attacks the role of Brice with gusto. She brings both energy and heart to the role and a huge amount of humour. She is aided in no small part by popstar turned leading man Darius Campbell as Nicky. Despite his reality TV origins he proves that he actually has a depth and talent beyond the clever editing of a throwaway television show. http://entertainment.ie/music/news/Review-...atre/395241.htm Former Pop Idol contestant Darius Campbell (remember ‘Colourblind’?) aptly plays the part of Fanny’s love interest Nick Arnstein, a suave gambler and New York socialite. His towering presence is the perfect foil for the diminutive Smith. Their chemistry was illustrated during a love scene in which Arnstein tries to seduce the awkward Brice.

Enjoy your break!

Been to visit the retro forum. Went as far back as page 6 and I don't see any artists' threads, other than the odd one or two about Elvis.

Cardiff - Wales Millennium Centre 4th - 8th July Sheridan http://www.asiw.co.uk/reviews/sheridan-smi...llennium-centre That top quality includes a quite sensational cast with every role perfect. Darius Campbell was a towering and very dapper chap as her handsome if rather feckless husband Nicky Arnstein, who cannot cope with being the unsuccessful member of the relationship, dependent on his wife’s earning, and turns to fraud to try to make some money of his own. https://www.wicid.tv/2017/07/06/funny-girl-wmc/ As well as humour, music and camaraderie, “Funny Girl” is a love story. The chemistry of Smith and Campbell was immediate – as soon as he spoke his first line as the smooth-talking, tall, dark and handsome Arnstein – she was hooked! Their duets and solos added layer upon layer to their story and deepened their connection, while Campbell’s sombre and devilish rendition of: “Temporary Arrangement” added the menace his character needed to become more than just an extension of Brice. http://www.buzzmag.co.uk/uncategorized/fun...l-stage-review/ Her romance, subsequent marriage and divorce from the suave and sophisticated Nick Arnstein is the central theme of the show. Arnstein is played by Darius Campbell, née Danesh – famed for his Britney Spears turn on ITV’s Popstars, now a stalwart of London musical theatre. His voice is superb and he reminded me of Rhett Butler – indeed, it transpires he played him in Sir Trevor Nunn’s theatrical adaptation of Gone With The Wind. https://www.kellyallenwriter.com/2017/07/si...l-at-wales.html On stage Smith looked so tiny, especially beside tall, handsome and equally talented Darius Campbell who played Nick Arnstein. She was petite and perfect, and it suited the character of Brice. Smith reminded me of one of my favourite comedy performers, Melissa McCarthy; her facial expressions and characteristics were very similar, so I warmed to her immediately. I was close to tears many times during the performance, and I cried tears of laughter during the seduction scene between Smith and Campbell; they had perfect chemistry and perfect timing when it came to the comic scenes. When it comes to the main characters, both Smith and Campbell captivated my heart. I used to love Darius way back when he became famous and I had no idea he was in the show, so you can imagine my excitement! He was absolutely fantastic and I actually sympathised with him and his situation with Fanny and his lack of finance/gambling problems. He was gentle and kind, even with his faults, and his voice was so beautiful, I couldn't get enough of him and his version of You Are Woman, I Am Man was stunning. https://welshcakesandwellies.wordpress.com/...irl-at-the-wmc/ The love interest Nick Arnstein, played by Darius Campbell, who first rose to fame in Pop Idol, provides an almost perfect fit for the role that was originally played by Omar Shariff in the film version; but with the advantage of Campbell having a much better voice. The duet between Smith and Campbell is perhaps the most touching moment of the second half.

Is it only mods who can save and move stuff, Spamfritter? If so, I'm happy to leave the decision about what is moved, to your and megham's judgement.

Don't the forums get archived any more?

Cardiff http://www.asiw.co.uk/reviews/sheridan-smi...llennium-centre https://www.wicid.tv/2017/07/06/funny-girl-wmc/ http://www.buzzmag.co.uk/uncategorized/fun...l-stage-review/ https://www.kellyallenwriter.com/2017/07/si...l-at-wales.html https://welshcakesandwellies.wordpress.com/...irl-at-the-wmc/

Norwich No Darius for preview or opening night - so not in reviews His understudy Tom Partridge was excellent. http://www.lynnnews.co.uk/whats-on/theatre...rwich-1-8029247 http://www.outlineonline.co.uk/content/fun...tre/120234/2498

Norwich - Theatre Royal 26th June - 1st July No Darius for preview or opening night - out with a back injury - not in reviews His understudy Tom Partridge was excellent. http://www.lynnnews.co.uk/whats-on/theatre...rwich-1-8029247 http://www.outlineonline.co.uk/content/fun...tre/120234/2498

Southend - Cliffs Pavilion 19th - 24th June Natasha replacing Sheridan http://www.yellowad.co.uk/article.cfm?id=1...searchyear=2017 She was ably supported by pop star turned stage star Darius Campbell, who delivered a polished performance as the suave Nick Arnstein. For someone who started his career as a singer, his vocal talent could never be in doubt, but he proved he had plenty of acting skill as well. http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/local/1...he_right_notes/ Both funny and sad, at the heart is the rags to riches tale of Fanny and her romance with the suave wheeler dealer Nick Arnstein, played X-Factor alumni Darius Campbell who has found huge success in stage musicals. The two leads and supporting cast are faultless, the costumes beautiful and the songs memorable. https://www.leigh-on-sea.com/blog/detail/fu...irl-review.html On her journey, Brice falls in love with Nick Arnstein, played by the rather wonderful Darius Campbell, who occupies the role with dashingly handsome panache. He towers over his co-star, smoothly seducing her with his disarmingly warm baritone voice. The chemistry between them is evident, making their final heart break seem that little bit more real. https://whatsgoodtodo.co.uk/funny-girl-the-...outhend-review/ Darius Campbell (who I remember as Darius Danesh from Pop Idol) played the role of Nick Arnstein very well. He has a super voice and the chemistry between Arnstein & Brice is clear from the start.

Southend http://www.yellowad.co.uk/article.cfm?id=1...searchyear=2017 http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/local/1...he_right_notes/ https://www.leigh-on-sea.com/blog/detail/fu...irl-review.html https://whatsgoodtodo.co.uk/funny-girl-the-...outhend-review/