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I can't think of any. A lot of his own songs were upbeat, so maybe the few covers he did needed to show a different side to him. Are we going to participate in this? If so, should we vote on those posted in this thread by a certain time or just let the Hissmobile decide? By the way, just for the record Darius can also play violin, piano and saxophone. One Saturday morning show made him prove it.

It worked really well...... what I could hear over the screaming fans.

Remember the Bootylicious/Faith mash-up in the Dive In set?

Sorry to hear that, polly. I won't try to move them. I've got Darius's Hotel Babylon show on there too. One of the channels showed every episode right from the beginning. I usually just play my Sky HD recording of FHTE rather than the DVD. I watched it again last week. Thank goodness I buy into the hard bitten career soldier Warden. Otherwise, it would be very difficult to watch Darius swearing so much.

Sandy from Greasemania? Soppiest ballad from Grease but Darius gave it a makeover.

Simple Like The Truth on the Dive In album really nails how the lack of every day communication can drive people apart.

Well we know who dug that one up, don't we?

Exceptional week..... understatement! Tempestuous week.

Sky 1? Is that what Darius said? Musicals, concerts etc. are usually shown on Sky Arts. From Here To Eternity definitely was. Sorry. Hadn't read whole thread...... . polly has already made that point. I have Sky But I don't have a DvD recorder any more. 1 play DVDs on my TV or Computer and record on my Sky box. I've never figured out a way to move the recordings on to any other device.

Orlando Bloom's just signed up to do a new Amazon TV series. I hope he can fit Darius's film in first.

It was written when Darius's beloved father had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and was fighting for his life in the Royal Marsden in London. That's 'the feared break up in this song. It isn't depressing at all. Knowing the background to the writing of the Live Twice album and hearing the fading heartbeat at the end of the song changes it forever after that first listen.

I like his version of Janis Joplin's Oh Lord Won't You Buy Me A Mercedes Benz at the same event.

Nottingham Natasha http://nottinghamconfidential.blogspot.co....atre-royal.html http://www.nottinghamlive.co.uk/live/review-funny-girl/ http://amessinadress.co.uk/2017/06/14/thea...yal-nottingham/ https://eastmidlandstheatre.com/2017/06/14/...-theatre-royal/ http://www.chad.co.uk/whats-on/review-funn...royal-1-8597423 http://www.itsmuchmore.com/review-funny-gi...oyal-nottingham

Nottingham - Theatre Royal 12th - 17th June Natasha http://www.nottinghamlive.co.uk/live/review-funny-girl/ As I said, Darius, also has to be commended for his performance, also. His stage presence had me like putty in his hands, never mind Fanny Brice. The epitome of debonair and suave. A voice as smooth as galaxy chocolate wrapped in silk. Even aesthetically he looked like the part was made for him. He brought, to the stage, everything that Fanny would have fallen in love with when she met Arnstein. Experience as everything from a successful pop star, to performing in Opera’s, really shone through, extending his charisma and charm to the audience in everything he did. Hats off to the chap. http://amessinadress.co.uk/2017/06/14/thea...yal-nottingham/ Darius Campbell (yes, that Darius) played the debonair and charming Nick Arnstein, Fanny’s love interest and eventual husband. Darius seemed so perfect for the era of the show. He oozed charisma and had a great singing voice, especially in the song “Temporary Arrangement”. His “Nicky” seemed to have genuine affection for Fanny and even though I knew how it was all going to end, I was still rooting for them as a couple. https://eastmidlandstheatre.com/2017/06/14/...-theatre-royal/ Both Barnes and Campbell totally excel in their parts and Barnes is a complete revelation on stage – completely convincing as Fanny Brice in her brilliant singing as well as her comic timing The devilish good looks and sonorous tones of Campbell’s Arnstein continue into the second half but take on a more corrupt personality willing to exploit Fanny to the point of bankruptcy. If it were a Victorian melodrama we would be booing up to the rafters! http://www.chad.co.uk/whats-on/review-funn...royal-1-8597423 Her love interest is Nicky Arnstein, tall, handsome, debonair, a businessman with a fondness for the cards, the dice and the horses. Here we have Darius Campbell strolling through the part, using his height, elegance and deep voice to reprise his role in the West End opposite Sheridan Smith. It is Arnstein, with his sophistication and contacts, who is the dominant figure in the early stages of the relationship: then, in the second act, as Fanny’s star rises his wanes, along with their deteriorating relationship. http://www.itsmuchmore.com/review-funny-gi...oyal-nottingham Darius was well suited to the role of smooth and confident Nicky, and gave us a real treat with his silky voice, belting out the musical numbers, his cocky move of throwing (fake) money into the audience was a big hit – I even got $100! – not a bribe I promise. http://nottinghamconfidential.blogspot.co....atre-royal.html

Arrogance V Confidence. It's where Darius came in - in Popstars, Darius seemed confident and it was edited as arrogance. In fact, it was neither. Darius had rarely sung to anyone other than his family and friends. As a uni student he'd braved a few open mike nights in local pubs. He found himself among a host of kids with a lot of experience and/or training behind them. He felt out of his depth and put on a confident demeanour. It was bravado masking perceived inadequacy.

Don't know if my penance was long enough, but I really do need to come back. I've got a flyer from Chicago the musical which says "Darius - A Class Act", so let's try to keep this forum appropriately classy.

I suppose it's in the eye of the beholder. I would say that at first the director is emphasising how Fanny and Nick are complete opposites, with him the worldly wise, globetrotting, guarded gambler, who fits in anywhere and Fanny still young and awkward. When they meet again after their introductory meeting, Fanny tells Nick that she' has imagined him all over the world and he's like a character in a book. For comedic effect, the height difference is also emphasised.

Bradford Natasha replaced Sheridan who had mumps. http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/what-s-on/t...dford-1-8584833 http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news...ced_to_pull_out http://www.thestateofthearts.co.uk/feature...eatre-bradford/

Bradford - Alhambra Theatre 6th - 10th June Natasha replaced Sheridan who had mumps. http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/what-s-on/t...dford-1-8584833 So too did Darius Campbell. Yes that Darius Campbell, the one whose version of Britney Spears’ Hit Me Baby One More Time during auditions for Popstars will be forever seared on our memory. In the intervening years, Campbell has grown into a genuine musical star and here he plays the charming, but deeply flawed Nick Arnstein who gambles with everything, including Fanny’s unconditional love, beautifully. It might have been tough stepping out in front of a crowd who really wanted someone else, but to quote Darius of old, ‘there was a lot of love in the room’ for a bone fide Funny Girl. http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news...ced_to_pull_out Darius Campbell was a gem as Arnstein; smooth-talking and sophisticated, he had great stage presence. And he got it just right with6 the roguish edginess that we knew wouldn't end well for Nick or Fanny. http://www.thestateofthearts.co.uk/feature...eatre-bradford/ Let’s move on to Darius Campbell as Nick Arnstein. Not only is his rich, deep voice enough to make anyone swoon, he adds a lovely vulnerability to his role as the gambling bad boy turned kept man. Nick Arnstein’s need for freedom comes across as sweet and desperately important and I feel empathy for both characters in this situation. The ending has me in floods of tears as Fanny Brice and Nick Arnstein share a heart-to-heart before Brice delivers her Finale. The connection between the pair is lovely and their voices complement each other well.

Glasgow King's 30th May - 3rd June Natasha http://www.thereviewshub.com/funny-girl-ki...heatre-glasgow/ As Arnstein, the object of Brice’s desire and devotion, and the cause of her emotional downfall, Darius Campbell, here in his home city, is a commanding presence and ably matches Barnes’ dazzling central performance. His deep, dark baritone and undoubted good looks eliciting oohs and ahhs throughout. http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/1532178...ve_star_parade/ Another surprise performance came from Glasgow’s very own Darius Campbell who first shot to fame on Popstars and Pop Idol. A lot of touring productions often take on a big name for the show and it can be more of a miss than a hit. Darius Campbell, above, however, was born for the stage. If his calling wasn’t a hugely successful pop career, then it is definitely musical theatre. He reminded me of Rhett Butler in how he portrayed Nick Arsten. He was suave, attractive and showed off the classic man’s man persona required for such a part. Darius and Natasha together were a dream to watch on stage. The audience fell in love with them falling head over heels. Even a blip of comic timing from the audience laughing at an innuendo did not sway them from the part – although the pair were close to hysterics. http://www.backstagepass.biz/2017/06/theat...gs-theatre.html Darius Campbell reprises his role as Nick Arnstein and elevates the part into something more memorable than is written. His strong voice, his physical presence and stillness combine to make the most out of an inadequately written part whilst adding sterling support as an arresting leading man to the primary role of Fanny Brice, shared on tour between Sheridan Smith and Natasha J Barnes (who famously rose from understudy to share the role with Smith in London) https://www.tickx.co.uk/article/568/in-revi...heatre-glasgow/ Playing opposite Barnes and Smith is chart-topping, Glasgow-favourite Darius Campbell who's portrayal of Nick Arnstein exults glamour, arrogance and sex appeal in equal measure. Not content with being a kept man, Nick must try to prove himself and avoid his wife's overbearing tendencies. Darius proves that his vocal range goes beyond that of Colourblind as he effortlessly sings numbers such as I Want to be Seen with You Tonight and You are Woman, I am Man.

Glasgow- Kings Natasha http://www.thereviewshub.com/funny-girl-ki...heatre-glasgow/ http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/1532178...ve_star_parade/ http://www.backstagepass.biz/2017/06/theat...gs-theatre.html https://www.tickx.co.uk/article/568/in-revi...heatre-glasgow/

Southampton Mayflower http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/15305082.L...flower_Theatre/ http://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/1...re__Southampton https://www.carnstheatrepassion.com/review-...mpton-27th-may/

Better crack on with these then. Up next Newcastle. http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/th...y-girl-13053748 https://luxe-magazine.co.uk/2017/05/funny-g...oyal-newcastle/ https://letsgotothemovies.co.uk/2017/05/19/...uk-tour-review/

The Wonky Cross.... We presented that to him backstage at Culzean for his birthday. First time I quaffed champagne with Darius. The next time was a couple of months later, in the Banqueting Hall in London with its famous Ruben painted ceiling.

Aw darius dreamer - lovely Helen It was a privilege to know her..