30 December 2012
Aladdin - A wish come true - For 35 performances only, Paul O'Grady dusts off the outrageous gowns and sarcastic wit to bring Lily Savage back to life! Shame the 1,900 seat pop-up Theatre wasn't performing to such high standards!...
It was the dream scenario... Lily back on the London stage in her very own custom built performance space. BIG budget, BIG costumes and, as we found out, a BIG challenge. The live orchestra was great, the scenery was glittery and the enthusiastic cast certainly did their best. Unfortunately the uncomfortable seating and constant drone from the air con made the whole experience a little challenging. BIG shame - but is was brilliant to see Lily!
Lily Savage, was performing by kind permission of Mr Paul O’Grady, had this to say: "Lily had such a great time playing Widow Twankey last time in Southampton that I am delighted she gets to have another go and that this will be in her very own, brand new purpose built Theatre at The O2 - which will be filled with the magic of Old Peking!!"
It was the dream scenario... Lily back on the London stage in her very own custom built performance space. BIG budget, BIG costumes and, as we found out, a BIG challenge. The live orchestra was great, the scenery was glittery and the enthusiastic cast certainly did their best. Unfortunately the uncomfortable seating and constant drone from the air con made the whole experience a little challenging. BIG shame - but is was brilliant to see Lily!
Lily Savage, was performing by kind permission of Mr Paul O’Grady, had this to say: "Lily had such a great time playing Widow Twankey last time in Southampton that I am delighted she gets to have another go and that this will be in her very own, brand new purpose built Theatre at The O2 - which will be filled with the magic of Old Peking!!"
