Coming to Sunderland directly from Manchester and the West End, the smash hit spectacular “We Will Rock You” features big names such as Jonathan Wilkes (You’ve Been Framed), Kevin Kennedy (Coronation Street), and X Factor’s Brenda Edwards amongst many others.
The three hour show, contains 24 of Queen’s greatest hits, combined with a spectacular light show and amazing dance routines, this production is one that shouldn’t be missed!
The show starts by showing you how time has passed, then goes through an epic story of how music is to be saved and how Rock ‘n’ Roll is the way to do this. While you sit there memorised by what’s going on around you irritatingly catchy songs are constantly thrown at you, and I challenge you not to sing along to them all! The show does take a serious turn and remembers the other big stars that were around the same time as Queen, but sadly died too young. This is the only serious element; the rest is filled with innocent humor suitable for all the family.
On top of the big-named stars some new ones are entering the scene. Georgina Hagen (Britannia High) plays Meat, one of the few rebels who successfully outsmarts Killer Queen (Brenda Edwards) to secure the future of Rock n Roll. Previous theatre roles include Flashdance and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, she is an incredible up and coming star with a voice to be reckoned.
On the night of viewing audiences were given an extra special treat as Brian May and Ben Elton themselves appeared onstage shocking the audience to the core. May even joined in with Bohemian Rhapsody. Elton then went on to explain that he hopes the show will have the power to remove people from their computer screens and enjoy an evening out at the theatre and remember some of the classic tunes that have been there through the decades.
The performance dubbed a ‘rock musical’ by Brenda Edwards gained an overwhelming response from the audience and didn’t disappoint one bit. I think it’s safe to say it’s one of the best production I’ve seen in a long time, if not ever!
We Will Rock You is only at the Sunderland Empire for another three weeks, and even if you don’t find a night at the theatre the most appealing, I would defiantly recommend you get down to see this, as everyone will be talking about it by the end of the month.
Tickets a very reasonably priced ranging from £12.50-£37.50 with discounts for senior citizens and students. For more information visit SunderlandEmpire.org.uk or call 0844 847 2499.
“We Will Rock You” reviewed by Craig Priestley & Amy Musgrove
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