Post by joem on Sept 2, 2022 0:51:17 GMT
Just so this section doesn't become "Theatre board Obituaries" I thought I'd post something about a performer and creator who is very much alive and kicking and at the top of his form.
Neil Hannon (aka The Divine Comedy) is currently performing a fairly unprecedented feat - the first ten studio albums of his career (two per night) at the Barbican, complete with an 11 person ensemble, over five consecutive nights. Only his latest work, which is fairly recent, is excluded.
I have followed his career with great interest and always thought he might end up writing musicals, maybe even updating the revue genre, but so far only his "Swallows and Amazons" songs have made it to the stage in a theatrical work. Comparisons are often made with Noel Coward - in his songwriting style - and his stunning version of "I've Been To A Marvellous Party" (not on any Divine Comedy album but part of the excellent Noel Coward tribute "Twentieth Century Blues") was one of the added goodies tonight.
The concerts are a good-natured, joyous celebration for anyone remotely interested in his music. Hope to see him get his break in theatre soon.
Neil Hannon (aka The Divine Comedy) is currently performing a fairly unprecedented feat - the first ten studio albums of his career (two per night) at the Barbican, complete with an 11 person ensemble, over five consecutive nights. Only his latest work, which is fairly recent, is excluded.
I have followed his career with great interest and always thought he might end up writing musicals, maybe even updating the revue genre, but so far only his "Swallows and Amazons" songs have made it to the stage in a theatrical work. Comparisons are often made with Noel Coward - in his songwriting style - and his stunning version of "I've Been To A Marvellous Party" (not on any Divine Comedy album but part of the excellent Noel Coward tribute "Twentieth Century Blues") was one of the added goodies tonight.
The concerts are a good-natured, joyous celebration for anyone remotely interested in his music. Hope to see him get his break in theatre soon.
