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Gareth turned up for a quick visit at Prestwick Academy today and joined in with the Guitar lesson https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=495474657313808

Nice chat to Gareth here http://www.espmag.co.uk/musicals-gareth-gates/ ESP CHATS TO GARETH GATES ABOUT HIS PETERBOROUGH SHOW0 April 27, 2016 Featured ESP’s Sarah Tempest catches up with singer Gareth Gates ahead of his appearance at The Cresset…It’s incredible to think that it’s 15 years since the nation took a certain spiky haired, stammering, young singer to their hearts but, despite not winning, Gareth Gates has come a long way from Pop Idol runner up. And now, the dizzy heights of his career are all set to bring him here to Peterborough as he performs in his latest show, Mad About The Musicals at The Cresset in June, and he admits he’s very excited by the prospect! “I first did the show last year and we had so much fun, we decided to do it all over again!” he laughs, clearly looking forward to it. “It’s a brilliant show, perfect for any lover of musical theatre as we feature some of the most loved songs from shows such as Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables and more modern shows too.” But Gareth insists the show is not just for dyed in the wool fans of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Michael Ball, “There’s great mixture of music with pieces from the 1950s right up to a section from We Will Rock You so, really, it’s great for music lovers of all ages.” But the diversity of the music brings its own challenge, particularly as Gareth had to have surgery on his vocal chords at the end of last year. “Changing your voice to sing the different styles of songs can be really challenging but it’s like any athlete, you have to practice and warm up properly and, thankfully, I’m fine now.” And it’s a good job because there’s one song he’s particularly looking forward to performing; “I did Les Mis 5 years ago and that show particularly holds lovely memories for me so I’m particularly looking forward to singing [the super emosh] Empty Chairs at Empty Tables.” Let’s just hope Bretton Sainbury’s have stocked up on tissues! But as well as being a singer and musical theatre actor, Gareth has many other talents such as skating (he came 4th on ITV’s Dancing on Ice), he’s a qualified McGuire Method speech coach, after learning the method to successfully manage his own stammer and he’s now a successful entrepreneur with his own performing arts academies and his latest business venture, coconut tea, which is not as bizarre as it sounds! “I’ve never been able to drink normal tea or coffee because of the caffeine,” he explains, “so the only hot drinks I could have were hot water or herbal stuff. Coconut is huge at the moment with coconut water and coconut oil being huge on the market so I had this idea to create a hot coconut drink. We only launched in April and we’ve had lots of interest so watch this space!” So with his business interests and his back to back musical career (he’s coming out of Footloose, into Mad About The Musicals and back into Footloose before opening in panto later this year, phew!), how does he find time for his 6-year-old daughter Missy and girlfriend Fay, especially as she’s currently starring as Kate Connor in Corrie. “It’s not easy, but you make it work,” he says. “I see my daughter lots and lots and she’s constantly on the road with me too. She’s showing real signs of following in my footsteps; she’s all singing all dancing!” But he laughs at suggestions that romantic evenings with his girlfriend are now meeting at motorway service stations, gazing at each other over a microwaved Ginsters. “We’re slightly more glamorous than that! It helps that her Corrie schedule is only five days a week so she comes to me wherever I am and we spend any time off together.” But time off is a rare thing for busy Mr Gates and he says he never has any free time to himself. But when pushed (I offered to wave my magic wand and give him the afternoon off, well, you never know!) he has to have a long think about how he’d spend an unexpected free afternoon. “I’d sit in a room, all by myself and come up with more business ideas,” he laughs. And from the man with the vision for coconut brew, we don’t doubt it. Mad About The Musicals is coming to The Cresset on May 20. Call the box office for tickets on 01733 265705.

Was just about to post this Maria. This one is just so adorable.

Yes I agree.. A couple more days would be just perfect.

Ta's just typical of The Mirror. They omitted to print the lovely picture in which they were both smiling. grrr!

Today he's growing a beard. https://www.facebook.com/GarethGates/videos/10154068543595871/

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3559754/A-dapper-Gareth-Gates-chic-Coronation-Street-star-girlfriend-Faye-Brookes-match-statement-shades-stroll-hand-hand.html?utm_source=www.titles.ws&utm_medium=links&utm_campaign=BolsaDeNoticias

Loving Gareth's accetnt https://www.facebook.com/GarethGates/videos/10154066211880871/

It was Heather. I really love these teas and am hoping they will be avalable in the shops before I need to buy some more.

Gareth has a bad cold. https://www.facebook.com/GarethGates/videos/10154064240755871/

In the factory https://www.facebook.com/GarethGates/videos/10154061861830871/

In the ftea factory. https://www.facebook.com/GarethGates/videos/10154061861830871/

https://www.facebook.com/GarethGates/videos/10154054429140871/

Another fabulous vlog from Gareth. Interviewed by Faye. https://www.facebook.com/GarethGates/videos/10154054429140871/

Welcome back Elaine. All the teas are delicious. Wasn't sure about the Ginger one to start with but now love it. Think it may have been because I had so much Ginger over the last year it put me off a bit.

Another vclog from Gareth on his first day at the FDE at the NEC https://www.facebook.com/GarethGates/videos/10154053226125871/

Gareth talking about the Food expo https://www.facebook.com/GarethGates

@Gareth_Gates The @cuppanuttea stand is ready for tomorrow's first day at the trade show at the NEC Birmingham :-) so excited ! pic.twitter.com/ItmdPyFgX0

I think the dates are between 15th April 2015 - 15th April 2019 Heather. If you look at the line below. That's how it read to me.

Mine too Heather, with a reduction in the postal cost apparently.

This has now been confirmed on Gareth's Website & Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GarethGates Qdos Pantomimes @QdosPantomimes The clock has struck 12! @GrandOperaHouse has announced @Gareth_Gates stars in Cinderella! bit.ly/1Sc9enB pic.twitter.com/SfqC1ajsPx http://www.pantomime.com/news/panto-idol-may-mcfettridge-and-pop-idol-gareth-gates-to-star-in-this-years PANTO IDOL MAY MCFETTRIDGE AND POP IDOL GARETH GATES TO STAR IN THIS YEAR’S SPECTACULAR PANTOMIME, CINDERELLA!The Grand Opera House has announced that Gareth Gates will star as Prince Charming in this year’s must-see pantomime Cinderella, alongside Northern Ireland’s Queen of Comedy May McFettridge in the role of the Fairy Godmother. Gareth Gates rose to stardom in 2002 as runner-up in the UK’s first Pop Idol. In a phenomenal career which followed he has sold more than 3.5 million records in the UK, released three albums and had four UK number one singles. Alongside his pop career Gareth has been seen on ITV1’s Dancing on Ice and The Big Reunion 2014 for ITV. Gareth’s theatre career has seen him play the role of Marius in the 25th anniversary tour ofLes Misérables for Sir Cameron Mackintosh, in Loserville at West Yorkshire Playhouse and the UK tours of Legally Blonde and Boogie Nights the Musical. He has regularly toured in the concert Mad About the Musicals and is currently starring in the UK tour of Footloose. Gareth will star alongside Northern Ireland’s own May McFettridge in her 27th consecutive pantomime at the Grand Opera House. Having cooked up a storm as Nurse May in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs last year, May has swapped her wooden spoon for a magic wand capable of conjuring up a spectacular journey to the Prince’s ball, with stunning special effects and beautiful costumes. Executive Producer and Director of Cinderella Jonathan Kiley said: “Following on from last year’s smash hit Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs I’m delighted that May and Gareth will lead the sensational cast of this year’s pantomime. With Gareth’s powerhouse vocals and May’s unique comic talents it’s going to be an unmissable show the entire family will enjoy”. Ross Hickey, Head of Programming at the Grand Opera House said: “The Grand Opera House pantomime is such a popular event with families all over Northern Ireland, and we’re delighted to have Gareth join May for the greatest pantomime of them all!” With over 75,000 theatregoers attending pantomime at the Grand Opera House each festive season early booking is advised for the panto packed full of the traditional ingredients audiences expect, featuring laugh out loud comedy, fabulous song and dance and plenty of boos and hisses. Join Cinders as she goes from rags to riches, outwits her very ugly sisters and meets her dashing Prince Charming. BOOK TICKETS HERE

Lovely review in Bournemouth Daiy Echo. http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/leisure/reviews/14423199.REVIEW__Footloose_the_Musical_at_the_Bournemouth_Pavilion_Theatre/ DANCING may be banned from Bomont, West Virginia but thankfully it isn’t here in Bournemouth. Because everyone who attended the opening night of Footloose the Musical at the Pavilion last night were on their feet enjoying every jive-filled moment of the show. Footloose is sure to bring a smile to your face whether you watched the 1984 Kevin Bacon film or not. The four-time Tony award-winning production, first performed on Broadway in 1998 and in London in 2006, tells the story of city boy Ren who moves to a rural backwater in America where dancing is banned. But he can't resist it and all hell breaks loose. It is an all-singing all-dancing rollercoaster of teenage angst which reminds you of what it was like to be a teenager struggling to forge your own path in the world while also remaining true to yourself and your family. Every moment has its own superbly infectious song – including Bonnie Tyler's Holding Out For a Hero, Deniece Williams' Let's Hear It For The Boy and of course Kenny Loggins' unforgettable title track Footloose. The entire cast impress especially as every single one of them plays an instrument on stage while singing, acting, dancing and roller skating all over the simple but fitting set. Special mention must go to Luke Baker, who plays Ren, who delivers a performance full of charisma, energy and boyish charm certain to melt the heart of even the most stringent Kevin Bacon fan. But if you were holding out for a hero in this production then it was Gareth Gates’ performance as Ren's hilarious and slow-witted best friend Willard. The former Pop Idol star gave a scene-stealing performance which not only showcased his well-known vocal talents – but also showed off his less-known but equally impressive talents as a comedic performer as well as someone who can rock a pair of hotpants and cowboy boots while shirtless. A moment which gained him one of the biggest cheers of the night. Maureen Nolan as Vi Moore and Hanna Price, who plays Ren’s love interest and wild child Ariel, provide the soundtrack to some of the more sombre numbers which they both pull off impeccably. Overall it's a feel-good show which had the audience clapping, singing and tapping their feet throughout. And as the cast finished off with a melody of the show’s most famous numbers, including one final rendition of Footloose, the audience were on their feet giving them a much deserved standing ovation. Footloose the Musical is at the Pavilion until Saturday, April 16.

Thanks for alerting us to this Yvonne. Only just seen this thread. Thanks for the link Chris. I can still remember like it was yesterday watching Gareth sing this at the Stiles & Drewe concert.

Gareth's new Tea range will be available from Thursday. Tweet from Gareth. I'm beyond excited to announce my new business venture @cuppanuttea goes on sale THIS THURSDAY from http://www.cuppanut.com/