Gareth Panto Cinderella 2018

[eternal]

Oh that's a shame Elaine.

 

[Yorksheather]

Lovely Interview with Gareth backstage for Cinderella launch , thanks to Eternal for finding this on You tube

 

[garethsmelody]

Thank you. loved it made me laugh out load.

[Guest NicolaJayne]

Thank you Heather for posting the video for the panto, not seen it before so it’s much appreciated.

Gareth sounds very confident and it’s obvious he enjoys Panto after doing so many.

[eternal]

Thanks for posting this Heather.

I think it's lovely.

[eternal]

Gareth talks panto on this clip beginning at 5.09

He also talks what is coming up next year!?

 

[ValR]

Really looking forward to seeing this panto, I think it will be a very funny one with the cast they have. 

[Yorksheather]

Thanks for the link Eternal , I have just enjoyed watching Gareth and the rest of the cast 

[Guest NicolaJayne]

So pleased it’s close for you Maria to go with Sarahjane and Hayley and her Mum.Won’t be long now. 

When are you booked for?

[eternal]

There's a chance to win tickets to the Panto

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[eternal]

It's first day of rehearsals according to Hayley:

Hayley-Ria Christian‏ @hayleyriamusic 1h1 hour ago

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Excited! On my way to the first day of rehearsals for Panto!! Christmas has officially started!! @PalaceAndOpera @ShannonFlynn22 @NicklessBen @LesDennis @connor9mcintyre @Gareth_Gates @guyunsworth @QdosPantomimes @keddiescott

[lindajan]

Good to know that rehearsals start today - this is getting very close. Booked yesterday to see this again on evening of 20th Dec with my daughter. Much better availability in the evenings of that week rather than matinees.

[eternal]

It's getting near
 

 

[lindajan]

This link won't play for me - not on here nor on Twitter.

It's amazing that after less rhan a week of rehearsals they are a position to run through the show, obviously hand-working and experienced professionals.

[eternal]

Lindajan I don't think there is anything to play.( I think it maybe just about the Cinderella emoticon)

 

 

Can't understand these people into emoticons  We have some new ones.

[eternal]

Exciting

 

[eternal]

Interesting read from Gareth:

https://ilovemanchester.com/2018/12/05/why-prince-charming-gareth-gates-is-delighted-to-be-playing-panto-in-manchester-for-the-first-time.aspx

Why Prince Charming Gareth Gates is delighted to be playing panto in Manchester for the first time

Gareth Gates is playing Prince Charming again - and his first panto in Manchester

Pic copyright Phil Tragen

Playing Prince Charming in the Christmas pantomime Cinderella at the Opera House this year is singer, performer and part-time businessman, Gareth Gates.

Gareth first found fame on the inaugural Pop Idol in 2001, becoming a household name in one of TV’s most iconic and memorable finals, finishing as runner-up to Will Young.

He has gone on to have a lucrative career, selling over five million records worldwide. His version of Unchained Melody sold over a million copies in the UK, he was the youngest ever performer to get to number one with his debut single, and he is the third best-selling singer of the noughties.

Since then, he has worked in the West End in shows such as Legally Blonde, Les Misérables, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

And he has performed in lots of places around the UK, but Cinderella will be his first panto in Manchester – and he’s delighted.

“It’s one of the biggest shows this Christmas and it’s great for me as I’m from Yorkshire, so it’s only an hour away. When I did panto in Belfast, that was the first time I’d been away from the family all Christmas and I hated it. As soon as they mentioned Manchester I jumped at the chance.

“This particular show is great. I did it the year before last in Belfast and it’s the exact same show. The production is great, they spend a lot of money on it and the script is fantastic as well because they cater for both kids and adults. I’m really looking forward to it.

“I really love playing Charming. I always end up with the girl at the end, which is nice. I get to deliver the slipper and I get to sing one of my own songs in the show. You’ll have to wait and see which one. And it’s just a really lovely role to play.

“At the end of act one, something magical happens that the kids absolutely love. When the fairy godmother turns the pumpkin into a horse and carriage, it floats out over the whole of the audience and all the kids go crazy for it.”

Gareth is performing alongside two very famous Ugly Sisters – Coronation Street’s Les Dennis and Connor McIntyre.

“I’ve actually known the two of them for a while but never actually worked with them before, so I’m really looking forward to working with them. I watched Les as a kid on Family Fortunes and I’m a massive fan of his role on Extras too – he was particularly funny in that. I can’t wait to share the stage with them.”

The day after Cinderella finishes, he is flying straight to Barbados.

“I’m doing lots of work on the ships next year. I have my own show on Britannia, one of P&O’s huge vessels. At the start of next year, I do a week on the ship, then I have a week at home and keep alternating.

“Pretty much the whole of next year is already booked for me so I’m really busy. I’ve only started with my own show on cruises this year actually. It’s hard to raise a daughter and be away six nights a week, so I thought I’d give the ships a chance and, you know what, it’s an amazing gig.”

And here’s something you probably didn’t know about Gareth.

Back in 2006, he developed his own coconut-based hot beverage brand, Cuppanut, after realising how popular coconut products were becoming.

“I discovered that it was something that could do really well – and after I did an interview with a food magazine, Holland and Barrett contacted me the next day. We’ve been in all of their stores for over two years now.

It’s also stocked by Marks and Spencer and recently launched with Ocado.

“I’ve got meetings over the next few weeks with some of the big supermarkets now – and we’re taking the brand into Europe too. To be able to walk into a shop and see a product that I created myself on the shelves is just an incredible feeling and I’m excited for the future of the brand.”

Cinderella is at the Opera House, December 8th–30th 2018.

 

 

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 Lee Bennett

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Dec 5, 2018

Have posted the whole article.

[lindajan]

Thanks for the link, Chris, lovely to read. Wish they'd check facts though, Cuppanut wasn't developed in 2006! (makes it seem that it's taken ages to get into shops)

Seems that Gareth is doing a date on Britannia that hasn't been inclued on his official site - wonder if anything else has changed/been added.

[garethsmelody]

Thank you.  Good read.  Excited to be going to the panto.

[Khelda]

Thanks for the link, a lovely read and great pics.

[eternal]

On 12/6/2018 at 9:52 AM, *garethsmelody said:

Thank you.  Good read.  Excited to be going to the panto.

Yes me too.

Will be going Friday 14th matinee for anyone who wants to join us before (or avoid us )

A few interesting tweets from Twitter about the disregard for Panto:

I hate comments from actors mocking or disregarding panto. Panto keeps many of our regional venues open. It accounts for around 20% of all UK theatre revenue, it’s fun, hard work, and is often the first time kids experience the magic of theatre Shut up, and respect your industry!

There are lots and lots of replies in support of this tweet. Here are just some:

 

Absolutely agree with you. Been on stage in Rep, the National, Chichester etc but there is nothing like the excitement coming over the tannoy during the half as you wait to slap your thighs in Panto. Hard work, yes, but can and should be magic for audience and cast

Absolutely. Watching a good panto is like watching a history of our business. So many skills passed down: clowning, music hall, satirical sketches etc as well as being, at its best, a fun way to spend 2 hours. And giving many kids their first taste of live entertainment. Perfect.

Many performers would be eaten alive by a traditional panto audience. It takes a lot of talent to play lead roles and is a great grounding for anyone thinking of going into the business.

I think theatre and pantomimes must be harder for actors as you only have one shot! All other actors can do a take two or three or four...... and we the audience get to sit in nice seats and eat chocolate

[eternal]

  to Gareth and all the cast as they today begin their Cinderella story.

 

SHOW TIMES HERE

[eternal]

Tonight is Press night:

Palace & Opera Mcr‏Verified account @PalaceAndOpera 57m57 minutes ago

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You shall go to the Ball! ... As tonight is our official press night for Cinderella! Best wishes to our lovely company and all @QdosPantomimes. Keep an eye on Twitter and our Instagram stories for updates!

 

[Khelda]

Manchester Evening  News:

Indeed, no expense has been spared on this lavish production which I can guarantee will delight audiences young and old over the coming weeks.

Chart-topping star Gareth Gates is the handsome Prince Charming and we are treated to plenty of Pop Idol gags along the way, as well as a mesmerising reprise of his biggest hit - Unchained Melody - as he falls for Cinderella, played by Shannon Flynn who proves to be not only the beautiful heroine but game for plenty of laughs too.

[Khelda]

What's on Stage :

 

This year's must-see, magical pantomime stars Corrie’s Connor McIntyre (Pat Phelan) and comedian and actor Les Dennis as the Ugly Sisters, alongside Gareth Gates as Prince Charming. Joining them are CBBC’s Shannon Flynn, comedian Ben Nickless as Buttons and Soul singer Hayley-Ria Christian as the Fairy Godmother.