BrowneyesChantel Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Gareth Gates Joins Stiles & Drewe Concert Line-up Date: 11th June 2008 Gareth Gates (pictured), the runner-up on the first Pop Idol and more recently seen on ITV’s Dancing on Ice, will join a roll call of West End stars for the one-off concert celebrating 25 years of the British musical writing partnership of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. The charity gala, titled A Spoonful of Stiles & Drewe, takes place at the West End’s Her Majesty’s Theatre on Sunday 6 July 2008. Gates will perform a preview of material from Soho Cinders, the new musical by Stiles & Drewe, whose writing credits include the Olivier Award winning Honk!, Peter Pan, Just So, and the new material in Mary Poppins. Gates commented: “I’ve always been into the theatre and going to musicals, and often imagined myself being part of an amazing West End production, so I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to get involved with A Spoonful of Stiles & Drewe. As well as admiring George Stiles and Anthony Drewe for everything they’ve achieved in the industry, I can’t wait to get a taste of what life in the theatre’s all about.” Others due to perform on the night include: Olivier Award winners Joanna Riding, Clive Rowe and Leanne Jones – who won this year’s Best Actress in a Musical prize for Hairspray at the both the Oliviers and the Whatsonstage.com Awards – along with Helena Blackman, Daniel Boys and cast members from Wicked and Mary Poppins. A Spoonful of Stiles & Dreweis produced by Neil Eckersley and Paul Spicer for Speckulation Entertainment with creative direction by Paul Spicer, associate direction by Chris Hocking, musical supervision by George Stiles, musical direction by David Randall, choreography by Lewis Butler, associate choreography by Rebecca Giacopazzi and sound design by Mark Dunne. It’s staged in support of Mercury Musical Developments. http://www.whatsonstage.com/index.php?pg=2...=E8821213185763 Not sure if this been posted anywhere as couldn't check because of offica boards beening down. But this is the first I have heard about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorksheather Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Thanks for posting , that is fabulous news :smile: It is now on Gareth's Myspace and Gareth's Facebook :smile: 06 Jul 2008, 19:30 Haymarket,, London, London and South East SW1 Cost : See below Speckulation Entertainment presents A SPOONFUL OF STILES & DREWE Her Majesty’s Theatre, Haymarket, London SW1 Sunday 6 July 2008 – 7.30pm Tickets: £20.00 - £45.00 VIP Seats: £100.00 including a Premium Stalls seat and after-show party pass Box Office: 0844 412 4657 http://www.seetickets.com/see/event.asp?e|...filler2=website Here is another link :smile: http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/new...l-of-West-End-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val4Gareth Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Thanks for posting. I've just seen it posted on Gareth's Myspace. What fantastic news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdrop Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Brilliant! It just came through to me on a couple of google alerts, so it must be very new news. I note Gareth is to be singing some material from a new musical. I wonder if there is any significance in that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorksheather Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Brilliant!It just came through to me on a couple of google alerts, so it must be very new news. I note Gareth is to be singing some material from a new musical. I wonder if there is any significance in that? I agree that this is brilliant news , and was wondering if Gareth maybe going to be in the new musical Soho Cinders ? :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdrop Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I just noticed this picture hiding on the London Theatre website - you have to click on the other picture first. :heart: It's Gareth with the writers, and the woman from Hairspray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val4Gareth Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 A little quote from Gareth here in the Stage News Gareth Gates to make West End debutPublished Wednesday 11 June 2008 at 14:40 by Alistair Smith Former Pop Idol finalist Gareth Gates is to make his West End debut next month in a gala show celebrating the work of musical theatre composers George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. The pop singer will perform a song from Soho Cinders, the brand new show from the Mary Poppins-composing duo. He will join Olivier Award-winning Hairspray actress Leanne Jones, as well as fellow Olivier winners Joanna Riding and Clive Rowe, How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? finalist Helena Blackman and Avenue Q’s Daniel Boys. Gates told The Stage: “I’m a real fan of musical theatre and have always wanted to perform in the West End. I’m busy in rehearsals with George and Anthony at the moment and to get the chance to work with them on songs from their latest show is a dream come true for me. I’m looking forward to performing them in front of a West End audience.” A Spoonful of Stiles and Drewe will play at Her Majesty’s Theatre on July 6, for one night only. Thanks for posting up the picture Snowdrop. They've added the news to Gareth's Facebook page now and have included the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Thats great news, thanks for letting usknow. Snowdrop thats a lovely find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdrop Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I agree that this is brilliant news , and was wondering if Gareth maybe going to be in the new musical Soho Cinders ? :smile: I'd say it's a fair possibility that he's considering it (and they are considering him, lol). One thing I think we can assume is that if Gareth is doing this show, he has been rubbing shoulders with theatre types, and by virtue of doing the show, he'll be rubbing shoulders with a whole load more. You can be sure the audience will have a lot of key people from the industry there. So anyone going had better behave! :tongue: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khelda Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Gates will perform a preview of material from Soho Cinders Sounds like he will sing more then 1 song. Brilliant news, Gareth will love this, he has loved working with other people in the DOI. :frantics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylvia Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Sounds like he will sing more then 1 song. Brilliant news, Gareth will love this, he has loved working with other people in the DOI. :frantics: Thanks for posting up that`s great news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I'm so excited about this! I am definitely going to be there to support him, and if he does go on to get the part, it will be even more wonderful. Gareth will be able to show people just how far his talents extend. I'm crossing everything for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorksheather Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 another link , the news is getting about :smile: http://broadwayworld.com:80/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=28819 I'd like to go, but don't think I can . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdrop Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Another article (saying much of the same stuff) is on Broadway World, lol. :laugh: http://broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=28819 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khelda Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Gareth will headline an exclusive preview of material from Soho Cinders Like this bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Wow, how exciting this is! Gareth singing again. Maybe he took a new route to pursue his dream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGates Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I think this is great news! I'd love to go along to this, and I know it's for charity but finances say I can't Just to say I've found another article on The Stage website:- CLICK HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khelda Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Gates told The Stage: “I’m a real fan of musical theatre and have always wanted to perform in the West End. I’m busy in rehearsals with George and Anthony at the moment and to get the chance to work with them on songs from their latest show is a dream come true for me. I’m looking forward to performing them in front of a West End audience.” £100.00 including a Premium Stalls seat and after-show party pass Lovely for people who can afford this (its for charity, so in a good cause), must be great to party with Gareth. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPG MY IDOL Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 This is fantastic news , I am so pleased for Gareth. This will also be a chance for Gareth to show everyone there what huge talent he has and what a true star he really is :heart: I can't go, but would love to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maria_1981 Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Lovely for people who can afford this (its for charity, so in a good cause), must be great to party with Gareth. :laugh: out of just curiosity,do you think gareth would definitly attend this aftershow party? cos i remember at that awards thing in wolverhmpton he didnt stay for the aftershow party im thinking theres a bigger chance for him to go to this one though as the thing itself is for charity and hes not as busy as he was back then plus he dont have to travel back to london as hes already there i must say this is wonderful news though :smile: im so pleased for him that he can show his amazing talent once again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdrop Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I think there is a fair chance he'd hang around for it. If this is a charity fundraiser and people can specifically buy tickets that give them access to a backstage event, then there will be a certain obligation to hang around, which I'm sure he'd want to anyway, as it's mainly for the people involved with the production, not for the audience. The thing in Wolverhampton was different. The aftershow party wasn't for the performers, but for the people attending. It would have been wierd if Gareth decided to join in with that - apart from him having a long way to travel home, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khelda Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Interesting post on the OS from a poster. I work in theatre,and this event has been being talked about for a LONG time,so for Gareth to have been asked is a huge honour.A lot of important people will be there im sure. Its huge for him. I'm very very proud.x Sounds very promising for Gareth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilian Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Well done Gareth. This is just what he needs to showcase his singing. I hope a lot of important people attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdrop Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 It's got a write-up in The Sun too. :heart: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khelda Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Thanks Snowdrop, it sounds exciting, Gareth will love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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