Val4Gareth Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 Gareth has just confirmed that he will be playing Marius in the West End. Here is his Tweet Gareth_Gates I have some exciting news! I will taking over the role of Marius in the West End at the Queens theatre!! Dates to follow... West end run of Les Mis at The Queens Theatre, from Oct 18th- Nov 20th. Break for 'Snow White' in Woking, rejoin on January 31st - 18th June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khelda Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 Thanks Val, nice of him to say which days he wont be there. Mind he has not given himself much time to rest after this tour at all. Always on the go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floz Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 He's going to have to re-learn a load too I would think given the different orchestrations and stage settings. But good for him...and at least he'll be able to do it from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatGGfan Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 Good news, we finally know what he's doing until June! Cameron Mackintosh is obviously very impressed with him (for good reason). I wondered if he might have been booked for "Soho Cinders", but don't know when that starts, maybe that's a future plan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdrop Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 Soho Cinders doesn't have a start date. There was talk of them workshoping it this October, and I thought Gareth might have been doing that, but he won't have much time if so! Although that might just be a few days, as I think they've already gone quite far with it - previewing the songs at the Stiles & Drewe evening. Very exciting about Gareth going to the Queens Theatre production. I honestly didn't expect him to start until after Snow White, maybe doing rehearsals first. I hope he gets a bit of a break, because we know he's doing a McGuire course too. I think our purses need a bit of a break too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorksheather Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 Great news to have it confirmed that Gareth is taking over as Marius at The Queens Theatre London , and it should be easier for Gareth being in London Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Absolutely brilliant news. Gareth must have impressed to be chosen for the part. It will be good for him to be home based, while enjoying a whole new cast and of course he will finally be on the revolve! Now, where is the Queens Theatre?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susi Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 It's great to hear such a good news. I saw him last week at the Barbican and it was so great. I think i will flight to london again next year, to see him at the Queens Theatre. @eternal: The Queens Theatre is in the Shaftesbury Avenue between the Underground Station Picadilly Circus and Leicester Square. Last week i saw the theatre, i think it's really easy to find Here is the website from the Queens Theatre: http://www.queenstheatrelondon.info/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khelda Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Hi Susi, nice to see you posting, and brilliant you managed to fly to London and see the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susi Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Yes Khelda, this will be my third fly to london only to see Gareth. But after i met him last week, i will meet him again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Thanks for that information Susi. Looks like, as you say, an easy location. Wow, you coming over from Germany. Did you meet Gareth to tell him where you came from? We will all be broke and destitute after all these theatre visits but what memories we will have. Might have to wear yet another old frock!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susi Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Wow, you coming over from Germany. Did you meet Gareth to tell him where you came from? Yes, but i flight only one hour to London so, i think it's okay. I like Gareth now nearly 8 years and when i met him the first time i was 13 years old and spoke no word english and i was too shy to speak haha . Last Thuesday i met him and i was so happy and i make a photo with him and spoke a few word but i forgot to tell him that i'm from germany next time And now back to topic or? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khelda Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Its lovely that you have been a fan for years, like most of us. Brilliant you met him again too and got a photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flower Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Thanks for posting this information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cris Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 fantastic news foing to book to go in november and then in feb well done gareth you deserve it you are the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdrop Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 It might be worth checking if Gareth has any planned holidays before booking tickets. He was/is supposed to be doing a McGuire course in Bournemouth from 10th-14th November, so he might not be doing those dates. Or maybe he's made arrangements for someone else to take it, but perhaps best to avoid those dates, or ask someone who knows, before booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValR Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 We will all be broke and destitute after all these theatre visits but what memories we will have. Might have to wear yet another old frock!! I know what you mean Chris - just when I thought I'd be getting my finances back on track! I'm absolutely thrilled for Gareth though, he's absolutely proved himself to be perfect in the role though as some have said - when will he ever give himself a rest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flower Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 I hope, that I will see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cris Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 i dont know what to do now i was going to book for the 10th nov the train fare is expensive and i would be gutted if i arrived and he was not there dont know when to book now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorksheather Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 I would definitely not book Nov 10th to 14th , as Gareth is instructing his McGuire prog those days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdrop Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Yes, it seems Gareth is definitely still on to do the course. Gareth's friend from McGuire tweeted today to say he'd met up with Gareth to discuss ideas for his course - as if Gareth wasn't busy enough today. It also looks as if a whole gang of them are off to watch Gareth tonight. Hopefully we can get Gareth, his management or even someone at the theatre to confirm Gareth's scheduled time off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted September 29, 2010 Report Share Posted September 29, 2010 Am I right in thinking because Gareth is beginning his role on 18th October he is going to be one of the cast hotfooting it? HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val4Gareth Posted September 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 L ooks like you could be right Eternal. I'd seen that event advertised before and thought to myself why couldn't it have been the touring cast. Quite glad Gareth is starting his run before going into the Panto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdrop Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 It is possible, and well remembered. When I first saw it advertised I chuckled at Gareth being involved in two of the things advertised - looks like it could have been three! It will be worth checking, because it might not be all of the cast anyway, but I'd be surprised if everyone else was going and Gareth decided against it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindajan Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 It's brilliant that Gareth has the role of Marius at the Queens. I seem to remember an interview where he said that he had been offered both roles and had chosen to do the tour - I think he has really impressed CamMac and so has been given the Queens job. I think that this might have been referring to Gareth going to the Queens and it not being a reference to the O2 concert: Quote scottgarnham Just saw @Gareth_Gates rendition of 'Empty Chairs...' on the Michael Ball show. Really great job!! Look forward to working with him in Oct! Scott Garnham is playing Feuilly at the Queens and he is another Yorkshire lad, so I'm sure Gareth and him will get on like a house on fire! Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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