Snowdrop Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I'm not worried. I'm disappointed. It greatly limits his choice, and a lot less things are possible because of it. I know a few fans who don't like to admit to being disappointed, but I know some are. We know Gareth enjoys doing panto, and gets a lot from it in terms of his speech etc, but I'm a fan of Gareth, the singer. Even if I could make it to see Gareth in Canterbury, I'd still rather he was doing something else that shows off his singing better. He couldn't do Wicked last year as rumoured, because he was supposed to be doing Hair (and Aladdin), and this announcement means he won't be available for the next cast change. It means he can't do any part in a main West End show until at least next February, because all of the big shows expect their cast to commit to more than a couple of months - apart from a few exceptional circumstances. There are also a lot of Christmas concert events in December, that Gareth is unavailable for, which I'd love to see him do. I see adverts for these shows starring some of Gareth's peers, and I wish I could see him in one of them. But that's never going to happen when he's stuck doing 12 shows a week in Margate! Gareth might be able to squeeze in a short stint in a touring production, or he might be considered if a show has a very limited run in the West End, with no plans to extend. Maybe there is some grand plan. Perhaps there is something brilliant lined up that happens to finish in the middle of November that will be announced any day - but having Sleeping Beauty announced first, it makes it look like that's all there is. If there is something else up their sleeve, they need to announce it soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maria_1981 Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I understand what you're saying there and to be honest I would also rather a westend role of been confirmed and feel a bit sad at the thought it may be next year before he gets a part in one now. Maybe there is some grand plan. Perhaps there is something brilliant lined up that happens to finish in the middle of November that will be announced any day - but having Sleeping Beauty announced first, it makes it look like that's all there is. If there is something else up their sleeve, they need to announce it soon Thats what i'm hoping, something up their sleeve that will get everyone buzzing or lots and lots more gigs as singing is what he is all about even though he has many talents, his amazing voice will always be number one. Thats the trouble though Hair being cancelled as half of this year was meant to be filled with that so Gareth and his management wasn't left with much choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NicolaJayne Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 I am hoping too that Gareth gets a West End role or maybe a touring show before the Panto as if not that just leaves him with summer festivals for the rest of the year, and maybe occasional Musical Theatre shows. We do need to see Gareth the singer, but maybe he is concentrating on writing for his next album and doesn't want to be too tied up. We don't yet know what his plans are for the rest of the year, just hope we hear something else soon. Gareth is first and foremost a singer but does seem to be enjoying more acting roles which he wasn't able to do before, so he could be getting some TV work as it was hinted after the Stammering programme that he got such good reviews that it was going to open doors for him in that direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NicolaJayne Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 Just like to let people know who are thinking of booking that there are big discounts for the first weekend I was very surprised to get a SC ticket for £13 50 half price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbowns1 Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 I'm literally DYING to see him in the West End !!! ARGHHH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NicolaJayne Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Just had this link through about the Panto, please feel free to delete it if it has already been posted http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/Pop-star-Gareth-Gates-appear-Marlowe-Theatre/story-15859545-detail/story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Seems Gareth surprised the guys at Heart fm yesterday Become James and Charlie's Movie Voice and hear why @Gareth_Gates called the show, it's all here... http://www.heart.co.uk/kent/on-air/breakfast/todays-show/ Nice little interview - just scroll down to yesterday's date. 23.4.12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NicolaJayne Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Thank you Chris lovely little interview, love Gareths sense of humour saying he wanted to be Sleeping Beauty but they wouldn't let him HA HA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Yes that was funny. I loved the interview because it seemed he rang out of the blue. They seemed suprised to hear from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val4Gareth Posted April 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 It must be me, but I can't see an interview with Gareth on that link. I couldn't yesterday when I received it on a Google alert either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NicolaJayne Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Its the audio link thats right at the bottom of the page Val. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val4Gareth Posted April 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Its the audio link thats right at the bottom of the page Val. Thanks Elaine. Managed to listen to it now. It was a lovely interview. Gareth is finding it so much easier to promote himself now. So happy for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maria_1981 Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Awww true, its good to know he finds it easier to promote himself now and when you think about it, to an extent his stammer probably got in his way of promoting himself making me realise it stands in the way of a lot more than we sometimes think. Thanks for the link Chris x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdrop Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Yes that was funny. I loved the interview because it seemed he rang out of the blue. They seemed suprised to hear from him. I've never listened to this radio station, so I can't be sure, but I know it's quite common to have a feature where the DJs have to interview a surprise guest with no proper preparation. It's always a worry that the DJ won't be sure who they are - even when they've been told, which is probably why they think it's funny. Good job they know Gareth! And I agree that it's wonderful that Gareth has all of these new opportunities to talk about his work these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbowns1 Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 After my wonderful night at Carlisle, I'm DYING to see Gareth again.......I should really book "LOSERVILLE" (everything else is too far away for me to travel really at the moment) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NicolaJayne Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 I also think its great Gareth can now promote himself more, which must have held him back and been very frustrating for him. Shame that the interview in OK came before the anouncement for Loserville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbowns1 Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Yeah that is a shame because they had clearly edited the interview to cut out "HAIR" bits etc. Gareth just needs to promote, promote, promote !!! (something he has got MUCH better at !!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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