12/06/14
Shining a Light on
the WW1 Gas Girls.
09/06/14
Getting crafty and
having simple fun.
03/06/14
Buddy -
A man immortalised by his music.
27/03/14
Teenage kicks stir my emotions
& give me some vivid dreams to boot.
23/03/14
River Monsters Live
at the Bristol Old Vic.
23/03/14
Only a muppet takes a 4 year old
to the cinema!
17/03/14
A winter tree-thief gives
me grief this spring.
08/03/14
Two evenings out in one week!
What a treat, and a disappointment.
09/02/14
What is your attitude to an addict's death?
30/01/14
West Side Story – a classic musical with a modern feel
(and a twist of casual racism!)
26/01/14
A little bit or a lot better or worse George?
25/01/14
This Old Bird Has Started To Tweet
15/10/13
A Barefooted Launch in to Books
07/10/13
London Vegfest 2013
Shining a Light on
the WW1 Gas Girls.
09/06/14
Getting crafty and
having simple fun.
03/06/14
Buddy -
A man immortalised by his music.
27/03/14
Teenage kicks stir my emotions
& give me some vivid dreams to boot.
23/03/14
River Monsters Live
at the Bristol Old Vic.
23/03/14
Only a muppet takes a 4 year old
to the cinema!
17/03/14
A winter tree-thief gives
me grief this spring.
08/03/14
Two evenings out in one week!
What a treat, and a disappointment.
09/02/14
What is your attitude to an addict's death?
30/01/14
West Side Story – a classic musical with a modern feel
(and a twist of casual racism!)
26/01/14
A little bit or a lot better or worse George?
25/01/14
This Old Bird Has Started To Tweet
15/10/13
A Barefooted Launch in to Books
07/10/13
London Vegfest 2013
Buddy - a man immortalised by his music.
Tuesday 3rd June 2014.Last night I had the privilege of another trip to the theatre to see another musical I hadn't seen before. It's always a little difficult to get enthusiastic about a weeknight outing, especially on a Monday, mainly because of the rush to make sure everybody is fed before I leave the house but I'm so glad I went to this one.
Buddy follows the rise to fame of the legendary American Rock n' Roll singer Buddy Holly and showcases all his greatest hits played live on stage. The iconic figure, with his instantly recognisable glasses and guitar combo, shot to fame in the 1950s alongside his band the Crickets. The first half of the show charts his rise from obscurity to recording star with hits such as Peggy Sue, Everyday and Oh Boy. Recently married and expecting his first child Buddy heads off on 'The Winter Dance Party' tour in the second half of the show. Still rising in fame and popularity Buddy's life was unexpectedly cut short on February 3rd 1959 in a tragic plane crash which also took the lives of fellow singers Richie Valens and J.P. Richardson (“The Big Bopper”). Later remembered as “the day the music died” (by Don McLean in American Pie) in this spectacular stage show Buddy Holly's musical legacy lives on and continues to captivate and delight audiences to this day.
Now in its 25th year this supreme musical stage show is once again on tour around the UK. It has the audience singing and clapping along throughout as well as taking to their feet, moved by the energy of the wonderful catalogue of tunes. The Bristol Hippodrome was packed with people from all walks of life, many of whom (like me) never saw the rise of Rock n' Roll but who can appreciate the musical legacy of the early pioneers! The voices and performances of the actors were phenomenal and the songs spoke for themselves. Its not hard to entrance an audience when you have fantastic material to work with and it is no surprise to me that Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story has been such a fantastic success with audiences worldwide for a quarter of a century and is still going strong. If you ever get a chance to see the show I would wholeheartedly recommend going as its an engaging and uplifting night out.
You can find out more about Buddy The Musical at the official website
www.buddythemusical.com