Tonight was a night out with my Theatreworx family—and what better way to
bond than with good food, good wine, and great
theatre?
We were headed to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
to see Tina – The Tina Turner Musical. I’d
heard glowing reviews in advance, which always makes me slightly wary. Things
rarely live up to the hype.
But we started the evening on the right note:
food, wine, and laughter. Always a winning combo. us nearly
When we got to the theatre and saw our seats
were in a box.. Up the stairs we
scampered (as gracefully as a group of musical-theatre enthusiasts can), only
to find a man already there. No matter—we’re friendly sorts, and he was clearly
brave to share a box with a gaggle of excitable women.
Pleasantries were exchanged, naturally. And
then, of course, we asked him to take a photo of us. He obliged with a smile.
Then Carol did what Carol does best—she got
chatting. In the space of about 90 seconds, we learned that this lovely box
companion was none other than...
THE
DIRECTOR.
Well! We weren’t going to miss our chance. We
casually (ahem) dropped into
conversation that we’re from a musical society—amateur, yes, but nominated for Best Overall Show at the upcoming AIMS awards. (A girl has
to represent.)
He said he’d love to hear our thoughts after
the show.
He didn’t come back after the interval—perhaps
wisely—but just in case you’re reading
this, Mr. Director:
I. LOVED. IT.
It was powerful. It was moving. The whole theatre was on its feet for the final fifteen minutes.
The actress playing
Tina? Unreal. And the young girl
playing her as a child? Phenomenal.
The talent, the energy, the emotion—flawless.
A truly unforgettable night of theatre.
And in the words of Tina herself?
It was Simply the Best.
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