Let it Be at The Orchard Dartford

October 7, 2022 in Other - Micaela
Let It Be UK Tour 2018 (Photo Paul Coltas)

Last night I was lucky enough to attend the opening night of the new UK and Ireland Tour of the Beatles inspired show Let it Be at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford. Quite simply, it was amazing!

The smash hit West End show Let It Be is a celebration of the music of The Beatles is back with a brand new show which includes hits from the Fab Four’s incredible back catalogue of iconic songs as well as a second-half full to the brim of hits from John, Paul, George and Ringo’s solo material.

The first half of the show follows the band through their musical journey from the historic Royal Variety Performance, Shea Stadium and those iconic Sergeant Pepper costumes all feature. From scene to scene we get to see how the Beatles grew as artists with evolving music, outfits and grooming!

In the bittersweet second half the audience gets to experience the reunion concert that never was. The concert date is 9 October 1980, John Lennon’s 40th Birthday, set a decade after The Beatles went their separate ways. The band’s solo material featured includes Starting Over, Band On The Run, Black Bird, Got My Mind Set On You, My Sweet Lord, Live and Let Die, and Imagine.

The Let It Be cast is made up of Michael Gagliano from Woking (John Lennon); Emanuele Angeletti from Italy (Paul McCartney) who despite being right-handed has learnt to play left-handed; Irish/Australian John Brosnan (George Harrison); and Ben Cullingworth, from Market Harborough in Leicestershire (Ringo Starr). The band will be joined on stage throughout the tour by musical director Michael Bramwell on keyboards.

Let It Be is a mix of audio-visual displays with original broadcasting coverage of The Beatles concerts as well as live musical performances by the very talented cast. From the start, the atmosphere was buzzing with band encouraging us to clap, stand up and dance along to the well-known numbers. It really felt like we were actually at a Beatles gig!

Throughout the performance, the audience is encouraged to photograph and video the show and share across social media using the hashtag #LetItBeLive which is very different to usual productions. This really adds to the feel that we are actually at a gig. If you never made it to a Beatles gig or, like me, hadn’t been born yet, then this is a great way to feel like you were there. We had a blast.

Following the UK and Ireland Tour, the show heads to Europe and overseas, with the international tour taking in countries including Germany and North America. It is also hoped that the show will return to a London theatre in late 2018 or early 2019.

Tickets:              www.orchardtheatre.co.uk

Website:             www.LetItBeLive.com

Facebook:           /LetItBeUKTour

Twitter:                www.twitter.com/LetItBeUKTour

Shea Stadium (Photo credPaul Coltas) resized

Let It Be UK Tour 2018 (Photo Paul Coltas)

Let It Be credit Julia Russell

Micaela

Micaela combines her love for all things digital and all things creative with a career in digital marketing alongside running three blogs. Micaela has been blogging since 2012 and loves sharing new experiences, products and her passions with her readers.

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  • Anosa October 16, 2018 at 8:18 pm

    Sounds like such an amazing show, I do love the Beatles so this would be something I would love to see one day.

  • Patrick October 16, 2018 at 9:20 pm

    Even though I’m not a Beatles fan,this does sound like perfect show for any music fan of any genre.

  • Rhian westbury October 16, 2018 at 9:25 pm

    I’ve seen this show advertised and it does look really good as I love the Beatles music x

  • Sarah Bailey October 16, 2018 at 10:10 pm

    This sounds like an absolutely amazing show! I love that it using The Beatles music – something some many people can sit and enjoy.

  • Jennifer October 16, 2018 at 10:19 pm

    This sounds amazing! Who doesn’t love The Beatles?!

  • Blogger Mummy Lauren October 17, 2018 at 8:54 am

    Sounds like a good show and I’m sure it’s a must for a fan of the Beatles. I’m not really in to them but think I’d enjoy it anyway as I love these sorts of shows!

  • elizabeth allcock October 17, 2018 at 3:50 pm

    Sounds like an enjoyable show! I always try to take my mum to the theatre I think she would love this!

  • Michelle Murray October 17, 2018 at 8:47 pm

    I’ve read so many great reviews about this show. It sounds amazing.

  • Rebecca Smith October 17, 2018 at 9:04 pm

    This sounds like a show that I’d love! I’ll have to see if it is in a venue near me

  • Mellissa Williams October 17, 2018 at 9:05 pm

    This really does sound like a show that myself and Mr W would enjoy!

  • Kara October 18, 2018 at 8:28 am

    I love heading to the theatre and I can imagine this show would be amazing

  • Melanie williams October 18, 2018 at 11:23 am

    Love the beatles for sure. Looks like you had a fab time at the show – what a great evening out xx

  • Telina October 18, 2018 at 3:59 pm

    Sounds like a really great show for fans of The Beatles x

  • bryanna October 19, 2018 at 9:24 pm

    I really have to get to more musicals – I booked Wicked for my partner and I earlier this year and it was his first show – he loved it so will need to persuade to book another!

  • Crystal October 21, 2018 at 5:50 pm

    Oh wow, I bet this was completely fabulous to attend.

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