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Fame - the Musical archiveThe Runar Borge production is inspired by Alan Parker's Oscar-winning film and the popular American television series. Set in New York's legendary High School for the Performing Arts, Fame follows a group of talented students in their quests for stardom and success as well as in their struggles with romance and other teenaged relationships.

Cast/Performers

Mark Goucher, Barbara Dickson, Angus Macmillan (Schlomo Metzenbaum)

Creatives/Company

Author: David de Silva
Music: Steve Margoshes
Lyrics: Jacques Levy
Book by: Jose Fernandez
Producer: Adam Spiegel

Fame - the Musical

Fame - the Musical (Musical) production archive for QTIX code T956122156. Details of all Fame - the Musical archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1499

Archive Listings

13 Jun 05
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18 Jun 05
Theatre Royal
Bath, Bath & North East Somerset
Performance Details => Venue archive
23 May 05
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28 May 05
Empire Theatre
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
Performance Details => Venue archive
25 Apr 05
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30 Apr 05
The Hawth
Crawley, West Sussex
Performance Details => Venue archive
18 Apr 05
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23 Apr 05
Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham, West Midlands
Performance Details => Venue archive
11 Apr 05
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16 Apr 05
New Theatre
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Performance Details => Venue archive
28 Mar 05
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2 Apr 05
Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol, City of Bristol
Performance Details => Venue archive
14 Mar 05
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19 Mar 05
Blackpool Grand Theatre
Blackpool, Lancashire
Performance Details => Venue archive
28 Feb 05
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5 Mar 05
Theatre Royal
Brighton, East Sussex
Performance Details => Venue archive
14 Feb 05
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19 Feb 05
Lighthouse (previously known as Poole Arts Centre)
Poole, Dorset
Performance Details => Venue archive
7 Feb 05
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12 Feb 05
Milton Keynes Theatre
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Performance Details => Venue archive
24 Jan 05
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29 Jan 05
New Theatre
Cardiff, Glamorgan
Performance Details => Venue archive
10 Jan 05
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15 Jan 05
Theatre Royal
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

Reviews


UK Theatre Web: 19Apr05: Star RatingStar RatingStar RatingStar Rating
“Fame” Birmingham Hippodrome, 18 April 2005 Last night saw the opening of one of the most popular musicals of the last 20 years “Fame”. Set in New York during 1980-1984 it captures the hopes and aspirations of a group of young, talented and sometimes challenged individuals. The idea of a musical set around a dance school has certainly captured the imagination of so many audiences and it appeals to all ages and last night they clearly enjoyed every bit of the show. Originally the idea of David de Silva and based on the book by Jose Fernandez with lyrics by Jacques Levy and music by Steve Margoshes this touring production is directed by Dawn Buckland. The musical numbers are excellent and the choreography eye catching. Barbara Dickson who has been associated with so many musicals heads this latest tour. She plays the role of Miss Sherman the English teacher who is not going to let any of her pupils flunk without consequences! She has two good songs, “The Teacher’s Argument” and “These are My Children”. Setting the theme of the musical in his first vocal Michael Howell as the former daytime soap star Nick sings “I Want To Make Magic” and in many ways that is what the story is about. His performance is strong and compelling. Craig Stein is excellent as Tyrone the naturally talented dancer of the class whose reading is only at fifth grade and who runs up against Miss Sherman who won’t pass him just because he has talent he has to read as well. This major role is handled expertly and needless to say it was his somersaults and dancing skill that brought the house down in the finale. Rachel Hale is well cast as Serena whose romantic interest in Nick is clear from the outset and together they perform “Lets play a Love Scene” exploring their love for each other although it seems feted at the start. Dawn Buckland is believable as the teacher who sees through the teenage bravado of Tyrone to the ability that lies underneath. Musical director Richard Beale keeps the pace going and the tempo just right and the musicians really blow their tops in the finale, just what the audience liked. As with all musicals this is a team effort in which everyone plays their part right from the start and whilst we might all have been waiting for “Fame” to be sung everything else just adds to the general buzz of the evening and there can be no doubting that almost 20 years on this musical is still filling seats and pleasing its audience. Runs until Saturday 23 April. Clive Fuller

User Reviews

USER (19Apr05): “Fame” Birmingham Hippodrome, 18 April 2005 Last night saw the opening of one of the most popular musicals of the last 20 years “Fame”. Set in New York during 1980-1984 it captures the hopes and aspirations of a group of young, talented and sometimes challenged individuals. The idea of a musical set around a dance school has certainly captured the imagination of so many audiences and it appeals to all ages and last night they clearly enjoyed every bit of the show. Originally the idea of David de Silva and based on the book by Jose Fernandez with lyrics by Jacques Levy and music by Steve Margoshes this touring production is directed by Dawn Buckland. The musical numbers are excellent and the choreography eye catching. Barbara Dickson who has been associated with so many musicals heads this latest tour. She plays the role of Miss Sherman the English teacher who is not going to let any of her pupils flunk without consequences! She has two good songs, “The Teacher’s Argument” and “These are My Children”. Setting the theme of the musical in his first vocal Michael Howell as the former daytime soap star Nick sings “I Want To Make Magic” and in many ways that is what the story is about. His performance is strong and compelling. Craig Stein is excellent as Tyrone the naturally talented dancer of the class whose reading is only at fifth grade and who runs up against Miss Sherman who won’t pass him just because he has talent he has to read as well. This major role is handled expertly and needless to say it was his somersaults and dancing skill that brought the house down in the finale. Rachel Hale is well cast as Serena whose romantic interest in Nick is clear from the outset and together they perform “Lets play a Love Scene” exploring their love for each other although it seems feted at the start. Dawn Buckland is believable as the teacher who sees through the teenage bravado of Tyrone to the ability that lies underneath. Musical director Richard Beale keeps the pace going and the tempo just right and the musicians really blow their tops in the finale, just what the audience liked. As with all musicals this is a team effort in which everyone plays their part right from the start and whilst we might all have been waiting for “Fame” to be sung everything else just adds to the general buzz of the evening and there can be no doubting that almost 20 years on this musical is still filling seats and pleasing its audience. Runs until Saturday 23 April. Clive Fuller
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