We Will Rock You: In the City
It will be “Another One Bites The Dust” as I tick another great show off my bucket list with We Will Rock You in March.
I am a life-long fan of Queen, they are part of the soundtrack of my misspent youth, so it is fantastic news to hear that Showbiz Christchurch is staging the New Zealand theatre company premiere of We Will Rock You here in our iconic Isaac Theatre Royal this coming March/April.
This show has been rocking theatre fans all over the world since 2002, featuring 24 of Queen’s greatest songs woven into a hit show written by comedic genius Ben Elton (writer of Popcorn and Blackadder). More than 60 million people have seen it live in 28 countries, so now it is Christchurch’s turn!
Christchurch has certainly hit a golden age for major musicals with Showbiz Christchurch since its return to the rebuilt Isaac Theatre Royal in 2015, Showbiz manager Michael Bayly says. “Showbiz is at a pinnacle of our 80 year history. We are so delighted that we are able to create these major premieres here in Christchurch with local performers and crew so the city can enjoy these massive shows without the need to travel to Melbourne, London or New York.”
Timing is a wonderful thing and it could not be more perfect for We Will Rock You, with the world going crazy for the award-winning movie Bohemian Rhapsody which tells the story of Queen and its legendary front-man Freddie Mercury.
“From planning a musical season, through design, build and rehearsals, up till opening night is normally a four year journey for a major show, so the timing of Bohemian Rhapsody is fantastic good fortune,” Bayly says. “It must be the spirit of Freddie, guiding our hand.”
Well I for one loved the movie and can’t wait for the show. I will be sitting in my ‘Killer Queen’ seat on opening night, March 29, with autographed programme in hand and show memorabilia to add to my collection.
See the Showbiz Christchurch season yourself at the Isaac Theatre Royal.
The season is limited so don’t miss out by booking at www.Ticketek.co.nz/showbiz.
