Woohoo, yipeeeeeee, YES!!!

Think I am a wee bitty excited??? Here's the reason why folks:

http://www.bruntontheatre.co.uk/webp...ll.php?id=1094

Have got my tickets and am counting down the days

I'm going to see Keith in Joseph on Tuesday.He's in Truro for the week,part of a quite extensive tour, I think.
I dont normally click on Appreciation Threads,but I just thought I'd let you know. I'll report back on his performance on Wednesday. I've seen Schof, Aled Jones and Darren Day (barf)in the role before, so it'll be good to compare.

Need to book a.s.a.p. Looking forward to this.

Hello everyone,

That is exciting!! I doubt I can come but can you tell me where the Brunton theatre is please?

Hi Southwestgirl

The Brunton Theatre is on the outskirts of Edinburgh, about a 15 to 20 minute drive from the city centre!. Nice and handy for me as I live on that side of the city

When Joseph Met Maria is on WATCH Tv Sky 109 tonight at 2100 (2200 on Watch +1) if anyone is passing the thread by in the next couple of hours.

OOH, thanks for that!

saw this brilliant perfrmance at The Lowry (Salford) last Thursday) - absolutely stunning. Excellent support cast: but the fullest respect and praise for Keith Jack, who has brought a fresh and uplifting interpretation to the character of Joseph. The interaction with other cast members was first-class, and we were drawn into the story and made to feel that we were a part of it. This is performance at its very best: full engagement and communication with the audience. What a fantastic voice - I hope Keith will continue to delight and inspire his audiences for many years to come.

What lovely comments Almus!! I hope Keith sees this post!

Thanks for the info on the Brunton Theatre Smiler, lovely review on Joseph.

That is a fantastic review Almus Thank you.

Thanks for your comments, smiler123 and sherlin - I don't often post on forums, but was so blown away by the sheer professionalism and energy of Keith and the whole Cast that I just had to do it on this occasion. Fortunately, The Lowry is only a 2-hour trip from where I live: so I'm taking full advantage of my geographical position and have booked for Venue Cymru in Llandudno and the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry! Keith simply has to be the best young artist to come out of Bonnie Scotland in recent years. He's only at the start of his career, but already has been taken to the hearts of thousands of people both within and without the UK. What he will achieve in future years is anybody's guess. We must be grateful to Bill Kenwright, without whom this fantastic production would never be touring the UK and performing in the smaller, provincial theatres; thus making a timeless and brilliant show accessible to thousands of others at very reasonable prices. No need to travel to London to pay top-notch west-end prices - and maybe have to sort out hotel accommodation on top!!
It's my fervent hope that Keith will go on to do great things; and that in bringing so much enjoyment and inspiration to those who hear him, he in turn will be blessed with joy and happiness in all he undertakes. I just wish I could meet the guy and shake his hand.

Almus...... You CAN meet Keith!! 99% of the time he takes the time to meet his fans after his shows. All you need to do is get to the stagedoor after the show. Many of us have met him many times now and he always speaks to us ( and gives us a hug!!) Take a camera as well, he is happy for a photo to be taken as well.

Let us know if you get to meet him!!

I couldn't agree with you more. I've just got back from seeing it at The Hall For Cornwall and I can honestly say it was the most fun version I've ever seen.

I've lost track how many productions of Joseph I've seen in the last 40 years, from school hall, amateur theater to the West End. ( I've even been in it myself as one of the background oo-ooahs (as we called ourselves)). Each production is different, from the slick West End ones to a great production a local school put on using surfboards, (You probably had to see it to realise just how well it worked )which is pretty appropriate for Cornwall.

But this just dazzled with exuberance. Keith has a wonderful voice ( and I speak as someone who, while never phone voting, always wanted Lee Mead to win the part.) He and the whole company were terrific, I'm still buzzing with the sheer joy of the whole production. Never, in all my years have I seen standing ovations like it at our small provincial theatre, the reprises were many, the cast so energetic, getting amongst the audience till we were all singing and dancing away!

It's probably the campest production I've seen, but that just enhances the whole experience. The sheep and especially the golden chariot had me in hoots.

I've just booked to see it again on Friday, the week is nigh on sold out, but I found a solitary seat and I'm going to enjoy it all over again, it was that good.

All you Keith fans will be so proud of him. He does a great job, wonderful voice and he leads a small but equally wonderful company. If you've booked your tickets -ENJOY If it's coming to a venue near you and you haven't booked- WHY NOT??

Too right, tally It's almost a week since I saw this show at The Lowry and the experience is still very real.Have managed to book for Llandudno and Coventry (each 2 hours from me in opposite directions!). It's difficult to believe that Joseph was written just over 40 years ago - it is still so fresh and vibrant: certainly, this is due in no small measure to the sheer brilliance of Keith and his support cast, not forgetting of course the music, stage, lighting and wardrobe teams. When I think back on the two school productions I did as Director of Music, a lot of good memories come back.
How the artists manage to keep going without dropping from exhaustion beats me - the adrenaline rush must be so high.Enjoy your next performance

Thanks.

I'm on You Tube, watching clips from everywhere! They did so many encores I think they were running on adrenaline alone by the end!!

tally and almus, thank you for your lovely reviews! I think we have two new fans. Thank you also for livening things up on here, it has been very quiet lately. I have seen Keith both as narrator and as Joseph too many times to admit to and have just booked to see him AGAIN in Poole. Not sure when he finishes in Joseph so have to make the most of it! Still who knows what he might do after Jo?

Hi southwestgirl - well, you won't be disappointed when you see this at Poole! I must confess I had lost track of this wonderful young singer after ADWD but always knew that he would 'make it some day' (in the words of one of the Joseph songs!).We are so fortunate to have such amazing talent. Looking at Bill Kenwright's website, it says that Keith stars in Joseph 'at the following venues' and then gives a list. There's a big break after Hastings in May: the next slot is 16-20 October at Buxton Opera House, and then 30 Oct - 4 Nov at The Floral Pavilion, New Brighton (on the Wirral). There's nothing after this, so I'm wondering if this production is nearing the end. A great shame - but Keith has to be free to move on to greater things, I suppose: and we all want him to continue to go from strength to strength and will support him all the way.

If it's any use to you, he's at The Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple, between 20-25 March- and that's the nearest he's going to be to Poole for the rest of the run, I'm afraid!

Tally and Almus - welcome!!! So pleased you have found the wonderful Keith Jack, we Keithlettes (yes!!!) have followed Keith from the beginning and seen him many times, unfortunately those of us in the South of England dont get to see the additional performances Mr Jack puts on in his homeland so we certainly make themost of Joseph on tour!! I have a feeling that he may be finishing in that break in May but Keith keeps us in suspense and altho we get frustrated, when we discover the next KJ chapter we are usually more than happy!! As Smiler said Keith is always happy to meet fans after the show and he gives the most fabulous hugs!!!

Thanks mollycoddle. I'm afraid I'm a bit too old to be a "fan" of anyone, prepared to travel to everything they do. But I WAS so impressed with both his voice and the great enjoyment I got from what are now, for me, occasional nights out. It was such fun.

In my heyday I have been known to stalk one or two popstars, actors and bands- but we're talking an awfully long time ago.

Me too tally, us OAPS can still admire a fantastic voice

Hi mollycoddle, Poole is VERY near your mum in Bournemouth????

Thanks mollycoddle. I'm a few years off the OAP bracket (thanks, southwestgirl!) but so what - you're as young as you feel! And you can still be a fan of someone, without the teen hysterics.....with age comes wisdom lol. Look at what KJ has achieved since ADWD: that show helped him so much - and he has turned his dream into reality, maybe a bit later than he hoped, but he's gained so much more experience along the way. I think he's going to achieve even greater things - all power to him

True almus. I'm a huge Michael Ball fan and have been known to fly up to London for the night to see him, though I'm usually good and see him in concert in Plymouth. The benefits of being an OAP is you have the time and the money (mortgage paid off) to do that. I couldn't when I was working. We had to go in the holidays.

But I agree. I think Keith has a great future in musical theatre. He certainly commanded the stage. I'll post my reactions when I get back tomorrow. I'll still be buzzing

LOL!!!!! If you knew how old most of us are you would laugh!!! Have you met Grandma Smith??? I am not quite an OAP but certainly at an age where I should know better!!! SWG Dont think muym will be going to Poole - she has gone and got herself a manfriend!!!!!!!!!!! They are coming up to me next week tho. I shall be going to Watford to see Keith as that is near me and I certainly shall go to Hastings if that 'IS' his last date!!

Wonderful! I didn't think I could enjoy it as much as I did on Tuesday, but there was a younger audience ( probably cos it's the w/e ).The atmosphere was crackling and the performances even better.

Keith has quite a fan base doesn't he? Poor lamb, I bet he's knackered from signing so many autographs, but they had an evening of superlative entertainment so there are a lot of happy people in Cornwall right now.