[Dilly 1]

Originally Posted by SettlePetal56

Totally speechless, full report to follow, but I'm in absolute awe right now!

Lol, it really is that good that your reaction is perfectly normal!

[SettlePetal56]

Slightly late - here's part 1! I haven't gone into a great deal of detail...

I'm starting to type this on my phone before the show begins (there's no signal in the theatre)

I was not meant to be at this showing of MT, but a combination of people persuaded me that it would be a good idea!! My first thought as I sat down was that I'm going to miss teddy and tricia at the bar (my view was unfortunately slightly restricted, but should be better next time).

My highlights

I loved all the costumes of the wider cast! They've changed from the dvd!
However, i was not keen on Flavia's white cape and gloves in the first half. I'm seriously coveting her gorgeous aqua shoes though!!
I understand where the disagreements over her red patterned dress have come from! I still can't make up my mind on it,

I love the fight scene! Vincent was fab, and Flavia's acting is wonderful when she breaks up the fight.

The people behind me who tried to sing along to 'sway' were driving me crazy (also the person who tried to start clapping during it)

The rumba/tango I knew it was coming, I knew it was going to be emotional, but wow! I was moved to tears, the dress is beautiful, and the two of them are magical - I think my face was an absolute picture by the end. I can't wait to see it again.

The final AT was so beautiful; I'm naturally quite inhibited, and was wondering who it was around me hollering (it was me)

[SettlePetal56]

I can't wait to see it again on saturday - there's so much going on in the background, it's so difficult to take it in!

I love Teddy and Tricia - they're fab (and I think they're even better now!)

The woman next to me said she loved the dancing, but wished the singer was singing in english so that she could understand - much to the amusement of the rest of her companions!!!

Lastly: I have never seen V&F live and I'm so glad that I managed to see them! They were mesmerising, and captivated my attention every time they danced, I'm so glad that I managed to get a ticket for tonight!

[anam cara]

Originally Posted by SettlePetal56

I can't wait to see it again on saturday - there's so much going on in the background, it's so difficult to take it in!

I love Teddy and Tricia - they're fab (and I think they're even better now!)

The woman next to me said she loved the dancing, but wished the singer was singing in english so that she could understand - much to the amusement of the rest of her companions!!!

Lastly: I have never seen V&F live and I'm so glad that I managed to see them! They were mesmerising, and captivated my attention every time they danced, I'm so glad that I managed to get a ticket for tonight!

Hello,

Knock, knock. Just popping in from next door to read your post about Midnight Tango. It sounds amazing and you clearly loved it. Might check if I can get last minute tickets.
Lovely that you will get to see it again.

Bye

[SaraV1308]

Great reports SP.

I was much amused about the comment about the singer..... (if he was singing in English, they might as well do a Streetdance show in Peckham....)... English being sung in a club in Buenos Aires.... I dont think so.... (the Argentinians are anti-British - especially with regard to Las Malvinas (Falklands to us)).

Cant wait to see you on Saturday. I have a feeling that my ticket/s will be slightly restricted... (but I dont really care).

[freckles88]

Originally Posted by SettlePetal56

Slightly late - here's part 1! I haven't gone into a great deal of detail...

I'm starting to type this on my phone before the show begins (there's no signal in the theatre)

I was not meant to be at this showing of MT, but a combination of people persuaded me that it would be a good idea!! My first thought as I sat down was that I'm going to miss teddy and tricia at the bar (my view was unfortunately slightly restricted, but should be better next time).

My highlights

I loved all the costumes of the wider cast! They've changed from the dvd!
However, i was not keen on Flavia's white cape and gloves in the first half. I'm seriously coveting her gorgeous aqua shoes though!!
I understand where the disagreements over her red patterned dress have come from! I still can't make up my mind on it,

I love the fight scene! Vincent was fab, and Flavia's acting is wonderful when she breaks up the fight.

The people behind me who tried to sing along to 'sway' were driving me crazy (also the person who tried to start clapping during it)

The rumba/tango I knew it was coming, I knew it was going to be emotional, but wow! I was moved to tears, the dress is beautiful, and the two of them are magical - I think my face was an absolute picture by the end. I can't wait to see it again.

The final AT was so beautiful; I'm naturally quite inhibited, and was wondering who it was around me hollering (it was me)

great report thanks glad you enjoyed the show I agree with you about the dresses

[SaraV1308]

Dilly and Molly - this is for you (as well as anyone else interested in sorting out a playlist of the best bits of the Midnight Tango music).

Midnight Tango Music

Links to Amazon as I can't use iTunes at work (although in most cases Amazon mp3s cheaper than iTunes) and in the cases of links (this is the most authentic "MT version" I found)

1 Fuga y Misterio (Astor Piazzolla)
Ensemble Vivant (Audience Favourites)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fuga-Y-Miste...2&sr=1-1-spell

2 Derecho Viejo (Eduardo Arolas)
Buenos Aires Tango Trio (Famous Tangos)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Derecho-viej...7865559&sr=1-7

3 Antes de Puñalada (Jonathan Taylor/Tango Siempre)
Flav and Vincent's first big entrance music
[written for MT and not recorded by TS??]

4 La Puñalada (Pintin Castellanos)
Orquesta Juan D'Arienzo (album same name)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/La-pu%C3%B1a...7865710&sr=1-1
F&V milonga solo

5 Milongueando en el cuarenta (Armando Pontier)
Orquesta A Troilo (Tangos instrumentals para bailar)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Milongueando...7866086&sr=1-6
group dance after first solo (F&V at bar then eventually join in)

6 A Media Luz (Edgardo Donato)
Tango Siempre (Tangled)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/media-luz-Me...7866135&sr=1-1
Intro of singer and where he flirts with Tricia (ie lipstick)

7 Tango Negro (Juan Carlos Caceres)
Juan Carlos Caceres (From Buenos Aires to Paris)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tango-Negro/...7866241&sr=1-2
Bottle group number

8 El Gato Negro (Jonathan Taylor/Tango Siempre)
Tango Siempre (Malandras Del Tango) [iTunes only**]
F&V and Teddy Champagne opening funny moment

9 Serenade Vals (Serenade Viennese Waltz)
Musica Poesia (Ballroom Classics Four)
http://www.casa-musica-shop.de/
(change to English – click on union jack)
Search for "serenade" / 4th result in list:
"Serenade / Milena Giannini / 02:05 / VW / 58 / Instrumental € 1.49"
[NB: This is the only way Ive found you can get it without getting the CD (I borrowed it from KDS – my dancing place]
F&V Tango vals solo number (this is a VW, not an "tango" tango number)

10 Libertango (Astor Piazzolla)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Libertango/d...7866449&sr=1-1

11 El Choclo (Angel Villoldo)
Tango Siempre (Tangled)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/El-choclo-Ch...7866525&sr=1-1
F dancing with baddie, Vincent and ladies - F=rag doll!

12 Que falta que me haces (Armando Pontier)
Osvaldo Pugliese (Antologia [?3])
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Qu%C3%A9-Fal...7866600&sr=1-2
(when F is on balcony and baddie goes to flirt with her)

13 Jealousy (Jacob Gade)
Tango Argentino (album same name) [instrumental version – most others are singing versions]
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jealousy-LP-...7866652&sr=1-1
3 couples and table dancing

14 Temptation (Tom Waits)
Diana Krall (The Girl in the Other Room)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Temptation/d...7866731&sr=1-1
(Flav chair solo/girls solo, sung by Tricia)

15 El Mismo Pais (Ros Stephen/Tango Siempre)
Tango Siempre (Malandras Del Tango) **
(Tricia plus 2 blokes, dancing with scarf – exert now and another later)

16 Bordoneo (Jonathan Taylor/Tango Siempre)
Tango Siempre (Malandras Del Tango) **
(Teddy solo with radiogram/cigar)

17 Chin-Chin (Astor Piazzolla)
Astor Piazzolla (Suite Punta Del Este)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Chin/dp/B001...866789&sr=1-12
NB many different versions. This is the cheapest version
17&18 merge into each other – finale of first half

18 Viejos Aires (Fernando Egozcue)
Ensamble Nuevo Tango (500 motivaciones)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Viejos-aires...7866877&sr=1-1
Finale of half number – this is where Flav reappears with Gato and V [one of my favs after the solos]

Interval

19 Fuga y Misterio (Astor Piazzolla) (reprise)
[same as above (1)]
Opening bit of 2nd half (entrance of all the dancers)

20 Sway (Quien sera?) (Pablo Beltran Ruiz)
Dean Martin (101 Hits) – I couldn’t find a Spanish version that had authentic sounding music (I already had version like this on a dance cd)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sway-Quien-S...7866998&sr=1-6
Group CCC number with scarves

21 Cafetin de Buenos Aires (Mariano Mores)
Tango Siempre (Malandras Del Tango) **
(post the CCC tango and when Teddy is trying to give Tricia her a present & resorts to drink)

22 Diablo Fast (Jonathan Taylor/Tango Siempre)
Tango Siempre (Tangents)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Diablo-Fast/...7867067&sr=1-1
[the fight scene]

23 Gallo Ciego (Agustin Bardi)
Domingo Scapola (Tango Argentina)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gallo-Ciego/...7867272&sr=1-3
Teddy finally managing to give Tricia her present

24 Desde El Alma (Rosita Melo)
Orquesta Color Tango De Roberto Alvarez (Tango a Pugliese Con estilo para bailar)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Desde-el-alm...867322&sr=1-28
[one of the only versions I found that had piano as main instrument and best quality sound]
Tango vals that ends with drunk dancing and thunderstorm

25 Alma Borracha (Julian Rowlands/Tango Siempre)
[version written for MT and not recorded by TS??]

26 Agua y Vino (Fernando Egozcue)
Ensamble Nuevo Tango (500 motivaciones) (5:28 mins version)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Agua-y-vino/...7867432&sr=1-1
F&V rumba tango solo (white dress)

27 El Mismo Pais (Ros Stephen/Tango Siempre) (reprise)
[same as above (15)]
Table cloth dance

28 Por Una Cabeza (Carlos Gardel)
Quintango (Quintango)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Por-una-Cabe...7867571&sr=1-3
Teddy and Tricia tango (I had this on cd anyway)

29 Fuego (Ros Stephen/Tango Siempre)
Tango Siempre (Malandras Del Tango) **
[quick 30 section for F&V's entrance in black dress/V bow tie)

30 La Cumparsita (Gerardo Matos Rodríguez)
Pablo Cortes et son orchestra (Les plus beaux paso-doble et tango)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/La-Cumparsit...7867639&sr=1-1
(most accurate version I could find but not totally the MT version) F&V final AT solo

31 Chango (Jonathan Taylor/Tango Siempre)
Tango Siempre (Barrio Tango)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Chango/dp/B0...7867942&sr=1-1
Start of finale (where F used to play violin)

32 Milonga Sentimental (Sebastián Piana)
Canteca de Macao (Cachai)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Milonga-Sent...7868098&sr=1-1
(NB there are not many instrumental versions – most are singing versions ie like Julio Iglesias' version)
The tango that speeds up/finale

33 Libertango (Astor Piazzolla) (Reprise)
[same as above (10)]
(During curtain calls – where F&V do paso steps)

34 Allegro Tangabile (Astor Piazzolla)
Tango Siempre (Noctorno) [Maria de Buenos Aires: Allegro Tangabile (arr. R. Stephen)]
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Maria-Buenos...7868193&sr=1-1
Final instrumental bit during and after final curtain call



Have fun. Ive got 22 of the songs on a CD in my car.
If anyone is interested, I can produce these (*for a small fee/shipping etc).

[Louella]

Thanks for the great report SP I am dying to see it!

[Dilly 1]

Vincent & Flavia radio interview coming up in a couple of minutes

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/player/bbc_radio_ulster

[Dilly 1]

Originally Posted by SettlePetal56

I can't wait to see it again on saturday - there's so much going on in the background, it's so difficult to take it in!

I love Teddy and Tricia - they're fab (and I think they're even better now!)

The woman next to me said she loved the dancing, but wished the singer was singing in english so that she could understand - much to the amusement of the rest of her companions!!!

Lastly: I have never seen V&F live and I'm so glad that I managed to see them! They were mesmerising, and captivated my attention every time they danced, I'm so glad that I managed to get a ticket for tonight!

Great report SP Glad you really enjoyed it and even better that you are going back tonight.

I love the red dress still and it is my def favourite

[Dilly 1]

Thanks for the playlist Sara - That is a lot of work you have done there.

[SaraV1308]

Originally Posted by Dilly 1

Thanks for the playlist Sara - That is a lot of work you have done there.

No worries. I had most of the info already in a Word file at work.

[SettlePetal56]

I should apologise for the report, I get giddy when i'm tired, and I was on a tango high!

I didn't go to the stage door, but a colleague went and said V&F were lovely (did we expect anything else?)

Originally Posted by anam cara

Hello,

Knock, knock. Just popping in from next door to read your post about Midnight Tango. It sounds amazing and you clearly loved it. Might check if I can get last minute tickets.
Lovely that you will get to see it again.

Bye

AC! I cannot say strongly enough that you should get tickets! it was fabulous! (a work colleague was going, and was not looking forward to it, but i think we have a convert! she raved about the show all morning!)

Originally Posted by Dilly 1

Great report SP Glad you really enjoyed it and even better that you are going back tonight.

I love the red dress still and it is my def favourite

It's actually Saturday I go back (I hadn't realised that it was after midnight when I posted...)

There were audible gasps when Flavia took of the coat for the rumbango, and when she came out in the black dress for the final AT, my personal preference is the black dress!

[Dilly 1]

Originally Posted by anam cara

Hello,

Knock, knock. Just popping in from next door to read your post about Midnight Tango. It sounds amazing and you clearly loved it. Might check if I can get last minute tickets.
Lovely that you will get to see it again.

Bye

Hello and welcome to Flav's thread Anam cara You definitely should try and get a ticket if you can as it really is worth seeing. You won't be disappointed

[Dilly 1]

Originally Posted by SettlePetal56

I should apologise for the report, I get giddy when i'm tired, and I was on a tango high!

I didn't go to the stage door, but a colleague went and said V&F were lovely (did we expect anything else?)



AC! I cannot say strongly enough that you should get tickets! it was fabulous! (a work colleague was going, and was not looking forward to it, but i think we have a convert! she raved about the show all morning!)



It's actually Saturday I go back (I hadn't realised that it was after midnight when I posted...)

There were audible gasps when Flavia took of the coat for the rumbango, and when she came out in the black dress for the final AT, my personal preference is the black dress!

Ah I see, I knew you were going on Saturday but I thought maybe you had caved and treated yourself to another little goodie

I love the black dress too.... and the white dress, but I think I love the red one because it looks so much just like a nice summer dress and could imagine wearing it on a nice day out and about

[Dilly 1]

Some photos from facebook and twitter.

From Belfast Waterfront Hall facebook page : This was taken yesterday .

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=1&theater

And a couple from their radio interview today

http://yfrog.com/odg4dxfj
http://yfrog.com/mgg54waj

[SaraV1308]

Ive finally got round to listening to the Radio Ulster interview yesterday. Very sweet.... and I was giggling at the comment by the radio presenter asking Vincent if he ever got a word in edgeways.

An interview with both of them there together, but as usual Flav gets the biggest speaking part...

[Dilly 1]

Afternoon all

Weather STILL gorgeous and set to continue over the weekend! YAY - I'll maybe even attempt to tidy the garden as I have no excuses left. No work, no rain and I even bought a new pair of gardening gloves!

The MT cast and crew will be enjoying Belfast in the sun I'm sure - It must make some difference being on tour and the weather is nice. It will make it much more enjoyable for them all.

Off out tonight for family dinner as it is my mums birthday Have a lovely weekend everyone.

[anam cara]

Originally Posted by Dilly 1

Afternoon all

Weather STILL gorgeous and set to continue over the weekend! YAY - I'll maybe even attempt to tidy the garden as I have no excuses left. No work, no rain and I even bought a new pair of gardening gloves!

The MT cast and crew will be enjoying Belfast in the sun I'm sure - It must make some difference being on tour and the weather is nice. It will make it much more enjoyable for them all.

Off out tonight for family dinner as it is my mums birthday Have a lovely weekend everyone.

Dilly thanks for the lovely welcome

I got tickets for the show tomorrow, very excited.

Belfast is basking in sunshine, it is glorious. Vincent and Flavia are definitely seeing the city at its best.

[perfectwaltz]

Good evening everyone!

Hope everyone's been enjoying the sun! I've been sat in an exam (and as a result missed the torch going through my town... ) But I'm going to see it tomorrow now so

Just off to listen to the radio interview..!

Much love
xxx

[SettlePetal56]

Originally Posted by anam cara

Dilly thanks for the lovely welcome

I got tickets for the show tomorrow, very excited.

Belfast is basking in sunshine, it is glorious. Vincent and Flavia are definitely seeing the city at its best.

Matinee or evening?! (I'll be at both !)

My office was buzzing re MT today - we had persuaded one of the guys he would love it so he got tickets for last night he loved it so much, he attempted to tango with me today

[Dilly 1]

Originally Posted by anam cara

Dilly thanks for the lovely welcome

I got tickets for the show tomorrow, very excited.

Belfast is basking in sunshine, it is glorious. Vincent and Flavia are definitely seeing the city at its best.

Excellent I am sure you will have a fantastic time and please drop in and let us know what you think of the show afterwards. ENJOY!

[Dilly 1]

Originally Posted by perfectwaltz

Good evening everyone!

Hope everyone's been enjoying the sun! I've been sat in an exam (and as a result missed the torch going through my town... ) But I'm going to see it tomorrow now so

Just off to listen to the radio interview..!

Much love
xxx

Hope the exams are going well Hannah and that you haven't too many left to do. I think the torch is passing through somewhere close to me too.... I had originally thought it was only passing through Edinburgh but it is also coming to Glasgow. I think I will be working at the time though which is typical!

[Dilly 1]

Originally Posted by SettlePetal56

Matinee or evening?! (I'll be at both !)

My office was buzzing re MT today - we had persuaded one of the guys he would love it so he got tickets for last night he loved it so much, he attempted to tango with me today

Lol, you could get yourself a dancing partner out of this if you play your cards right

Enjoy both shows tomorrow

[perfectwaltz]

Originally Posted by Dilly 1

Hope the exams are going well Hannah and that you haven't too many left to do. I think the torch is passing through somewhere close to me too.... I had originally thought it was only passing through Edinburgh but it is also coming to Glasgow. I think I will be working at the time though which is typical!

I think they're going ok, can't really remember too much about them because I've been SO ill The only one I can remember sitting is the one today I was gutted that I missed it because I really wanted to see it (mum tried to record it for me but the camera battery was drained ) Its just typical isn't it!