Did he wear eye-liner and could you see his hip bones?

OOH He has the saame picture on his dressing room wall as I have in my family room (Ikea - cheapskates!)

lovely story and pics - thanks. (not jealous, not jealous, not jealous!)

That's probably what's SUPPOSED to happen.

Speaking from 30+ years' experience playing in pit orchestras of MT, opera, stage concerts, etc...

Surely they don't mean for audience members to come backstage after every performance to return the scarf. Backstage at any theatre is dangerous, FCOL - wires to trip over in the dark, stagehands moving heavy props and set pieces, musicians scrambling to get to their cases, lighting and sound equipment being moved, and exhausted performers who want to go home.

Maybe it's different in the UK theatre environment, but here in the US backstage is for the artists and their invited, escorted guests. Even when I see friends in a production, I wouldn't dream of going backstage unless someone came to get me. Going backstage to see a stranger, no matter how many times (s)he's been in my living room or on my laptop? I couldn't do that any more than I could pick up their mail and try to bring it into their office at work.

Talantra, I'm glad you had a wonderful time and have so many lovely memories. I'm not directing this at you so much as trying to keep the idea from spreading further. I'm begging here. Folks, PLEASE just wait at the stage door.

*runs away before the villagers come with their torches*

He wore eyeliner in the Gordon Brown of Egypt part, but I thought maybe he could've done with a bit more.

No I couldn't see his hipbones - his loincloth was not skimpy but did look like it could chaff between his thighs a little.

*runs off to West End with pot of Sudocrem in tow*

Ooh, imagine Gordon Brown looked like Lee, we'd have a very happy country (well half of it anyway) and he would be insanely popular

His poor thighs, I will bring the sudocrem when i go and, well, he may need some help......

Hi, I hear what you're saying and I know you're not trying to 'rain on my parade'.

But at the same time, itt would be hypocritical of me to say to others "I did this, but you can't."

I went round to the stage door and was let in by one of the other cast members legitimally. It wasn't legit of me to knock on Lee's door but he didn't have to let me in.

I wasn't backstage as in behind the curtain, although I dare say I could've had a good beak about.

I got the impression that the Adelphi is one of the smaller West End theatres and they're not used to lots of fans besieging the place. They do need to tighten up their security because as I said, no-one checked my ticket either!

Thanks very much for a great write up of what must have been a memorable night. It sounds like Lee was brill (as I knew he would be) and I can't wait to go in October - wish it was sooner. You were so lucky to get backstage and to meet Lee and other 'celebs'. Thanks also for sharing your pictures with us.

Rosie

The chest hair is definately coming in thick and fast! No signs of hairy back though!

His back could do with a jolly good exfoliate. Clinique for Men do a good one.

We could put together a gift basket: Sudocrem for his thighs, exfoliator for his back, talc for his sweaty loincloth area as he definately had tight pants on under the loincloth.

Yes, but you'll lurve that pic now won't you?!

I have a bigger version of it in my hall; I was thinking it looked a bit dated, but not now!

Just want to say thanks Talantra for a fabulous review of your night. It made me laugh and I felt so excited for you just reading it. I'm glad Lee was so nice, not that I ever thought he would disappoint. I'm sure it won't be that easy for very much longer to chap on his dressing room door, so I'm glad you got the opportunity. Sometimes you've just got to go for it. Well Done.

A good plan Not quite your average gift basket! i hope he wouldn't be offended by it, can't say I'd be over the moon if someone sent me exfoliator because they thought i had a spotty back!

Mmm perhaps I've over-emphasised the spots. There were just one or two little blemishes that we on here would notice, but the GBP wouldn't as they would't be examining every little detail!

Talantra i've been checking all day to see if your review was posted but i never in my wildest dreams expected such a magical one

WOW - you are so incredibly lucky and i know i'm probably only one of the many people reading about your night that is now seething with jealousy

I'm so pleased you had a great and memorable night and that Lee performed brilliantly.

Did he seem happy/elated/exhausted by the show and the audience response?

What I love about your report is that it makes him seem so much more human and normal (not that he every seemed un-human or abnormal) but less like that guy who i'm a tad obsessed with from the TV! (If you get my drift!)

Sorry to take a while to get the review done. I even had to draw a diagram and notes and prepare my essay!

Are you jealous about me seeing Syed?!! Ha ha!

Afterwards, Lee seemed:

Happy, relieved that it went well, buoyant, chuffed that he'd done a good job with a slight tinge of insecurity, but reassured by me (hopefully) when I said he was great and deserved all the accolades he's got and he's a star for the future.

Thank you for your kind comments.

He did seem normal, perhaps even a little too normal.

It was weird that this guy that I'd felt an instant attraction to on the telly months ago, was standing there in front of me all happy and lovely, but didn't feel the same way about me (this is good as I have husband and small children!).

Normally when you fancy someone, they probably at least know you and have probably encouraged said infatuation, but Lee had obviously done none of this towards me.

It pains me to admit it, but if I hadn't seen him perform I wouldn't be too bovvered about him, but I can totally see why someone like Kerry who got to know him and saw him perform would fall in love with him. I don't feel jealous of her at all now and I did used to. I feel pleased for her.

Lee is the sort of guy you'd like to have around in your day to day life and look at lots. I'm reminded of Lynette in DH falling for the new chef but not in a 'leave your husband' kinda way.

Awww bless him

We could have predicted that he'd feel a bit insecure about how he did couldn't we. One of the many things i love and admire about him is his humility. I hope he stays that way forever no matter how great his reviews are and from reading your report and the others i've seen it certainly looks like hes going to get glowing reviews

Was there any sign of the TV crew who are filming the follow up story? - i would have thought they would be there. Maybe we'll get to see you in the Christmas special catching the scarf

No TV crew to be seen which was strange really. There was a guy in the room with us who was v friendly. I suspect he thought I was supposed to be there in an official capacity as I'm getting on a bit and with that comes an air of authority praps? This guy was young and good looking and said to Lee "Right, lets take some poloroids of you and Peter". He then gave the photos to Lee and sat down on a chair, but not the sofa that Mr & Mrs Kaye were seated upon. I wonder who he is?

P'raps the TV crew will get in touch and ask me to do it all over again?

Do you want company if they call?

I think its only fair now that you seem to have overcome a little bit of your obsession, for someone else to get up close and personal - especially as your review has made my obsession 10 times worse

Ooooh i so want to know what he smells like

What were his singing and acting like in the part Talantra. Did he sound fantastic? Were there lots of opportunities for his acting skills?

I've been on here all day. I shall answer more questions later. I have to put my children to bed now!

Thank you for all your nice comments though - they've made me almost as happy as I was last night!

aaww whats wrong with his back then?

And does he shave his chest?

So did meeting him make your lust for him stronger or not as strong? Did it make you realise hes just a normal bloke or make you fancy him even more?

Aww poor Lee! Personally I like strong thighs on a man. One less-lustful fan means all the more Lee for the rest of us

Talantra, I very much enjoyed reading your review and your amazing after show experience. Your photos are lovely, I particularly like the one of the sign on Lee's dressing room door, which says not to disturb him after the 5 min call lol. Lee looks like he has been working out less lately, but I suppose he wouldn't have much time to go to gym, whilst rehearsing

You were in Row A, could you see clearly i.e. is the stage fairly low?

I have to wait until Feb 2008 to see it

I did pass by the Joseph theatre today, on my way to seeing Fiddler on the Roof, and I couldn't resist popping into Box Office to see if had an single tickets for any matinees in the next couple of months. They didn't. BUT whilst I was in the theatre foyer I could hear the cast warming up their voices. They were really loud and it sounded amazing. They weren't singing Joseph songs, but more the type of things you sing when warming up (in unison, with a piano).

I reckon as there was no matinee today, they used that time to practise and iron out any errors from yesterday's show, ready for tonight's performance

Hey Talantra, that's such a fabulous review - thank you so much - I've been out all day but have been on tenterhooks to get back and read it, and you definitely made it worth my while!

I just have a couple of questions for when you get the chance:

-did Lee get much chance to use his dancing skills?

-he looks really slim in your piccies - do you think he could do with being a bit more substantial, or was he just right?

It's weird about the legs though - cos in the pics in 'The Sun' just before the semi final, when the 4 lads were in the prison cell wearing only loincloths, Lee's legs were really slim (even quite thin).

I reckon they have made him do loads of work on them to build them up in the last few weeks - do you think they have gone too far and made them look out of proportion with his little dinky frame?

Thaks again, Talantra - this is a fabulous review and I really can't wait to see the show now - only 13 more sleeps to go!