Press Night Pics: Close To You - Bacharach Reimagined

Last night (17th October) Burt Bacharach attended press night of Close To You: Bacharach Reimagined which has transferred to the West End's Criterion Theatre following its run at the Menier Chocolate Factory. 

After the performance Bacharach joined the cast outside the theatre to perform a special rendition of ‘Raindrops Keep Fallin’ for crows in Piccadilly Circus. VIP guests in attendance included Sir Tom Jones, Sir Patrick Stewart, Ricky Wilson, Darcey Bussell, Pete Waterman, Michelle Collins, Toby Anstis, David Baddiel, Ben Hanlin and Tyger Drew-Honey. Check out images below (click picture to enlarge).

Review: Close To You - Bacharach Reimagined at the Criterion Theatre

Close To You: Bacharach Reimagined

Criterion Theatre

Reviewed on Thursday 15th October 2015

★★★★★

Back in July Close To You: Bacharach Reimagined (formerly known as What's It All About?) made its London debut at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Kyle Riabko and David Lane Seltzer's show, which originally premiered off-Broadway, presents Burt Bacharach's back catalogue in an entirely new way, highlighting and bringing together recurring themes surrounding love and the true meaning of life.

Feature: July round-up

Star of the Month

Matt Cardle

Matt Cardle in Memphis / Photo Credit: Matt Crockett

Whoever succeeded Killian Donnelly as Huey Calhoun in Memphis The Musical was going to have a tough act to follow, but former X Factor winner Matt Cardle has made a triumphant West End debut as Huey and made the role his own. Matt showcases strong vocals and has fun with the role, growling and riffing his way through the score whilst highlighting the quirky and goofy side to Huey in his first acting role. Matt's 'Memphis Lives In Me' is impeccable and he has incredible chemistry opposite the insanely talented Beverley Knight throughout.  Read our 5* review of Matt in Memphis and read our big interview with Matt about joining Memphis.

Show of the Month

What's It All About? Bacharach Reimagined

The cast of What's It All About? / Photo Credit: Nobby Clark

Review: What's It All About? Bacharach Reimagined at the Menier Chocolate Factory

What's It All About? Bacharach Reimagined 
Menier Chocolate Factory
Reviewed on Wednesday 15th July 2015
★★★★★

Very rarely does a piece of theatre as special as What's It All About? Bacharach Reimagined come along. Kyle Riabko and David Lane Seltzer's show presents Burt Bacharach's back catalogue in an entirely new way, highlighting and bringing together recurring themes surrounding love and the true meaning of life.