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TO THE STORY |
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After I've already written my Taboo in London story, I realised I might
give this link to someone who is not quite aware of what
Taboo is and why I was there in the first place. So ... |
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Taboo is Boy George's musical, had been played in London's
WestEnd for over a year and closed on April 26, 2003. |
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As it was said after the last performance, Taboo changed WestEnd,
it changed the theatre scene, it changed the
face of London during the 16 month it was playing. |
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(All the photos are official Taboo shots and come from www.tabootheshow.com) |
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Being a Boy George fan, I've been dying to see it but always
hoped for better times when I will be able to jet off to London...
Then when George himself started playing a role of Leigh in Taboo,
I was already considering it more seriously. When I heard it is closing,
I booked my tickets. That was my last chance. I saw the show five times, all five times I was lucky enough to have Boy George play
the role of Leigh Bowery. |
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Left: Boy George as Leigh Bowery |
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Above & below: Euan Morton as Boy George. |
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The show ... Well it's camp beyond believable. ;) It is based very much on Boy George's life. Euan Morton plays George rather convincingly.
It's unbelievable how Euan has adopted George's expressions, George's gestures, George's manners. And the voice. You had to hear it to believe it. |
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The show is full of mad people, amazing colourful characters, men in drag, glitter make-up, everything you'd expect if you have read Take It Like A Man. With some extra twists to the story line.
"Boy George, Marilyn, Leigh Bowery, Steve Strange and Philip Sallon guide you through one of the wittiest and most extravagant musicals ever seen in London." (www.tabootheshow.com)
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Now when it's closed in London, Taboo goes to New York. It's Broadway debut date is already set - October 13. Well, see you there ! :)
Information about Taboo in New York - www.tabooonbroadway.com |
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Above: Boy George and Marilyn.
Below: George as Leigh Bowery |
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Left and below: George as Leigh and Euan as George. These pics are taken from www.boygeorgedj.com |
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TO THE STORY |
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Page 1 |
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Page 2 |
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Photos: Cafe De Paris |
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Photos: Taboo crowd |
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Photos: cast photos |
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Photos: the last show |
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| MAIN PAGE |
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