Gary Barlow adds more 'A Different Stage' dates due to popular demand
Fans can't get enough of the show!
Earlier this year, Gary Barlow unveiled his new theatre show called 'A Different Stage', which was scheduled to run from 10th-15th February but has been extended with shows all over the UK due to popular demand. Fans who have seen the show have been sharing how much they loved it, with many people begging for more dates and locations to be added.
With the shows due to run into November, Gary has now announced two final West End shows. He took to social media to share the news, writing: '"ENCORE" I heard you cry... I'm happy to announce that #ADifferentStage is coming back to the West End for two more shows, this time at the @SavoyTheatreLdn! Tickets go on sale this Friday at 9:30AM - Hope to see you there 🎭 '.
Gary Barlow 'A Different Stage' dates:
Gary is due to travel around the UK with his shows until November, you can view his announced dates below. You can find tickets on Aloud.com and full dates and times are on the 'A Different Stage' website.
October
Newcastle - 10th-12th
Dublin - 26th-30th
November
Southend - 1st-4th
Portsmouth - 8th-11th
Nottingham - 13-15th
Wolverhampton - 16th-20th
London Savoy Theatre - Monday 21st and Monday 28th
You can find tickets at Aloud.com.
This update comes after Gary brought the theatre show to his hometown of Frodsham. He said of the shows: "It’s been thrilling to perform ‘A Different Stage’ in so many wonderful places over the past few months, but to be able to bring this show to Frodsham feels incredibly special to me. I can’t wait!"
How was 'A Different Stage' announced?
The original listing of shows was announced in February and quickly sold out, however, Gary promised fans that more show dates and locations would be added over time.
On 14th February, he tweeted to say: 'Don’t be concerned if the shows announced today are not in your area. This is a theatre show. It will gain pace organically. More dates will be added. But we’re still learning about the show and more importantly you the audience. #adifferentstage'.
Lots of fans were sharing the locations they wanted Gary to perform next, with many reassuring him they were willing to travel to watch 'A Different Stage', and he then revealed the next set of performance locations for February and March.
Gary took to social media to say: 'Well our little show, A Different Stage, couldn’t have started any better. We’ve had 6 incredible shows and now we’re ready for more. We’re trying to grow this show organically so here’s our next 3 destinations. Thank you 🙏'.
Since these shows did so well, he added a London performance to the popular show. Taking to Twitter to reveal the exciting news, Gary shared clips from his previous performances and gave an insight into what fans can expect to see on stage. The show will hit the Duke of York's Theatre in August, and tickets went on sale on 23rd March.
Where has Gary Barlow performed 'A Different Stage'?
He has performed numerous shows across the UK since February. You can view the previous dates and locations below.
Cheshire - 10th-15th February
Salford - 22nd-27th February
Liverpool - 15th - 19th March
Edinburgh - 22nd-27th March
York - 9th-12th June
Frodsham Community Centre - 2nd, 3rd and 4th June
London - Date from 30th August to 18th September
Salford - 4th-8th October
What is 'A Different Stage' about?
Having co-written the music for theatre shows The Girls and Finding Neverland in the past few years, Gary now has his very own theatre show. Cameras have been banned for the show, so what actually happens on stage has been kept somewhat of a surprise, however, the show description says: 'Now I’ve done shows where it has just been me and a keyboard. I’ve done shows where I sit and talk to people.
'I’ve done shows where I’ve performed as part of a group. But this one, well, it's like all of those, but none of them. When I walk out this time, well, it’s going to be a very different stage altogether.'
The former Take That singer first announced the show on 20th January on his birthday, writing: 'A very exciting birthday indeed - I'm so happy to announce 'A Different Stage' !! 4 years in the making and finally the tickets at our first venue, @TheBrindley, from 10th-15th Feb, will go on sale tomorrow morning at 10am ! Lots more to be announced so stay tuned ❤️ ❤️'.
The show is four years in the making and those who have had the chance to see it have praised the performance and shared how much they enjoyed it.
One wrote: 'It was fabulous, the remaining nights are in for a treat. Love the fact that nobody has been able to put it across social media & spoil the surprise!', while another said: 'It was a rollercoaster of emotions…I had to stop myself getting up dancing a few times. Amazing show ❤️'.
Take a look at Gary Barlow through the years:
Early beginnings
Gary was born in Frodsham in Cheshire, and although his family weren't musical themselves, they recognised the talent in Gary.
After being inspired by Elton John to learn the piano, Gary entered a Christmas singing competition at the age of 15, reaching the semi-finals and recording his track at a studio in London, causing him to start performing on the northern club circuit - performing both original songs and covers.
1989 - Gary started to take his music career seriously
Gary appointed a manager and was introduced to a casting agent, who wanted to start a boyband... And, as we know, the rest is history.
1990 - Gary was appointed as the lead singer of Take That
Gary, along with bandmates Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Owen and Robbie Williams released three studio albums together as a five-piece: 'Take That & Party' in 1992, 'Everything Changes' in 1993 and 'Nobody Else' in 1995.
1997 - Gary Barlow released 'Open Road'
Gary released his first solo album after Take That's split in 1997. 'Open Road' featured singles such as 'Forever Love' and 'Love Won't Wait', topping the UK charts and paving the way for his follow-up record 'Twelve Months, Eleven Days' in 1999.
2000 - Gary Barlow and Dawn Andrews get married
Gary met Dawn Andrews when she was a dancer on Take That's 'Nobody Else' tour in 1995. They now have three children including Daniel who was born in 2000, Emily (born 2002) and Daisy (born 2009).
2006 - Gary releases My Take
My Take was Gary's autobiography released in 2006.
2011 - Gary Barlow is named as a judge on The X Factor
Gary Barlow was a judge on The X Factor for three series, from 2011 until 2013. While he was on the show, Gary mentored acts including Christopher Maloney, Marcus Collins and the group Kingsland Road.
2012 - Gary Barlow was awarded an OBE in the Queen's birthday honours
Gary was approached by the Queen's advisers to write a song to commemorate her Diamond Jubilee in 2012. Working with musical theatre legend Andrew Lloyd Webber, Gary released 'Sing' as the official single which featured the Commonwealth Band and the Military Wives choir.
Gary was also awarded an OBE in the Queen's birthday honours that summer.
Gary also performed at the Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics, where he sang 'Rule The World'.
2014 - Take That reunited
Take That reunited as a trio without Robbie Williams and Jason Orange. The album 'III' was released in November 2014 and became the band's seventh Number 1.
2016 - Gary launches his own talent show Let It Shine
The talent show, Let It Shine, which aired in 2017, searched for a group to star in The Band, a new stage musical featuring the songs of Take That. The winners of the show were called Five to Five and went on tour later that year.
2017 - Gary releases A Better Me
In 2017, Gary released his honest memoir about his successful journey back to a healthy lifestyle with his mental and physical wellbeing back to normal. After Take That split and he was out of work, out of shape and depressed, Gary hit rock bottom.
2020 - Gary Barlow's Crooner Sessions
During the COVID-19 lockdown, Gary brightened our days with a series of Crooner Sessions with the singer teaming up with all sorts of artists including Ronan Keating, Robbie Williams, JLS, Leona Lewis, The Script, Elton John and of course, Take That.
Gary also released his fifth solo studio album on 27th November 2020, 'Music Played By Humans', which debuted at Number 1 in the UK! It features singles 'Elita' featuring Michael Bublé and Sebastián Yatra, 'Incredible' and 'This Is My Time'. Other album tracks feature vocals from the likes of Beverley Knight, Alesha Dixon and James Corden among others.
2021 - Gary launches Gary Barlow Wines
On 7th October 2021, Gary announced that he was taking on a new exciting venture. Gary has also received numerous compliments on the bottles design, which features piano keys wrapped around the bottle as well as the singer's name.
2021 - Gary Barlow releases his first Christmas album
On 26th November 2021 Gary released his first Christmas album called 'The Dream Of Christmas', he released his versions of the classic Christmas songs 'Sleigh Ride' and 'The Dream of Christmas' in October 2021.
Gary gets in the festive spirit
Gary Barlow took to the airwaves of Magic Radio for Christmas 2021 with his very own radio show! The five-part Christmas series saw the Take That singer share all his favourite memories from the festive season, as well as choosing his best loved Christmas songs, every Sunday throughout the festive season.
2022 - 'A Different Stage''
In January 2022, Gary announced his theatre show 'A Different Stage' with dates in February. Due to popular demand by fans he will be adding more performance dates and locations to the show throughout the year.
2023 - Take That perform at the Coronation Concert
That That performed at King Charles' Coronation Concert in May 2023. Closing the show, Gary, Mark and Howard performed hits such as 'Shine' and 'Never Forget'. They were also joined by Calum Scott and DJ Robin Schulz for a performance of 'Greatest Day'.
2023 - Greatest Days hit cinemas
Take That's musical Greatest Days hit cinemas in June 2023. The film is loosely based on Take That's musical The Band, which starred the winners of the 2017 TV show Let It Shine, with Gary taking to the judging panel on the show. Take That performed at the Greatest Days premiere.
2023 - Take That perform at BST Hyde Park
Take That performed at BST Hyde Park in July 2023. Speaking after the gig was announced, the band said: "We're so excited to be back together and that BST Hyde Park will be the first stage we perform on in almost four years. We have incredible memories of playing there in 2016, and we can't wait to see everyone in July."
2023 - Take That announce 'This Life on Tour' and their ninth album
Take That announced 'This Life on Tour' would take place in 2024 in support of their ninth album 'This Life'. They also released the first song from the album called 'Windows'.
2023 - Take That release ninth studio album
In November 2023, Take That released their ninth studio album 'This Life.' On the day of the album's release, the band took to social media and wrote: 'THIS LIFE 💙 OUR NEW ALBUM IS OUT NOW! Writing and releasing this album has been such a beautiful, emotional journey and we couldn't be happier and prouder to finally have it out in the world. We hope you love it - let us know what you think!'
2023 - Agnetha Fältskog releases a song with Gary Barlow
Agnetha Fältskog released 'I Should've Followed You Home (A+)' with Gary Barlow on 29th September. The song originally appeared on Agnetha's 2013 album 'A'.
2024 - Food and travel TV show announced
Announced in February 2024, ITV confirmed that Gary would be fronting a food and travel show which will air on the channel in Autumn 2024. He said: "I'm absolutely delighted to be exploring my passion for food, wine and travel in this new series for ITV. I've always loved South Africa and I can't wait to really see all that it has to offer: the people, the places, its amazing history… and a glass or two of its incredible wine! This series is something that's a bit different for me – but I can't wait to get going."
Gary Barlow has taken his incredible career in a few different directions over the years. As well as creating this new theatre show, the singer took on a business venture last year and released his own wine collection. Gary Barlow Wines was a huge hit with fans when it came out in October, with those who bought from the collection admiring the music-inspired packaging as well as the quality of the wine.
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