No doubt following on from the success of the Doctor Who Proms it was decided to bring the experience to a wider audience. Only this would be a little bit different - instead of just a rapid succession of composer Murray Gold's fantastic scores written for the series being played by a full orchestra, the Live tour has its own specially written storyline featuring a new character created by Steven Moffat- Vorgensen, self-proclaimed best showman in the galaxy (brought to life by Nigel Planer) - who uses his invention to bring characters from the series to the stage.
If you have yet to see the show I won't give you any plot details, but will say that the live action is interspersed with video clips featuring Matt Smith as the eleventh Doctor.
Among the old favourites such as the Daleks and Cybermen, we were treated to appearances by the Ood, Weeping Angels (I didn't blink!) and Juddoon amongst several others. I won't tell you all the monsters who appear so as to give you some measure of surprise if you do have tickets. It was quite amusing and a little gratifying to see the smaller children freaking out whenever the baddies appeared, remembering how I used to hide behind the sofa or behind a cushion back in the days when I watched Tom Baker and Peter Davison when it was their turn to be the Doctor.
The whole production has a cast of 16 people along with a 16 piece band conducted by Ben Foster who fans may know as the composer of the Torchwood music. It is a testament to Murray Gold's creative talents that his music originally arranged for full orchestra translates well to a smaller arrangement. By the way, smaller doesn't mean quieter or less impressive - there is more of a rock band feel to the new arrangement - which in my opinion is AWESOME!
By Angela Grant
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