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Bat Out Of Hell The Musical | London Coliseum | Review

July 19, 2017

 

As a huge Meatloaf fan I was so so happy and excited when my dad gave me tickets as a Christmas present to go and see the Bat out of Hell musical.

 

Directed by Jay Scheib and written by Jim Steinman. The show has been a long awaited one with it being 40 years in the making. Now it has arrived, it was certainly a surprise to see it being performed at the London Coliseum, a stage predominately used by the Opera.

 

Set 100 years in the future the passionate Romeo and Juliet style storyline sees two lovers from different worlds fighting to try and be with one another. Featuring a rebel and forever young clan called ‘the lost’ that lives under the city, this musical combines hard rock, fantastic scenery and of course songs from Meatloaf’s Bat out of Hell album.

 

The show started dramatically with the main protagonist Strat (Andrew Polec) leaping into the air and then performing an intense monologue from the song “Wasted Youth”, in which I later discovered had no relevance to the storyline at all. His character was extremely fiery and in-your-face, this was to carry on in his mesmerising performances and interactions with other characters throughout the show.

 

The story has been cleverly planned around each of the songs off the album and the two protagonists, Strat and Raven (Christina Bennington), have some great chemistry especially during their performance of “You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth.”  I was apprehensive about hearing these songs being performed by someone other than Meatloaf as they are so powerful, however I must say that every single vocalist was incredible. That is no exaggeration,  I was blown away by every performance. Each of these songs are hard to sing but they were sung with such expertise and with what it seemed to be no effort at all.

 

   

 

One actor certainly caught my eye and that was Rob Fowler as Falco. His charm, vocals and dancing were very entertaining and got me hot under the collar at one point! Him and his wife Sloan (Sharon Sexton) made the perfect pair exposing their struggling marriage and then flipping and showing the audience their true love and flirtatious chemistry. They both brought humour to the show even though it was clear their marriage was failing.

 

During the performance I wanted to jump up and sing out loud to my favourite songs which were definitely “Paradise By The Dashboard Light”, “Dead Ringer For Love” and the finale performance of  “You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth.”

 

   

 

There were many stand out moments during the show including Raven pushing a Cadillac into the Orchestra Pit and a pleasant surprise by Falco as he jumped into a pool onstage and emerged a minute later swimming to the surface and wearing a Meatloaf shirt!

 

My favourite vocalists were by far Danielle Steers as Zahara and Dom Hartley-Harris as Jagwire. Both of them shone on that stage and their vocals were fantastic. They had an emotional and turbulent relationship and during their duet of “Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad” I was in awe of their voices.

 

   

 

The set was truly phenomenal and it really had the ‘wow’ factor. Every aspect was unique, contemporary and screamed ‘rock n roll’. The various levels and triangular shaped stage were executed well and it was easy to see all the ensemble and the actors whether that be right at the front of the stage or at the back on various platforms.

 

Overall I thought the show was superb. Falco wasn’t really much of an evil villain and the plot was a little weak in places as it focused more on the characters relationships, however, if you are looking for a good bit of sing along fun, amazing set designs and powerhouse vocals then Bat Out Of Hell is the one to watch.

 

Bat out of Hell is playing at the Coliseum Theatre, London, until August 22. 

 

 

Just before the show my mum and I got out pictures taken on one of the motorbikes! It was so much fun getting to see the show was definitely an experience! Head to London and go and watch Bat Out Of Hell, I highly recommend it as it is undoubtedly a spectacular show for both theatre lovers and Meatloaf lovers.

 

Have you been to see it yet? Leave a comment below!

 

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  1. Cheryl Gillon says

    July 19, 2017 at 12:14

    I’ve seen it 3 times in Manchester, once a month for the run they did up there, blew me away every time! Going tomorrow to London & doing Balcony for Matinee & 2nd row Stalls for Evening…. #DoubleBATday

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    • Georgia says

      July 20, 2017 at 16:41

      Glad you enjoyed it as well! It is a truly wonderful show! Enjoy watching it again xx

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  2. Wayne Briggs says

    July 19, 2017 at 14:37

    I’ve seen BOOH 21 times in Manchester and 6 in London upto now with 8 more booked,totally agree with your review to me it’s the best show with the best cast i’ve ever seen

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    • Georgia says

      July 20, 2017 at 16:40

      Wow that is a lot of times to see one show! I’m very jealous I could definitely watch it over again, it is amazing x

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  3. Ali Hemsley says

    July 20, 2017 at 17:33

    Ahh sounds so good! So glad you enjoyed it xxx

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    • Georgia says

      July 20, 2017 at 18:03

      Thank you!It was amazing xx

      Reply
  4. Beth Bayes says

    July 21, 2017 at 20:43

    My parents went to see it last week for my dad’s birthday and absolutely loved it! My dad is a huge meatloaf fan and has been singing the song all week long! He said he’d happily go and see it again and now you have made me want to go to! xx

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    • Georgia says

      July 24, 2017 at 16:38

      Aw bless him! Glad he enjoyed it! I love meatloaf too so I can relate to singing his songs all the time haha xx

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    • Georgia says

      July 24, 2017 at 16:38

      Aw bless him! Glad he enjoyed it! I love meatloaf too so I can relate to singing his songs all the time haha xx

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    • Georgia says

      July 24, 2017 at 16:38

      Aw bless him! Glad he enjoyed it! I love meatloaf too so I can relate to singing his songs all the time haha xx

      Reply
  5. Nicola Hearnshaw says

    July 23, 2017 at 01:59

    I have seen it 5 times in Manchester and once in London. Have booked again to see in London later in August. Would go every night if I could. Fab!!!!!!

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    • Georgia says

      July 24, 2017 at 16:34

      Wow I’m jealous! I want to see it again! It really is fab! xx

      Reply

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