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Rent Remixed And Sophie Musical Lover

August 6, 2007

With the news that Rent is about to come back to the West End, many fans are up in arms. Why? The show was never huge in the first place? Well, Kylie collaborator William Baker is going to shake the concept up a bit for the ipod generation. This all may be great publicity, of course. But so far, the signs are, that the times, they are a changing. The musical is to have seating like a gig, in that it will be first come, first served. But, it is the news that the musical will feature no American accents and could be set anywhere that disappoints me. Also, I am all for changing a score and the odd song, but updating the show to such an extent that AIDS no longer = a death sentence will surely make a mockery of songs like “Seasons Of Love.” Even though the film had its problems, I think I may watch it again, instead!

I was lucky enough last week to interview pop star, Sophie Ellis Bexter. She is a really savvy and humourous woman who loves icons from the past. One of her idols is Julie Andrews, it was so refreshing to hear this, when so many young people cite Jordan or a footballer’s wife as theirs!

Sophie is at Academy 2 on September 20.

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