G*Mania - Gleemania

Synopsis

10 of the biggest stars from The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, Pop Idol, Pop Stars - The Rivals, Grease Is The Word & Last Choir Standing have been brought together to create reality TV’s ultimate pop group for a spectacular concert of songs inspired by the smash hit TV phenomenon GLEE. You and 78 million others have watched their journey to become stars and now they bring together their amazing vocal talents as part of a stunning POP GROUP that has been especially created for this fantastic show! Gleemania is a high-octane, high-on-life production that showcases brilliant arrangements and jaw-dropping choreography to bring incredible music from all eras back to life, including Don’t Stop Believin’, Gold Digger, and, of course, mash-ups inspired by the hit TV show.

Our Review:

16 February 2011

As a self-confessed Gleek, I went to G*Mania with exceedingly high expectations. The idea of former reality stars singing all of the very best songs from the cheesiest TV series around seemed too good to be true. Unfortunately, that was precisely the case.

In terms of performance, the production is nothing less than shabby. Terrible costumes, no set to grab your attention and a basic lighting rig prove just how low-budget the show is.

Although, for the majority of the performance, the singing is exemplary, the dancing frequently has you cringing in embarrassment. Basic step digs and ‘try hard’ punches in the air leave you feeling sorry at the fact that preparatory dancers could probably do a better job. 

On the upside, nonetheless, Emma Soraya Beard (ex- Popstars: The Rivals contestant) and Trevor Francis (2008 Last Choir Standing finalist) steal the limeli...

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Latest User Review

Sean - 3 March 2011:

Being a singer and producer myself it's quite easy for me to judge who was singing in this show and who wasn't, let me give you the run through. Rikki Loney ...Yes Trevor Francis..Yes Kimberley..Yes Emma Beard..No Aaron..Yes and played Guitar live too. And s Lee..Yes Kavanagh..Yes Stacey.. Sometimes Chentelle?...Yes Shaun..Yes All in all you can tell due to the cahange in sound ie: certain elements of songs had a processed sound whereas the Live aspects didn't, I'd say a good 90% of the show is live though and lets face it not even the big names sing live whilst doing compex dance routines!! All in all i enjoyed it, it was better than i expected and a great show for the kids. If you're complaining about the money then fine-go and buy a ticket to see Britney Spears mime all night but it'll cost you 3 times as much!...

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