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1. • CommentAuthorNimbus Thitherward
   • CommentTimeNov 16th 2010 edited

    
   "BATMAN LIVE – a unique action-packed live show - will tour arenas for the first time ever across the UK and Europe, beginning in summer 2011 and arriving in North America by summer 2012.
   
   BATMAN LIVE is a visually stunning production, complete with a brand new original storyline. The live show will feature Batman, his trusty counterpart Robin, tireless butler Alfred and a host of other favourite Batman characters, including Villains such as The Joker, The Riddler, Catwoman and The Penguin. The story will take place in several settings from the famed DC Comics stories, including Gotham City, Wayne Manor, the Batcave and Arkham Asylum.
   
   "With the touring BATMAN LIVE show, we're bringing Batman's adventures to live audiences for the very first time," said Geoff Johns, Chief Creative Officer, DC Entertainment. "The idea that we're doing it with a production team this talented and with this much passion is thrilling."
   
   "When a character has as wide an audience and as rich a history as Batman, it's truly exciting to see him introduced into an all-new storytelling medium," says Jim Lee, Co-Publisher, DC Comics. "BATMAN LIVE will bring a completely new experience to fans of the character - it's great to be able to give them something they haven't seen before."
   
   “Batman is one of the most iconic and recognizable brands in the world,” said Brad Globe, President, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “For the very first time, we are bringing the world of Batman to life in a live show. And the fact that we are doing it within arena-sized venues is sure to be a thrill for audiences of all ages.”
   
   BATMAN LIVE, produced by Nick Grace of Water Lane Productions, will feature impressive stunts, pyrotechnics, illusions and video screen sequences. Totally authentic, bold and awe-inspiring, BATMAN LIVE will offer a completely new way to experience the world of Batman and will be a must-see for fans and families everywhere.
   
   “BATMAN LIVE will be a totally unique experience. This is not a musical but a high quality live show with a thrilling Batman story, filled with action, that will appeal to adults, teenagers and families,” said Nick Grace. “Batman is more than a comic book character, he’s a cultural phenomenon and we are proud to have this opportunity to be involved with one of the most popular DC Super Heroes in the world today.”
   
   BATMAN LIVE is based on an original story being created exclusively for the show. Creative Director is Anthony van Laast and Co-Director, James Powell. Set design by Es Devlin, music composed by James Brett, sound design by Simon Baker, lighting design by Patrick Woodroffe, video direction by Sam Pattinson, costume design by Jack Galloway. Circus sequences created, produced and managed in association with Circus Space with Bryan Donaldson and Juliette Hardy-Donaldson as circus consultants.
   
   The world premiere of BATMAN LIVE will take place in the UK in summer 2011. Following the premiere, the show will then tour Europe, before opening in North America in summer 2012. Full tour dates will be released in November 2010."
   
   
   What the....?
2. • CommentAuthorLamont Cranston
   • CommentTimeNov 16th 2010

    
   I would totally take Lamont Jnr to see this. It would in a very real sense be face shakingly awesome.
   
   Maybe the only thing more face shakingly awesome would be if Jim Lee stopped being excited about things in press releases and actually drew some All Star Batman & Robin The Boy Wonder.
3. • CommentAuthorBrigantian
   • CommentTimeNov 24th 2010

    
   I thought this was an elaborate joke. Might just be me, but this sounds horrific. Reading this I had a flashback to a Marvel comics roadshow in Leeds in the mid 1970's with some poor sap jumping around a stage in an ill-fitting spiderman costume. Me and a mate (also) from Bradford were very disappointed.
4. • CommentAuthorLamont Cranston
   • CommentTimeJan 27th 2011

    
   There's nothing wrong with you Batman can't cure with a nice melody, some glitter and a dab of sexually unsettling choreography. You know what? Know this:
   
   Lamont Cranston and Lamont Cranston Jnr will be in the audience for BATMAN! LIVE!. It's a Bat-fact!
   
   Yes, we will. See, if you're just totally open about reading comics people get you weird presents you would never have asked for but they think you'll like because you like those comic things and sometimes, just sometimes, that works out okay for everybody.
   
   BATMAN! LIVE! I hope he does The Batusi! Dance you orphaned millionaire vigilante!
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     CommentAuthorShaunw1973
   • CommentTimeFeb 10th 2011

    
   We're there, tickets booked for Sheffield. Even the wife's coming!