Come Alive!

I’ve made no secret in the past of my love for going to the theatre and seeing live shows.  A recent birthday treat from a good friend combined both of these when we went to see Come Alive! The Greatest Showman. 

You are advised to arrive one hour before the performance starts which is well worth doing as there is a lot going on to keep you entertained, plus there are sections where you can purchase food, snacks, and drinks, there’s even a cocktail bar! Walking through the venue entrance into the foyer, you are surrounded by posters of the various characters from the movie and a mysterious glass box containing the showman’s jacket (that will be explained when the main performance starts). The corridor opens up to a huge circular bar, then as you continue to walk around the colourful, wonderfully decorated venue, you’ll discover circus performers dotted around showing off their juggling and balancing skills, with acrobats even walking amongst the crowd, performing tricks. The main event is held in the very centre, an intimate circular arena, you really feel like you’re in the big top. It doesn’t matter what seats you book as the view is good everywhere, but our position in the yellow area was pretty perfect. 

I won’t spoil things and go into detail of the show itself, but you will not be disappointed.  It is spectacular, in some parts jaw-dropping, with many ‘wow’ moments. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t seen the movie or know the songs.  I can’t wait to go back and experience it all again!