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Take That concert is Greatest Day for fans
Tuesday 9th June 2009, 9:30AM BST.
Oh what a circus, oh what a show. Take That rolled into town with a lavish spectacle that was the top of the big tops.
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With a giant red circus tent at one end of the stadium and a hot air balloon hovering over the other, the boyband pulled out all the stops as jugglers, clowns, trapeze artists and tightrope walkers appeared.
Gary Barlow, Jason Orange, Mark Owen and Howard Donald whipped the 40,000 strong crowd at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena into a frenzy as they took centre stage, opening their Circus tour with their No 1 hit Greatest Day.
They went on to deliver classics such as Could it Be Magic?, A Million Love Songs, Pray and Back for Good.
And they treated the crowd to some old dance moves showing they were as good, if not better, than first time round.
The lavish show continued with a silver mechanical elephant carrying the boys to the main stage as they sang The Garden. Drummer boys and showgirl dancers joined them for Shine.
The foursome then became a true ‘band’ with Howard getting behind the drum kit, while Gary took to the keyboards and Jason and Mark played guitar.
Their costume changes were rapid with the group at one stage transforming themselves into clowns during What Is Love?
The talented group even attempted some circus-style stunts. Jason, Howard and Mark all on unicycles, but Gary had the crowd in hysterics by riding a tiny bicycle with stabilisers.
After two hours, they finished with Rule the World. And judging by the reaction last night, they certainly ruled the crowd’s.
By Maria Cusine
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i was at last nights show and they blew me away they were fantastic, i was at the front of the centre stage and they didn’t miss a beat congratulations guys on an amazing show!!!!!
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I TO WAS AT LAST NIGHTS CONCERT CONGRATULATIONS GUYS YOU NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME IT WAS GREAT TO HRER SOME OF THE OLD STUFF AS WELL AS THE NEW STUFF LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT ONE
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went to last nights concert was near the front there were out of this world will not forget this concert for a very very long time
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I was there at this concert in coventry and it was amazing, the dancers, clowns all the circus acts and especially take that brilliant!!! would go again if i could get tickets it was fantastic . A top concert and night out
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I was at this show and it was brilliant. The dancers, circus act and especially take that were fantastic, very entertaining. Would definetly go again if i could get tickets. An amazing concert, well worth it!
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I was there too :) just when you thought they couldnt do anything better, something else blew me away. awesome, best show i’ve ever being too :)
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What a show!! FANTASTIC performance from the guys and all involved. By far one of the best shows I have seen, anyone yet to see it you wont be disappointed
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went to opening night OMG it was amazing, the atmosphere was electric
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I have been to lots of concerts in my time but have to say this was the best ever. Only complaint getting absolutely drenched twice was a bit too much the warning you “may get soaked” should be changed to you “will” get soaked but it didnt dampen the atmosphere (pardon the pun)
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Went on Tuesday and feel totally drained by the whole experience. I was frightened to blink for fear of missing something. Even if Take That hadn’t been there it would have been amazing. James Morrison should get a mention too – Im in love.
What a truly awesome eveing!
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i also went to lasts night concert and i really was thrilled and i was right at the front my friend is going tonight and all i can say is they really blew me away on how they sung and played instruments i absoulutely loved it to bits ill go again if i can get hold of a ticket
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can anyone please tell me what time the concert starts and ends so that i can book my train ticket thanks
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As well as the show being the most amazing spectular awesome undescribable unless you were there concert ever, I was totally struck by the arena, and the organisation of the event. I was expecting massive queues everywhere, ages to park car and get off car parks etc. and it was not at all like that, the organisation of this event was so smooth. I would like to congratulate everyone involved.
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my jaw just dropped open best monday night of my life. Well done boys.xxx
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i went to the first show in coventry on the 8th june they were amazing ,if i could afford and get tickets to see them i would thay were so amazing i just wish i could actually meet them in real as in backstage and such i love them so much. it was totally the best concert i have ever been to and want to go again:D
Gary,Mark,Jason&Howard i love them all .they were so amazing i would say go see them ,they literally made me cry on one of there songs i want jason’s babie’s:D :P
i liked the bit were they dropped there trousers cus thay all had different colour boxers on it was a good site and jason with those tight trousers on offt.
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i went to the first show in coventry on the 8th june they were amazing ,if i could afford and get tickets to see them i would thay were so amazing i just wish i could actually meet them in real as in backstage and such i love them so much. it was totally the best concert i have ever been to and want to go again:D
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amazing show guys
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Could anyone please let me know roughly when the gig starts as I am begging a lift? Thanks
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I saw Take That last night and they were really good. And I did want the show to end
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i’m 47 so have been to a fair few concerts went to see Take That on monday 8th and was awestruck. The best evening of my life. Well done lads the show was outstanding and i wish i could get tickets to see you again. Also well done to Gary Go and The Saturdays both were very entertaining.
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could anyone tell me what time the show starts and how long they are on for thanks
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An amazing show last night and who else would have carried on in torrential rain.They are true professionals.
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Saw the concert 10th June 09. What an amazing show/concert.Gary,Howard,Mark and Jason were fantastic,despite getting absolutely drenched during the downpour in the first 20 mins, they continued to belt out the songs we all know and love.The elephant was “jaw dropping” a truely entertaining show ……….would go and see it again. WELL DONE LADS!
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