Bat out of Hell rocks Manchester Opera House
Bat Out of Hell is the first big musical to be staged at the theatre and it’s a night of delirious entertainment.
It’s a tale of unrequited love from different sides of the track, with a parent determined to keep them apart. Story wise, it is post-apocalyptic Peter Pan.
Jay Scheib’s totally electrifying production re-imagines the jukebox musical for these mad times.
If you saw the show in London you won’t be disappointed – the flames, the cameras circling the stage, the video screen capturing and magnifying the action are all here. There’s no expense spared.
What’s more, this talented and vibrant cast navigate the luminescent and fast-paced production with high stamina and real flair. The songs are gloriously sung and the occasion allows everyone to let their hair down.
Glenn Adamson and Martha Kirby lead as Strat and Raven respectively, and are electric together.
Incredibly, Meatloaf’s three Bat Out Of Hell albums have sold a staggering 100 million copies globally. This lively and quirky show has been perfectly reconfigured for a UK Tour and features all the hits: Out Of Hell, I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That) and Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad.
Jim Steinman’s soaring rock n roll anthems and Jon Bausor’s anarchic designs offer an extravagant sense of occasion, as well as a show with extremely high production values. The lighting and sound are world class here.
It was great to see people having fun, and this high voltage and good-natured mega show is the perfect tonic to reinvigorate regional theatres and attract audiences back after a miserable 21 months.
Vegas? Don’t bet against it.
