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Post by Liz on Oct 31, 2008 13:29:38 GMT
From TG HQ....
"So Top Gear live kicked off last night at Earl’s Court in London - the first show in a world tour with all the swagger of a stadium rock band, but more cars.
After a suitably dramatic pyrotechnic build up and a bit of cocking about backstage, Jeremy was first into the arena - sideways in the Top Gear-tuned BMW 3-series the boys used in the Britcar 24hr race a couple of series ago.
James made a typically leisurely entrance in his homemade Lexus police car followed by Hammond pulling half the set down with his stretched MG limo.
What followed was like the telly show on some mentalist big stage trip - lots of awesome cars precision choreographed using every inch of the arena for J-turns and powerslides. Like a day at the TG test track really, but in front of 6,000 people. And, amazingly, no crashes.
Stig’s entrance was typically sideways in a red F430 - a moment only upstaged by Richard’s terrifying tribute to Evel Knievel. Well, terrifying’s one word for it. We’ll try to track down some video for that over the next week or so and you’ll see what we mean.
Then something amazing happened - a genuinely democratic moment with the Cool Wall. The audience voted using cards and Jeremy only vetoed, well, all of them. But at least he let the audience drive our reasonably priced car - every single one of them - using some complicated computer trickery and some coloured pieces of card. We’ll leave you to ponder that.
Next up, dancers, drums, a parade of supercars and a donutting black cab (really) built us up to a finale that had us all worried in dress rehearsals - Stig doing battle with two motocross bikes and a flame-spitting dragon-robot thing that properly shocked the audience.
Anyway, the tour continues in the capital until November and the up to Birmingham before setting off literally around the world, so we’ll hold fire on any more spoilers for now.
If you want tickets check out the Top Gear Live website, but be warned London’s sold out already. If you can’t make it, we’ll be posting pics and backstage gossip here on Transmission - and hopefully a bit of video too."
Woohoo!!.... Can't wait!! ;D
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Post by TheDaisy on Oct 31, 2008 14:00:45 GMT
That sounds brilliant! Dang, if I'd only been able to afford to go *sulks*
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Post by emmap on Oct 31, 2008 14:06:37 GMT
*Sulks along with Daisy*  Godson will be making his way to london now |
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Post by ulstermayniac on Oct 31, 2008 14:58:03 GMT
So how many people from here are going?
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Post by jacqui on Oct 31, 2008 15:41:36 GMT
Me ;D
row B sunday can't wait - so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D
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Post by ulstermayniac on Oct 31, 2008 16:02:37 GMT
Will you have a camera there? *is hinting for pics to dribble over*
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Post by jacqui on Oct 31, 2008 16:09:33 GMT
Will you have a camera there? *is hinting for pics to dribble over* camera and camcorder (If allowed  ) If there are any worth while I'll put them on the board ;D |
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Post by blackopal on Oct 31, 2008 17:21:50 GMT
What, nobody from the squee of Mayhemers who attended has filed a report?! Shocking.
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Post by lymaze on Oct 31, 2008 19:00:15 GMT
I'm not sure anyone is going today - I think it's all tomorrow and Sunday. although if anyone has been......  |
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Post by beckstar on Oct 31, 2008 19:08:02 GMT
There's a report on HH (on the MPH Board) if anyone wants to go over there and have a look. I have seen some press photos but I can't post them I'm afraid becuase there could be copyright issues.
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Post by stigalicious on Oct 31, 2008 23:56:58 GMT
*is literally wetting self in preparation for 9 hours time... by showering*
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2008 23:58:11 GMT
Have a fab time Stigga  |
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Post by stigalicious on Nov 1, 2008 8:33:30 GMT
*Camera, check. T shirt with my fave slogan, check. Glow sticks, check*
Yup Im about as nerdy as it gets! Can't wait! Oh there were one or two who went last night but it was so utterly great they couldnt stop talking long enough for report writing yet! You know you are guarenteed one from me (avec les photos!)
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Post by vanderdb9 on Nov 1, 2008 10:14:12 GMT
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Post by emmap on Nov 1, 2008 11:13:42 GMT
Have a great time!!!
*Wishes I could be there*
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Post by TheDaisy on Nov 1, 2008 11:20:32 GMT
So do I. If there are more shows like this another time, I will be bankrupting myself for tickets, I swear.
*prods*
I want LOTS of pictures from you lucky people that are going. Ya hear me?
;D
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Post by emmap on Nov 1, 2008 11:37:24 GMT
If someone could take a pic of the Bugatti Veyron I'd be extremly grateful and a TVR and a Bentley and....*huffs*
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Post by glam on Nov 1, 2008 11:44:09 GMT
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Post by vanderdb9 on Nov 1, 2008 12:06:11 GMT
thanks for the link
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Post by Mayfayre on Nov 1, 2008 12:18:12 GMT
WCH went yeaterday and, very sensibly, refused to tell us anything about the performance, except that it was loud! She tried to take some photos but was too far back and the lighting wasn't good enough.
But she really DID enjoy it!
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Post by ulstermayniac on Nov 1, 2008 14:00:24 GMT
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Post by maureen on Nov 1, 2008 14:02:40 GMT
Thanks for posting the link, Glam. I LOVE IT!!! Those of you who got to go, I hope you had a most excellent time. This YouTube looked and sounded like alot of fun. I especially loved Richard's reaction when Oliver was brought out. YES!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2008 14:11:29 GMT
GENIUS!
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Post by astolatmaid on Nov 1, 2008 14:12:26 GMT
Thinks!! As I have a 'rubbish' silver ticket for Birmingham 16th Nov a) Will I look a right prat if I take my binoculars? b) Is it worth wearing my Maid of Astolat Tshirt which is far too short but looks OK half hidden by my jacket? c) Re the above - is there a million to one chance that James might walk around the show exhibits? Please put me out of my misery as soon as poss |
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Post by beckstar on Nov 1, 2008 17:13:29 GMT
Thinks!! As I have a 'rubbish' silver ticket for Birmingham 16th Nov a) Will I look a right prat if I take my binoculars? b) Is it worth wearing my Maid of Astolat Tshirt which is far too short but looks OK half hidden by my jacket? c) Re the above - is there a million to one chance that James might walk around the show exhibits? Please put me out of my misery as soon as poss a) No. But you will look a prat if you take a telescope... ;D b) Bear in mind it might get warm and you might want to take your jacket off! c) He might but don't get your hopes up - the guys have to do 9 75 minute shows in three days which is bloody hard work and so I suspect the gaps between are spent sleeping, eating and recovering from the excruciating hangover caused by binge drinking with the crew the night before resting! |
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Post by astolatmaid on Nov 1, 2008 17:35:12 GMT
Aww! thanks beckstar
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Post by stigalicious on Nov 1, 2008 23:25:35 GMT
Thinks!! As I have a 'rubbish' silver ticket for Birmingham 16th Nov a) Will I look a right prat if I take my binoculars? b) Is it worth wearing my Maid of Astolat Tshirt which is far too short but looks OK half hidden by my jacket? c) Re the above - is there a million to one chance that James might walk around the show exhibits? Please put me out of my misery as soon as poss 1) Nope; go ahead. I've seen worse today! 2) Wear it; I had so many complements on mine and everyone agreed! 3) It is VERY unlikely. They do get time to go around when the exhibits are closed to the public (and to be honest with you, I think I'd choose then too) We did see Mamma Clarkson walking around today (dont worry, we left her alone) It gets very busy in there |
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Post by stigalicious on Nov 1, 2008 23:34:34 GMT
Review of show coming when I am sober! As it is, well, it wouldnt make much sense! Adios!
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Post by lew on Nov 2, 2008 0:30:39 GMT
Thinks!! As I have a 'rubbish' silver ticket for Birmingham 16th Nov a) Will I look a right prat if I take my binoculars? b) Is it worth wearing my Maid of Astolat Tshirt which is far too short but looks OK half hidden by my jacket? c) Re the above - is there a million to one chance that James might walk around the show exhibits? Please put me out of my misery as soon as poss a) No. But you will look a prat if you take a telescope... ;D b) Bear in mind it might get warm and you might want to take your jacket off! c) He might but don't get your hopes up - the guys have to do 9 75 minute shows in three days which is bloody hard work and so I suspect the gaps between are spent sleeping, eating and recovering from the excruciating hangover caused by binge drinking with the crew the night before resting! a) agree b) agree again c) by the second/third night an early night......cos they just can't face another late night ;D....so sort of agree ;D though on the last night who gives a stuff ;D |
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Post by hypnobird on Nov 2, 2008 9:02:33 GMT
a) No. But you will look a prat if you take a telescope... ;D b) Bear in mind it might get warm and you might want to take your jacket off! c) He might but don't get your hopes up - the guys have to do 9 75 minute shows in three days which is bloody hard work and so I suspect the gaps between are spent sleeping, eating and recovering from the excruciating hangover caused by binge drinking with the crew the night before resting! a) agree b) agree again c) by the second/third night an early night......cos they just can't face another late night ;D....so sort of agree ;D though on the last night who gives a stuff ;D don't forget that on the weekend, they're doing more shows so by Sunday are totally exhausted or desperate to get home... oh, or adrenalin crazed. ;D |
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