Throughout his run in the musical Ordinary Days at Studio 2 of Trafalgar Studios, Daniel Boys has been performing cabarets after the Friday night shows at this wonderfully intimate venue. So on Friday 25th February I went along to see both the musical (which I'll dedicate another blog post to) and the cabaret.
I was lucky enough to see Daniel's 'So Close' cabaret three times last year. This showcased songs from his debut album of the same name along with a few other live favourites. I thoroughly enjoyed this cabaret every time I saw it. Although some people may think seeing the same set three times may be a little boring, Daniel's natural demeanor on stage coupled with the wide variety of venues, guest stars and accompaniment set ups (from a full band to just the incredibly talented Douglas Whyte on piano) made every show a new and unique experience. So I was rather sad to hear Daniel saying at the Leicester Square Theatre back in November that the 'So Close' cabarets were coming to an end that night, and I was one very happy bunny when it was announced that he'd be doing a brand new cabaret, '10'.
It's nearly ten years now since Daniel graduated from the Guildford School of Acting and '10' looks back over his subsequent highly successful professional career. Comprised of familiar songs from his album and the 'So Close' cabarets (after all these have been a big part of his life over the last two years) and pieces from the varying musicals and concerts he has performed in, this new show gives a wonderful insight and very personal perspective on Daniel's working life. The performance is dotted with anecdotes relating to each song and his explainations as to why each one holds special meaning for him.
Daniel's vocals, as always, were on top form and I thoroughly enjoyed the performances of songs that I hadn't heard from him before but I still think my favourite of the night was one I've heard him sing several times. His rendition of Run Away With Me is nothing short of mesmerising...and that is exactly what he did to me! He had me so caught up in the story and the emotion and the moment that when he came to the end of the song I didn't start applauding straight away, I was still there in that moment! Truly captivating.
Such an intimate look at someone's life is best suited to an intimate venue so Studio 2 was exactly the right place for this cabaret. Having just Daniel and Douglas on stage in a venue with only three rows of seats was absolutely perfect and coupled with Daniel being rather hyped up having just performed Ordinary Days made for some rather fun banter between the two of them and the audience. Daniel even pulled two of my friends out in front of everyone to show off their home made fan t-shirts (and rightly so because they were fabulous t-shirts!).
Daniel will be performing just one more of these cabarets before Ordinary Days closes and appearing as his guests will be Helena Blackman and Lee Mead. This promises to be an amazing night so if you get chance to go on Friday 4th March make sure you take it. '10' is not to be missed so book your tickets here:
http://www.ambassadortickets.com/2394/677/London/Trafalgar-Studios/Daniel-Boys-In-Concert-Tickets
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