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A pantomime featuring the darkly comic characters of The League of Gentlemen television series.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
First off, I should probably mention that I'm not a huge panto fan and although there's most certainly a heavy panto theme running throughout this DVD, I still quite enjoyed this. However, my laughs only really became "out loud" when one of my favourite characters entered the stage and I heard their voice for the first time in a long time. After that, I found the material to be quite cheap and definately written in a rush.
Where there was the genius in the League's final series of bullied teenage magicians, wife-capturing circus freaks and some really intriguing drama elements, this live show replaces that genius with cheap sexual innuendos, popular references to every day annoyances (there's even a crazy frog joke in there for Christ's sakes!) and some cringe worthy shots of a less-than-enthralled audience.
Please bear in mind that this review is written by a die-hard fan of the TV series and maybe that's where I feel the need to let you know of the inadequacies of this DVD as I expected so much more. It's not all bad though, the "behind the scenes" feature on the DVD is really interesting, the presentation is excellent and the actors do a superb job of managing to bring all our favourite characters together on one disc. It just feels they put more (I'm sure essential) effort into actually making the whole thing work than they did writing the level of original material that only they can.
All in all, you'll either find it not very funny or, as in my case, your expectations will be too high for what's ultimately the League's least original work to date.
Where there was the genius in the League's final series of bullied teenage magicians, wife-capturing circus freaks and some really intriguing drama elements, this live show replaces that genius with cheap sexual innuendos, popular references to every day annoyances (there's even a crazy frog joke in there for Christ's sakes!) and some cringe worthy shots of a less-than-enthralled audience.
Please bear in mind that this review is written by a die-hard fan of the TV series and maybe that's where I feel the need to let you know of the inadequacies of this DVD as I expected so much more. It's not all bad though, the "behind the scenes" feature on the DVD is really interesting, the presentation is excellent and the actors do a superb job of managing to bring all our favourite characters together on one disc. It just feels they put more (I'm sure essential) effort into actually making the whole thing work than they did writing the level of original material that only they can.
All in all, you'll either find it not very funny or, as in my case, your expectations will be too high for what's ultimately the League's least original work to date.
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
The show is so much funnier than anything i have ever seen before, if you were put off by the film then watch this instead truly the league at their best. The first act is the tryouts for the show which include herr lipp and the one armed man. All of whom are auditioning for legz akimbos new production of the birth of jesus. Then we move onto the second act with all the best charaters such as papa 'daave' lazeru and so many others. Agreat treat for those that did or did not see the show.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
if you were at the show then you will know that this is one of the best things the league have done. after watching the film i thought that the show would be more of the same but it is not. the league were back to their old tricks again marvelous. the panto theme worked really well and they also got the audience involved which was great. hopefully the league will carry on writing as it would be a shame to see them go there separate ways. if you saw the film and thought that it was crap give this dvd a go and you will see the real league in action!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Love it
Brought back all my memories of when I saw it live. Fantastic DVD. If you're a fan of The League Of Gentlmen you won't be dissapointed with this.
Published 5 months ago by Foxy
The League's Pantomine
Product was delivered promptly and safely. As with all League of Gentlemen productions, it was excellent.
Published 21 months ago by S. C. Mealey
Warped fun!
I went to see this live so is great to relive it but also great to see it if you missed the tour!
Published 22 months ago by S. R. Bousfield
The League of Gentlemen are behind you
Love the League of Gentlemen. I saw this show live at the Carling Appollo and thought it was fantastic. Great DVD.
Published on 21 April 2010 by Ms. Nicola E. Gray
Loved the series, but!
I'm a long-time fan of the series and have the box set and the movie, unfortunately I found this a disappointment as I just didn't get the point of it. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2009 by Robert H. Taylor
Is it any good? Oh yes it is!
I went to see this tour went it arrived in Blackpool and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I'm glad to say this DVD has done the show justice. Read more
I'm glad to say this DVD has done the show justice. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2009 by Red Rob
A Panto of Two Halves: Poor First; Great Second. So a bit Wishy Washy.
An adult panto is not a novel idea as the odious Jim Davidson has produced a few but the League give it a new spin. Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2008 by D. Wright
5.6/10- the usual
It's was okay, but it's basically the same material from the TV series. I, being a huge admirer of their work, and watched the TV show countless time since I discovered it some 7... Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2008 by Paul Smithson
why?
ok seriously if you haven't bought this, why? it is great.The panto theame suits them down to the bones. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2007 by Alysha Jones
reeeeeeelllly reeeeeeelllly gud!
as soon as i heard that the league of gentlemen were touring again i just had to go. i saw the show on the 12th december and it was the best night of my life... Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2007 by nicola farr
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