{"id":257091,"date":"2025-07-11T20:37:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T20:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/257091\/"},"modified":"2025-07-11T20:37:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T20:37:10","slug":"whats-fleur-got-to-do-with-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/257091\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s Fleur Got To Do With It?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical \u2013 Aldwych Theatre, London <\/strong><\/p>\n

Director: <\/strong>Phyllida Lloyd<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just off the Strand, there\u2019s a new \u201cQueen of Rock \u2019n\u2019 Roll\u201d taking to the stage. Fleur East has taken on the role of Tina Turner in The Tina Turner Musical at the Aldwych Theatre and, alternating with Karis Anderson, will see the show \u2013 which has been running for seven years \u2013 through to its conclusion in September this year.<\/p>\n

East, celebrated for her chart-topping hit Sax and memorable run on The X Factor, has fantastic stage presence as she belts out Tina\u2019s signature anthems. From the relentless drive of Proud Mary to the emotional depth of What\u2019s Love Got To Do With It, her renditions feel authentic and faithful to the originals while adding a spark of her own.<\/p>\n

Under the direction of Phyllida Lloyd, Tina chronicles the singer\u2019s journey from her humble beginnings and complicated family life in Nutbush, Tennessee, through her turbulent partnership with Ike Turner, to her triumphant solo career. The musical combines her extensive back catalogue with exuberant outfits (plenty of sequins, leather and denim), an iconic wig, dynamic choreography and a compelling storyline to evoke the grit, glamour and perseverance that define Turner\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n

Taking on a character as iconic as Tina is not for the faint-hearted, and East commits wholeheartedly to the challenge. She brings confidence, strong vocals and moments of raw vulnerability that recall Tina\u2019s own transformation on stage, and the audience reaction on the night is exactly what you would expect from such a performance.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s an entertaining show, but doesn\u2019t shy away from the challenges Turner experienced growing up poor and Black in a world that wasn\u2019t ready for her \u2014 and that ought to be commended. It\u2019s not your average jukebox musical: it\u2019s a fitting tribute to the life and music of a cultural pioneer.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, with its uplifting message of resilience, empowerment and irrepressible soul, Tina remains one of the West End\u2019s most popular nights out.<\/p>\n

The Tina Turner Musical is running at the Aldwych Theatre, London, until mid-September, after which it will close following a seven-year run that makes it one of only 10 West End shows to surpass 3,000 performances.<\/p>\n

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