Brian May unveils new Freddie Mercury statue at Queen’s We Will Rock You musical
During We Will Rock You’s 12 12 months run on the Dominion theatre, a large gold Freddie Mercury statue adorned the doorway by Tottenham Court Road tube station.
After the present closed in 2014, Queen drummer Roger Taylor saved the monument from being put in storage by putting it in his backyard at dwelling within the nation.
Now because the solid of the revival gear up for his or her 12-week run on the London Coliseum this summer time, a model new Freddie statue has been created and transported to the venue of the Queen musical.
Sir Brian May shared the news celebrating the opening of previews for the present forward of its premiere on Wednesday night.
The 75-year-old guitarist posted snaps and a video celebrating the revealing in the beginning of the run.
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Sharing a publish of the statue being lifted out of a van, Sir Brian wrote: “How exciting is this ?
“Brand new FREDDIE Statue arriving to be installed in London’s Coliseum Theatre – ready for the grand new opening next week !!! We Will Rock You – It’s a promise ! Bri.”
In an accompanying video with the statue, he added: “We had 12 years in the Dominion [theatre] and I wonder how things will go in the Coliseum. It looks great, see you there!”
After attending the primary preview, which stars present author Ben Elton for the primary time, Sir Brian shared: “It was a magnificent first preview tonight of WE WILL ROCK YOU the Rock Theatrical, reborn in the Coliseum Theatre and bristling with new energy. Congratulations to the entire Company – what an incredible response !!!!”
Queen musical We Will Rock You starring Ben Elton opens June 2 at London Coliseum for 12 weeks and may be booked here.