Here's a review of the

April 03, 2002

Here's a review of the London show by frequent Craig communicator Helen Ryken. These are the type of biased opinions that help keep my ego afloat. Words like genius are very nice. Thought you might like it because it wasn't written by a theatre critic. Thanks Helen.

"Kids in the Hall"
Tour Of Duty 2002

March 30, 2002
Centennial Hall,
London, Ontario

Centennial Hall is not the most attractive venue. But what went on inside
tonight was what really mattered. Was I thrilled upon entering? Yes. This
is it. Here I am and already sidetracked. Swag Stuff..Gobbled up lots of
goodies. They are selling CDs, Craig Northey's "Giddy Up", Bruce
McCulloch's "Drunk Baby Project", Dog Tags, Videos, DVDs, T-Shirts, Buttons
and Programs. People bring lots of money with you. I find my seat and it's
actually better than I expected. All the people around me are nice and
happy. We are already laughing cause they are showing these funny video
clips on three big screens. Plus they are playing fun music. A great way
to set the mood. "These Kids are Smart". The tardy folks are all entering
last minute...second...People please get to these shows early. The majority
of us do not like having our views blocked. Especially when we are watching
a first class comedy show. Thankyou. I was really thinking about not only
crushing some heads but bodies too. Once again another KITH legacy becomes
a thought in my everyday life. (Thanks Mark).
Craig Northey opens up with "Take A Hit Off This" with his beautiful voice
but his vocals should be louder. Sound people please fix this. I'm so glad
the Kids asked him to join the tour. Not only is he musically talented but
very funny. "These Kids are are Smart". The Kids in the Hall troupe is so
amusing thoughout the show. They did new and old sketches and as always
shock stuff. The politics and religion and lego. One of the best parts
about live shows is sometimes you get improvising included. If the actors
know what they are doing and these guys and gals do. There were also a few
heckles here and there and the Kids worked it in. It was great how Craig
Northey was incorporated into certain scenes. It was fun. There is really
a brotherhood amongst the Kids and it shows. You can even see and hear how
they love Craig. I was lucky enough to meet all the Kids, and Craig and
even their famous lawyer(who watches everything and every move made). He's
an all right guy. The Best Part. Everyone was themselves. Real.

"Kids in the Hall"
Tour Of Duty 2002

April 1, 2002
Pantages Theatre (Canon)
Toronto, Ontario

I'm starting about venues again. I wish they didn't change the name.
I hadn't been to the magnificent Pantages Theatre since Phantom of the
Opera. Although I enjoyed the Phantom. The "Kids in the Hall" are here now
with Tour Of Duty 2002. This is more my cup of tea. I love to laugh. They
made it happen. Great memories for any old and new fan tonight. Wow the
Kids in the Hall with Craig Northey (who throughout the show remains cool,
calm and collected). I don't know how he does this but he does this very
well. He fits right in with the Kids. Plus they all realize his musical
genius. This must be why he was "The Chosen One" this tour. Here were the
Kids in their old unpredictable stomping grounds. The Kids experienced some
technical glitches (perhaps Phantom) but they pulled through and remained
funny as usual. I noticed a few scene changes since London and Craig's
sound was now perfect. I think the Kids get better all the time. It shows
that they love what they do. I love watching them all. They make me laugh.
What can I say? It's a must see. If you haven't seen the Kids in the
Hall Live, you must get tickets and Go Now and if you have seen the Kids in
the Hall Live, you must get tickets and Go Now.

Helen Ryken

_________________________________________________________________
Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp.