In fact, this live show makes its global debut in Manchester (being of Manc descent, I love that it has the premiere and not London)
This week there was a promotional conference in which the cast appeared.
We knew already that it was Robin's origin story and the script is by comics and TV scribe Allan Heinberg. Not read his stuff but he got stronger reviews for his more youthful comics so hopefully he is suited to telling the saga of Dick Grayson.
This conference was all about outlining the show's sensibilities.
First up, that Gotham City set looks incredible. I wonder how it will work with the lowest seating but I can completely picture it at the O2.
The costumes have been well analysed elsewhere. For me, they capture the essence of the Adam West 60s TV show with a seasoning of Batman Forever.
Which for me is the biggest sign that this is for kids. (I would have preferred something more akin to the 90s cartoon which was deliciously noir but they have got to get as many bums on seats which means ignoring the comic fans and the Nolan-ites)
That said, I love their Joker design. Seemingly inspired by Caeser Romero, there is a real sadness to this gone-to-seed Clown Prince of Crinme.
Am I any nearer to buying a ticket? Having said no initially, I just might...
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