the penguins Posted September 6, 2021 #1626 Share Posted September 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, royallondon said: We came off the Silhouette Saturday and had a really good time. Two main showtimes still in place at 7pm and 9pm. Lewis certainly had a challenging week with the resident show team down (he told us he was 27 staff members down). Getting acts on at short notice over the Bank Holiday weekend who had to be PCR tested apparently was a real challenge. The McDonald brothers joined the Ship at Liverpool (their first time on Celebrity) and the Shamrock Tenors at Belfast. The Baracade boys were also on but not sure if they were replacement acts or scheduled ones. Regards Baracade Boys are regulars along with the Beatles Experience, Oli Nez and Matt McGurk (magician). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipsy252 Posted September 6, 2021 #1627 Share Posted September 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, the penguins said: Baracade Boys are regulars along with the Beatles Experience, Oli Nez and Matt McGurk (magician). Oh please let them have some different entertainers on the Canary Islands cruise! No a big fan of the acts they had in the theatre for the UK cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguins Posted September 6, 2021 #1628 Share Posted September 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Tipsy252 said: Oh please let them have some different entertainers on the Canary Islands cruise! No a big fan of the acts they had in the theatre for the UK cruise. Sorry about that - we liked them all except the comedian on the first night. We think "Just John and Paul" are a better Beatles act but enjoyed the Beatles Experience. Matt McGurk was excellent especially as he did big illusions as well as close up. His magic class was also great fun. Still we can't all like the same things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipsy252 Posted September 6, 2021 #1629 Share Posted September 6, 2021 5 minutes ago, the penguins said: Sorry about that - we liked them all except the comedian on the first night. We think "Just John and Paul" are a better Beatles act but enjoyed the Beatles Experience. Matt McGurk was excellent especially as he did big illusions as well as close up. His magic class was also great fun. Still we can't all like the same things. 😄😄 Quite agree! We actually liked the female comedienne! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguins Posted September 6, 2021 #1630 Share Posted September 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Tipsy252 said: 😄😄 Quite agree! We actually liked the female comedienne! Confused - your original post said you didn't like the acts , now you seem to be saying you did.🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanieC,Aston Posted September 6, 2021 #1631 Share Posted September 6, 2021 From FB Shamrock Tenors 31st Aug In a crazy turn of events we are delighted to be rejoining the Celebrity Cruises Silhouette, when it docks in Belfast on Thursday, for the next few cruises! We’re incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to perform again Shamrock Tenors. Barricade Boys and Beatles Celebration on one cruise....i wait until the 18th in hope. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanieC,Aston Posted September 6, 2021 #1632 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Just a taster......glass of Guinness (or two) in hand whats not to like... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsgoggins Posted September 6, 2021 #1633 Share Posted September 6, 2021 18 hours ago, the penguins said: She's great(ish) as long as she doesn't sing. I expect it will be Lewis (no socks) straight out of TOWIE. Agree that Sue Denning is good. We've had Lewis on our 2 UK cruises and I'm really hoping for a change in October. The way he can mangle the English language sets my teeth on edge, although I do admit that he has lots of energy. The recent postings definitely underline how we all like different things. Not at all keen on the first night singer/comedienne, or the magician but enjoyed the Barricade Boys and would be happy if they were still on board in October when we are back again. One of the best acts I've seen on a cruise ship in years was the Shamrock Tenors and was quite envious to hear they were on board again last week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upwarduk Posted September 6, 2021 #1634 Share Posted September 6, 2021 1 hour ago, royallondon said: The Baracade boys were also on but not sure if they were replacement acts or scheduled ones. Scheduled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKWLDCruise Posted September 6, 2021 #1635 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Has any other former UK staycation passenger who didn't use Eurofin had the experience I have just had. Miami based Celebrity staff phoned me up and asked for my credit card details so they could repay my PCR test cost. Not wanting to give them out to a cold caller he then suggested I ring Celebrity myself which I did. I waited twenty odd minutes to get through to the UK number and then was transferred to wait again at the US end before getting someone who had to have everything explained to them. No idea why they couldn't put it on the credit card I used on the ship or why they couldn't do this through my travel agent. The first caller said that no one he called has given up their details first time, what a surprise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKWLDCruise Posted September 6, 2021 #1636 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Oh and I thought the entertainment was very much standard cruise fare and lacked the imagination of other lines who had secured people like John Bishop for these local cruises. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaryEstelle Posted September 6, 2021 #1637 Share Posted September 6, 2021 2 hours ago, the penguins said: 2 per night with most guest entertainers doing extra (different) performances - matinées in the theatre, nights in Sky Lounge and Grand Foyer. Thank you for your reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaryEstelle Posted September 6, 2021 #1638 Share Posted September 6, 2021 I would love to see them! Fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgmn Posted September 6, 2021 #1639 Share Posted September 6, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, Eglesbrech said: Were there any more covid cases or just those amongst the production cast? Im curious, who were the replacement acts? Thanks No more cases as far as I know. Irish folk singers and guy who starred in West end musicals, sorry can't remember their names Here's a pic of the Irish singers Edited to say that a royallondon has already identified them above Edited September 6, 2021 by sgmn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgmn Posted September 6, 2021 #1640 Share Posted September 6, 2021 6 hours ago, KaryEstelle said: Are they having one show per night, due to the reduced numbers of passengers? Two shows, 7pm and 9pm plus sometimes a matinée. Plus often one of the headline acts does an additional show in the central foyer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaryEstelle Posted September 6, 2021 #1641 Share Posted September 6, 2021 49 minutes ago, sgmn said: Two shows, 7pm and 9pm plus sometimes a matinée. Plus often one of the headline acts does an additional show in the central foyer Thank you for your reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguins Posted September 7, 2021 #1642 Share Posted September 7, 2021 12 hours ago, KaryEstelle said: Thank you for your reply. On August sailing every act did a second show either in the theatre, Sky Lounge or the Grand Foyer. The Barricade Boys second show was Jersey Boys as one of the group has starred in that. Matt McGurk the magician did a workshop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaryEstelle Posted September 7, 2021 #1643 Share Posted September 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, the penguins said: On August sailing every act did a second show either in the theatre, Sky Lounge or the Grand Foyer. The Barricade Boys second show was Jersey Boys as one of the group has starred in that. Matt McGurk the magician did a workshop. Thank you, I'm so looking forward to this cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teabear Posted September 7, 2021 #1644 Share Posted September 7, 2021 On 9/6/2021 at 8:50 AM, emmas gran said: teabear obviously made a slight mistake with back and front!! The only time I am sure which end is which is on a horse - several clues there help me. Have pity for my poor driving instructor, went a bit pale when he saw I had written left and right on the back of my hands - so to clarify - Tuscan is at the rounded end not the pointy one 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmas gran Posted September 7, 2021 #1645 Share Posted September 7, 2021 38 minutes ago, teabear said: The only time I am sure which end is which is on a horse - several clues there help me. Have pity for my poor driving instructor, went a bit pale when he saw I had written left and right on the back of my hands - so to clarify - Tuscan is at the rounded end not the pointy one I am exactly the same with Left and Right!!🙈🙈 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upwarduk Posted September 7, 2021 #1646 Share Posted September 7, 2021 7 hours ago, emmas gran said: I am exactly the same with Left and Right!!🙈🙈 Easy if you are right handed- you WRITE with your RIGHT hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmas gran Posted September 8, 2021 #1647 Share Posted September 8, 2021 8 hours ago, upwarduk said: Easy if you are right handed- you WRITE with your RIGHT hand. Sorry Jackie but sometimes when using/ giving directions I will point left and say right, maybe because I am left handed. At my zumba classes a new routine I need to stand behind the leader to get tricky left/right footwork😂 but now I'm too old to change. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipsy252 Posted September 8, 2021 #1648 Share Posted September 8, 2021 9 hours ago, emmas gran said: Sorry Jackie but sometimes when using/ giving directions I will point left and say right, maybe because I am left handed. At my zumba classes a new routine I need to stand behind the leader to get tricky left/right footwork😂 but now I'm too old to change. I too struggle with Left and Right - another lefty. Similar story for fitness classes too, if stood in front of the instructor, I tend to mirror their moves! Have caused more than one or two pile-ups in class. 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iandjm Posted September 8, 2021 #1649 Share Posted September 8, 2021 (edited) On 9/5/2021 at 10:57 PM, the penguins said: She's great(ish) as long as she doesn't sing. I expect it will be Lewis (no socks) straight out of TOWIE. I thought he brought a breath of fresh air to the CD role. I certainly prefer it to the 1970s working men’s club style of some other cruise directors. Edited September 8, 2021 by iandjm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguins Posted September 8, 2021 #1650 Share Posted September 8, 2021 1 hour ago, iandjm said: I thought he brought a breath of fresh air to the CD role. I certainly prefer it to the 1970s working men’s club style of some other cruise directors. Our favourite John Grantham. His style is unique. He used to be Stunt Man. On sea days he does a daily show talking to all the guest entertainers in which he encourages audience participation. Also informal discussions in Celebrity Central with various officers with nothing off limits. His Liars Club nights push the limits to breaking point. He also does a show featuring films of some of his stunts. He is at the gangway at every port to see as many people off as possible and back again to greet passengers as they return. Finally he hates his office and you will always find him a corner if the Al Bacio or one of the bars doing is paperwork. Regrettable he only seems to do the Pacific. Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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