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Susan Boyle gets standing ovation as Britain’s Got Talent comes to Belfast
Thursday, 2 July 2009
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She might have only been on stage for a matter of minutes, but singing Scotswoman Susan Boyle managed to raise audiences to their feet at the Odyssey Arena last night.
The troubled 48-year-old, who was admitted to the Priory Clinic in London following the final of Britain’s Got Talent in May, received a standing ovation after she belted out two stellar performances including her signature piece I Dreamed A Dream from the hit musical Les Miserables.
However minutes after her performance, the Britain’s Got Talent star — who was rumoured to be staying at the Culloden Hotel —quickly left the stage.
There had been speculation in the lead up to the last night’s show that the West Lothian spinster might not make it to Belfast after she failed to make an appearance at several shows in Britain.
But the singing Scot did not disappoint her Irish fans appearing at both of Britain’s Got Talent Live performances in Dublin and Belfast.
Besides Boyle, the nine other finalists, including winners, dance troupe Diversity and popular father-and-son duo Stavros Flatley, kept audiences entertained with their own brand of talent.
Earlier, dozens of eager fans queued outside the Belfast venue before the doors opened.
While many were interested to see if Boyle would perform on the night, most had come to see the other finalists.
Among those hoping to catch a glimpse of dance group Flawless in action were local dancers Rapture Crew.
The group of six to 16-year-olds from west and north Belfast entered the ITV programme earlier this year but failed to make the final cut.
Dance school owner Bronagh McCann said all the kids, who were performing outside the venue to raise money so they can attend the World Hip-Hop Championships in Las Vegas later this month, were also looking forward to seeing singer Aidan Davis as well as their pals Flawless.
The two groups met on numerous occasions at different dance competitions.
Flawless, she said, were trying to get the group in as their special guests.
“We actually knew them before,” Ms McCann said.
“We met them at other dance competitions. They are great guys.”
Cookstown youngster Matthew Ruck (9) was a little lost for words when he arrived at the arena yesterday evening. His father Andy surprised him with tickets just moments before.
When asked who he was looking forward to seeing, the Co Tyrone schoolboy could not stop smiling but managed to say singer Aidan Davis. Dad Andy was hoping to catch a glimpse of Susan Boyle. Bangor couple Pam and Victor Bartlem were both looking forward to watching all the acts on stage and believed it would be a good night. Daniel Owens (18) and his girlfriend Cathy Neill (17), both from Dromore, said they wanted to see Diversity and Stavros Flatley adding that they too thought it would be a “great night”.
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Lets put this to rest Susan Boyles ability as a singer, by anyones definition including the Bgt vocal coach and the director of les miserable in london Susan is a world class singer,And the co writer of " i have a dream " said it was a truly outstanding performance. And as sure as night follows day she will sell between 15-20 million cds when it appears. how does think celine dion, barb streisand would have performed with what Susan tolerated before she sang. Terrific lady, Fabulous singer
Posted by Andrew Burns | 04.07.09, 20:59 GMT
Thanks for the coverage. Love Susan Boyle, from an American.
Posted by MM | 04.07.09, 01:38 GMT
Well done Susan..........It is good to read again that she got a standing ovation....she really does pull at the heart strings with such emotion ......still the best tonic in the world.....
Posted by Beth | 03.07.09, 10:16 GMT
What a shame....Ms. Moulton, we are all tired of the constant references to what the press thinks people are still interested in regarding Ms. Boyle. Give it a rest. She is singing - nearly every night, and much more often than should be expected of a person who has not engaged in this type of touring in the past. Shame on you. People are tired of the sarcasm, the belittling, the references to mental health, age, etc. Concentrate your comments on the show and the quality of the performances.
Posted by Joni | 02.07.09, 22:00 GMT
It is beyond me why we still hear Susan was in The Priory and that she is a spinster. Where have others been hospitalized and for what reason? What is the marital status of the others? They have all missed concerts-not just Susan. How do you know most came to see other acts-it's a very large venue-I can't imagine that you talked to even half of the crowd,let alone the "majority". I cannot imagine why the media is so vicious, but they are!! Troubled - baloney! She is a super talent. Get a life!
Posted by eyem4u | 02.07.09, 20:29 GMT
Emily!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just how troubled are you? You wouldn't know a good thing if it kicked you in the keester. All this lady wants to do is sing---LET her sing & I might add she can do one hell of a lot better job on Memory than Elaine Paige. This is a lady with a big heart & a voice from within her being that goes out to the rest of the world. Myself & all of my friends think she is someone to reckon with.
God's speed to her & I hope she kicks butt in the future!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by evelyn martin | 02.07.09, 20:27 GMT
The only reason your article was noticed was due to the fact you used Susan's name and photo, otherwise the piece with it's oft repeated words on Susan recycled from other journalists work and reused from laziness would have sunk without trace.
Posted by Iris | 02.07.09, 16:43 GMT
I love this woman - she's an incredible entertainer and to see her perform in the flesh was simply mind-blowing.
Kudos to you Susna Boyle for shoving it right back at all those critics who demeaned and belittled you.
Posted by Ian Hobson | 02.07.09, 16:08 GMT
Susan Boyle sing voice is a U.K. asset and gift to the world.
Posted by phl | 02.07.09, 15:34 GMT
Yes, but she may as well get used to the prices of stardom from the start. If she's got the timber, after all, what's a little tabloid press in return for worldwide fame and big bucks? It's not a free ride, after all, and there are more important things in life than celebrity (e.g. pancakes, HIV vaccines, lightbulbs, phonographs, the particle nature of light, brewmastering, toilet paper).
Posted by bart | 02.07.09, 15:24 GMT
I agree with other comments posted. This is considered objective journalism when you use the word "troubled". Your colleague, whose article appears in the review section of this publication, wrote a much more accurate portrayal of Susan Boyle.
Posted by Patty | 02.07.09, 13:58 GMT
What a fantastic evening. The best I have enjoyed in years. Boyle's performance reduced me and my wife to tears. The other acts were incredible also.
Bring on next year!
Posted by David Dunlop | 02.07.09, 13:09 GMT
I'm sure the journalist who wrote this article has had previous troubles in her life. Would she like it if we all referred to her as "troubled"?
Posted by James | 02.07.09, 12:16 GMT
She is a spinster and she is troubled, I didn't think this article was that bad, so what if aidan davis is a singer - no one cares, they all went to see susan boyle, stavros flatley and whatever it was that you called the winning act.
will people stop being so protective of this woman, she put herself in the spotlight and she couldn't handle it - i hope she does a better job, but she's being paid a lot of money for this so less of the feeling sorry.
she made her bed, she can sleep in it.
Posted by D | 02.07.09, 10:57 GMT
''The troubled 48-year-old, who was admitted to the Priory Clinic in London following the final of Britain’s Got Talent in May''
Why does this article need to give reference to this ? and
If you don't know why she left
''—quickly left the stag''
why imply there is something quite sinister.
It is unfortunate in this ''tour'' the curtain doesn't drop on the performers they HAVE TO WALK OFF.
Will Susan always have to live under the banner of ''the Priory''
Posted by misstek | 02.07.09, 10:18 GMT
what about focusing on Susan's actually singing talent. In your article you could try to do a bit of research like:
1. what age she started singing at
2. who was her singing teacher.
3. why her voice is so different to others
Please focus on the actual talent, instead of going down the road of tabloid gutter journalism, the people of N.Ireland deserve better journalistic writings from their main paper.
Posted by beltelshame | 02.07.09, 10:15 GMT
Just another article to show how poor the Belfast Telegraph has become. Please research; Please get your facts right; Please write like a journalist, not a ranting twelve year old!
Posted by Shona | 02.07.09, 10:14 GMT
Collecting my daughter at end of show last night, highlighted that the PSNI had run out of men owing to the band parades in Belfast. Event Sec staff were doing a great job stopping and signalling to traffic. The Harbour Police were looking for icebergs in Belfast Lough (sorry, all melted in good weather). I wonder what would have happened had I knocked down a red t shirted person trying to stop my car??
Posted by deebee | 02.07.09, 10:05 GMT
My 16yr old daughter and her friend went to see show last night and though all the acts were great. Differing opinions as to who was the best, but this brightened up the car journey home stuck in band parade traffic in east Belfast. The only disappointment was with Event sec staff who told them the acts would be comming out a particularway for autographs and photos, and told them were to stand. Of course the acts came nowhere near the barrier. anyway - great show.
Posted by Davmar | 02.07.09, 10:00 GMT
The whole show was absolutely fantastic last night and well worth the money. Susan was outstanding and I think it is now time to stop with all the negative stuff, eg spinster and Priory etc. Most of the acts just left the stage after performing so I don't really think there was much point in saying this in the article to be honest. So well done to all the acts but I got goosebumps when Susan sang and had tears in my eyes, the talent that lady has is very very special.
Posted by Pamela Martin | 02.07.09, 09:59 GMT
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