With a stage version of Spider-Man soon to debut on Broadway it was only going to be a matter of time before other A-list superheroes got a similar treatment. DC Entertainment has announced that a live action 'elaborate arena production aimed at kids and families' world arena tour titled Batman Live from the company behind the interactive Walking With Dinosaurs arena show will premiere July 20th in Manchester. It will then immediately tour the U.K. in Newcastle, Glasgow, Sheffield, Birmingham, London, Liverpool, Nottingham, Dublin and Belfast before eventually hitting the states in 2012. Tickets go on sale on Friday but Ticketmaster have a pre-sale beginning on Wednesday. Dates of the tour below; Interestingly the show will be an ORIGINAL BATMAN STORY written by Alan Burnett (the guy behind the superb Batman: Mask of the Phantasm) and Stan Berkowitz (Superman/Batman: Public Enemies). It's being described as a visually stunning production, complete with a brand new original storyline and it will feature impressive stunts, pyrotechnics, illusions and video screen sequences". The press release goes to great pains to say it won't be a musical!
Based on an original story being created exclusively for the show, Batman Live is a theatrical extravaganza of thrilling stunts, acrobatic acts and illusions. Never before has Gotham City, Wayne Manor, the Batcave and Arkham Asylum been brought to life on stage in a more visually exciting way. Join Batman and Robin as they battle their nemesis The Joker and other super-villains such as The Riddler, Catwoman, The Penguin, Two-Face and Harley Quinn, set on destroying Gotham City. Totally authentic, bold and awe-inspiring, Batman Live will be a completely new way to experience the world of Batman. This is one adventure you do not want to miss!
From the looks of things Jim Lee has been involved in the character design (this comes courtesy of a secret twitter account and hints that even Ventilquist and Poison Ivy will be involved; Tickets go on sale on this week and so far we only know the Manchester, Newcastle and London dates; <![CDATA[// < !]>]]>Get the Batman Live widget and many other great free widgets at Widgetbox! Not seeing a widget? (More info) Batman Live MEN Arena ManchesterManchester, GB Wed 20/07/11 19:00 More Infopresale begins:Wed 10/11/10 09:00 Batman Live MEN Arena ManchesterManchester, GB Thu 21/07/11 19:00 More Infopresale begins:Wed 10/11/10 09:00 Batman Live MEN Arena ManchesterManchester, GB Fri 22/07/11 19:00 More Infopresale begins:Wed 10/11/10 09:00 Batman Live MEN Arena ManchesterManchester, GB Sat 23/07/11 11:00 More Infopresale begins:Wed 10/11/10 09:00 Batman Live MEN Arena ManchesterManchester, GB Sat 23/07/11 15:00 More Infopresale begins:Wed 10/11/10 09:00 Batman Live MEN Arena ManchesterManchester, GB Sat 23/07/11 19:00 More Infopresale begins:Wed 10/11/10 09:00 Batman Live MEN Arena ManchesterManchester, GB Sun 24/07/11 11:00 More Infopresale begins:Wed 10/11/10 09:00 Batman Live MEN Arena ManchesterManchester, GB Sun 24/07/11 15:00 More Infopresale begins:Wed 10/11/10 09:00 Batman Live Metro Radio ArenaNewcastle Upon Tyne, GB Wed 27/07/11 19:00 More Infopresale begins:Wed 10/11/10 09:00 Batman Live Metro Radio ArenaNewcastle Upon Tyne, GB Thu 28/07/11 19:00 More Infopresale begins:Wed 10/11/10 09:00 Batman Live Metro Radio ArenaNewcastle Upon Tyne, GB Fri 29/07/11 19:00 More Infopresale begins:Wed 10/11/10 09:00 Batman Live Metro Radio ArenaNewcastle Upon Tyne, GB Sat 30/07/11 11:00 More Infopresale begins:Wed 10/11/10 09:00 Batman Live Metro Radio ArenaNewcastle Upon Tyne, GB Sat 30/07/11 15:00 More Infopresale begins:Wed 10/11/10 09:00 Batman Live Metro Radio ArenaNewcastle Upon Tyne, GB Sat 30/07/11 19:00 More Infopresale begins:Wed 10/11/10 09:00 Batman Live Metro Radio ArenaNewcastle Upon Tyne, GB Sun 31/07/11 11:00 More Infopresale begins:Wed 10/11/10 09:00 Batman Live Metro Radio ArenaNewcastle Upon Tyne, GB Sun 31/07/11 15:00 More Infopresale begins:Wed 10/11/10 09:00 Batman Live The O2London, GB Wed 24/08/11 19:00 More Infopresale begins:Tue 09/11/10 09:00 Batman Live The O2London, GB Thu 25/08/11 19:00 More Infopresale begins:Tue 09/11/10 09:00 Batman Live The O2London, GB Fri 26/08/11 19:00 More Infopresale begins:Tue 09/11/10 09:00 Batman Live The O2London, GB Sat 27/08/11 11:00 More Infopresale begins:Tue 09/11/10 09:00 Batman Live The O2London, GB Sat 27/08/11 15:00 More Infopresale begins:Tue 09/11/10 09:00 Batman Live The O2London, GB Sat 27/08/11 19:00 More Infopresale begins:Tue 09/11/10 09:00 Batman Live The O2London, GB Sun 28/08/11 11:00 More Infopresale begins:Tue 09/11/10 09:00 Batman Live The O2London, GB Sun 28/08/11 15:00 More Infopresale begins:Tue 09/11/10 09:00 Batman Live The O2London, GB Mon 29/08/11 11:00 More Infopresale begins:Tue 09/11/10 09:00 Batman Live The O2London, GB Mon 29/08/11 15:00 More Infopresale begins:Tue 09/11/10 09:00 Batman Live The O2London, GB Wed 31/08/11 19:00 More Infopresale begins:Tue 09/11/10 09:00 Batman Live The O2London, GB Thu 01/09/11 19:00 More Infopresale begins:Tue 09/11/10 09:00 Batman Live The O2London, GB Fri 02/09/11 19:00 More Infopresale begins:Tue 09/11/10 09:00 Batman Live The O2London, GB Sat 03/09/11 11:00 More Infopresale begins:Tue 09/11/10 09:00 Batman Live The O2London, GB Sat 03/09/11 15:00 More Infopresale begins:Tue 09/11/10 09:00 Batman Live The O2London, GB Sat 03/09/11 19:00 More Infopresale begins:Tue 09/11/10 09:00 Batman Live The O2London, GB Sun 04/09/11 11:00 More Infopresale begins:Tue 09/11/10 09:00 Batman Live The O2London, GB Sun 04/09/11 15:00 More Infopresale begins:Tue 09/11/10 09:00