Gary Barlows heavy heart as Take That Circus Live | UK News
Take That star Gary Barlow has issued a heartfelt assertion to followers admitting he “just can’t see a way I could physically do” another Circus Live tour. The gruelling 17-date tour, which wrapped up yesterday in Dublin, served as a follow-up to their landmark 2009 tour, which attracted over a million spectators.
Following the ultimate curtain call, he shared a message with followers explaining that “with an extremely heavy heart” the show wouldn’t be returning, despite declaring it Take That’s biggest ever tour.
Posting on X today, singer Gary, 55, wrote: “And another tour comes to a close. Somehow, this one feels a little different. With the other tours, it’s always comforting to know there will almost definitely be a next time. But I’m pretty sure this tour won’t return.”
Father-of-three Gary continued: “I was 38 when we originally did this show, and I have to say it’s been a whole other challenge doing it as a 55-year-old. I just can’t see a way I could physically do this show again.
“So, it is with an extraordinarily heavy heart that I depart The Circus in my past. I obtained to run away with The Circus twice. Now I’m operating in direction of our next thrilling, model new show.”
The previous day he had posted a tribute to fans, writing: “Best tour ever – to say that 35 years into our profession is saying one thing.”
The original Take That line-up, which included Jason Orange and Robbie Williams, was formed in Manchester in 1990.
The Circus Live performance is physically gruelling, featuring dancers, trapeze artists, clowns, tightrope walkers and roller skaters, with the band participating in a unicycle routine.
Supporters expressed gratitude to Gary for reviving the show for a fresh generation, with one posting: “Thank you for bringing back The Circus, and letting us relive it and run away with it one last time and this time my youngsters obtained to see just how superb this show was they beloved it so Thank you. I can not wait for the next chapter. Enjoy your time off and loosen up.”
That That Presents: The Circus Live was the group’s seventh live performance tour in 2009, mounted to promote their album The Circus. It was revived as The Circus Live, conceived as a follow-up to the unique manufacturing.
It featured Gary, Mark Owen and Howard Donald, with supporting acts from Belinda Carlisle and The Script. However, Jason Orange was notably absent, having retired from the group in 2014.
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