Thanks to Julia for typing up this review from the Nottingham
Evening Post April 25th.

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A Magificent Show

Darren's arrival from the back of the Concert Hall was a slow process as he acknowledged the fans he passed.

Then it was straight into Savage Garden mode with Affirmation. And although Darren belted out many a Savage Garden tune - Chained To You, Lover After Me, To the Moon and Back, each song had been adapted to his style. He has a talent beyond his years, and an amazing vocal range. Having seen him as part of Savage Garden and solo, the transformation is evident.

He delighted with solo tracks, including Void, Darkness, Unlovable and Popular.

And he's gone into the lonely heart's business. With a young, single, male on stage - Richard from Nottingham - he set about finding him a young lady - Donna from Ilkeston. They were wined and dined (on stage) courtesy of the Pitcher and Piano and serenaded by Darren, whose interaction with the audience is amazing.

The show was put together by Willie Williams, the man responsible for U2's stage productions, and what a magnificent show it was. He finished with So Beautiful. And that summed up the night. t.