Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular (Australia & New Zealand Tour 2015)

The Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular (Australia & New Zealand Tour 2015) saw the concert go on tour for a second time and comprised the nineteenth through twenty-fifth performances of the Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular. It was performed by the at Arena, , Adelaide, Australia; the at , Perth, Australia; The Metropolitan Orchestra at , Sydney, Australia; and the at , Auckland, New Zealand between 24 January-15 February 2015.
== Overview ==
The concert was announced on 4 August 2014 by BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand in association with Andrew Kay Management. It was conducted by Ben Foster and hosted by Peter Davison.
In Adelaide, the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra was accompanied by the , The Graduate Singers and soloist Antoinette Halloran (soprano); in Perth, the West Australian Orchestra was accompanied by the and soloist Antoinette Halloran (soprano); in Sydney, The Metropolitan Orchestra was accompanied by the and soloist Antoinette Halloran (soprano); and in Wellington, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra was accompanied by the and soloist Antoinette Halloran (soprano).
The concert was primarily focused on the Twelfth Doctor, with the majority of the music hailing from Series 8.
There were seven performances:
* Adelaide
** 24 January 2015 - a matinee at 2pm and an evening show at 7:30pm.
* Perth
** 31 January 2015 - a matinee at 2pm and an evening show at 7:30pm.
* Sydney
** 7 February 2015 - a matinee at 2pm and an evening show at 7:30pm.
* Auckland
** 15 February 2015 - a matinee at 1pm.
There were several monsters present on stage and walking around the audience, including:
* A Silent
* A Vampire Girl
* A Judoon
* A Vigil
* An Ice Warrior
* The Foretold
* The Teller and 2 Bank of Karabraxos Guards
* 2 Ood
* 2 Robot Knights
* 2 Silurians
* 2 Whisper Men
* 3 Dream crab Sleepers
* 3 Bronze Daleks
* 4 Cybermen
There were fifteen individual pieces in all. Six pieces performed, followed by a twenty-minute interval, then another nine pieces.
Some pieces followed the names and themes of their CD release counterparts, while others were extended pieces that used an overarching theme or initial name and piece to lead into other pieces.
== Promotional statement ==
THE LIVE MUSICAL INVASION
This extraordinary musical event returns to Australia kicking off in Adelaide on Saturday January 24th before heading to Perth and Sydney and then on to Auckland.
Featuring a cast of over 145 musicians, actors and singers and presented by the Fifth Doctor, Peter Davison, not to mention Daleks, Cybermen and a host of other Doctor Who monsters, Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular is a musical celebration of the iconic TV series which last year celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Following a rapturous response from sold out audiences across the East Coast of Australia and in New Zealand; this extraordinary concert includes special edited sequences of Peter Capaldi's debut as the Twelfth Doctor, as well as fan favorites from recent series and classic nostalgic footage.
Composer, Murray Gold’s captivating music, will be performed by Australia’s finest musicians and singers including Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, West Australian Symphony Orchestra and The Metropolitan Orchestra, Sydney.
== Programme ==
Act One 	Act One	Act One
Piece 	Runtime	Notes
A Good Man? 	7'33" 	"A Good Man? (Twelve's Theme)".New piece making its debut performance.
Wherever, Whenever (Anywhere in Time and Space)	8'54" 	Suite containing either all, or excerpts of, the following cues:"What Difference a Good Dalek?", "The Caretaker", "Rob the Bank", "Account Closed", "In the Woods", "Robin of Sherwood" & "Fear".New piece making its debut performance.
The Doctor’s Theme / Song of Freedom 	5'30" 	"The Doctor's Theme Series Four" & "Song of Freedom".First performed at the 2008 Proms.
The Companions 	6'56" 	Suite containing either all, or excerpts of, the following cues:"Rose's Theme", "Martha's Theme", "Donna's Theme", "The Life and Death of Amy Pond" & "Amy's Theme".First performed at the 2013 Proms.
To Darkness 	5'13" 	Suite containing either all, or excerpts of, the following cues:"The Dark and Endless Dalek Night" & "Aristotle, We Have Been Hit".New piece making its debut performance.
Last Christmas Suite 	10'27" 	Suite containing either all, or excerpts of, the following cues:"3 Perfectly Ordinary Roof People", "Ghosts", "We Don't Know What's Real", "Thinking About It", "Clara's Dream Christmas", "Sleigh Ride" & "Every Christmas is Last Christmas".New piece making its debut performance.
Interval (20 mins)
Act Two 	Act Two	Act Two
Piece 	Runtime	Notes
All the Strange, Strange Creatures	4'03" 	"Missy's Theme", "All the Strange, Strange Creatures" & "Locked On".New edit; First performed at the 2013 Proms.
The Impossible Girl 	3'38" 	"Clara in the Tardis" & "Clara?"First performed at the 2013 Proms.
66 Seconds 	5'24" 	Suite containing either all, or excerpts of, the following cues:"Start the Clock", "There's That Smile" & "The Sarcophagus Opens".New piece making its debut performance.
The Pandorica Suite 	10'14" 	Suite containing either all, or excerpts of, the following cues:"Who Else is Coming", "This is Where it Gets Complicated", "The Perfect Prison", "The Majestic Tale (of a Madman in a Box)", "The Same Sonic", "The Patient Centurion" & "I Am the Doctor".First performed at the 2010 Proms.
Abigail’s Song 	4'40" 	"Abigail's Song (Silence is all you Know)".First performed at the DWSS (Melbourne).
Fifty - This is Gallifrey 	3'17" 	"This is Gallifrey: Our Childhood, Our Home".First performed at the 2008 Proms.
Death in Heaven Suite 	11'21" 	Suite containing either all, or excerpts of, the following cues:"Missy's Theme", "The Song of Danny and Clara", "Missy's Theme - Extended", "Missy and Her Boys", "They Walk Among Us", "Freefall" & "(The Majestic Tale of) an Idiot with a Box".New piece making its debut performance.
Vale Decem 	3'18" 	Encore piece. "Vale Decem".First performed at the 2013 Proms.
Doctor Who Theme 	1'39" 	Encore piece. 2012 arrangement.First performed at the 2013 Proms.
== Notes ==
* Tickets for the Symphonic Spectacular went on sale on 18 August 2014.
* Two additional ticket packages were available - "Doctor Who Ultimate Fan" and "Doctor Who VIP".
* "Doctor Who Ultimate Fan: Two Night Extravaganza" included:
** "The Night Before" 5pm-8pm - A cocktail party hosted by featuring a talk from the producer Paul Bullock & creative team; interviews with monster captain Jon Davey & conductor Ben Foster; a Q&A with Peter Davison; a photo opportunity with a Dalek; and a view of the first 15 minutes of the dress rehearsal.
** A reserved front section Ultimate Fan seat.
** Limited Edition Ultimate Fan Canvas Tote Bag.
** Limited Edition Ultimate Fan Laminate & Lanyard.
** Limited Edition T-Shirt.
** Limited Edition signed & numbered Lithograph.
** Souvenir Programme with Limited Edition Cover.
** Complimentary VIP beverage voucher.
* "Doctor Who VIP: One Night Only" included:
** A reserved front section VIP seat.
** Limited Edition VIP Canvas Tote Bag.
** Limited Edition VIP Laminate & Lanyard.
** Limited Edition T-Shirt.
** Limited Edition signed & numbered Lithograph.
** Souvenir Programme with Limited Edition Cover.
** Complimentary VIP beverage voucher.
* BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand ran a "Doctor Who Theme Tune competition" to win two "money-can't-buy" VIP tickets, merchandise packs, a backstage tour, one night of accommodation and return flights.
** To enter you had to film yourself recreating the Doctor Who theme tune in any way you liked and the post it to social media with the hashtag #DWSSThemeTune.
** The winning entry was to be shown on the big screen at the events around Australia & New Zealand.
** It was open to all residents of Australia & New Zealand aged 13+, and opened at 10am on 7 November 2014 and closed at 5pm on 28 November 2014. The winner was announced on 4 December 2014.
* Photo calls were held Glenelg Beach in Adelaide and The Pinnacles near Perth.
* A Merchandise Pack could be purchased with the tickets, it included: a T-Shirt, Souvenir Programme, Lithograph, Travel Mug, Wrist Band and Canvas Tote Bag.
== External links ==
* Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
* Elder Conservatorium Chorale
* The Graduate Singers
* West Australian Orchestra
* WASO Chorus
* The Metropolitan Orchestra
* Sydney Philharmonia Choirs
* NZSO
* Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular
== Footnotes ==
Category:Doctor Who concerts