Here’s some production shots from the show taken by Robert Day.
Coventry City FC legends Steve Ogrizovic, Trevor Peake and Brian Burrows came to see We Love You City last night. This picture shows them with David Shortland, the Chairman of the Belgrade Theatre’s Board of Directors.
We’ll be uploading some interveiw footage shortly, so check back to see what they thought of the show.
We spoke to John Sillett, the Manager of CCFC when they won the 1987 FA Cup, to hear what he thought of the show. Find out how well the play scores from the man who knows best!
We spoke to some audience members after they watched We Love You City to find out what they thought of the show. Listen to their views here!
Composer, sound director and one third of Talking Birds, Derek Nisbet talks about the music and sound for We Love You City, which includes snippets of John Motson’s original match commentary and audio provided by the the Salvation Army brass band.
So the play’s kicked off, and after opening night the legendary Cyrille Regis joined in with a rousing chorus of We Love You City in the lobby.
That the show is alright with Mr Regis is a big boost for the cast.
Here’s to a great run. (Thanks to Arnim for the pic).
Nick Walker
Coventry City’s goalkeeping legend Steve Ogrizovic visited the Belgrade to show his support for We Love You City, and to pick the winners of a special competition.
As goalkeeper for Coventry in the 1987 FA Cup Final, Steve Ogrizovic played an integral role in the team’s victory against Tottenham Hotspur. He said, “Winning the FA Cup was a great moment, not only for me and the team, but for everybody in Coventry. Seeing the excitement and the pride on the faces of everybody that came out to celebrate with us made it all the more special.
“We Love You City is a great way for those that were there to relive the atmosphere and emotion of that day and for those that weren’t there to get a glimpse of what it was like.”
Steve’s 16 year tenure at Coventry City FC has earned him legendary status among fans and the record for the most appearances as a player in all competitions. After retiring from playing duties in 2000, Ogrizovic stayed on at the club in a coaching capacity where today he is goalkeeping coach to the Sky Blue’s up and coming and established goalkeepers.
Keep your eyes peeled for We Love You City posters as they travel around Coventry on the side of buses.
Our Communciations Assistant Lucy spotted one in the city centre on Saturday. If you see one let us know by posting your own pictures here!
With your help we want to try and recreate the buzz and atmosphere that ran through the city the day Coventry City FC won the FA Cup by meeting up and singing the ‘We Love You City’ football chant outside the theatre at 10.30am on Saturday 11 September.
Get in the spirit and show your support for your team by joining us in a mass chant before you make your way up to the Ricoh Arena for the home game at midday!
