Coronation Concert viewers insist Ncuti Gatwa will be great Doctor Who
Viewers of King Charles’ coronation concert raved about Ncuti Gatwa’s performance as Shakespeare’s Romeo at Windsor Castle on Sunday.
The actor, 30, took the stage with actress Mei Mac for the dramatic part of the celebratory variety show.
In May last year, Ncuti was announced as Jodie Whittaker’s replacement in the Doctor Who role, and viewers of the concert this weekend took to Twitter to express their delight and insist that the role would be in ‘good hands’.
One person wrote, “Ncuti Gatwa is going to be the most amazing Doctor #CoronationConcert.”
While someone else shared, “And I think we can be very confident that #NcutiGatwa is going to be great in #DoctorWho.”
Impressed: Viewers of King Charles’ coronation concert were delighted by Ncuti Gatwa’s performance as Shakespeare’s Romeo at Windsor Castle on Sunday
Born to perform: The actor, 30, took the stage with actress Mei Mac for the dramatic part of the celebratory variety show, with viewers insisting he would be great as Doctor Who
‘Ncuti Gatwa becomes an incredible Dr. Who If we can judge that performance. Really looking forward to seeing him fight daleks and such,” another viewer wrote.
While someone else posted, “That performance was amazing. Can’t wait to see Ncuti Gatwa in Doctor Who later in the year.”
Another tweeted, “Just watched #NcutiGatwa do a piece of Shakespeare and I now know he’s going to make a brilliant #DoctorWho. Wonderful performance.’
Another viewer posted, “With Ncuti Gatwa on board, #DoctorWho will definitely be in good hands.”
While referring to the Royal Shakespeare Company, another viewer wrote, “So. Ncuti Gatwa. Can certainly deliver blank verses with confidence. Should be in the RSC. #KroningsConcert.
Another viewer simply shared, “Doctor in good hands #NcutiGatwa.”
And someone else shared, ‘I would really die for Ncuti Gatwa, he is the most charismatic artist. You beam when you look at him.’
Ncuti looked dapper as he arrived backstage at the coronation concert being held in the grounds of Windsor Castle on Sunday to celebrate King Charles III’s coronation.
Impressed: One person wrote, ‘Ncuti Gatwa will be the most amazing Doctor #CoronationConcert’
Opinion: In May last year, Ncuti was announced as the new Doctor Who, and viewers of this weekend’s concert took to Twitter to express their joy after his performance
The actor showed off his striking sense of style as he wore a mustard yellow suit, a jacket with an olive green pocket and a long overcoat.
He wore baggy pants to match the rest of his clothes, while wearing a white shirt with black stripes.
The star completed his look by sporting a pair of dressy brown shoes and smiled as he casually posed with his hand in his pocket on the red carpet.
Sunday’s show at Windsor was hosted by Downton Abbey and Paddington star Hugh Bonneville.
Buckingham Palace promised “global music icons and contemporary stars” for the big concert.
It was the climax of the second day of coronation celebrations.
About 20,000 members of the public attended and there was much speculation as to who would perform.
In style: Ncuti looked dapper as he arrived in a mustard yellow suit for the coronation concert held in the grounds of Windsor Castle on Sunday
Good looks: The actor showed off his striking sense of style as he wore a mustard yellow suit, with a jacket with an olive green pocket and a long overcoat
Musicians such as Lionel Richie, Paloma Faith, Olly Murs, rock guitarist Steve Winwood and Nicole Scherzinger of The Pussycat Dolls entertained the royal family and members of the public.
Classical acts such as Andrea Bocelli, Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel and Chinese pianist Lang Lang were also on the programme.
Hollywood star Tom Cruise, Dynasty actress Dame Joan Collins, adventurer Bear Grylls, singer Sir Tom Jones and former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse also appeared via video.
The series of pre-recorded sketches revealed little-known facts about the monarch and also featured moments from the much-loved literary character Winnie-the-Pooh – seemingly echoing the famous moment Paddington Bear had tea with the Queen on her Platinum Jubilee celebration.
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage, DJ Pete Tong with his Ibiza Classics project and winner of the talent show The Piano TV, 13-year-old Lucy, also performed.
Strike a pose: He wore baggy pants to match the rest of his attire while sporting a white shirt with black stripes (pictured with actress Mei Mac)
Regal: The king and queen are seen waving by the crowd from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation on Saturday
Meanwhile, fashion designer Stella McCartney delivered a conservation-themed spoken word performance that will reflect her and the King’s “shared passion for environmental sustainability.”
Her performance was part of a wider nature-themed portion of the concert, which, in addition to a resident orchestra, band and choir, will also feature a rendition of an 1980s hit by classic soul composer Alexis French and London-based singer-songwriter Zak. Abel.
Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor also delivered a spoken word performance.
The Royal Ballet, the Royal Opera, the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal College of Music and the Royal College of Art came together for the first time to create a one-off performance featuring Sex Education and Doctor Who star Ncuti and Olivier Award- nominee May.