Gary Barlow Retires Take That’s Circus Tour: ‘I Just Can’t Do It Again’
Gary Barlow has revealed Take That’s The Circus tour has come to an end for good, admitting he no longer feels physically able to perform the demanding show.
Following the band’s final performance at Aviva Stadium on July 4, the 55-year-old shared an emotional message with fans on Instagram.
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“I was 38 when we originally did this show… it’s been a whole other challenge doing it as a 55-year-old,” he wrote. “I just can’t see a way I could physically do this show again.”
The spectacular tour, famous for its fire-breathers, stilt-walkers and giant mechanical elephant, has now officially been retired.
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But it’s not all bad news for fans, with Barlow confirming the band is already working on new music and their next live show.
