Here’s the fun part: every show is a little different. The setlist might have two hours and fifteen minutes of pure pop magic. But encores? They’re a gamble.
If the crowd is wild, the boys might add an extra song. If Gary’s telling a story about his cat? Add five minutes. You never know.
The “Middle-Aged Dad” Factor
Take That fans are a special breed. We’re not rowdy teenagers. We’re adults who need to pee during the ballads. We have jobs in the morning.
Do you think the band doesn’t notice? They know. They literally have a song called “The Garden.” It’s not exactly speed metal. The finish time is gentle on purpose.
Take That at Carrow Road - all you need to know for Norwich gig - BBC News