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The Rod Stewart Songbook

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Friday 14th February 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

The Rod Stewart Songbook’s spectacular theatre production is the ultimate homage to Rod Stewart, featuring Pete McCall, Europe’s foremost tribute. Along with his sensational live band, you will be taken on a musical journey spanning 50 years, when one of rock music’s greatest icons sold over 250 million records worldwide. These unforgettable hits include Sailing, Maggie May, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy, Some Guys Have All The Luck, Baby Jane, Rhythm Of My Heart, You Wear It Well, Hot Legs and many many more. 

Pete is a consummate professional, whose attention to detail shines through in every way, including stage presence and fabulous costumes. His vocal ability is unequaled and he has the closest voice in the business to the man himself. The Hull Daily Mail quoted on the 5th February 2020, “Pete McCall is the next best thing to seeing Rod himself”. Even the great Rod Stewart would be proud of the tribute paid to him by Pete McCall, in fact Rod’s sister Mary Cady, said to Pete “you were excellent”.

At the show you could easily think you were at an actual Rod Stewart concert, where the atmosphere is electric and the audience are encouraged to participate, sing along and even dance in the aisles. Unlike the majority of other theatre productions that use backing tracks, the band play 100% live, which provides that authentic flavour Rod was famous for. Wherever the venue your audience will be guaranteed a night they will never forget and will feel as though they have not just seen a show, but have had “an experience”.

 

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Strong Enough – Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher

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Friday 13th June 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Get ready for an unforgettable evening, celebrating the global superstar and great female icon that is Cher.

Featuring all of the classic hits including Turn Back Time, I Found Someone, Believe, Strong Enough, Gypsies Tramps and thieves, her modern Abba remixes and many more.
This is one show-stopping dazzling extravaganza you do not want to miss!

This show will take you on a musical journey from the Dark Lady days, to the rocking 80’s perm days and the celebration disco hits as we TURN BACK TIME and celebrate the queen of pop and rock.

‘Strong enough’ features 25 smash hits, six decades of stardom and enough costume changes to cause a sequins shortage… With full live band and dancers, come along and experience the passion, the flair and the glitter!

 

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The Cavern Beatles

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Friday 11th October 2024 at 7:30pm


For one night only

On February 9th 1961, The Beatles made the first of their 292 appearances at the now legendary Cavern Club in Mathew Street, Liverpool.

50 years on, The Cavern Beatles, a band fully endorsed and licensed by the same club will be coming to a venue near you with their remarkable show.

The show is a Magical History Tour through the works of the greatest pop music phenomenon. Replicating, in both sight and sound, the excitement and energy of Beatlemania, the psychedelic era of Sgt. Pepper, and the creative masterpieces of The White Album and Abbey Road.

Four costume changes and lighting scenes compliment the changes in musical complexity as the show develops to it’s climax.

The band’s cast members, as well as being talented instrumentalists and singers, are hugely dedicated Beatle fans, intent on recreating their individual character on stage. Their uncanny vocal resemblance to the Fab Four is due to their upbringing in the same place…Liverpool.

As ambassadors of “The most famous club in the world”, The Cavern Beatles bring to the stage the music that has now influenced 3 generations.

Their breath-taking attention to detail has drawn the attention of German music companies, Hofner Guitars and Pyramid Strings, both of whom now endorse them with their products.

With their widespread appeal being more apparent than ever in the varying age groups that continue to follow the band, The Cavern Beatles are widely regarded as being as close to the real thing as they are ever likely to get.

A special feature of the spring 2019 show will be a recreation of the Savile Row "rooftop concert" of 29th January 1969

The band’s cast members, are all talented instrumentalists and singers, and hugely dedicated Beatle fans, with the intention of recreating their individual characters on stage. Their uncanny vocal resemblance to the Fab Four is due to their upbringing in the same place… Liverpool.

The Cavern Beatles are widely regarded as being as close to the real thing as they are ever likely to get and their widespread appeal is being more apparent.

 

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The Freddie & QUEEN Experience

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Saturday 1st June 2024 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Along
with the many fans who mourn the loss of Freddie Mercury, The Freddie & The
Queen Experience, aim to celebrate the wealth of talent that came together in
Queen by recreating, with breathtaking accuracy, the style and excitement of a
LIVE Queen concert, which sadly, will never be seen with Freddie Mercury
again. 

The
Freddie & QUEEN Experience are the UK's Premier Queen & Freddie Mercury
Tribute Band who are internationally & critically acclaimed. 

The
band performs all over the world with sell out shows in the UK & abroad,
with most recently in UAE & Europe. They deliver a passionate & energy
packed show full of all QUEEN's greatest hits! 

Ian
as Freddie Mercury replicates Freddie Mercury's live shows with the looks,
mannerisms, vocals, charisma, passion, high energy & showmanship with fun
that Freddie was so loved, adored & famous for.

The
fully live 5 piece band consisting of some of finest musicians in the UK
perform with replica outfits instruments & perform a full recreation of
QUEEN's Live shows, based around QUEEN at there very best, the 86 'Magic tour'.
It's simply a great show not to be missed!

 

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The Class of 55

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Saturday 22nd June 2024 at 7:30pm


For one night only

The producers of The Roy Orbison Story are proud to present their brand-new production – The Class of 55 as the show explores the history of Rock n Roll.

Headlining the show is the incredible Spencer Jordan as Buddy Holly who is backed by a sensational group of musicians and singers. So, come and join us as we Rock n Roll the night away with ‘The Class of 55’.

From the raw sound of the young man known as ‘The Killer’ to the more sophisticated songs of Buddy Holly this carousal of tunes from the past is sure to get you dancing in your seats with songs from ‘The early Sun years’ right up to the iconic masterpiece ‘Roll over Beethoven’

If you love Rock and Roll, you are going to love The Class of 55.

With Special Guests, Big Screen Projection and narration.

 

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Oh What a Night!

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Saturday 2nd November 2024 at 7:30pm


For one night only

OH WHAT A NIGHT takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, now immortalised in the multi-award winning show Jersey Boys, which has been packing theatres worldwide since its debut in 2005.

Valli’s unmistakable voice dominated the airwaves for more than two decades with classics such as Sherry, Let’s Hang On, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, My Eyes Adored You, December 63 (Oh What A Night), Bye Bye Baby, Who Loves You and many, many more.

With a repertoire which needs no introduction, OH! WHAT A NIGHT combines infectious personalities, amazing vocals, slick harmonies and even slicker dance moves to deliver a show full of energy and nostalgia which will leave you wanting more!

Don’t miss the ultimate celebration of one of the world’s greatest Rock & Roll bands!

 

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Legends of Motown

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Friday 21st March 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown's biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band, celebrating the music of the iconic and timeless Motown era. Undoubtedly the golden era of music, the show pays tribute to the legendary artists that appeared on the Motown label at that time.

Get ready to be wowed with a song list that won’t fail to have you up and out of your seats and dancing in the aisles. Make it a night to remember with the music authentic to the Motown label from artists such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Temptations, Jimmy Ruffin and many more!

★★★★★
“The show is well executed with a fiery setlist – not a single seat was down by the end of the night as they had everyone dancing in the aisles.”

★★★★★
“They had so much energy that flowed through to the audience, with amazing vocals that are perfectly accompanied by an extremely high quality band.”

 

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Jive Talkin’

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Friday 31st January 2025 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and
THE ONLY Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original
Bee Gees!
 

In 1997 Gary & Darren from Jive Talkin' performed LIVE on HEART
FM with THE BEE GEES and received great compliments from both Maurice and Barry
Gibb.

As with the original Bee Gees, Jive Talkin' is very much a family
affair, with brothers Gary and Darren Simmons taking the roles of Barry and
Maurice Gibb, with Darren's son Jack joining the group in 2014 and taking on
the role of Robin Gibb. The guys are supported musically by a four piece band
with Lead Guitar, Violin, Cello and Drums, to ensure that every note in every
song is just right!

Wherever the group play they receive superb plaudits; "The
Soundalike quality is quite sensational" (The Stage), "Amazing
similarity to the real Bee Gees" (Wakefield Express), Absolutely Brilliant
(Maurice Gibb), WOW (Barry Gibb)………

For a truly amazing experience and an opportunity to hear all the
great Bee Gees hits; Tragedy, Night Fever, Massachusetts, Stayin Alive, Jive
Talkin, etc, in a 2 hour explosion of music and vocal harmony, this is a night
not to be missed!

 

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Johnny Cash Roadshow

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Saturday 19th October 2024 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Only show to be endorsed by
the Cash Family
!
The Johnny Cash Roadshow is back and better than ever. Award winning Clive John pays homage to Cash’s
career as the Man In Black, alongside his iconic wife June Carter (Meghan
Thomas) and a genuine top of the league band playing double bass, fender
telecaster and acoustic guitars, drums, piano, trumpet and four part vocal
harmonies. Delivering all the hits such as Walk the Line, Ring of
Fire, Jackson, Orange Blossom Special and Boy Named Sue along-side some of the
darker more atmospheric songs from the later American Recordings such as Hurt, this
year’s show is an emotional roller-coaster through Cash’s career, packed
together in one fantastic unforgettable evening’s entertainment.  

With
standing ovations every night, Johnny Cash Roadshow is the longest
running, most recognised and still the biggest and best celebration
of Johnny Cash in the world today guaranteed to leave you wanting
more. 

 

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Moments Of Pleasure – Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush

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Sunday 14th July 2024 at 7:30pm


For one night only

Since arriving on the tribute scene back in 2019, Moments Of Pleasure have rapidly emerged as one of the most acclaimed tribute bands in the UK.

This 5 piece band features the amazing vocals of Lisa-Marie Walters, as featured recently in the Sunday Times magazine and seen on BBC, ITV and heard on BBC 5 and various BBC regional stations.

Her vocal and visual performance is frankly astonishing, emulating the voice and mannerisms of Kate Bush like no other and generating so much love and emotion from the audience – she is widely lauded as the next best thing to listening to Kate Bush herself!

The show will take you on an amazing journey through much of the incredible Kate Bush back catalogue – Moments Of Pleasure will perform many of the singles such as Running Up That Hill, Wuthering Heights, Hounds of Love, Babooshka, Wow and Cloudbusting together with popular tracks from albums such as The Kick Inside, Lionheart, Never For Ever, The Dreaming and Hounds Of Love.

This is an event that no Kate Bush fan will want to miss.