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Our guide to the best festive shows of 2017!

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4th Edition - Summer 2017

Special Bumper Issue – featuring Christmas 2017!

Welcome… …to the Summer 2017 edition of That’s Entertainment, your FREE entertainment magazine from Newmarket Holidays, bringing you all the top news, interviews and scoops from London’s West End and other stage shows around the UK. In this issue, we put the spotlight on 42nd Street, the sensational new musical taking the West End by storm, we meet up with the new star of Aladdin, Matthew Croke, and we lift the lid on the exciting new shows hitting the West End in 2017. We also review the musical behemoth that is Motown the Musical, have a chat with the magical star of Wicked, Mark Curry, and have the essential guide to this year’s festive concerts! There are so many exciting things to enjoy in this special bumper issue! We hope that you enjoy reading this latest edition and look forward to welcoming you on one of our breaks very soon.

News & views

42nd Street – Come and meet those dancing feet!

Screen to stage – Musical movie adaptations

Cirque du Soleil: Ovo – The Circus is back in town!

Top 10 best shows

Wicked interview – with the Wizard of Oz, Mark Curry

Motown – A review

Aladdin – One year on

Celebrate Christmas – the most wonderful time of the year!

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News & Views

What’s the word around town? In this latest issue, roving reporter Lola Lewis combed the streets of London for exciting news on your favourite West End shows

Awards Season Begins! In April this year, the great and the good of theatre came together at the Royal Albert Hall for the iconic Olivier Awards. It was an evening celebrating London’s incredible theatre industry with awards, stars and fantastic performances. London theatre’s most prestigious awards began in 1976 as The Society of West End Theatre Awards, becoming the Olivier Awards in 1984. Run by Society of London Theatre (SOLT), the 2011 Olivier Awards in association with Mastercard re-established the ceremony as the key theatre event in the UK’s cultural calendar, with a star-studded evening of red-carpet glamour, theatrical royalty, glittering awards, superstar guests and unique entertainment.

Dreamgirls Amber Riley’s performance as the dazzling Effie White landed her the win of the Best Actress in a Musical award, and Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical went to her co-star Adam J Bernard as soul singer Jimmy Early.

School of Rock School of Rock took home the award for Outstanding Achievement in Music.

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Newmarket favourites Aladdin, Dreamgirls, The Girls, Half a Sixpence and School of Rock were all nominated for a variety of awards, but who took home the gongs? © Pamela Raith

Beautiful Takes a Bow Beautiful – The Carole King Musical is bringing down the curtain on its incredible West End run this August and hittin’ the road on a UK tour. It tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. As this amazing musical leaves to go “So Far Away”, let’s take a look at some of its stats! Catch Carole before she says goodbye this August! For more information or to book call us on 0330 160 7933.

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The 17th annual WhatsOnStage Awards The 17th annual WhatsOnStage Awards (the only major theatre awards voted for by the audience!) also announced some big winners in February this year.

Les Misérables Cameron Mackintosh’s legendary production, now in its 32nd year, took home the award for Best West End Show.

Dreamgirls & School of Rock (again?!) Amber Riley was again named as Best Actress in a Musical, and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s show School of Rock won Best New Musical.

Aladdin Disney’s® Aladdin took home two awards, one for Best Costume Design and the other Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for Trevor Dion Nicholas, who stars as the scene-stealing Genie.

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A new musical about the life and legend of Cilla Black will open this autumn in Liverpool, but could the West End soon be on the cards? It’ll be a surprise surprise!

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In the musical categories, Half a Sixpence took home the most awards with three, including Best Actor in a Musical for Charlie Stemp, Best Supporting Actress in a Musical for Emma Williams and Best Choreography.

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The talk of the town is that Chicago the musical may just make a stop in the West End in 2017. Watch this space.

OH NO ! IT ISN’T A little cat tells us that Charlie Stemp (star of Half a Sixpence) and Elaine Paige will star in this year’s London Palladium pantomime, Dick Whittington.

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RAIN

Purple Rain, a new show based on the music of Prince, will tour the UK next year. Producers are also hoping for a West End run of the show. Will they get it? Only time will tell…

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Review

The Must-See Show of 2017!

Come and Meet Those Dancing Feet... 42nd Street, Broadway’s biggest show, landed in the West End in April 2017 to rave reviews and nightly standing ovations. From the opening scene where the curtain rises a few inches to reveal a long line of tap shoes thundering away in perfect unison, right through to the final curtain call, this barnstormer of a show is a non-stop whirlwind of sound and dazzling sequins. Words by Lola Lewis

t’s April 1933, and famous impresario Julian Marsh is putting on a Broadway show, Pretty Lady, in the middle of the Great Depression. Fading musical star Dorothy Brock has been reluctantly cast as the lead in order to cash in on investment money from her rich beau. Young Peggy Sawyer is fresh off the bus from small-town America, and just another face in the chorus line on Broadway’s newest show. On opening night Peggy bumps into Dorothy during a routine, sending the star to the floor with a broken ankle forcing the curtain to come down. The question now is, who will take over the role and be the new star, as the show must go on... Featuring a score by Harry Warren and Al Dubin, and book by Michael Stewart and

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Mark Bramble, the musical is based on the novel by Bradford Ropes and the subsequent 1933 Hollywood film adaptation of the same name. Mark Bramble, coauthor of the book for the original Broadway and West End productions of 42nd Street and director of the 2001 Tony Award® winning revival, returned to direct the new West End production on London’s biggest stage, Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The lead cast includes Sheena Easton (Dorothy Brock), Tom Lister (Julian Marsh), Clare Halse (Peggy Sawyer), Jasna Ivir (Maggie Jones), Norman Bowman (Pat Denning), and Stuart Neal (Billy Lawlor). In her West End debut, Grammy Award winner Sheena Easton shines as Dorothy Brock. Easton sings beautifully but it is her

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scene-stealing acting that really impresses. She’s ably supported by the charismatic Tom Lister as Julian Marsh, and enigmatic new star Clare Halse, who is perfectly cast as Peggy Sawyer, the fresh-faced, innocent rookie chorine. Every number, from the iconic “Keep Young and Beautiful” and “42nd Street”, to lesser known songs like “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” (added to

the production especially to showcase Sheena Easton’s voice) evokes the golden age of movies and music. Aside from the glittering costumes and opulent set pieces, the real stars of the show are the ensemble, tapping away in perfect time as if their lives depended on it, arms wind-milling furiously yet gracefully. This is an American classic right royally revived.

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From screen to stage:

Musical movie adaptations Movies often turn to the stage for inspiration, but more and more films are spawning stage productions. Here is a look at some popular musicals that were adapted from the big screen. Matilda The path from screen to stage hasn’t always been a smooth one, and celluloid success is no guarantee of musical triumph. But London is currently awash with popular medium-jumpers, from Aladdin and Dreamgirls to critically acclaimed Kinky Boots and brand new Annie.

Matilda is the multi-award-winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl. This film adaptation tells the story of Matilda Wormwood, a gifted girl who, when she realises she has the power of telekinesis, begins to defend her friends from her evil principal Agatha Trunchbull’s wrath and fight back against her unkind parents. The musical opened in the West End at the Cambridge Theatre in October 2011, and is popular audiences and critics alike.

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You can see over 232 puppets in the show, including rod puppets, shadow puppets and full-sized puppets.

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The Lion King animated movie first came to cinemas in 1994 and made such a huge impact that just five years later it became a West End production. Disney® proved to be just as jaw-droppingly awesome on stage with this wonderfully realised adaptation of their animated hit and is still going strong after 18 years at the Lyceum Theatre.

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The movie Dreamgirls premiered in 2006, and is actually an adaptation of the groundbreaking original Broadway production which premiered in 1981. Thirty-six years on, award-winning musical Dreamgirls is playing to standing ovations every night at the Savoy Theatre, London.

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Annie is based on Harold Gray’s comic strip Little Orphan Annie, which premiered in the 1920s, and became one of the most widely read strips in the 30s and 40s. The original Broadway stage production ran in 1977 for over 2000 performances before calling it a day. In 1982 the movie adaptation of Annie, starring Albert Finney, reintroduced a whole new generation to the iconic songs as “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” plus the eternal anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow”.

Annie has been translated into 28 languages the world over and has played in 34 different countries.

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The film version of An American in Paris is one of the few American musicals where all the singing is done only by men.

Kinky Boots Inspired by true events, this joyous story of Brit grit to high-heeled hit was brought to life on the big screen in 2005, with Oscar® nominated actor Chiwetel Ejiofor as the dazzling Lola, before being transformed into a hit Broadway musical. Since strutting into the West End in 2015 this fabulous show has won a slew of awards and shows no signs of stopping!

Filled with gorgeous Gershwin tunes (including the classic hits ‘S Wonderful and I Got Rhythm), stunning designs and show-stopping choreography, An American in Paris is a breathtakingly beautiful new musical inspired by the Oscar® winning 1951 MGM film featured legendary MGM stars Gene Kelly, and Leslie Caron. 66 years later in 2017, The Tony award-winning® musical has taken the West End by storm, with standing ovations from the public and a record-setting 28 fivestar reviews from UK critics.

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Steve Pateman, the shoe-factory owner upon whose story the movie and show is based, is now a fulltime firefighter in Northampton.

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Around 28,000 pieces of confetti are used per performance, which equates to almost 12 million pieces a year!

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Rush headlong into a new ecosystem! Cirque du Soleil returns to the iconic Royal Albert Hall in 2018 with its never before seen in the UK show, OVO!

colourful carnival of crazy crickets, amazing ants and flexible fleas, OVO uncovers the natural world at our feet. Rush headlong into an ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and love. The insects’ home is a world of biodiversity and beauty

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filled with noisy action and moments of quiet emotion. When a mysterious egg appears in their midst, the insects are awestruck and intensely curious about this iconic object that represents the enigma and cycles of their lives. It’s love at first sight when a gawky, quirky insect arrives

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in this bustling community and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye – and the feeling is mutual. The hidden, secret world at our feet is revealed as tender and torrid, noisy and quiet, peaceful and chaotic. Crawling with fun, OVO is a non-stop riot of energy and movement featuring

many of Cirque du Soleil’s mind-blowing signature acts including astonishing acrobatics, awesome aerials, amazing characters and spectacular sets! Marvel at the stunning 14m high flying trapeze act – the biggest of its kind! OVO will keep the whole family buzzing!

TE’s Best-sellers

Top West End Shows Spring - Summer 2017

42nd Street Broadway’s biggest show on the West End’s biggest stage

Dreamgirls

The story of a trio of girls striving to make it big in the ruthless world of pop music in the 60s and 70s

An American in Paris A breathtakingly beautiful stage adaption of the MGM classic film

Aladdin

Disney’s® animated classic makes it to the West End in all its glory!

5 “Amaluna was an absolutely fabulous show – loved every minute!” Laurence, Chepstow

Les Misérables The ultimate emotional rollercoaster based on Victor Hugo’s classic story

The Lion King The hugely popular stage adaptation of the Disney® classic

Wicked

If you think you know the story of the Witches of Oz, think again!

Motown

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The story of Berry Gordy’s determination to bring the sound of Motown to the masses

Kinky Boots The huge-hearted, uplifting musical is a celebration of friendship and about being true to yourself!

Phantom of the Opera Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic enters its 32nd year on the London stage

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Interview

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Acclaimed as “one of the West End’s true modern classics” (Metro), Wicked has played over 4,000 performances at the Apollo Victoria Theatre where it is now in its 11th smash hit year.

ark Curry stars as the legendary Wizard of Oz, and That’s Entertainment caught up with him for a chat... What was it like joining one of the longest running musicals in the West End? At first it was a bit daunting, even for me who has been around a LONG time! I’m stepping into a phenomenally successful show and following in the footsteps of some excellent “Wizards”. The energy and good vibes from cast and crew make being in the show great fun. Can you describe Wicked in three words? Captivating, spectacular and unforgettable. Why did you want to play the Wizard of Oz? I wanted to play The Wizard because I thought I could bring my energy to the character. It’s a challenge to bring out his darker, ambitious side as well as his basic kind and gentle personality. He’s actually a bit of a sociopath who can’t resist the opportunity to be adored and famous. What’s your favourite part of the show? A favourite scene I’m in is during Act 2 when I get to perform the song, “Wonderful”, which tells you everything about The

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Wizard’s character. The scene has tremendous tension between The Wizard and Elphaba. They could potentially destroy each other at this point so he has to work hard to soften the situation. A scene I’m not in but I really enjoy hearing is when Elphaba arrives at University, culminating in her singing, “The Wizard And I”. A top show tune. You’ve done a lot of television in your career. How does this compare with being on the stage?

television panto filmed at The Alhambra Theatre in Bradford. When I stood on that stage and looked out, I just knew that the theatre is where I wanted to be in the future, and here I am in the West End!

would be terrific. She has such energy and stage presence. Tom Hanks would also be great – I just love his performances.

If you could be on stage with anyone in the world who would it be?

Two bits actually: Stay in the moment, forget what’s just happened or what you’ll be doing in the next scene AND never take what anyone says about your performance personally, whether it’s good or bad.

I was in “Noises Off”, with the wonderful Millicent Martin and we became great friends. To do something with her again

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

Acting on television is so different from being on stage. In both areas the actor has to be truthful but in a theatre such as The Apollo Victoria, which is so big, the performance has to reach the back of the circle and still be real. On telly you can keep everything very subtle and small. Presenting on TV is totally different from the stage. When I’m presenting, I’m being myself, it’s not a performance. For me, live telly and live theatre are both such a buzz. What inspired you to get into acting? As a kid I watched a lot of amateur plays and musicals and I remember being captivated. Then when I was about nine years old I played one of the babes, (the other was Bonnie Langford), in a

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Review

Mosey on down to Motown…

Ask anyone to name a Motown record and nine out of ten people, young or old, would be able to give you an answer.

against poignant, significant moments in social history that deeply affected the USA and the world as a whole including racial segregation, rioting and the assassinations of Dr Martin Luther King Jr and President John F Kennedy.

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hether it’s the brooding, menacing opening to Marvin Gaye’s “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”, the startling intro of Martha Reeves’ “Dancing In The Street”, or the feel-good spectacular sound of The Jackson’s “ABC”, Motown songs are immediately recognisable and entirely irresistible to anyone with a decent pair of dancing shoes. These and 63 other stonewall classic tracks have been forged into the stage musical that has been leaving London audiences breathlessly singing its praises (if that’s not a huge tautology!) since 2016. This isn’t the first “hit list” show to reach the West End (see also: Beautiful: The Images © Tristram Kenton

Carole King Story and the Kinks’ Sunny Afternoon) and many shows of this genre struggle to present all of the songs within a cohesive storyline. Nothing could be further from the truth with Motown. Focussing on the highs and lows of Motown’s founder, Berry Gordy, the music works seamlessly alongside a storyline which could very easily slip into the style of a self-aggrandising autobiography. A large proportion of the show is dedicated to (arguably) Gordy’s greatest discovery and subsequent development – that of Diana Ross and the Supremes. But there’s plenty of room on stage for Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and Mary Wells, many of which are set

The well-balanced mix of humour, sadness and rip-roaring records will leave you humming the hits for hours, days and even weeks to come. If, in the ensuing months, you end up dusting off your vinyl collection, heading to your local record store, or downloading any of the hundreds of Motown compilations available online, it would be fair to say that the spirit of Motown is as alive and well as it has ever been.

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Interview Prepare for fireworks in Agrabah as Disney’s® Aladdin celebrates its first triumphant year in the West End! The hit musical opened to critical acclaim on 15 June 2016, and is showing no signs of slowing down as it reaches its first birthday.

Aladdin Breathtaking sets, mindblowing special effects, over 350 lavish costumes and a fabulous cast and orchestra bring the magic of Aladdin to life. Featuring all the songs from the classic Academy Award®winning film including ‘Friend Like Me’, ‘A Whole New World’ and ‘Arabian Nights’, this enthralling show is pure enchantment for young and old.

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n June 2017 the show welcomed a host of new cast members, including a new leading man, Matthew Croke in the title role. Matthew stepped into the shoes of Disney’s favourite “street rat” on June 5, and That’s Entertainment caught up with him a few weeks before his debut performance. What is your favourite Disney® film?

Other than Aladdin, my favourite Disney film has got to be Toy Story. I remember when it first came out, my brother and I loved watching it. He would always be Buzz Lightyear and I would be Woody, it was great! How did you feel when you knew you had the leading role of Aladdin?

It’s difficult to put into words because it was such an amazing feeling. It’s so overwhelming, and I’m just sat here pinching myself. I genuinely feel so lucky and I’m so grateful to be in this position; it’s an amazing feeling and it’s something that I’ve dreamt about for such a long time. How does it feel to bring such an iconic animated film character to life? It’s crazy to think that I’m going to be playing this guy. I grew up watching the film and it’s great that now Disney have created this amazing musical. I definitely see similarities between Aladdin and myself and I’m looking forward to putting my own stamp on the role. Being part of such an iconic All Images © Disney

Disney musical is so exciting. I can’t believe I’ll be playing this role that I watched as a kid. What characteristics and similarities have you got? Aladdin is a character I can definitely relate to. He’s an ambitious guy, he wants to make his life as good as it can be. I think there’s lots of similarities there with being an actor and going for the things that you dream about doing; he’s a dreamer and he knows what he wants. I also want to bring the fun element to the character; Aladdin and I are both a bit on the cheeky side. What was it like to meet Trevor and Jade for the first time at the photo shoot? It was great, they are both

such a laugh, and they made me feel so welcome. They’ve been working together for nearly a year now but I still I felt like it was the first time we had all got together. We got on straight away. I had a great day with them. What has been your highlight of rehearsals so far? My highlight so far has got to be working with Dan, Leon and Miles; who play my mates in the show Babkak, Omar and Kassim. Again, like Trevor and Jade, they’ve made me feel so welcome. We’re having a good laugh! Another highlight has been just making the most of being part of such an iconic story. We’re finding new things about the show, it’s a really funny musical and I love that we get to make the

audience laugh every night. What’s your favourite song to perform in the show? It’s difficult to pick my favourite, as they’re all so amazing - but I’ve got to say ‘Proud of Your Boy’ is a pretty special song. It got cut from the film so it’s great that they’ve put it back into the musical. It’s an awesome song. At that moment in the show, Aladdin

is thinking about his mother who has passed away. He’s wanting to better himself, and it’s just a beautiful song. Are you looking forward to opening night? The first time I stepped out on to that stage I was so overwhelmed, the Prince Edward is beautiful and massive - I can’t wait! I’m very nervous but I’m sure by June I’ll be ready for it.

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Deck the Halls Christmastime in London is extra special, and can be made even more magical with an unforgettable festive concert at the most iconic London venue of all, the Royal Albert Hall.

pened in 1871, the Royal Albert Hall is one of the capital’s most prestigious historic buildings. This Christmas we are offering you the chance to experience this most magnificent of all venues with a series of superb concerts and events.

Spend Christmas with Katherine Jenkins… An unforgettable Christmas concert Start your Christmas celebrations in style with Welsh mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins as she performs a magnificent concert of seasonal music and songs at the iconic Royal Albert Hall. Conducted by Anthony Inglis and accompanied by the London Concert Orchestra, the London Chorus and special guest Mark Vincent, this is sure to be a concert that lives long in the memory.

Classic Carols with Alan Titchmarsh…

John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration…

The perfect pre-Christmas treat

Celebrate the magic and music of Christmas with renowned composer and conductor, John Rutter. Enjoy an evening of festive favourites and choral anthems, performed in the magnificent surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall by the world-famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and The King’s Singers.

Set yourself up for Christmas with an evening of traditional Christmas music and classic carols hosted by the much loved presenter and broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh. Enjoy an evening of festivity that also features the London Philharmonic Choir and the magnificent Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Timothy Henty. It’s the perfect pre-Christmas treat! 20 December 2017 – 2 days from £139

18 December 2017 – 2 days from £149

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6 December 2017 – 2 days from £145

Christmas with the Stars… A star-studded celebration Take your seat for ‘Christmas with the Stars’ at the Royal Albert Hall. Sponsored by the ‘TV Times’ in aid of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research, it’s a lively mix of celebrity, festivity and wonderful music conducted by Frank Renton. 5 December 2017 – 2 days from £145

Raymond Gubbay’s Classical Spectacular… An orchestral extravaganza From the best classical music and state of the art technology, to electrifying multi-coloured laser displays and the famous thundering finale to the music of the 1812 Overture, this pre-Christmas classical spectacular promises to be bigger and more thrilling than ever! 19 November 2017 – 2 days from £145

Coach Breaks Include Tickets for your show, hotel including breakfast, free time to explore and coach travel throughout!

ver the years, we’ve taken tens of thousands of fans, by coach, rail and air, to hundreds and hundreds of concerts, special events and top-class performances from some of the world’s most celebrated artistes, and this year is no different!

Neil Diamond in Birmingham… A legend in concert In a career spanning five decades, Neil Diamond has sold well over 115-million records worldwide, amassed almost five dozen singles reaching the charts, and enchanted a legion of loyal fans. Don’t miss this chance to see one of the world’s most successful singer-

songwriters perform live at the Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham. 13 October 2017 – 2 days from £215

Elvis Presley with the Royal Philharmonic in Birmingham… Commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Elvis’ death and celebrate the King’s legacy Join us for an unforgettable night of music and showmanship in the company of Elvis Presley. See the King on screen, and hear his unmistakable voice accompanied by live music from the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. Your evening will include a special personal appearance from Priscilla Presley and the break will also include a chance to soak up the history, culture and beauty of Stratford-upon-Avon.

Daniel O’Donnell in Brighton at Christmas…

See the Waltz King, André Rieu, in the UK…

Join us in Brighton for a spectacular Christmas party with Daniel O’Donnell and his Band, celebrating the festive season with a mix of classic Daniel songs and familiar Christmas tunes. In recent years these concerts have been a phenomenal success, so don’t miss this unique opportunity to see one of Ireland’s best-loved musical stars perform live.

Don’t miss your chance to see violinist, conductor, showman and classical innovator André Rieu in concert. In December 2017 he brings his Johann Strauss Orchestra, Choir and Soloists to the SSE Wembley Arena, London. Join us there, for a wonderful festive concert recreating the style, sounds and magical atmosphere of a 19th-century Viennese dance hall.

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