The History of the Big Bands takes the audience on a musical journey through the times of the Big Band and Swing Era in a high energy swing show, performed the way it should be!
The show includes music from Harry James, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Woody Herman & Buddy Rich, meticulously researched from original scores to allow the band to perform all the famous tunes from the world’s greatest big band leaders in their original form.
The show spotlights a series of first-class soloists from each Instrumental section, covering the famous solos as played by the original bandleaders.
This warts-and-all portrait of the Blockheads’ lead singer tours, direct from its second West End season, exploring the highs and lows of Ian Dury’s extraordinary career and inspirational life story. The play features many of his best songs performed live, including Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick and Reasons To Be Cheerful.
Publicly, Ian Dury was a cheeky chappie and purveyor of saucy lyrics. Privately, he was a flawed maestro wrestling with demons and disability. This brilliant drama sees him reunited with his tour manager and friend Fred ‘Spider’ Rowe, blending amazing music with powerful scenes exploring Dury’s incredible triumph over adversity.
Featuring Bev Bevan (The Move, ELO, Black Sabbath), legendary country-folk singer Raymond Froggatt, Geoff Turton (The Rockin’ Berries, Jefferson), Trevor Burton (The Move, Steve Gibbons Band), Hartley Cain (The Raymond Froggatt Band) and Birmingham’s first pop star Danny King.
Like the song says, it is only rock’n’roll but we like it!
And that is pretty much what this show is about – 2 hours of great music performed by people that have devoted their lives to it. All of the cast started off performing great rock ’n’ roll songs in their local clubs in the late 50s early 60s before graduating to better bands and bigger UK clubs while joining other UK bands gigging in Germany. There, they honed their talents before being unleashed on a worldwide record buying audience selling over a 100 million records between them.
It is the love of the music that has brought this show to life and will electrify audiences everywhere. Do not miss out on some great music performed by people that love it as much as you.
Starring Sandra Dickinson (The Hitchikers’ Guide to the Galaxy), Michelle Hardwick (Lizzie Kennoway in The Royal), Gemma Bissix (Clare Bates from EastEnders and Clare Devine in Hollyoaks) and Charlie Kemp (Emmerdale’s Max King and Robbie Cooper in Is Harry On The Boat?) with more star names to be announced.
Murdered to Death is a hilarious spoof in the best Agatha Christie tradition.
Set in a country manor house in the glorious 1930s, the colourful cast of characters guaranteed to delight include – Bunting the Butler; Charles Craddock with the prerequisite stiff upper lip; the bumbling local inspector and his Constable and a well-meaning local sleuth Miss Maple who seems to attract murder wherever she goes. Add to this a high society debutante, a shady French art dealer and his moll, and supporting cast, and you have the perfect recipe for uproarious fun and hysterical happenings. But following the mysterious death of the house’s owner, will the murderer be unmasked before every one else has met their doom, or will the audience die laughing first?
This whodunnitt twists and turns with side-splitting antics and ever-increasing merriment and confusion.
2010 sees the 21st anniversary of Roy Orbison’s death and to mark this occasion we present the sounds of ‘The Big O’ together those of two more hugely successful acts, The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly.
Hear all of your favourite hits spanning these incredible decades of music: Only The Lonely, Wake Up Little Suzie, Peggy Sue, Pretty Woman, Cathy’s Clown, Rave On … in over 2 hours of non-stop hits!
Together with backing band The Rockets, this group of internationally acclaimed singers will have you singing your most loved tunes, stomping your feet and shouting for more.
Over 100 million people from around the world tuned into America’s Got Talent last season, to see The Texas Tenors voted ‘2009’s Vocal Group of the Year’. Now, for the very first time ever, they are touring the UK!
The incredible voices of these classically trained tenors, JC, Marcus and John, perform the most romantic songs of the last century and bring their unique blend of gospel, country, classical and Broadway to the stage with breathtaking vocals, humour and a hint of cowboy charm.
JC is the ever romantic tenor with his interpretations of classic Neapolitan love songs; Marcus brings a contemporary feel to the group and John is simply…The Tenor! These three childhood friends have carved fantastic careers in their own right, as actors and classical soloists, and since America’s Got Talent they have combined to create the ultimate vocal sound.
Together they create harmonies as smooth as silk and a sound to satisfy the soul. From well loved arias, to show songs, from Nessun Dorma to My Way, The Texas Tenors cover every genre of music … effortlessly!
The Platters’ unique vocal style had touched a nerve in the music-buying public, and a string of hit singles followed, including Only You, The Great Pretender, Twilight Time, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, Remember When, Magic Touch, With This Ring, My Prayer, and many more.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1998, The Platters were the first rock and roll group to have a Top Ten album in America. Now, backed by a great band, The Platters’ unique sound remains one of the most recognisable in popular music history.
Direct from London’s West End, tantalising yet tasteful, camp and colourful, this fascinating art form is brought to life for your delectation.
Elegant showgirls combine Parisian charm with Las Vegas glamour in a spectacle that marries live vocal talent with the art of burlesque.
Back in vogue, this all-encompassing entertainment brings variety back to the theatre. Burlesque is capable of combining contortionists, comedians, magicians, and vocal harmony with couture costumes, breathtaking choreography and a fabulous score.
An Evening of Burlesque playfully takes audiences from its music hall roots to the present day in the ultimate tease.
Over-18s.
Enjoy the ultimate girls night out …
Britain’s biggest and most successful male revue show comes to Buxton, with stunning choreography, superbly presented by this gorgeous group of dancers.
A night not to be missed.
Don’t miss the sell out show that has women cheering on their feet and men gasping with amazement. Join sassy songstress Emma Powell and charismatic comedian Bev Killick and see why over quarter of a million people Down Under were blown away with their originality, audacity and truly jaw-aching (and on occasion, knicker-wetting) humour.
No matter what your age, shape or size (or gender!) you’re in for a riotous night that will release all your inhibitions. Join our bosom buddies for an evening that’s part musical, part stand-up, part theatre and part cabaret, and you’ll be busting to tell your friends about the feel-good show of the year!
If you enjoyed Vagina Monologues, Hot Flush, Calendar Girls or Mum’s the Word, book now to be the first to see this show prior to the Edinburgh Festival.
Warning: There will be a little bit of er… nudeness on stage, but let’s face it, we’re all naked under our clothes aren’t we and it will, after all, just add to the joy of the occasion.
In this classic fairy tale a spell cast by an enchantress turns a cruel Prince into a hideous Beast. To break the spell, the Beast must win the heart of beautiful Belle before the last petal falls from an enchanted rose.
Present Company uses professional principals and orchestra with a non-professional chorus.
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At a time when we are all too aware of the dangers that our Military personnel face and the sacrifice they risk every day, ABF – The Soldiers Charity is proud to present an enjoyable, spectacular and family friendly show to help raise money so that whenever a soldier, former soldier or their dependent family call on us, we will be there with assistance quickly and without fuss.
Your Support Gives Them Support
Four marching bands, the swirl of the bagpipes and the beat of the drums as well as a display of Precision Drill (with a twist!) and the thrill of an Inter-Service Gun race promises to provide an exciting show for approx 2 hours. Refreshments available throughout the show.
The show features:
The Heavy Cavalry and Cambrai Band
Cadet Inter Service Lite Gun Race
The Volunteer Band of The Mercian Regiment
126 (City of Derby) Squadron ATC Drill Display Team
The Nottinghamshire Band of The Royal Engineers (V)
The Pipes and Drums of RAF Waddington
Finale of the Massed Bands
performing Evening Hymn and Sunset
Traditional end featuring The Lone Piper
Commentator: Colonel Alisdair Hutton OBE TD, the renowned ‘Voice of The Edinburgh Tattoo’
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]]>Whether you’ve enjoyed Irish dance shows in the past or you’re looking to discover the Celtic tradition for the first time, you won’t have a better chance to experience the true spirit of the Emerald Isle than the enchanting Essence of Ireland.
In this energetic show, a cast of 17 musicians and dancers bring Irish dancing into a new era, combining breathtaking choreography with traditional Irish songs, as well as hits from popular Irish musicians of today, to create a night out that will appeal to all the family.
With some of the country’s finest musicians and dancers, including a live on-stage band, the beautifully choreographed Essence of Ireland is an unforgettable musical journey through Ireland’s rich history of song and dance.
UK Guns ‘N’ Roses are the largest, most accurate and most loved Guns ‘N’ Roses tribute band in the UK. Through amazing talent, a heart-stoppingly accurate live show and a hard schedule of rigorous touring, the band have successfully captivated audiences night after night, securing them a large loyal fan base throughout the UK. They continually play at the UK’s premier live music venues and headline many outdoor festivals and prestigious biker rallies/ events throughout their calendar. Put simply … if you want Guns ‘N’ Roses, get UK Guns ‘N’ Roses!
]]>Chris & Pui – stars of CBeebies – bring their Show Me roadshow to Buxton.
The hottest double act on Children’s TV invite their young audience to join them at the theatre for fun, songs and games. They discover musical instruments, play joining-in games, sing songs and bring some of their on-screen antics to the stage. With songs including Hello Song, One Finger, One Thumb, Caterpillar, 5 in the Bed, If You’re Happy & You Know it, Windmill in Old Amsterdam, Tommy Thumb, Heads, Shoulders, Knees & Toes and Cowboys Go Yeehah!