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West End and Broadway royalty will lead the cast in an exclusive one night only production of Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot in Concert at the London Palladium.

The legendary love triangle of King Arthur, Guenevere and Sir Lancelot will come to life in the award-winning concert production starring Ramin Karimloo, Bradley Jaden and Lucy St. Louis on Sunday February 6.

Tickets go on sale 10am Friday July 30 and are available from www.cuffeandtaylor.com

Lerner and Loewe’s majestic musical Camelot brings the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table to life with an extraordinary score that dramatizes this classic tale.

Speaking about taking on the role of King Arthur, Olivier and Tony Award nominee Ramin Karimloo said: “This is going to be a very exciting production and the fact it is for one exclusive night only makes it even more special.

“To perform as the majestic King Arthur and be joined by Lucy St. Louis as Guenevere and Bradley Jaden as Lancelot will make this an absolutely stunning show and I can’t wait.”

Camelot tells the story of Arthur, the idealistic King, who hopes to create a kingdom built on honour and dignity. His ideals, however, are tested when his lovely queen, Guenevere, falls in love with the young Knight, Lancelot creating one of the most famous love triangles in literary history.

From the writers of My Fair Lady, enjoy some of the most well-loved musical theatre songs including ‘If Ever I Would Leave You’, ‘I Loved You Once in Silence,’ and of course, ‘Camelot’ sung by the West End and Broadway star Ramin Karimloo (Love Never Dies, Les Misérables) as King Arthur, Bradley Jaden (Les Misérables) as Lancelot and Lucy St. Louis (Phantom of the Opera) as Guenevere – all accompanied by a full orchestra. 

Camelot first opened on Broadway in 1960 starring Julie Andrews and the late Richard Burton. The production won four Tony Awards and resulted in several revivals and the 1967 movie of the same name. In August 1964, the show first opened at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane where it ran for more than 500 performances.

Camelot in Concert at the London Palladium is presented by live music and event promoters Cuffe and Taylor in association with theatre producers Lambert Jackson Productions.

Lambert Jackson Creative Director Eliza Jackson said: “Camelot in Concert is an incredibly exciting production for us and one that we know will be very special.

“With Ramin, Bradley and Lucy leading the cast as the legendary love triangle, we have the most incredible display of talent for this show, and we plan to announce more cast members soon.

“Lerner and Loewe created the most soaring music with wonderfully descriptive lyrics and to be given the opportunity to bring this story to life at the magnificent London Palladium is something we very much look forward to doing.”

Ben Hatton, Director of Theatre Touring for Cuffe and Taylor, added: “We are delighted to be working with Lambert Jackson and such a strong cast.

“This is an exclusive one-night only production and that means one thing – hurry to get your tickets as this is a not to be missed show.”

For more information and to secure your tickets head to www.cuffeandtaylor.com

Exciting plans have been unveiled to expand Lancashire’s Lytham Festival into a 10-day live music extravaganza in 2022 – creating a multi-million pound tourism boost.

Festival organisers Cuffe and Taylor have submitted a licence application to Fylde Borough Council which, if approved, would see Lytham Festival 2022 take place across two weekends, for one year only, between June 29 and July 10.

And both tourism and business leaders have thrown their full support behind the application.

Joint founder of Lytham Festival, Peter Taylor said expanding the event into 10 days will have a huge economic impact on Lytham and the Fylde coast.

He said: “Lytham Festival already attracts around 100,000 people each year as one of the UK’s leading live music events. We’ve had two years without a festival so by extending this to 10 days for one year in 2022, not only will we be able to bring even more global icons to our wonderful town, but we will be bringing tens of thousands more customers to the hotels, bars, restaurants and shops of the Fylde coast. Those customers often then spend days out visiting the fantastic tourism attractions we have on our doorstep so the benefits for everyone are huge.

“Following the devastating effect of Covid-19 on the live events and hospitality industry we have worked very closely with our partners at Fylde Borough Council and will continue to do so to ensure Lytham Festival is of benefit to as many people and businesses as possible.

“This 10-night event is about reopening our industry and transforming Lytham Festival into a huge economic boost for the area. It’s a bold statement that we’re open and back in business.”

Initially a one-day Proms concert back in 2010, the former Lytham Proms grew to a three-day event before rebranding into the four-day Lytham Festival in 2015 and then five days from 2018.

The five-day event draws crowds of around 100,000 people to the Lancashire coastal town each year and an expansion to 10 nights of live music would see that number double.

The hospitality and retail industry across the Fylde coast benefits from the festival with thousands of concert-goers visiting from out of town and therefore staying overnight and supporting local businesses.

Research* following Lytham Festival 2019 found that a quarter of people surveyed stayed in a local hotel at least one night, while 78% visited the shops, bars and restaurants of Lytham with 25% spending more than £100 while visiting and 46% spending more than £200. By increasing the festival to a 10-day event attracting 200,000 people, the potential economic boost could generate around £20million of income for the Fylde coast.

This data is supported by business owners.

Stuart Robertson, who owns and operates St Annes Beach Huts and Apartments, said: “The business we and many, many others enjoy because of Lytham Festival is incredible. Our accommodation is booked up months in advance by people eager to enjoy the festival and that also has a really positive knock-on effect as we see people returning at other times of the year who might not have visited the Fylde coast previously.

“I really hope Lytham Festival is 10 days in 2022 as the benefits will be huge for all.”

Lytham restaurateur Helen Vavaso added: “Lytham Festival is a massive boost to us business owners and we absolutely welcome the news they are planning to expand to 10 days for 2022.

“We have really missed the festival over the past two years and cannot wait for its return so we can all enjoy a bumper summer next year.”

WhileRoss Robinson, proprietor of The Queens pub and Lytham House restaurant, said: “Lytham Festival is a huge asset to all the hospitality businesses in the town. We opened Lytham House last year and we were looking forward to welcoming Festival guests in the summer, as we have in our other establishment The Queens for many years.

“Bringing back the festival in 2022 for 10 nights will be a huge boost that all the businesses need right now and we can’t wait to welcome residents and visitors through our doors and I know everyone else will feel the same.”

Council and tourism chiefs are also backing the proposed extension.

Fylde Borough Council leader Cllr Karen Buckley said: “The growth of Lytham Festival has helped put Lytham on the map ever since Fylde Council gave financial backing to the first Proms event in 2010. The event is a massive asset for the town and borough and that means a great time is had by all who come and enjoy the stars who perform but also, and most importantly, secures jobs and businesses right across Fylde. 

“We have greatly missed the Festival these past two years and so the double-billing will be just the boost that is needed and, I hope, a celebration beyond the pandemic that we can all look forward to.” 

While Lytham ward councillor and chairman of Fylde’s Leisure & Tourism Committee Cllr Michael Sayward said: “Lytham Festival is a huge event in the music calendar and as a council, we are very fortunate to host it each year.

“It goes without saying that the last two years have been a very arduous and stressful period for all businesses and especially for those in the hospitality industry, so it is fantastic to see Cuffe and Taylor coming back to Lytham with what can only be described as the festival of all festivals.

This ten-day event will be a huge boost to the local economy and will put Lytham back in the limelight and firmly back on the map, where it belongs.”

And Marketing Lancashire Chief Executive Rachel McQueen added: “Lytham Festival has grown to be one of the must-see highlights of the Lancashire summer calendar. Such a high-quality event attracts thousands of visitors to the county and introduces many more to their first experience of Lancashire hospitality and the delights of Lytham – one of our true coastal gems.

“Extending the festival will only increase the opportunities for our hospitality colleagues and partners, who have endured one of the industry’s most challenging periods. To have such a positive event to plan for is very welcome, and we look forward to working towards a celebratory and successful return for this much-loved festival.”

The licence application was formally submitted to Fylde Borough Council on Wednesday July 14.

Courteeners will warm up for two massive summer gigs with an exclusive headline show on the Yorkshire coast.

The band are today delighted to confirm they will play Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Wednesday September 8. Special guests on the day are The Coral.

Tickets will go on general sale at 9am on Friday June 25 via scarboroughopenairtheatre.com

This unmissable Scarborough date comes ahead of Courteeners’ headline gig at Glasgow’s TRNSMT Festival and a huge hometown show at Manchester’s Emirates Old Trafford cricket stadium – which sold out in just 90 minutes.

The 8,000-capacity Scarborough Open Air Theatre show is presented by Cuffe and Taylor. Promoter Peter Taylor said: “This is amazing news for Courteeners fans and Scarborough OAT.

“I’ve always wanted to bring this brilliant band here, so to be able to present this exclusive warm-up show ahead of their headline spot at TRNSMT and their massive hometown show in Manchester is just fantastic.

“Courteeners sold 50,000 tickets for their Manchester show in just 90 minutes so fans will have to be quick here because the Scarborough show will sell-out fast!”

Courteeners released their critically acclaimed seventh Top 10 studio album ‘More. Again. Forever’ early last year.

The band, who have been friends since childhood, have grown into one of the UK’s premier guitar bands delivering such era-defining anthems as ‘Not Nineteen Forever’, ‘Are You In Love With A Notion’, ‘How Good It Was’, ‘The 17^th’ and last year’s ‘Hanging Off Your Cloud’.

In 2019, they sold out their own 50,000 capacity show at Heaton Park in Manchester and headlined a number of major festivals across the country.

Boogie woogie piano genius and vocalist Tom Seals is hitting the road with his debut UK theatre tour.

The 45s Tour will see Tom travel to venues across England and Scotland as he entertains audiences with a variety of genres from blues and jazz to swing and soul with his much-celebrated boogie-woogie style. Expect to experience a string of classics along with Tom’s own music and current hit single Kissing In-Between The 45’s.

Hailed by musical legend Jools Holland as “an extraordinary young talent” and global icon Tom Jones comparing him to Little Richard, Tom is already a huge hit at both home and internationally enjoying regular sell-out shows at London’s legendary Ronnie Scott’s as well as the world-famous Birdland Jazz Club in New York City and the prestigious Dubai Opera House.

And now this piano man extraordinaire is bringing his unique style to venues across the UK this autumn with tickets going on sale this Friday June 11 at 10am from www.cuffeandtaylor.com

The tour in full:

Sept 19      Salford, The Quays Theatre at The Lowry

Oct 10        Glasgow, Saint Luke’s

Oct 12        Southend, Palace Theatre

Oct 14        Crewe, Lyceum

Oct 15        Malvern, Forum Theatre

Oct 17        London, Arts Theatre

Speaking about the tour, Tom said: “We are going to have fun! I’m absolutely thrilled to have my first UK theatre tour and I can’t wait to get started.

 “This show is all about feeling good. We’ll have great music interspersed with some good old gossip but most of all I want to see smiles on people’s faces as they enjoy a brilliant night of live entertainment.”

Tom will be joined on tour by his band who have worked with musicians including Ruby Turner, Bruno Mars, The Who, Mica Paris and Chaka Khan to name a few.

The tour announcement comes hot on the heels of the release of Tom’s latest single Kissing In-Between The 45’s which followed his success duetting with Atomic Kitten’s Natasha Hamilton last year with Christmas hit I Can’t Wait To Spend Christmas With You.

 Tom is currently entertaining audiences weekly with his debut TV show Tom Seals Presents on Sky. The brand-new music and chat show, born from an online concept Tom presented during lockdown last summer, is a perfect mix of music and celebrity interviews with Tom performing while chatting to guests about their favourite songs.

Guests on Tom’s online show included Matt Lucas, KT Tunstall, Joe Pasquale, Sarah Jane Morris and Rachel Tucker, while his TV show has an eclectic mix ranging from Sir Kenny Dalglish, Diane Abbott, Russell Watson and David Coulthard to Anton Du Beke, Tom Grennan and Carole Baskin!

Tom also regularly performs alongside Jools Holland and has supported a string of musical greats including Billy Joel, Jamie Cullum, Gregory Porter and Ricky Wilson from the Kaiser Chiefs.

For more information and to secure your tickets head to www.cuffeandtaylor.com

Kirkham has been awarded an £80,000 grant from Historic England to create and deliver community-led cultural activities on the high street over the next three years.

The historic Fylde coast market town is one of more than 60 across England to receive a share of £6m to deliver a Cultural Programme as part of the town’s High Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) status which was awarded last year.

Historic England has announced grants of up to £120,000 to local arts organisations for cultural activity on each high street.

The £80,000 grant awarded to Kirkham will enable the town’s Cultural Consortium to deliver:

–   A programme of creative art-based commissions – each inspired by Kirkham’s richly diverse heritage

–   The creation of an interactive heritage trail focusing on listed buildings and historic local stories

–   A series of town centre murals that will animate and illuminate Kirkham’s industrial past

–   The development of an annual heritage event, with imaginative displays, which will provide visitors with the opportunity to travel back in time, while sampling delicious local food and drink

–   The set-up of a shop which will become the base for ‘Artists in Residence’ – showcasing artwork created by both artists and individuals who take part in a series of activities

–   It is hoped the programme of events and initiatives will not only inspire local creativity but improve health and wellbeing through increased community and social engagement

The four-year-long High Streets Heritage Action Zones’ (HSHAZ) Cultural Programme, led by Historic England, in partnership with Arts Council England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund, aims to make high streets more attractive, engaging, and vibrant places for people to live, work and spend time.

Duncan Wilson, Chief Executive of Historic England, said: “The high street Cultural Programme is a step change in the way we think about bringing high streets back from the brink.

“As we start to see these important historic spaces become regenerated through building work, it is the community-led cultural work that helps people to enjoy their high street again and also have a say in what the future of their high street might be.”

 Kirkham’s Cultural Consortium was formed to deliver engaging community heritage art projects as part of the town’s £3.5m four-year HSHAZ programme.

Funded by Historic England, Fylde Borough Council and Kirkham Town Council, the programme is designed to revive the high street, restore local historic character, revitalise disused buildings, improve health and well-being and develop a new cultural vision for the town.

Now, thanks to the Historic England grant, the Cultural Consortium’s recently successful ‘Kirkham Treasures’ pilot project can be widened to create far more creative opportunities over the next three years.

Helen Juste, Kirkham Cultural Consortium’s Cultural Producer, said: “This grant provides an exciting opportunity for the community to create a cultural vision for their town.

 “The three-year Cultural Programme will deliver a wealth of opportunities for individuals to work with professional artists to create artwork that will animate the town. It is an exciting time for Kirkham, for the community to work together, to bring alive Kirkham’s past while improving its future prospects, assisting in its regeneration.”

The Consortium, which is made up of residents and volunteers from the local business community, works closely with Kirkham’s town centre businesses.

Heidi Hopkinson, co-owner of Serendipity House gift shop on Poulton Street and Chair of Kirkham Business Group, said: “We are delighted the Cultural Consortium has been awarded this grant by Historic England and we cannot wait to see the cultural vision take shape over the coming months.

 “There are a number of major projects happening over the next few years as part of the HSHAZ programme that are so important for the regeneration and future of Kirkham town centre. It is exciting times for the town”

 You can keep up to date, and get involved, with Kirkham’s cultural projects as they take shape by visiting www.kirkhamtreasures.co.uk

To find out what’s happening in your area, follow @HistoricEngland @HE_NorthWest #HistoricHighStreets and visit: www.HistoricEngland.org.uk/HighStreetCulture

Global icon Boy George and Culture Club can today confirm an all-new headline show at the UK’s largest open air theatre.

The multi-million selling pop legends will play Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Saturday August 14^th.

Tickets go on sale via scarboroughopenairtheatre.com on Friday May 21 at 9am.

Boy George, together with his chart-topping band, are rightly recognised as one of the first true, unapologetic innovators in the music and fashion world and irrevocably, of our time.

Since their inception in 1981, Culture Club have sold more than 150 million records worldwide and are recognised as a true Grammy Award winning UK institution.

Their stream of classic hits includes ‘Do You Really Want to Hurt Me’, ‘Karma Chameleon’, ‘Church Of The Poison Mind’, ‘Victims’, ‘It’s A Miracle’ and ‘The War Song’.

In 1984, the band picked up the Grammy Award for Best New Artists, and the awards for Best British Group and Best British Single at the BRIT Awards.

They became the first group since The Beatles to have three Top 10 hits in America from a debut album. The New Romantic pop sensations went on to achieve seven UK Top 10 singles, nine Top 10 singles in the USA, and nine Top 20 singles in Australia.

And they are as relevant and important today as they have ever been.

Their 2021 line-up – which sees Boy George perform alongside original Culture Club members Roy Hay and Mikey Craig in a stunning live band – continue to sell-out headline shows and tours around the world.

Culture Club join a stunning summer line-up at Scarborough Open Air Theatre which includes headline shows from the likes of Stereophonics, Duran Duran, Anne Marie, Snow Patrol, Olly Murs and Kaiser Chiefs along with many more at the 8,000-capacity arena.

Scarborough OAT venue programmer Peter Taylor said: “I’ve wanted to bring Boy George and Culture Club to Scarborough OAT for some time so I’m delighted we have been able to make this happen for this summer.

“George remains one of the most colourful and iconic pop stars in British history, a true music star around the world. Culture Club’s live shows are a true spectacle, and this is going to be a really special night.”

For tickets and full information about this year’s line-up at Scarborough OAT go to www.scarboroughopenairtheatre.com

Celebrity chef James Martin is hitting the road with a brand-new tour for 2022.

James Martin Live will visit 18 towns and cities across the UK including a entertaining audiences with live demonstrations, cooking tasks and featuring some very special guests.

And the exciting and fast-moving show includes a date at Oxford New Theatre on Friday March 25.

Tickets go on sale at 10am Friday May 7 from www.ticketmaster.co.uk

James has been entertaining and educating the nation for almost three decades with his expert culinary skills both on screen and through his best-selling cookbooks.

Following the phenomenal success of his previous tours, with James Martin Live audiences can expect to be dazzled as James rustles up mouth-watering dishes with complimentary courses of fun and laughter in this exclusive gastronomic experience.

And he can’t wait.

“I love going out on tour so I’m really excited to be announcing brand new shows for 2022,” said James.

“We’ve had some really great fun with tours in the past. Of course, I’ll be cooking and trying to teach everyone some tips and tricks but fear not, there will be plenty of humour injected into these shows so prepare to have a really good night out.”

James Martin Live:

03-Mar  PLYMOUTH PAVILIONS

17-Mar  CARDIFF ST DAVID’S HALL

04-Mar  PORTSMOUTH GUILDHALL

19-Mar  LIVERPOOL M&S BANK ARENA

05-Mar  BATH FORUM THEATRE

20-Mar  MANCHESTER BRIDGEWATER HALL

07-Mar  BRIGHTON, THE BRIGHTON CENTRE

22-Mar  NEWCASTLE O2 CITY HALL

08-Mar  BIRMINGHAM SYMPHONY HALL

23-Mar  SHEFFIELD CITY HALL

10-Mar  EDINBURGH USHER HALL

25-Mar  OXFORD NEW THEATRE

11-Mar  GLASGOW ROYAL CONCERT HALL

01-Apr  IPSWICH REGENT THEATRE

12-Mar  HARROGATE CONVENTION CENTRE

03-Apr  SOUTHEND, CLIFFS PAVILION

16-Mar  NOTTINGHAM ROYAL CONCERT HALL

04-Apr  LONDON PALLADIUM

James Martin Live is presented by Cuffe and Taylor with Limelight Celebrity Management.

Ben Hatton, Director of Theatre Touring for Cuffe and Taylor, said: “We’re really excited to take James back out on the road. His previous tours have been a massive hit with fans and this new show promises to be exciting, fun and educating as James combines his first-class cooking skills with his brilliant sense of humour.”

Hugely acclaimed singer-songwriter and pianist Elio Pace is set to thrill audiences touring his smash-hit award-winning show The Billy Joel Songbook this autumn.

The exciting live show celebrating the music of Billy Joel will visit towns and cities across England and Wales from September 24.

The Billy Joel Songbook pays homage to one of the most iconic musicians, singer-songwriters, and composers of the 20^th Century, and will see Elio and his incredible band celebrating the legendary US musician with a unique blend of pop, rhythm and blues, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll.

Tickets are on sale now from www.ticketmaster.co.uk

The tour in full:

Sept 24              Birmingham, Town Hall

Sept 26              Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall

Sept 27              Southend, Cliffs Pavilion

Sept 29              Sheffield, City Hall

Oct 17                Liverpool, Philharmonic

Oct 29                Cardiff, New Theatre

The Billy Joel Songbook will transport the audience through a catalogue of Joel’s music, performing more than 30 hits including The Longest Time, She’s Always A Woman, An Innocent Man, Uptown Girl, Tell Her About It, The River of Dreams, We Didn’t Start The Fire and Piano Man.

Speaking about taking the show on the road in 2021, Elio said: “Billy Joel is a genius composer and I feel unbelievably humbled that people want to see us perform The Billy Joel Songbook.

“We have had tremendous fun with the tour previously so we are very excited to be able to get back out on the road later this year. This show is uplifting and it is an absolute pleasure to be able to bring this incredible music to life for audiences again.”

The late broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan was a huge fan describing Elio as “Only sensational,” and in 2010 he was the musical director for BBC Radio 2’s Weekend Wogan performing as the featured artist on all 35 shows broadcast that year.

Singer/songwriter, piano-player, producer and arranger, Elio has performed with a wonderful array of stars including Brian May, Huey Lewis, Glen Campbell, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Lulu, Mike Rutherford, Don McLean, Tom Chaplin, Debbie Reynolds and Martha Reeves to name but a few.

In 2013 and 2014 he was invited to ‘fill Billy Joel’s shoes’, starring in five very special reunion concerts in the USA with Joel’s original 1971-72 touring band. Following on from the huge success of these American shows, Elio embarked upon the debut tour of The Billy Joel Songbook selling out theatres across the UK.

And in 2019 Elio’s sensational concert film of the show THE BILLY JOEL SONGBOOK LIVE won a prestigious award at The 17th Annual Independent Music Awards for ‘Best Overall Long Form Music Video’ in New York City.

For more information about The Billy Joel Songbook and to secure your tickets go to www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Yorkshire’s very own Kaiser Chiefs are heading to the coast this summer for what promises to be a stunning headline show at Scarborough Open Air Theatre.

The Leeds indie heroes will bring their no-holds-barred rock ‘n’ roll celebration to the UK’s largest open-air concert arena on Sunday August 8.

Tickets are on sale now via scarboroughopenairtheatre.com

The Scarborough show will be a much-requested return to the venue for Kaiser Chiefs. The multi-award-winning band played an explosive show at Scarborough OAT back in 2017 – and fans have been asking for them to return ever since.

Kaiser Chiefs frontman and national treasure Ricky Wilson said: “We cannot wait to get back to playing live shows again and it will be great to return to this stunning Yorkshire venue. We had a cracking night there in 2017 so roll-on August 8!”

Kaiser Chiefs – Wilson (vocals), Simon Rix (bass), Andrew ‘Whitey’ White (guitar), Nick ‘Peanut’ Baines (keyboards) and Vijay Mistry (drums) – are undoubtedly one of the most treasured bands of their generation.

Seventeen years into an incredible career, they have truly made their mark on the British music scene with such anthemic hits as Oh My God, I Predict A Riot, Everyday I Love You Less and Less, Ruby, Never Miss A Beat and Hole In My Soul.

And the great news is there is absolutely no sign of them slowing down!

Kaiser Chiefs have released seven original studio albums including their Mercury-nominated debut Employment, which sold more than two million copies, and Number 1 follow up Yours Truly, Angry Mob which went twice-platinum in the UK.

For their most recent release, 2019’s critically acclaimed Duck, the group returned to their original label home Polydor where they released their first four albums. Featuring the lead single Record Collection, it hit the UK Top 5 ahead of a huge hometown show at Leeds United’s Elland Road stadium.

Scarborough OAT venue programmer Peter Taylor said: “Ever since their show here in 2017 fans have been asking for us to bring Kaiser Chiefs back to Scarborough OAT.

“We are delighted to oblige, and this is going to be another all-action rock’n’roll show that no fan will want to miss.”

Live Nation is delighted to announce a very special ‘Evening With’ show by Bruce Dickinson – the Iron Maiden singer’s first-ever UK spoken word tour.

THE SUMMER 2021 DATES ARE:

AUG 1       BRIGHTON               THEATRE ROYAL

AUG 4       SALFORD                 THE LOWRY

AUG 5       BRADFORD              ST GEORGE’S HALL

AUG 8       NOTTINGHAM          THEATRE ROYAL

AUG 9       BIRMINGHAM           THE ALEXANDRA

AUG 10     LONDON                   O2 SHEPHERD’S BUSH EMPIRE

Tickets go on general sale at 10am, Thursday April 29 via ticketmaster.co.uk

Bruce Dickinson is considered one of the world’s most storied musicians. Aside from decades spent delivering high-octane performances with his larger-than-life persona in IRON MAIDEN, Bruce has lived an extraordinary off-stage existence too.

A true polymath, his accomplishments include: pilot and airline captain, aviation entrepreneur, beer brewer, motivational speaker, film scriptwriter, twice-published novelist and Sunday Times best-selling author, radio presenter, TV actor, sports commentator and international fencer… to name but a few.

So, there’s plenty to be entertained by, throughout the evening’s cornucopia of fascinating tales and derring-do exploits, all delivered by Bruce with characteristically infectious enthusiasm and wry wit.

Split into two parts, the first section of the show sees Bruce taking a humorous and often satirical look at the world from his own very personal perspective, treating the audience to private insights into his drive and ambition, peppered with plenty of Maiden anecdotes, and a myriad of other experiences encompassing not just the giddy heights but also the extreme lows,  as told first-hand in his inimitable anarchic style, punctuated with photographs, videos and sometimes even erupting into song a-capella, to illustrate a point.

The final section of the evening is devoted entirely to a Q&A session, with the opportunity to pose questions on any subject whatsoever. As Bruce’s answers will all be completely improvised – the more left-field and quirky the question, the more interesting and compelling the response is likely to be!

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to spend an up-close and personal evening with one of the world’s most captivating icons in an intimate environment, as Bruce Dickinson brings his Evening With show to the UK for the very first time, where you are guaranteed a highly entertaining and enjoyable night out and may even go home inspired to try something new.