THE Memorial Theatre has a busy line-up of music and entertainment for the coming months.
Friday 27th September 7.30pm – One Night of Elvis. Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist, recreates the essence of the King with consummate ease and an almost unbelievable combination of stunningly accurate vocals and incredible passion.
Over the last 10 years as Lee has toured his ‘One Night of Elvis’ he has picked up numerous accolades and has headlined and sold out some of the most prestigious venues across the UK and beyond. In August 2016 he completed a sell-out concert tour of Israel, performing to over 8,000 fans.
Lee Memphis King portrays Elvis Presley at his peak celebrating the iconic ‘Vegas Years’ from 1969 – 1977. Resplendent in the most authentic costumes from Elvis’s performance and an orchestra backing, this incredible performer prepare to be taken back in time to see Elvis in the way it was. This brand new production is dedicated entirely to the ‘Vegas Years’ when Elvis would perform in Las Vegas and tour throughout the US and Canada – the definitive record of these performances are contained in the films ‘Elvis- That’s the Way It Is’, ‘Elvis On Tour’ and the ‘Aloha from Hawaii’ concert.
The show is enhanced by an orchestra of world class musicians and backing vocalists coupled with impressive video screen projection mapping out Elvis’s life and music. Lee leaves audiences in no doubt that they are witnessing the world’s No 1 Elvis Tribute Artist. Pure entertainment and Pure Presley. www. leememphisking.com. £23
Saturday 5th October, 10am – 1pm. Theatre Open Day. We will be holding our annual Open Day on Saturday 5th October from 10am – 1pm.
This is a fantastic opportunity to see how a community Theatre works. Join us for a behind the scenes tour of the theatre, and to have a chat with our existing volunteers and the Theatre’s Trustees about their roles.
Frome Memorial Theatre is run entirely by a dedicated staff of 100+ volunteers. We are always looking for new volunteers to join us, with current vacancies in our Kiosk, Box Office, Front of House, Marketing and Backstage/ Technical teams.
The theatre can offer you training opportunities, additional skills for your CV and a chance to meet new people and have fun.
If you are interested in joining our team of volunteers or if you would just like to know more about the theatre, come along to the Open Day. We look forward to seeing you.
Thursday 17th October An Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Tony Stockwell. The popular star of TV’s Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy, Tony demonstrates his belief that those who have passed can communicate with their loved ones with detailed messages frequently including names, dates and locations and all delivered with emotion, sensitivity and empathy. £21, concessions £19
Saturday 26th OctoberJoe Brown – The 60th Anniversary Tour. Premier rock ‘n’ roll legend Joe Brown has gone from strength to strength as his contemporary achievements continued to gather momentum. His ‘Very Best Of’ album achieved Gold Record Status and was on the UK charts for eight weeks staying four weeks in the Top 20 and in the same year his 50th anniversary was celebrated with a wonderful sell-out show at the Royal Albert Hall and his new Ukulele Album caused a similar stir and broke new territory for Joe in the download market where he is now a Spotify Legend. He has continued to break box office records and recently received MOJO magazine’s coveted Outstanding Contribution To Music Award as well as a much deserved MBE.
Joe won over a whole new generation of fans performing on Later With Jools Holland; playing his part closing the show at the concert For George Harrison and with a critically acclaimed set at Glastonbury Festival, proving what a terrific live talent he is.
In 2017 and 2018 Joe broke with tradition and toured without a band just taking US Legend Henry Gross along and were rapturously received by audiences who came in record numbers to confirm that as a raconteur and performer Joe is second to none. He has a new band for this tour, more eclectic and with a different line up including among others Fiddle virtuoso Tom Leary, Ace Bass player Andy Crowdy and Joe’s 27 year stalwart band member, drummer, percussionist and singer Phil Capaldi.
Joe combines timeless classics, rockabilly, gospel, country, bluegrass, and rock ‘n’ roll, all interwoven with his effervescent delivery and humorous reminiscences and as Joe this sensational show is a musical journey not to be missed. Tickets £30
Friday 1st November- Vienna Festival Ballet present Snow White. Join Vienna Festival Ballet on a magical journey with their unmissable production of Snow White. World premiere choreography propels this timeless fairytale and answers the question; who is the fairest one of all?
This spellbinding ballet promises to entertain and dazzle the whole family. www.viennafestivalballet.com Tickets £21, O60’s £20, U16’s £16, groups 10+ get 1 ticket free
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