THERE’S an exciting line-up planned for the weeks ahead at the Memorial Theatre.
Coming up are:
The Illegal Eagles
Friday 22nd April @ 7.30pm. Tickets £29.50
Celebrating over 50 years since the legendary US west coast country rock band The Eagles formed in 1971, The Illegal Eagles return to Frome Memorial Theatre with another outstanding show, with the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics, including Hotel California, Desperado, New Kid In Town and many more.
Now in their 23rd year on the road and following a number of critically acclaimed UK and European tours, The Illegal Eagles have established themselves not only as the ultimate celebration of The Eagles, but as one of the foremost authentic and talented shows in the world.
FMTC presents Shrek The Musical
Tuesday 3rd – Sunday 8th May. Evenings Tues – Sat @ 7pm. Matinee Sat & Sun @2pm.
Tickets £18, Concessions £16, Family (4 tickets, max 2 adults) £65, Groups (10+) £15
Set in a mythical “once upon a time” sort of land, Shrek the Musical is the story of a hulking green ogre who, after being mocked and feared his entire life by anything that crosses his path, retreats to an ugly green swamp to exist in happy isolation.
Suddenly, a gang of homeless fairy-tale characters (Pinocchio, Cinderella, the Three Pigs, you name it) raid his sanctuary, saying they’ve been evicted by the vertically challenged Lord Farquaad. So Shrek strikes a deal: I’ll get your homes back, if you give me my home back!
But when Shrek and Farquaad meet, the Lord strikes a deal of his own: He’ll give the fairy-tale characters their homes back, if Shrek rescues Princess Fiona.
Shrek obliges, yet finds something appealing – something strange and different – about this pretty princess. He likes her…a lot. But why does she always run off when the sun sets?
See interview on p7.
The Fureys
Thursday 12th May @7.30pm. Tickets £23
Legends of Irish music, The Fureys, renowned for their hit songs I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet 16, The Green Fields Of France, The Old Man, Red Rose Café, From Clare To Here, Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway, Leaving Nancy, Steal Away etc return for their fifth concert here on Thursday 12th May.
GO NOW! The Music of The Moody Blues
Saturday 14th May @7.30pm. Tickets £24.50
An opportunity for fans to experience this timeless music live, in a tribute to the greatest classic rock band of a generation and Rock and Roll Hall Of Famers, The Moody Blues.
Gordy Marshall toured and recorded with The Moody Blues for 25 years and together with Mick Wilson (lead singer of 10CC for 20 years) they present a super-group of world class musicians, singers and songwriters and meticulously recreate the elegance of a Moody Blues concert.
In this show, all the classic hits are celebrated, including Nights in White Satin, Go Now, Tuesday Afternoon, Legend of a Mind (Timothy Leary’s Dead), I Know You’re Out There Somewhere, Question, Isn’t Life Strange, plus Forever Autumn and a show-stealing rendition of Eve of the War from Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds.
Jive Talkin’ present
The Bee Gees
Saturday 21st May @ 7.30pm. Tickets £21
The original and best Bee Gees tribute band is back in Frome by popular demand.
Prepare to be amazed as the timeless repertoire of the Bee Gees is brought to life with such stunning authenticity and heart-felt sincerity, that you will feel as if you are at a real Bee Gees concert. This stunning 7 piece ensemble is fronted by real-life family members Darren, Gary and Jack Simmons making for an unrivalled vocal harmony blend.
Jive Talkin’ deliver a powerhouse performance that is charged with emotion to produce a show unlike any other, to create a truly nostalgic journey through our most treasured musical memories.
This show will take you on an emotional journey from tender orchestrated ‘60s classics such as Massachusetts and Words, to the ‘70s disco classics such as Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive and Tragedy. An unforgettable evening that will have you both reaching for your handkerchiefs and dancing in the aisles.
Please visit www.frome memorialtheatre.org.uk for more details or to book tickets, or call 013734 62795.