What’s hot at the White Rock
HOT’s Paul Way-Rider takes a look at some of the offerings coming up in February and beyond at the White Rock Theatre (WRT).
Mercury -Sunday 3 February 7.30pm
Celebrating 20 years on the road in 2019, Mercury are well established as one of the world’s most authentic tributes to Freddie Mercury and Queen.
This dynamic theatre production emulates the charismatic appeal of one of rock’s most flamboyant front men, recreating the distinctive Queen experience.
The outstanding delivery of Joseph Lee Jackson as Freddie Mercury and the intricate guitar work of Glenn Scrimshaw as Brian May are backed by a driving rhythm section, well crafted harmonies and state-of-the-art production.
Among the Queen hits to be performed will be Bohemian Rhapsody,
Radio Ga Ga, We Are The Champions, We Will Rock You.
More info and book tickets here
Gag House Comedy Night -Friday 8 February 8.00pm
Gag House Comedy Superstars is making its debut in Hastings. A night of comedy with acts that will be familiar to you from shows such as Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Sunday Night at the Palladium. rister. Compared by Mark Dolan,
The headliner for the evening is Lee Nelson. Lee is an English comedian best known for performing both on the stand-up circuit and in comedy television series. TV credits include Live at the Apollo (BBC1), Al Murray’s Multiple Personality Disorder (ITV1) and Sunday Night at The Palladium (ITV). Performing alongside him will be Lee Nelson, Stephen Bailey and Jen B.
The night will be expertly compered by Mark Dolan, a highly skilled comedian, broadcaster and writer.
Joining Mark and Lee will be Stephen Bailey, from ITV1’s Zoe Ball On Saturday & Sunday, and Jen Brister, a stand up comedian, writer and actor who regularly performs on the UK and international comedy circuit and has appeared on TV’s Live at the Apollo.
More info and book tickets here
Dead Ringer For Love -Friday 15 February 7.30pm
The Meat Loaf songbook is performed by Craig Halford and his band. Craig has appeared on Stars in Their Eyesand Channel 4’s The Last Leg wowing fans on stage and screen. A full two hours of rock and theatrics from the ultimate tribute to Meat Loaf.
More info and book tickets here
Twirlywoos Live -Monday 18 March 1.30pm & Tuesday 19 March 4.30pm
The debut live tour from the hit childrens show. Expect mischief, music and plenty of surprises with inventive puppetry. The show promises a cast full of favourite characters.
More info and book tickets here
Sounds of the 60s Live with Tony Blackburn
Saturday 30 March 7.30pm
Famed DJ and musical icon, Tony Blackburn presents the Sounds of the 60’s UK tour. See Tony live with stories of his career and the BBC Sounds of the 60’s All-star band and singers performing the biggest hits from an outstanding decade in music!
More info and book tickets here
Blood Brothers -12 to 16 November (check website for times)
Bill Kenwright’s multi-award winning production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone.
It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, The score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.
More info and book tickets here
For details of all shows coming up at the White Rock Theatre click here.
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