What’s HOT at The White Rock

HOT’s Paul Way-Rider takes a look at some of the shows coming up in the next few weeks at the White Rock Theatre.

From The Jam, with Bruce Foxton and special guests The Vapors Thursday 15 September

From the Jam are celebrating Sound Affects, the fifth studio album by The Jam, by performing it in full plus more classics by The Jam. Sound Affects reached no. 2 in the UK charts and featured two of the band’s best-loved singles Start! and That’s Entertainment. From The Jam features the original Jam member, Bruce Foxton, along with Russell Hastings, who will be performing all the Jam’s greatest hits. More info and tickets

 

Complete Madness Sunday 18 September

Relive the madness of Madness! A sensational theatre extravaganza featuring the amazing talents of this five-piece band who will take you on a musical journey through the story of one of Britain’s most memorable, visual and fun bands.

Complete with crazy costumes, comedy and chirpy banter, Complete Madness invite you to their House of Fun. More info and tickets

 

G4 Live in Concert Wednesday 21 September

The UK’s No.1 classical vocal quartet are back with another exhilarating tour – G4 LIVE.

After they started their career back in 2004 on the first series of the X-Factor, G4 continue to blow people away, year after year, with their unique style and vocal harmonies which are incomparable to any other. With five sell-out Christmas tours in consecutive years, G4 are thrilled to be returning to theatres in 2022 with their classic hits Bohemian Rhapsody, My Way, Nessun Dorma and Creep, plus recent heart-stopping tracks from their latest G4 Love Songs album. More info and tickets

 

Justin Hayward in concert Friday 23 September

Justin Hayward’s voice and music have been heard the world over as the vocalist, lead guitarist and composer for the Moody Blues. The band has sold 55 million albums and received numerous awards. Their hits include the masterful Nights in White Satin, Tuesday Afternoon, Question, The Voice plus other classic, era and genre-defining songs. These compositions laid the foundation for the incredible success story of the Moody Blues as well as Hayward’s solo work. More info and tickets

 

Legend – The Music of Bob Marley  Saturday 24 September

An evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show. Combining superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship, a supremely talented cast recreate the timeless hits Could You Be Loved, Is This Love, One Love, No Woman No Cry, Three Little Birds, Jammin’, Buffalo Soldier, Stir It Up, Get Up Stand Up, Exodus, Waiting in Vain, Satisfy My Soul, Iron Lion Zion, I Shot the Sheriff and many more reggae classics. More info and tickets

 

Midge Ure: The Voice and Visions tour Tuesday 27 September

Midge Ure and Band Electronica are delighted to return to the road in 2022 with the Voice and Visions tour, celebrating 40 years since the release of Ultravox’s Rage In Eden and Quartet albums.

At the start of 1981, Ultravox were laying their claim to be one of the defining acts of the ‘80s following the global success of hit Vienna and a series of top-selling albums. Transporting fans back to the decade of electronics, experimentation, synthesizers and great song writing, the album’s highlights will be showcased alongside landmark hits from Ure’s incredible back catalogue. More info and tickets

 

ELO Again Friday 30 September

ELO Again are back with their Re-Discovery Tour, celebrating the music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra. They give you a dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like back in their heyday, the whole experience professionally re-enacted with great sound reproduction, light show and visual effects. More info and tickets

 

Showaddywaddy Saturday 1 October
Showaddywaddy, one of the all-time great rock and roll bands,  are celebrating their 50th anniversary. Expect to hear hits Under The Moon of Love, Three Steps to Heaven, Hey Rock and Roll, When, Blue Moon, Pretty Little Angel Eyes, and many more. More info and tickets

 

 

Jason Manford: Like Me Wednesday 5 October
It’s been a busy few years for Jason Manford since his last smash-hit stand-up show, but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. Like Me is Jason’s latest comic offering set to hit the road, and is sure to be “expert observational comedy” (The Guardian) mixed with “comic gold“ (Mail on Sunday).  More info and tickets

 

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