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Flash: A Tribute to Queen is a sensational homage to one of the greatest rock bands in history, Queen. Formed in 2015 by a group of dedicated musicians with an unwavering passion for the iconic rock legends, Flash has taken the world by storm with their electrifying performances and authentic renditions of Queen's timeless classics. Capturing the essence of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor, Flash consists of four incredibly talented musicians who bring Queen's music to life on stage. Claudio taking on the role of the legendary Freddie Mercury, mesmerizes audiences with his commanding stage presence and pitch-perfect vocals. Nathan effortlessly channels Brian May's signature guitar solos, while Daniel and John groove with precision and power, emulating the rhythmic heartbeat of Queen's original line-up. Flash has gained a reputation for their attention to detail, recreating Queen's live performances with stunning accuracy, from the iconic costumes to the legendary instruments. Their dedication to perfection has earned them a loyal following of Queen enthusiasts who can't get enough of their electrifying shows. Over the years, Flash has toured extensively, captivating audiences at sold-out venues and festivals across the globe. Their performances are a magical journey through Queen's illustrious catalogue, featuring classics like Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, Radio Ga Ga, and many more. The bands commitment to delivering an authentic Queen experience has made them a sought-after act for both die-hard Queen fans and music lovers of all ages. Whether you're a lifelong Queen aficionado or a newcomer to their music, Flash: A Tribute to Queen promises an unforgettable night of rock 'n' roll, nostalgia, and the timeless magic of Queen. Join them on a musical voyage that pays tribute to the legendary band's extraordinary legacy, keeping the spirit of Queen alive for generations to come.

Chuckl. proudly presents Halstead Comedy Club at the Empire Theatre. Join us as we bring you some of the biggest names in comedy, hand-picked artists you’re sure to love, and stars of tomorrow you’re yet to discover. Tonight’s lineup includes the sensational Joe Thomas Following the success of The Inbetweeners (and the two eponymous films that followed) Joe starred as Kingsley in all four series of Fresh Meat, and as George in Chickens, which he also co-wrote. Most recently Joe starred as Nick in the 2018 feature film The Festival and as Martin Lavender in the BBC2 sitcom White Gold, alongside Ed Westwick and James Buckley. Joe is also a regular on the stand-up circuit, delighting audiences up and down the country, while also trying to persuade them he’s not actually a teenage boy’ Joining Joe is Angelos Epithemiou Unwitting star of Shooting Stars (BBC2), Dave’s One Night Stand and Channel 4’s The Angelos Epithemiou Show, cult favourite Angelos Epithemiou takes a giant leap into the spotlight yet again in this shambolic, weird and wonderful show. Think Little Britain meets Vic and Bob meets a smattering of Ivan Brackenbury and then lower your expectations and get on board.

Angelos Epithemiou is the creation of critically acclaimed performer, Dan Renton Skinner, who has starred in such blockbuster films as The Spy Who Dumped Me, High Rise, and Swallows and Amazons for BBC Films and such TV serial-classics as The Tracy Ullman Show, Friday Night Dinner, and The Wrong Mans. Sit back, enjoy the show and get ready to laugh like your socks off! This is stand up at its best! Make sure you book your tickets early to avoid missing out. Please note lineup may be subject to change.

Christopher Wheeldon, Artistic Associate of The Royal Ballet, created his adaptation of Shakespeare’s late romance The Winter’s Tale for The Royal Ballet in 2014. It received ecstatic praise at its premiere, acclaimed by critics and audiences alike for its intelligent and emotionally powerful storytelling through exquisite dance. With striking designs by Bob Crowley and atmospheric music by Joby Talbot, The Winter’s Tale is widely considered a modern ballet classic The story follows the destruction of a marriage through consuming jealousy, the abandonment of a child, and a seemingly hopeless love. Yet, through remorse and regret – and the apparent miracle of a statue coming to life – the ending is uplifting as it brings forgiveness and reconciliation. The two lands between which the drama unfolds are vividly portrayed in movement, sound and image. The Sicilia of King Leontes grows in threatening coolness and darkness, while the Bohemia of King Polixenes is a pastoral idyll of lyricism and sun-saturated colour.

Carmen declares that any man she loves should beware. However, even she is unprepared for what will happen when she decides to seduce Don José, an army corporal who initially appears uninterested in her charms. Don José soon abandons his sweetheart Micaëla and his army job for Carmen, and joins her and her smuggler friends in the mountains. But Carmen quickly wearies of Don José's possessiveness. When she turns her attentions to the dashing toreador Escamillo, Don José's jealousy erupts into violence.

The peaceful village of Bebko is alive with joyous celebrations. Suddenly, under attack, everything changes forever. Three siblings, Leto, Mati and Tana, must embark on perilous journeys in order to survive. Message In A Bottle is a spectacular dance-theatre show from five-time Olivier Award nominee, Kate Prince, inspired by and set to the iconic hits of 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting, including Every Breath You Take, Roxanne, Walking On The Moon and more. With a mix of exhilarating dance styles, high-energy footwork and breath-taking athleticism, Message In A Bottle tells a unifying and uplifting story of humanity and hope. Message In A Bottle is the latest masterpiece from the ground-breaking creator behind West End hits Some Like it Hip Hop, Into the Hoods, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (choreography) and SYLVIA (Old Vic), and features the astonishing talents of dance storytelling powerhouse, ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company.

S SEEN AT CHRISTMAS ON BBC TV “THE KEMPS - ALL GOLD”. Step back into the iconic era of the 80s and experience the ultimate tribute to Spandau Ballet – "So True”. Get ready for an electrifying journey down memory lane, as “So True” transports you to the golden age of New Wave and Synth-Pop at the heart of the 80s. Immerse yourself in the unmistakable sounds of Spandau Ballet’s hits: ‘Gold’, ‘True’, ‘To Cut A Long Story Short’, ‘I’ll Fly For You’, ‘Highly Strung’, ‘Communication’, ‘Through The Barricades’, ‘Chant Number 1’, ‘Lifeline’, ‘Only When You Leave’ and much, much more. This tribute delivers an evening of pure musical nostalgia. So let the music take you back in time. Don't miss out on this brilliant evening of Spandau Ballet – "So True" at The Empire Theatre, Halstead. This is not just a tribute; it's a celebration of an unforgettable musical era. Join the thousands who have enjoyed an evening with "So True" and book your tickets now. Trailers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvUG-TH0q94 www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j48HMiU3g8 So True (formerly Spandau Too) met with legendary front man Tony Hadley, shown here with Ian. https://youtu.be/mKob_uguapA Reviews: https://www.spandautoo.com/ “Sounds exactly like Tony!” - Gary Kemp, Founder Spandau Ballet “He’s the audio image of Tony Hadley” - Andy Smith, ELO Again Tribute "To be fair, I never thought I would hear these songs again live, I know Tony sings a few but that's not the same. They have the makings of a fine tribute career" - Nick Baker, Music Critic “You guys are the world’s best Spandau Ballet Tribute” - Bob. P. (Music producer) “This sounds very, very much like him… when I closed my eyes, I could hear Tony Hadley” - Helen R. “It could be Tony himself xx impressed!” - Clare B “Amazing voice so close to original maybe spot on.” - Josie T. “Wow! Close your eyes and that could be Tony Hadley. Fantastic voice” - Miriam W. “Great… thought it WAS Tony Hadley. Hope you do well guys” - Debbie G. “Amazing sound and excellent vocals…perfectly chosen musicians.” Mike R. “I absolutely love this group.” Betty C.

Lee Hurst Sweet Sorted Lovely - The Tour Saturday 5th October 2024 Doors open 6:30pm Show start time 7:30pm Tickets £21 Lee Hurst is back on the road in his first national stand-up comedy tour in 6 years. “A premier division act.” Chortle Lee guarantees what he does best, a night of big laughs. He will be bringing you up to date with what’s going on in his life as well as his own observations on things. Mostly he will be taking a positive spin and arguing for people to always take the micky to make the world a more fun place to be in. You’ve seen the rest, it’s time to see one of the best. Age restriction: 18+

THE most AUTHENTIC Commitments Tribute Band “THE COMMITTED” was formed in 2005 by Neal Hargreaves and has been turning into the world’s No’1 Commitments Tribute Band ever since! The Committed boast a full 9 or 10 piece line up with brass section and three female vocalists, as anything less would simply take away from the original sound. Lead singer Neal, not only looks like Andrew Strong back in the day but sounds remarkably like him too! Neal is often mistaken for Andrew Strong at many of their gigs and especially throughout Ireland, where the band are becoming more and more popular and perform at such lively and well known venues as “The Old Oak”, “Bar SoHo”, “East Village” Cork and “Quays” in Galway. The Committed has also performed for many years at the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival and has headlined the festival HQ at The Metropole, Cork, to a capacity audience. No other Commitments Tribute has the same look, sound and feel of authenticity as THE COMMITTED. “Be’jesus, an awesome band with amazing sounds” - Belfast Tribune “Feck, they are brilliant!” - Dublin Times

The RETRO Rock Show - The Greatest Rock Songs and Power Ballads! Get ready to be transported back in time to when iconic rock songs ruled MTV and Power ballads graced the airways! Critically acclaimed The RETRO Rock Show delivers an experience like no other. With a carefully chosen set list spanning 3 decades, a band of well known pro musicians on the live music scene, all complimented by the soaring powerhouse vocals of the BBC’s The Voice herself, Kerry O’Dowd! From the moment the lights go up and the band hit the stage you'll be taken on a musical RETRO journey featuring songs by Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Starship, Van Halen, Heart, Roxette, Whitesnake, Def Leppard, Toto, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Rainbow, and many more! This family friendly show is not to be missed. With audience interaction and every song delivered with passion, energy and charisma, you will be on your feet singing, dancing and be left cheering for more. Get your tickets while you can and catch the Retro Rock show as their 2024 tour trail blazes across the UK.

Throughout the course of their musical union, the members of The Silhouettes have won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life. Performing at a variety of venues and making countless public appearances all the while recording new song versions, this talented Tribute Band has earned the admiration and affection of critics and fans alike. An evening of Shadows hits and hits they wrote for Cliff Richard are all featured in this evening of musical nostalgia. Stephen Foster of BBC Radio Suffolk and Radio Caroline had this to say. "Featuring four of this county’s leading musicians, The Silhouettes have spent much of this year working on both the audio and visual aspects of one of the most influential pop groups of all time. The Shadows were held in high esteem by their fellow musicians and millions of fans worldwide so The Silhouettes have been sure to get it right. After all, if you can’t do a job properly, then don’t do it at all. A few week’s back Paul Gardner, Gary Nunn, Peter Riches and Sandy Sutherland unveiled their heartfelt project at the Summertime Ipswich event on the town’s waterfront. Their debut performance as The Silhouettes went down extremely well with the audience who were treated to superbly executed renditions of some of the greatest pop records ever made. The Shadows were very much of their time. Their impeccable playing inspired budding guitarists galore and with Hank Marvin’s trademark guitar sound to the fore they dominated the charts for several years. The band had something of a second coming in the 1970s, even representing the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1975. The Shadows were the complete package. For that reason, putting a tribute band together requires attention to detail and dedication to the cause. The Silhouettes have both those qualities in abundance." Meet The Silhouettes Gary 'Guitar' Nunn. Lead Guitar and Vocals. I started learning to play guitar when I was about 10 years old. My father played the guitar and was always sitting in the front room playing Shadows songs and I thought I can do that. I borrowed an Acoustic guitar from my friend and sat in my bedroom all day until I could play Apache by The Shadows. After that I started learning everything I listened to, even adverts on the tv. Over the years I have played in various parts of the world with numerous bands including Adam Faiths band The Roulettes, The Andre de Moller Band, Eclipse, Just Blues and more recently, The Martells. It feels like I have come full circle now. Pete Riches. Bass Guitar and Vocals. The first 'proper' concert I went to was the Cliff Richard Show at the London Palladium in 1971. On the bill was Marvin Welch & Farrer. I knew then I wanted to play guitar. I emptied my building society account and bought my first one. I went for lessons at school, not realising they only taught classical guitar. It took me five years to get to Grade 5, time spent wanting to be Hank Marvin rather than Segovia. After University it was a succession of rock and pop covers bands. When Covid hit I thought i had probably had enough and started looking at other ways to amuse myself. Then out of the blue, Sandy called and asked if I'd be interested in playing bass for The Silhouettes. I thought this was the one thing I'd never done and would be enough to persuade me to keep going. I'm so very glad he called. The year spent getting the show ready has been a blast and now we are gigging, it is wonderful. The road ahead looks very exciting. Sandy Sutherland. Drums and Vocals. I started playing the drums at the age of 15 when we formed a band with school friends. As time went on from the age of 17 to 21 I played with several very good local bands before taking the big step of turning professional. My pro career lasted over 13 to 14 years during this time not only touring in several countries but getting to play with some of the best bands from the UK and America, gaining loads of experience working in backing bands as well as touring as part of established units. Some of the venues I have played in include The 2i’s coffee bar, lots of the 60’s stars were discovered there as well as The Top Ten and Star Clubs in Hamburg, also toured Germany, France, Norway, Sweden, Italy, and Spain,as well as the length and width of Great Britain plus two stints on the cruise ships. After the pro years I joined The Martells and played with them for 16 years until we all went our separate ways. Then after working as a stand in for a while joined up with The Andre De Moller blues band this lasted for about three years. Then came Just Blues, the last band I worked with until the reforming of The Martells. It’s been quite a ride and it is not over yet. Paul Gardner. Rythmn Guitar and Lead Vocals. I have had lots of experience playing in bands since the age of 14. First influenced and prompted to learn guitar by hearing Hank Marvin and The Shadows back in the 60's together with the likes of Buddy Holly, The Hollies, The Searchers and The Everly Brothers. I have also had a successful solo career both at home and abroad. During my travels throughout the world I have enjoyed entertaining and meeting people from different cultures eg India, Thailand, The Maldives and Europe. My acoustic guitar is my travelling companion together with his wife of course and it has been so much fun with music being an international language. My childrern are all musical and in the past had a family harmony band. I joined The Silhouettes about a year ago and it feels great to be performing with these guys. I feel that my musical career has come full circle.

ANOTHER FANTASTIC SHOW - The Ultimate Tribute to Beautiful Boogie Boy Marc Bolan, RETURNS with support act TRextasy return for another year for another fantastic show.. T-REXTASY are the only band to have been authorised and endorsed by Marc Bolan’s Catalogue Management, are now officially recognised as the world’s No.1 group dedicated to the greatest glam rocker of them all, Marc Bolan of T.Rex. With their uncanny doppelganger lead singer and lead guitarist, Danielz, T.Rextasy perform a powerful and mesmerising presentation of Marc Bolan’s rock and pop anthems.