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Smash-hit cult musical The Rocky Horror Show storms into Sheffield next week where The Darling Buds of May star Philip Franks will play the narrator. The show features Strictly Come Dancing champion Joanne Clifton as Janet, a1 singer Ben Adams as Brad and Stephen Webb as the mad scientist turned sweet transvestite Frank.Kristian Lavercombe reprises his role as Riff Raff, after more than 1300 performances around the world.The Rocky Horror Show runs at Sheffield Lyceum from February 18 to 23. For tickets, click hereYou can catch the show at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal from August 28 to September 1 where Blue singer and Hollyoaks actor Duncan James plays Frank.Duncan, who starred in Jack and the Beanstalk at Derby Arena last Christmas, said: “Frank is such an iconic role, it’s an honour to be able to play him and a role that I have always wanted to do.”For tickets, click here REVIEW: Orwellian-style The Department of Distractions at Sheffield’s … [Read more...] about Get ready to do the Time Warp again in The Rocky Horror Show

Erja Lyytinen will be performing at The Greystones, Sheffield, on March 21. Since first entering a recording studio some 15 years ago, singer/guitarist Erja has become a bona fide star in her homeland of Finland and a fixture on the international music scene. Rooted in both traditional and modern blues, she successfully blends styles like jazz, pop, soul and rock into a sound all her own. Piano ace to wow audience at RCH … [Read more...] about Star turn Erja has Sheffield gig lined up

GRAEME COUSINS talks to renowned Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins ahead of two scheduled visits to Belfast – one in her role as Songs of Praise presenter and another to entertain her fans in the Waterfront Hall As a singer of Christian faith, mezzo soprano Katherine Jenkins is relishing her role as a presenter on BBC’s Songs of Praise. And as a world renowned touring performer, the Welsh songstress is living beyond her wildest dreams. She said: “I definitely think my faith has played a role in my career. I learnt to sing in church. “Our family always attended church, my mum was one of the Sunday School teachers and I became a member of the choir when I was seven.“I used to sing two Thursdays a week and then do choir practice. It was a really big part of my childhood. “When I left Neath to go and study at the Royal Academy of Music up until that point all the singing I had done was church music.” The 38-year-old said: “I’ve sung … [Read more...] about Katherine Jenkins: Going to church from age of four made me the singer I am today

Adam Kay is to perform at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall on February 25. The award-winning comedian shares entries from his diaries as a junior doctor in this evening of stand-up and music. A sell-out show at the Edinburgh Fringe and in the West End 2018, the accompanying book, This is Going to Hurt, is a Sunday Times bestseller, and is being turned into a major BBC series.Copies will be available to purchase and for signature after the performance.For more, see www.trch.co.uk Catch cult musical when it comes to the area … [Read more...] about Comedian Adam performs hit show in Nottingham

Faith - The George Michael Legacy is a new show which celebrates one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time. Touring to Chesterfield’s Winding Wheel on March 1, the production brings to life 35 years of hits from George’s glittering career.Fans will be dancing in the aisles to hits from the early days with Wham! to George’s successful solo career including Freedom, Club Tropicana, Outside and Careless Whisper.Tickets £26.20. Call 01246 345222 or go to the website Here’s where you can see the bands playing in Derbyshire … [Read more...] about George Michael’s hits drive tribute show