Pop classics aplenty come to life at tribute shows in Retford
Fans of the Beatles, Frankie Valli, the Eagles and Take That are in for a treat with an array of tribute shows taking to the stage at the Majestic Theatre in Retford in the new year.
The Upbeat Beatles play at the venue on Saturday January 24. Known for their sheer joy and energy, the band will take music lovers on a journey through the earth-shattering sounds of the Fab Four. Expect the likes of She Loves You, Hey Jude, Let It Be, Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields Forever, Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds and many more. The show takes you through the Fab Four’s long and winding road from the early Cavern days through Beatlemania to Sgt Pepper to Abbey Road.
Frankie The Concert takes place on Friday February 6. Stephen James, as original Jersey Boy Frankie Valli, leads anine-piece band, featuring a horn section. That famous falsetto accompanied by slick harmonies is recreated with respect and love for the music that dominated two decades. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons scored number ones with Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like A Man, December 1963 (Oh, What A Night) and Rag Doll and had 20 top ten hits. They sold 150 million records worldwide and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Talon - The Best of Eagles heads to Retford on Saturday February 14. The seven-piece tribute act have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK, with a set including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin’ Eyes, Life In The Fast Lane and many more. Eagles songwriter Jack Tempchin said of them: “Talon perform the songs of the Eagles with reverence and super talent.”
And The Take That Experience hit the stage on Thursday February 19. As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK's number one boy band, The Take That Experience mark over a decade together. Expect top vocal performances, replica costumes and classic dance routines, along with songs from the ‘90s through to the present, including smash hits Pray, Relight My Fire, Patience, Shine, These Days and Giants. The show also features a solo set from "Robbie Williams", who brings alive firm fan favourite songs Angels, Rock DJ, Candy and Let Me Entertain You. Take That’s original manager Nigel Martin Smith called the tribute act “the closest thing to Take That”.
Visit majesticretford.org to book.