Tribute shows and a new theatre company - pick of what's on in Halifax in the next few days
Rock to Meatloaf anthems and Tina Turner classics as two shows hit the stage of the Victoria Theatre, Halifax, this week – plus a chance to see a new theatre company at the Playhouse.
Paradise Found: UK’s Ultimate Meat Loaf Theatre Rock Show
Victoria Theatre, Halifax, Friday January 19 at 7.30pm
The opening night of the UK tour.
The new production, promises the ultimate Meat Loaf theatre rock experience.
Paradise Found is a high-octane, two-hour journey through the legendary discography of one of rock’s most famous figures.
The all-star headline band features world-class musicians whose collective resumes include touring and performing with the likes of Brian May, Jimmy Page, Tony Iommi and Meat Loaf’s ong-term collaborator Patti Russo.
Audiences can expect singalong anthems, including:
Bat Out Of Hell
You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth
Modern Girl
Out Of The Frying Pan (And Into The Fire)
Dead Ringer For Love.
Tickets: 01422 351158 and https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/paradise-found
What’s Love Got to Do With It?
Victoria Theatre, Halifax, Saturday January 17 at 7.30pm
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of high-energy, feel-good rock and soul in the tribute to Tina Turner.
The show delivers showstopping performances of Proud Mary, River Deep – Mountain High, Simply The Best, Private Dancer, Nutbush City Limits and many more.
Stepping into Tina’s heels is Holly Bannis, the daughter of Greg Bannis, former lead singer of Hot Chocolate. Holly’s rise to centre stage is as inspiring as it is exciting.
Growing up in a musical family, Holly honed her craft for over 10 years performing semi-professionally before an audition on ITV’s Starstruck changed her life.
“I had to audition as three of my musical icons, and Tina was an obvious choice for me. During lockdown, I studied her performances obsessively, getting into her moves, her walk, and her energy.”
It wasn’t long before the team behind What’s Love Got To Do With It? noticed Holly’s raw talent and passion. Initially cast as a backing singer and understudy, Holly stepped into the spotlight, making the lead role her own and earning standing ovations.
Tickets: 01422 351158 and https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/paradise-found
Second Wave
The Playhouse, Halifax, Tuesday January 20 and Wednesday January 21 at 7.30pm
Halifax Thespians present two one-act plays in the Studio bar.
Dock Brief by John Mortimer presented in association with Concorde Theatricals and Roy Brown- The Bard of Margate by Derek Webb, in association with Stagescripts Ltd They are two directed and rehearsed, Book-in-hand performances by Second Wave, Halifax Thespians’ new section.
Tickets: £10 to £12 from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Victoria Theatre, Halifax, Friday January 23
Last year marked the 40th anniversary of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, who, from humble beginnings in small rooms above old pubs, took the world by storm with its off-beat humour and four-stringed virtuosity.
They are still thrilling audiences with their all-singing, all-strumming, full throttle, foot-stomping concerts. There are no drums, pianos, backing tracks, guitars, or banjos, no pitch shifters or electronic trickery – just the astonishing revelation afforded by the rich orchestration of differently tuned ukuleles and dynamic vocals.
There is something for everyone in this unique programme of classical, pop, punk, funk, fisco, bluegrass and metal.
Tickets: 01422 351158 and https://www.victoriatheatre.co.uk/paradise-found