80s Night with Johnny 2 Bad

Johnny2Bad aka (J2B) are an 8 piece band from Birmingham, UK, who perform the music of UK Reggae legends UB40 (endorsed by Ali Campbell himself ), presenting their spectacular, electrifying high energy live shows with a Unique twist, doing all the Hits and Classics, including: Here I Am, Homely Girl, Happens Again, Kingston Town, Baby Come Back, Can't Help Falling in Love, Red Red Wine, Cherry oh Baby, One in Ten, Food for Thought, and much more..

This event dance style event is presented by Soul Promotions. Strictly 18+

The American Four Tops Show

Direct from the USA, Soul Satisfaction’s AMERICAN FOUR TOPS show has been travelling internationally bringing all the sweet soul music and the Motown magic to their audiences.

With powerful vocals, splendid harmonies and the high stepping dance routines, you will be taken on a journey through all the hits of the Four Tops, Reach Out, Baby I Need Your Loving, Walk Away Renee, Same Old Song, Loco in Acalpulco, Standing In the Shadow, Bernadette along with other classic hits from the golden era including songs from the Temptations, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Marvin Gaye, Ben E King and many more Motown and soul legends. You will be dancing all night long! Soul Satisfaction guaranteed! So get ready, cos here they come!

When You’re Smiling

Neil Sands and his wonderful West End cast are back with a brand new spirit lifting afternoon of marvellous musical memories described as “Like A Ray Of Musical Sunshine” spreading enough happiness and joy to lift the spirits of the nation.

This delightful trip down Memory Lane is especially produced to help you forget you’re worries and give everyone a shot of sparkling nostalgia with over 60 of your all-time favourite songs from the Fabulous 40s, the Rocking 50s and the Swinging 60s and Sensational 70s along with best loved sing a longs, ever popular show tunes, and much more. All mixed with stunning costumes, amazing voices, and the heartwarming atmosphere that is the signature of Neil’s productions.

This show and is guaranteed to send you home with a smile on your face, a song on your lips and a glow in your heart, as we all join together for an afternoon of music, laughter, and happy memories.

Luther

The World’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice’ experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever written, fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his 10-piece band

“Never Too Much”, “ Here and Now “, “Give Me the Reason”, ”I Really didn't mean it”, ” Stop to Love”, “So Amazing”, ”The Best Things in Life Are Free”, ” Always and Forever”, ” Endless Love”, ”Ain’t No stoppin’ Us Now”, “Your Secret Love”, “Shine”, “The Closer I Get To You”, “Love The One You’re With”, ”Any Love”, “Superstar”, “Until You Come Back to Me”, ”Dance with My Father” and many many more.

The Bootleg Shadows

It’s hard to believe it’s over 60 years since Hank B Marvin, Bruce Welch, Jet Harris and Tony Meehan recorded Apache. This was the monster hit that launched the Shadows instrumental career and founded a nation of bespectacled guitarists dreaming of acquiring their very own Fender Stratocaster, so we are delighted to welcome ‘The Bootleg Shadows’ back by popular demand to Telford Theatre.

With their immaculate appearance, synchronised dance movements and clean, pure melodic sound, the Shadows chalked up 35 hits of their own (not counting another 33 hits with Cliff Richard), giving them more hits than any other British group and securing them a unique place in the annals of popular music. 

‘The Bootleg Shadows’ perform a show that encompasses the Shadows amazing career from 1960 up until the early 80s.Including All the hits and popular “Cliff”  vocals including some surprises!

Concert audiences are invited to relive fantastic hits such as Apache, Foot Tapper, Man of Mystery, Atlantis, Wonderful Land, Kon Tiki, Don't Cry for Me Argentina, FBI plus many, many more.

In the company of Geoff, Keith, Tony, Tim and Binks the audience is taken on a tour of the Shadows career, with plenty of humour to make it a night out to remember. For anyone who loves the sounds of the 60's – and enjoys a few laughs on the way – ‘The Bootleg Shadows’ perform a unique tribute that has audiences humming the tunes and doing the Shadows famous 'walk' long after they have left the theatre. 

 

Money For Nothing

Money for Nothing was formed in 2000 as a tribute to one of the world’s premier rock bands – Dire Straits. The abundant energy and the excellence and musicality of their performance makes Money For Nothing a “must see” for any rock enthusiast or Dire Straits fan. The line-up features top-class and experienced musicians that make this band a worthy tribute to Dire Straits. The band have studied Dire Straits in great depth to re-create their tribute to be as close as possible to the real thing and a respectful tribute to their idol and guitar legend.

The Money For Nothing stage show has been performed all over Britain and the world, at all types of venues & events – from music festivals, theatres and venues. 2010 saw them headline the main night on Europes Biggest Tribute Festival. The band have also had the pleasure of performing as show opener for the legendary Roy Wood on part of his Theatre Tour. Sept 2011 saw them take their show to India to perform at a sell-out concert where they headlined an event held at one of Bangalore’s largest Amphitheatres. Their special appearance was featured in the world’s largest selling English-language daily newspaper, The Times of India.

Dire Straits are one of the best bands to ever come out of the UK, they have sold in excess of 120 million albums worldwide and were the UK’s first stadium rock band. Their best selling album Brothers in Arms was an international blockbuster selling over 30 million copies and becoming the fourth best selling album in UK chart history. Brothers In Arms was also the first ever CD single, and the first ever album to sell over one million copies on CD. Dire Straits also won numerous awards including, three Brit Awards, four Grammys and two MTV Music Video Awards, and in 2009 they were awarded the Music Heritage Award.

The Doris Day Story

This beautiful production from the producer and director of The award-winning Eva Cassidy Story is an expose of the life Doris Day.

Though her on screen persona was full of romance and secret love, the real story was much more dramatic. With video projection, a swinging jazz band and impeccable vocals, The Doris Day Story is a compelling musical journey through her life, incorporating some of greatest songs: Love Me Or Leave Me, Perhaps Perhaps, Pillow Talk, Black Hills Of Dakota and Move Over Darling, to name a but few. This production charts her life as a Jazz-singer to an idol of the silver screen, and beyond… come on and take a Sentimental Journey down memory lane.

It’s magic!

Let Me Entertain You

Telford Theatre is pleased to welcome the incredible stage production Let Me Entertain You. If you have seen the show before then you will know to buy tickets early and expect an incredible atmospheric night of entertainment.

Be captivated by the world of our greatest pop star Robbie Williams in this full stage production, celebrating the music of our UK born icon with huge stage sets, a host of talented musicians, state of the art video and that hint of Robbie magic.

Playing the part of Robbie Williams, JK has been recognised as the greatest tribute to Robbie Williams throughout the world and has toured 22 countries playing to audiences of more than 3 million in 20 years and has appeared on over 30 TV shows throughout the world including ITV, BBC and MTV. His look, voice and charisma are second to none.

The show will transport you to the famous Robbie Williams show at Knebworth over to the Royal Albert hall swing show and back to Robbie’s most recent tour.

The show has had the pleasure of having star guest duets in the past, one being Robbie Williams’ father who has toured and performed duets with Robbie on 3 world tours. This duet featured on the show’s DVD.

Tickets sell quickly; so for your chance to see the most spectacular stage production celebrating the music of the most awarded UK artist in history, then book now!

Lipstick On Your Collar

Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn't touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax – you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s!

From the birth of Rock n Roll through to the Beat Group sounds of the British Invasion and beyond, the show is packed with over forty hits from the likes of Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Ronettes, Cliff Richard, Cilla Black and many more.

Performed by a full live band, featuring some of the country's top musicians, this incredible show features excellent vocals, tight harmonies and an infectious sense of fun.

Dancing in the aisles is strictly compulsory so bring your dancing shoes and let the good times roll!

The Diana Ross Story

Theatre audiences prepare to be taken on a spellbinding journey visiting one of the greatest musical stories ever told.

A chronological history of hits from a career culminating in over 100 million record sales fronted by 2 international Diana Ross performers Cheri Jade (The Supremes) and Tameka Jackson (Solo Career).

‘Where Did Our Love Go’, ‘Baby Love’ ‘Stop in The Name of Love’, ‘Reflections’, ‘You Keep Me Hanging On’, ‘You Can’t Hurry Love’, ‘Stoned Love’, ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’, All of My Life’, ‘Touch Me In The Morning’, ‘Upside Down’, ‘My Old Piano’, ‘I’m Coming Out’, ‘Chain Reaction’, and so many more!