Relive The Beatles meteoric rise from their humble beginnings in Liverpool’s Cavern Club, through the heights of Beatlemania, to their later studio masterpieces, with live performances of early tracks including Twist and Shout, She Loves You and Drive My Car, as well as global mega-hits Yesterday, Hey Jude, Come Together and, of course, Let It Be. Travel back to the magical sixties when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends! Read more …
Let it Be is exactly what it says on the programme – ‘A celebration of the music of The Beatles'.
What is gained, however, is the generous gift of witnessing the music from one of the greatest bands ever, played live and pretty much as it might have been had things been different.
Any Beatles fan is sure to enjoy what is on offer, and while the quality of the performance may be inferior to the likes of The Bootleg Beatles, this show certainly offers its audience a good night out.
If nothing else the show – even if it lacks the spontaneity and irreverence of the originals – is a timely reminder of the genius of McCartney and Lennon and their willingness to experiment, mash up musical genres and provide witty, precise, memorable lyrics.
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh from Monday April 18, 2016, until Saturday April 23, 2016. More info: www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk
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