It’s been seventy years since Glenn Miller vanished over the English Channel as he flew to Paris to entertain the troops during the Second World War. Did he crash? Was he shot down? Will the mystery ever be solved? Read more …
Brought to the stage in a brand new musical spectacular, is the life, fame and vanishing of America’s most famous big band leader .
Music legend Tommy Steele, Britain’s first rock n’ roll icon who became our greatest ever song and dance man, commands the stage as only a very great star can in this extraordinary tale of the world’s most famous big band leader, featuring a spectacular 16 piece orchestra plus sensational performers and dazzling choreography.
Tommy’s legendary career boasts countless hit singles, Hollywood movies and award-winning stage musicals such as Half a Sixpence, Hans Andersen and Singin’ in the Rain at the London Palladium, where he was recently honoured with a prestigious plaque celebrating the fact that he remains the theatre’s most successful ever star.
The oldest ‘swinger’ in town (Tommy Steele), with an orchestra, playing the music of legendary bandleader Glenn Miller adds up to a mellow show.
There is enough love from so many for Tommy Steele to carry him through shows worse than this. If you are a die-hard fan of him or Miller, you will find enough here for your money’s worth. For anyone else, the lack of any attempt to produce a coherent show may prove baffling.
Director Bob Tomson injects huge energy into proceedings while Tommy Steele captures Miller’s charm-boy ambition and singular sense of musical style.
King's Theatre, Glasgow from Tuesday September 15, 2015, until Saturday September 19, 2015. More info: www.theambassadors.com/kings/
Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh from Tuesday January 26, 2016, until Saturday January 30, 2016. More info: www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk
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