Where do the months go to, it’ll be Christmas again soon before we know it, aaarrghhh, but until then the month of May is sounding a great month for shows at the Rhyl Pavilion.
Here at Blazing Minds we love the shows that are put on at the local theatre and this coming May certainly has some great shows lined up, including, Rhydian, Basil Brush and even wrestling, yes I know that was a shock to me as well.
So let’s stop chatting and get on to the list of shows that you can choose from at:
The Rhyl Pavilion Theatre this May
We’ve Only Just Begun
The music of The Carpenters comes to the theatre on the 5th May. One of the most fascinating but ultimately tragic stories in popular music history was the life of Karen Carpenter. In fact tragic is not a big enough word to describe the terrible sadness and waste of her short life. She died at the age of just 32 years.
Karen was the voice of the multi-hit making group The Carpenters, who along with her brother Richard, scored an unprecedented 17 consecutive billboard US top ten hits. The timeless quality of the Carpenters music makes it as relevant today as when they scored their first UK hit with Close to you in 1970.
Karen Carpenter had a unique voice, so unique in fact that it has proven almost impossible to duplicate, its deep smoky emotional edge creating that uniqueness that is so hard to perfect. Now for the very first time in over 30 years the voice that melted a thousand romantic hearts lives again through Toni Lee, in the touring two hour concert show “We’ve Only Just Begun, the Carpenters Greatest Love Songs.”
“We’ve Only Just Begun” is a celebration of the Carpenters music and the spirit of Karen Carpenter. Every song in the show is a chart hit, brilliantly performed by vocalist Toni Lee, with her Big Band and singers.
This high quality production includes an audio visual presentation
Rhydian
The 7th May sees Rhydian Roberts at the Rhyl Pavilion with a, double platinum selling, Classical Number 1 artist is coming home to Wales in the spring to undertake a 6 date tour of the country from north to south.
Rhydian returned this year with a bang, holding the Number 1 spot in the Classical Album Charts for 10 consecutive weeks for his tour de force fifth studio album, the classical crossover ‘ONE DAY LIKE THIS’ on the Futura Classics label. Since then he has embarked on a successful autumn UK tour, taking in London; Glasgow; Manchester; Birmingham; Bournemouth; Llandudno; and the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff.
The concert repertoire will include songs from the album which features him in powerful and emotional high baritone voice, with material that ranges from pure classical to full Technicolour cinematic renditions of contemporary crossover songs such as Nights In White Satin, The Blower’s Daughter and Danny Boy.
Rhydian said: “I love playing to my home audiences, and so looking forward to recreating the epic feel of the album, that wide screen quality you get with the best movie soundtracks. I want my performances to be mesmerising and inspiring, full of passion and exciting all your emotions. Love, romance, hope, despair, faith, and the joy of being alive are all in there.”
The Kilkennys
After a night of entertainment from Rhydian, The Kilkennys with be performing on the 8th May.
Renowned for their musicianship and vocal abilities, The Kilkennys have gained a reputation for revitalising traditional Irish music and adding their own touch of passion and youthful energy.
Formed at a very young age, The Kilkennys have toured all over Ireland and have taken their music as far afield as Las Vegas, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, Abu Dhabi and the Czech Republic. The band have almost three million YouTube hits and a packed schedule of shows for 2014/2015 all over the world.
Davey Cashin, Rob Campion, Tommy Mackey and Davey Long are excited about bringing their brand of Irish music to a UK audience. Come along to a show and join in the fun for a great evening of music and song!
The Basil Brush Show
Let’s face it Basil Brush has now been around for over 50 years and he’s still bringing a smile to the faces of young and old kids, so on the 9th May.
Britain’s most loveable fox is back on the road along with his TV chum Mr Stephen (aka Chris Pizzey). Together they will take you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in a brand new specially written ‘live’ stage show packed with fun and excitement.
Come and join in the mayhem, along with Mr Stephen who is continually interrupted by naughty uncontrollable Basil!!
A show for all the family and you’ll also be able to meet Basil and Mr Stephen after the show.
The Mighty Voulez Vous
ABBA is always popular at the Rhyl Pavilion Theatre and this show on the 10th May is certainly one that ABBA fans are going to love.
Voulez vous ARE ‘Masters of the ABBA Scene!’ With the original cast members, Linda and David Monks now involved in the production of the show,VOULEZ VOUS strive to continue their legacy in recreating the costumes, glamour and distinct sound that was ABBA.
VOULEZ VOUS’ latest celebration takes their audience on a two-hour nostalgic journey including: The beautiful lamenting tones of Amanda Kelly as Frida, accompanied by local school choirs singing ‘I Have a Dream.’ Suzi Que as Agnetha with her flawless vocal rendition of the nation’s favourite ‘The Winner Takes It All.’ In addition featuring their incredible guitarist, Simon McKelvie as Bjorn rocking to ‘Does Your Mother Know?’ Not forgetting the inspiring performance from master of the ivories himself, Alan Whitmore as the formidable Benny Anderson. Also a special appearance from our very own Napoleon as a feature in ‘Waterloo!’
The Songbook of Judy Garland
The life and music of a Hollywood Legend comes to the Rhyl Pavilion from the 11th to 13th May.
The UK premiere of a song and dance spectacular celebrating the classic songs of Miss Judy Garland. Join our incredible cast of performers as they take you through Judy’s stage and screen career including never before seen film highlights and interviews.
A remarkable musical journey through a dazzling songbook Including: Over the Rainbow – The Man That Got Away -Easter Parade – Zing! Went The Strings of my Heart, Get Happy – The Trolley Song – Rock-a-bye Your Baby (with a Dixie Melody)
Special guest star Judy Garland’s daughter Miss Lorna Luft And West End Star of Wicked Louise Dearman
Cloudbursting
On the 14th May the Kate Bush tribute band ‘Cloudbusting’ are on a mission to bring her music to the many thousands of life-long Kate fans.
This 5-piece band have been playing to critical acclaim up and down the UK for three years. If you love Kate Bush, you will LOVE this band. Whether you sit back and absorb the full audio/visual experience or get up and dance along to your favourite Kate song, Cloudbusting shows are for you…
Their show features intricate and authentic arrangements of all Kate’s hits including Wuthering Heights, Wow, Babooshka and Running Up That Hill performed in front of awe-inspiring projections contributed by Kate-inspired video artists around the world.
Billy Ocean
When the going gets tough the tough get going to the Rhyl Pavilion on the 16th May to see Billy Ocean the biggest black recording star Britain has ever produced, one who has sold over 30 million records in his lifetime.
He has collected a pile of Gold and Platinum records across the world and hit the number one spot worldwide on pop charts including the USA, Australia, Germany, Holland, and the UK. Billy has achieved extraordinary success as both an artist and a songwriter Born in Trinidad, Billy settled in London’s East End when just seven years old. The calypso crazy kid soon got turned on to soul singers like Otis Redding and Sam Cooke, as well as pop groups like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, leading him to spend much of his study time in the music room.
Billy got his first break when he signed to GTO records, for whom his second single was the Motown-ish Love Really Hurts Without You, which reached No. 2 in the UK charts and No. 12 in the US.
Nathan Carter
How about going to see the hottest property on the Irish music scene, who has performed with his band to over 400,000 people in the past year, and now Nathan Carter is about to embark on a mini UK tour taking in ten dates throughout England. Well you can on the 19th May.
Nathan who signed with DECCA records earlier this year is about to release a new album on the back of another massive Summer hit with “Good Time Girls”.
The Nathan Carter story is a remarkable one………..and the story is still being written…………
Nathan has become the singing sensation of the new century. A fresh faced young man who has now captivated audiences all over Ireland , The UK and beyond since he burst on to the scene in 2009. Now less than a handful of years later Nathan is a household name, with fans of all ages flocking to see him and his superb six piece band at dances and concerts.
Marina Laslo In Dietrich Letters
An icon of her time, Marlene Dietrich, the German born actress was adored by fans world-wide for her sultry vocals and smouldering performances on the silver screen. In this brand new show her music is beautifully performed by the equally captivating Marina Laslo, whose rich and tender vocals will hypnotise audiences throughout the UK this May and June.
In this poignant year of remembrance Marina introduces Dietrich’s music to a whole new generation, as well as evoking memories for fans that followed the actress’ career. The show marks the 40th Anniversary since Dietrich’s last European Tour and not only features a collection of classic tunes such as Falling in Love Again, Johnny, The Boys in the Back Room and Where Have All the Flowers Gone? but presents various archive material and letters from Marlene Dietrich’s estate.
Dietrich Letters will be on at the Rhyl Pavilion on the 21st May.
Solid Gold 70’s
Calling all retro music fans. If you like 70s music, you’ll love this: so goes the publicity for latest live concert show to go on tour nationwide The Solid Gold 70s Show which showin on the 22nd May.
Reviving the golden age of pop, the brand-new stage show features a multi-talented cast performing glamrock greats, disco hits, power ballads and party anthems from Sweet, T Rex, Queen, Elton John, 10CC, David Essex, Suzi Quatro, David Cassidy, ELO, The Carpenters, Osmonds, Bay City Rollers, ABBA and more.
Backed by a band whose members have performed with Mike Oldfield, Asia and Ultravox, the production boasts a superb musical pedigree, says show producer Michael Taylor.
Swansea City Opera 10th Anniversary Tour – Faust by Charles Gounod
Swansea City Opera visit The Pavilion in Rhyl on the 23rd May 2015 with Faust following their highly acclaimed 2014 tour of The Marriage of Figaro.
Sung in English, this dark Gothic tale follows the fortunes of Faust, who weary of life, is contemplating suicide when he encounters Méphistophélès (the Devil). Faust agrees to exchange his soul for eternal youth and the fulfilment of his hedonistic wishes. The resulting journey balances romance and temptation; and is widely regarded as a magical and tuneful masterpiece, based on Goethe’s dramatic poem Faust, one of the great works of European Literature.
This production is set in the Victorian Gothic era and accompanied by chamber orchestra. Faust contains many well-known musical highlights including The Jewel Song and the Soldiers Chorus; the soloists will be some of the finest singers in the country.
Welsh Wrestling
Let’s get ready to RUMBLE on the 26th May when the American Wrestling roadshow invades for one night only! Come see the over the top stars of the wrestling world collide in a night of super slamming action at this fun, crazy, family entertainment show.
Witness the thrills and spills of live American Wrestling with stars who’ve appeared or are about to appear in the WWE! Come see stars like the sensational STEVIE STARR, the all action muscle man JOHN TITAN and the masked Mexican flyer MAGICO! We have stars from the UK, the USA, Mexico and Japan in our internationally flavoured wrestling event!
Peter Pan
It’s going to be a magical family treat is in store for all the family when Peter Pan lands at The Pavilion Theatre on the 29th May to the 30th May.
Join us this May for our Swashbuckling family pantomime “Peter Pan” with Pirates, Indians and lots of fairy dust. Boo the evil Captain Hook , Laugh with the loveable Mr Smee and Cheer with Peter Pan and Wendy.
Starring X Factor Finalist “CHRIS MALONEY” with an all star cast to be announced! From the team that brought last years Easter panto “The Wizard of Oz”.
So there you have it folks, what an amazing list of shows to choose from this Mat at the Rhyl Pavilion Theatre, if you are going to be enjoying any of the shows listed, then please let us know, you just never know we may see you there.
Full details of all the shows mentioned with show times and booking etc can be found at www.rhylpavilion.co.uk or call the box office on 01745 33 00 00.
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Karen Woodham
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Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds, an avid blogger and bona fide journalist of all sorts of interesting and odd things. She is also a Cinema Film Reviewer, based in Rhyl, where she reviews the latest movies, she has also had several articles in The Daily Post Newspaper, Inside Flintshire as well as other publications.
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