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That'll Be the Day
Step back in time with a brand new edition of the popular touring show, and hear rock'n'roll hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s.
Churchill Theatre, Bromley
Congress Theatre, Eastbourne
Sun 18 Aug
£22–£25 / 01323 412000
- 19:30
Embassy Theatre, Skegness
Sat 3 Aug
£23.50 (Children £13; £22.50) / 0845 674 0505
- 19:30
Mon 26 Aug
£23.50 (Children £13; £22.50) / 0845 674 0505
- 19:30
Also on at:
Fantoosh!
Contemporary folk with elements of jazz and classical.
The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh
Thu 1 Aug
£55 (Children £30; under 3s free) / 0131 556 4270
- 20:00 – 22:30
Sun 4 Aug
£55 (Children £30; under 3s free) / 0131 556 4270
- 20:00 – 22:30
Tue 6 Aug
£55 (Children £30; under 3s free) / 0131 556 4270
- 20:00 – 22:30
The ELO Experience: ELO Tribute
The era-spanning tunes of Jeff Lynne and co get the tribute treatment.
The Cresset, Bretton, Peterborough
Fri 23 Aug
£20 / 01733 265705
- 19:30
New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
Fri 2 Aug
£21 / 0870 607 7533
The Playhouse, Weston-super-Mare
Sat 24 Aug
£18 (£16) / 01934 645544
- 19:30
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The Supersonic 70s
The band plays various cover songs from the 1970s.
Granville Theatre & Cinema, Ramsgate
Sat 24 Aug
£14 ( £12) / 01843 591750
- 19:30
Beyond the Barricade
A selection of the best-loved songs from new and classic West End shows like The Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia, The Lion King and Les Miserables.
Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
Sun 25 Aug
£17.50–£19.50 / 0844 576 3000
- 19:30
One Night of Queen
Tribute to Freddie Mercury et al, starring Gary Mullen – winner of ITV's Stars in Their Eyes – and his band The Works, bringing you all the Queen hits.
Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
Rothes Halls, Glenrothes
Sat 31 Aug
£17.50 / 01592 611101
- 19:30
The Diamond, Sutton-in-Ashfield
Fri 30 Aug
£8 ( £6.50) / 01623 456617
- 19:00
Blueflint
Lady banjo players extraordinaire tour their bluegrass ballads.
Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, Edinburgh
Fri 16 Aug
£12 (£10) / 0131 346 8237
Sat 17 Aug
£12 (£10) / 0131 346 8237
Music Hall Memories
Re-live the Music Hall days with this variety show. And if you think entertainment in Granny and Grandad's time was all prim and proper, you might get a surprise from the saucy singers, comics, jugglers, dancers and magicians strutting their stuff here in one of the world's oldest intact music halls.
Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, Glasgow
Sat 24 Aug
Free Pay to get out / 0141 553 0840
- 13:00
- 15:00
Sun 25 Aug
Free Pay to get out / 0141 553 0840
- 13:00
- 15:00
Chas & Dave
Londoners through and through, this duo have been filling both the charts and concert halls for years with their Rockney songs. However, long before the likes of Gertcha or The Sideboard Song featured in the Top 20, Chas Hodges had been tinkling the ivories for Joe Meek and backed Jerry Lee Lewis on stage. He was also a…
Embassy Theatre, Skegness
Sun 18 Aug
£24.50 (Children £11.50) / 0845 674 0505
- 19:30
Princes Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea
Fri 23 Aug
£22.50 (£19.50) / 01255 686633
- 19:30
Friday Night Live
Members and non-members can spend a relaxing Friday evening with live music and dinner in the Grill Room, then there's dancing til 3am in the exclusive club.
29 Private Members Club, Glasgow
Fri 2 Aug
£15.50 (Three courses £21) / 0141 225 5610
- 17:30 – 03:00
Fri 9 Aug
£15.50 (Three courses £21) / 0141 225 5610
- 17:30 – 03:00
Fri 16 Aug
£15.50 (Three courses £21) / 0141 225 5610
- 17:30 – 03:00
Friday Night Social
Friday night after-work wind down with cocktail masterclasses and live music.
The Living Room, Glasgow
Fri 2 Aug
Free / 0141 229 0607
- 17:00 – 03:00
Fri 9 Aug
Free / 0141 229 0607
- 17:00 – 03:00
Fri 16 Aug
Free / 0141 229 0607
- 17:00 – 03:00
The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Glamorous Amorous
The Lady Boys present their world-famous show with renditions of J-Lo, Whitney, Kylie et al.
Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
Tue 27 Aug
£25 (£23) / 01246 345222
- 19:30
Wed 28 Aug
£25 (£23) / 01246 345222
- 19:30
Thu 29 Aug
£25 (£23) / 01246 345222
- 19:30
The Meadows, Edinburgh
Sat 3 Aug
Times to be confirmed / £15–£32 / 01246 345222
Sun 4 Aug
Times to be confirmed / £15–£32 / 01246 345222
Mon 5 Aug
Times to be confirmed / £15–£32 / 01246 345222
Limehouse Lizzy: Thin Lizzy Tribute
A tribute to the music of Phil Lynott's band.
The Boom Boom Club @ Sutton United Football Ground
Thu 8 Aug
£13; £12 adv / 020 8460 4907
- 19:30
The Diamond, Sutton-in-Ashfield
Fri 2 Aug
£12 ( £10) / 01623 456617
- 19:00
Yardbirds Rock Club, Grimsby
Thu 1 Aug
Phone for prices / 07771 520374
- 19:00
Live Music Sessions
A mix of local solo and duo talent.
The West End Hotel, Edinburgh
Fri 2 Aug
Free
- 21:00 – 00:00
Sat 3 Aug
Free
- 21:00 – 00:00
Fri 9 Aug
Free
- 21:00 – 00:00
New Jersey Nights
Musical show paying tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Princess Theatre, Torquay
Tue 6 Aug
£10–£32.50 / 0870 847 2315
Thu 8 Aug
£10–£32.50 / 0870 847 2315
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
This unique event that draws crowds (and performers) from all over the world celebrates the Year of Natural Scotland with massed pipes and drums, massed military bands, display teams, dancers and the haunting lament of the Lone Piper set against the magnificent backcloth of Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh Castle
Fri 2 Aug
Times vary / £24–£58 / 0131 225 1188
Sat 3 Aug
Times vary / £24–£58 / 0131 225 1188
Sun 4 Aug
Times vary / £24–£58 / 0131 225 1188
Salsa Sabrosa on Fridays
Salsa dancing with live percussion and tapas to start your evening off in suitably hot and spicy style.
La Bodega Tapas Bar, Glasgow
Fri 2 Aug
Free / 0141 581 3401
- 19:30 – 00:00
Fri 9 Aug
Free / 0141 581 3401
- 19:30 – 00:00
Fri 16 Aug
Free / 0141 581 3401
- 19:30 – 00:00
Sarah Gillespie
The singer and guitarist blends urban folk and Middle Eastern blues.
The Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter
Mon 5 Aug
£1 / 01392 346116
- 22:00
Eminem
The hip hop superstar is the first name announced for the Glasgow Summer Sessions series of big outdoor gigs.
Bellahouston Park, Glasgow
Tue 20 Aug
Rob Kingsley: A Vision Of Elvis
The champion European Elvis look-alike Rob Kingsley performs his tribute to the King.
Grand Theatre, Swansea
Mon 12 Aug
£14.50–£17.50 / 01792 475715
- 19:30
The Hawth, Crawley
Thu 8 Aug
£17.50 / 01293 553636
- 19:30
Princes Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea
Sat 10 Aug
£17.50 (£16) / 01255 686633
- 19:30
Also on at:
The Brook, Southampton
Fri 23 Aug
£12; £10 adv / 023 8055 5366
- 21:15
The Diamond, Sutton-in-Ashfield
Fri 16 Aug
£8 ( £6.50) / 01623 456617
- 19:00
Princes Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea
Sat 24 Aug
£16.50 (£15) / 01255 686633
- 19:30
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G2 Definitive Genesis: Genesis Tribute
A tribute to the classic Seconds Out period in Genesis's long and colourful history.
The Robin 2, Wolverhampton
Sat 3 Aug
£14; £12 adv / 01902 401211
- 19:30
Futurist Theatre, Scarborough
Sat 17 Aug
£18 ( £52; Children £10 under 14s) / 01723 374500
- 19:30
Joe Longthorne
With three decades of experience under his belt, Longthorne, who hails from the days of 'Live at the Palladium', performs from his vast back catalogue. He's known for his uncanny impersonations of Shirley Bassey, who apparently claims 'Joe can do me better than I can do myself'.
Futurist Theatre, Scarborough
Sat 31 Aug
£20–£23 (Children £5 under 14s) / 01723 374500
- 19:30
Lyceum Theatre, Crewe
Sat 3 Aug
£19 / 01270 368 242
- 19:30
Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl
Fri 23 Aug
£19.50 (£18) / 01745 330000
- 19:30
