2007
guest shows archive 2008
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chas
and dave
- sold out The legendary cockney duo perform their greatest hits including Rabbit, Ain’t No Pleasing You, Gertcha, Sideboard Song and many more. |
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the
broad band a woman’s touch Wednesday 16 January 2008 | 7pm £17 Big Band gets glamorous as we introduce Eleanor Keenan’s new all girl swing orchestra. Featuring the very best female musicians around, Broad Band members have performed with the Andy Ross Orchestra (on TV’s Come Dancing), Syd Lawrence, Back to Basie, The Royal Philharmonic, London Philharmonic and BBC Big Band, to name but a few! Expect timeless classics from the golden age of popular song by the greats Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, Tommy Dorsey and musical tributes to legendary female singers Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald and Peggy Lee. |
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evening with - sold out Enjoy an evening in the company of these two West Ham United legends. TC and Frank are arguably The Hammers best ever strike partnership, netting 54 goals between them in 1985/86 when the club finished 3rd in the League. It’s highest ever final position. Hear stories of their time in the Claret & Blue and Frank’s tales of his off the field antics! Includes a Q&A session and a chance for fans to meet their heroes. |
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jive
aces
- sold out They brought the house down at the Queen’s last year and now the UK’s leading six-piece jive and swing band are back. Their high-energy show includes fresh arrangements of the classics made famous by the great Louis Prima, Louise Jordan, Cab Callaway, Count Basie, Benny Goodman and Louis Armstrong. Infectious rhythm, slapping bass and irresistible humour - beat the cold winter blues with some hot jive action! |
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burns
night celebration Join the brilliant five-piece Squinty McGinty to celebrate with high-energy, toe-tapping folk music from Scotland and beyond and treat yourself to a glass or two of fine Scotch whiskey from the bar. |
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pete
corrigan and the band of hope Special guests include Enrico Tomasso, Keith Ball and Paul Wood on vocals, not forgetting Pete Corrigan and the Band of Hope.
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music hall
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royal
marines band - sold out
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valentine’s
special - songs from the heart Monday 11 February 2008 | 8pm £7.50 In a special cabaret show, just a few days before Valentine’s, members of the Queen’s professional company cut to the chase… and guests perform a heart-melting selection of some of the most romantic songs ever to grace stage and screen. |
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sunday
night blues |
the
liam grundy band Liam Grundy is a musician who sings and plays from the heart and his band is fast becoming a must-see on the international gig circuit, often playing Nashville and Memphis. Listen to Liam at: myspace.com/liamgrundy |
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harmony
brass ensemble With a great
reputation for virtuoso performances and a light-hearted approach,
their passion is infectious and their programme always offers a
great musical mix. |
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rosemary
squires and brian dee life is a song Saturday 15 March 2008 | 2.30pm £10 A magical afternoon of musical memories as two of the country’s foremost entertainers share the secrets of fifty years in show business. Songs and stories from television, radio, the West End stage, big band, cabaret, jazz and variety with reminiscences of The Beatles, Roy Castle, Cliff Richard, Morecombe and Wise, Judy Garland, Ken Dodd, Frankie Vaughan and Gracie Fields. Two hours of nostalgia, variety and pure entertainment. |
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shechter deGENERATION Monday 17 March 2008 | 7.30pm £10 Breathtaking dance from one of the UK’s most talked about choreographers and his outstanding young company. Their acclaimed show includes three bold and memorable dances that will leave you buzzing and shouting for more. “Pure pleasure” The Herald “Instantly you’re hooked…atmospheric, exciting stuff” Daily Telegraph |
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forever
in blue jeans jump and jive! Friday 21 2008 March 3.30pm | £15 | £13 under 16s 7.30pm | £16.50 High energy, hit songs and hot dance – all in one great new show for 2008! All your favourites from the 50s, 60s and 70s; hilarious impressions and comedy; the biggest hits from top West End shows and a sizzling mega-mix from Grease. Get the whole family together and enjoy one of the liveliest and happiest shows of them all! |
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sound of music Monday 24 March 2008 | 7pm £15 The classic Julie Andrews film – with added subtitles so everyone can join in. Boo the Nazis! Hiss the Baroness! Don a wimple or wear something creative made from old curtains. This hilarious night out has been seen by millions of people around the world. If you’ve never experienced it – now is your big chance! Costumes are not compulsory but they are highly recommended! Includes a free goody bag full of essential props.
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country
music ’n’ fun
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charles
dickens Colourful
characters such as Bill Sikes, Nancy and David Copperfield fill
the Foyer stage as Jim performs from Charles Dickens’s own
adaptations. |
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sunday
night blues |
bluesmoke Sunday 13 April 2008 | 7.30pm £7.50 Relax to the sublime sounds of Bluesmoke. Fronted by the Queen’s very own Musical Director Carol Sloman, this brilliant four-piece band share the songs you love, with a great mix of popular standards, jazz and blues. |
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shoo
shoo baby delicious Tuesday 15 April 2008 | 8pm £7.50 The dazzlingly glamorous musical duo, Shoo Shoo Baby, blend humour, rich harmonies and pulse-racing costume changes in their show Delicious, which was a huge hit at the 2007 Edinburgh Festival. No theme tune, jazz standard or pop song is safe from their tongue-in-cheek treatment or quirky interpretation; from brassy belter Big Spender to Puccini’s Madam Butterfly, via Cole Porter, Meat Loaf, Sondheim and Vangelis. “A tight, clever and totally enjoyable show. A sheer delight” The Scotsman |
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barry
cryer - still alive Sunday 20 April 2008 | 7.30pm £16.50 And he is – in a completely new, organically grown show! Old Baz recalls and recounts jokes, songs and stories on a trip down memory lane, pausing only for tea and macaroons at the Stannah Stairlift Café. Currently 72, a third of his life has already passed and he invites you to join him in a decorous orgy of nostalgia. Two hours of chuckle therapy – all patients seen immediately! |
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sweethearts Saturday 26 April 2008 | 2.30pm £10 A brand new show for 2008 featuring all the old favourites - Vera Lynn, Gracie Fields, Marlene Dietrich and Anne Shelton - plus some new surprises! You’ll hear from the demob sweethearts - Alma Cogan, Ruby Murray and Doris Day. There’ll be a singalong with George Formby. Bees will buzz with Arthur Askey and we’ll remember the American favourites – The Andrews Sisters, Glenn Miller and Judy Garland. |
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the
complete works of william shakespeare “Hysterical” Daily Mail “Laugh? … I nearly died!” The Times |
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west
end rocks Power chords, upbeat choreography and a stylish video backdrop. The ultimate concert spectacular! |
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voulez
vous Monday 5 May 2008 | 8pm £17.50 | £15 concession A non-stop party of the biggest ABBA hits. Voulez Vous are the top ABBA act around, currently celebrating their 25th sell-out year. They’ll have you singing and dancing in the aisles with 2 hours of nostalgic ABBA mania. Dust off your platforms, put on your flares and prepare to party. For all you Dancing Queens who want to say Thank you for the Music.
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night blues |
3AM Sunday 18 May 2008 | 7.30pm £7.50 From all over the UK, 3AM bring you their version of old style rhythm and blues with tunes from Janis Joplin, Stone the Crows, Vinegar Joe and some self-penned works together with their version of some long-term R&B classics. With solid rhythms, inspired guitar work, dazzling keyboards and powerful vocals - 3AM will get you rocking, or smooching or both!
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a
musical celebration Starring members
of the Queen’s professional company cut to the
chase… with plenty of familiar faces and some
new guests. |
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brendan
shine His success has taken him across New Zealand Austrailia and Canada with songs such as Shoe The Donkey, Do You Want Your Old Lobby Washed Down and My Son Brendan.
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clare
teal Monday 26 May 2008 | 7.30pm £17 | £15 concession Clare and her band return to the Queen’s with a brand new show, hot on the heels of her latest album release. Join her for an entertaining and relaxing evening as she performs a sublime selection of songs and classic hits. Winner of British Jazz Singer of the Year in 2005 and 2007 and winner of the BBC Jazz Singer of the year in 2006, Clare Teal is without doubt the most successful young female singer in the UK today. With an extraordinary voice and a wonderfully sharp wit, Clare is a complete entertainer. Don’t miss out! “One of the best vocal talents to emerge from the UK in a long, long while” Michael Parkinson
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manhattan
swing band
- sold out Sunday 22 June 2008 | 7.30pm £16 Freddy Staff, Lee Gibson and the Manhattan Swing Band bring you an evening of romantic ballads and great swing hits from the golden era of big band music. |
