GET ready to sway along to Sweet Caroline.

The Neil Diamond Story comes to Weymouth Pavilion’s Ocean Room on Thursday.

Musician and singer Bob Drury will perform his acclaimed one-man show The Neil Diamond Story, which has been described as ‘more than just a tribute show’.

Bob will trace the astonishing career of the legend from his early days as a struggling songwriter in New York’s so-called Tin Pan Alley through the highlights of the 70s, 80s and 90s before bringing the story bang up to date with material from Neil’s recent albums.

As well as featuring many blockbuster hits such as America, Beautiful Noise, Love On The Rocks, Forever In Blue Jeans and Sweet Caroline, the show will include ‘unplugged’ elements reflecting Diamond’s acoustic roots and recent acoustic projects.

The show will play in theatres throughout the country, bringing multi-media features to the stage with voice-overs and subtle video sequences to augment the stage action and help tell Neil’s remarkable story.

Bob said: “I’ve been working with Neil’s songs for about eight years now and have had a great time presenting his amazing music to audiences all over the UK and overseas.

“This show is my chance to dig a little deeper into the song catalogue and include some of the fans’ favourites that wouldn’t find a place in a regular tribute night.”

As a singer and guitarist, Bob Drury is an established and well-travelled entertainer with experience in a wide range of musical genres.

Some years ago, whilst learning a handful of Neil Diamond songs for solo performances, he discovered that his voice had virtually the same vocal range as Neil Diamond; but it was an entertainment manager at a London venue who first told Bob that his voice actually sounded like the man himself Drawing on his extensive performance experience as vocalist, guitarist and band-leader, Bob set about the creation of a Neil Diamond tribute show that would present the very best of this legendary songwriter’s work.

The original recordings of songs such as I Am I Said, America and Love On The Rocks feature a Neil Diamond style vocal full of passion and power with that signature and distinctive rawness at the top end of his range.

See theneildiamondstory.co.uk for more information.

Bob Drury is performing as Neil Diamond in the Ocean Room of Weymouth Pavilion on Thursday at 7.30pm.