WEST End smash hit theatre show Be Bop a Lula is bringing a slice of rock’n’roll history to Weymouth Pavilion this week.
The show stars acts paying tribute to five giants of rock’n’roll – Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Billy Fury, Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison.
Show producer Pete Tobit said the show is set in the 1960s when American rockers Eddie and Gene flew in from the States and were joined by British heartthrob Billy Fury for the UK’s very first multi-artist rock’n’roll tour.
Pete said: “Reviewers were appalled by the on stage antics. Audiences screamed their approval. British youth culture was born!”
Theatregoers are invited to relive these seminal concerts in the company of incredible singers and a band said to be 'tighter than a pair of your tightest drainpipe trousers'.
“And there’s more,” Pete said. “Orbison and Holly’s live tours were equally responsible for introducing rock’n’roll to the UK.”
The five are seen combined on stage for the first time ever.
Cochran’s legendary guitar riffs, Vincent’s menacingly moody stage presence, Fury’s smouldering looks and soaring vocals, Orbison’s perfect, lilting tones and Holly’s good-time rock’n’roll are promised.
*Be Bop a Lula, Weymouth Pavilion, 7.30pm, Friday, August 17. Call the box office for tickets.
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