Russell Watson

Russell Watson Celebrates 25 Years with Major 2025 UK Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 19, 2024

Cherished British tenor Russell Watson has announced a major UK tour for Autumn 2025 to celebrate 25 years since the release of his groundbreaking debut album, The Voice.

Russell Watson to Embark on Autumn UK Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 14, 2024

Due to overwhelming popular demand, celebrated British tenor Russell Watson is set to embark on a highly anticipated tour across the UK this Autumn. The Magnificent Buildings Tour will see Russell performing 19 shows in some of the country’s most stunning and historic abbeys and cathedrals, beginning at Exeter Cathedral on September 20th and culminating in a special Christmas show at Liverpool Cathedral on December 14th.

The Parker Celebrates Juneteenth With All New Celebration
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024

 In advance of Juneteenth, The Parker will host Hued Songs: The Juneteenth Experience, a groundbreaking, immersive celebration of film, music, dance, poetry, multimedia elements and more, at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 14.

Full Cast Set for I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at Wolverhampton Grand and Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has announced the cast for Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Roberts’ I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE, whichwill be created in house at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre for eight exclusive performances between 16 – 20 July before playing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival from 2 – 24 August.

Russell Watson, The Chicago Blues Brothers, and More Entertain at Cheshire's Arley Hall This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2024

A new open-air concert series comes to the grounds of Arley Hall in Cheshire later this month. Learn more about the lineup here!

All-Star Outdoor Concerts Come To Cheshire's Arley Hall This May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024

A new open-air concert series is coming to the grounds of Arley Hall in Cheshire next month.

Forever Tenors Bring SURRENDER to the Stephen Joseph Theatre in February
by Stephi Wild - Dec 21, 2023

Yorkshire duo Forever Tenors bring their Surrender tour to the town’s Stephen Joseph Theatre on Saturday 3 February. Learn more about the performance and how to get tickets here!

Feature: Ooh Aah… Just a Liverpool Bit of Culture. What's On in the City During the Eurovision Song Contest.
by Adam Robinson - May 7, 2023

Liverpool is about to host the worlds biggest music event on behalf of Ukraine. A city already rich in culture, meets a mega event with a history stronger than Sam Ryder’s vocals. Liverpool City Council has not only opened its arms to the world, but it is providing a vast variety of events outside of the Eurovision arena.

Festive Events Announced At Fairfield Halls
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2022

Fairfield Halls has announced details of some of the exciting events, shows and activities coming to the venue this festive season.

Hot Chocolate Singer Kennie Simon Joins The Line Up Of Hale Barns Carnival Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2022

Hot Chocolate’s lead vocalist Kennie Simon is set to join the line-up for what is guaranteed to be an unmissable night of music at this summer’s Hale Barns Carnival.

BWW Review: CHICAGO, New Wimbledon Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 18, 2022

Chicago is a piece of musical theatre that feels as though it has been around forever. Premiering in 1975, directed and choreographed by the legendary Bob Fosse, it quickly gained an iconic status and an exhausting number of revivals followed. Currently running on Broadway, starring Pamela Anderson, it is also on a highly successful tour that lands at the New Wimbledon Theatre this week.

Russell Watson Returns To Hale Barns Carnival With More Proms Magic
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2022

People's tenor Russell Watson will host a very special Proms party night to launch the 2022 Hale Barns Carnival this summer.

Alfie Boe And Special Guest John Owen-Jones Will Perform an Exclusive Last Night Of The Proms Concert
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2022

International singing sensation and tenor Alfie Boe is to headline a special Last Night of The Proms concert in his home county of Lancashire. Taking place in the grounds of Lancashire's historic Lytham Hall on Sunday August 28, the exclusive show will see Fleetwood-born Alfie perform alongside a full orchestra while the concert will be opened by special guest and fellow Broadway and West End star John Owen-Jones.

Hale Barns Carnival Returns For 2022
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2022

Hale Barns Carnival returns for 2022 promising three spectacular days of entertainment for all the family with top headliners and a host of new carnival attractions.

CHICAGO Announced at Milton Keynes
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2022

Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago's slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today's tabloids.

Sheila Ferguson to Play 'Mama Morton' in CHICAGO UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2022

‘Three Degrees’ soul sensation Sheila Ferguson will star as ‘Mama Morton’ in the acclaimed UK and Ireland tour of the international smash hit musical CHICAGO. Sheila joins the recently announced Russell Watson as ‘Billy Flynn’, Faye Brookes as ‘Roxie Hart’, Djalenga Scott as ‘Velma Kelly’, Jamie Baughan as ‘Amos Hart’ and B.E. Wong as ‘Mary Sunshine’.

Russell Watson Will Play 'Billy Flynn' in CHICAGO UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2021

Multi-award-winning UK classical singer and stage star Russell Watson will take on the role of 'Billy Flynn' in the acclaimed UK and Ireland tour of the international musical sensation CHICAGO. Russell joins the previously announced Faye Brookes as 'Roxie Hart' and Djalenga Scott as 'Velma Kelly', opening at Liverpool Empire on Monday 7 February 2022.

Hale Barns Carnival Raises Thousands For Good Causes Through 2021 Events
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2021

The Hale Barns celebrations continue, with two concerts at the Garrick Playhouse in Altrincham on Friday 3 September starring Odyssey along with special guest, Mama Used to Say singer Junior Giscombe.

Weekend Of Live Music Announced For Hale Barns Carnival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2021

A very special Proms with Russell Watson officially opens the carnival tomorrow evening, with the concert raising money for The Seashell Trust – a Cheshire charity which helps young people with complex needs and communication challenges.

Katrina and The Waves and More Announced For Hale Barns Carnival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2021

The Eighties extravaganza on Sunday 18 July is the brilliant finale to three unmissable nights of music promised at the annual Cheshire event which raises thousands of pounds for good causes.