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Historic Lavenham Big Top Theatre

What's On @ Historic Lavenham Big Top Theatre

Russell Watson

Russell Watson

18 Jul 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

World-famous tenor who has won four Brit Classical Awards and is still the only artist to top the UK and US classical charts at the same time.
Collabro

Collabro

16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2026

Collabro, one of the world’s most successful musical theatre groups, met in 2014 for their first rehearsal at a London pub, just a month later went on to rouse the whole of Hammersmith Apollo into a standing ovation during their first ever public performance of ‘Stars’ for the Britain’s Got Talent judges. Having triumphed in their Semi-Final heat with over 63% of the votes, they then won the overall competition with one of the biggest majorities ever. This subsequently led to them joining Simon Cowell’s label Syco, and hence becoming label-mates with the likes of One Direction, Little Mix, Susan Boyle and Il Divo.
T-Rextasy

T-Rextasy

15 May 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Marc Bolan, with his band T.Rex, was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era. With Bolan's special ingredient of Rock-a-Boogie songs, the band had a string of huge hits throughout the 1970s including Love to Boogie, Telegram Sam, Jeepster and 20th Century Boy. T.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for over 20 years, a career that ironically out lives Marc’s very own T.Rex. The band is now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan’s family, estate, original ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan’s catalogue management. Truly a rock’n’roll concert for all ages - If you would like to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this show is for you!
Bay City Rollers

Bay City Rollers

18 Apr 2026 - 12 Nov 2026

Journey back in time to those carefree days of the 70’s when Scotland’s original boyband ruled the charts. Selling over 300 million albums worldwide, the Bay City Rollers attracted fans of all ages and a phenomenon known as Rollermania swept across the globe. Tartan clad fans in the UK and other parts of Europe were soon joined by throngs of devoted fans in Australia, Canada, USA and Japan.   Now, Bay City Roller legend, Stuart “Woody” Wood, has brought together a powerful group of talented musicians who embody the same essence of the original band that the world knew and loved. Backed by incredible musical resumes, this group has taken what it means to be a Bay City Roller to heart and their excitement is infectious. ​ The current Bay City Rollers are Ian Thomson on lead vocals and guitar, John McLaughlin on vocals and keys, Mikey Smith on bass guitar, Jamie McGrory on drums and Woody on guitar.
The Shires

The Shires

8 Aug 2026 - 20 Nov 2026

UK country superstars The Shires first entered the history books in 2015, when their debut album, Brave, became the first ever British country album to enter the UK Top Ten. Their second album, My Universe, also broke new ground by becoming the fastest-selling British country album of all time and reached the top three in the UK chart. After an incredible two years, Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes, hailing from Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, have fast become a firm favourite in the UK country music scene. Now they’re making their mark in Nashville too. With two gold certified albums under their belt within 12 months of each other and nine playlisted tracks across BBC Music, The Shires are back and they’re raring to go.
Yes Please

Yes Please

17 May 2026 - 9 Aug 2026

From the original promoter of the Classic line-up of YES, John Hessenthaler endorses YES PLEASE. With a career spanning seven decades, YES first had huge worldwide success in the 70s and 80s with albums The Yes Album, Fragile, Close to the Edge, Going for the One and 90125 and with singles such as Roundabout, Wonderous Stories and a US No.1 - Owner of a Lonely Heart. With wildly diverse influences from rock, classical, jazz, folk, funk, Eastern and even country music, Yes music has not been matched for its innovation, imagination and creativity. Leading purveyors live on stage, YES PLEASE painstakingly recreate the outstanding music of the Prog-Rock giants, receiving high praise from YES fans wherever they perform. Whether it's hit singles like Owner of a Lonely Heart, Wonderous Stories or an epic masterpiece such as Close to the Edge, YES PLEASE perform classic YES music with authentic sounds, instruments, vocal harmonies and energy! In 2019 they were honoured to be invited to perform at Roger Dean's largest exhibition of Yes album covers to date. Yes Please feature Steve Howe specialist Oliver Day on guitar. A spectacular concert. Superb. Thank you guys - I never expected to hear such a faithful rendition of Yes..I floated back 30 years. Thought I'd never see the real Yes ever again...I did on Sat night...amazing. Nothing seemed too difficult or complex for them "Amazing vocals, stunning guitar, keyboards etc. Wonderful!" "Each and every one of you absolutely and utterly nailed it! I was completely in awe." "I've been a fan of Yes since the early 70's, they are technically one of the best bands ever.. So you'd have to be very brave to try & imitate .... Well I take my hat off to the brilliant 'Yes Please' absolutely spot on !! If you get the opportunity , GO SEE THEM !! 5 stars ! Terry Lee-Promoter "Absolutely top musicians recreating the classic progressive rock of Yes. Quite definitely the best tribute band to Yes that I've ever seen." Julian Lewry-Promoter This show is Reserved Seating - Seats will be allocated on the night. For all enquiries / disabled bookings, please call the Box Office on 01256 416384.
A Foreigner's Journey

A Foreigner's Journey

3 Apr 2026 - 19 Feb 2027

Well known all over the World, Foreigner and Journey are giants of the genre best known as Adult Orientated Rock and have been huge draws as live acts since forming in the 1970's. The two bands have achieved massive commercial and critical success and both sold in excess of 80 million albums, their supreme musical quality meaning that they've never been victims of trends or passing fashions. Sadly for those in the UK, their shows over here have been few and far between, Thankfully the next best thing is here: a Foreigner's Journey! The band have toured throughout the UK and Europe for the last 6 years and headlined a number of festivals, safely establishing themselves as one of the most respected and know tribute shows around. Cherry picking the very best songs from each of the two bands, bonafide rock classics such as (the massive) 'Don't Stop Believing', 'Separate Ways', 'Cold As Ice', 'Juke Box Hero' Waiting For A Girl Like You and 'I Want To Know What Love Is. A Foreigners Journey take things much beyond a mere 'tribute act' and turn their show into a living, breathing and powerful show. Guaranteed to be an evening to remember and real treat for all those who love quality, commercial rock.
Roxy Magic

Roxy Magic

4 Apr 2026 - 6 Mar 2027

A tribute to the magic of Roxy Music and pop icon Bryan Ferry. Singer Kevin Hackett bears an uncanny resemblance to the suave icon of the seventies, both visually and vocally. Chris Evans calls them a "fantastic band ".
The Brit Funk Association

The Brit Funk Association

9 Apr 2026 - 13 Aug 2026

All-Star Brit Funk Supergroup featuring members of Beggar & Co, Hi-Tension, Central Line and ex-members of Light of the World & Incognito. The Brit-Funk genre started in the late 1970's and was a catch-all phrase coined by Record Mirror Magazine's James Hamilton to describe the distinctive mix of jazz-fusion-funk-disco music being made by UK bands such as Level 42, Light of the World, Freeez, Shakatak, Central Line, Hi-Tension, Morrissey / Mullen, Second Image, Direct Drive, Linx and Incognito. The Brit-Funk Association is a new project featuring musicians from Beggar & Co, Central Line, Hi-Tension and ex-members of Light of the World and Incognito to perform from each of the band's back catalogue such as "Time", "Somebody (Help Me Out)", "Walking Into Sunshine", "Hi-Tension", "British Hustle", "There's a Reason", "I'm So Happy", "London Town", "Nature Boy", "Everyday" and choice selections of band's that influenced them by acts such as Mass Production, Kool & The Gang, Roy Ayers Ubiquity etc
The Carpenters Experience

The Carpenters Experience

10 Apr 2026 - 5 Feb 2027

When we were young we'd listen to the radio, waiting for our favourite songs. Now they're back again, like a long-lost friend, all the song we loved so well The UK's leading Carpenters show, featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians, captures the sights and sounds of the amazing talents of Richard and Karen Carpenter. Karen's silky contralto is combined with Richard's delightful piano and seamless harmonies in this big production that brings Close to You, We've only Just Begun, Top of the World, Rainy Days and Mondays, Solitaire, Goodbye to Love, Please Mr Postman, For All We Know, Only Yesterday and dozens more classic songs to the stage. The Carpenters Experience is coming to town for an evening of non-stop hits - it's yesterday once more.

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