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The UK’s biggest country music export The Shires have announced an intimate acoustic tour for 2024.

The two of us tour will see Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes tour the length and breadth of the UK performing all their classic tracks.
The Shires achievements speak for themselves: three consecutive UK Top 3 albums, four number 1 UK Country albums, 100 million+ streams, two Gold-certified records, and countless sold- out headline shows, including filling the prestigious Royal Albert Hall.

The Shires first broke through in 2014 with their single ‘Nashville Grey Skies’, a playful song about Britain needing its own country scene. And that’s something which they helped happen, starting with their 2015 debut Brave, which became the first ever Top 10 album by a UK country music artist. That success continued with a succession of hit albums: 2016’s My Universe, 2018’s Accidentally On Purpose, 2020’s Good Years and 2022’s 10 Year Plan.
Their authenticity saw them embraced by the Nashville scene immediately, leading to two CMA Awards, touring highlights including C2C Festival and shows as guests to Carrie Underwood, Little Big Town, The Corrs and more.

Tramps like us . . .

Celebrate 41 years since the iconic Born in The USA album was first released with the world-class theatre production, The Sound of Springsteen.

Experience the pure rock ‘n’ roll euphoria of Bruce Springsteen as this outstanding show brings his iconic sound to life, taking you on a musical journey through the incredible catalogue, from Greetings from Asbury Park to 2020’s Ghosts via the legendary hits Born in the USA and Born to Run.

From high-octane vocals to the phenomenal stage production, every detail is meticulously crafted to transport you back to the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll.

Whether you’re a lifetime Springsteen fan or discovering his music for the first time, you will be captivated by the thundering guitars, iconic saxophone and powerful lyrics that defined generations.

Get ready to experience the legacy of The Boss and rock the night away!

Lee Mead, star of Television and award winning West End leading man, is back for 2025!

Lee shot to fame in 2007 on the BBC reality TV show ‘Any Dream Will Do’. Beating 10,000 other hopefuls in the live finals to be crowned as Joseph in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Lee has since starred in a wide range of stage productions, including ‘Wicked’, ‘Legally Blonde’, Chicago, ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ and most recently ‘We Will Rock You” at the London Coliseum last Summer. He has also released several successful albums that showcase his powerful vocals and impressive range.

This production features Lee’s outstanding live band and stunning musical arrangements. Selected songs from his musical influences and celebrate a career lasting over twenty years.

Join Lee for an evening of unforgettable music from the world of Musical Theatre, contemporary hits and his brand new EP.

A voice not to be missed!

LEE MEAD – BIOGRAPHY

LEE MEAD shot to prominence after winning the BBC series ‘Any Dream Will Do’ to take the role of Joseph in the West End in 2007. In June 2007 he released ‘Any Dream Will Do’ and ‘Close Every Door’. The songs entered the UK Singles Download Charts and peaked at No 2. Lee released his first album ‘Lee Mead’ in 2007 and his second album ‘Nothing Else Matters’ in 2009.

Lee returned to the West End in 2010 to take on the role of Fyero in the musical ‘Wicked’ to critical acclaim. He continued to pursue his solo singing career, taking his own show ‘An Evening with Lee Mead’ around the UK. He also starred in his own Christmas show at the London Coliseum in December 2010. Lee continued to tour the UK with his band throughout 2011 and in the same year played the lead male role, Emmett Forrest in the smash hit musical ‘Legally Blonde’ at the Savoy Theatre in London’s West End. The end of 2011 saw Lee touring his own sell out show in Japan with the National Polish Orchestra.

He joined the cast of BBC ‘Casualty’ as Nurse Ben ‘Lofty’ Chiltern in 2013, a role which was specifically created for him and which has proved a huge success for Lee and for the show. Despite being incredibly busy at the BBC, and in pantomime each Christmas and New Year, Lee found time to perform in his own concerts during 2014. He also returned to the West End’s legendary Garrick Theatre in December 2014 and 2015 with his own Christmas shows.

Lee took a 12-month leave of absence from ‘Casualty’ to take on the role of Caractacus Potts in a new touring production of ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ from May-September 2016. He released his fourth album ‘Some Enchanted Evening’, which went into the Top 20 in February 2016 and toured with his own show of the same name throughout 2015/2016.

On December 2016 and January 2017 Lee was offered the opportunity to appear in pantomime at the legendary London Palladium with the world’s biggest pantomime producers, Qdos. He performed in ‘Cinderella’ as Prince Charming, alongside Julian Clary and Paul O’Grady, to great acclaim.

In May 2017, Lee was invited to join the cast of the BBC hit TV show, ‘Holby City’, to reprise the role of Ben ‘Lofty’ Chiltern. Lee remained at ‘Holby City’ for three years as a weekly favourite among fans of the show, attracting an audience of 5 million viewers each week.

In 2018, Lee headlined the “Stages Cruise Festival” with Michael Ball and appeared on stage with Don Black. Later that year Lee performed at the composer’s 80th birthday celebration ‘An Evening with Don Black’ which aired on BBC Radio 2.

Recently, Lee fulfilled one of his childhood ambitions by performing in front of the entire Royal Family at the Royal Albert Hall ‘Festival of Remembrance Concert’ alongside James Blunt, Leona Lewis and Rick Astley.

During his career to date, Lee has duetted with some of the world’s most popular artists, including Josh Groban, Susan Boyle and Donny Osmond to name a few. Having just finished another starring role in Qdos’ production of Aladdin, Lee is now writing and recording his 6th studio album.

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BRACE YOURSELVES – THEY’RE BACK IN 2026, BY POPULAR DEMAND!

The Dazzling Diamonds make their triumphant return to Stafford with their comedy variety drag show.

Get ready to be dazzled by The Dazzling Diamonds!  💎✨

The Dazzling Diamonds make a triumphant return with a brand-new comedy variety drag show. From jaw-dropping dance numbers to hilarious lip-sync performances and not forgetting the sensational live vocals, the cast are pulling out all the stops to make this show as unforgettable as the last!

But don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about your fan favourites! You can still expect to see the iconic performances that have made The Dazzling Diamonds a hit.

So gather your friends, put on your most fabulous outfit, and join us for a night of glitz, glamour, and pure entertainment. The Dazzling Diamonds are ready to shine bright and make your night one to remember! 💃🏼✨🌟

Recommended age 14+ plus
Duration: 2 hours 15mins including an interval

UPDATE: Due to illness in the cast, this show has been moved from April 5 to April 29. All tickets are still valid but if you have any issues, please contact the Box Office on 01785 619080. 

Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn’t touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax – you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s!

From the birth of Rock n Roll through to the Beat Group sounds of the British Invasion and beyond, the show is packed with over forty hits from the likes of Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Ronettes, Cliff Richard, Cilla Black and many more.

Performed by a full live band, featuring some of the country’s top musicians, this incredible show features excellent vocals, tight harmonies and an infectious sense of fun.

Dancing in the aisles is strictly compulsory so bring your dancing shoes and let the good times roll!

They blow the roof off every time we have them, so we couldn’t wait to invite them back again!
Featured in the BBC TV documentary “The Joy of the Guitar Riff” (alongside Brian May, Tony Iommi & Dave Grohl) Purple Zeppelin are proud to pay tribute to the two greatest Rock Bands of all time, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin!!!
Many years have passed since the last UK gigs from the classic line-ups of both bands. Whether you were lucky enough to have seen the originals live or not, Purple Zeppelin will take you back to the magic, the excitement and the sheer raw energy generated by those incredible musicians.
In a “full on” two and a half hour show complete with costume changes for each band, you’ll hear their most famous songs – basically THE BEST BITS, ALL OF THE TIME!
Touring for over 15 years and seen by more than 6 million people, live and on TV, Purple Zeppelin are four talented and versatile musicians. With decades of playing between them and thousands of gigs in the UK and overseas, every show is an unforgettable experience.

However, this is much more than just a great band performing all the ‘Greatest Hits’ – it’s a theatrical insight into these two giants of rock, complete with special effects, onstage ‘artistic differences’ and audience participation!

Twice voted Best UK Tribute Band, the band are genuine admirers of both Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin and with the accent firmly on entertainment this is a night not to be missed, complete with Ritchie Blackmore’s on stage antics, Jimmy Page’s twin neck Guitar and Theremin, a Drum Duet and a very special Violin Bow Solo!
Come and experience the excitement of Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin in one mesmerizing show!

“This highly entertaining and musically authentic tribute band dared to match the brilliance of the originators”
Chris Welch – Ex editor of Melody Maker and author of many Led Zeppelin books.

“Fantastic night had by all – The audience went wild for Purple Zeppelin”
Fiona Maloney – Manager, Epsom Playhouse Theatre

“A joy to work with; great guys, great show, the audience loved it!”
Dawn Gabriel – Manager, Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells.

“The band take every opportunity to involve the audience throughout – full of energy and quality.”
Dave Watmore – Manager, The Hawth Theatre, Crawley

“The audience feedback was fab!”
Mark Barnes – Manager, The Elgiva Theatre, Cheshunt

Made in Tennessee takes you through the decades of the nation’s fastest growing music genre, from Country’s origin in the Southern States of America to modern day Country heard around the world.

Featuring classics from Johnny, June, Dolly and Hank, legends like Garth Brooks and Carrie Underwood and modern country super stars such as Kacey Musgraves and Chris Stapleton.

It’s a rip-roaring night of country classics, from golden oldies and modern-day hits with a superb live band, incredible vocals and an authentic big-production set.

Made in Tennessee, performed in Stafford.

A night of superb guitar music from two acclaimed virtuosos.

On an expansive tour of the UK and Ireland, Martin and Dickinson perform the music of their long-awaited album, ‘The Bridge’: a carefully curated compilation of Eduardo’s most alluring works for two guitars, where rock merges with son montunos; old Yoruba chants, feel-good rumbas and funk- boleros, with cinematic pieces sitting alongside Cuban tumbaos with slap bass.

Eduardo is one of the most-performed living guitar composers in the world, and together we have been doing short tours for the last 10 years which have been extremely well-received all around the UK, Europe and Latin America.

‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement – but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 5 decades!

Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records and have toured all corners of the World extensively.

Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of their biggest hits, many of which reached number one in the pop charts of Europe.

‘Under The Moon of Love’, ‘Three Steps to Heaven’, ‘Hey Rock & Roll’, ‘When’, ‘Blue Moon’, ‘Pretty Little Angel Eyes’ and many, many more.

So come and join the ‘Dancin’ Party’… ‘You’ve Got What It Takes’!

ANY DREAM WILL DO’s Keith Jack and stars of JOSEPH sing the biggest musical hits of a generation.

Dreamcoat Stars is back due to popular demand, for their 3rd UK tour. Bringing incredible live musical entertainment to the nation! Experience the UK’s biggest and best night of musical smash-hits in this star-studded concert featuring brand-new songs and arrangements.

Starring Any Dream Will Do’s Keith Jack; TV star and UK tour Joseph Sam Cassidy; West End’s leading man Graham Tudor; and introducing our first Pharaoh Andrew Geater.

The concert includes everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway classics, Les Misérables, We Will Rock You, Dirty Dancing, Hairspray, West Side Story, and the toe-tapping Jersey Boys. Relive all your favourite productions in one epic evening.

Feel the spine-tingling vocal power of four sensational singers from the global hit show Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat coming together for an unforgettable evening of musical theatre. This megamix production is guaranteed to leave you wanting more, while singing your favourite songs all the way home!

A hand-picked selection of non-stop hits with phenomenal vocal arrangements, incredible four-part harmonies, slick choreography, and memorable stories from the star’s time in Joseph.

Grab your coat of many colours and join us on your Dreamcoat journey where Any Dream Will Do. This is a show that will raise your spirits in a night of theatre you’ll never forget.

Go Go Go get your tickets now!