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The days of the Supergroup may be long past… but The Guilty Men would surely qualify for that description! The band is made up of five of the finest musicians from the Northwest of England. Between them, they have played over 10,000 gigs on planet Earth, recorded thousands of songs and made countless radio and TV appearances. To say they’re experienced would be an understatement!

The story starts in 1979, in Manchester, England. Clive Gregson and Neil Cossar met through a mutual friend, John Martin, the bassist in The Cheaters… Neil was the band’s guitarist. Clive was the leader of Any Trouble. The Cheaters had a PA, Any Trouble owned a van. It made sense to pool resources, often with both bands on the same bill… happy days!

Any Trouble signed to Stiff Records, The Cheaters signed to EMI. Both bands released several albums and played thousands of shows. Both bands ran their course… Clive then went on to a successful partnership with singer Christine Collister, released over 20 solo albums, and spent 15 years in Nashville working as a session musician and producer. Neil became a radio DJ, formed a Music PR company and launched the online brand This Day in Music, before becoming a music book publisher.

Cut to 2021… lifelong friends Clive and Neil are catching up over lunch and thought it might be fun to try and write some songs together… Several weeks and quite a few songs later, they decided to expand the enterprise from a songwriting workshop to a full blown band. Clive recruited keyboardist Jez Smith and bassist Craig Fletcher from John Lees’ Barclay James Harvest… and the lineup was completed with the addition of legendary drummer, Paul Burgess, who has played with 10cc since 1973. They named the band The Guilty Men… and headed into the recording studio.

Cut to 2024… and The Guilty Men’s debut album “Invisible Confetti” is ready to roll. 13 brand new songs recorded in the old-fashioned way: everybody playing live in the studio, intent on catching the moment. Most of the songs were laid down in no more than 2 or 3 takes… and with four featured lead vocalists, the album covers a lot of musical bases. “Invisible Confetti” rocks… with nods to Americana, country, folk, pop, psychedelia… it’s an exhilarating ride from start to finish. All aboard!

Surely one of the most recognisable Tribute Bands in the world, the incomparable SUPREME QUEEN pay homage to the halcyon days of one of the greatest ever rock bands.

Musically brilliant, Scott Maley’s incredible vocal and visual resemblance to Freddie Mercury is complimented by stunning production values, authentic stage settings, as well as sound and lighting effects all designed to provide the most memorable of evenings for the millions of Queen fans worldwide!

As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK’s number one boy band, The Take That Experience mark over a decade together as their most popular and recognised tribute act.

With acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic dance routines, The Take That Experience recreate the magic of Take That live on stage with their ‘Greatest Hits Tour’.

This incredible show features hit after hit from Take That’s career spanning three decades – from classic 90s hits through to their most recent triumphs. Songs include Pray, Relight My Fire, Patience, Shine, These Days, Rule The World and Amore.

With a record-breaking 12 number ones and 28 Top 40 hits, the Take That catalogue is more than enough to keep you coming Back For Good again and again.

The Take That Experience pays tribute to Gary Barlow, Howard Donald & Mark Owen, setting the scene for an electrifying night.
“Jason Orange” joins the band live on stage with the one and only “Robbie Williams” performing fan favourites Rock DJ, Candy and of course the iconic song that launched his solo career, Angels.

This show is a must for any Take That fan as the boys don’t just give you a night you’ll Never Forget… they give you The Take That Experience!

Europe’s Official 1980’s Multi-Tribute Concert featuring 28 chart topping pop icons authentically recreated with live band and awesome dancers.

Performing over 35 chart topping smash-hits live in concert, with tributes to Duran Duran, The Human League, Kim Wilde, Culture Club, Madonna, Wham!, Nena, Toni Basil, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Bananarama, Dead or Alive, Madness and many many more !

As Ex-Radio1 and Top of the Pops presenter Mike Read enthusiastically described “It’s like Top of the Pops meets Live Aid with the sexy dance troupe Legs ‘n’ Co.”

So it’s time to dig out your 80’s fashions and Party!

JOHN BARROWMAN, LAID BARE is his newest show, unwavering and uncensored about his passion for life and his profound love of song and story.

In this show, every song, whether a Broadway classic or a contemporary hit, showcases John’s inimitable style and his dazzling voice. His stories and personal anecdotes burst with his keen wit, Scottish charm, and infectious energy

Most recognisable for his groundbreaking role of Captain Jack Harkness in Doctor Who and Torchwood, Malcolm Merlyn in Arrow and his numerous Saturday night entertainment shows. John featured as a judge on Dancing On Ice; Any Dream Will Do, How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria, and I’d do Anything. As a celebrity contestant he appeared on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here and Strictly Come Dancing.

His vast West End and Broadway musical credits include leading roles in Anything Goes, Sunset Boulevard, Chicago, Evita, Miss Saigon, Company, Beauty and the Beast and Phantom of the Opera.

Laid Bare is more than a concert – it’s a celebration of artistry, passion, and the joy of music. This is a show you’ll long remember.

Add-on experiences available for this event (please book your tickets for the main show beforehand):

Hey you! Don’t watch that – watch this . . .

Join Gladness in celebrating the music of one of our National Treasures – Madness, with all the bangers and more.. so put on your BAGGY TROUSERS catch the NIGHT BOAT TO CAIRO and join us at the HOUSE OF FUN.

OK, that’s enough capital letters; just trust us and come along for this multi-talented mad seven-piece as we relive the glory days of the Nutty Boys.

Expect all the hits including My Girl, Our House, Embarrassment, One Step Beyond and many more.

It’s a night full of joy, gladness, dancing and top, top tunes – the next best thing to a Madness gig.

See you there!