Tubular Bells, created in 1971 and released in 1973, was the debut studio album by English multi-instrumentalist, composer, and songwriter Mike Oldfield. At just 17 years old when he started composing the music, Oldfield recorded and played almost all the instruments on the album, gained worldwide recognition when the opening theme was used for the soundtrack of the horror film, The Exorcist and went on to become the highest selling instrumental album of all time.50 Years Anniversary Tour - T840517379A celebration of Mike Oldfield's greatest hits. Tubular Bells maestro Phil Toms and his 10 piece band perform note for note music from the legendary 1973 album which launched Virgin records. Additional highlights include Moonlight Shadow, To France and selections from Oldfield's instrumental albums including Hergest Ridge, Ommadawn, Return to Ommadawn, The Songs of Distant Earth and Tubular Bells 2.Performer Phil Toms. | |
| 21 Apr 24 | The Cresset, Peterborough :: V28 listing details L01088184865 |
| 7 Apr 24 | Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury :: V0465778148 listing details L0728354583 |
The 50th Anniversary Celebration - T0887940617Tubular Bells The 50th Anniversary Celebration will feature an expansive live group, conducted and arranged by Oldfield's long-term collaborator Robin Smith. It will see Tubular Bells performed in full, along with further Oldfield compositions, touring across the UK | |
| 13 Oct 23 | Mayflower Theatre, Southampton :: V774 listing details L376030329 |
| 27 Sep 23 | St George's Hall, Bradford :: V967 listing details L579426648 |
| 21 Sep 23 | Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth :: V906 listing details L01436036077 |
| 17 Sep 23 | Corn Exchange, Cambridge :: V21 listing details L01693652835 |
| 16 Sep 23 | De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea :: V651 listing details L0453498740 |
| 15 Sep 23 | New Victoria Theatre, Woking :: V709 listing details L0780897129 |
| 14 Sep 23 | Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes :: V754 listing details L1684753070 |
| 13 Sep 23 | York Barbican Centre, York :: V956 listing details L2019311430 |
| 31 Mar 23 | Bath Forum, Bath :: V0370717416 listing details L1679138519 |
| 30 Mar 23 | City Hall, Sheffield :: V508532552 listing details L0109328914 |
| 29 Mar 23 | Royal Hall, Harrogate :: V943 listing details L1950086849 |
| 24 Mar 23 | Swansea Arena, Swansea :: V1813431028 listing details L0168900160 |
| 20 Mar 23 | Venue Cymru (formerly - North Wales Theatre), Llandudno :: V848 listing details L705523483 |
| 19 Mar 23 | Storyhouse, Chester :: V1196088186 listing details L521446850 |
| 18 Mar 23 | Stockton Globe, Stockton-on-Tees :: V01241429374 listing details L0202576283 |
| 15 Mar 23 | The Hexagon, Reading :: V734 listing details L0271685004 |
| 14 Mar 23 | Palace Theatre, Manchester :: V490 listing details L0492398817 |
| 12 Mar 23 | Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe :: V749 listing details L01364405162 |
| 11 Mar 23 | Ipswich Regent, Ipswich :: V79 listing details L168585161 |
| 10 Mar 23 | Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156 listing details L0427594776 |
| 8 Mar 23 | Perth Theatre, Perth :: V637 listing details L34514346 |
| 7 Mar 23 | King's Theatre, Glasgow :: V613 listing details L0986381796 |
| 6 Mar 23 | Festival Theatre, Edinburgh :: V600 listing details L01523597721 |
| 4 Mar 23 | Princess Theatre, Torquay :: V900 listing details L0777239327 |
| 3 Mar 23 | Guildhall, Portsmouth :: V770 listing details L01658114626 |
| 2 Mar 23 | New Theatre, Oxford :: V802 listing details L1472278481 |
| 25 Feb 23 | Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne :: V665 listing details L057244852 |
| 24 Feb 23 | Anvil Arts, Basingstoke :: V765 listing details L01853677296 |
| 19 Feb 23 | De Montfort Hall, Leicester :: V430 listing details L0865827413 |
| 18 Feb 23 | Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea :: V42 listing details L854474898 |
| 16 Feb 23 | The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead :: V1744216401 listing details L0396360075 |
| 15 Feb 23 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool :: V194 listing details L0382042940 |
| 14 Feb 23 | Buxton Opera House, Buxton :: V424 listing details L185349295 |
| 13 Feb 23 | Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham :: V140 listing details L01462603226 |
| 11 Feb 23 | The Great Hall, Exeter :: V0399253055 listing details L1418227417 |
| 10 Feb 23 | G-Live, Guildford :: V0839845247 listing details L281577784 |
| 9 Feb 23 | Lighthouse (previously known as Poole Arts Centre), Poole :: V910 listing details L01593405581 |
| 8 Feb 23 | Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol :: V856 listing details L0735344490 |
| 5 Feb 23 | Brighton Dome, Brighton :: V655 listing details L1832195706 |
| 3 Feb 23 | St David's Hall, Cardiff :: V825 listing details L02003464963 |
| 3 Nov 22 | Symphony Hall, Birmingham :: V148 listing details L1242789658 |
| 31 Oct 22 | Theatre Royal, Nottingham :: V462 listing details L1648456733 |
T0887869332The iconic album will be played in full, as well as Ommadawn Part 1 and Hergest Ridge Part 1. The show comes ahead of the 50th anniversary of the album, with a companion album also set for release later this year. The musicians will perform to a stunning visual backdrop that uses the latest projection mapping technology.Presented byKennedy Street. Presented byIBB Media. Company Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. Performer Brian Blessed. | |
| 1 Nov 22 | Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221 listing details L0616200306 |
The 50th Anniversary Experience - T0230706080The spectacle marks the 50th anniversary of Tubular Bells, the debut studio album by English multi-instrumentalist, composer and songwriter Mike Oldfield. Oldfield, who was just 17 years old when he started composing the music, recorded and played almost all of the instruments on the album. Conceived in 1971 and finally released in 1973, it gained worldwide acclaim when the opening theme was used for the soundtrack of the horror film The Exorcist. Tubular Bells is a progressive journey through classical, jazz, folk, prog rock and electronica. Ten performers from Circa Contemporary Circus present Oldfield's work in its physical form, their heart-stopping acrobatics intricately woven together to reflect the music. The musical director, Robin Smith, has collaborated with Mike Oldfield over three decades including memorable performances of Tubular Bells at Edinburgh Castle in 1992 and at the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony.Director Yaron Lifschitz. Musical Director Robin Smith. | |
| 6 Nov 21 | Mercury Theatre, Colchester :: V37 listing details L1679860346 |
| 7 Aug 21 to 15 Aug 21 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L976533346 |
