Details

It's 1968 - the major musical event of the year is the first live TV special for Elvis Presley in what will come to be known as 'The '68 Comeback Special'. Drawing phenomenal ratings, this event reestablishes Elvis as the major entertainment star of the decade, and twelve months later Elvis stars at the International Hotel in Vegas, performing live for the first time in seven years, and securing his place in history as the King of Rock 'n' Roll! This is Elvis recreates all the drama leading up to the comeback as well as staging the monumental concert itself, and features Elvis's greatest ever hits. Approx 2hrs 15 mins including interval

Cast/Performers

Simon Bowman (Elvis), Andy Pelos (Joe Espesito), James Thurston (Charlie Hodge), Gary Skelton (Bass Guitar), Benedict James (Trombone), Barney Ashworth (Trumpet), Tom Clare (Drums), Nick Radcliffe (Guitar), Steve Pretty (Trumpet), Ruth Augilera (Inspiration), Natasha Cox (Inspiration), Simone Mistry-Palmer (Inspiration), Nadya Persaud (Swing)

Creatives/Company

Book by: Philp Norman
Author: Laurie Mansfield
Producer(s): Bill Kenwright, Laurie Mansfield
Company(s): Theatre Royal Windsor, Churchill Theatre Bromley
Director(s): Keith Strachan, Stuart Morley (music)
Design(s): Andy Walmsley, Jason Southgate (assistant)
Lighting: Ben Cracknell
Sound: Ben Harrison
Choreographer: Carole Todd
Costume: Biddy Guy
Other: Anne Marie Clarke (props)