THEATRE PREVIEW: Dusty and the Shades of the 60s

A POPTASTIC stage show will bring the sounds of the sixties to Rotherham Civic Theatre next week.
By Dave Doyle
Published 4th Jun 2018, 16:32 BST
Updated 4th Jun 2018, 16:56 BST

Dusty and the Shades of the 60s is winging its way here, wowing audiences nationwide on its route.

The nostalgic musical celebrates the life and music of Dusty Springfield, whose biggest hits included Son of a Preacher Man and I Only Want To Be With You.

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The songs are sung by West End singer Emily Clark, with Leanne Kyte, Rebecca Lauren and Jazmin Patey-Ford appearing as vocal trio the Shades.

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    Emily said: “Ever since I could speak I’ve wanted to sing professionally and, being a huge fan of the music of the 60s, so this is a wonderful opportunity for me to pay homage to one of my all-time favourite singers.

    “The Shades and I are having an absolute ball on tour and we hope we’re doing the fabulous Dusty justice with our show.”

    The musical also celebrates some of the Dusty’s most famous contemporaries — including Tina Turner and Lulu.

    Dusty and the Shades of the 60s lands in Rotherham on Wednesday, June 13.

    Visit www.rotherhamtheatres.co.uk for more information and to buy tickets, priced at £14 each.

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