Sister Act and Jersey Boys join host of exciting shows at Aberdeen Performing Arts
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A HOST of new shows announced by Aberdeen Performing Arts will include the cream of musical theatre, family shows, cutting edge dance and beloved pop stars.
Sister Act the Musical, Jersey Boys, Billionaire Boy and a new show created by Alan Cumming will join a bumper 2022 line up for His Majesty’s Theatre, while Boyzlife and 60s Gold will be part of the musical offering at the Music Hall.
Aberdeen Performing Arts Chief Executive Jane Spiers said: “Now that we are open again, 2022 is shaping up to be really exciting and it is fantastic to be bringing these amazing productions to Aberdeen.
“We had such a brilliant reaction from our audiences after re-opening in September, and it’s wonderful to see such a great appetite for live shows. There is something for everyone and so much to look forward to.”
From the award-winning producers of Gangsta Granny, the West End production of David Walliams’ Billionaire Boy comes to His Majesty’s Theatre from August 10-13.
Joe Spud is 12 years old and the richest boy in the country. He has his own sports car, two crocodiles as pets and £100,000 a week pocket money. But what Joe doesn't have is a friend. So he decides to leave his posh school and start at the local comp. However, things don't go as planned for Joe and life becomes a rollercoaster as he tries to find what money can't buy.
Burn will be at His Majesty’s Theatre from August 24-27, a new creation from the legendary Scottish actor and author Alan Cumming.
This brand-new piece of dance theatre challenges the ‘biscuit tin’ image of Scotland’s National Bard and goes beyond the poetry to focus on the man himself – his poverty, his personal tragedy, his struggles with mental health and his spectacular success.
Smash hit musical Sister Act will be coming to His Majesty’s Theatre from November 7-12.
A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, sisterhood and music, it tells the hilarious story of the disco diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder, and is hidden in protective custody in a convent.
Jersey Boys will be at the city theatre from February 6-12, 2023. A Tony, Grammy and Olivier award-winning musical, a story that has made them an international sensation all over again. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s too good to be true.
Since their inception, Boyzlife have already performed some of their greatest chart hits for over 70,000 fans. Now they’re back on the road, playing their original material for the very first time. Boyzlife is the supergroup formed by long time pals Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden who previously appeared as members of ’90s and ’00s boybands Boyzone and Westlife, respectively. They will play at the Music Hall on October 7.
Sixties Gold is at the Music Hall on Tuesday, November 22. Joining the line-up for the ever popular show are The Tremeloes featuring Chesney Hawkes, Herman's Hermits, The Marmalade, Spencer James (lead singer of The Searchers), Gerry's Pacemakers and special guest from the USA, Gary Puckett.
Tickets for Sister Act, Jersey Boys and Billionaire Boy on sale from Tuesday, February 8, while tickets for Boyzlife and Sixties Gold are on sale now, from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com, phone (01224) 641122 or visit the box office at His Majesty’s Theatre or the Music Hall.
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Notes for editors:
Issued on Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Further details and images from Rachel Campbell
Communications Executive
Aberdeen Performing Arts,
Tel 01224 337641 Mob 07919 565156
Email rachel.campbell@aberdeenperformingarts.com
Aberdeen Performing Arts is a charity registered in Scotland No: SC033733
Aberdeen Performing Arts is a charitable trust founded in 2004. Our vision is to create a vibrant, cultural hub at the heart of city life – inspiring, exploring and engaging through live performance and creative projects. Aberdeen Performing Arts manages three Aberdeen city-centre venues, His Majesty’s Theatre, The Music Hall and the Lemon Tree. We run three festivals a year, and a production company, with over 1,000,000 visits to our venues annually.
Aberdeen City Council and Creative Scotland are key funders of Aberdeen Performing Arts.
