Rock 'n' Roll Paradise

Rock 'n' Roll Paradise is a brilliant rock 'n' roll show that does exactly what it says on the tin. There's no plot, no storyline, simply a rock 'n' roll show where the music plays the leading role.

The show is opened by Jerry Lee Lewis firing on all cylinders, and the Big Bopper is the evening's compere linking the acts throughout the show with witty repartee and spirited renditions of his solo songs. The incredibly talented cast bring to life the spirit of the rock 'n' roll era, reminding you at every turn why this music has stood the test of time. Just try not tapping your foot as Jerry Lee rips into Great Balls of Fire with a passion. Feel the shivers in your spine as Roy Orbison soars gracefully through his classic songs. Watch with delight as Eddie Cochran and Buddy Holly explode onto the stage like the first guitar heroes; with slick moves and engaging energy they power through those wonderfully bright optimistic songs of theirs. And that's just the first half!

The second half opens with a concert within a concert as we're taken through the years of Elvis' later tours, complete with Vegas jump-suits, belts and rings. We are reminded of not only how incredible a performer and singer Elvis Presley was, but also how gracious he was; never taking himself too seriously, and always appreciative. And then from out of nowhere we are back with Buddy, Eddie, The Big O and the others, the energy building to fever pitch, leaving the audience demanding more.

This is rock 'n' roll music at its very best played with all the commitment and honesty that the originals would be proud of. Richard Atkins is widely regarded as the best late-period Elvis there is, and the rest of the cast are equally strong. John-Simon Rawlings brings all the warmth and charisma to the role of J.P. Richardson, The Big Bopper, that one would expect given his West End pedigree, and Peter Jackson's Eddie Cochran Is so true to his hero, it is easy to understand why he's attracting the attention of the Cochran fan clubs. Darren Green brilliantly captures the energy and zaniness of The Killer to perfection; and any Orbison fans will tell you that they don't come any better than Johnny Curtiss. 2011 sees Nick Player step into the Buddy Holly role with the all energy and musical precision of the man himself.

Go and see this show as soon as you can. Brought to you by Lord Tim Croxford of Accelerator Entertainments, it is a spectacular celebration of rock 'n' roll music, performed and enjoyed by the cast so that the audience can participate and take a step back in time to a very special era. Rock 'n' Roll Paradise is, quite simply, the very, very best……….