Newark Palace Theatre to host Vampires Rock: Eternal Love, tribute acts to T.Rex, Fleetwood Mac, and The Temptations, and SAS: Who Dares Wins star in April
Steve Steinman’s brand-new addition to the Vampires Rock universe, and the sounds of Fleetwood Mac are among a bumper month of entertainment at the Palace Theatre.
The venue welcomes in a new month with a captivating journey through music history from the 50s to the 80s on April 1.
That'll Be The Day fuses rock 'n' roll, pop, and comedy for a celebratory show filled with top tunes and nostalgia.
Be transported to Nashville on April 3, and Country Hits Live comes to the theatre.
A cast of multi award-winning musicians and singers — fronted by UK Country singer Jade Helliwell and Nashville’s Lars Pluto — will trawl through country favourites from the likes of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Garth Brooks right through to Taylor Swift and Luke Combs.
Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins chief instructor, Paratrooper, decorated SAS leader, and bodyguard to Hollywood superstars, Billy Billingham brings his tour Always a Little Further to the palace on April 5.
A man who has seen extreme combat and gruelling missions, he will share his incredible story and give audiences a chance to ask him their own questions.
On April 11 it will be time for the music of Marc Bolan and T.Rex, from tribute act T.Rextasy.
They will transport audiences back to the 70s for a rock’n’roll concert for all ages, celebrating one of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era.
Also to be celebrated are The Temptations, as Just My Imagination takes over the stage on April 12, to mark 65 years since the formation of the most successful Motown group in history and 60 years since the release of hit ‘My Girl’.
West End performers lend their talents to the tour, delivering signature hits such as ‘Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone’, ‘Ain’t Too Proud to Beg’, ‘I Can’t Get Next To You’, ‘I Wish It Would Rain’ and ‘Get Ready’.
Former Bond girl Caroline Bliss will compere a concert for fans of 007 the following day, April 13.
The James Bond Concert Spectacular, a critically acclaimed tribute to the music of Bond, will delve into the iconic soundtracks of the films in detail in what has been regarded as the finest performances since he originals.
Younger audiences are in for a treat on April 15, as Dinosours Live stomp onto the stage for a pre-historic journey to the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
There’ll be facts, fun, and life-like dinosours from the home of the ancient animals, London’s Natural History Museum — on tour for the first time since 1881.
Jordanian-Palestinian classical pianist Iyad Sughayer will perform on April 17, in a solo recital as part of his 2024-25 season.
A main event for the month — Steve Steinman’s latest musical creation Vampires Rock: Eternal Love — will be at the theatre on April 18 and 19.
Featuring over 20 original songs, a full cast of singers, dancers, and musicians, the new musical will expand the much-loved Vampires Rock story.
Steve Steinman himself stars as the Baron, who returns to his homeland to reclaim his castle and search for his long-lost love Pandora.
Disney Channel favourite High School Musical will come to life in a staging by Rare Productions on April 25 and 26.
Troy Bolton, Gabriella Montez, and the students of East High deal with issues of first love, friends, and family while balancing their classes and extra curricular activities — while jealous Sharpay Evans conspires to squelch their chances in the school musical.
Football star Paul Merson will discuss his career with Arsenal, Aston Villa, Middlesbrough, Portsmouth and England — with tales from both on and off the pitch — as his show My Life takes over the venue on April 29.
Then, to round off the month, on April 30, Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac will pay tribute to the renowned group — as musicians who hold Fleetwood Mac very close to their hearts and endeavour to perform their music as authentically as possible.
