A new stage show which celebrates the life and music of John Lennon is set to take Merseyside by storm when it plays three key venues as part of its inaugural UK tour.
Something About Lennon – The John Lennon Story will entertain audiences in St Helens, Southport and New Brighton.
The show comes to St Helens Theatre Royal on Tuesday, May 27 before moving on to New Brighton’s Floral Pavilion on May 28 and before two performances at The Atkinson in Southport on May 31.
As an extra treat, Lennon fans are being invited to drop in to the Fab4 Café at the Beatles Story this Saturday (May 24) to experience a free intimate preview show.
West End performer and musician Daniel Taylor will perform several iconic Lennon numbers during the event which will also feature Something About Lennon writer and co-producer Jon Fellowes.
It takes place at the Royal Albert Dock attraction at 1.30pm.
Meanwhile the 26-date tour ends at Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre on Sunday, July 6, with an extra matinee performance now added to the date due to demand.
The Epstein will also host a closing party for the tour in the theatre’s newly refurbished bar following the evening performance, with special entertainment promised.
Weaving together songs and stories, Something About Lennon is not a tribute show as you know it, but rather one musician authentically telling the tale and honouring the music of another in a story that will reveal a life that wasn’t always filled with peace and love.
Co-producer Bill Elms said: “Our 26-date UK tour is now underway and has received fantastic feedback from audiences in Wales and Scotland for the first few shows.
“But Merseyside is where Something About Lennon was created, and our audiences are the best, so we’re excited to play four venues here as part of the tour.
“I’m also grateful the continued support for the production from The Beatles Story means we’re able to give its visitors a little taste of what the show is all about – a celebration of the many facets of John Lennon’s life and music.”