The Sensational 60s Experience comes to Swindon's Wyvern Theatre on Sunday, 12 November.
The new production for 2023 features acts from a groundbreaking era of British rock and pop.
A spokesperson said: "With a brand-new production for 2023. Join us for the musical phenomenon the sixties at 60 with this festival of nostalgia.
"The show with the definite feelgood factor will transport you back to that magical decade that was the 1960s.
"Whether you come to relive your childhood memories or you just simply want to see what your parents have been raving about for all these years this is the show to see.
"These legends of the 60s will deliver to you a night never to be forgotten."
The roster of acts includes:
- Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich. In 1964 the music scene was lit up with arrival of Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick and Tich. By 1966, on a massive roll, the band were in the charts for 50 weeks out of 52.
In Germany alone in 1967, record sales outsold The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. Hits include Bend It, Zabadak and The Legend Of Xanadu.
- The Fortunes. From Birmingham, the band first came into prominence in 1963 with hit single Caroline, which was used as the signature tune for the influential Pirate Radio Station of the same name. Other classics include Storm In A Teacup, You’ve Got Your Troubles and Freedom Come Freedom Go.
- The Swinging Blue Jeans. The band’s first big hit single Hippy Hippy Shake was released in 1963. Other hits were soon to follow, including You’re No Good, Good Golly Miss Molly and Don’t Make Me Over. The Swinging Blue Jeans have been led by Alan Lovell, faithfully carrying on the long tradition of the band.
- Steve Ellis. In 1967 Love Affair moved to CBS records and Steve’s life was about to change forever. The move brought the band to the forefront of the UK music scene with first single Everlasting Love.
At the time of its release Steve was only 17 years old. Later hit included Rainbow Valley, Bringing On Back The Good Times and A Day Without Love.
- Vanity Fare. Formed in 1966, they are a British pop/rock group known for such hits as, I Live For The Sun, Early In The Morning and Hitchin A Ride, which scored the band a number one on the Billboard 100 in the USA.
The show starts at 7.30pm and tickets are available from the box office on 0343 310 0040 and via swindontheatres.co.uk
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