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1 to 27 Jun 2021
Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Image courtesy Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Synopsis
When most of us think of the 1950s, we think of Rock 'n' Roll, Hot Rods, Elvis, D.A. haircuts and teenage rebellion.
But there was a 'flipside' to this era - the side of harmony, innocence and the sincerity of dreams -when American families gathered in front of the TV to watch their favourite programmes, like Ed Sullivan or the Perry Como Show.
It was a period when vocal groups harmonised their way across the airwaves and jukeboxes of the USA.
This is the story of such a group FOREVER PLAID
There were these four guys, Frankie, Sparky, Jinx and Smudge who loved to sing.
They all met in high school around 1956.
Discovering they shared an affection for music and entertaining, they got together and dreamed of becoming like their idols - The Four Aces, The Four Freshmen and The Crew Cuts - although Rock 'n' Roll was racing down the fast lane like a candy-apple Corvette, they believed in their kind of music.
Finally on 9th February 1964 they landed their first big gig - the Airport Hilton Cocktail Bar.
On this day our story begins.
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Theatre
London N6 4BD
Dates
Performance days & times
Tuesday ‑ 7‑30pm
Wednesday ‑ 7‑30pm
Thursday ‑ 7‑30pm
Friday ‑ 7‑30pm
Saturday ‑ 7‑30pm
(No Performances Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve)
Tickets
£22
Saturdays and Sundays - £24
£20
Saturdays and Sundays - £22
Creatives
Author: Stuart Ross
Director: John Plews
Musical direction: Ian Oakley
Choreography: Racky Plews
Lighting: Aaron Dootson
Sound: Toby Burrow
Production: Katie Plews for Ovation