BUNTINGFORD U3A
DISCOVERING LONDON – JEAN COOK
tel no 01763 271495/07544 656 168
Email: Jean.M.Cook@btinternet.com
Tuesday 27th October
Tommy Steele narrates
The Glenn Miller Story
Milton Keynes Theatre 7.30pm
Tommy Steele (now 78) was Britain’s first rock ‘n’ roll
star. Dubbed the UK’s answer to Elvis Presley, he landed
his first UK No.1 with Singing the Blues in January 1957,
reaching the top spot before Elvis, who didn’t land his
until the June that year. Music legend turns master storyteller as he takes to the stage to
narrate the extraordinary tale of the world’s most famous big band leader, accompanied by a
live 16-piece Glenn Miller orchestra and a full supporting company of singers, dancers and
actors.
It's been seventy years since Glenn Miller disappeared over the English Channel as he flew to
Paris to entertain the troops during the Second World War. Did he crash? Was he shot down?
Will the mystery ever be solved? Brought to the stage for the very first time in a brand new
musical spectacular, is the life, fame and vanishing of America's most famous big band leader,
whose music defined an era and story stunned the world.
Bill Kenwright “When I was a youngster it was always Elvis and Tommy Steele for me. Nothing
much has changed since then. When I found out that Glenn Miller means to Tommy what Elvis
did for me in those early years, I was determined to talk him into starring in a musical that
would depict the story of the legendary musician’s life.”
One of Tommy’s many hits was as Scrooge in Bill Kenwright's spectacular production of the
festive musical which ran twice at the London Palladium. Having headlined more performances
than any other star in the history of the world-famous theatre, his record-breaking
achievement was honoured with a prestigious plaque inside the historical West End venue.
So if you are a fan of Tommy Steele and the music of Glenn Miller then this will be a real treat.
The cost is £32.50 including, tickets, coach and gratuities.
Please let me know if you want to come before sending me your cheque.
Jean
PS Don’t be put off by the poster – I can assure you we aren’t going to Swansea!!