Mike and the Mechanics set to head to Granite City
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ROCK supergroup Mike and the Mechanics join an impressive line-up of shows in Aberdeen over the middle of April.
On Wednesday, April 12 it's time to celebrate something magical at His Majesty's Theatre with Sing-a-Long-a Encanto.
From the producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music and Sing-a-Long-a Frozen, the brand new smash hit film musical of 2021 about the Family Madigral with lyrics on screen that everyone can’t stop singing.
Cheer on Mirabel as she tries to save the magic surrounding the Encanto. Sing your heart out with the live host, who will teach you some dance moves, help you create some magic and show you how to use your free props bag.
This is a tale of The Madrigals, an extraordinary family who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a charmed place called the Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift — every child except Mirabel. However, she soon may be the Madrigals' last hope when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is now in danger.
Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential.
Please note this is a screening of the movie not a live stage show.
Performances are at 1pm and 4.30pm. Tickets cost £18.50 (children £15), available from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com, phone (01224) 641122 or visit the box office at His Majesty’s Theatre or the Music Hall.
Thursday evening sees the north-east's very own take on Cleudo when Nae Clue Ata takes to the stage. There’s been a murder! Join Inspectoor Tiggert and his forensic scientist Doctor Hugh as they try to figure out whodunit Was it Mrs Tartan at Pittodrie with the bagpipes? Or maybe it was Mr Red at Balmoral Castle with the Skean Dhu?
The show is at the Lemon Tree at 7pm with tickets costing £11. These can be purchased from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com, phone (01224) 641122 or visit the box office at His Majesty’s Theatre or the Music Hall.
Also at the Lemon Tree, on Saturday singer Lyra will be performing. Real name Laura McNamara, Lyra is an Irish singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Lyra released her first EP WILD in 2016, but gained most of her recognition following the featuring of Emerald on the second episode of Striking Out and the subsequent featuring of her music. The same year, Emerald was also used in Teen Wolf, X Factor and The Only Way is Essex and helped to gain her exposure.
It is a 7pm start. Tickets are £13.75 from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com, phone (01224) 641122 or visit the box office at His Majesty’s Theatre or the Music Hall.
The same evening at the Music Hall iconic group Mike and the Mechanics will be tuning up as part of their Refueled! 2023 tour.
Mike and The Mechanics are Genesis founding member Mike Rutherford (guitar), Andrew Roachford (lead and backing vocals and Canadian-born singer, Tim Howar (lead and backing vocals).
The Refueled! tour includes tracks from their critically acclaimed latest album Out of the Blue plus some Genesis. Their ninth album features re-workings of some of the band’s best loved tracks, including The Living Years and the unforgettable Over My Shoulder, along with three brand new songs – Out Of The Blue, One Way, What Would You Do.
The concert kicks off at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced from £45 to £52.50 and can be bought from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com, phone (01224) 641122 or visit the box office at His Majesty’s Theatre or the Music Hall.
There's more music that evening at His Majesty's with The Magnets – 80s Rewind. Get ready to experience all your favourite 80s anthems and sing, dance and party along with the UK’s award-winning and international a capella super-group.
The Magnets have revolutionised British a capella by combining virtuosic beatboxing with glorious harmonies, and have gone on to become a must-see act on the international music scene, playing festivals and theatres worldwide.
From deep rhythms through to high harmonies, The Magnets faithfully recreate the classic hits of a timeless decade by leading you through songs from Prince, Huey Lewis and The News, Europe, Jocelyn Brown and many, many more in their own unique style.
Step back in time to experience The Final Countdown, The Power Of Love, Ain’t Nobody, Purple Rain and so many more 80s classics in this unique show.
The show gets on the road at 7.30pm with tickets costing between £26.50 and £28.50, available from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com, phone (01224) 641122 or visit the box office at His Majesty’s Theatre or the Music Hall.
Monday, April 17 brings a touch of the Antipodes to the Granite City in the shape of DMA’s. Since their first releases in 2014, DMA’s have gone from strength to strength. The Australian three-piece have racked up record sales, millions of YouTube plays and won several awards. They have supported UK rock royalty such as Liam Gallagher, Richard Ashcroft and Kasabian and now head out on tour in support of fourth album How Many Dreams?
They will be playing at the Music Hall at 7pm. Tickets are £27.50, available from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com, phone (01224) 641122 or visit the box office at His Majesty’s Theatre or the Music Hall.
