Wyvern Theatre to Present BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY

By: Nov. 02, 2016
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On the back of an incredibly successful 25th anniversary worldwide tour, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story is back at the Wyvern Theatre from Tue 22 - Sat 26 November.

Seen by over 22 million music fans since it opened in London's West End in 1989, Buddy speaks an international language and continues to have audiences from aged 8 to 80 years old rockin' in the aisles across the globe!

Buddy tells the enduring tale of the musical icon's meteoric rise to fame and his final legendary performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his tragic and untimely death at the age of 22. In 18 short months the Texas-born boy revolutionized the face of contemporary music influencing everyone from The Beatles to Bruce Springsteen.

Boasting a phenomenally multi-talented cast, together they present two terrific hours of music with over 20 of his greatest hits, including the timeless classics That'll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many more.

With the Big Bopper's Chantilly Lace and Ritchie Valens' La Bamba completing a stellar musical line-up, Buddy is a not to be missed evening of family entertainment.

Buddy's widow, Maria Elena Holly, says of the show: "When we opened the show we never imagined Buddy's music and story would still be rocking stages and entertaining audiences around the world week-in week-out over 25 years later. I believe this is testament to a great show - the first of its kind - and to the enduring appeal of Buddy Holly and what he represents; a youthful energy, huge talent and creativity, combined with a determination to make a lasting impression in this world."

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story will be at Swindon's Wyvern Theatre from Tue 22 - Sat 26 November, with tickets from £18.50.

Book your tickets now at swindontheatres.co.uk or by calling the Wyvern Ticket Office on 01793 524481



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