BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Headed to the Marlowe Next Month

The world's most successful rock 'n' roll show comes to The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, next month.

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story 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 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.

Although there have been many imitations, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story has stood the test of time. The show has inspired a generation of multi-million selling juke-box musicals, including Mamma Mia! and We Will Rock You. It has been seen by more than 22 million music fans around the world since it opened in London's West End in 1989.

Buddy's widow, Maria Elena Holly, says of the show: "When we opened, we never imagined Buddy's music and story would still be rocking stages and entertaining audiences worldwide, week-in week-out, more than 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."

The cast comprises Glen Joseph and Alex Fobbester (who alternate the role of Buddy Holly), Miguel Angel, Joe Butcher, Celia Cruwys-Finnigan, JorDan Cunningham, Josh Haberfield, Kerry Low, Thomas Mitchells, Matthew Quinn, Tom Sowinski and Alex Tosh. Together they present two hours of music with more than 20 of Buddy's greatest hits, including That'll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Oh Boy and Rave On.

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story is at The Marlowe Theatre from Tuesday 13 to Saturday 17 June, with performances at 2.30pm (Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday), and 7.30pm. Tickets, priced from £22.25 to £37.75 (concessions available), are from the Box Office on 01227 787787, and marlowetheatre.com.

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