The Real Thing with original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith enjoyed success in both the 70s & 80s with three Top 10 singles; The No. 1 hit You To Me Are Everything, Can't Get By Without You and Can You Feel The Force. These tracks are still featured daily on all the major UK Radio stations. They also have around two million plays or more on Spotify each month.
The Real Thing are undoubtedly still a force to be reckoned with.
Formed in 1972, The Real Thing are Britain’s longest-established - and best-loved - black group in UK entertainment history. The Real Thing remain pioneers in soul, funk and dance music.
2026 is the 50th Anniversary of You To Me Are Everything hitting the No. 1 slot in the charts so this year is a big celebration.
You'll Never Know What You're Missing until you come out and have a great night's entertainment. Come and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of one of the most loved No. 1 records of all time.
Fri 18 Jun 2027, 7.30pm
Tickets: £34
Groups of 10+: 1 free
Discounts: Friends of The Playhouse
Set in the centre of Weston-super-Mare, The Playhouse programme of events includes around 350 performances a year, attracting over 110,000 customers to the venue. The quality, range and diversity of the events has established the theatre as the home of live entertainment in Weston - from comedy to ballet, kids shows to live music. Plus the theatre regularly sees local schools and performing arts groups take to the stage for their annual productions and dance festivals.
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