Chris Dean's Syd Lawrence Orchestra: Full Swing Ahead
19 April 2026ABOUT
Get ready to experience the power, precision and pure joy of the UK’s most recorded and televised big band; the legendary Syd Lawrence Orchestra, led by the incomparable Chris Dean.
This is big band swing at its absolute finest. A high-octane, heart-pounding celebration of the greatest music ever written - performed by world-class musicians at the top of their game. Expect legendary swing charts, electrifying solos, velvet vocals and a sound so tight it practically snaps. Night after night audiences leap to their feet in roaring standing ovations.
This powerhouse show features the biggest hits from the giants of swing; Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, Count Basie Ella Fitzgerald... and many more icons who defined the golden age.
Every number bursts with passion, precision and that unmistakable SLO punch. From blistering brass to lush ballads, toe-tapping rhythms to roof-raising finales, Full Swing Ahead takes you on a thrilling journey through the soundtrack of an era.
DETAILS
Sun 19 Apr, 7.30pm
Tickets: £34, Over 65s: £32
Groups 10+: £26
ABOUT THE VENUE
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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