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A black and white photo of a woman in a sparkly dress on stage with the Strictly Smokin Big Band in front of an audience. Behind the band is a projection of images including Ella Fitzgerald, Porgy and Bess and a factory.

Strictly Smokin' Big Band's Time After Time

Presented by Strictly Smokin' Big Band
£25
City Varieties Music Hall
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Get ready to swing the night away with the Strictly Smokin’ Big Band as they bring to life the timeless music of Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington. The show’s projected backdrop explores the intricacies of these greats, their music and various collaborators. Plus, with vocalist Alice Grace leading the charge, you’ll be transported back to a golden age of jazz.

An exciting journey through the music and lives of these two legends featuring Let’s Do It, Time After Time, A Tisket, A Tasket, Perdido and many more both original and brand-new arrangements.

Together, Michael Lamb’s Strictly Smokin’ Big Band and Alice Grace deliver a performance that’s sure to get your feet tapping and your heart singing.

‘…one of the UK’s most effortlessly fluent big bands’
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Running Time: 2hrs 10mins (approx. including interval)

Age Guidance: Universal

Prices include a £2.50 booking fee and where applicable, a £1.20 charge for postage will be payable

Boxes at £28 are available to book by calling the Box Office on 0113 243 0808

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