Take a step back in time with Elvis and some Christmas wartime classics, writes Andy Bloss.
The Elvis Years featuring some of the singers greatest hits and Forces Sweethearts at Christmas are both being performed next week.
Mario Kombou, who was the star of Jailhouse Rock in the West End’s Piccadilly Theatre now brings his impersonation to Croydon.
Original cast members from the West End stage production feature in the show along with David Mackay, the creator of The Elvis Years who was the musical consultant on Jailhouse Rock.
The performance chronicles Elvis’s musical journey from his beginnings at Sam Phillips’ Sun Studios in Memphis.
More than 50 of Elvis’ greatest hits are performed including That’s Alright Mama, It’s Now or Never, All Shook Up, In the Ghetto, Suspicious Minds and American Trilogy.
Forces Sweethearts returns with a special festive edition of their wartime nostalgia show.
Beryl, Carolyn and Jenny are the three sweethearts who will recreate the magic of the 1940s.
It includes songs from Vera Lynn, Gracie Fields, Marlene Dietrich, The Andrews Sisters and some other Christmas surprises.
Festive favourites such as White Christmas, I’ll be home for Christmas and Winter Wonderland.
The Elvis Years, Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, December 20, 8pm, £19.50.
Forces Sweethearts at Christmas, Fairfield Halls, December 18, 2.30pm, £11.50, visit Fairfield.co.uk or call 02086889291.
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