Musicals star Gary Wilmot to appear at Rhyl Pavilion

Sep 25 2008

A GIFT-WRAPPED evening of quality favourites from two of the gentlemen of British musical theatre can be seen in Rhyl next month.

With over 50 years of experience in show business between them, Gary Wilmot and Mike Alexander will guide you through a fabulous and uniquely wide-ranging evening of music and witty reflections on a half century of careers at the very top of their professions. The pair share an easy, long- standing professional relationship and a passion for music, performance and perfection.

Gary Wilmot is one of the most versatile and charming leading men on the British musical stage. His credits range through Cameron Mackintosh’s hit touring of Oliver!, Carmen Jones at the Old Vic, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the London Palladium, Me and My Girl, Copacabana and Half a Sixpence. Dramatic roles include Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and a national tour of the adaptation of the Graham Green novel Travels With My Aunt. Gary has several solo albums under his belt reflecting his wide taste in music which includes an enduring love of the jazz classics.

Mike Alexander has worked in just about every area of the music business, with every kind of performer from small jazz combos to symphony orchestras. As musical director, conductor and arranger for Shirley Bassey, he has performed in some of the world’s most prestigious concert halls such as the London Palladium, Royal Albert Hall, Carnegie Hall and Sydney Opera House alongside international artists including Ray Charles, George Shearing and many others. He is regarded as one of the most experienced musical directors in the world.

Gary Wilmot and Mike Alexander will be performing at the Pavilion Theatre in Rhyl on October 8 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £18.50, £16.50. Call t01745 330000 or book online at www.rhylpavilion.co.uk