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Record fair and Frankie Valli and Dolly tributes coming up at Assembly Hall

July 5, 2022
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THERE’S an exciting line-up coming up at Melksham’s Assembly Hall with a celebration of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, the UK’s No.1 Dolly Parton tribute act, and a record fair. 

On Friday 8th July, December ’63: O What a Night!’ – a celebration of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons  – comes to the venue.  

Organisers say, “Formerly known as The New Jersey Boys, this ever-popular celebration of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons may have a new name but retains everything audiences have come to love about this sensational show.  

“Back by overwhelming public demand, the hit show continues to play to sell-out audiences and standing ovations throughout the UK. Featuring the amazing falsetto voice of Einar Vestman and the humour of all round entertainer Gary Gould, the packed two set programme guarantees an evening of superb harmonies, stunning solo spots and light comedy. As well as hits from the Four Seasons, the choreographed show includes tributes to other legendary performers for an unmissable evening of entertainment.”  

Tribute act, Dolly Parton – The Rags to Rhinestones Story, comes to Melksham on Saturday 9th July.  

Organisers say, “The Rags to Rhinestones Story is a dynamic, high energy theatre production that is widely accepted as the foremost tribute to Dolly Parton. It is performed by the award-winning Julia Martin, and has been delivered to audiences around the world, with standing ovations on every occasion.  

“In both 2018 and 2019 Julia was presented with the accolade of the UK’s No.1 Dolly Parton tribute by the National Tribute Music Awards (NTMA). The show has been described by audiences as totally authentic in every way, and not only captures Dolly’s incredible stage presence, mannerisms, charisma, and unique comedy one-liners, but also delivers a spectacular evening of entertainment, that no true Dolly fan will want to miss.  

“With a combination of stunning sequined Dolly costumes, audience interaction, flashing tambourines, classic hit songs and vocals direct from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, this show will take the audience on a musical journey through the outstanding career of this singing legend. With meticulous attention to detail, Julia will weave her magic and deliver a show that makes the audience feel that Dolly herself is in the theatre.”  

On Saturday 16th July, from 10am to 4pm, the Assembly Hall plays host to the Melksham Record Fair. 

Organiser Bruce Burry said, “Calling all record collectors! There will be vendors from across the South West selling rare vinyl, reissues, battered old classics etc. Entry is free, and the bar will be open!” 

Also coming up in the months ahead is the Assembly Hall Film Club on Friday 29th July, with a screening of John Carpenter’s sci-fi horror, ‘The Thing’; and on Friday 16th September, Dire Straits tribute band dS:uK.  

For more information and to book tickets, visit www.melkshamassembly.co.uk or call 01225 709887. 

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