YOUR EVENT

Name of event: Carpenters Gold.

Where is it?: Bacup Royal Court Theatre, Rochdale Road, Bacup, Ol13 9NR.

When is it?: 7.30pm, Saturday, May 19.

Who is it suitable for?: Carpenters’ fans, music lovers and families.

What does it involve?: It is created and produced by West End director and performer Vikki Holland-Bowyer and is a brandnew stage show. International and West End vocalist Vikki promises a fast-moving production that accurately portrays not only The Carpenters’ musical brilliance, but also Richard and Karen Carpenter’s infectious magnetism. Richard Carpenter, played by musical arranger and vocalist Greg Stevenson, features on the piano alongside a band that is joined on the drums by Karen, just as the Carpenters would have performed live in concert. Carpenters Gold revives both the exceptional look and sound of The Carpenters’ extensive world performances and TV appearances, including Live at The London Palladium, Talk of the Town and their Japan 1974 tour. All of the Carpenters’ greatest hits feature, including: Goodbye to Love, Close to You, Solitaire, We’ve Only Just Begun, Top of the World, Yesterday Once More, Superstar, Please Mr Postman, For All We Know, Only Yesterday and many more.

Any other information?: Tickets are £13-18, available by calling the Box Office on: 01706 551570. Also available online at: https://www. ticketsource.co.uk .

●● Carpenter’s Gold recreates the brilliance of the group’s performances, right