It’s Boetime (and Michael too)

THEY’RE two of the most popular singers in the country, and now they are preparing to make a return to the cinema screens to delight audiences with a new show. Michael Ball and Alfie Boe need little introduction – over the years, they’ve performed in countless shows and television appearances.

And together they’ve sparked an astonishing friendship that creates a terrific evening’s entertainment.

Before lockdown, they were on stage at the O2, and their final show was recorded.

Next month, it will be screened at a range of cinemas, including the Everyman in Wokingham, the Showcase at Winnersh and the Vue in Reading.

It’s an evening of some of the duo’s favourite musical theatre, pop and rock tracks, including songs from The Lion King, The Greatest Showman and The Phantom of the Opera, as well as a specially arranged Queen Medley.

It aims to showcase their phenomenal voices and undeniable on-stage chemistry.

As a cinema exclusive, audiences will be treated to candid behind the scenes footage and interviews with the duo.

Michael and Alfie said they were thrilled to be returning to be big screen.

In a joint statement, they said: “After a long and unexpected delay, we’re excited to finally be able to share the final show of our 2020 Arena tour on the big screen.

“If, like us, you’ve missed the magic of live music during the pandemic, please come on down to your local cinema from October 17 to watch our concert filmed at the O2 Arena in London.

“We had so much fun performing at this show before the world turned into a crazy place.

“Hopefully, we can spread some of that joy and live entertainment through the screens with you and all remember what it's like to be at a concert.”

Meeting over a decade ago in a production of Kismet at the London Coliseum, the pair struck up an instantaneous friendship, going on to become chart superstars. As a duo, Ball and Boe have now sold more than a million albums in the UK, received two Classic Brit Awards, and sold out two headline arena tours.

As solo artists, the pair have both received countless prestigious awards, achieved record breaking sales and chart successes.

With a career spanning more than 30 years, Michael is a multiplatinum recording artist, having two Olivier awards under his belt and becoming a popular radio and TV presenter.

His incredible live performances have smashed box office records.

Tickets are on sale now. For more information, visit ballandboeincinemas.com