Kings Theatre set to host Legends of Variety

Excitement is building as stars from across the decades are set to perform in Portsmouth.

The Kings Theatre in Southsea will be hosting performers from the 1960s, 70s and 80s as part of its Legends of Variety show.

Tommy Cannon is hosting star-studded line-up which includes Anita Harris, Bernie Clifton, Freddie ‘Parrot Face’ Davies and more. Variety shows became wildly popular after the First World War and audiences were captivated by comedians, singers, acrobats, sand dancers, ballet stars, magicians, jugglers. Mime artists, circus performers and more.

Legends of Variety aims to put the best classic performers back on stage. Anita Harris has appeared on a whole host of television shows such as EastEnders and Mid Summer Murders.

Her record breaking hit song‘ Just Loving You’ earned a double gold disc for two million sales. Bobby Crush has had a varied career and has been performing as a pianist, songwriter, actor and broadcaster for 50 years.

Another experienced entertainer is Bernie Clifton, who’s career spans 60 years and has performed in front of the late Her Majesty QueenElizabethII. Accomplished actor Freddie Davies, who has starred in over 500 Television and radio shows.

With there st of the line up filled with Tommy Cannon – one half of Cannon and Ball – The Grumbleweeds, award winning co median Bill Pearce and renowned magic ian Paul Zenon, the show promises a whole host of fun.

The show takes place at 2.30 pm on July 12. Tickets can be purchased on the King’s Theatre website.