Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

About the Event

Due to the latest developments, following the fire at the Assembly Rooms on Friday 14 March, this event has been cancelled. All ticket holders will receive a full refund in due course.

“The show you will never forget” Daily Mail

“Joyous! I love this show” Sunday Express

Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is feel great! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa.

Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!

“This show is an absolute must. If you haven’t seen the brilliant musical Buddy yet, buy your ticket now!” The Sun

Buddy The Musical Website

Reviews

LONDON WEST END 2007

"A foot-tapping delight - it's still a Buddy brilliant show." The Sun

"The show is still as fresh and revitalising as Holly’s music itself... the whole company dazzles... No Buddy does it better." Daily Mail

"This revival certainly delivers - with charismatic newcomer Matthew Wycliffe in fine voice as the star turn fronting a tight lively band... whipping the joint into a jumping jive." Metro

"An enduring crowd pleaser" Sunday Express

"Ludicrously enjoyable... (with) splendid performances from a young and talented cast of actor-instrumentalists, one enters a lost age of innocence and pleasure... Buddy Holly’s magnificent music undoubtedly ensures that you leave with a smile on your face and a spring in your step." The Daily Telegraph

"Oh Boy, Buddy keeps rocking... High-octane and infectious... A gem of a musical." Daily Express

"High voltage energy... you'll be in seventh heaven." WhatsOnStage.com

"Songs that rouse the audience to thrilled participation – and a tumult of nostalgia and excitement." Evening Standard

"A great fun, feelgood musical... If you love Rock & Roll you will love this show. Brilliant." Magic 105.4

UK TOUR 2011

“The most satisfying jukebox musical of all-time” The Stage

“A superbly put together theatrical event” Whatsonstage.com

“Raised the roof. The audience danced in their seats, roared for more and left singing” The Sheffield Star

“Superb entertainment that is still fresh. May it long Rave On” Bristol Evening Post

“The granddaddy of all jukebox musicals… it is still this show that truly rocks”  The Manchester Public Review

“The blistering performances of Buddy's classic songs makes the half-century old music sound fresh, new and slightly punkish, plus a brilliant set of backing performers bring the late fifties to life with style” Western Park Gazette

“Sends a shiver down the spine… Perfect” Swindon Advertiser

“A great party atmosphere… this fun filled upbeat musical had the New Theatre up on its feet dancing!” The Cardiff Public Review

“Suitable for the entire family… a thoroughly enjoyable night at the theatre and one which this reviewer would have no hesitation in repeating” The Birmingham Public Review

“It was impossible not to join in with the hand-clapping and foot-tapping” Bristol News

“There are moments when you can feel the hairs on the back of your neck tingle” Croydon Guardian

“Highly recommended… sure to have inspired a fresh wave of ‘50s music fans” Express & Star (Birmingham)

“I felt as if I had been transported back to the rockabilly '50s… I guarantee you’ll be dancing and singing your way out of the theatre” Time & Leisure (Wimbledon)

“Infectious energy” Bradford Telegraph & Argus

“Glen Joseph on stage with a rocking backing band and the great man lives again” Dartford Messenger

“Fast and furious… brilliant music… the theatre was rocking” Worcester News

“Exuberant, exciting and wildly energetic” Stroud News & Journal

“The man and the music are what count, and both come over with freshness and energy, leaving enthusiastic Aylesbury theatregoers singing on their way out – a sure sign they had found this quite a night” Reviewsgate

“Knock out performances and standing ovations… a spectacular display of musical prowess” Worthing Remote Goat

“Roger Rowley is simply astounding in the title role… You can’t help but Rave On with Buddy” Bristol Gazette