The smash-hit show, At Last - The Etta James Story, is set return to the UK next Autumn starring the sensational Vika Bull. Having wowed British audiences in 2017 as part of an ecstatically received short tour, Vika and the phenomenal Essential R&B Band start a 23 date visit, kicking off in High Wycombe on Friday September 21st 2018. Please see full tour dates below.
Following its world premiere in Melbourne in 2013 At Last - The Etta James Story has since repeatedly packed theatres throughout Australia and New Zealand. In 2016 the show returned to Melbourne for a sell-out season at The Arts Centre and July saw the show triumph for a third season at The Sydney Opera House.
A triumph - Sydney Morning Herald
As Vika sang ‘At Last’ it resonated through the theatre with such intensity that it brought the 800-strong audience to their feet in thunderous applause and deserved appreciation - Aussie Theatre
Telling the story of soul legend Etta James’ turbulent life and features some of her most beloved songs including Tell Mama, Something’s Got A Hold On Me, Sugar On The Floor, the heart rending I’d Rather Go Blind, her iconic signature song At Last and more.
Vika puts her heart and soul into this unforgettable show and is joined on stage by some of Australia’s finest and funkiest musicians.
During a long and tumultuous career that saw her win six Grammy Awards and a star on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame, Etta James has influenced a vast array of artists from Diana Ross, Janis Joplin, Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones and Rod Stewart and is acknowledged as inspiring the careers of a new generation of singers from Christina Aguilera, Joss Stone, Adele and the late Amy Winehouse.
Sadly, Etta’s frantic recording and touring schedule coincided with her ever-growing addiction problems and over time she not only sang the blues…she lived the blues.
Mercifully, her passion for life and strength of character saw her conquer her demons and she continued to record and perform into her seventies.
With respect, this is her story.
At Last – The Etta James Story is a triumph for Vika Bull as a consummate performer, and equally as satisfying in musical terms as that other big musical tale, Jersey Boys - The West Australian
Nobody does Etta better. A marvellous tribute, steeped in honour and respect for the late, great Etta James - Australian Stage
Don’t miss re-living the soulful songs of Etta James, channelled through superstar Vika Bull and band this autumn.
Wycombe Swan |
Friday 21 September |
01494 512 000 |
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Palace Theatre, Southend |
Saturday 22 September |
01702 351135 |
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The Concorde, Eastleigh |
Sunday 23 September |
023 8061 3989 |
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The Forum, Bath |
Tuesday 25 September |
0844 888 9991 |
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St David’s Hall, Cardiff |
Thursday 27 September |
029 2087 8444 |
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Octagon Theatre, Yeovil |
Friday 28 September |
01935 422884 |
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G Live, Guildford |
Saturday 29 September |
01483 369350 |
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Theatre Royal, Brighton |
Sunday 30 September |
0844 871 7650 |
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New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth |
Wednesday 03 October |
023 9264 9000 |
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The Alban Arena, St Albans |
Thursday 04 October |
01727 844488 |
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Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth |
Friday 05 October |
0844 576 3000 |
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Royal & Derngate, Northampton |
Monday 08 October |
01604 624811 |
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Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Liverpool |
Tuesday 09 October |
0151 709 3789 |
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Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow |
Wednesday 10 October |
0141 353 8000 |
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The Queens Hall, Edinburgh |
Thursday 11 October |
0131 668 2019 |
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The Gateshead, Sage |
Saturday 13 October |
0191 443 4661 |
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Bridgewater Hall, Manchester |
Sunday 14 October |
0161 907 9000 |
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Buxton Opera House |
Monday 15 October |
01298 72190 |
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Grand Opera House, York |
Wednesday 17 October |
0844 871 3024 |
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Town Hall, Birmingham |
Thursday 18 October |
0121 780 3333 |
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Corn Exchange, Cambridge |
Saturday 20 October |
01223 357851 |
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Cadogan Hall, London |
Monday 22 October |
020 7730 4500 |
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Cadogan Hall, London |
Tuesday 23 October |
020 7730 4500 |