Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Billy Fury, Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison tribute acts performing together in Be Bop a Lula

West End smash hit theatre show Be Bop a Lula will be performed at Weymouth Pavilion on Friday, August 4, starring tribute acts celebrating musicians Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Billy Fury, Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison.

In 1960 American rockers Eddie and Gene flew in from the US and were joined by British heartthrob Billy Fury for the UK’s very first multi-artist rock’n’roll tour.

Show producer Pete Tobit said: “Reviewers were appalled by the on stage antics.

“Audiences screamed their approval. British youth culture was born!”

“Theatregoers are invited to relive these seminal concerts in the company of incredible singers and a band said to be ‘tighter than a pair of your tightest drainpipe trousers’.

“And there’s more - Orbison and Holly’s live tours were equally responsible for introducing rock’n’roll to the UK.”

The five will be seen combined on stage for the first time ever. Cochran’s legendary guitar riffs, Vincent’s menacingly moody stage presence, Fury’s smouldering looks and soaring vocals, Orbison’s perfect, lilting tones and Holly’s good-time rock’n’roll are promised.

Pete added: “Be Bop a Lula is a real doozer of a stage show.”

Britishtheatre.com says the show is ‘performed with the love, care and respect that great rock and roll deserves.”

n Be Bop a Lula, Weymouth Pavilion, Friday, August 4, 7.30pm. Call the box office for tickets and more information.

The show will also be touring to Mr Kyp’s in Poole on Saturday, September 9 at 8pm.

See the website bebopalulatheshow.co.uk for more information.