Carpenters Gold at St Helens Theatre Royal
About the show
Produced by London West End Director of 80's Mania, The Abba Reunion Tribute Show and Abba Mania.
Carpenters Gold authentically performs their Greatest hits, such as Goodbye to Love, Solitaire, We've Only Just Begun, Top of the World, Yesterday Once More, Superstar, plus many more; recreating the look and sound of their worldwide 1970 tours, including a special highlight where 'Karen' plays the drums with her full live backing band.
The iconic voice of Karen Carpenter is a magically soothing one, and few vocalists can attempt to emulate her accurately.
But International West End vocalist Vikki Holland-Bowyer has the warm dulcet tones which sound uncannily similar to the superstar.
She undertakes the character of Karen superbly, paying meticulous attention to her mannerisms, 'brother – sister' relationship with 'Richard', and the playful interaction with her band and audience.
'Richard Carpenter', played by musical arranger vocalist Greg Stevenson, is also featured in the show performing on the piano, alongside his 'sister' enjoying on stage humour, often introducing the array of hits whilst light-heartedly engaging with his musicians.
Carpenters Gold supremely captures how they were ‘live in concert’ and is a must for all fans of the fantastic Karen and Richard.
Featuring - Carpenters Gold
Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening featuring the musical brilliance of Richard and Karen Carpenter.
From Close to You to Top of the World, all their chart-topping hits feature including We’ve Only Just Begun, Goodbye to Love, Please Mr Postman, For All We Know and Only Yesterday.
All superbly performed live in concert, just as they would have been by The Carpenters back in the day at the Talk of the Town, London Palladium, and their International tours including Japan.
Indeed, West End star and director Vikki Holland-Bowyer not only perfectly emulates Karen’s legendary rich contralto, she even gets behind the drums! Also, The Carpenters’ on-stage light-hearted humour is captured perfectly as Greg Stevenson effortlessly recreates Richard’s sublime piano playing supported by a band oozing Seventies glitz.
When we were young, we’d listen to the radio, waiting for our favourite songs – now we can enjoy them live, performed just how they would have been by the Carpenters during their heyday.
Carpenters Gold is heading your way – it’s Yesterday Once More.
“Amazing contralto vocals. . . Carpenters Gold was an absolute joy to witness” Ipswich Star
“An immersive and convincing Carpenters experience. . . it’s as close as you can get” Felixstowe & Woodbridge Magazine
“Vikki Holland-Bowyer does The Carpenters’ hits proud” Dorset Echo