Reader Review: Big Night Out in Burslem

Sent in by reader Phil Ball of Bucknall.

On Friday night I visited the Mother town of the city, Burslem, and went to see a show at the Queens Theatre.

This show I would call the Queens Theatre Big Night Out because that's what it was.

The show was the counterfeit Bee Gees with supporting acts, comedian Barry York and vocalist Terry Jay.

The show started at 8.15, 15 minutes late due to technical problems.

First up was Terry Jay, singing the old classics, he was a bit loud with his voice echoing around the theatre, but his singing was really good, he had a powerful voice, he was on stage for an hour.

Then the comedian, a guy from Leeds, his humour was excellent, not too much rudeness, very funny.

He was on stage for an hour. At 10.30pm the Counterfeit Bee Gees came on stage.

This act was unbelievable; they looked and sounded like the real thing, even to the high notes of Barry Gibb.

They got the audience up on their feet dancing in front of the stage.

Yes I did say dancing; the theatre had been transformed to a Jollies type venue with tables and chairs in place of the usual auditorium seats.

The Counterfeit Bee Gees finished their spot at 12 midnight.

Wow what a night, a 3-and-a-half hour show and all for only a Tenner.

I would highly recommend one of these shows. The next Big Night Out is Friday 17th April with Counterfeit Abba.

Phil sent in his review using the 'submit a review' form at www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/theatre