Formed in 1972, The Real Thing are Britain’s longest-established – and best-loved – black group in UK entertainment history.
Universally known for their legendary hits ‘You To Me Are Everything’, ‘Can’t Get By Without You’ and ‘Can You Feel the Force’, as well as their ground-breaking 1977 song, ‘Children of the Ghetto’, The Real Thing remain pioneers in soul, funk and dance music.Original members – Chris Amoo and Dave Smith – are now celebrating over 45 incredible years in the music industry, and they’re still going strong, playing hundreds of gigs across the world. The Real Thing invite you to come and see them live on stage!
Please Note - there is a support act at the start of the show.
RICHIE SAMPSON from the group SOUL KINDA WONDERFUL
RICHIE SAMPSON is lead singer with The UKs no.1 award winning tribute to The Drifters, ‘SOUL KINDA WONDERFUL’ He is a former member of a Drifters line-up, having performed alongside former long-standing members of The Drifters, such as Ray Lewis, Billy Lewis, Butch Leak, and Roy Hemming’s at various times .
His solo tribute to The Drifters celebrates the music and songs of a splendid era… Songs of Ben E King, & The Drifters, He relights the magic of that splendid era, breathing new life into fabulous songs such as Saturday night at the movies, Under the Boardwalk, Spanish Harlem, Stand by me, Up on the roof, plus many more. He also pays tribute to the great original members such as Clyde McPhatter and Johnny Moore who’s music will always be remembered. In his show, he also includes some favourite Motown & party classics. He is delighting audiences with his nostalgic choice of some of the Best Songs ever written.
Saturday 30th May 2026 - 19.30
Tickets £32.50