The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Friday 8 August 7pm
Direct from sell out tours of the USA, UK & Europe The Simon & Garfunkel Story returns to Australia this August!
Performing to great acclaim and sell out shows in over 50 countries, The Simon & Garfunkel Story tells the fascinating tale of how two young boys from Queens, New York went on to become the world’s most successful music duo of all time. From humble beginnings as 50’s Rock n Roll duo Tom & Jerry, The Simon & Garfunkel Story takes you through the songs and stories that shaped them. The dramatic split, their solo careers, ending with a stunning recreation of the legendary 1981 Central Park reunion concert. Featuring evocative 1960’ imagery and video projection accompanied by a full band performing all their hits including Mrs Robinson, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound, Scarborough Fair, The Boxer, The Sound Of Silence, Cecilia, 59th Street Bride Song and many more, this is a show not to be missed by any fan of the music and the era. “Simply incredible” –BBC Scotland “Spine tingling harmonies” –The Daily Record “The standing ovation at the end of this impressive show was a given as soon as the final note faded from the very first song” –Burnley Express “The Simon & Garfunkel Story is a must see for anyone who is a fan of the musical masters” –Salisbury Journal “For Once you can believe the Hype” –British Theatre Guide “Authentic and Exciting” –The StageShow details:
Synopsis
Friday 8 August
7pm
Direct from sell out tours of the USA, UK & Europe The Simon & Garfunkel Story returns to Australia this August!
Performing to great acclaim and sell out shows in over 50 countries, The Simon & Garfunkel Story tells the fascinating tale of how two young boys from Queens, New York went on to become the world’s most successful music duo of all time. From humble beginnings as 50’s Rock n Roll duo Tom & Jerry, The Simon & Garfunkel Story takes you through the songs and stories that shaped them. The dramatic split, their solo careers, ending with a stunning recreation of the legendary 1981 Central Park reunion concert.
Featuring evocative 1960’ imagery and video projection accompanied by a full band performing all their hits including Mrs Robinson, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound, Scarborough Fair, The Boxer, The Sound Of Silence, Cecilia, 59th Street Bride Song and many more, this is a show not to be missed by any fan of the music and the era.
“Simply incredible” –BBC Scotland
“Spine tingling harmonies” –The Daily Record
“The standing ovation at the end of this impressive show was a given as soon as the final note faded from the very first song” –Burnley Express
“The Simon & Garfunkel Story is a must see for anyone who is a fan of the musical masters” –Salisbury Journal
“For Once you can believe the Hype” –British Theatre Guide
“Authentic and Exciting” –The Stage
Details
PRESENTED BY:
Let It Be & Maple Tree
DURATION:
TBC
WARNINGS:
This performance may contain strobe lights and haze affects.
AGE SUITABILITY:
This performance is suitable for audiences of all ages.
LATECOMERS:
For most performances, latecomers cannot be admitted until a break in the performance. Please allow plenty of time to cover traffic and parking delays.
VENUE:
Canberra Theatre
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