That’ll Be the Day
The UK’s No.1 Rock & Roll variety production That’ll Be The Day comes to Edinburgh Playhouse with a brand new show.
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The UK’s premier Rock & Roll production That’ll Be The Day returns with another brand new show!
Highly acclaimed for its stunning LIVE entertainment value, That’ll Be The Day is an outstanding celebration for all true fans of the golden era of popular music.
This latest production features a fantastic new-line-up of smash hits spanning the 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s, plus more side-splitting comic sketches, all performed live on-stage!
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