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JOOLS HOLLAND AND HIS RHYTHM & BLUES ORCHESTRA

• Thursday 12th December 2024
• Box Office & Bars: 6:30pm / Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 7:30pm / Interval: 7:55pm / Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra with Special Guests / 8:15pm / Approx. Show End: 10:15pm

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Musical maestro Jools Holland and his famous Rhythm & Blues Orchestra have announced the run of dates for their 2024 Autumn/Winter tour, with special guests Marc Almond and Toby Lee. 
 
From his years in the internationally acclaimed duo Soft Cell to the successful solo career that followed, Marc Almond has sold over 30 million records worldwide with his list of hit songs including ‘Say Hello, Wave Goodbye, ‘Touch’ and, of course, ‘Tainted Love’. Marc has been awarded the Ivor Novello Inspiration Award and the Icon Award by Attitude Magazine. His collaborators include the likes of Gene Pitney, Tony Visconti and Burt Bacharach, as well as Jools, who Marc previously toured with in 2018.
 
Audiences will also be treated to the supreme talent of blues guitar prodigy and social media sensation, Toby Lee. Described by Joe Bonamassa as "a future superstar of the blues”, Toby first came to public attention at 10 years old when he posted a get well soon jam for BB King which went viral with 5 million views in a week. Since then, he has gone on to perform in West End productions, winning Olivier and UK Blues Awards and showcasing his skills on TV and live performances around the world. Now joining Jools for every stop of the tour, audiences have a chance to see one of the world’s most promising blues guitarists in the flesh.
 
Fans will be thrilled to hear that the shows will once again feature the incredible Ruby Turner and the outstanding vocals of Louise Marshall, and Sumudu Jayatilaka. Together with the skilful musicianship of the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, which features drums from original Squeeze member Gilson Lavis, Jools Holland will be performing tracks spanning his entire solo career. With a catalogue of boogie woogie classics to choose from, the show is sure to have fans of both Jools and Marc Almond on their feet!

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Tickets: £49.50 (plus booking fees)

• Ages 14+, under 16s to be accompanied by a ticket buying 16+.
• The Forum is predominantly an evening entertainment venue for adults where alcohol is served, and music can be loud.
• The Forum or its staff can never act as Loco Parentis under any circumstances.
• The Venue reserves the right to change this policy.
• The Venue reserves the right to refuse entry.

• Audience members may be encouraged to stand up and dance, please be aware when booking seats.
• Box Office is open on performance days approx. 1 hour prior to the performance for purchasing and collecting tickets. 

• There is a lift for wheelchair users from Reception to the Lower Foyer with access to the Stalls.
• There is second lift with access to the Upper Foyer and Ballroom bars.
• The Balcony is stair access only. 
• Wheelchairs can be accommodated next to the end of row seats of rows F to K in the Stalls only. Wheelchair companion seats are located in the last seat of the relevant row directly next to the wheelchair spaces. Also available are Disabled Carer tickets to accompany Registered Disabled patrons who are not wheelchair bound. Please contact Ticketline Customer Services to discuss your requirements, or call Bath Box Office 01225 463362.