If you’re looking for trouble, then you came to the right place!

Ben Thompson as Elvis, returns to kick off his winter tour at Acapela Studio, for his third visit and for “one of the most fun shows of the year” as quoted by Ben himself. This tribute is known for sparkles, big hair and bigger song finishes. The songs include Elvis’ classics such as “Hound Dog”, “Viva Las Vegas”, “Burning Love”, and “Suspicious Minds” and of course “Can’t Help Falling in Love”. As well as covers from other artists such as “Johnny B Goode” and “Rolling on the River”.

Audiences get the full Elvis experience, including audience interaction from the start, accurate costumes including the iconic pink suit and white sparkly suit. There is dancing with ‘Elvis’ and even kisses from ‘Elvis’ which all leads up to a night to “party like in Vegas”. There is still even time for photos and a chat with Ben in full Elvis costume at the end of the night.

However, you may be feeling there is no relatability – well you’re wrong. The entire band and backup singers are from South Wales, spreading from Barry, Tredegar, Merthyr and Rhondda. This adds an element of a “home-coming” concert, making the occasion and the connection with Elvis something special.

This is a very special Christmas celebration with ‘Elvis’ singing Christmas classics as well as iconic songs such as White Christmas. But, not only do they bring the fun and glamour to Christmas, the tribute remembers that Christmas is a time for giving. Every year they raise money for a different charity, this year they are raising money for Turkish Tails Animal Rescue.

As if they could get any better!

 

Review by Megan Brown 

If you are interested in the charity follow this link to their Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/turkishtails_animalrescue/

They will be returning to Acapela Studios in July 2025, keep an eye out for tickets! Just follow the link to the Acapela Studios Website: https://acapela.co.uk/