About the show

34 YEARS OF ROCK ’N’ ROLLING THE WORLD

on television, radio and stages worldwide

“Buddy brilliant!”
Graham Norton, BBC One

Buddy Holly & The Cricketers
Invite you to
Buddy Holly’s 90th Birthday Party!

This autumn, Buddy Holly and The Cricketers celebrate Buddy’s 90th birthday with a very special edition of their sensational Rock ’n’ Roll Legends Show.

Featuring all of Buddy’s best-loved songs, alongside some of the greatest hits of fellow rock ’n’ roll legends Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, The Everly Brothers, Ray Charles and Roy Orbison, this is one birthday party you won’t want to miss!

For 34 years, this phenomenal show has rock ’n’ rolled audiences on television, radio and in theatres and outdoor venues around the world — from Croydon to California, Barking to Bangkok and Swindon to Sweden.

Created long before the modern tribute-show boom, Buddy Holly & The Cricketers has always been in a class of its own: a fully theatrical concert experience performed by five exceptional actor-musicians whose musicianship, energy, humour and sheer joy in performing have earned the show standing ovations wherever it plays.

While remaining true to the music that inspired it, the show has never stood still. Continually refreshed and reinvented for new generations, it is every bit as vibrant, accomplished and exciting today as when it first took to the stage in 1992.

The show’s popularity was recognised nationally when Buddy Holly & The Cricketers appeared on BBC One’s primetime entertainment programme The One and Only, hosted by Graham Norton.

Every night, the show brings to life the songs parents danced to, grandparents fell in love to and families still cherish today. From Buddy’s timeless hits to the unmistakable music of Elvis, Little Richard and The Everly Brothers, every number is performed with warmth, joy and the irresistible energy that only brilliant live music can deliver.

Children adore the show too — they are often the first onto their feet, and once they start dancing, the whole theatre follows!

The Buddy Holly & The Cricketers Rock ’n’ Roll Legends Show is the ultimate night out for all ages. So join Buddy’s 90th birthday celebrations and make your heartbeat a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans around the world saying: “I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S NOT BUDDY!”

What our audience say

“Always a fabulous show- we’ve seen them many times before”

“We courted to Buddy Holly, brought back wonderful memories”

“An excellent night of entertainment from five highly talented musicians – polished professionals who look as if they love what they do. The whole theatre was kept in a great mood all evening”

“Fantastic show, great musicians”

“It was fantastic and brilliant buddy holly and the cricketers”

” Bring them back as soon as possible!”

“Super show, when music was music”

“Had such a good night when I left I felt on such a high and wanted to carry on partying”

“Great fun, got audience participation clapping, feet stamping, bopping…”

“Absolutely fantastic – as good a show as you would see anywhere!”

“Brilliant show. Just what the audience wanted – professional, fun & well rehearsed. Get them back again!!”

“Great energy from the artists with a brilliant set list. Fast paced from start to finish.”

“Real value for money I have spent lots more in the past and didn’t get a show like that.”

“For this pensioner this show was very rejuvenating and was a joy to attend. I only wish there had been observation positions for the grandchildren who would have been amazed at the behaviour of their grandparents.”

“A wonderful show, very lively and so life-like – brought back lots of memories. Thank you”

“The show was fantastic. All members of the group are very talented. I went tonight with no expectations but I was overwhelmed by the performance.”

“What a great evening. 5 brilliant musicians celebrating roll n’ roll music. What fun we had singing, dancing and clapping along and they looked to be enjoying themselves too! Everyone came out smiling – result!”

“What a very professional and excellent performance. All members of the band connected very well with the audience. I would have happily continued watching/listening to them for another hour or more. Please, please invite them back soon.”

What the Press say

Read what the press have to say about us, our shows, music and our fans HERE.

Photos: Many thanks to Janice Rosevear for the use of some of the Buddy live shots in the picture gallery