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Operated by The Society of London Theatre
Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story
Duchess Theatre, Catherine Street, London
Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story tells the story of the three years in which Buddy Holly became a music legend. Featuring a host of his greatest hits – including Peggy Sue, That'll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, Heartbeat and Raining In My Heart - it is a tale that starts with Holly’s first recording contract, moves through his move to New York and ends with the rock 'n' roll extravaganza that is the Winter Dance Party.
Aged just 22, music legend Buddy Holly died in a plane crash. In just a few short years, the singer and musician had already made an immense impact on the music industry and his untimely death shocked the world.
Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story has been seen by over 20 million people around the world, working its way through 81 miles of guitar strings and 175,875 plectrums. When the show made its West End debut in 1989, it received two Laurence Olivier Award nominations in the categories of Best New Musical and Best Actor In A Musical.
When Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story reopened in London’s Theatreland in 2007, it was described by the Sunday Express’s Mark Shenton as “An enduring crowd pleaser”, by Patrick Marmion of the Daily Mail as “still as fresh and revitalising as Holly’s music itself”, and by Charles Spencer of the Daily Telegraph as “Ludicrously enjoyable”.
The year 2009 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Buddy Holly, and a special commemorative performance of Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story will be given on Tuesday 3 February, half a century to the day since Buddy's final performance.
Aged just 22, music legend Buddy Holly died in a plane crash. In just a few short years, the singer and musician had already made an immense impact on the music industry and his untimely death shocked the world.
Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story has been seen by over 20 million people around the world, working its way through 81 miles of guitar strings and 175,875 plectrums. When the show made its West End debut in 1989, it received two Laurence Olivier Award nominations in the categories of Best New Musical and Best Actor In A Musical.
When Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story reopened in London’s Theatreland in 2007, it was described by the Sunday Express’s Mark Shenton as “An enduring crowd pleaser”, by Patrick Marmion of the Daily Mail as “still as fresh and revitalising as Holly’s music itself”, and by Charles Spencer of the Daily Telegraph as “Ludicrously enjoyable”.
The year 2009 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Buddy Holly, and a special commemorative performance of Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story will be given on Tuesday 3 February, half a century to the day since Buddy's final performance.
Cast & CreativesEXPAND
cast: Dean Elliott, Greg Last, Nick Sayce, Miguel Angel, Lee Ormsby, Sean Needham, Kerry James, Chris Grahamson, Hayley Berkeley, Lucia Rovardi
director: Rob Bettison
lighting designer: Joe Atkins
producer: Theatre Partners
Ticket Prices:
£20-£55
About the show
- Age Suitability: General
- Genre: Musical
- Sub-Genre: Musical-Drama
- Show Times: Mon-Sat 19:30, Mats Thu & Sat 15:00
- opening night:
- Box Office:
0844 412 4659 - Visit the Show Website
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Venue InformationHIDE
Duchess Theatre
Catherine Street, London, United Kingdom, WC2B 5LA
- Nearest tube: Covent Garden (250m)
- Nearest bus: 1, 4, 6, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 59, 68, 76, 77A, 91, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341
- Nearest train: Charing Cross (625m)
- Parking: Single yellow lines in Russell Street. NCP in Drury Lane. Taxi rank at Covent Garden Piazza end of Russell Street.
- Air conditioned: 1
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Venue Access InformationEXPAND
- How to book: Tel: 0207 087 7960 Minicom: 0207 087 7835
- Discounts: available for all disabled people and their companions. Dependent on production, please contact for more details.
- Limited mobility: F1 and F22 in the Stalls have the most leg room. Staff will also try to find suitable seating on the night.
- Access description: One shallow step up from Catherine Street on a slight slope – lower to the right. facing main entrance. 10 steps up to the Dress Circle (3 steep steps between each row). 20 steps down to the Stalls. Staircases have handrails on both sides, and some steps are highlighted. Auditorium open 30 mins prior to performance.
- Hearing impaired: Sennheiser system with 6 headsets. Avoid the first 3 rows in the Stalls and the boxes as the signal is not very strong there.
- Guide dogs policy: Guide dogs are allowed into the auditorium if you are seated in an aisle seat or a box. Staff will also dog-sit in manager’s office for a maximum of 2 guide dogs per performance.
- Wheelchairs: Steps to all parts of the auditorium. Wheelchair users who need to remain in their chairs can use AAT Major stair-climber which lowers chairs to the stalls level, where there are spaces at N1 and N29. Please note, the stair-climber is not stored in site so advance notification is essential. Alternatively, if you are able to transfer from your chair, theatre staff will be able to assist you to any aisle seat in the Dress Circle, which is up 12 steps. Your chair will be stored in a cloakroom by the Stalls. Staff are happy to help. F1 and F22 in the Stalls have the most leg room. Staff will also try to find suitable seating on the night.
- Toilets: Women’s and men’s by Stalls, plus men’s 8 steps up and women’s 17 steps up from the Dress Circle.
- Disabled toilets: One adapted toilet at Stalls. Door opens inwards.
- Bars: 2 licensed bars. Drinks may be brought to disabled customers in the auditorium. No steps from the Box Office into the Foyer Bar, through a set of double doors. There is another bar 3 steps down from the Stalls. Moveable seats.
