Babbacombe Theatre set for celebration of Motown

Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown show is back with its 20th anniversary tour  — and there is a chance for Torbay music fans to enjoy it here on their doorstep. 

Promoters say you will be going Loco Down in Acapulco as you are taken down memory lane with a vast selection of the finest Tamla Motown classics from artists such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson and many, many more unforgettable songs.

Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown at the Babbacombe Theatre on Friday, March 28.

 Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular.

Now in its 16th year touring the UK, The Magic of Motown has been seen by over a million people – including the Queen at a Royal Variety Performance.

One critic wrote of the show last year: “Promising us a party of back-to-back hits, the revolving cast of four men and three women, accompanied by a very talented seven-piece band, did not disappoint.

“From the very beginning of the show, the performers’ enthusiasm was infectious as the two-hour concert took fans on a musical journey, featuring songs from the likes of The Supremes, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross to name but a few.

“With slick dance moves, terrific vocals and precision-timing, it’s impossible to pick out a favourite song from the evening. That said, the Diana Ross and Lionel Richie duet, My Endless Love, featured a range of stand-out vocals, and was a favourite rendition of the eveningfor many. Other notable performances included Heatwave, My Girl and I’m Coming Out.

“Many people were out of their seats early on in the show, with mass sing-alongs to hits including Two Can Have a Party and Dancing in the Street. Perhaps a venue with a dancefloor might be better suited to really bring this tribute group – and the crowd – to life.

“Dazzling costume changes brought plenty of glitz and glamour to the evening. Switching outfits every couple of songs, the girls donned sultry ensembles while the guys wore suave suits. The music is, of course, what my fellow audience members have come for and despite lacking a little soul – certainly from two of the female performers – the songs were performed with great pizzazz. While the golden age of Motown may have been decades ago, Saturday evening’s show proved the magic of the genre is still very much alive.”

To book your tickets for the Babbacombe Theatre show on March 28, contact the venues box office on 01803 328385 or refer to their website at www.babbacombe-theatre.com  

The promoters remind patrons that this is is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. The promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.