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Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra
Thu 26 Jun 2025
Jools is respected not only as a performer but also as an authority on all music.
As the UK's most popular pianist and bandleader, Jools Holland OBE has performed and recorded with some of the most talented musicians and songwriters in the world, including Eric Clapton, the late George Harrison, and Luther Vandross, Sting, BB King, and Paul Weller.
Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ
2 hours 45 minutes incl. interval
Thu at 19:30
Age guidance: Ages 14 and under to be accompanied by an adult
The 20-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra features, at its helm, former Squeeze drummer, Gilson Lavis. Lavis has been drumming with Jools Holland for over 25 years, since their Squeeze days, with guest vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall, and Sumudu Jayatilaka.
As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve, and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances.
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Jools has released22studio albums so far
Most of them featuring his Rhythm & Blues orchestra, and has started working on his next one.
The first recording session Jools ever played on was in1976
for the punk band Wayne County and the Electric Chairs
Princess Theatre, Torquay
Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ
Torquay Station
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times
Pizzeria - Pre-show table service dinning (Reservation required)
Private Hospitality - Spaces available to hire
Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)
The Princess Theatre first opened its doors on Wednesday 7 June 1961. Top of the bill on the opening night were the late, great Tommy Cooper and the legendary Morecombe & Wise. In 1963 The Beatles appeared live on stage singing the then newly released single “She Loves You” causing some hysteria in the town!
The Princess Theatre is South Devon’s largest theatre with a seating capacity of 1,491. Big musical productions that have thrilled our audiences include Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Chicago, Starlight Express, Rocky Horror, Cats, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Icons of the stage and screen Sir Roger Moore, Elaine Page, Joan Collins and the beloved Joan Rivers, have also graced our stage. Comedians Jimmy Carr, Alan Carr and Dawn French have performed here too and chart toppers Mumford & Sons, Jamie Cullum and Ronan Keating have included the theatre on their UK tours.
Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ
2 hours 45 minutes incl. interval
Thu at 19:30
Age guidance: Ages 14 and under to be accompanied by an adult
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