The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Friday 25 August 2023 7.30pm
Direct from sell out tours of the USA, UK and Europe The Simon & Garfunkel Story returns to Canberra this August! Performing to great acclaim and sell out shows in over 50 countries, The Simon & Garfunkel Story tells the fascinating tale of how two young boys from Queens, New York went on to become the world’s most successful music duo of all time. From humble beginnings as 50’s Rock n Roll duo Tom & Jerry, The Simon & Garfunkel Story takes you through the songs and stories that shaped them. The dramatic split, their solo careers, ending with a stunning recreation of the legendary 1981 Central Park reunion concert. Featuring evocative 1960’ imagery and video projection accompanied by a full band performing all their hits including 'Mrs Robinson', 'Bridge Over Troubled Water', 'Homeward Bound', 'Scarborough Fair', 'The Boxer', 'The Sound Of Silence', 'Cecilia', '59th Street Bride Song' and many more, this is a show not to be missed by any fan of the music and the era. “Simply incredible” – BBC Scotland “Spine tingling harmonies” – The Daily Record “The standing ovation at the end of this impressive show was a given as soon as the final note faded from the very first song” – Burnley Express “The Simon & Garfunkel Story is a must see for anyone who is a fan of the musical masters” – Salisbury JournalCANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE IS TRANSITIONING TO A NEW TICKETING SYSTEM Your experience matters to us. Be enlivened by the ease. Canberra Theatre Centre is transitioning to a faster, easier ticketing system, and you may notice some changes when you next purchase tickets with us. Read more about the transition here. If you have any questions about these changes, please contact our friendly Canberra Ticketing Box Office team on (02) 6275 2700 or email canberraticketing@act.gov.au.
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Synopsis
Friday 25 August 2023
7.30pm
Direct from sell out tours of the USA, UK and Europe The Simon & Garfunkel Story returns to Canberra this August!
Performing to great acclaim and sell out shows in over 50 countries, The Simon & Garfunkel Story tells the fascinating tale of how two young boys from Queens, New York went on to become the world’s most successful music duo of all time. From humble beginnings as 50’s Rock n Roll duo Tom & Jerry, The Simon & Garfunkel Story takes you through the songs and stories that shaped them. The dramatic split, their solo careers, ending with a stunning recreation of the legendary 1981 Central Park reunion concert.
Featuring evocative 1960’ imagery and video projection accompanied by a full band performing all their hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’, ‘Scarborough Fair’, ‘The Boxer’, ‘The Sound Of Silence’, ‘Cecilia’, ’59th Street Bride Song’ and many more, this is a show not to be missed by any fan of the music and the era.
“Simply incredible” – BBC Scotland
“Spine tingling harmonies” – The Daily Record
“The standing ovation at the end of this impressive show was a given as soon as the final note faded from the very first song” – Burnley Express
“The Simon & Garfunkel Story is a must see for anyone who is a fan of the musical masters” – Salisbury Journal
CANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE IS TRANSITIONING TO A NEW TICKETING SYSTEM
Your experience matters to us. Be enlivened by the ease.
Canberra Theatre Centre is transitioning to a faster, easier ticketing system, and you may notice some changes when you next purchase tickets with us. Read more about the transition here. If you have any questions about these changes, please contact our friendly Canberra Ticketing Box Office team on (02) 6275 2700 or email canberraticketing@act.gov.au.
Details
PRESENTED BY:
Spiritworks & Tim Woods
CATEGORY:
Popular Music
DURATION:
Approximately 140 minutes, including interval.
WARNING:
This performance contains flashing lights and haze effects.
SUIT CHILDREN?:
This performance is suitable for children.
VENUE:
Canberra Theatre
SEATING PLAN
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