Sixties comedy musical swings into Rugby Theatre - The Rugby Observer

Sixties comedy musical swings into Rugby Theatre

Rugby Editorial 9th Jun, 2022   0

A COMEDY musical celebrating the Swinging Sixties is next on the bill at Rugby Theatre – and audience members are encouraged to don their best 60s outfits in celebration of the legendary decade.

Packed full of 60s-style tunes, A Slice of Saturday Night follows seven teenagers as they navigate the rituals of fashion, music and relationships in the fictional Club A Go Go.

Director Mark Tolchard said: “If you love 1960s music, you will love this show. You will recognise the music – but not the words – as all of the songs are parodies of well-known songs of the era.

“The musical is set in a cavern-like nightclub and looks at the lives and loves of the local teenagers on a typical night out, all under the watchful eye of the club’s owner, Eric ‘Rubber Legs’ De Vene: an ageing rocker with a heart of gold.”




In iconic 60s’ costumes – miniskirts for the girls and Chelsea boots for the boys – the teenagers battle the embarrassments of youth in this nostalgic coming-of-age show.

A live band provides the music, which pays homage to renowned bands of the era such as The Beatles, The Kinks and The Rolling Stones.


And the Henry Street venue is running a competition for the best 60s outfit, with the chance to win free tickets to the theatre’s next show.

Mark added: “It would be lovely to see people coming along in authentic 60s’ gear and really getting into the spirit of the show.

“A feel-good night out for those who missed the 1960s – or those who were there but can’t remember!”

A Slice of Saturday Night runs from June 11-18. The show contains themes and language appropriate to the 1960s era.

Visit www.rugbytheatre.co.uk or call 01788 541234 for tickets.

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