Archive: this preview describes the 2 November 2017 show.

The Elvis Years at Buxton Opera House

The story of the king…

The Elvis Years was advertised as celebrating ten years on the road when it came to Buxton Opera House in 2017.

The advertised two-hour production used actor-musicians, costume changes and film footage to trace Elvis Presley’s journey from his early recordings through the army, Hollywood and Las Vegas concerts.

These production photographs are not confirmed to show the Buxton performance.

The Elvis Years cast performing beneath the show’s name
Photo: Tom Leentjes, as named in the image file. The original article credited Buxton Opera House.

The production was directed by record producer David Mackay, with Mario Kombou in the lead role. Tour publicity described Kombou, who appeared in the West End production of Jailhouse Rock, as endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises and Elvis’ cousin Donna Presley.

Elvis tribute singer viewed from behind in a decorated white stage suit
Photo: James McKenzie Photography. The original article credited Buxton Opera House.

The show’s publicity described scenes inspired by Sun Studios, the 1968 comeback special and Presley’s Las Vegas concerts.

Elvis tribute singer at a microphone holding a black guitar
Photo: James McKenzie Photography. The original article credited Buxton Opera House.
Elvis tribute singer in a white jacket performing with a guitarist
Photo: James McKenzie Photography. The original article credited Buxton Opera House.

The show was advertised with songs including Always on My Mind, All Shook Up, Blue Suede Shoes, Suspicious Minds and Viva Las Vegas.

Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton, SK17 6XN

Thursday 2nd November 2017, 7.30pm

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