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The Drifters Girl

Saturday 30th Mar 2024

location_city The Empire Theatre, Sunderland

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The Drifters Girl

They were the Drifters. She was the boss. This is their story.

"The Queen of British Soul and West End leading lady BEVERLEY KNIGHT stars in the world premiere of a brand new musical - THE DRIFTERS GIRL.

Coming to the West End winter 2021, discover the remarkable story of THE DRIFTERS, one of the world's greatest vocal groups, and the truth about the woman who made them.

BEVERLEY KNIGHT stars as Faye Treadwell, the legendary manager of THE DRIFTERS, who, alongside her husband, fought for three decades to turn Atlantic Records' hottest vocal group into a global phenomenon. From the highs of hit records and sell out tours to the lows of legal battles and personal tragedy, THE DRIFTERS GIRL charts the trailblazing efforts of the world's first African American, female music manager and how she refused to ever give up on the group she loved. Thirty years, and hundreds of hit songs later, there is no doubt that Faye Treadwell was and always will be, The Drifters Girl."

The Empire Theatre

High St
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR1 3EX

Website

https://www.sunderlandempire.org.uk

Telephone

0191 514 2517