Tenor Unlimited - the ‘Rat Pack of Opera’ heading to Lichfield Garrick

The new show not only features great songs from opera, but also musical theatre and pop. 

Paul Martin from Tenors Unlimited is a local lad as he grew up in nearby Sutton Coldfield and attended Bishop Vesey’s Grammar school. He occasionally sang in Lichfield Cathedral as a chorister and  played rugby many times in the area both for Sutton Coldfield RFC and Old Veseyans. Paul says: “I can’t wait to revisit the area and perform at Lichfield Garrick Theatre – it’s like a homecoming!” 

Paul Martin and Jem Sharples – the dynamic duo - are back on the road again after a highly successful 18 months captivating audiences both sides of the Atlantic in their UK and USA tours. They have entertained packed houses with their fabulous harmonies, fun repartee and killer sense of humour.

Paul says: “We’re so excited to be back on the road in the UK. There’s something for everyone in our new show such as Puccini’s Nessun Dorma, Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers’ Duet, Freddie Mercury’s Barcelona, The Greatest Showman’s From Now On, You Raise Me Up, Nat King Cole’s L-O-V-E, as well as songs we’ve composed ourselves.” 

Known as the “Rat Pack of Opera” the UK’s original classical-crossover ‘man band’ brings their own blend of wit, humour, charm and vocal arrangements to their performances. They have performed world-wide alongside such notables as Sting, Lionel Richie, Katherine Jenkins, Beyoncé, Hayley Westenra, Simply Red and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to name a few. They have appeared on television, radio and at top venues such as The Royal Albert Hall and the Royal Festival Hall. Their wide-ranging repertoire includes popular classics combined with crooner and pop favourites, as well as songs written by the guys themselves.

To book tickets, visit tenorsunlimited.com/tour

Formed in 2008 by Sue Brereton-Banks, musical director, it  originally consisted of Sue’s pupils and friends. Since then it has evolved into an Award winning choir with members from all over the Midlands. It has competed at events such as the LLangollen International Music Eistedfodd, Manchester Annual Choral Competition (MACC), Isle of Man Festival of Choirs, Huddersfield Choral Competition and International Choral Festival of Wales. It has been invited to perform several times at the Festival International de Musique Universitaire, Belfort, France. Sue says: “We’re super excited to be joining Tenors Unlimited at Lichfield Garrick Theatre.”