MANCHESTER, UK / AGILITYPR.NEWS / August 12, 2020 / Manchester production company, Tightrope Productions Limited, is bringing two incredible sing-along shows to The DriveINSIDE Theatre - Manchester. It is the world’s first theatre that you drive inside and is Manchester’s newest entertainment venue.

The DriveINSIDE Theatre is COVID compliant and provides an immersive experience for 800 people and seating for every audience member. Simply drive in, get out of the car on the driver’s side and take your seats to the side of your vehicle. Unlike other drive in venues, this one is covered by Europe’s largest megatent, so no need to worry about that famous Manchester rain - the show will go on!

Managing Director of Tightrope Productions, Daniel Wood said: “Tightrope Productions is thrilled to be employing Manchester artists and musicians in what might well be the first theatre production to hit our city since March. This is one of the most exciting projects that I have ever been apart of. This venue is very special and provides a real immersive experience for our audience. Actors will welcome vehicles and will interact with our audience before the show. There will also be a full bar and food service to your seat although the alcoholic drinks will just be for those in the passenger seats!”

Daniel added: “The two shows are guaranteed to rock Manchester audiences. We are delighted to bring back Power Ballads Live! to Manchester- a show that packed the O2 Ritz out last year. This show features a 16-piece band and four epic rock vocalists performing some of the biggest and best loved power ballads of all time!’ From Don’t Stop Believing and I’d Do Anything For Love to I Will Always Love You and Bohemian Rhapsody, audiences can dance and sing-along in their very own socially distanced space!”

The second show is a brand-new production, Queen by Candlelight. This production has already sold out for two performance at The Monastery, Manchester at the end of the year and will once again feature epic rock vocalists from London’s West End, accompanied by an incredible live band performing some of Queen’s biggest hits.

Joel Harper-Jackson is a Manchester based actor who recently starred in the Kinky Boots UK Tour as Charlie Price. Joel is co-producer of these shows and is performing in both, he said: “As a Manchester born performer, I am so thrilled to finally get back to work with these two incredible shows. We promise you an unforgettable night to finally let your hair down and sing along with us in this really exciting new venue.”

Joel will be joined in the Queen by Candlelight shows by West End stars Rory Taylor (Rent, Thriller Live), Simon Gordon (Bat Out of Hell, Girl From The North Country) and Sandra Regan. Power Ballads Live! will feature Joel Harper Jackson, Simon Gordon, Sandra Regan and Eloise Davies. 

The new venue, The DriveINSIDE Theatre, is right in the heart of Manchester’s theatre scene, opposite Home and behind Manchester Central and The Bridgewater Hall on Medlock Street.

Queen by Candlelight will take place on October 2 and 3, 2020.

Power Ballads Live! is on October 9, 2020.

Book tickets now at www.driveinside.co.uk

ENDS

Notes to Editors:

About the cast:

Joel Harper-Jackson Biog

Theatre Credits: Charlie Price in ‘Kinky Boots’ (UK Tour), Tom Price in ‘Pieces Of String’ (Mercury Theatre), Orpheus in ‘Myth: The Rise and Fall of Orpheus’ (The Other Palace), Mr Thompson & Movement Captain in 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' (UK Tour), Simon in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' (Regents Park Open Air Theatre), Swing in 'Beautiful - The Carole King Musical' (The Aldwych Theatre), Che in 'Evita' 'Ljubljana Festival, Slovenia), John Brooke in ‘Little Women’ (Hope Mill Theatre), Josh in 'Picture Perfect' (St James), American Admiral 'Pacific Overtures' (Union Theatre), Rent (UK Tour) West End Women (UK Tour).

Recording Credits: Young Sanin in 'The Last Day of Summer'.

Workshop Credits: Dollar in 'Catch Me If You Can' (ATG), Gary in 'All In A Row', Nico in 'Glory Ride' (Charring Cross Theatre, 'The Jungle' (Stratford East).

Rory Taylor Biog

Theatre: Male Rock Singer in Thriller Live (Lyric Theatre, West End and UK and European Tours); Lead Singer in Unmasked (Gillian Lynne Theatre, West End); Simon / 1st cover Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar (US Arena tour and Australia tour); Roger in Rent - (20th Anniversary UK tour); Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar (Lithuania); Simon / 1st cover Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar (Really Useful Group - UK Arena tour & 02).

Music: As a singer and guitarist, Rory has performed in two high profile bands, Taylor and 54321, supporting Westlife, McFly, Toploader and Babybird and playing alongside The Beach Boys, Status Quo and Ace of Base in front of audiences of 10,000 and beyond.

Television: Runner Up on Superstar (ITV); Singer in Big Night Out (ITV); Bootcamp Competitor on The X Factor (ITV); Finalist in Steps To The Stars (BBC).

Simon Gordon Biog

Simon graduated from The Guildford School of Acting in October 2014.

Recent credits include: Girl From The North Country; Alternate Strat in Bat Out of Hell The Musical; Christian in Moulin Rouge (Secret Cinema); Prince Naljin in Roby and the Gates

of Nargara (Feature Film) (Cannes); Finalist on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s

‘Superstar’ – ITV Studios; Mark Antony in Julius Caesar; Alex in Alba Nuadh

(RADA Festival)

Before training as an actor, Simon studied law and is a qualified Solicitor. In his

spare time he often performs as the lead vocalist and guitarist in a band, as well

as writing his own material.

Eloise Davies' Biog

Theatre Credits: Brooke Lohst in Be More Chill (The Other Palace), Frenchy in Grease (UK & Ireland Tour), Ensemble in On the Team (Workshop, Soho Theatre), Mythic (Charing Cross Theatre), Myth (The Other Palace), Bad Girls: The Musical (Union Theatre),

Cinderella (Manchester Opera House).

Other Credits:

Vocal and Guitar Supporting Artist for Tom Jones, Vocal and Guitar Supporting Artist for Lionel Richie, Backing Singer/Guitarist/Percussionist for the Kerri Watt Tour, Recording Artist When You're Smiling for Bradley Walsh's Album.

Queen by Candlelight

Date: Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd October 2020

Time: 7.45pm

Location: Drive Inside Theatre, Medlock Street, Manchester, M15 4GU

Box office: www.tightropeproductions.co.uk

Power Ballads Live!

Date: Friday 9th October 2020

Time: 7.45pm

Location: Drive Inside Theatre, Medlock Street, Manchester, M15 4GU

Box office: www.tightropeproductions.co.uk

For more information or for interviews contact Daniel Wood at Tightrope Productions Limited- info@tightropeproductions.co.uk / 07375 522004

For more information on The DriveINSIDE Theatre, contact Heather Astbury, heather@thereputationpeople.com, 07340158049