Have some Respect for Jake and Elwood Blues


As you arrive to The Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers show you may notice quite a few men, and women dressed head-to-toe like brothers Jake and Elwood.

People in pork pie hats, black wayfarers, suits, tie and black shoes; but don’t let the hardcore fans stop you from enjoying the pleasures of a blues musical.

For the general public (not dressed like a Blues Brother), speculating whether a blues musical is somewhat up your street; the all new smash hit West-End musical, will seize you by both arms, whip you up out of your seat, and with the unmistakable rhythm cause uncontrollable dancing; a sign of a good musical.

With back-up singers from three sassy, sultry women of soul, the Bluettes, the classic songs Respect and Think are performed with sparkling pizzazz, remaining in a respectful tribute to the definitive lady of soul Aretha Franklin; backed up in style by a rocking seven piece band.

With obvious differences from the cult film of the 1980s, to fit the stage presence, Brad Henshaw director and starring as Jake Blues, alongside Daniel Fletcher as Elwood remain true to the characters first embodied by the original performances of Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi.

Expect the original tunes, from the foot stomping classic Jailhouse Rock, to the ever pleasing sing-a-long Everybody Needs Somebody to Love, adding new songs such as Under the Boardwalk, Rubber Biscuits, and Soul Man which never featured in the film.


Check out THE original Blues Brothers film below! It's a cult classic favourite of mine! :) Enjoy!



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