Fans to be treated to The Roy Orbiston Experience at Suffolk venue
The Roy Orbison Experience will take place on Friday, February 21, at The Quay in Sudbury.
This tribute to Roy Orbison brings his sound to life with the "incredible" vocals of Oliver Harris.
Tickets cost £22 (Image: The Roy Orbison Experience) Having performed at the Edinburgh Fringe and the West End, Harris is set to deliver a performance that captures the essence of Orbison's music.
The show focuses on recreating the voice, style, and spirit of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame icon.
Backed by a live band, audiences can expect a journey through Orbison's greatest hits.
Classics such as Pretty Woman, Crying, I Drove All Night, You Got It, and Only the Lonely will be performed.
Tickets are available for £22 and the show will start at 7.30pm.
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