Tina Turner tribute act Totally Tina coming to Paisley
The show, starring Justine Riddoch, is now in its 15th year after being born in Liverpool.
The show will allow fans to see the "closest thing to a live Tina Turner concert".
(Image: Supplied) They will include all of Turner's biggest hits, such as Simply the Best, Proud Mary, and Private Dancer, as well as some surprise additions and plenty of audience engagement.
To buy tickets, go to https://tinyurl.com/56fdzf9e.
Justine, who has been singing professionally for 30 years, was also the winner of Stars In Their Eyes when she appeared as Anastacia.
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She said: "I am thrilled by the success of this production – we have come so far.
"Having been told on many occasions that I sounded like Tina, I decided to take the plunge and then spent hours familiarising myself with her life story and scrutinising video footage to watch mannerisms and body movements.
(Image: Supplied) "We always add our own personality to the show each year; the element of surprise keeps things fresh, but my ultimate aim is to remain faithful to a Tina Turner live concert paying tribute to her career, and bring the best version of this amazing woman; her voice, her passion and even her legs, to her many fans.
"That's why we love it when people tell us that they go away feeling as though they have seen the real thing."
Between 2013 to 2019, Totally Tina has won Best Female Artist, Best Choreography, Best Sound & Lighting, and the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the NTMA.
In 2020 and 2021, the production won Best Tribute at the NREA and NEA.
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