Sir Cliff Richard: 'I could be dead next year'
The 85-year-old singer admitted he isn't sure if he will be retiring after his upcoming Can't Stop Me Now tour, insisting he has no idea what the future has in store for him.
According to The Mirror, he told New Zealand radio station Coast: 'I'm sure the audience will see that we - the big band and I - are friends and almost a family when we're on tour. So, we'll try and do something that will make it look as though I'm 18! But I'm not.
'I don't want to be an 85-year-old guy trying to be 18. The thing I would have to give up probably at some time is touring. It's very wearing, and you never know when you wake up in the morning whether your voice is still there'.
'I might be dead the next year! So, I don't even think about it anymore. It's one of those things. As I get older maybe I'll become less able to perform, so I can't say.'
Cliff previously insisted he will never retire as the word is not 'in his vocabulary'.
He told The Mirror: 'I don't know if I ever want to retire. I don't mind stopping.
'Stopping would mean that I could absolutely change my mind any time I wanted to, or phone my office and say, 'Can you get us a couple of nights at the Royal Albert Hall?'
'So, retiring is not in my vocabulary, but stopping is good for me – I can work whenever I want to, if I want to.'
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Premiering in Montreal in 2005, the show has since been seen by 12 million people across 30 countries. Visit for more information. Cats, which tells the story of the Jellicle cat tribe, who gather for the Jellicle Ball on one special night every year, opened in London in 1981. It ran for a record-breaking 21 years on the West End and 18 years on Broadway, winning best musical at both the Olivier and Tony Awards. The show has been garnering praise, with Lisa Edser describing Todd McKenney's portrayal of Asparagus (Gus) as "hilarious" and Axel Alvarez as Mr Mistoffelees "mesmerising". CATS is on until September 6 at the Theatre Royal, Sydney before heading to Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne. It will be Brisbane's turn from February 2026. Read Lisa Edser's review here and Rowan Cowley's interview with Todd McKenney here. See Julia Zemiro, Brian Nankervis and Dugald as they hit the road for RocKwiz Live. Accompanied by the legendary RocKwiz OrKestra, big names and emerging stars, this unique music quiz show will have audiences laughing and racking their brains. There will be sing-alongs, audience members sharing the stage, mayhem and madness as live music, spontaneous comedy and a love of music combine. Ms Zemiro said the RocKwiz family adored performing live. "If you want to be uplifted, if you want to be moved by incredible musicians at the top of their game and also laugh til you cry, this is the show for you," she said. Full show list: Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Frankston Performing Arts Centre; Thursday the 6th, Costa Hall, Geelong; Friday the 7th, Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballarat; Saturday the 8th, Bunjil Place Narre Warren; Sunday the 9th, Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo; Wednesday the 12th, Canberra Theatre; Thursday the 13th, Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra; Saturday the 15th, State Theatre, Sydney; Sunday the 16th, Anita's Theatre, Thirroul; Friday the 21st, Live At The Gardens, Melbourne; Friday the 28th, Events Centre, Caloundra; Saturday the 29th, 2025, Twin Towns, Tweed Heads; Sunday the 30th, Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane; Saturday, December 6, Barossa Arts Centre, Tanunda; Sunday the 7th, Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide. Visit for details. Enjoy a breathtaking performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber's magnificent production on Sydney Harbour. It's been 40 years since The Phantom of the Opera debuted on the West End, and this production will play out on a stage built over the water. The story follows the Phantom, a mysterious man who lives under the Paris Opera House, becomes obsessed and falls in love with his protege, young soprano Christine Daae. Among the score's hits are The Music of the Night, All I Ask of You, Masquerade, and the title song. Complementing the evening are themed popup bars and dining, fireworks, and a live orchestra under the stage, making for a beautiful evening. It's on at the Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point, Sydney, from March 27-April 26. Visit for details. Go back to 1985 and don an iconic puffer vest in the Australian production of Back to the Future - The Musical. Adapted from the films, teen Marty McFly (played by Axel Duffy) accidentally changes the course of history when he finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown (Roger Bart). Packed with heart and humour, the show made its debut in Manchester in 2020 before moving to the West End and Broadway, and has won an Olivier Award for best new musical. The show is on at Sydney's Lyric Theatre from September 26-December 28, 2025. Visit for details. The side-splitting musical comedy follows Mormon missionaries Elder Price and Elder Cunningham as they travel to a remote town in Uganda to preach. But as they discover, it's them who have lessons to learn. Robert Lopez, who wrote songs for Disney's Frozen plus South Park's Matt Stone and Trey Parker are among the creatives behind the show, which has won Tony, Olivier and Grammy awards since its debut in 2011. Among The Book of Mormon's songs are I Am Africa, Tomorrow is a Latter Day, and Turn It Off. The production, only in Sydney, is on now at the Capitol Theatre, Haymarket, until December 31, 2025. Visit for details. Disney's Beauty and the Beast - The Musical has been touring Australia to rave reviews. The timeless story is showing at the Crown Theatre Perth until October 12, before it moves to Singapore.
Perth Now
20-07-2025
- Perth Now
Charli XCX quietly marries musical star in London
Charli XCX has married the drummer of The 1975 in London in front of a small group of family and friends with sources saying it was a 'secluded, no expense spared' celebration. The 32-year-old Brit tied the knot with George Daniel at the weekend with a video of the couple on their special day going viral. The Apple singer wowed in a low-cut white mini-dress, wore her hair down with a lengthy veil and even donned her trademark Brat sunglasses at the intimate ceremony at the Hackney Town Hall. According to The Mirror, there were only 20 friends and family in attendance, including Daniel's bandmates Ross MacDonald and Adam Hann. Frontman Matty Healy wasn't said to be there. Charli XCX has quietly tied the knot with long-time boyfriend George Daniel in a hush-hush ceremony at Hackney Town Hall. Credit: AKMG / BACKGRID As for the 35-year-old sticksman's attire, the groom opted for a casual black suit with an off-grey shirt underneath, plus a white flower in his jacket to match his wife's bouquet. There had been reports that the pair were planning a lavish Sicily wedding later this year. An insider told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column: 'Charli and George fell in love with Sicily and knew they wanted to get married there. 'It's incredibly secluded and romantic. There will be no expense spared. It's costing tens of thousands of pounds and visually it will be mesmerising. 'Charli and George said they wanted a massive party and there are no restrictions on when the bar has to close, so it can go on all night.' The source added: 'They have both had such a busy summer with massive shows, but from mid-August they're able to slow down and focus on their big day. 'It's going to be pretty star-studded too, with plenty of their celeb mates making the journey over to Sicily to watch them say 'I do'. Charli and George are so excited to become man and wife.' However, Charli revealed earlier this year that she was feeling relaxed about her wedding plans and that she and Daniel 'just want to have a party'. The 360 singer said: 'We're both very chill and we kind of just want to have a party. 'Neither of us are particularly formal about marriage or care about the formalities of the ceremony or whatever. 'We just want to be together forever and have a party with our friends.' The pair got engaged in November 2023 after one year of dating.
