Jesse Smith presents 1971 – The Greatest Year in Rock and Roll.
After the collapse of the Beatles, a new generation of artists were posturing for the top spot; leading to an avalanche of creation and the greatest songs in the history of popular music.
Featuring the greatest songs from Carole King, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, T-Rex, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, The Who, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, John Lennon, George Harrison, Rod Stewart, The Carpenters and dozens more.
This new show celebrates the pinnacle of rock n roll music from the year that changed everything.
Jesse Smith has been the voice of dozens of projects including The Classic Rock Show, Led Zeppelin Symphonic, The SAS Band (with Roger Taylor), Earl Slick, Gutterdammerung, the West End’s Thriller Live and since 2022 has performed to millions on the UK’s biggest television show – Strictly Come Dancing.
Joining Jesse is a seven-piece all-star band featuring very special guest Hayley Sanderson who has been the voice of Strictly Come Dancing for the last decade, she has also toured and worked with the likes of Rick Wakeman, Niles Rodgers & Gilbert O’Sullivan to name but a few. In 2023 she co-wrote the single ‘Golden’ for Joss Stone & the Lorraine change + check campaign which went to #1 in the UK.
Ticket prices include a £1.00 Restoration Levy, a £1.50 Booking Fee, and a 25p Community Fund Levy.
Dates & times: Saturday 31 May 2025 at 7.30pm
Running time: 2 hours 10 minutes
About Kenton Theatre
Situated in the centre of Henley-on-Thames, the Kenton Theatre is the fourth-oldest working theatre in the UK and a registered charity. Seating 240, the theatre today offers a varied programme of comedy, drama, music, talks and more – as well as being available for hire.
The theatre is home to annual performances from Henley Amateur Operatic and Drama Society (HAODS), Henley Children’s Theatre, Henley Drama Festival, Henley Literary Festival, Henley Players, Henley Youth Festival, Mike Hurst, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO), Woodley Light Operatic Society, amongst others. High-profile performers at the Kenton in recent years include Michael McIntyre, Georgie Fame, Haley Mills, Chris Barber, Dara O’Briain, Diana Rigg, Russell Brand, PP Arnold and Marti Webb.
The theatre’s first production, the farce The School of Reform took place on 07 November 1805. Celebrated performers who have graced the Kenton stage over the last five decades include Celia Johnson, John Mortimer, Anthony Newley, Kate Winslet, Tom Baker, Joe Brown, Diana Dors, David Essex, Roy Hudd and Jeremy Irons.
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