Paul Jones and the Denny Ilett Band

About Paul Jones and the Denny Ilett Band

Lead singer for Manfred Mann, leader of The Blues Band, star of stage and screen, and presenter of the BBC Radio 2 Blues programme for thirty-two years; Paul Jones has been a household name since the 1960s. He is the voice of worldwide hits ‘Do Wah Diddy Diddy’, ‘5-4-3-2-1’, and ‘Pretty Flamingo’ and maintains a busy touring schedule as part of The Manfreds.

Join us for an unmissable evening of blues. Paul is joined by Denny Ilett (guitar), Jim Watson (organ), and George Double (drums).

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Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

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Booking information

Tickets prices:
All tickets £29.75

Ticket prices include a £1 Restoration Levy, a £1.25 Booking Fee, and a 25p Community Fund Levy.

Dates & times:
Friday 07 March 2025 at 7.30pm

Running time:
1 hour 55 minutes

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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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